Hidden jewel local owned great coffee all flavors of syrups sugar free hazel nut, vanilla and…read moreCarmel.... Also the sugar stuff. Milk potion oat, almond and whole milk.... Stop and grab you some coffee your waiting in traffic anyway..

We were in Bishop at Erick Schat's Bakery having breakfast. We order the usual pastry items and…read morecoffee. Not expecting too much from the coffee in one of the remote regions of California, I was pleasantly surprised by how good the coffee was. I asked the bakery staff if they made their coffee and was informed that it was made locally in Bridgeport and delivered fresh weekly to them. I have drank coffee from all around the world, nothing beats local fresh roasted coffee made with TLC. You can taste the difference when it is made fresh, than something that have sat on the market shelf for months. I was able to track down the company that made their coffee, it is made locally in a tiny small town in the Sierras, the higher altitude does something to the coffee. Even brewing coffee in higher evevation, you have to tweak the process, so roasting at the higher elevation changes the taste as well. The depth of taste in the coffee was what I noticed with my first sip and the weight of the taste in the tongue. It was not too heavy, but very aromatic and no after taste. After I got home, I researched and found that they operate an online shop. I ordered some coffee, the coffee arrived very fast, and was packaged well. I made my normal brew and it was even better than when I had it in Bishop. Great find at Erick Schat's, which lead me to finding this local roster. Overall, very high quality locally roasted coffee from the high mountains in the Sierras.

On a recent road trip, after charging our EV down the street my wife and I were looking up places…read moreto eat and decided to try Chiles y Milagros. They have a parking lot and a patio. We looked inside and some people inside eating, the way people made food choices before Yelp or the Internet. I tried their Chicken Mole plate, mole is one of my favorites. Their mole was well made, the sauce was rich and not too sweet despite hanging chocolate in it. I couldn't find it, but not because it wasn't good. Only thing that would've made it better was if the chicken was shredded off the bone, but I don't mind cutting it myself. It wasn't the best mole I've ever had, but it was very good. If we find ourselves in the area again, I'd stop by again.

Fresh made delicious food! We had spicy, satisfying Pozole, enchiladas mole with chicken, and a big…read moretasty chimichanga. Portions are generous. The staff is lovely and provides great service. We couldn't say no to tres leches cake to go, which was spongy and sweet with whipped cream and strawberries. It's in a little white & green house with a porch. Quite unassuming exterior with a cute and cozy interior Definitely our best meal in Bridgeport. Some other spots serve up rewarmed food service junk. This place was all about fresh ingredients and fresh made to order - so good!

* Perfect little caffeine pit stop! *…read more Caught this cute little spot early in the morning on our drive down to San Diego from Reno, and it completely made our day. If you love coffee that actually tastes like coffee (and not liquid sugar), this is your place. My Oat Milk Honey latte was delicious, and my husband's extra strong 4 shot sugar-free latte did exactly what it needed to do for the long drive ahead. The barista who assisted us was incredibly friendly and made us feel right at home the second we walked in. The inside is so cozy and peaceful that we decided to stretch our legs and enjoy our drinks at the table rather than rushing back to the car. Definitely recommend stopping by if you're passing through!

First time visit and not the last! So very friendly and wonderful coffee. They carry single origin…read morecoffee roasted by Aspen Sierra, Inc...so good! There are many individual bagged coffees to choose from. This shop is on the 395 in Walker. Lots of parking in front with plenty of seating inside to relax and enjoy your cup of joe. There is also outside seating as well. We ordered a cappuccino and ice coffee. The coffee is bold and smooth, no hidden flavors detected. The shop has some breakfast and lunch offerings as well as a few different baked goods. They also have a clean restroom for customers, as every good coffee shop should. Walker Coffee Company also has a gift store/fly fishing vibe with hats, shirts, cups, and fly fishing equipment. I also noticed a sign for fly fishing guide service. The shop was extremely clean and the staff very welcoming. This is a must stop when traveling through Walker! Their Summer hours are 7 days a week 7 am - 5pm.

I've got to agree with the average here and go 3-stars. This store just lacked a lot of opportunity…read morein my opinion. I tend to love shopping at these local markets when visiting smaller towns in the Eastern Sierra because they typically have great local goods, fun merchandise, quality local charm and character, and lively local operators who are happy to see you there. We popped into this shop in search of water and some ice cream novelties, which we certainly found, but beyond that, it was pretty bare bones and basic. The shelves were also pretty sparse, and the selection a bit thin too. Usually you can find just about anything you need in one of these stores, but unfortunately I'd say that you'd need to visit here and Ken's to guarantee you'll find what you need and may even find yourself driving to the next town for certain things. The shop is good in an emergency moment, but could be much more.

I've stopped by this location a few times. I am guessing that most folks in Bridgeport take long…read moredrives to stock up on a majority of their groceries from nearby towns (Mammoth Lakes to the South or other towns further north). This store is a very critical stop for anything you'd need in between big shopping trips out of town. It has a good variety of touristy souvenirs, pantry staples, grocery items (meat, dairy, some produce), and items you'd find at a hardware or drug store. If you are in town for a fishing trip and need supplies...if you are passing through and want to pick up some snacks or goodies (try the Bridgeport Coffee Roasters coffee beans--they are delicious!), then this is a great stop for you.

Do not sleep on this little place. Get a spot outside in the shade and enjoy your meal. Even in…read morethe heat, the breeze and shade kept everything so comfortable, I could have stayed for hours. Incredible service, and super generous serving sizes. The price reflects quality and quantity of your meals. You will not leave hungry. Super convenient parking and like I said. DO NOT PASS THIS PLACE UP!!!

I've dined here several times in the past with trips down to Bodie, Yosemite, Mammoth, and have…read morefound the restaurant quaint, charmingly eclectic, and with solid food fare with seemingly fair pricing, given there are few other restaurant options nearby. It was previously a worthy stop-off when the trip north or south was long and you needed a decent quality comfort-food bite on the fly. Sadly, this restaurant is now crossed off my list of options. Pricing here has gotten out of control (a hamburger is 30-35 dollars....a *hamburger* ?!?), with service nothing particularly special. So you will be paying roughly double, or more, for the price of a menu roughly equivalent to the quality of an Applebee's. The restaurant will argue these are the new inflationary market prices, supply demand dynamics, summer travel pricing to offset slower winter travel season, etc etc. But reaming the customer ain't a great recipe for having folks like me ever returning. It simply isn't worth it to dine here anymore, so I will keep driving past Virginia Creek Settlement and wave.

I'm so happy we found this place! It really made our little trip more fun. The staff are awesome,…read morethe place is clean, tidy and quiet and they have a great selection at their cafe to fuel up before a day of adventures and activities. I also loved the garden area where you can simply enjoy your coffee, relax and read a book. I'll definitely be recommending this place to others and can't wait to come back!

We stopped by here a couple of times during our 10 day. Stay in Mammoth. It's a great place to hang…read moreout. The people are friendly, their mocha's and sandwiches are very good. I also like the chaos cookie even though there's coconut in it. LOL. My husband tried the molasses cookie and said it was pretty good but there's a little too much ginger for his taste. But most of my friends like a lot of ginger in their molasses cookies. We'll be back.

The food was SO good. I split the Big Z plate with my hubby and it was enough for both of us…read more Everything on our plate tasted amazing. The staff was friendly. They have indoor and outdoor seating (with shade).

We were staying at Lake View Lodge (before Yosemite camping) and so this restaurant was attached to…read moreour lodging. Nice grassy area, tables and flowers if one wanted to eat outside. But it was evening and chilly so we ate inside. Of our family of 5 everyone enjoyed their plate. Basin burger, BLT, kids Mac and cheese, large dinner salads - veggie and the southwest salad were all good. Liked the giant onion rings that came with the basin burger. Every plate coming out to others, like the chicken fried steak looked good and large portions. Friendly service as well - everyone was working hard and serving a full place of folks. We'd eat there again if stopping through.

Black Velvet Coffee is easily one of the best spots to grab coffee in Mammoth, especially if you…read moreneed a comfortable space to sit down and get some work done. The shop has a laid-back vibe with plenty of seating, though it can get pretty packed during peak morning rushes. Expect a bit of a wait when they are slammed, but the quality makes it worth hanging around. We went with a flat white with almond milk and another flat white with honey orange, both with smooth espresso, no bitterness. The honey orange flavor was subtle without being overly sweet. Then we had cinnamon muffin and banana flax bread, both were moist and flavorful. If you care about quality coffee, this place consistently delivers. It my rec for anyone heading up the mountain or looking for a solid morning pit stop. Pro Tip: Go early or come during off-peak hours if you are short on time, as the line can stack up quickly in the mornings.

My absolute favorite coffee spot in town. The staff is so friendly and the drinks are so delicious…read more My favorite drink is the dirty chai with oat milk! My husband always grabs a bag of beans while he's here because their coffee is that good. Parking here is extremely easy and there plenty of tables to hang around while you have your beverage.