Indy Place

I am so sad to see that Frosty chalet is permanently closed. It is a stop that I look so forward to…read moreon my yearly trip from Palm Springs to Spanish Springs Nevada to visit family. Not just for the food which was delicious but the staff and owner always made myself and my dog feel very welcomed. The owner was so kind... On my way back one year I realize that I was going to arrive 20 minutes after they closed... When I called to verify the hours, the owner said don't worry, honey. I will prepare your order and stay until you get here safely. What the what???! You just don't find businesses like that anymore that go the extra step to make a difference. I wanted to take this opportunity to thank the owner and staff for their kindness and know that it did not go unnoticed by me and I'm sure many others. Best wishes to all of you... You're awesome and will be sorely missed on Thursday when I'm driving through.. Lane and Flash

Nice place to take a breather from the road. If you have a…read moredog, head across to park and run ROVER in the grassy dog park. Dog park offers water and two fenced areas for small & larger dogs. Head to Frostys for your meal and back to hang at the dog park. Both Frostys and Dog Park have good Human bathrooms.

I am so happy Frosty Chalet is open again!!! For years we stopped on or way to mammoth and back.... The kids

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Alabama Hills Cafe & Bakery

4.3(1.4k reviews)

15.8 mi

Right off the start this place had me hooked with the freshly squeezed orange juice. What a…read morerefreshing treat to have a day after summiting Whitney with friends. The staff is very friendly and the food was just phenomenal compared to other local places I've tried at lone pine. Go have a hearty & delicious breakfast for post hike recovery.

We visit Lone Pine often and have dined at this place before. We love supporting local businesses…read morebut we'll pass on this place. They're not the only game in town. However, today will be the last time. This place has changed for the worst. They have outdoor seating but don't serve if you prefer to eat outside - BIZARRE!!! Again, outdoor seating but they don't allow dogs - BIZARRE! If you prefer to eat outside, you can take your food TO GO, HOWEVER, they charge an extra $1 for every order - BIZARRE!!! Service used to be warm and friendly but now very cold - SUCKS! Food was very oily & fries were soggy - VERY BAD! THE WORST - The Suggested Tip includes the Tax.

Fresh Baked Triple Berry Pie. Traveled with us home from Lone Pine to Palm Desert.

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Front window signage

Good Earth Yogurt

4.3(222 reviews)

40.1 mi

Great stop on the way to mammoth! Our new favorite place!! Really good food. Nice ambiance. Close…read moreto Tesla charger.

I stopped in here to beat the heat with some frozen yogurt while waiting for my car to be repaired…read more Good Earth was close enough to walk to. I was interested in the wine bar with frozen yogurt. Seemed interesting. The interior was well done and felt open and airy. There was more seating toward the rear. The front area felt more like a gathering area with a bar area and an adult only seating area. We got some frozen yogurt. I got the vanilla mixed with the vegan coconut. The consistency and flavor were excellent. There were a good selection of toppings including a bunch of different fruits. The yogurt was very good. The service was friendly enough but we were there for self serve so I cannot comment. The price felt a bit steep, ~$10 per yogurt. May be inflation or I am out of the froyo game too long. Overall, great frozen yogurt in a cool little place.

Back sitting area

Prosciutto panini! Delish, but very messy.

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Lone Star Bistro

3.6(275 reviews)

15.7 mi

I was on the hunt for ice cream in Lone Pine and this place delivered on that promise! They serve…read moresandwiches, bagels, coffee, ice cream, etc. They had a lot of flavors and different options of sizes. There were trinkets to shop, scattered indoor seating, and a lived-in atmosphere. The staff were nice and quick; they seemed so lovely. If you need a sweet treat tonight, treat yourself to a scoop (or 3)!

This place might be good for coffee or breakfast, but we specifically went here for dinner for the…read moreBBQ that they have signs for and it was actually pretty disappointing and also pretty standard for Lone Pine. The location was clean and tidy and the staff were reasonably friendly so that's why it wasn't a 1 star but really that's the only good in this experience. I've had the misfortune of encountering some unpleasant locals from Lone Pine on recent trips, bitter about tourists (who literally provide them with their income and business potential), and after trying most of the restaurants in town, I would be happy to see all of them fail. It's the same business model across the board - mediocre to straight up bad food, crazily overpriced, and zero attempt at service with a smile because if you're there and you're eating and you're not from there, then you're captive and they can deliver whatever they want which is usually minimal effort. The BBQ was $70. For two people. It consisted of two to-go boxes, one with brisket, a baked potato, and some Mac n cheese, the other with brisket & pulled pork, a baked potato & the saltiest baked beans I've ever tasted, two pieces of soggy cornbread, some spicy bbq sauce, butter packets and utensils. The brisket was all fat. The pulled pork had no flavor. The beans tasted like salt, and the bread was soggy. For $70. No drinks, no dessert. We had actually come to Lone Pine this time with a cooler and our own food with zero intention of buying food from the many awful restaurants in town, but after a long hike decided to try the barbecue. What a mistake. I can't wait for private equity to move in and turn Main Street into a strip mall of chain restaurants and hotels. At least then, the food might be worth the money.

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Comfortable dining on Friday and Saturday evenings.

Reimer's Candies Gifts & Ice Cream

4.4(239 reviews)

45.8 mi

We purchased delicious peach ice cream and sampled the popular raspberry ice cream (very difficult…read moreto choose) since the peach is seasonal it won and did not disappoint on a hot summer day. Maria helped us in the candy shop. She was very attentive and provided the best service. The shop is adorable with various candies, books, kitchen items, and souvenirs.

Delicious! We have visited both times that we have been in the area…read more I don't remember what I had the first time. It was either rocky road or rocky road and something else. For our second visit I had the rocky road and honey lavender. While I love lavender, I really enjoyed that this one was subtle yet flavorful. It wasn't strong. The rocky road was also delicious. I really appreciate the portion sizes here too, compared to a lot of other gelato/ice cream places.

Peaches 'n Cream 07-04-2025

Ice cream

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Seating by ice cream

Erick Schat's Bakkery

4.3(3.1k reviews)

40.4 mi

Family-owned & operated

Speaks Spanish

I've been doing to Eric Schatz bakery since 1982 and the experience has always been the same warm,…read morecomforting, good pastries, food, and excellent coffee for a decent price. It was $.50 a cup back in the day and no other coffee shops were around there weren't even coffee shops yet

Their food is famous for a good reason. It is quite delicious. I just wish they had more space…read morebecause the place was really crowded. We will definitely return

Strawberry eclair

Outside

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Front of Erick Schat's Bakkery

Three Rivers Yogurt

4.7(165 reviews)

46.5 mi

absolutely goated the yogurt was so delicious and the workers were so nice and worked really…read morequickly GOATED place 100000/10

The yogurt was delicious, and I felt like they gave a generous amount of frozen yogurt and toppings…read morefor the size of the cup! ( also aesthetic ) It's not self-serve, but the workers were kind and friendly. The back patio was clean and had such a nice, relaxing vibe, especially with the river running right behind it. Overall, a great spot to enjoy some frozen yogurt and relax by the water. Definitely worth checking out!

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Copper Top BBQ

4.6(2.2k reviews)

25.7 mi

Maybe it's cuz everything tastes better when you are on the road and camping, but I'll just say it:…read moreThe bbq here is amazingly delicious...as in, maybe the best I've had anywhere, ever, in my whole life. The sides are ok, but the ribs are unbelievably good. Don't drive by...go! The whole operation is low-key and on-point. Fast, no-nonsense window service. Really well-organized and efficient inside where you pick up your order. Plenty of seating. It's all good And one half order of ribs is enough for 2 meals (for me).

Gave this place 5 stars, cause I didn't like it! ... BBQ is so hard to nail for everyone. With so…read moremany styles and options you may or may not like it but what I can tell you is the tri tip sandwich was perfect just not my favorite style. Meat was juicy and tender but also cooked through and had a nice subtle smoke flavor on the crust. These chefs know what they are doing. The bun was also a little sweet for me, but had a yummy grilled garlic on the inside that made it salty with a little crunch. I will dream about that potato salad. It was tangy and crunchy and soft and salty and a tiny sweet. I just didn't love the sauce, but everything was executed to perfection.

Items for sale

Pork ribs, coleslaw, tri tip sandwich with pickles, onions, jalapeño

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The Grill

4.2(888 reviews)

15.9 mi

All great! Three of us visited on a Saturday night. We liked the diner vibe…read more Pork chops with mashed potatoes and coleslaw, fish with mashed potatoes and vegetables, pasta chicken pesto, strawberry rhubarb pie à la mode, blueberry pie à la mode. We tried to sit outside but the chairs were too low to let us eat at the table. And a loose nail on the table tore my wife's jeans! We showed it to them; they said they would hammer it down

A tasty, highly rated place close to the hotel in Lone Pine. There were about 12 tables inside and…read morea bunch more outdoor seats, but with the hot weather, everyone opted for indoor dining. The waitstaff were attentive and quick; the only thing that took some extra time was the pork chops! I got the Grill's Burger (grilled pineapple, coleslaw) with fries and it was a nice, cool treat. The crinkle cut fries were tasty too.

Inside view

Salmon Patty Topped with an Egg and Salmon Caesar Salad

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Exterior

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Craig L.

2 years ago

Wee are back for the season. Glad too see yall back. !! What are the Greek symbols ? Are you part of a soriority?? Can't wait to get into some good goodies!!! read more

Leo M.

2 years ago

This is a gem of a place. Great flavors, great service and the owners are great people.

Kake F.

3 years ago

I'm gonna write a good review on yelp

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