Indy Place

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 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

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.

Another small town cafe trying to extract as much money from the tourists as possible…read more Waitress took our order and asked us what do we want for the sides without mentioning those are charged extra. It's pretty sad to see a local small business doing such dishonest thing. I also noticed their payment machine is running under Test mode, which means they are also lying to their payment vendor so they would get charged less by the payment network. Can't say I am surprised. Food is just average, I would rather eat at McDonald's next door if I knew these people are so sneaky.

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(221 reviews)

40.1 mi

I just have to say WOW! I'm so impressed with their coconut vegan froyo! seriously the best froyo…read moreI've ever had. We stopped by on a road trip from Washington and had no idea this place even existed. Safe to say this will officially be our pit stop every time we pass through Bishop!

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(237 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.

On our way home from Badger, CA, it was one last drive through Sequoia/Kings Canyon before saying…read moregoodbye to the Sierras for my friend from France. Everyday we hiked, we talked about a dessert we had earned, then we'd laugh because there wasn't any around to be easily had. But I knew.... Leaving the park and heading into Three Rivers, there stood an adorable red and white "chalet" of delights where we could have some ice cream next to the dancing waters of the Kaweah River. We entered the ice cream shop, the furthest to the right when viewed from Hwy 198(Sierra Dr.), and were immediately hit with the aroma of their freshly made waffle cones and bowls. After reviewing their in-house made ice cream flavors, my friend opted for Blueberry Pomegranate Gelato and Three Rivers Wild Blackberry in a waffle bowl and I chose the Wild Blackberry and Raspberry Cheesecake for my waffle bowl. We made our way through the gift shop, the furthest building to the left, and out to sit on the covered deck, where 2 red Adirondack chairs waited for us. For me, enjoying an ice cream treat whilst sitting on the back deck overlooking the river is a part of visiting Sequoia. Reimer's opened this flagship location in 1956 and it's a special place where hand made confections, created with the finest ingredients and proudly displayed, are offered alongside delicious ice cream, sherbet and gelato, with seasonal flavors highlighting local fruits, like our wild blackberry this day. The gift shop carries some local items featuring Sierra motifs, in case you need one last souvenir from your trip. Sparkling ornaments and decorations are available all year and add to the happy and festive nature of this classic gem of a roadside stop. The ice cream hit the spot, but the waffle bowl is a true standout. I don't know the secret recipe, but notes of vanilla hit my nose and hints of cinnamon danced on my tongue. SO good! Until next time, Reimer's.... Cheers! "CC"

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

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Front of Erick Schat's Bakkery

Three Rivers Yogurt

4.8(162 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

Absolutely loved this place !! It is such a gem, the views and atmosphere here are amazing. Service…read moreand desserts were amazing. I loved the patio area they had, it was super cute. If ur in the area I would highly recommend trying this yogurt place out. I got the cheesecake waffle with strawberry yogurt and it was super good. 10/10

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Copper Top BBQ

4.6(2.1k reviews)

25.7 mi

I've never met an Otten I didn't like...I even married one. Hey owners, are we some sort of…read morecousins? Great bbq, and the Big Pine Mega Platter lets you try them all. The pulled pork is tender, but the real magic is in the impossibly tender tri tip, and the Ribs are great as well. The chicken sausage is juicy and sweet, and the Mac and Cheese is gooey, cheesy, and totally awesome. If you're trying to take a roadtrip, time it so you get to eat in Big Pine because this just might be the best stop up the 395!

on the way to tahoe, we stopped in big pine to get in my opinion one of the best bbq places in…read more"socal". line wrapped a bit, so be prepared for that, especially during peak snow seasons. but it took about 20-25 minutes to order and get our food. tri tip is extremely tender, smokey, flavorful. pairs perfectly with their spicy bbq sauce too. the bbq plate was also very solid, but the weakest was the pulled pork. coleslaw was bright, crisp and super refreshing after eating rich smokey meat. unfortunately the mac and cheese was ok. it wasn't bad, but as a bbq place you'd expect the sides to be just as good as the proteins, and I wish that was the case for the mac. overall I love this place, after a day trip to mammoth it's always satisfying to stop by and get a sandwich! smokers in the front and the smell of the wood burn just shows their dedication to smoking

Items for sale

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

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Big Pine Mega Platter (1 Person)

The Grill

4.2(888 reviews)

15.9 mi

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.

We ended up coming here twice in the same number of days; the second time was because of a bad…read moreexperience at Alabama Hills Cafe & Bakery. The first time we arrived, we were greeted so kindly by Jerry. She was warm, patient, and genuinely made us feel welcomed. Food was solid with good portions. Jerry also provided a bowl of water for our dogs when it was hot outside. She made sure they were comfortable in the outside patio where we dined. We were hoping to see Jerry again on our second visit but service was still good and friendly. But Jerry is the reason we hope to come back the next time we're in the area.

Inside view

Salmon Patty Topped with an Egg and Salmon Caesar Salad

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Exterior

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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.

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

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