I was on the hunt for ice cream in Lone Pine and this place delivered on that promise! They serve sandwiches, 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)! read more

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This place might be good for coffee or breakfast, but we specifically went here for dinner for the BBQ 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. read more

This coffee shop has a cute feel when you walk in the door. It is very popular with the locals and travelers like us who stop by for some coffee or maybe a bite to eat. There is a small gift shop with lots of sundry stuff. We have been regulars when we are traveling up and down the 395 which happens a couple times a month. I always appreciate hospitality service workers and make it a point to be friendly and appreciative to everyone. It's just so darn difficult here. I mean for the last 6 years this has been a regular spot and nothing really seems to change. The ladies here just don't seem to enjoy their jobs. During our last visit we needed to use the restrooms and they were very unclean. My brain always connects dirty bathrooms to probably dirty kitchens. I never like to give poor reviews and give regular spots multiple tries. We just can't do it anymore. There is a coffee shop and juice bar across the street we will be trying on our next trip. read more

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Great rest stop. The food was good and reasonably priced. They had a little store as well for snacks and souvenirs. I had the chili over rice, which is great, I love chili with rice but most places don't put those two together. The decorations on the inside are so cute. Skip the chain food places and around and visit this local cafe. read more

Lone Star Bistro - Chili - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lone Pine, California

Love, love, love! Cutest shop! Great Guest Service! Yummy Coffee! I love the whole vibe and ambiance of the place. We come through Lone Pine at least 1x/year and I just tried this bistro and enjoyed it so much. The ladies working there (family owned) are amazing and so friendly and welcoming. It was so nice chatting with them while placing and waiting for my order. I am picky on coffee, but it was delicious and perfect. A MUST to visit. read more

Don't know about the food, but the coffee was outstanding! We were craving an affogato (espresso with ice cream) and were completely satisfied. The coffee was strong, rich, and flavorful--probably the best espresso I've had--and the ice cream was fantastic as well. It was exactly what I was hoping for, and it even exceeded my expectations. Great place with friendly staff and a super cozy ambiance. They also have a shop inside, and the items there are really cool! read more

Lone Star Bistro - Outside - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lone Pine, California

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Food: I enjoyed the veggie sandwich. I ordered combo so it came with a small cup of pasta salad, a bag of chips, and soda. Service: You order and pick up your food at the counter. Ambiance: it's was alright. It's a mix of eatery and a souvenir store. Restroom: Clean, but the soap dispenser needs to be changed. read more

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Rude staff. They look at you like you're inconveniencing them. I'll be sure to pack my coffee when passing through or pick up Red Bulls somewhere else. The staff also curse behind the counter. Complete trash read more

Great Sandwich and Coffee. My must stop place when coming to Inyo County. Will be back again and again. Thanks Michelle.

Super cute little cafe on our road trip. We had coffee and cookies for the road. Everything was yummy and the service was super fast. read more

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Coffee options are great, sandwiches are FILLING, ice cream, pastries, donuts - and bagels for the early risers. I love this place! They have also been kind enough to drop a few espresso shots in a milkshake for me after a bad trail wipeout. Exactly what I needed to feul the drive home! read more

Lone Star Bistro - I forgot the name, but it's GOOD - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lone Pine, California

If you're driving through town, then stop by for coffee and sandwiches. They have tons of options to choose from and the employees are all so kind. read more

Lone Star Bistro - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lone Pine, California

What a cute and friendly little cafe and gift shop! We popped in here for lunch and a milkshake before our long drive home from Bishop to Los Angeles. John Wayne adorns the walls, and staff is cheerful and personable. I had a roast beef and swiss sandwich, hubby had a chili dog, and we shared a chocolate shake. The sides were particularly delicious: house made pasta salad and potato salads that really sang. This is my second time stopping here on my way home from the Eastern Sierra, and I look forward to seeing Lone Star Bistro again down the road. read more

Lone Star Bistro - Grilled chili cheese dog with red onion and mustard - a summer delicacy! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lone Pine, California

This not so hidden gem is located right on the main drag of town. The menu is written in chalk board and service area can be a little small. The food was a huge let down for me. Bread was cold and stale. Chili cheese was also not warm. read more

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This small, cute, cafe has a simple but solid menu. You start by marking on a paper what exactly you want. There are sandwiches you can choose from or you can design your own. You can also make any sandwich into a salad. I opted for the Lone Pine Charmer: turkey, provolone, bacon, tomato, red onion, cucumber, alfalfa sprouts, lettuce, avocado, artichoke pesto, on wheat bread. This sandwich was large and can easily be shared. My friend chose the same sandwich but as a salad and that too was big and filling. The cafe also has a cute store in the back where you can buy souvenirs, shirts, magnets, etc. The staff was friendly and helpful and there is plenty of street parking. Definitely a great options when visiting or traveling through Lone Pine read more

Lone Star Bistro - Lone Pine Charmer sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lone Pine, California

During our trip along US-395, I wanted to picnic at Alabama Hills. I saw that Lone Star Bistro offered sandwiches. I do love me a good sandwich, especially from a local bistro. This place is easily accessible and right along Main St. Before I proceed: do note that their deli opens at 10:30 am. We got there at 10 am and they were still serving breakfast items, and we specifically wanted sandwiches. You can put your order in beforehand with their sandwich ordering form, but they will not start making their sandwiches until 10:30 on the dot. The interior of Lone Star Bistro is very cute, with plenty of souvenirs to browse and purchase. We got a magnet to commemorate our visit to the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest. I ordered the Lone Pine Charmer, which is one of their signature sandwiches, while my husband ordered the Hwy 395. Both of us got sourdough, but they also have other breads to choose from. We were not in the mood for coffee but it looked good. I'd like to try it next time we visit Lone Pine. We were the first to place our sandwich orders, so they were ready just past 10:30 am. It was a warm day, so I wanted to make it to Alabama Hills before it got warmer. Upon finding a secluded shady location to enjoy our brunch, we were happy to find that our sandwiches were portioned nicely. All the ingredients were deliciously refreshing. The artichoke pesto on my Lone Pine Charmer was delightful, and the bacon was sooo crispy. I love sprouts and I was very pleased that there were plenty stuffed in my sandwich. My husband loved the pastrami on his Hwy 395. I got to try a morsel and I'd agree with him. For the only dedicated sandwich shop in Lone Pine, this place is awesome. The prices were affordable and the kitchen staff were friendly. I would totally support Lone Star Bistro again (and try their coffee) the next time we are in the area. read more

Lone Star Bistro - Lone Pine Charmer on sourdough - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lone Pine, California

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Do yourself a favor and go to the subway next door. This place was a tourist trap. I ordered the teriyaki chicken bowl. It only had a few pieces of chicken and no veggies very little sauce and a turkey sandwich. I gave the chicken and the rice to my friend's dog. The girl at the teller was rude and said the teriyaki chicken bowl was the best. I paid $30 and I could have spent less. The sandwich was really small. The patio in the back was better to sit instead of inside. read more

one of our sandwiches Avocado was spoiled and brown. The staff was very rude. We stood there with another couple without being helped or acknowledged for awhile. Then finally when they did help us they seemed annoyed and were rude. Would not come back read more

Stopped by here on the way back from Mammoth and tried out two of their sandwiches + the strawberry banana smoothie. The sandwiches are pretty average- they just put the ingredients together into the bread. Nothing special here- the bread wasn't toasted either, so it felt like I could've just made this myself at home. The smoothie was refreshing though! And the service was pretty fast. They serve other things like coffee, some jerky, and snacks. It's a cute little store, with an outside patio which was nice because I could bring my dog back there. read more

Lone Star Bistro - Lone Star Pine - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lone Pine, California

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Food tastes about the same as their customer service skills. Don't recommend stopping here if you are actually used to delicious sandwiches. Coffee was 6/10. read more

Great sandwiches, service and cute spot. Worth the visit when in Lone Pine. Check it out.

We are in Lone Pine this weekend for a wedding and we found this cozy spot. There is a breakfast menu, ice cream, sandwiches and specialty coffee. Definitely a must try if your driving through Lone Pine to get to Mammoth Mountain. read more

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Good coffee! This is my new stop for caffeine when on the 395 from LA to Reno. Barista is chatty and friendly and pleasant. Seems like a spot that would have really good sandwiches but I haven't tried one yet. Yet. read more

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For the vegans passing through town, Lone Star Bistro offers vegan cream cheese for their bagel sandwiches! They had a smoothie special during my last visit (tropical with pineapple, strawberry, orange, coconut). They also have oat and almond milks for espresso drinks. I got an oat milk latte on my last visit - just okay. Hopefully more vegan options coming in the future? For others, Lone Star Bistro offers customized sandwiches with many bread, filling, topping options (see menu photos for just some of the options). They have baked goods, ice cream, and other goodies and of course a full espresso bar. Aside from food this is also a good place to get Mt Whitney / Lone Pine / Hwy 395 memorabilia and other miscellaneous items! read more

Lone Star Bistro - Part of the sandwich menu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lone Pine, California

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Store seldom opens on time. The past two times I have been to this place in 6 weeks, the time posted on the door when they will open, is incorrect. They opened half hour or an hour later. They must lose a lot of business to the coffee shop across the street, which has always been open when these guys are not. read more

Had lunch at this great spot in Lone Pine after playing in the Alabama Hills in the morning and perusing the local shops in the afternoon (this place also has a little shopping as well). Stopped in for sandwiches but ended up splitting a sandwich and getting chili cheese nachos since the warm chili sounded good on a windy December day. They also have beers on tap! We finished our meal with a snickerdoodle cookie that I've been craving ever since. Simple and classic deliciousness. read more

Lone Star Bistro - Beer on tap. This was an IPA and my friend had a Blonde Ale. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lone Pine, California

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We always get the Lone Pine Charmer sandwich--one of the best in the Eastern Sierra! Had the loose leaf Earl Grey tea today, which was high quality and worth repeating. We'll be back read more

We met our group to caffeinate before heading out of town and were so pleasantly surprised by this little diamond in the rough! The staff was so friendly--you can tell it was a family owned business because a little girl came running from behind the counter to give my service dog a treat. The coffee was good, tasted like it had been sitting there a while but I will drink pretty much anything as long as it's brewed with those savory little beans. Everything was just so small-towny-cute and it reminded me of the little mom and pop places I grew up seeing in Templeton and Morro Bay. read more

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After a long camping weekend it was amazing to get a sandwich here. I got the Charmer on gluten free bread- it was toasted and heavenly.

I have to admit, I was a little nervous about stopping here, based on all the reviews of rude staff and poor customer service, but we were pleasantly surprised. The girl at the register helped us promptly with a smile on her face. We ordered iced coffee drinks which tasted great. read more

Excellent Cappuccino better than many major stores in LA or OC Great prices+++++++++++++ read more

Great little place. Sandwiches were delicious and service was wonderful. Outside patio is so cute and shaded. And we were able to have our dogs with us while eating lunch. The ladies even refreshed the water bowl for them. We will stop here again when in the area. read more

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4 stars because it's a cute place and nice staff. Good coffee. Had a chili dog and beef bowl. Both to be expected given we're in the middle of nowhere with not lots of quality ingredients around. read more

Lone Star Bistro - Beef bowl - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lone Pine, California

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Delicious coffee . Much better than Starbucks;) I also ordered bagel with omelet and spinach cheese . Not too crowded. Plenty of parking read more

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Stopped here on the way to Mammoth. The ladies here were very friendly and helpful. I ordered a custom made sandwich and it was so good. The sauce they added was a pesto that they make that was really tasty. The place is pretty quiet. A nice place to stop and get a quick bite. read more

Since our favorite Deli/breakfast place was closed, so we went here instead. Your typical deli shop with bagels, biscuits and other sandwiches served. They ran some of the bagels selections and the actual sandwich itself was skimpy! Coffee was decent! Ordered at the counter or fill out an order form when they get busy. The place was pretty yo sit and eat or sip! read more

A great place to have a coffee, use WiFi and listen to local gossip. The service is fast and friendly and they have a (hidden) outdoor patio with shade that is DOG FRIENDLY (!!). A surprisingly deep menu of coffee/espresso drinks, plus ice cream and sandwiches. Bonus: a great gift shop with a wide selection of Ts (notably, the "395" Highway logo). Truly a local gem. Look for the giant coffee cup sign on the main drag. read more

This is my second time getting a sandwich from Lone Star Bistro and I absolutely love the place. I love supporting mom and pop sandwich shops and this one is worth visiting if you're driving on Hwy 395. Last year the sandwich I ordered was the HWY 395. This has pastrami, provolone, lettuce & tomato and I opted for a multigrain ciabatta. This June while driving through I got the Lone Pine Charmer. This has turkey, provoline, bacon, tomato, red onion, cucumber, alfalfa sprouts, lettuce, avocado, artichoke pesto and I got it with a multigrain ciabatta. Of the two this is by far my favorite. There is a great little park down the street from the bistro and that's where I had my lunch. I'm already looking forward to my next visit. Hopefully I don't have to wait another year before I hit the road again but if I do good things come to those who wait. read more

fast service, kind staff and delicious coffee! bagels were soft on inside and had good flavor as well. cute café style seating. felt like I was inside mom's house, very cozy. read more

The older gal and younger gal working were super rude. I think they thought I was from out of town even though I'm from Bishop.