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Lone Star Bistro

3.6 (268 reviews)
InexpensiveCoffee & Tea, Cafes, Bagels
Closed • 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for working
Good for groups

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Michelle R.

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.

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Susanne M.

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.

Zara K.

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.

Grilled chili cheese dog with red onion and mustard - a summer delicacy!
Dena G.

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.

David M.

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.

Lone Pine Charmer sandwich
Callan K.

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

Lone Pine Charmer on sourdough
Loren P.

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.

Lone Star Pine
Megan C.

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.

Angelina E.

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.

Beer on tap. This was an IPA and my friend had a Blonde Ale.

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.

Part of the sandwich menu
Karolina N.

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!

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

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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.

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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.

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Such a good sandwich. Fresh and amazing bread and sauce. Will for sure be going back and recommend to friends

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Alabama Hills Cafe & Bakery

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We were spending a few days in Death Valley and decided to take a quick day trip to the Alabama…read moreHills and Manzanar. The restaurant was nearly full when we arrived but no one was taking advantage of the outdoor seating. The menu and prices are what you would expect from a typical American-style diner. The desserts, though, are several cuts above. It was already 2pm when we arrived (the restaurant closes at 3pm) and I was surprised to see that there were still desserts available, as they were sold out on every one of my previous visits. I've always wanted to try one of their pies. Unfortunately, the only pies left were whole pies and, though I was sorely tempted, I knew that I would end up eating the whole pie at one sitting. Instead, I ordered the peach blackberry coffee cake. Wow! I don't know who's doing their baking for them, but their talents are being wasted in Lone Pine. That coffee cake in an L.A. restaurant would be featured in Eater LA at a minimum.

This place won't let you down if you're stopping through. Many hikers and travelers stop here. They…read morehave a to-go menu (which apparently means you can literally take the menu to go - some guy walked in and asked for a to-go menu and was confused when he wasn't able to walk out with it...at first). But really, they have wraps to go if you need a quick bite. The food isn't anything to write home about - the real star of the show is Jess. She will make you feel welcomed, as if you're a regular. She has the perfect personality to keep the ambiance at the restaurant high energy and fun. Should she ever leave this place, the ratings would likely be closer to a 2-3 star.

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Vibras Juice Bar

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Coffee is the name of the game when driving from Los Angeles County to the Eastern Sierra's…read more(Bridgeport to be exact). We love to stop at different little coffee spots and were pleasantly surprised with Vibras. They have a large coffee sign outside which is how we knew they serve coffee in addition to fresh juices. They also had a very small selection of muffins on the counter. Iris ( I apologize if I got her name wrong) was very welcoming and took our order as soon as we got in. We ordered a drip coffee an oatmilk latte. She gave us the drip coffee immediately, which was nice. The coffee was rich and very tasty (not bitter or flavored). You should know though they do not have a public restroom, which is somewhat of a draw back when you are serving hot and cold beverages and want to attract travelers. I still gave them five stars for their coffee and service. I think that possible they are more of a juice bar, but we were very happy with the caffeine fix.

This was my fav place in town but it's very slow with only one guy working it and our pack of like…read more10-11 people coming in at once plus all the others. It took us so long to get our food that we had to completely change our plans for the day! However the acai bowls are great and so are the teas. They were out of a ton of syrups though when we went as well so I think they need to do a better job of stocking their stuff and manning their area with people to service the customers. We would have come again and again if the place could keep up. Another morning I got a couple juices that were delicious.

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Great Basin Bakery

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Stopped back into Great Basin Bakery on our way home from a road trip. This place is conveniently…read morelocated in walking distance from the Tesla chargers. We walked in at about lunch time. They were pretty busy, but definitely keeping up. They have a separate section with a few workers dedicated to making the fresh sandwiches. We placed our order and our sandwiches came out in a little under 10 minutes. We had the B.L.A.T. and the Muffeletta. The B.L.A.T. Had perfectly toasted fresh made sourdough with a generous helping of avocado and bacon. The real winner here is the Muffeletta, jam packed with meat and topped with a delicious garlic olive relish. They provide seating both indoors and out and also offer pastries, cookies and may different types of bread. Stopped back into Great Basin Bakery on our way home from a road trip. This place is conveniently located in walking distance from the Tesla chargers. We walked in at about lunch time. They were pretty busy, but definitely keeping up. They have a separate section with a few workers dedicated to making the fresh sandwiches. We placed our order and our sandwiches came out in a little under 10 minutes. We had the B.L.A.T. and the Muffeletta. The B.L.A.T. Had perfectly toasted fresh made sourdough with a generous helping of avocado and bacon. The real winner here is the Muffeletta, jam packed with meat and topped with a delicious garlic olive relish. They provide seating both indoors and out and also offer pastries, cookies and may different types of bread.

Way better than Schatt's when it comes to bread and cookies. Those are the clear strengths here. We…read moretried the peach pie and the coffee and neither really impressed. That said, the place is small, charming, and the people are really nice. The bathroom is literally you walking behind the back and going to their bathrooms lol. As long as you know what to get and stick to the bread and cookies, it absolutely delivers. Service: Very nice and welcoming Food/Drinks: Excellent bread and cookies, peach pie and coffee were underwhelming Ambiance: Small, cozy, and local 10/10 Know what to order and it can easily feel like a 10 out of 10 experience

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