We were driving back to Los Angeles from Mammoth and stumbled upon this little gem, and we're so glad we did. The staff was exceptionally friendly and welcoming, and the food was absolutely fantastic. I had their house-made waffle stuffed with sausage and egg, and it was incredible. My husband ordered a panini, and we added sausage and avocado - perfection. Our son had the avocado and eggs, which he loved. Everything came out fresh, hot, and made with care. The coffee was delicious (and came with free refills!), and while the hot chocolate could've been just a bit hotter, everything else was truly outstanding. We would highly recommend Pupfish Café to anyone passing through Bishop, and we'll definitely be back the next time we're in town. read more

If I can add no stars I would ! First of all, first time coming to this place and not once did I see the two ladies in the back in charge of making the food wash their hands. NOT ONCE. The eggs are not fresh they just throw it in the microwave and rely on it. Like what ? I had the egg and cheese panini and they gave us the American cheese and not Cheddar cheese. I am very disappointed in this place. read more

What a cute spot! My husband was spending way too much time next door and I found this place tucked behind a really cute book store. Service was friendly. My chocolate latte was delicious! The cookies were even more delicious! Don't pass up on the fresh cookies. Especially the tiramisu one. Best find of the day! I'll be back next time we are passing through. read more

Pupfish Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bishop, California

I stop here every time I'm traveling up the 395. Their matcha is the best and I don't say that lightly. The matcha is perfectly frothed and tastes delish. It's not too thin and not too thick. I get mine sweetened and it's not too sweet, it's truly perfectly balanced. I could go on and on, but it's hard to find a good matcha and theirs is the best. Tried the salted chocolate chip cookie this morning and WOW. Delicious. Highly recommend this place as a pit stop on your way on the 395! read more

Pupfish Cafe - Matcha latte hot sweetened - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bishop, California

A café in a bookstore! A dream! Very yummy breakfast. The coffee was really good and I like that their syrups are made in house! Had an array of cookies too, wish I would have given them a try. read more

Pupfish Cafe - Salmon toast & egg panini & decaf coffee with vanilla syrup - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bishop, California

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Their tuna salad sandwich is a work of art. The tuna salad is fresh and tasty with small portions lots of added ingredients. The lettuce is always fresh and green. The multigrain bread outstanding. They sell halves or wholes. I'm trying to cut back and only eat a half, but it's just impossible. And for dessert: get a well done Belgian waffle. read more

Pupfish Cafe - Paleo with egg, avocado, and tomato. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bishop, California

Great lattes and has gluten free options for bread and select pastries. It's a great stop when in Bishop.

Stopped in after reading the reviews, and it's worth it! Got the liege waffle breakfast sandwich and it's a tasty little morning treat - a mix of sweet and savory. Also got an iced latte and it was the best coffee. Delicious! They use Black Sheep coffee which has its own coffee shop just up the street. It can get really busy inside, then super calm 10 minutes later. You order at the register, then have a seat. Outside patio was crisp and cool this December morning. It took a while for the waffle sandwich to be made, so be prepared to wait a bit if it's busy. read more

Fantastic food, excellent espresso drinks, and friendly helpful employees. Overall a gem of the Bishop food options. I ate here for breakfast and lunch. The coffee gives the other places in town a run for their money and the breakfast waffle sandwich is a tasty sweet and savory treat. For lunch I had a salad that was fresh and healthy that I would definitely get again. This is my go to place for food in Bishop and when I come back I will eat here regularly. Bonus it is in the back of the Spellbinder Books so you can get some food and shop for books afterwards. read more

OK, I'm a local, so I'm probably biased . . . but traveling for work has broadened my horizons a bit, and convinces me that the Pupfish Café is exactly the kind of "secret" locals hangout that I'm always trying to find when I'm on the road. Tucked into the back of Spellbinder Books, with a parking lot that can't be seen from Highway 395, the Pupfish Café reminds me of a favorite line from one of the "Pirates of the Caribbean" movies: " . . . that which cannot be found except by those who already knows where it is." This café is a treasure worth searching for . . . My wife's food allergies, and my desire for a hearty breakfast, seldom play nicely together, but the Pupfish Café is that rare exception where we can both get what we want or need. She's a fan of their coffee/espresso and just about anything with avocados in it. I like the Egg&Cheese Panini - with added ham and the red pepper sauce - but other good choices abound on their menu. Add a piece of coffee cake and a mocha for me, and we're all set! Having lunch outside in the afternoon shade with our dogs at our feet (water courteously provided) is relaxing to the max! The Pupfish Café - search for it, find it, and enjoy one of the particular culinary pleasures of Bishop! read more

Pupfish Cafe has the coolest vibe, the freshest food, and friendly service. It's a little slice of Portland in Bishop. I'm partial to the egg salad and avocado toast. read more

Food was great. Scone and Quiche. Staff was very nice. Place was clean and comfy. This was a last minute decision on a hungry stomach and we were not disappointed. read more

A super cozy nook, with indoor and outdoor seating, delicious snacks and coffee. Super friendly and professional staff- don't miss the best café in Bishop. read more

Good food overshadowed by the loud uncomfortable seating inside or uneven seating outside in the parking lot, unprotected from the baking sun. read more

Highly recommend this place as a breakfast spot along the 395! Super convenient and they have a parking lot in the back. The food is really good. It's a bit busy but worth the slight wait. I tried the Norwegian toast, which was on sourdough and had more than enough smoked salmon and avocado. Really well seasoned and I loved the cilantro caper spread on top. It's a great amount. Also tried the iced mint matcha, which was a nice surprise on the lighter end yet still unique with the flavor profile. Restroom also available and shared with the bookstore. read more

Pupfish Cafe - Norwegian - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bishop, California

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I was really disappointed with my experience at this café. The service was slow and unwelcoming -- staff seemed disinterested and it took a long time just to get a simple order. read more

We were just passing through after being in Yosemite National Park for 3 days. We needed a break and found this little gem. It is dog friendly and has outdoor seating. We had Eggs on Avocado, and an Egg and Olive Salad Sandwich. Both were scrumptious. The staff were amazingly friendly. If you come this way give them a visit. I know if we have the chance we will stop again! read more

Stopped here driving home from Mammoth and they have one of the best simple lattes I have had in a long time. I actually looked up their coffee supplier and bought some beans. I also like that they have an outdoor seating area for us to enjoy with our dog. Will be back read more

The food was excellent and I would give the food five stars. I had the egg olive sandwich and it was delicious. The reason why I'm giving it four stars is because there are very few tables and they're all taken up by people that are working on their computers, having a cup of coffee hogging the space. read more

Initially thought this establishment was a warm and cute little spot for my friend and I to have coffee together. I brought my pet with me because it is advertised "pets are welcome". Nothing about "service dogs only". The man who took our order was very pleasant. After we got our drinks, my friend and I were enjoying a game of chess and a woman working there curtly asked if I could put my dog on the floor (she was sitting beside me on the cushion). Wasn't an issue at all, and I apologized and happily obliged. But then, a sweet little Asian family came inside with their VERY docile fur baby, and the woman raised her voice and started arguing with them about how they could stay inside to order, but couldn't stay inside to eat with their dog if it wasn't a service dog-because of "health codes". My friend and I were very confused at her being rude to this family and their dog, because the barista said nothing about my dog being a service dog or needing to leave after we ordered. Despite the barista being rude, the mom was polite through the whole interaction, and even pointed out how we have our dog inside. The barista then lied to the family, saying that we said our pet was a service animal!!! It almost seemed like she was looking for reasons to kick them out. The family shortly left after the interaction, and we chose to leave after as well. The whole interaction made us agitated and uncomfortable, we did not like the discrimination against the family, nor the rudeness from the barista. read more

Pupfish provides great service! I ended up getting the last tomato soup for free. Really friendly environment and the cookies are delicious. Come try them out if you're ever in bishop read more

Quick service. Friendly laid backed ambiance. Good healthy food. We stop by when we can everyone we head up to mammoth for a matcha or a quick bite to eat and then go into the bookstore to pick up a book to read while at the cabin. read more

This is a lovely breakfast and lunch place attached to the back of a bookstore on the main drag. I came here for both breakfast and lunch while in town last fall. When I came for lunch I got a latte, turkey sandwich with red pepper smear, and a rosemary lemon cookie. All were excellent! The sandwich comes with a great side salad of mixed greens. It was a nice amount of food; I was full but able to eat it all, and it felt healthy. Came back for breakfast and got the breakfast egg sandwich, which was also delicious and I would recommend it. Some colleagues tried the waffles and enjoyed them; note that the waffle itself is sweeter than average since it's the special liege style. The staff are great, I appreciate that they give you real utensils when you eat in, and love that there is both indoor and outdoor seating - and they'll bring your food to you regardless of which you pick. Definitely one of the top spots in Bishop for me! read more

This place is great. Just walk to the back of the building or walk through the bookstore. :-) We loved our paninis and the side salad that came with them. The mushroom option is great! We would come back here again. read more

Excellent liege waffle breakfast sandwich. Perfectly sweet and salty! Good coffee and love the outdoor patio seating in the back. Small little spot behind the bookstore. Highly recommended place for breakfast! read more

We just had breakfast at Pupfish Cafe and loved it. Food is very fresh and flavorful, normal portion sizes (not huge), quick and friendly service, cozy space. read more

Great place to stop for breakfast! The menu offers a variety of options at reasonable prices and the service was great.

A fantastic find! We didn't have high expectations stopping in Bishop for lunch during a road trip, but this place was absolutely fantastic! The staff was friendly and helpful, the food was fresh and delicious, and the coffee was superb! The cafe is located at the back of a bookstore, which only adds to the charm of this great spot. My Mediterranean Toast with avocado and kalamata olives was absolutely fantastic. My wife had the Mixed Greens salad, which was fresh and fantastic. The coffee was also remarkable. I only wish this place wasn't so far away from everything, as I would love to get lunch here on a regular basis. Any time I'm in Bishop, I will absolutely stop here, and you should too! read more

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Wonderful waffle,egg and sausage breakfast! And great coffee. Cute place next to bookstore. I definitely think you should stop if you are traveling through Bishop read more

This is tucked in back of Spellbinder bookstore. Park in lot behind Main Street & enter via back door. Delicious sandwiches & food! Friendly service! Gluten free bread available too. Reasonable prices. Several tables inside as well as out in back. Restroom in bookstore. I highly recommend going here for lunch while passing through & skip the overly crowded bakery in town. read more

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Decent food choices, lots of options! This cafe offers breakfast and lunch. Breakfast options included a waffle, iced coffee and latte drinks, hot mocha, coffee cakes, and other bakery items like muffins. At the time, they had a seasonal matcha latte which was OK (not worth the money). Lunch items included panini sandwiches. The sandwich options Turkey and cheese panini, tuna melt, portobello mushroom panini. The tuna melt was dry. The Turkey and cheese was the best. The mushroom lacked flavor and tasted weird. All food items are made fresh to order. Some of the ingredients were not to standard so I downgraded my 5 star to 4 star. The coffee was good but a tad overpriced. I highly recommend their waffles. I would return and try something else. read more

Locals know. Pupfish serves the best coffee drinks in town. This place is always busy, but the vibe is always chill. The breakfast/lunch menu is fresh. Outdoor seating in the summer is a great place for a relaxing brunch. Service is friendly and welcoming. Impeccable avocado toast options. Artistic cappuccinos. Excellent ownership and staff. read more

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In my way to mammoth lake I was looking for something nice and quick to eat, everything was unexpectedly delicious!! Thanks guys !

The establishment was warm and welcoming to my friend and i as we first entered the coffee shop. its advertised that the shop is pet friendly, so we brought our little dog with us. we preceded to lounge in the shop when an Asian family came in with their dog. a woman behind the bar was incredibly rude to the family about their dog, questioning whether or not it was a service animal. our experience with our dog was the complete opposite...so we couldn't help but to wonder why she was discriminating against the family (their dog was perfectly mannered). in a short, stern tone, she then tells us to put our dog on the ground. we felt it was rude, but respected her request. she then continues to bicker with the Asian family about their dog, making the whole room uncomfortable. we had just gotten our coffee and started a game of chess, but decided to leave due to the uncomfortable environment. i think we all understand health codes and rules, but to communicate them so poorly by the woman behind the bar is a real shame, because this "dog friendly" environment was definitely far from friendly. read more

I'm a local who has used Pupfish for large events, and individual meals as well. Everything I have tried has been delicious. My go to is the tuna melt panini- to die for! The staff is welcoming and friendly. The outdoor seating is shaded and lovely! read more

This is such a great find tucked away behind Spellbinder books! DELICIOUS coffees and the BEST gluten free bread I've had in a long time! Their bread comes from a local bakery in mammoth, so we stopped there and got a loaf to bring back homeWe stopped in for breakfast on a Tuesday and again for lunch on Friday. Service was great both times. It is a small cafe and it can get busy but it's worth the wait. We will be back! read more

Pupfish Cafe - Pupfish Espresso and Vanilla Latte, SO good - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bishop, California

I stopped by here for breakfast on my way to Mammoth due to the high reviews. OMG the breakfast waffle sandwich is amazing. The latte is also top notch quality. Very friendly staff! Now I'll have to stop by more often. read more

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Friendly service, delicious food (we had eggs on avocado with sourdough toast) and excellent cappuccino (impressive latte art!). We will return! read more

Stopped at this spot on our drive back to LA. The food was delicious and the service was great! I ordered a tuna sandwich and it came with a side salad and the dressing was really good. We also ordered the waffle sandwiches and coffee cake. We will definitely be back next year. read more

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We stopped here on our way home for a quick brekkie. We've been coming through Bishop for decades and this is our first visit...definitely not our last! The cafe is behind Spellbinder bookstore. Parking is in the back.. There is seating inside and outside. We were a party of 6 and Jannete (owner) saw that we were a chair short and brought us an extra from her storage closet. Such a thoughtful gesture and much appreciated. I ordered their eggs and cheese panini with avocado and red pepper romesco sauce. SO GOOD! We were all pleased with our orders. We will definitely be back! read more

Pupfish Cafe - a hand holding a cup of coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bishop, California