I love this little cafe. I hope when you visit you'll love it too. Here's some helpful hints: any and all of the food is delicious. It takes a little bit of time to get because the lovelies behind the counter are making it with a minimal kitchen set up. Which is impressive in itself. So grab a board game, book, newspaper, peruse the bookstore it's attached to, and enjoy your visit. read more

Friendly staff, tasty food, cute spot. I ordered the paleo breakfast with mushrooms and smoked salmon. Would probably skip the marinated mushrooms next time since the combination of that those with the sauce was a bit much. Can't wait to try their freshly baked cookies next time! read more

Everything and I mean everything is delicious here!! The service is amazing and friendly. My go to is the Grilled Cheese with Tomato Bisque soup ! The best Tomato Soup I've ever had! read more

Love this place! Didn't want to fill up too much on the typical breakfast items. Saw this on yelp and so glad I did. Had the Norwegian toast and some tea to begin with. Followed by their waffles for breakfast dessert! The tables were almost full with a couple of locals and the rest visitors. Nice photos on the wall with a laid back vibe. Ate here two days in a row it was that good. Will definitely be back! read more

A little hard to find but worth it! It's on the backend of a bookstore. Great little place for a delicious breakfast at a great price! I have to come back and try their lunch read more

Nice, but LIMITED menu for breakfast, probably because it's nestled in the back of a bookstore. Good coffee. Waffles form the basis of several breakfast entrees, but don't come here for bacon and eggs-type breakfast. The salmon, capers and cream cheese on sourdough is simple, but satisfying. Now, about the waffles: DELISH! Get the strawberry dessert one, or ask for one with just Nutella. Or plain, served European style in paper. You'll be sorry if you don't take one home.... read more

Who knew you could get healthy, fresh, vegetarian/pescetarian friendly food in Bishop? Was driving through town en route back from Mammoth when we decided to take a pitstop for lunch. My BF is pescetarian and we were looking for a place that was vege/pesc friendly and we were lucky to stumble upon Pupfish Cafe! Located in the back of a quaint little bookstore, this place served up some huge fresh yummy salads which really hit the spot! We had the Spinach salad (+avocado) and the Paleo Breakfast salad (+avocado, +smoked salmon). Both were fantastic! The Spinach salad had walnuts, red onion, feta, hard boiled egg and balsamic dressing, and the Paleo breakfast had poached egg w/ pesto, and a light vinaigrette. Service is super friendly, and you can even pick up a copy of The NY Times or The New Yorker to read while you wait for your food :) read more

Our new favorite place to stop on our way to or from Mammoth. What a delightful, independently owned coffee shop and cafe. Walk through the fun and funky bookshop to the back where you will find a small but well thought out menu of healthy items for breakfast and lunch . Clean and paleo friendly items are offered and we could not resist splitting one of those delicious waffles. The tea selection was high quality and the coffee was as good as you are going to get anywhere. read more

This was a fantastic find! I had gluten free turkey and provolone panini and the bread was hearty and flavorful. The staff was super friendly. I love that the cafe is at the back of an independent bookstore (The Spellbinder) so I was able to have a roam while waiting for my order. read more

We stopped at Pupfish on our drive from LA to Mammoth after reading the reviews on Yelp. The food was excellent. My wife and I split a few different items so we could sample more of the menu. Like others, I highly recommend the open face avocado sandwich with calamati olives. Who knew those would go together, but they really do. Also enjoyed the waffles and a scone. Great coffee and cappuccinos! My only complaint...it is easy to drive past. The sign out in front is very small. Look for the bookstore and swing around back for best access to Pupfish. Enjoy! read more

OMG the waffle breakfast sandwich was DELICIOUS! As was the ice coffee (Normally I need cream/sugar, but this coffee was great with nothing added). I just wish they were open later! Thanks read more

I really love this little place. It's situated at the back of a book shop (Spellbinder Books) which is exactly how all cafes should be. I got the "Mediterranean" avocado toast which is sourdough toast with avocado and kalamata olives and had it topped with two eggs. The description says "thick-cut toast" which it is not, but the bread is really delicious anyways and is from Great Basin Bakery about a half of a block away. The avocados were really fresh and the olives were a tasty compliment. The eggs were cooked just the way I like them despite being cooked in the microwave. That is, solid yokes but no crispy weird edges and a nice fluffy white. The wait is a little on the long side, but they seem to be a relatively new place and have about three people working behind the counter. Just go browse the books in the bookstore or look at the art on their walls to pass the time. No need to rush. It also looked like they take phone orders (though I can't be sure) as someone came in to pick up something. Friendly service plus fresh, tasty, and not greasy food is a total win. read more

Came across this cafe on our way home from Mammoth. It is so good! Ordered the paleo breakfast and coffee. Ingredients were fresh. Everything else on the menu looked really good and they have great healthy options as well. Will definitely stop here again when we are in the area! read more

Cute, small, and delicious! Even during covid this cafe was efficient, respectful, and clean! We aren't locals, but we loved the food! The paleo salad is amazing. We added mushrooms and avocado, upon the cashiers suggestion. Yum! read more

Hands down best and most uniquely amazing waffles I have ever had in my entire life! Don't know how they do it but they are pure magic. Eat them plain or with toppings (I tried both). Also incredible coffee and delicious sandwiches. The sandwiches were perfect for the trail. Truly a gem. read more

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

Can't live without my soy mocha and my peanut butter balls!!! So lucky to have amazing bakers provide for them!!! read more

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

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Such a great little Cafe. The food was amazing and the people were so kind. And it's attached to the cutest book store! Thank you for such an awesome experience. read more

Passing through Bishop and stayed overnight. Found this place for breakfast. Stupid good. The paleo breakfast with salmon was the perfect start to our hiking trip -- tasty mix of greens & healthy protein. Excellent coffee options to satisfy the real addict. Finished up with the waffle special, and was blown away by the taste. Locally owned & operated with a cute book store attached. So good we stopped again on the way back! read more

Secret local spot filled with love, beautiful art work all exemplifying the multi-facets of one powerful woman, loving light filled vibes, and waffles that I never thought possible. My dear friend John who lived in Bishop took me to Pupfish. He told me to get the salmon and eggs with pesto, but I got the avocado toast instead and when his salmon came out, I was jealous. It looked so delicious. Pupfish is a hidden gem only a local or wonderer off the main street will find. It's just so good in every way. I hope to go back one day... And again, the waffles... Oh my, there are no words. Bishop does bread foods better than any town ever. Who knew? Guess all those climbers need their carbs. read more

I'm so happy to add my own 5 star rating to these already amazing reviews. 8 of us came in ~10 minutes before closing on our way home from Mammoth (on MLK day nonetheless) and the two women working were so pleasant and welcoming! They were so accommodating and we all enjoyed our meals. They were unfortunately out of waffles but I was just as content with a grilled cheese & tomato soup. We didn't feel rushed at all. Great atmosphere, great staff, and great coffee. Looking forward to coming back on my next trip home from Mammoth! read more

All I can say is YUM! We typically stop by Schatt's on the way to and from Mammoth but each time I find myself disappointed with the food and crowds.... Decided to try pupfish cafe this time and boy did it deliver. Got both the tuna salad sandwich and the egg salad with olive spread and they were both outstanding! Definitely this will be our new go to place on the way to mammoth! Highly recommend to anyone who wants fresh, delicious, well made food on the road! read more

We stopped here on our way to Reno. I got the egg and cheese panini with avocado and it was really good. My little one got the waffle and she thought it was ok. Will definitely return if we are ever in this area again. read more

We stopped in Bishop town to look at beautiful autumn colors. We were also starving. Pupfish Cafe has the sweetest ladies working there. Also one of the most delicious breakfasts I've ever eaten. I had Paleo breakfast with smoked salmon on top and on a bed of salad. I loved how they added a cilantro paste in top of eggs. Yum! read more

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Great hole in the wall spot to get breakfast while passing through Bishop! Ordered an avocado toast with smoked salmon and poached eggs, along with an egg and cheese panini with sausage to go and it was a perfect brunch to eat on a hike! I also ordered a turkey panini and ham panini but they didn't last long for a picture! read more

Must stop for WAFFLES!!! We were driving home from mammoth this morning, saw this place on yelp and decided to try it out. It was a little tricky to find PS : it's on the backside of the building behind the bookstore. The ladies working were really nice! We of course had the waffles. I had the dessert waffle because I prefer the fruit and whipped cream addition. It was surgery and sweet and soft yet crisp on the outside. Such perfection! We also had sandwiches with homemade red bell pepper spread, so yummy! This place is a great, definitely making it a standard stop on my next trip back to mammoth read more

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Delicious coffee and vegan friendly mushroom option -- small bistro operating with appliances (no full kitchen) and doing a great job to make tasty bites and happy bellies. Nice spot and I plan to visit again on my next trip! read more

Waited for over 35 minutes for our food, which we ended up just not getting at all. We watched several parties that came in after us get their food first. Boyfriend went to check on our food and the girl said it would be "just another minute." Clearly she didn't really check on our food because we got up and asked again 5 minutes later to find out that they had completely missed our order. They did give us a refund and offered to make our food, but at this point after waiting for so long we didn't want to chance having to wait another 20 mins for a sandwich and a waffle. I understand that there's a lot of travelers coming through, but the place is not huge, and it just seemed a little disorganized. There was also no water out where the cups were placed out for the self-serve water. We're definitely not the complaining type, but this was kind of too much bad service to let it go without a review. read more

Had to go around back as bookstore wasn't open yet, it was worth it, breakfast sandwich add avocado and pepper sauce, wow, nicely done.

Tuna salad panini is phenomenal. The staff are super nice and excellent quick service.

We were in town just for a night during our road trip. It's a very authentic place where you will only see locals. The food is fresh and handmade. We had Egg & Cheese sandwich and it was amazing. They also make latte with Nutella, it's delicious ! A very great and affordable place. Best place we have had breakfast at so far ! read more

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Love this place and look forward to stopping in when I am passing through Bishop. It is refreshing to find good wholesome food. And the people who work there are very nice! It's very tiny though so it's best to eat your meal outside read more

This place was perfect; grab a coffee and a sandwich for breakfast on the go or if you're traveling through town. Veggie options! You won't be disappointed. We ate here two days in a row it was so good! read more

Yummy!! Delicious tea and with gluten free options I can enjoy smoked salmon and poached eggs or avocado on toast! Incredibly lovely. Soup is homemade - side of grilled cheese? Oh stop me! read more

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

Wonderful place to stop on your way home from Mammouth. Not fancy but great Breakfast Sandwiches!!! A must try.

This little cafe treated me amazingly well! I came in here desperate for some coffee for the second half of my long drive home (total of 8 hours) after they closed. I was literally exhausted and eyes a blur. The kind woman offered me a strong iced coffee which I was so grateful for. I have no doubt this is what got me home! Thank you, thank you, thank you! I will be eating at your little cafe when I come back this way! read more

The sandwiches are small and there aren't many options. The spread on the sandwiches were delicious but that doesn't make up for the fact that you still walk away hungry. I'm 5'6 and 115 lbs, too, not a lumberjack here! The owner was nice and the inside was welcoming. I guess most of the 5 star reviews come from LA-type folks who think avocado toast or a 1/4 in egg sandwich is filling in preparation for a full day of hiking. read more

I'm so happy to be back in the area and there's a new place to eat! This is a must try if you like fresh tasting food that is full of flavor. I had the portobello panini and holy shit it was amazing. I can't get over how delicious the sandwich was, the bread was the perfect amouny of crispy and the mushrooms...the mushrooms! I can't even describe the deliciousness. It came with a salad that had a really tasty dressing, very light with the right amount of flavor. The service was fantastic. I asked for no cheese and the person taking my order was so thoughtful and asked if i wanted cucumbers in it instead of the cheese. That seems really simple but not a lot of places will be that thoughtful. Can't wait to come back and try the avocado toast. read more

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Delish food made with fresh ingredients. Excellent coffee bar. Waffles are delicious!! Don't leave without trying one. Wonderful little spot, we will be back. read more

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

Self seating, order at the register. Two booster seats and one wood high chair available for kids. Some board games available to play at table. Only one table seats four but other six two-seater tables available. You can push two together for a group. If your looking for a fresh, HEALTHY meal then you should eat here. Smaller portions but that's the quantity of food that makes for a healthy meal. If you are a BIG eater and are looking to gorge yourself than go elsewhere. I don't know how little kids would like the menu options but they could order the waffle. read more

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Lovely little cafe behind the bookstore. Food, service, ambiance are all excellent. Coffee drinks are all well made. Definitely try the Liege Waffle. read more