Tasty, fresh and always creative breakfasts and sandwiches. And love that it is situated in the indie Spellbinder Bookstore. We live outside of the area but always make a point to get a meal at Pupfish Cafe when we are visiting the Eastern Sierras. read more

Good was really good. Fresh and everything that we purchased was really solid. Locals were very present with many hellos between staff and customers. read more

Nice little place to check out after photographing the Sunrise at Lake Sabrina! I got the egg, cheese panini with sausage added to it and it was pretty darn good. I also got a side of tomato basil soup which was served at a perfect temperature and it was tasty especially with the type of cheese they put which is Parmesan. The latte I got was great too and it had a nice nutty flavor to it. I usually put sugar or sweetener of some kind in my coffees but the flavor was so enjoyable I felt like it didn't need anything else. The pecan granola bars looked great and if I ever stop by I'll have to give that a try. read more

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

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Drove through this town and was pleasantly surprised by this cute little cafe! I had the portabello mushroom panini (add avocado) and it was really delicious. Waffles were good, nothing spectacular. Logistically, I think they could use some work in terms of matching people with their orders bc they kept getting it wrong...maybe try a number system? But the food was yummy and the staff nice. If I ever find myself driving through this town, I'll def go again :) Also - plenty of parking. Door is located in the back / not street side, which is weird. Attached to a cute bookstore! Clean bathrooms. read more

Pupfish Cafe - Portabello mushroom panini plus avocado. So good! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bishop, California

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As an avocado enthusiast, I am very pleased with the avocado toast (with egg, chili flakes and basil). The waffle sandwich had toasted syrup on the side and was delicious. Coffee cake was yummy. Not a fan of the roasted rice green tea but staff replaced it with a coffee. We decided to try something while passing through on our trucking route. I'm glad we did. Boyfriend satisfied toddler satisfied and me too read more

Pupfish Cafe is a small "mom and pop" restaurant tucked inside the back of a book store, and unless you are a local resident of Bishop, California, you'd probably not even know the restaurant exists, if not for their presence on the web. The cafe is "funky," local and in keeping with Bishop, not at all cosmopolitan, yet it reminds me of the kind of small cafe you'd find in the bohemian atmosphere of many trendy San Francisco neighborhoods. The food is excellent, the service is fast and super friendly, and the atmosphere is priceless. If you're looking for a great breakfast or lunch, and you want to get off Main Street - literally - and enjoy good food, with lots of relaxation included, head over to Pupfish Cafe, located in Bishop, CA. read more

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How I rate: ***** - Best in class. (Has nothing to do with ambiance). **** - Worth driving out of your way for. *** - Will come back, if in the area. ** - Better options out there. * - Don't do it! _____ You Will Dig This Place, If You Want... ...Good, quick, and easy, for takeout (breakfast, or lunch) ...Quality, while on a budget. ...A Bite to wash down your coffee with, but don't want to splurge on brunch. What I Had... ...The Waffle - Sweet enough to not even need syrup; yum factor is high. ...Tuna Fish Sandwich - On point, filling, and quality bread. The Bonuses... ...Very nice service. A small, local business that cares about you coming back. ...Located at the back of a cool looking bookstore (currently closed, due to Covid). If I lived in Bishop, would come here a lot. read more

I was so excited to find the Pupfish Cafe! I try to eat a Paleo diet as best I can wherever I am. Pupfish actually has a section of their menu labeled Paleo breakfast. I ordered the eggs on avocado- 2 scrambled eggs on a whole sliced avocado topped with kalamata olives, chili flakes and basil. It was amazing yet simple and it made me very happy! My husband ordered the same thing and he also ordered a Liège waffle- they are made with a yeast based brioche dough studded with special pearls of sugar that caramelize when it's cooked. It's served in a paper bag and you eat it with your hands. He absolutely loved it!! I also got a piece of gluten free zucchini bread which I ate later that day and it was moist and delicious!! Pupfish Cafe is located at the back of a bookstore and it has about 6 tables. There was a steady stream of people eating there and the majority of them were locals. Next time I'm in Bishop, I'm definitely going back! read more

Pupfish Cafe - Eggs on avocado with gluten free toast! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bishop, California

This was an excellent stop off the mountain for a bite and hang out with the pup. The bookstore is a gem and the food was tasty. The salad that comes with the panini is simple and delicious. read more

First off the place was So cute and the staff was amazing !! I got the waffle sandwich and it was bomb !!

A small cafe in the back of the bookstore, a hidden gem! The Belgian waffle and the Belgian breakfast waffle was a hit with our group. Didn't even have time to take pictures! read more

I wasn't expecting much....but to my amazement the panini breakfast sandwich was spectacular! It had the perfect amount of cheese a d the most yummy ham. The cappuccino was nearly perfect with the only exception of not having micro foamed milk which takes a lot of time to learn how to do. All in all I will make it a point to come here whenever I'm in town. read more

Pupfish is great! Amazing liege waffle sandwiches and great coffee. No need to wait the hours it takes to go to schats bakery now that I've found this cafe! read more

We love Pupfish. The sandwiches, quiches and cookies are delicious! We are confident that they are following all health precautions and we feel very safe ordering and enjoying their food. My personal favorites include the spinach feta quiche and the egg and cheese panini (with added avocado.) Highly recommend! read more

It is so tasty here, they have best smoked Turkey and avocado panini sandwiches EVER! Add sriracha The staff is very friendly. read more

Really cute little spot in the back of a bookstore. Paninis and chai latte were great read more

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

Taylor and crew never fail!! Great coffee drinks, quiche is killer, waffles and specialty toasts are always the best. Can't drive up to mammoth without stopping for a bite. Can we please open a satellite location in LA read more

Such a peaceful spot to grab some amazing food. We were greeted with a warm "hello" and a well thought out menu with many healthy and tasty options encompassing many flavor profiles. There's something for everyone here! We got a chance to talk with the owner who is very passionate about her town and customers! I highly recommend the curry chicken sandwich, my wife was blown away by the portobello sandwich, and my daughter slammed the grilled cheese and tomato soup. It'll make you happy to eat here and your body will thank you! read more

What a great little place in Bishop on the Main Street. Quiche was a piece of art and delicious at the same time and the spinach salad just about the best anywhere ever! Excellent value. The Cappuccino and Latte were also delicious. What a find. Staff super friendly. Highly recommend! read more

I loved the coffee and the friendly staff. The egg avocado breakfast salad was really healthy and tasty. It was a chill yet upbeat nice atmosphere to start my day in read more

I like the waffles. I like the soup and grilled cheese. I like the side salad with my sandwiches. It's pretty tiny so you might have to get it to go, but it's good food and local. They do have a few tables out back to sit at if the weather is good. read more

This place is the bomb. Not your traditional breakfast, it's health and out of this world delicious. I had two poached eggs on abed of of greens with avocado and turkey. It also had a pesto on it that complimented it perfectly. My friend got a waffle breakfast that looked like dessert. If you're close by give this place a try I'm confident you'll love it!! Just remember it's not a greasy spoon, it's a delicious healthy breakfast place read more

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Coffee not great. Breakfast ok but only 4 choices. Order from the counter. Just not what I was expecting.

We stopped here randomly on our drive home to San Diego and it was such a pleasure. We had a little trouble finding the place (it's located in the back of the bookstore) but we were so pleased when we got here! Adorable outside seating and delicious drinks and food options! We'll definitely be stopping by again if we're out that way! And you should too! read more

Best latte I have had in years, with beautiful foam art too! The egg and cheese breakfast panini was fresh and delectable with a wonderful cilantro pesto spread. Warm and friendly service and and interesting clientele. I recommend this spot highly to anyone passing through! read more

A fantastic piece, coffee was absolutely amazing. The breakfast was nothing less than total perfection. Service was impeccable!

On our last day in Bishop We decided to have breakfast at Pupfish Cafe, we hit a home run with their breakfast sandwiches. I had a Mexican avocado toast with one poached egg (microwaved style but very good). My husband had an Egg and Cheese Panini and with ham and their Cilantro Caper Spread. The Cilantro Capers Spread should be a staple on every sandwich it is delicious. I can guarantee you that the next time we come to Bishop we will be going to the pupfish cafe for breakfast or lunch. read more

Pupfish Cafe - Mexican Avocado Toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bishop, California

We stopped here for breakfast on the way home from Mammoth. There was a little confusion about getting into the restaurant because it's in the back of the spellbound bookstore, which I also highly recommend, but the service was wonderful, everyone was super friendly and the food was delicious. I had gotten the egg and cheese panini with the red pepper sauce (forgot the actual name sorry) and my husband had oldest had the breakfast waffle and youngest had a waffle and all of them said it was one of the best waffles they have had. We're definitely planning to go back our next trip read more

Charming Cafe This little coffee/cafe shop is located in the back of Spellbinder bookstore. Space for seating is limited but service is great- very friendly and restaurant was extremely clean. Local artwork is scattered on the walls providing some entertainment while my order was being completed. Nice relaxing atmosphere. I stopped in for a quick bite and a caffeinated beverage. I ordered a delicious iced mocha, that came in a nice sized tall glass along with a turkey and provolone panini. I had my panini served on a chibata roll with cilantro caper spread. My panini came with a fresh garden salad. read more

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

We come here every time we make the drive up to Mammoth- this place is such a gem! Local, delicious and cozy. Their waffles are the best I've ever had! read more

It's cute, quiet, alongside the book store. The special is my personal fave....Grilled cheese & Tomato soup.

What an exceptional place! Adjoined to a bookstore, Pupfish Cafe offers delicious food at a reasonable price. My friend and I split a Lèige Waffle and the Norwegian Avocado Toast and it was the perfect blend of salty and sweet and my other two friends who were with us also loved their breakfast sandwiches. Staff was friendly. There are board games to play while you wait for your food to be prepared. There is a clearly designated "bus your own tray and silverware" section which even some major chains seem to goof up. This place has it together and is all-around great! read more

Pupfish Cafe - Split a Lèige Waffle and Norwegian Avocado Toast: a perfect sweet/savory combo! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bishop, California

So yummy! So friendly! They had an excellent hot mocha. Everyone was so sweet and the food was super fresh. Highly recommend! read more

Quaint little spot in the center of town. It wasn't for Yelp we would never had noticed this place. Located in the back of a bookstore, we parked in the back for a quick lunch on our way to mammoth. We called ahead and they had our order ready to eat upon arrival. We had 3 sandwiches. All were good. Served with a side salad. 4 stars because this was a place that was nice, decent, good, nothing to say negatively at all, however because it wasn't a place we would have to stop at each time now i felt 4 stars is a fair rating. read more

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We stopped through town from Mammoth, looking for a dog friendly location for brunch. Pupfish was perfect! We sat outside in the back by the parking lot where there were misters on due to the heat. We had the Mediterranean toast and the tuna melt along with a vanilla iced latte. The food was delicious and so was the latte! Perfect spot, the cafe is located in the back of the bookstore. Great service too thank you! read more

This is a charming place behind the book store. The menu is interesting with some healthy, unique foods. Scoring on that would be a 5. The service I received from the owner is a zero. She was exceptionally rude. The gentleman taking my order was great - she was not. I didn't get what I ordered twice and she then loudly told me I owed more money (which I knew and had already mentioned I would pay). I felt attacked and belittled. read more

Really delicious breakfast sandwiches. The waffle breakfast sandwich is amazing. Great chai tea. Highly recommend!!

Our favorite place for breakfast in Bishop! We love the Paninis and the paleo breakfast. Delicious baked goods as well! They support other local businesses as well for their baked goods and such so we REALLY love to support this business for keeping it so local! It is alsI is great place for small meetings. I would be remiss to not mention how fabulous the waitstaff is. We love coming here for so many reasons! read more

Love this place! The quiche was amazing! I will definitely be back! I did buy all of their bakery goodies. So far the chocolate chip cookies were delicious! read more

Food looks simple and so good like the decor very laid back and relaxing. The food is so good will be coming back great find inside a book store. read more