Breakfast was ok. Service was nice but incredibly slow, especially considering there were only 5 people in the restaurant. Sat with empty plates for 15 minutes, then sat with the check for another 20. read more

Good spot to stop on the way to Mammoth. great soup, burgers, homemade pies, chicken alfredo. Staff is very friendly and helpful

Went with a group, waitress spilled someone else's coffee on me, my shorts, my area and pretended it didn't happen, didn't even acknowledge. We had to ask for more napkins to wipe up her mess. Literally would not even make eye contact with me and no response when I told her thank you for every interaction, I was definitely not being a jerk here. Waitress was harried and forgot toast for one of our meals. I've been to many restaurants and diners in many countries and states, worst service I've experienced. Would not recommend. read more

There are two restaurants in this town I love. That's Totem Cafe and Merry Go Round. I thought the French roll was going to be a weird touch at first but I ended up devouring the burger. It was incredibly tasty and exactly something you would want after hiking all day. Staff were very friendly, there was no wait, and the restaurant was very clean. read more

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I ordered the breakfast burrito from here. Staff was friendly and the portions were really big! Restaurant reminded me of grandma's kitchen. Great deal for what you spend - which is rare in this economy. read more

This place is a gem. We showed up for breakfast as a group of 8 hungry cyclists. The staff was kind and accommodating. The ser once sizes were big and the food was hearty and delicious. They were super generous in filling up our water bottles too. read more

Yelp needs to offer half stars because I really want to give them 3 1/2 stars for effort. I had pancakes and eggs and bacon. Eggs and bacon were fine but pancakes were rubbery. My husband had chorizo and tortillas - he seem to like it real well. The waitress was extremely friendly and attentive to refill my coffee several times. They have signatures engraved into the wood walls of celebrities that made movies in lone Pine when the western genre was popular. Everything was clean and they wipe down the tables in between customers. read more

Good coffee and pie! We were going through Line Pine and I had to wait for about an hour for a call before we hit the road. Totem cafe was nearby, so I stopped for a coffee and then I saw the pies! Yup! I thought the heck with the calories and asked for a slice of blueberry pie to go with my coffee, and you know what? I did not regret it for a second! Both hit the spot. Totem Cafe offers more than just coffee and pies, but I did not get to try anything else,maybe next time. read more

Totem Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lone Pine, California

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The food was very good forgot to take pictures. We had pancakes and eggs the pancakes were delicious kinda of crusty on the edges and soft in the middle and big seriously you can share we each had our own but we could of shared the pancakes they give you 2 big ones. We went on Memorial Day but we got there just in time because while we were waiting for our food it was getting crowed. There were only 2 girls serving one taking the orders and the other bringing out the food I don't think they expected the crowd so it was a little slow but overall they did a good job handling the crowed the chief was probably going crazy trying to cook all that food he was a little slow but considering the crowed it's was expected. They have inside and outside seating we would go back it was great vibe and great scenery we are people watchers. read more

Awesome service and friendly staff. I've stopped here twice and both times was a good experience. Ordered their rib eye steak. Steak was pretty good and temperature was perfect. Thank you. read more

Totem Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lone Pine, California

Great place . Great wine . Loved the Fried Chicken . I hope to return again sometime . The staff are very friendly . Love it Rock on with twenty billion garlic naan socks on read more

Stopped by this cafe while on my way to Whitney portal. Great service with refilling our coffee and checking in on us. Food was fresh and delicious! Came with a side of sliced watermelon. Beautiful view of the Sierra mountains from the window. Street parking available out front :) read more

Enjoyed the clubhouse sandwich with onion rings, grilled chicken with pineapple sandwich, Philly cheese and tuna melt. Our fave were the club and chicken & pineapple, and the onion rings. Served was attentive and friendly. Will be back when we pass through Lone Pine! read more

Good food and cozy ambiance. Our waiter was the nicest! We didn't get his name but we dined on 11/11/23 at 7 pm. We Will return whenever we are back on the 395 read more

Everything about this place was amazing! The minute you walk in you feel at home. I knew walking in I wanted the Hot Chocolate and was NOT disappointed! The weather outside was perfect for a hot chocolate and a classic pancake breakfast!! Seriously you need to make this one of your stops! The ladies there were amazing as well the service is unmatched! read more

Totem Cafe - Hot Chocolate - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lone Pine, California

Upon arriving it's a super cute spot and the waitress was great. I love the Native American decor. I love the whole western feel. The waitress was accommodating. I have two toddlers and they were very helpful. The main reason I have to knock down two stars is there were two flies that kept trying to go into our food. We'd shoo them away and they'd come. It was hard to eat with the annoying bugs swarming our food. We were eating inside by the way. The food was okay. It was nothing special that I'd want to come back for. It reminded me of cafeteria food. The waitress was nice and the service was great but the eating experience was not great. read more

We made a quick stop here to get some food takeaway and eat on our drive up to mammoth. We ordered chicken strips, bacon cheese burger, and Ortega burger. The chicken strips were amazing! Crispy tendered and flavorful. The chicken was not greasy. It came out hot, succulent, and fresh! The bacon cheese burger I had was excellent. Bacon was crispy, burger was fatty and juicy. It was definitely not your average burger even though it may sound ordinary. They offer outdoor seating during covid. Even though the wait was long for food, it was worth it. read more

This is the place to eat if you're driving from L A to Mammouth. It's kind of halfway. Good service, good food, easy parking . Old building, established restaurant . Fresh food, not denny's The whole city is only 6 blocks long. read more

Spotted this restaurant while heading to Mobius Arch so we decided to dine here since it had outdoor seating and was shaded in the 100 degree weather. We ordered a pink lemonade and an Arnold Palmer to start. After a few minutes, our server came out and told us that they only have sodas, tea and water available. No biggie. So we just went for the water. I ordered the 12 oz. Rib Eye (Medium) and Fried Chicken Dinner. Each entree item came with a salad and a side. I have to say that the ranch was pretty good. Tasted like it was made in house and doesn't have the off the shelf taste like alot of the ranch sauce you get in the supermarket. Then came our entrees. The Rib Eye didn't look bad at all. I can see that they put some type of seasoning on it. When I cut in to it, it did look like it was cooked to medium well. It wasn't dry or anything, but was a little bland even though they put some seasoning on it. Luckily, I had the ranch sauce to make it taste better. The baked potato was actually pretty good. The Fried Chicken that came out looked dry to me and there were some pieces that was small and didn't look proportionate to the rest of the pieces. The gravy on the mashed potatoes didn't look appetizing either. It reminded me of cafeteria style mashed potatoes with the yellow gravy on top. As for the service, I thought it was just ok. With just 1 other party actually dining at the time, I did wish that the server checked up on us more often. But I can understand that they would rather stay inside were it was air conditioned than be outside in 100 degree heat. read more

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Marco's was our waiter he was so pleasant and welcoming! We asked him what he recommended and he suggested the grilled chicken sandwich- it was good! Fun little place and reasonable prices. read more

We were on a HWY 395 road trip last week and stayed over in Lone Pine for the night. We asked the desk clerk for a recommendation for a good place for dinner. He said '"Totem Cafe", so off we went. Our young server Obi was a pleasure. Very friendly and helpful. The food was good old fashioned American chow. It was very satisfying. All in all a very good experience. read more

My husband, my service dog and I came in for lunch today. We ordered the totem burger and Philly cheesesteak. My burger was perfection. The cheesesteak is not a traditional cheesesteak but it is well worth it all on its own. There seemed to be only one server running the entire place but she did a great job! I'll definitely come back again. read more

Waited almost an hour for food to come out. It was clear that our order was forgotten since as soon as we asked the server on the status, they began to bring out our orders. After all that, we had random extra charges on the bill? Bonus: the silver had food crust on it. read more

Some of the worst fried chicken I've had in any restaurant. Menu describes them as "four pieces," but they are tiny, and two were from one split wing. Overcooked, dry, with the taste of old bargain bin Cornish game hen rather than standard chicken. Crazy they're asking $21-$22 for this plate. They're better off removing this from the menu. The others in party had pasta dishes, and the servings were scant, given the cost of the meals. Small pasta portions hiding in a huge bath of sauce. The soup of the day was sopa de Albondigas. I wasn't expecting mi Abuelita's version of this soup, and it had an acceptable flavor, but the broth was way too fatty. Food is zero stars. The server was very nice, and so the score averaged up to two stars. read more

The atmosphere lacks a bit, and the food is just a bit better than average, however, the service was wonderful. Leanne was kind, accommodating, and even gave us great tips for how to get the most out of Lone Pine. read more

Hot the spot. Great cafe/dinner with Americana vibes: signatures of movie starts in 60s and before, The Star Spangled Banner song framed, and cool music. Great food and service :-) read more

You have to get breakfast here! Everything is home made, good quality and delcious! I got the blueberry pancakes and they were big, fluffy and loaded with blueberries. My side of homemade home-fires were also home cooked and seasoned perfectly. Most importantly, they had great coffee and lots of refills. Waitress was sweet, friendly and helpful in pointing out places to go in Lone Pine. Prices were relative to the area but portions were generous. My new favorite breakfast stop! read more

This place is one of the best local cafe on the way to mammoth. We really enjoyed the place and it's decoration. The food was great and coffee was fresh and perfect. Staff are very polite, kind and warm. read more

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We liked the rustic decor and family atmosphere of this place, but we found the menu choices a bit limited for us and ended up with a tuna sandwich. It has some quirky features that add to the atmosphere, but to be honest I don't think I'd go out of my way to return again. read more

Totem Cafe - Dig that faux-Western decor! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lone Pine, California

Food super delicious, big portions, and the waitress super nice. Unlimited refills of coffee was the best!

Totem Cafe felt pretty average. They have vey average food with nothing spectacular or outstanding tastes. We ordered a Clubhouse Sandwich and the soup of the day which was a Cream if Chicken. The food came out pretty quick but after that we didn't really have much service. The waiter was very friendly but she was clearly stretched thin. As for seating, there seems to be plenty for how many people visit but it's kind of oddly spaced out. Overall it seemed clean and seems like they're going for a hometown vibe. Overall, I'd recommend trying something else in Lone Pine before visiting here. read more

Great food, nice staff and we will definitely be back. We were passing thru town on our way to June Lake. Chicken fried steak, biscuits & gravy and veggie omelet was delish! read more

Great coffee fast service and friendly staff. cozy atmosphere great place to stop on a long ride. Would definitely come back.

It is said that one never gets to see a restaurant at its best until one dines at their busiest. Today, I dined at their busiest and found the service and food to be at its best. My father ordered the hot turkey sandwich and I had the spaghetti for lunch, along with a garden salad. The garden salad was fresh and updated with more than iceberg lettuce. This was a marked improvement from a previous review. The spaghetti was great and not overly burdened with mushrooms in the sauce. What impressed me most was the attention paid by the wait staff, knowing they were busy and stressed. They were attentive and courteous without being overly intrusive. They did a wonderful job! read more

After reading reviews on Yelp, i was drawn to Totem because I saw how some of the other ones actually ignored their customers and/or were rude and they cam here. When i got here, it was busy but the head waitress, friendly and welcoming, cleared off a table that had hust been vacated. She quickly wiped it down and then fanned the table in a humoroys attempt to dry it. That was a great beginning w excellent customer service. Then another equally friendly waitress took my order my coffee, breakfast burrito and hash browns. All were delicious. Then i had this thought "I'd like a coffee refill. " Two seconds later the waitress came ovrr and poured me another cup. I said to her, "You read my mind! " she laughed and went on her way. Now folks, that's fine customer service if you ask me! Who wants to be ignored or encounter rude employees!? Go here, you won't regret it. read more

Totem Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lone Pine, California

Worst lunch ever! Bread too dry to eat. Not what I would call a homey place. The waitress, however, was cordial and efficient. Hard pass the next time I'm in Lone Pine, California. read more

This cute sounding cafe in a cute sounding town (Lone Pine) on the way to Mammoth was so disappointing, but all the warning signs were there...! Miles away from the sea, yet there's fish on the menu?! A waitress who didn't know *anything* about the dishes...WARNING... I ordered the special of the day. Friday was fish and chip day. It was crap. The fish was grey and the batter was soggy and greasy, as were the fries as though they were cooked twice and in warm, not hot oil. Yuck. The halibut was better, but only just. And served with a crap salad and a baked potato which was pretty good (but can you go wrong baking a potato?!) There are some locals who come here, but I doubt they ordered the same as us. Most of the folks here are winter sports tourists and I doubt they are repeat customers :) My only advice is to skip Totem Cafe unless you're looking for postcards and try the Merry Go Round across the street that looks so cute... read more

Totem Cafe - Looks can be deceptive...this was crap! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lone Pine, California

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Stopped for breakfast. It was OK. Food came out Luke warm at best. Great service. Nice big space and very clean.

Service was good ordered fried chicken it was terrible mashed potatoes were cold gravy was good why would someone serve a chicken like that tells me eat at your oun risk read more

Like others have said, the place looks like it's in need of an update but the food is good and worth a stop. The main reason for my review is to acknowledge the server we had. We were there for dinner on Friday, Dec. 30, 2022. I then went the following morning to get a to-go breakfast (Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022). the server we had was probably the best server I've ever had....ever. She's probably who others have talked about in their reviews. She is intuitive, friendly (without being obnoxious), and seems genuinely interested in making sure you have a wonderful experience. She's a treasure. read more