Susan’s Guidebook
Food scene
First Chair
Excellent menu for lunch if you are on the go. The gyros are our favorite.
Highly recommended if you want to plan it around a nice road trip of the June Lake Loop, Mono Lake Visitors Center and/or a visit to Lake Ellery at the top of Tioga Pass
21 locals recommend
Whoa Nellie Deli
22 Vista Point DriveHighly recommended if you want to plan it around a nice road trip of the June Lake Loop, Mono Lake Visitors Center and/or a visit to Lake Ellery at the top of Tioga Pass
Coffee
Excellent for coffee and breakfast burrito on the way to the mountain.
62 locals recommend
Stellar Brew & Natural Cafe
3280 Main StExcellent for coffee and breakfast burrito on the way to the mountain.
In my opinion, this is the best cup of coffee in Mammoth. They are a craft coffee roaster and very serious about their coffee. Plenty of parking for grabbing a cup on your way up to the mountain.
66 locals recommend
Black Velvet Coffee | Espresso Bar
3343 Main StIn my opinion, this is the best cup of coffee in Mammoth. They are a craft coffee roaster and very serious about their coffee. Plenty of parking for grabbing a cup on your way up to the mountain.
This was the first coffee house in Mammoth, and it is my favorite, a habit that’s hard to break.
In the same center as Rite Aid, the Hardware Store and FootLoose, so it’s great to combine with errands. They have a nice ambient cafe and outdoor seating in the summer. This one is closest to condo, yet the other two are a just minute further.
53 locals recommend
Looney Bean
26 Old Mammoth RdThis was the first coffee house in Mammoth, and it is my favorite, a habit that’s hard to break.
In the same center as Rite Aid, the Hardware Store and FootLoose, so it’s great to combine with errands. They have a nice ambient cafe and outdoor seating in the summer. This one is closest to condo, yet the other two are a just minute further.
This is the biggest Starbucks in California, so I am throwing it in the guidebook, for all of you who are on auto pilot for a Starbucks. However the coffee and ambience is better in the other three coffee houses, which are owned and operated by local Mammoth Residents.
19 locals recommend
Starbucks
481 Old Mammoth RdThis is the biggest Starbucks in California, so I am throwing it in the guidebook, for all of you who are on auto pilot for a Starbucks. However the coffee and ambience is better in the other three coffee houses, which are owned and operated by local Mammoth Residents.
Grab a Beer... Wine or Whiskey
Places to try some of the local brews, a glass wine or a cocktail.
This place is great for outdoor relaxation and delicious recovery food and beer after a day of hiking, biking or fishing. Live Music Sundays from 4-9pm during summer. (Summer Music Series)
184 locals recommend
Mammoth Brewing Company
18 Lake Mary RdThis place is great for outdoor relaxation and delicious recovery food and beer after a day of hiking, biking or fishing. Live Music Sundays from 4-9pm during summer. (Summer Music Series)
T-Bar Social Club
2588 CA-158Great venue for a drink and live music from local artists.
Distant Brewing
568 Old Mammoth RdWalking distance from condo or a one minute drive.
Great casual spot for lunch, dinner or a glass of wine. Located in the village.
18 locals recommend
Side Door
100 Canyon BlvdGreat casual spot for lunch, dinner or a glass of wine. Located in the village.
Great spot in the Village to try a flight of high sierra spirits.
44 locals recommend
Shelter Distilling
100 Canyon BlvdGreat spot in the Village to try a flight of high sierra spirits.
Nice place to sit outside during the summer after fishing, hiking or cycling.
48 locals recommend
Liberty Sports Bar and Grill
3399 Main StNice place to sit outside during the summer after fishing, hiking or cycling.
Clocktower Cellar
6080 Minaret RdGreat spot for a beer, watch the game, shoot pool
The bar upstairs is a nice place for a beer or a margarita to go with your tacos.
140 locals recommend
Roberto's Mexican Cafe
271 Old Mammoth RdThe bar upstairs is a nice place for a beer or a margarita to go with your tacos.
Nice place to grab a beer and an appetizer after a big day on the mountain or the lake.
138 locals recommend
Mammoth Tavern - Mammoth
587 Old Mammoth RdNice place to grab a beer and an appetizer after a big day on the mountain or the lake.
Breakfast
Excellent Place for Breakfast, walking distance from condo. My family's number 1 place for breakfast when we are in town.
58 locals recommend
The Warming Hut
343 Old Mammoth RdExcellent Place for Breakfast, walking distance from condo. My family's number 1 place for breakfast when we are in town.
This place is a Mammoth staple for breakfast and has been around for many years. It is great for that day that you choose not to get up early to head to to the mountain.
117 locals recommend
The Stove
644 Old Mammoth RdThis place is a Mammoth staple for breakfast and has been around for many years. It is great for that day that you choose not to get up early to head to to the mountain.
Good Life Cafe
126 Old Mammoth RdGood for breakfast and lunch
Casual Dinner
This place is our family's go to for drinks and appetizers or for dinner, with a great vibe and beautiful views of the Sherwins.
138 locals recommend
Mammoth Tavern - Mammoth
587 Old Mammoth RdThis place is our family's go to for drinks and appetizers or for dinner, with a great vibe and beautiful views of the Sherwins.
Another one of our family favorites, go to their upstairs lounge for great views and good Happy Hour during the winter, outside on the patio is nice during summer.
140 locals recommend
Roberto's Mexican Cafe
271 Old Mammoth RdAnother one of our family favorites, go to their upstairs lounge for great views and good Happy Hour during the winter, outside on the patio is nice during summer.
Located in the Village, one can always count on a good meal here.
46 locals recommend
53 Kitchen & Cocktails
6201 Minaret RdLocated in the Village, one can always count on a good meal here.
Nice during the summer to sit outside for lunch or dinner. Located in the Village.
73 locals recommend
Gomez's Mexican Restaurant
100 Canyon BlvdNice during the summer to sit outside for lunch or dinner. Located in the Village.
This is owned by the chef who founded Whoa Nellie Deli at the Mobile Mart at the base of Tioga Pass. Excellent food. Good for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
38 locals recommend
Toomey's
6085 Minaret RdThis is owned by the chef who founded Whoa Nellie Deli at the Mobile Mart at the base of Tioga Pass. Excellent food. Good for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
A staple for pizza night. It has a very “Mammothy” vibe, and a nice bar for that cold beer to go with your pizza.
67 locals recommend
John's Pizza Works
3499 Main StA staple for pizza night. It has a very “Mammothy” vibe, and a nice bar for that cold beer to go with your pizza.
This is nice during the summer, when it is still light out and one can enjoy the nice views. They often have live music.
11 locals recommend
Dos Alas CubaRican Café & Lounge
101 Sherwin Creek RdThis is nice during the summer, when it is still light out and one can enjoy the nice views. They often have live music.
Bar Sierra is the new name. It is a very short walk from the condo, just across the street at the Sierra Nevada Inn. They have BBQ and specialty cocktails
67 locals recommend
Rafters Restaurant & Lounge
202 Old Mammoth RdBar Sierra is the new name. It is a very short walk from the condo, just across the street at the Sierra Nevada Inn. They have BBQ and specialty cocktails
Dinner Date Night
Skadi
94 Berner StReally good food and a nice romantic restaurant.
The Lakefront Restaurant
163 Twin Lakes RdExcellent at sunset with views of the Lake.
This is our number one place for dinner, partly because we have 35 yrs of history here. A short drive from Mammoth. Make reservations to arrive well before sunset. Excellent food and service. Arrive two hours before your reservation to hike the trail around Convict Lake, if you are feeling energetic before dinner.
19 locals recommend
The Restaurant at Convict Lake
2000 Convict Lake RdThis is our number one place for dinner, partly because we have 35 yrs of history here. A short drive from Mammoth. Make reservations to arrive well before sunset. Excellent food and service. Arrive two hours before your reservation to hike the trail around Convict Lake, if you are feeling energetic before dinner.
Petra's Bistro & Wine Bar
6080 Minaret RdThis is one of our favorite restaurants when in Mammoth. Highly recommend
20 locals recommend
Morrison's Restaurant and Bar
3516 Main StThis is one of our favorite restaurants when in Mammoth. Highly recommend
Excellent Italian food. A favorite is the Lamb Ravioli. Also a nice place to dine at the bar if you cannot get a reservation.
Vulcania
Excellent Italian food. A favorite is the Lamb Ravioli. Also a nice place to dine at the bar if you cannot get a reservation.
Mogul Restaurant
1528 Tavern RdThis place is a Mammoth staple, and has been for decades.
Healthy Eats
Garden of Eat'n Cafe
588 Old Mammoth RdWalking distance from the condos and delicious food.
Excellent for "on the go" fresh juice and shots, bowls and salads. This is a daily ritual in our family to grab a shot and a juice that are pre-made each day on the way to the mountain. If you have a minute you can custom order as well.
30 locals recommend
Elixir Superfood & Juice
3325 Main StExcellent for "on the go" fresh juice and shots, bowls and salads. This is a daily ritual in our family to grab a shot and a juice that are pre-made each day on the way to the mountain. If you have a minute you can custom order as well.