Guidebook for Mammoth Lakes
Food Scene
Toomey's
6085 Minaret RdBest food in town!
Best Coffee! I am an unrepentant coffee snob (and caffeine addict) and have visited hundreds of specialty coffee joints in my travels around the world over the last 15 years, and BV is legitimately one of my favorite coffee shops in CA. It is always my first stop on every visit to Mammoth. The single best espresso I have ever had was actually pulled in this shop in 2017 from an Ethiopian roast that tasted like bananas and buttered toast. I can't recommend this place enough. Be patient if you arrive at peak hours. Don't skip the belgian waffles.
66 locals recommend
Black Velvet Coffee | Espresso Bar
3343 Main StBest Coffee! I am an unrepentant coffee snob (and caffeine addict) and have visited hundreds of specialty coffee joints in my travels around the world over the last 15 years, and BV is legitimately one of my favorite coffee shops in CA. It is always my first stop on every visit to Mammoth. The single best espresso I have ever had was actually pulled in this shop in 2017 from an Ethiopian roast that tasted like bananas and buttered toast. I can't recommend this place enough. Be patient if you arrive at peak hours. Don't skip the belgian waffles.
The Stove
644 Old Mammoth RdBest breakfast!
John's Pizza Works
3499 Main StBest pizza.
Giovanni's Pizzeria
437 Old Mammoth RdBest Italian food
Fantastic food, wine, and groceries. A real surprise in Mammoth.
53 locals recommend
Bleu Handcrafted Foods Market & Kitchen
106 Old Mammoth RdFantastic food, wine, and groceries. A real surprise in Mammoth.
A local favorite, and not much of a secret. If you want affordable AUTHENTIC Mexican food, this is your joint. This is where the locals eat. This is not bougie Mexican food. This is the place you go after burning a lot of calories and want real Mexican food for under ten bucks.
13 locals recommend
Latin Market
1566 Tavern RdA local favorite, and not much of a secret. If you want affordable AUTHENTIC Mexican food, this is your joint. This is where the locals eat. This is not bougie Mexican food. This is the place you go after burning a lot of calories and want real Mexican food for under ten bucks.
Drinks & Nightlife
Clocktower Cellar
6080 Minaret RdBest whiskey selection.
One of the best tequila selections in the USA. Seriously. The owner is a friend and has stocked nearly 600 bottles. I have collected tequila and know of no place in the state with more. Good food too!
73 locals recommend
Gomez's Mexican Restaurant
100 Canyon BlvdOne of the best tequila selections in the USA. Seriously. The owner is a friend and has stocked nearly 600 bottles. I have collected tequila and know of no place in the state with more. Good food too!
Mammoth Brewing Company
18 Lake Mary RdBest beer in Mammoth. Another must visit.
Everything Else
Side Door
100 Canyon BlvdBest wine bar.