Bishop has quietly become one of the best food towns along Highway 395.
You can grab a world-famous loaf of bread, a breakfast burrito before heading into the mountains, wood-fired pizza after a long ride, Thai food at the airport, or arguably one of the best burgers in the Eastern Sierra, all within a few blocks of downtown.
If you’re wondering where to eat in Bishop, here are a few of our local favorites.
Pupfish Cafe
One of Bishop’s newer additions, Pupfish has quickly become a go-to for breakfast, brunch, coffee, and sandwiches. The atmosphere feels relaxed and unpretentious, with the kind of menu that works whether you’re fueling up for a day in the mountains or recovering from one.
Great Basin Bakery
A longtime downtown staple, Great Basin Bakery serves fresh pastries, coffee, breakfast, sandwiches, and baked goods from a shaded patio that practically begs you to slow down for a minute. It’s one of those places locals still frequent after years of living here.
Indiego Tasting House
Ask around about the best burger in Bishop and Indiego will come up fast.
The downtown restaurant pairs elevated comfort food with craft beer, cocktails, and one of the more consistently solid menus in town. Whether you’re after a burger, sandwich, or something a little more substantial, it’s worth a stop.
Mahogany Smoked Meats
Part roadside attraction, part culinary institution.
Mahogany has been fueling Highway 395 travelers for decades with smoked jerky, sausages, sandwiches, specialty meats, and enough road trip snacks to get you all the way to Reno or Los Angeles.
Mountain Rambler Brewery
Craft beer and mountain towns tend to go together, and Mountain Rambler has become one of Bishop’s favorite gathering spots.
Expect burgers, sandwiches, rotating beers, live music, and a large outdoor patio that’s particularly good on warm summer evenings.
Crearéé
Part Mexican restaurant, part market, part neighborhood hang.
Crearéé brings a modern approach to Mexican food with tacos, breakfast burritos, pozole, slushes, and a rotating menu that keeps things interesting.
Looney Bean
A Bishop classic.
Looney Bean has been serving espresso, pastries, breakfast burritos, and caffeine to road trippers, climbers, anglers, and locals for years. It’s still one of the easiest places in town to grab a coffee before heading out on an adventure.
Black Sheep Coffee Roasters
Black Sheep feels distinctly Bishop.
Small-batch roasted coffee, a clean modern space, and strong ties to the climbing community make it a favorite among remote workers, van lifers, and locals looking for a quality cup before heading to the Buttermilks.
Thai Thai
Yes, the airport restaurant. And yes, it’s worth it.
Located at Bishop Airport, Thai Thai serves curries, noodles, stir fry, and comfort food that regularly surprises first-time visitors. It’s become one of those places locals recommend almost immediately.
Cloudripper
One of the more exciting additions to Bishop’s food scene, Cloudripper operates as a rotating pop-up featuring East and Southeast Asian-inspired dishes throughout the Eastern Sierra.
Follow their social channels. Menus and locations change regularly.
Piñon Pizza
Wood-fired pizza somehow tastes even better after a day outside.
Piñon Pizza’s mobile pop-up operation has built a loyal following throughout Bishop and the Owens Valley by showing up at breweries, events, and community gatherings with seriously good pizza.
Erick Schat’s Bakery
No list of Bishop food stops would be complete without Schat’s.
Known for fresh bread, pastries, sandwiches, cookies, and its famous Sheepherder Bread, it’s probably the most recognizable stop on Highway 395. Expect lines on busy weekends. They’re usually worth it.
Whiskey Creek
If you’re looking for a classic sit-down dinner, Whiskey Creek remains one of Bishop’s most reliable options.
Steaks, burgers, seafood, cocktails, and generous portions have kept locals and visitors coming back for years.
Don’t Sleep on our Mexican Food
For a town this size, Bishop has an impressive collection of Mexican restaurants.
A few local favorites include:
- Taquería Mi Guadalajara
- Taquería Las Palmas
- Astorga’s Mexican Restaurant
- El Ranchito
- Molcajetes Fusion
- Amigos Mexican Restaurant
Everyone has their favorite. The only real solution is trying them all.
Food Trucks Worth Tracking Down
Some of Bishop’s best meals come from food trucks.
Keep an eye out for local favorites like The Rolling Chef 395, Uncle Shyam’s, and Burger Mania, all of which have developed loyal followings serving burgers, sandwiches, tacos, fries, and other post-adventure essentials.
