​Trailhead Café

Good coffee and sandwiches! The staff are friendly and welcoming, and there are nice outdoor tables in the front and back.

This is a fantastic cozy place for coffee and sandwiches. Great food and a great atmosphere! The people are SO nice and welcoming and they have an amazing garden with lots of birds and butterfly's. Definitely worth a visit!

A lovely little café with very friendly staff. The coffee is excellent and the pastries are fresh and absolutely delicious. Highly recommended for a cozy break.

Really enjoyed this place in October. It’s right outside the east entrance of the park. Great outdoor seating!

+1

This is the "go to spot" for coffee when visiting Lee Vining. Usually there are giant cookies and other sweets to accompany your coffee. There are some chairs in the garden also on the front porch. We ate our breakfast sandwiches in the garden.

Friendly service, excellent food with beautiful gardens. We had the vegan sandwich which was deliciously fresh and very tasty. We also tried the vegan brownie - a bit more cake-like than brownie but delicious nevertheless.

Great coffee made with freshly ground beans. Amazing ambience. Hit this place if you want to have a relaxing coffee in a garden

+6

This place is so dreamy. I had breakfast here -Greentailed and Chai before going backpacking, ended up dreaming about about it for four days!

A must stop on the 395! Great vibes, atmosphere, and coffee

Perfect pit stop right off the 395 for coffees and delicious/ fresh breakfast sandwiches! Might be my favorite breakfast sandwich I’ve ever had. Will definitely be returning !

For the drive over the mountains I placed an order for the stellar blue sandwich as it sounded interesting. Took the first bite passing by the forestry headquarters and the flavors exploded in that bite. Need to enjoy this meal up tioga highway. But finished eating before Ellery lake. Too far away to go order another...now.

These folks are great. While on a years-long road-trip I was driving the 395 on my way to Sedona but was going to visit college friends in June Lake and Bishop to do a bit of climbing. It was late October and late in the day so I camped at Gull Lake on the loop. About 9 at night a bear tried tearing the door off my truck so I sprayed it but it wasn’t going far. I loaded up my stuff, drove back to Lee Vining, parked at the gas station across the street (I had an appt for the next morning - and they leave the heated and clean bathroom unlocked) to spend the night. The lovely woman and her husband at Latte Da sold me a nice pastry and let me use their WiFi to stream radio for the night. Everyone was wonderfully hospitable and the experience was 11/10 on what would become a very long adventure. Greatest little town and cafe above 7000 ft!

Kelly and her team runs a fine establishment. True gourmet coffee and baked goods served with flair and joy. Highlight in Lee Vining. And they offer charming, affordable stay near Yosemite. Great experience!

+2

I love this place! Not only are their drinks and food selections excellent and delicious, but their property and grounds are equally delightful to the yes and spirit! Gorgeous flowers and herbs line the entrance and back yard seating! A place to rest and replenish along the hyway of 395 is a sweet surprise!

+2

Latte Da is always excellent, and has been for the almost 10 years since I first visited. I look forward to their coffee and breakfast sandwiches as if it were a requirement each time I pass through Lee Vining. I love the Sprouted Nest and the Sage Grouse, best enjoyed from their front porch or back gardens!

They have gluten free bread which is also DELICIOUS! And other gluten free pastries. Very good brew. The place itself is the cutest. You have to sit outside if you want to eat there.

Spectacular sandwich, great coffee, very decent prices (particularly after spending time in Yosemite!) great outdoor seating space on front and back lawn. Home made chai. Good people. Go give them your money.

This place is super cute! Friendly staff and great service! I had an espresso and sandwich for breakfast in the backyard. A very easy going and relaxing way to start the day.

Possibly the best Coffee I've ever had. It's easy to order, many options (Cake, Sandwiches, Shakes etc) and the atmosphere outside is great. If I ever come back to Lee Vining I'll visit again 100%. Shoutout to whoever the Barista is.

What a wonderful place to find after being in the mountains for 11 days. Great customer service and smiles all around. Family run shop with excellent coffee and food. All hand prepared by mom in the kitchen. Will stop by here every time I in the area. Great feeling to support such a wonderful local women owned business.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Latte Da Café I tried the Vanilla Latte, and it was perfectly smooth and flavorful. I also tried the Sage Grouse sandwich, replacing the bacon with turkey it was one of the best sandwiches I’ve ever had! And their muffins were absolutely world-class soft, fresh, and delicious. The cozy vibe and friendly service made the experience even better. I’d definitely love to go back again!

On our way to Yosemite via Tioga Pass, we were desperate for a great cup of coffee, and Latte Da delivered beyond all expectations. This place isn't just a coffee shop; it's a destination. From the moment you pull off the highway, you can tell it's special. The coffee itself is top-tier. I had an oat milk latte that was perfectly crafted—rich, smooth, and not a hint of bitterness. My partner's Americano was bold and flavorful, clearly made with high-quality beans. But the real surprise was the food! The breakfast burrito was a revelation: perfectly toasted, packed with fresh ingredients, and the perfect fuel for a day of hiking. The absolute best part, though, is their garden patio. Forget sitting in your car; this is a peaceful, beautiful little sanctuary with gorgeous flowers and a relaxed vibe. It was the perfect place to stretch our legs and savor our breakfast. The staff was incredibly friendly and efficient, managing a busy morning rush with smiles. Don't even think about getting your coffee from a gas station. Latte Da is an essential part of the Eastern Sierra experience. We'll be planning our future road trips to make sure we can stop here.

Cute place with delicious sandwiches and great coffee. I really liked how original their sandwiches were (try egg “patty” for vegetarian option!). Staff was friendly and open to me customizing my order and switching ingredients. Good packing for to go to take hiking.

Great little coffee shop, our drinks were perfect! Their breakfast sandwiches are delicious, and the staff are very welcoming and friendly. Cute little place, wish we'd have gotten some T-shirts, their merch was all really nice.

I just had the Sage Grouse sandwich and a cherry scone and both were extremely delicious! Best food in town. Also the garden atmosphere seating is so pleasant. So glad I stopped in!

What a marvelous surprise. The sandwiches here are served on lusciously soft, flavorful focaccia. We got turkey vultures and found them to be superb. Mostly, I couldn’t stop obsessing over the soft but not dry focaccia. Iced coffees are a lovely compliment. Be sure to check out the sumptuously planted gardens. Clearly, they are a work of love by a talented gardener. Wild, abundant, and intriguing.

One of the best breakfast sandwiches I've had hands down. Would recommend the Rojo Raven (speaking as someone who lives spicy Chinese hotpot and Thai food, watch out the sausage is *actually* spicy!) At 13 bucks a breakfast sandwich, a little on the pricey side though :') El Mono Motel guests get 10% off their order.

This is the place to stop if you are heading across Tioga from Lee Vining! We got 3 different sandwiches and took them up to an Alpine Lake for a picnic. All three were fantastic. The bread is delicious, the aioli a star, and all of the ingredients were super fresh and perfect. Man I wish I wasn’t 2,000 miles away…

Nice vintage feel, cottage gardens back (no traffic noise) and front, lots of birds. We had superb oatmilk coffees, and homemade zucchini bread, both delicious. There are gluten free brownies, Tshirts for sale and accommodation. Quaint place❣️

Without fail...you must stop here. Their sandwiches, coffee with pastries, are perfect. Take that perfection out front amongst the trees, grass, flowers and birds and then take in the sunshine and all those cool rides passing you by on the 395. Or if you prefer a backyard vibe, 'turn left' and sit upon butterflies, hummingbirds, and finches in their manicured patio. Just wonderful. We return often, and never leave unsatisfied. I even bought a killer cool shirt this time. Highly recommend!

Very nice place and great coffee. The girls were super friendly. It has a retro 50s vibe.

Hit this place on the way into Yosemite. Great people, incredible coffee, super cute outdoor seating! Loved it.

A wonderful place for breakfast, and sandwiches to take with you on a hike. We had breakfast in their wonderful flowerful garden. The breakfast pastries (a blueberry muffin and a cherry coffeecake) were delicious, but I don't think they were made fresh that morning. Still very good, and quite big. A chocolate chip cookie (for afternoon snack) was large, very nice, but could use a bit more chocolate (you can never have enough chocolate). The best thing were the sandwiches that we took with us for our hike. It is nice to have a place that will make fresh sandwiches for you in the early morning. My wife had a "vegan green swallow" - house baked focaccia with pesto, hummus, veggies, avocado. She loved it. I had a "Hammonds", with egg, ham, cheddar and jack cheese, on that same wonderful focaccia. Real ham, not pre sliced store grocery store sliced ham. Absolutely wonderful.

Laid back, good service. I enjoyed a dirty chi latte and a great granola in yogurt with fresh berries! Also serve decaf for those that have health restrictions.

Stop here at least once every time I visit the Sierras. The service is always friendly and the food is healthy is delicious. I love sitting on the swing on their porch with a coffee🙌

My daughter raved about Latte Da Cafe and she is right, they serve some interesting and unique coffees in a beautiful setting. You need to look hard for the sign because half of it is covered up by shrubbery but it well worth the stop. They have lovely gardens and tables out back to enjoy your coffee and pastries in. Some lovely Agastache is included in the plantings too!

Amazing cappuccino, espresso and sandwiches and very welcoming ladies at the counter. They bake right there in house, all is so good! A lot of cozy seating on backyard and front porch. Best place for breakfast, will come again.

its a beer life

What a wonderful place to find after being in the mountains for 11 days. Great customer service and smiles all around. Family run shop with excellent coffee and food. All hand prepared by mom in the kitchen. Will stop by here every time I in the area. Great feeling to support such a wonderful local women owned business.

Ani T

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Latte Da Café I tried the Vanilla Latte, and it was perfectly smooth and flavorful. I also tried the Sage Grouse sandwich, replacing the bacon with turkey it was one of the best sandwiches I’ve ever had! And their muffins were absolutely world-class soft, fresh, and delicious. The cozy vibe and friendly service made the experience even better. I’d definitely love to go back again!

Wondering_Man

On our way to Yosemite via Tioga Pass, we were desperate for a great cup of coffee, and Latte Da delivered beyond all expectations. This place isn't just a coffee shop; it's a destination. From the moment you pull off the highway, you can tell it's special. The coffee itself is top-tier. I had an oat milk latte that was perfectly crafted—rich, smooth, and not a hint of bitterness. My partner's Americano was bold and flavorful, clearly made with high-quality beans. But the real surprise was the food! The breakfast burrito was a revelation: perfectly toasted, packed with fresh ingredients, and the perfect fuel for a day of hiking. The absolute best part, though, is their garden patio. Forget sitting in your car; this is a peaceful, beautiful little sanctuary with gorgeous flowers and a relaxed vibe. It was the perfect place to stretch our legs and savor our breakfast. The staff was incredibly friendly and efficient, managing a busy morning rush with smiles. Don't even think about getting your coffee from a gas station. Latte Da is an essential part of the Eastern Sierra experience. We'll be planning our future road trips to make sure we can stop here.

Kasia Klaczynska

Cute place with delicious sandwiches and great coffee. I really liked how original their sandwiches were (try egg “patty” for vegetarian option!). Staff was friendly and open to me customizing my order and switching ingredients. Good packing for to go to take hiking.

Colby Moore

I just had the Sage Grouse sandwich and a cherry scone and both were extremely delicious! Best food in town. Also the garden atmosphere seating is so pleasant. So glad I stopped in!

Lucas P

One of the best breakfast sandwiches I've had hands down. Would recommend the Rojo Raven (speaking as someone who lives spicy Chinese hotpot and Thai food, watch out the sausage is *actually* spicy!) At 13 bucks a breakfast sandwich, a little on the pricey side though :') El Mono Motel guests get 10% off their order.

Marshall Connor

This is the place to stop if you are heading across Tioga from Lee Vining! We got 3 different sandwiches and took them up to an Alpine Lake for a picnic. All three were fantastic. The bread is delicious, the aioli a star, and all of the ingredients were super fresh and perfect. Man I wish I wasn’t 2,000 miles away…

Teejay Adams

Nice vintage feel, cottage gardens back (no traffic noise) and front, lots of birds. We had superb oatmilk coffees, and homemade zucchini bread, both delicious. There are gluten free brownies, Tshirts for sale and accommodation. Quaint place❣️

Jody Bleisch

Great little coffee shop, our drinks were perfect! Their breakfast sandwiches are delicious, and the staff are very welcoming and friendly. Cute little place, wish we'd have gotten some T-shirts, their merch was all really nice.

Lynn Gilbert

What a marvelous surprise. The sandwiches here are served on lusciously soft, flavorful focaccia. We got turkey vultures and found them to be superb. Mostly, I couldn’t stop obsessing over the soft but not dry focaccia. Iced coffees are a lovely compliment. Be sure to check out the sumptuously planted gardens. Clearly, they are a work of love by a talented gardener. Wild, abundant, and intriguing.

Anna Harbaugh

Very nice place and great coffee. The girls were super friendly. It has a retro 50s vibe.

Galina Dubinsky

Stop here at least once every time I visit the Sierras. The service is always friendly and the food is healthy is delicious. I love sitting on the swing on their porch with a coffee🙌

Richard Ward

Without fail...you must stop here. Their sandwiches, coffee with pastries, are perfect. Take that perfection out front amongst the trees, grass, flowers and birds and then take in the sunshine and all those cool rides passing you by on the 395. Or if you prefer a backyard vibe, 'turn left' and sit upon butterflies, hummingbirds, and finches in their manicured patio. Just wonderful. We return often, and never leave unsatisfied. I even bought a killer cool shirt this time. Highly recommend!

Sydney

Hit this place on the way into Yosemite. Great people, incredible coffee, super cute outdoor seating! Loved it.

Charlie Russell

A wonderful place for breakfast, and sandwiches to take with you on a hike. We had breakfast in their wonderful flowerful garden. The breakfast pastries (a blueberry muffin and a cherry coffeecake) were delicious, but I don't think they were made fresh that morning. Still very good, and quite big. A chocolate chip cookie (for afternoon snack) was large, very nice, but could use a bit more chocolate (you can never have enough chocolate). The best thing were the sandwiches that we took with us for our hike. It is nice to have a place that will make fresh sandwiches for you in the early morning. My wife had a "vegan green swallow" - house baked focaccia with pesto, hummus, veggies, avocado. She loved it. I had a "Hammonds", with egg, ham, cheddar and jack cheese, on that same wonderful focaccia. Real ham, not pre sliced store grocery store sliced ham. Absolutely wonderful.

Time2Geaux

Laid back, good service. I enjoyed a dirty chi latte and a great granola in yogurt with fresh berries! Also serve decaf for those that have health restrictions.

The workers are phenomenal and recommended subbing turkey for bacon in the sacred gouse sandwich… this is the best sandwich I’ve tried in all of my life. Anywhere in the world! The focaccia bread is soft and freshly baked, the turkey is smoked and tender, and the fillings compliment it beautifully. I almost turned around to order another one 😅. The lattes and fresh muffins are amazing as well. If you have tried Mexican butter muffins, these taste just like that. A rare find but I will return again and again if I can!

Goro Yamahita

For the drive over the mountains I placed an order for the stellar blue sandwich as it sounded interesting. Took the first bite passing by the forestry headquarters and the flavors exploded in that bite. Need to enjoy this meal up tioga highway. But finished eating before Ellery lake. Too far away to go order another...now.

C B

The workers are phenomenal and recommended subbing turkey for bacon in the sacred gouse sandwich… this is the best sandwich I’ve tried in all of my life. Anywhere in the world! The focaccia bread is soft and freshly baked, the turkey is smoked and tender, and the fillings compliment it beautifully. I almost turned around to order another one 😅. The lattes and fresh muffins are amazing as well. If you have tried Mexican butter muffins, these taste just like that. A rare find but I will return again and again if I can!

I ordered an iced vanilla latte with oat milk—solid 8/10. It wasn’t overly sweet and the espresso flavor came through beautifully. The vegan sandwich was excellent which was a great surprise because usually veggie sandwiches lack flavor. The atmosphere, however, felt uncomfortable. The cashier appeared angry while I was deciding, even though there wasn’t a line, which made the experience awkward and left me hesitant to return.

Stopped by this café for a quick brunch after driving through Tioga Pass and onto 395. The place is beautiful, the sandwiches were delicious, and the drinks were unique and tasty. Definitely worth checking out!

C S (CS)

Stopped by this café for a quick brunch after driving through Tioga Pass and onto 395. The place is beautiful, the sandwiches were delicious, and the drinks were unique and tasty. Definitely worth checking out!

Tati K

I ordered an iced vanilla latte with oat milk—solid 8/10. It wasn’t overly sweet and the espresso flavor came through beautifully. The vegan sandwich was excellent which was a great surprise because usually veggie sandwiches lack flavor. The atmosphere, however, felt uncomfortable. The cashier appeared angry while I was deciding, even though there wasn’t a line, which made the experience awkward and left me hesitant to return.