Coso Junction Ranch Store

We haven't been to this Chevron in a few years. It's definitely been upgraded. There's a new dining area that's modern, simple, and clean. The bathrooms were very clean and they had that freshly cleaned smell. The lady who helped me at Subway was very nice. She was friendly and very upbeat. I can't tell you her name, but I remember that her son's name is Ezekiel. (We talked about kids). We will definitely stop here again.

This cashier has to be fired. I told him the number 5 gas stop at this chevron is not coming out fuel but he doesn't believe and not even trying to help out. He has to be fired if you don't want to receive more complaints

I have my concerns I was traveling last April 21 afternoon I lost my passport I remember I went to the restroom!anyone can I have their contact no#?

Clean, air conditioned and the prices for beverages are reasonable. Didn't try the fast food so no opinion there. They carry liquid death teas at a very reasonable price. We've already been back twice. They also have Chevron gasoline and EV charging stations. Price for gas isn't bad given that they are miles from any other gas station.

Coso Store and Gas Station are right across from the rest area. Might as well get some gas before entering Death Valley since this is the last gas station you will see for a while.No frills, your regular gas station.Cute store, wooden decor, lots of touristy pamphlets and maps in front of it, a decent display! I'm a sucker for these things, you always discover new future trips this way, gather some info.Decent little place, close to the highway. Convenient if you need to get a snack or a drink. And gas!

Since cars tend to go a lot further on a tank of gas than they did in the old days, our top-off in Mojave tends to get us at least to Bishop before we top off the tanks again when we're heading north on my beloved 395. Still, we occasionally don't time the kids' restroom stops just right, or at times, blow past the Fastrip in Mojave and make it about this far before we need to stop.All that to say, for a guy who trailers through the Owens Valley at least a dozen times a year, I've only stopped here a few times. Unlike some of the other reviewers, who seem to be expecting a veritable Shangri La with concierge service models out here in one of the lowest population-density parts of California, I generally stop at gas stations to... wait for it... get gasoline. Maybe a bottle of water, or a fountain drink. Hit the head, sort of thing.I'm not here for scintillating conversation with the guy or gal behind the register, but as with most human interactions in life, I've found that extending a little courtesy and a smile to most folks will be returned in kind. This has always been my experience here... Sometimes it's not the warmest reception, but seriously friends, don't you have somewhere else to be than standing in a convenience store somewhere south of Olancha in a valley devastated by LADWP, waiting for compassion from a guy playing video games and having a little country laugh at your dazzling suburbanite expense? Lighten up, Francis. You'll live longer. Folks who live and work in this part of the world have always seemed to try their best to deal with the fact that they rely largely on business from city folks in REI parkas heading to timeshares in Mammoth, who walk in here on a time schedule and with an attitude. Not that there's anything wrong with REI. Just your attitude. And just my opinion.Sure, you probably shouldn't use your credit card in the gas pumps when the seal is clearly broken and there is a history of card skimmers being found in the pumps a few years ago by Inyo County Sheriffs. Apparently, one of the gals who works here has plenty of time on her hands to review security footage and write responses to Yelp reviews on the store. More power to her. As with everyone I meet between Lancaster and Bridgeport, I'd just tip my cap to the lady and wish her a very nice rest of the day. Also, I wouldn't steal fountain drink soda or put my kid's bare ass on the floor or a rural gas station bathroom. Especially if it didn't have a door. Other reviews for this spot are hilarious and tragic, from every angle.Aside: wanna blow someone's mind who's been "rude" to you? Smile at them, nod twice, and tell them you hope they have a great day and a better tomorrow. Then take a deep breath, and count your blessings. Kindness, people. It's catchy, and it works both ways in most transactions, monetary or otherwise. Coso Junction store can choose to have their staff play video games or try their hand in humor at the expense of elderly customers if they want to. And you can choose to relieve yourself at the Rest Area which is now wide open and fully functional right across the highway. Or wait until you get to Independence or Lone Pine or Bishop or California City or whatever. You have choices.I hope everyone at Coso and in the Owens Valley and in our great state of California chooses to be a little nicer and more patient with one another. Good luck.

Probably not worth stopping here, high prices and everything is broken. Stop an hour before here or an hour after here.It looks like a cute, fun, roadside stop.It's not.Update: owner is snarky and unapologetic.

I have stopped here periodically over the years without issue. This last time (Sept 23 2024) I stopped to get a soda and a few snacks. I could have parked in the fuel line, but as I had a forty foot trailer with a tractor loaded and a truck with several dogs and I didn't want to get fuel as I was going to get it on the way back here, I parked in the only area available which had the unfortunate effect of blocking 2 of the electric chargers (out of 6). I left the truck running for the ac for the dogs. Yes, I saw a sign that additional parking was available behind the station, nut with the dogs I didn't think that was a safe option. I was literally in and out in under 3 minutes, yet they made a point to call the inyo county sheriff on me for this. Even the cop was apologetic but said he had to make it look "good" as they were a local business. He said they drive them nuts with these random calls. Him and I had a good laugh over the silliness of it. And when I was in the store not a single employee said a word to me. What a waste of taxpayers dollars calling the sheriff. All they did was make sure that on my monthly trips thru Big Pine I would never stop at this business again for fuel, nor will any of my other employees that drive for me. How ridiculous. Had there even been one car at the charger I would have parked differently. But literally there were 4 complete spots open and they were still open when I left 3 minutes later. Nice way to run off customers over such a silly thing.

Amazing in every respect; clean bathroom, good food and friendly staff - got myself locked out of the car and the guy inside let me use his phone for 15 minutes till it was all sorted - so kind !!!

Ok, I'm a little prejudiced about this place maybe. I've been driving to Mammoth since the late 70's. I've seen many places on the 395 come and go, and when this place closed for remodeling I was truly bummed. I go for road snacks, beverages, restroom, and sometimes I buy a book, cards, etc.I'm not looking for an conversation on politics, brain surgery, child raising, etc. I've seen some of the same people over the years from pregnancy to birth, see their little ones growing up. Everyone is pleasant, not outgoing, but pleasant. I've never had anyone curse at me, or be openly rude.I think about where I'm at, in the middle of nowhere, with few jobs probably available, the heat, people's personal problems, and I have to take all that into consideration when thinking about working there. Yes, all the employees could stand there and be all sugar sweet and talk endlessly to every customer. I'm not there for that. Pleasant is all I expect and that's what I get. They answer any question I might have, have been helpful more than once on finding an item in the store.I fill up there when I can and my very glad they have rebuilt the store. I'm glad they've put in electric charging stations even tho' right now I don't have an electric car, but will have one in the future.The 395 is a great drive and I appreciate all the people that staff these lonely, sometimes desolate businesses along this road. I think people need to check their own attitudes, tempers (hot and long drives can take a toll), personal needs and expectations. It's a two way street and everyone can have a bad day including customers.I for one am thankful every time I stop, that there's gas, food, beverages, and a restroom. As a woman, and someone that drives up alone most of the time, I feel a lot safer stoping at Coso than at a highway restroom stop. That alone makes it worth it to me.Thanks Coso Junction!