Olancha Cafe

Cute stop & great food on our way to the mountain! We needed to let the kids lose and eat something. This spot didn't disappoint. Kids ran, we took a few photos by the Joshua Trees and ate delicious food. Checked all the boxes. Now on to ski.

First, the wait staff are great! Very friendly and helpful. Considering this little cafe is attached to the motel, it seemed like they may have other duties as well but it did not stop them from delivering great service.The food - it was a solid 3/5. Nothing great but nothing to turn your nose up at. One of our party had chicken that was a little dry. The seasoning and flavor was decent. The restaurant is small and can hold maybe 15-20 people? There looked to be some outside tables as well so maybe it can hold more. Their drink selection was bigger than I expected considering how isolated it is.I would go back if the timing was right when running along HWY 395.

Love this place! This is one of those places that I've driven past a ton of times on the way up to Mammoth, but I've never stopped. I decided this past year that I want to try all of these little stops off the 395 that I always pass, and this is definitely one of my favorites! Looking at it from the highway the place is a bit unassuming, but once you park and really take it in it's got a really cool homey, rustic feel to it. The dining room feels like you're in a pioneer cabin, and the staff was incredibly friendly. She even gave us a little tour of the facilities, which includes a cluster of teepees that you can glamp in. The food was great, I got the Olancha burger with fries and both were delicious. They also have a selection of bottled and canned local brews, I got a beer from the nearby Indian Wells brewery (which I still need to visit). If you are in a rush this place may not be your best option as the food is cooked to order and there's just one person doing the cooking, but I really enjoyed the atmosphere of the dining room and strolling around the grounds. If you're on you're way up or back from Mammoth I highly recommend a stop here if you appreciate roadside stops, it feels like a slice of old California. I don't know if this place was ever on "California's Gold" with Huell Howser, but it definitely feels like one of those places that he would visit.

Delicious homemade to order food...made with love!!A definite stop on the way to June Lake

Really good nachos!! Asada with a nice cold 805 beer! If you haven't already tried it! You must try

Driving down the 395 we came across this little gem of a place called Olancha Cafe. The restaurant looked super cute with their vines framing the entrance. Everything on the menu was very familiar and appealing. We ordered the breakfast burrito with bacon and sausage and the French toast plate. The size of the burrito was big, meat loaded, and grilled with a side of sour cream, pico de gallo, and green salsa. We highly recommend this burrito, it was fantastic. The French toast was also great, I specifically loved that it came with real maple syrup. Real maple syrup is always a game changer for me because it isn't as sweet as the bottled stuff. And finally I need to give a huge kudos to Heather who is a one woman show. She was super friendly, inviting, and a wonderful cook. I will definitely be stopping here from now on when traveling out this way.

Delicious,fresh and friendly service !!!! Definitely worth your time!! My parents burrito also delicious. Bathrooms super clean!!

Stayed a night here at Olancha rv and motel in the horse tipi. It was more than we expected, place was clean, spacious, nice and quiet. Had breakfast next door at Olancha cafe before heading out. A big shout out to Clayton! For making us the best breakfast burrito we have ever had. While attending to the cafe needs and customers coming in asking questions. Definitely would come back here to stay and eat again. Thanks Clayton for the food and chat!

Solid food and friendly workers, only 2 minutes off of 395! Indoor seating/outdoor patio, clean bathrooms and nice view of the mountains. If you get a burrito, the salsa is made in house and delicious

The food was fresh and delicious. I had a chicken salad and my husband had a burger with a side salad. The food was really good and the service was awesome! We were greeted by Heather when we got there, who also prepared our food. Highway 395 was recently diverted and Olancha Cafe is no longer on the highway. It's just a couple minutes off now. But I like it because without the traffic it's quiet and peaceful. We sat outside and ate on the patio. We will definitely be back!