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Base Camp Cafe

3225 Main St, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
760 934 3900
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Ranked #27 of 46 restaurants in Mammoth Lakes
3.5 of 5 stars 26 Reviews
Price range: INR280 - INR560
Cuisines: American
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot
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Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

We had an excellent meal here, all enjoyed free nachos and delicious salsa. None of us managed to finish our meal, the burger was especially good as were the sweet potato fries.

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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2012

Good food at a good price. Nothing special but good friendly service and a fair price.

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San Diego
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2012 via mobile

We are up for presidents weekend and looking for place for family to eat. The top rated ones had waits of 1-2 hours but called base camp and they had small wait. Got seated immediately. They have a great kids menu and crayons and the usual menu on the placemat. Kids loved it and kept them occupied. Food was good... More

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visalia, california, USA
1 review
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 December 2011

My family (wife + 2kids) ate there during our vacation. Sweet Potato fries good, burger was a step above fast food (not good) and the grilled cheese (for the kids) was just so so. Disappointed that we paid almost $50 for such quality. The only redeemable thing was the service. The waitreses were attentive and helpful. Oh...and I forgot the... More

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Tehachapi, California
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 December 2011

Delicious food, great service, priced well, good proportions, nice atmosphere!

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melbourne
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 November 2011

Yum! We stumbled upon this place for lunch (California Chicken Sandwich and Philly cheese steak) and went back the next day for breakfast (wholewheat bagel with tomato, cream cheese and basil-add halapeno hot sauce and Burrito). A winner.

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Laguna Beach
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 November 2011 via mobile

This place is great. The waitress was really friendly. The beer was cold and the sandwiches where hot and delicious. Get the Ruben and a pitcher of the double nut brown ale.

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Arbroath, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 October 2011

If you want a decent meal, what you ordered & served to you by polite, respectful staff then go somewhere else. My experience of this restaurant was dreadful. Though it had an hour to go, the staff had made their mind up that they were finished for the day. The waiter, too busy trying to be cool, was rude &... More

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Arbroath, United Kingdom
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 September 2011

Arrived an hour before closing & everything seemed fine. We were greeted & shown to a table & we ordered. What arrived for me was not what I had ordered and the waiter seemed to think it very funny & tried to fob me off with an insulting excuse. Up to this point, the staff had been staring at us... More

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San Diego, California
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 September 2011

When you walk in the place, it feels like home. We were welcomed by the manager and others on staff. The atmosphere is casual and friendly. My wife had the homemade vegetable soup that was quite different. (herbs de provence and a drop of olive oil, perhaps), a Caesar Salad Wrap and Sweet Potato Fries. I had a side Caesar... More

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