Five great Eastern Sierra eats along U.S. 395

BISHOP
Erick Schat's Bakery. Generations of Eastern Sierra travelers have made a beeline to this block-long, Dutch-themed landmark, famed for its pies and its sheepherder bread. 763 N. Main St. at U.S. 395; 760/873-7156.

BISHOP
Mahogany Smoked Meats. A great place to stop for jerky, but carnivores will find so much more: smoked beef, buffalo, bacon, ham, sausages, and elk tamales. 2345 N. Sierra Hwy. (U.S. 395); 888/624-6426.

BRIDGEPORT
The Pony Espresso Coffee Company. Let the screen door bang behind you and settle down for a cup of coffee or a Loca-Mocha. Or head outside and sip your drink on the pleasant umbrella-shaded deck. $. 157 Main St. at U.S. 395; 760/932-7798.

LEE VINING
Whoa Nellie Deli. Fill up with premium―at a Mobil station that whips up lobster taquitos and filet mignon. Dine inside, or outside on the lawn with its sweeping view of Mono Lake. $$. State 120 at U.S. 395; 760/ 647-1088.

WALKER
Walker Burger. Between Bridgeport and Lake Tahoe, this roadside burger stand is enlivened by the collection of handmade birdhouses in the picnic area. Great big burgers and thick shakes too. $. 107008 U.S. 395, 35 miles north of Bridgeport; 530/495- 2219. ―Harriot Manley