Morning has broken, and before you gear up for today’s activities it’s time for a hearty breakfast. Which Tahoe restaurant has the best breakfast? A subjective question, that is, but for folks who’ve found their favorite spot, they’re likely to take the question mark out. It’s THIS place with the four-egg omelets and huge pancakes. Or THIS place with the healthy smoothies and handcrafted granola. Or THIS one that serves a Lake Tahoe breakfast all day. Rest assured, your taste buds can be satisfied in a variety of places. You can grab a quick bite and tasty cup of coffee in lots of spots, savor some root vegetable hash in another, indulge in a loaded bagel, sit down to thyme-enhanced hash browns or maybe try something new to you such as pumpkin French toast. If you’re one of those people who like breakfast for dinner, there are lots of places serving breakfast in South Lake Tahoe that can satisfy your midnight bacon cravings, and even better is that some of these breakfast spots serve 24/7. We’re not sure if breakfast really is the most important meal of the day, but we do know that breakfast in Lake Tahoe is worth waking up – or staying up! – for!
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Lake Tahoe Restaurant
120 Grove Street, Tahoe City, CA
Za's is an excellent choice for lakefront outdoor dining in Tahoe City. The views will blow you away at this eclectic American-Italian restaurant that's also known for its great prices and casual setting. Wait until you see their new outdoor bar that's right over the lake! Known as the Lakefront SideBar, it features tasty bites and liquid delights such as their famous SideBar Slush. Za’s lunch and dinner menus offer something for everyone including salads, creative apps, burgers, pizzas and calzones, pasta dishes and tasty entrees. Vegetarians can find plenty of choices on this menu, and there is a kids' menu available. Chef and owner Jonny Roscher has trained around the world and brings wonderful diversity to the meals he offers. Za's offers lakefront outdoor dining and take-out and serves beer, wine and cocktails. The Lakefront SideBar is open in spring, summer and fall, weather permitting.
Za's is an excellent choice for lakefront outdoor dining in Tahoe City. The views will blow you away at this eclectic American-Italian restaurant that's also known for its great prices and casual setting. Wait until you see their new outdoor bar that's right over the lake! Known as the Lakefront SideBar, it features tasty bites and liquid delights such as their famous SideBar Slush. Za’s lunch and...
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Shops at Heavenly Village
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There are several fun restaurants around Heavenly Village that are good spots to relax after a day on the slopes, enjoy some live music or have a drink and watch the game. But sometimes that's not exactly what you are looking for. Sometimes you just need a quick bite and a drink of coffee. Heaven's Little Café fills that need. The shop offers breakfast combos...read more
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Heavenly Village is a collection of shops, restaurants and activities clustered around the base of Heavenly Mountain Resort’s gondola. The village is tucked along the main boulevard through South Lake Tahoe near the Nevada casinos. Dining options range from ice cream, snack and coffee shops to gourmet burger and pizza restaurants to sushi. There’s a little bit of everything for those who like to shop,...read more
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Since 1964 Heidi's Pancake House has been serving breakfast and lunch in a quaint, adorable Swiss chalet in South Lake Tahoe. Their four-egg omelette menu takes up a full page. Other breakfast dishes include the traditional favorites. Salads, sandwiches and burgers are also on the menu, with the lunch items available at 11 a.m. The chalet theme from the outside is continued on the interior...read more
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Hey Chef! is your source for private chefs, bartenders, baristas and waitstaff for every in-home event. Create the most delicious memories with custom menus and polished, professional staff who serve you where it matters most – home. They provide the staff, the service and all the clean-up with just one call. Hey Chef! accommodates the most discriminating tastes whether you’re hosting a private in-home corporate...read more
Palisades Tahoe | Alpine Meadows
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High Camp at Palisades Tahoe is a conglomeration of various activities and dining and drinking opportunities at 8,200 feet at the top of the tram. One of the favorite activities here is a roller-skating rink in the summer. High Camp is also home to the Olympic Museum, a gathering of appreciation for the 1960 Winter Games. For skiers and snowboarders, this is both a launching...read more
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A true German restaurant, Himmel Haus brings you the delicious flavors of Bavaria. Offering more than 30 European beers and a full menu of German Bavarian specialties like spatzel, schnitzel and Bavarian pretzels, their goal is to inspire fun and full bellies. They also offer a nice wine menu if beer is not your thing. Join the fun for trivia night on Wednesdays.read more
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Alongside the main gaming floor in Bally's Lake Tahoe is HQ Center Bar. The bar circles a fire pit and creates an oasis of calm in the midst of the casino frenzy, although you can play video poker there if you like. The best times to hit it are early or late because it can get a little crowded during the peak party times. The Stage...read more
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Incline Spirits & Cigars has a great assortment of wines, spirits, beers and cigars as well as all the mixers, garnishes and accoutrement to go with them. With a focus on sours, hoppy domestics and unique one-time releases, they’ve got an international selection of craft beers that changes seasonally. Their climate-controlled wine room houses more than 250 different wines with an emphasis on small producers...read more
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If you are looking for a fast-casual, local burger and beer spot, Inclined Burgers and Brews serves up exactly what you are looking for. The welcoming, inviting atmosphere pairs well with their food, which includes scrumptious, well-sized burgers, a fried chicken sandwich and yummy fries. The garlic fries are highly recommended. For lighter fare, there are salads, a veggie basket, veggie burger and a kids'...read more
Lake Tahoe Restaurant
Leave the baking to Insomnia Cookies. Buy one, buy a dozen, buy all the same kind or mix and match. If that's not enough, consider an ice cream sandwich with one of their cookies on either end. Buy some at the South Lake Tahoe store or have them delivered. Looking to serve a crowd? Then consider a cookie cake. Insomnia Cookies will even cater your...read more
Lake Tahoe Restaurant
You may feel that the International House of Pancakes is like a piece of the past, a memory of when you were young and the family would eat out for a special breakfast or lunch. The IHOP in South Lake Tahoe brings that past right up to the present, steep-roofed architecture and all. In addition to the breakfast-all-day menu of pancakes, waffles, omelettes and such,...read more
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If you are looking for authentic Italian food that reminds you of Italy itself, then you must try Ivano's Italian Restaurant. The welcoming, cozy restaurant offers huge portions, supremely fresh ingredients and an atmosphere that makes you feel like family, so it's easy to understand why it's considered a locals' favorite. Their pasta and gnocchi are made from scratch in house. Be sure to try...read more
