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
571 North Lake Boulevard, Tahoe City, CA
Rosie's Cafe, a longtime player on the Tahoe City restaurant scene, has fed patrons since 1964. It not only offers basic American fare like hamburgers, salads and steaks, but also delicious breakfast and pizza. As a place that pays homage to the history of the area with local antiques, memorabilia and photos of long ago, the atmosphere is entertaining, homey and welcoming. The adjoining bar can be quite lively seven days a week and is a fantastic spot for enjoying Lake Tahoe at its finest. Be sure to try their prime rib, served only on Friday and Saturday evenings. When open, the patio at Rosie's Cafe is dog-friendly.
Rosie's Cafe, a longtime player on the Tahoe City restaurant scene, has fed patrons since 1964. It not only offers basic American fare like hamburgers, salads and steaks, but also delicious breakfast and pizza. As a place that pays homage to the history of the area with local antiques, memorabilia and photos of long ago, the atmosphere is entertaining, homey and welcoming. The adjoining bar...read more
Rosie's Cafe, a longtime player on the Tahoe City restaurant scene, has fed patrons since...read more
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Bean & Bread inside Golden Nugget Lake Tahoe is the place to go when you are hungry but not interested in a traditional sit-down restaurant. This is the place to go for breakfast, lunch, dinner or a snack when you want a bite to eat to take with you. Options range from freshly brewed coffee to sandwiches and salads to tasty treats.read more
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If you enjoy the finger-licking yumminess of ribs, then you must check out Bear Beach BBQ. Secret recipes make for amazing flavors that can only be found in this welcoming and comfortable restaurant. The lunch and dinner menus are simple. The focus is on their delicious ribs that are dry rubbed and then smoked with mesquite, their brisket that is wet aged before being rubbed...read more
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Those who enjoy the nanobrewery scene must try Bear Belly Brewing Company. With their small-batch brewing system, Bear Belly has several beers constantly rotating in the draft lineup, making the selection consistently fresh. The taproom is open and inviting, giving patrons a feel for what it is like to create the ale. They also offer an outdoor beer garden that is open to kids and...read more
Lake Tahoe Vacation Resort
Lake Tahoe Restaurant
Breakfast, lunch or dinner, Bear Moon Bar and Grill is ready to serve you with a menu befitting a world-class destination. At the Hilton Vacation Club Lake Tahoe Resort, where Ski Run Boulevard meets Lake Tahoe Boulevard in the center of South Shore, Bear Moon's breakfast menu features cage-free eggs in a variety of dishes, many featuring their signature Wild Thyme Potatoes. For lunch and...read more
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It's not often that you get to build your own dessert, breakfast or snack, but that is exactly what's possible at Bearry Sweet Crepes. Crepes, waffles and marquesitas are all customizable. Marquesitas, a dessert staple from the Yucatán area of Mexico, are like a crepe, only crunchy. Complement your food with a coffee, which can be prepared several ways. read more
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From a small, intimate dinner to a huge wedding reception, Bella Tahoe Catering will create a custom menu to meet your taste and budget. Chef Candace Lockhart also offers her services as a private chef, teaches classes in the Bella Tahoe Cooking Kitchen and prepares the popular, individually packaged Meals in a Box using green and local products. The deli serves lunch Tuesday through Saturday...read more
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As if to balance out the resort and casino restaurants, Tahoe’s South Shore has an impressive number of old-school breakfast/lunch diners, the kind that you could imagine seeing in a 1950s photograph with a family enjoying a meal together. Bert’s Cafe is one of these spots, always full of locals but more than happy to serve biscuits and gravy or chicken-fried steak to a visitor...read more
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With its roots in New York City, Best Pies in Downtown Truckee has the East Coast pizza style down. But from its expansive bar and cocktails to appetizers and specialty pies, the New York–style pizzeria and restaurant has a distinctive Truckee flair. The crust is thin – perfect for ordering a slice and folding it in half New York City style. read more
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If you’re looking for an old-school, down-home burger joint, you’ve found it in Big Daddy’s. In a town where most of the food is priced for the tourist trade, the meals here are a lot more reasonable, and you actually get a lot for your money. The trade off is that there are not a lot of bells and whistles at this place, and it...read more
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“Big water” is one meaning attributed to the Washoe name for Lake Tahoe. You can see just how big that water is when you take in the panoramic views from the spacious dining room of the Big Water Grille. Serving seasonal selections of California bistro cuisine, Big Water Grille has a great list of starters, hearty main courses for meat eaters and vegetarians as well...read more
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Bite Tahoe has a laid-back, modern feel with soft lighting, natural wood accents and a friendly vibe. Their wraparound concrete bar is well stocked and has a great list of creative craft cocktails, many containing house-made shrubs, syrups and infusions. Try the Dire Wolf made with bourbon, amaro, apricot liqueur, mint and lemon. Their small plate, shareable menu offers small bites like bacon-wrapped dates stuffed...read more
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Blue Coyote is Truckee’s original sports bar. It has 24 hi-def TVs and 13 beers on tap. Along with a full bar, Blue Coyote’s menu is full of everything one would expect at a classic sports bar and grill. Start with huge nacho platters or spicy wings, plus a variety of other appetizers. Entrees run the gamut from build-your-own burgers and quarter-pound hot dogs to...read more
