It's not only the kids who clamor to find Tahoe restaurants and shops that sell ice cream and desserts! Stop by these places to pick up something to satisfy that sweet tooth or for a quick pick me up after a day of activity.
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Lake Tahoe Ice Cream, Desserts & Sweets
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
Lake Tahoe Ice Cream, Desserts & Sweets
When you mix baking with a love for the craft, the results are amazing. This is exactly the case for a little cottage bakery in South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe Love Bakery. This fully licensed home-based bakery creates goodies with each customer's vision of sweetness in mind. Offering wedding cakes as well as cakes for birthdays, anniversaries and any other special occasion that deserves a little...read more
Lake Tahoe Ice Cream, Desserts & Sweets
Tahoe Pops is one of those fun stories of how a business idea evolves. Starting out in 2011 as a shaved-ice venture in a trailer in South Lake Tahoe, their tasty treats became so popular that the business soon grew into a multi-location venture. The love of cold treats grew for the owners, and they decided to take their sweet tooth to the next level....read more
Lake Tahoe Ice Cream, Desserts & Sweets
When it comes to delectable desserts, The Baked Bear chain serves up the tastiest ice cream sandwiches possible. Homemade from original cookie recipes made with love and served with made-from-scratch, hand-scooped ice cream, these ice cream sandwiches are literally like nothing you have ever tried before. The cookie base can be switched out with a brownie, depending on just what you're looking for in your...read more
Lake Tahoe Ice Cream, Desserts & Sweets
If you’re looking for the quintessential Tahoe lodge with vaulted ceilings, natural wood and stone interiors and expansive windows looking out over mountain evergreens, The Lodge Restaurant & Pub in Tahoe Donner is the place. The Lodge perfectly pairs the Tahoe look and feel with classic menu offerings. Depending on the season and one’s mood, the evening could be spent with a dinner inspired by...read more
Lake Tahoe Ice Cream, Desserts & Sweets
All of the best ski resorts these days strive to provide the most complete vacation experience, and the Village at Northstar is a prime example. When you are tired of the mountain, or if you have no interest in the snow sports in the first place, there is plenty to do at the Village. Shopping is front and center with more than a dozen shops...read more
Lake Tahoe Ice Cream, Desserts & Sweets
West Shore Market & Deli is a modern, clean, inviting grocery store that not only sells organic, locally grown food, but also serves up some tasty treats. Considered a deli, store, coffee and juice bar and wine cellar (with more than 1,000 varieties of wine), West Shore Market is a one-stop shop. The deli aspect offers the usual fare of sandwiches, salads, soups, in-house cured...read more
Lake Tahoe Ice Cream, Desserts & Sweets
Where We Met Gelateria and Espresso Bar is an adorable cafe recreating a little bit of Italy in Lake Tahoe. Owner Elizabeth Fontaine decided to bring the engaging, friend-creating atmosphere that she found while traveling around the Italian countryside back to Tahoe. Her hope is that over espresso and gelato people will find new friendships and new connections. Her gelato is made fresh daily, and...read more
Lake Tahoe Ice Cream, Desserts & Sweets
Long before those ubiquitous chain coffee places started popping up across America, Truckee had its own go-to spot: Wild Cherries. The long-standing meeting place in Truckee is a cross between “Cheers” (sans the adult beverages) and an establishment owned by a buddy, which means after a while employees will know your name and order upon your entrance. No worries, though, if you’re just visiting town....read more
Palisades Tahoe | Alpine Meadows
Lake Tahoe Ice Cream, Desserts & Sweets
Wildflour Baking Company is more than just a bakery. It is an iconic part of the history of Palisades Tahoe (formerly known as Squaw Valley). You see, Wildflour Baking Company has been an integral part of the career of many an aspiring pro skier. Susan Lopez created her bakery to not only offer some incredibly delicious cookies, cinnamon rolls and bagels, but also to heed...read more
Lake Tahoe Ice Cream, Desserts & Sweets
Longtime residents and visitors know it as the Lodge, even though it now goes by the name of the Zephyr Cove Restaurant. This historic building has a stonework fireplace, views of the lake and forest and some of the best milkshakes at the lake. Adjacent to the Zephyr Cove Resort amenities, the Lodge serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. This means pancakes and eggs, sandwiches, burgers...read more
