Pastries : AMAZING Bagels: AMAZING…read moreCOFFEE : AMAZING please stop in to try anything they have to offer it is all amazing Pastries and bagels are made fresh in house and they never miss seriously! Friendly service Ambiance is nice and chill! Plenty of spots to sit and chill inside and outside and great for people with kids!

We happened to come across this spot randomly when returning our baby's sun hat at TJ Maxx. I…read moreneeded a cup of coffee and saw this little bluish wooden spot across the street with a bakery and cafe sign , and decided to hit it up on our way back home. This place was packed. They had a DJ in the back playing music and I looked online and saw the photos of the baked goods. My husband went inside and ordered us some frittata and was lucky to get the last cinnamon roll. The frittata was OK needed a little bit more flavor and was not completely warmed up. It didn't have much meat in it more spinach and some onions, but not that great to be honest. Would be better if it had a nice buttery crust on the bottom, but definitely a good item to eat if you're on keto or not wanting to eat too many carbs. The cinnamon roll was absolutely delicious. Everything about it was super tasty. You can't go wrong if you order this item. I got an iced latte as well and it was really good, just took some time to get it . It's cute inside with some nice none food items for sale. We bought our baby a Tahoe board book. Right before we left my husband asked if he wanted to get a cookie, because he said they were huge lol.... so, we got oatmeal cookies by mistake , instead of chocolate chip. The cookies looked amazing but were hard as a rock . We thought they'd be chewy but instead were crumbly. The cashier was absolutely amazing. Unfortunately, the person taking orders was little standoffish after some ordering issues. I don't think putting customer's who have an issue on blast for the whole establishment to hear is appropriate. Mistreatment of customers for such a forward facing customer service position, isn't ok. We appreciate the cookies being comped. We will definitely be back for the cinnamon rolls in the future!

This is off the beaten path and so glad we found it! The…read moreiced coffees were amazing and the sandwiches were even better. So so good!!!

Enjoyed my mangonada and strawberry Nutella toast. It was a little messy to eat, but they gave a…read moregood amount of strawberries and Nutella. Toast was nice thick slices. I really liked that the mangonada didn't have too much chamoy. Location is a little hidden and it's only street parking. Do not park in the lot across the street, as they appear to monitor it and will likely tow you. Overall, I'd recommend and come back when in Tahoe.

You can go for a great coffee by morning or a great cocktail by night. This has been a drastic…read moreimprovement from the Starbucks that existed before. The bar area plays a lot of really good music to enjoy your drink. We went two days in a row to enjoy some tall beers. Every morning we went for coffee and they did a great job with the Americanos we ordered...I loved the Lake Tahoe cookies. They have a lot of bakery items and breakfast lunch items to choose from that are way better than the previous options at Starbucks. Whoever came up with this conceptual idea is truly a genius!!! A big shout out to Nas...the bartender that was amazing!! The world needs more employees who love their job like he does!

We go to this place when in Tahoe, it's help's w/ free drinks as Diamond Status, practically paid…read morefor it already lol. Anyway, specialty coffees and food selections are great and taste good too. Friendly service and they have the modern vibe cocktail bar on the other side as well, which we haven't tried but looks good too while killing time or waiting by the Hotel Lobby.

Desperately searching for coffee before my way back home that isn't starbies. Giant sign caught my…read moreeye after I couldn't get coffee across the street since the parking lot was full. Bee lined it over and it's connected to this diner. I'm a mess and really wanted something perfect. I got a Carmel macchiato with an extra shot and I told the guy I didn't want it too sweet and after he finished he's like taste it and let me know. I wanted a tad more Carmel and it was perfect so freaking perfect. Thank you so much!

The morning before our friend's wedding, I joined my husband and our friend for a morning caffeine…read morefix at Free Bird Chai. My husband was especially excited to try it out, since he did some research and bookmarked Free Bird for one of our coffee stops. Free Bird is colocated with Red Hut, and both were quite busy on a Saturday morning. While the line moved steadily, I was a little put off by the cold and uninterested energy from the guy who took our order. It almost felt like my presence was inconveniencing him? My husband got a chai while our friend and I both got espresso drinks. While I did add an extra shot to my drink, I still expected a little more sweetness from a drink named "beez-neez". Our other two drinks were serviceable, but nothing stood out as reasons to visit again. The interior was cute with counter seating and some smaller tables by the windows, which looked out to the street and let in a lot on natural light. But overall, I'd probably choose other places to try over coming back

Came here after a quick stop shredding the slopes of Heavenly…read more The coffees we got were a vanilla Chai Latte and a Toasted Marshmallow Latte. Both were delicious! A bit expensive but it's a ski town. Well worth the cost. The shop itself is nice and small. The service was amazing! Coffee came out quick.

Finally got to try this place while up in South Lake. Ordered the bacon breakfast burrito and…read moreFrench toast. Took it back to the hotel as there is very limited places to sit. I did find it odd that if you pay in CASH they add a 4% customer service fee. The French toast was good but for the amount they give you they should give 2 syrups. The bacon breakfast burrito was a fair size although the tortilla did seem a bit doughy, but the bacon ratio was good. The only other issue was the salsa ei go with the burrito was basically liquid but was spicy and delicious.

We went for a short walk this morning after breakfast, checking out the places in our area. Hubby…read moreremembered seeing a sign for gelato nearby. So we checked it out. We each had the small cup, which could be two different flavors. Hubby had the Double Espresso and Madagascar Vanilla Bean. I had the Double Espresso and Sicilian Roasted Pistachio. Happy treat!

Nice gelato spot right by the lake, enjoyed getting it after kayaking. Tried the mango sorbetto as…read morewell as cookies n cream, both were good but cookies n cream was better imo. Also portions were HUGE.

Always on the hunt for delicious baked goods, we stopped in here to a delightful Mexican bakery and…read morebought two items for.....wait for it......$3!!! Where in Tahoe can you find fresh baked goods for $3? The gentleman inside was very nice too. We walked over from our hotel. Parking didn't seem to be a problem. I cut into the concha and it is light and not too sweet at all. And, not dry! Haven't bitten into the cookie yet because it's for the grandchild. They have a big variety of baked goods so please support this local business. Nice and clean inside too!

Pan Dulce! Yes please. Lake Tahoe Ameca Bakery bakes up some darn delicious Mexican pastries…read more I was in South Lake Tahoe, driving about being a tourist. I spotted the shopfront and its signage while driving down Lake Tahoe Blvd. That word "bakery"caught my sweet tooth's attention and off I go. The bakery is unassuming, and no frills. The gentleman at the counter was a man of few words. Kind and earnest. The various pan dulce sat so pretty within the glass cabinets. But there was no pricing. They had the pan dulce names clearly labeled though. Considering it was early afternoon, some items were scarce. But they still had enough variety to satisfy my sweet tooth. I bought some orejas (don't you dare say palmiers), polvorones (they're gorgeous tri colored happy looking butter cookies), conchas (soft bready center with sweet sugary, crisp top goodness), and butter cookies topped with shredded coconut. Everything tasted fresh and delicious, and looked so cheerful. It's a true panaderia where you take a tray and tongs and serve yourself by loading up the baked goodies onto your tray. You take the tray and tongs to the cashier to pay. They'll bag up everything for you. Another important thing to know is their payment policy. They take cash, Venmo, and Zelle. No Apple Pay nor plastic.

Food. We ordered: Basic plain bagel with cream cheese. The bagel was warm, large, and cooked…read moreperfectly with a generous amount of cream cheese spread. Everything bagel with lox and cream cheese. Bagel was again perfect with a healthy amount of salmon. Two coffees. Coffee was delicious. Service: There was a short line which moved quickly even though one person was handling everything. Ambiance: there is a decent amount of seating inside and out, although the tables seat multiple people so if you are a single or couple you will have empty seats at your larger tables and they may fill up. They are off the beaten path one block off of Lake Tahoe Blvd.

Small shop with limited indoor seating, though there is some outdoor seating as well. I tried the…read moreseed bagel, which was thick and hearty, but it had a noticeable sour aftertaste that reminded me of sourdough. The regular coffee, however, was excellent - strong and flavorful. Overall, everything was decent, but nothing really stood out enough to make me want to come back. A solid option if you're in the area, but not a must-visit.