We stopped in for a cocktail and ran into a full-blown breakfast service today. We did not know…read morethey were serving brunch, but clearly it's caught on and we're late to the party. It was rainy, and so everybody was indoors, and it was kind of crowded, but that's a testament to the quality of the food. Our bartender, Maddy, was energetic and friendly, and it didn't hurt that she grew up six doors down on our street. My wife, ever the hugger, was thrilled to see her, and you could tell they had a mutual fondness for each other. So if you're into day drinking, and it's a Sunday, this is a great stop. Quality, alcohol, friendly faces, what look like good food, and a clean and pleasant environment made this the place to stop. Rest assured, we will be back

Cute place situated at the foothills of Genoa. We came to celebrate a belated bday on 7/12 and…read morechose to sit outside since it was such a beautiful warm evening. As I was perusing through the menu, I noticed that many of the dishes have a southern/cajun twist. We learned that the chef was from Mississippi. We ordered: - Beet marinated deviled eggs w/crispy prosciutto. Very good! Worth ordering. The yolk mixture had a little kick to it. - NOLA BBQ shrimp. SO GOOD, but crazy spicy! But, I know heat tolerance is subjective. Aside from the spiciness, the flavors were spot on. You can taste the wine, butter and spices. It was so flavorful and you can sop up all that goodness with the bread it comes with. - Green Tomatoes Tchoupitoulas. Delicious! You get a stack of fried green tomatoes and it's smothered in crab & crawfish. I would get this again. - Beer can chicken. This is the only item we had that I felt we coulda bypassed. Didn't really taste like anything special other than just a regular roasted chicken. It was served with corn which was over cooked and potato salad which was under cooked. I took the chicken home, but left the corn and potatoes behind. They have an extensive cocktail menu which had great cheeky names to them. Service was fine. The day we went, it did take a while for our apps to arrive and then an even longer time to receive entrees. I can only imagine that the kitchen was backed up? I noticed other tables surrounding us had the same issues. One of the other tables said out loud that their food was taking forever. I noticed that they arrived 10-15 min after we did. All that aside, I would definitely be back to try other items. Keep in mind, they are pricey averaging at $30 and up.

Cool vibes and lots of freshly baked goodies to pick from...had a hard time deciding. What's a…read morelittle annoying is that none of the baked goods have prices. We got carried away and was a little surprised total cost after we picked a few items and 2 sandwiches. Worth checking out is the day-old section with 50% off that is in the left corner as you face the display counter. Sandwiches have quality meats and everything tastes fresh. Recommend the BLT; thickness and flavor bacon was perfect! Cold pastrami was a good quality meat. Note: only the fries come standard sandwiches. The other sides (onion rings, cup soup) are $2.00 upgrade. We tried the apricot coffee cake ($12.45). It was good (fresh and moist) but couldn't find anything special. I would have expected more pieces of the fruit .

Schats is an amazing restaurant with great food drinks and very polite and professional staff. Very…read morenice seating and ambiance with delicious pastries. I highly recommend checking it out!

Fun & Unique Dessert Spot -- Great for Kids!…read more We often make a stop at The Baked Bear when we're in South Lake Tahoe for a sweet, memorable treat! This place has a very fun and unique concept -- you get to build your own custom ice cream sandwich by choosing your favorite cookies or brownies and pairing them with premium ice cream in the middle. You can even add toppings or have it pressed warm for an extra gooey indulgence. Personally, it's much sweeter than I normally go for -- definitely a sugar overload -- but that's exactly what makes it a perfect treat for kids. They absolutely loved it! It's big, rich, and very instagram‑worthy! For what you get, about $9.50 is pretty fair in South Lake Tahoe -- especially considering how fresh the cookies and ice cream are and how customizable the dessert is. It's the kind of place where you choose your own adventure with cookie flavors, ice cream flavors, and toppings, and the friendly staff is great at helping you decide what goes best together. We enjoy the vibe here -- it's relaxed, the staff is kind and helpful, and it makes for a fun family stop after dinner or while exploring downtown. Definitely a great spot if you're in the mood for a creative and delicious dessert experience! Especially if you are good at sharing :)

Fresh, made-to-order ice cream cookie sandwich. Fast, efficient, even during the business evening…read morehours. Tons of combinations of cookies, brownies, and ice cream. There's sure to be a combo to satisfy your sweet tooth. Limited seating both inside and out.

After a friend in Genoa spoiled me with some AMAZING Dubai chocolate and was praisg this chocolate…read moreshop ive never heard about....I finally had a chance to stop by and check it out for myself and what can I say besides...WOW! Willie Wonka lives and operates in Gardnerville! Go check them out!!!

Always perfection chocolate. Great place to request special orders for your special occasion. I've…read moreused for birthdays, tea parties, kids camp etc. am always unique and yummy.

Came her for lunch and ordered the Reuben and Turkey Pesto with a cup of chili…read more My wife really liked the Turkey Pest, hence the 4 stars. When ordering my Reuben, they were out of corned beef and asked if I'd like it with pastrami...I agreed. Unfortunately, I was not a fan of their pastrami and would not order again. The chili was not very good either....its more of a hot dog topping chili rather than a stand-alone. The store is very cute with all kinds of stuff to look at while waiting. Will probably return, but not order the same items.

Great breakfast sandwiches and beautiful location. The customer service is very good.read more

Food was excellent but the air conditioning was broken. Also took almost an hour to get our food…read moreonce we ordered. Requested a side salad when we ordered, was asked if we wanted that prior to the meal. Took 32 minutes to get the salad.

We arrived at DW on a Sunday afternoon just before 4 pm- check in time…read more We were given a list of local restaurants- at the top was 1864. The receptionist let us know that they are closed Mondays and Tuesdays. So we decided to try it out first night. We were ready to be out of the car for the day and just walk over. We were told by the hostess that the restaurant was closed to a large party for a family reunion until 7:30, but we could order off the full menu at the bar. We were very happy with our experience here. The bartender/server was very welcoming and friendly. He first said they were in the middle of changing over their wine and beer offerings and was ready to share today's offerings. He didn't rush us at all on ordering and timed out our appetizer, salad, then main course perfectly. We started with the stuffed button mushrooms- so yummy. Then we shared a ceaser salad with large grilled prawns on top- he had the kitchen split it in the back for us. Such a nice touch My hubby ordered the bison burger MR- it was cooked perfectly and the fries were hot and crispy I ordered the DWR veggie pasta- so, so yummy. I'm still thinking about it days later dnd hoping to get in here to eat again before we leave. The sauce is so lemony and perfect. It's a huge portion- so I was able to take more then 1/2 back to our condo with me and work on over the next few days. Our server took time to welcome us and visit with us when he wasn't busy. Also sharing some of his favorite other restaurants in the area so we had places to eat on the days 1862 is closed. The restaurant is tastefully decorated and clean. As was the restroom. We will for sure be back

Great food... friendly and helpful staff. The lady who…read morehelped us was very patient (my husband is not easiest to get order from, lots of customization). But she got everything right! Will definitely come back here again!

Absolutely worth the experience of the homemade ice cream. This is the only place I will eat ice…read morecream hands down from now on. Food it's well proportionate and not to much that still leaves you room to indulge in ice cream. Great kind service clean small environment. We drive from Dayton just for this little piece of heaven. Thank you so much.

Sugar Pine Bakery has the best service and the most outstanding cakes. You have an idea they will…read morecreate it the best bakers ever

Not sure what people are raving about with this place. Everything looks and tastes like it came in…read morefrozen from a wholesaler and then just defrosted. We got a chocolate croissant (only decent thing I got, but don't compare it to an artisanal made croissant where it's a dark golden brown with flaky crispy buttery layers). Their "croissants" are more like anemic, soft, moist bread. Also, got a cheese Danish. Starbucks sells a better cheese Danish than this place. The Danish was dry and hard and the center filling looked like it was pre-made frozen and just placed on top of the Danish. Finally, the worst of the worst, I got a personal size dutch apple crumble pie. Now THIS looked like it was made from scratch and I had hopes for this one. However, I took a piece of the crumble topping and ate it. It had an unusual funny taste. Almost like it was made with lavender. Didn't taste quite right. Then, when I got back to my hotel, I really dug into it. It wasn't just the crumble that was off, but the entire pie tasted of rancid spoiled butter. I had to spit it out, it was horrible. I can't believe they would serve that. I don't know how old that thing was, but they need better quality control. The only people I could see giving this place 5 stars on the food, are locals. Tahoe is behind when it comes to quality high end artisanal pastries. I have yet to find a decent coffee shop. Their sign boasts "Voted Best in Tahoe", but you'll see that almost every spot here has the same sign, from ice cream shops to bakeries to whatever else because there's literally nothing here. If you're from a big city, don't come here. Service was pleasant. No complaints.