We were in the area on a recent Sunday and looking for the type of brewery tasting room that wasn't just a big restaurant disguised as a brewery. We found Donner Creek Brewing, and we're glad that we did! Here's what we noticed: - Really great selection of beers, including some very interesting ones. A couple were a bit smokey, which we liked (especially the mango one)! My wife and I split a flight of four 5-ounce pours, which enabled us to try a brand range of types. - Comfortable, relaxed vibe with a great playlist. A bunch of different seating areas, including at the bar, provided lots of options. - The person working the bar was chatty, which we like, since it gives us a chance to learn more about the brewery, etc. Bottom line: We're glad that we found Donner Creek Brewing and will definitely be back! read more

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Service was great! Food was delicious! I enjoyed it. The ambiance was good for what we needed at the moment. read more

July 18, 2025 - Truckee Back in the area, we couldn't resist stopping in again for a drink. They're dog-friendly, and this time there was live music playing. My husband ordered a beer, and I enjoyed a glass of white wine. Service came with a smile, the music set a great vibe, and we found a comfortable seat inside where we could relax with our pup. Made for a nice outing after a couple days of camping. read more

DCB is great. Panini pressed sandwiches are unfortunately underated but worry not reader -- DCB understood the assignment and is fixing this injust in the tastiest way possible read more

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My most recent visit to Donner Creek Brewing revealed a surprise: They make a variety of grilled Havarti cheese sandwiches on sourdough bread! Have you ever had Havarti and sourdough melded together with blessed heat? Maybe a little pickle? You're in for a treat of truly pure gastronomical delight. The beer? Excellent, as per usual, had a pint of the maltiest ale on tap, currently. The grilled cheese was superb. The havarti and sourdough is now my favorite cheese sandwich. This was my repast and refreshment after a gorgeous bluebird day of spring skiing. read more

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Sandwiches were delicious and staff were very friendly. Chill spot with very good house beers, would be nice if sandwiches came with a side or had a meal deal but overall good stuff. Would come back. read more

Some unique crat beer to be had here. Top that off with absolutely incredible sandwiches and you've got a winner in Donner Creek Brewing. Quick service. Large area so good for all party sizes. Family friendly. Pool table. Awesome bar. If you don't want what is offered on tap there is a fridge of local beers to choose from. Great place to chill and have a craft beer. read more

Donner Creek Brewing - Cideries Near Me - Truckee, California

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Two of the best sandwiches I've had in years! We had the feisty chicken and the Berry Marries Bacon which we added turkey. Nice selection of beers too. We had the local summer Saison and the death by potholes Porter. Definitely glad we stopped here for lunch. Would recommend this to all my friends. read more

Donner Creek Brewing - Decided to take a photo after I already dove in and ate more than half of it, it was sooooo good. - Cideries Near Me - Truckee, California

Trying to figure out why this place has such a high rating. Perhaps they're being rated just on the beer. Sandwiches took a good 25 minutes to make, and we were the only customers there on a Monday. Our food was accidentally given to a table who had just placed an order. Our new sandwiches were rushed out, and they were cold in the center. read more

Everything about this place is great! Great variety of beers! The service was incredible! I'm a vegetarian and had the Mean and green panini, pesto, artichoke hearts and cheese... it was delicious!! My mom and I bought a growler for my dad since he couldn't tag along. We'll definitely be back! read more

Donner Creek Brewing - Cideries Near Me - Truckee, California

Hidden gem for local craft brews. Food was as good as can be expected for a place that focuses on beer. Beer was on point - Thor's Hammer: listed as double hopped hazy, but was not very hazy. Great IBU and ABV was on the higher side of average. All in all great afternoon session drink following a hike through the tunnels. Indoor seating with great music playing. Pool table was a nice touch. Definitely a local watering hole. Will come back for another round in the future. read more

Just a friendly place for a really local beer. I always get the grilled cheese and soup when I'm there. They have a pool table, games for adults and kids. read more

The pulled pork sandwich is amazing! Great sauce, great taste. Friendly staff. Worth the stop.

Walked in and ordered our sandwiches and drinks. The staff is friendly. The restruant is casual and DOG FRIENDLY! I had the feisty chicken and my hubby had the jallapopper sando. Both were spicy. The bread was crispy. The cheese was gooey. There was chicken in every bite and it was tender. The Jallapopper lived up to its claim, unrelenting spice. If you need a quick meal or a drink to quench your thirst, Donner Creek Brewing is the way to go! read more

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What a great stop on the way into Tahoe! Fantastic sandwiches and great beers. Seems like a local watering hole. read more

Donner Creek Brewing - Feisty Chicken Sandwich - Cideries Near Me - Truckee, California

One of the best grilled cheese sandwiches I've ever eaten. First you check the menu, place your order and go to your seating. There are high tables aw well as low dining tables which was cool. I loved everything in the menu and omg the first bite into my sandwich was just mmmmmmm.. delicious! I loved it. I took the vegetarian option and it was still so goo It's a cool spot that has a pool table, tv and even a game at one of the tables. read more

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Just went in for a couple of beers to take home and we met Sammy. She was so nice. Helped with tasting , recommending. Sunny and bright personality. The restaurant was clean, warm and friendly. Thank you so much. We will be back read more

We stopped into today to finally give them a try. When we arrived, the place was empty, This gave us a chance to talk to Christina, order a flight, plus one, and put our food order in. The place is tucked in a small strip mall. We enjoyed all 5 beers we had. A farm ale, saison, sour, brown, and a stout. Christina, "the woman show" got out food out quickly and just in time. It got crazy busy all of a sudden. Both the Berry Marries Bacon and Jalapopper were quite tasty. I loved how crunchy toasted the bread was from the panini press, but my wife would have a little less toasty. They also have guest taps and a large case of canned beer, cider, and kombucha. Overall, it's a great pico (smaller than nano) brewery. A separate shut out to Christina. She is super friendly, knowledgeable, and runs the place like a champ. She is literally amazing. We will absolutely be back. read more

Donner Creek Brewing - Our flight, minus IPAs. - Cideries Near Me - Truckee, California

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Neighborhood brew pub we frequent ... love the tie dye swag and the bartenders swagger

We were in Truckee for a day and my wife came across this place. Breweries are usually a good family friendly stop for us and this was no exception. The people here were fantastic, the locals and the staff. The back room had been converted into a play area for kids which was great. Good beer selection and having NA beer is always a plus. We had a great time finding this place and would certainly come back next time we are in the area. read more

Donner Creek Brewing - Cideries Near Me - Truckee, California

We popped in for lunch on a Saturday afternoon, and had a pleasant experience. The food and drinks were good, the service was decent, and the ambiance was nice. I enjoyed my Feisty Chicken panini, my husband liked his pulled pork panini, and my 5 year old said her pretzel with bacon was "solid." I also quite enjoyed my house-brewed mango hard seltzer, and my husband thought his Goddess beer was good. We ordered at the bar, and they then brought our food out to us. The service was friendly and reasonably prompt. The space was quiet and not very busy during our afternoon visit. We had a positive experience overall. read more

We stopped here for lunch after our adventures to the Donnor museum. I wouldn't come too hungry because there aren't a lot of food choices. The sandwiches were good but not substantially sustaining. The gal was a little unfriendly at first but warmed up pretty quickly. You can totally tell this is a local hangout for "locals". The slogan is apropos considering the area. See the picture for a good laugh. There are some games to play and even a playroom for the kids. (I mistook it for the bathroom). My husband enjoyed the beer, but he always likes beer. Said it was good, not off the charts. Have some interesting combinations. read more

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cute little brewery in the truckee area with very friendly staff! the beers are delicious - highly recommend shrek's swampwater if it is still available. it looks a little murky (hence the name) but is absolutely delectable. would definitely come back if i was in the area! read more

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Donner Creek Brewery - Truckee , CA - August 9, 2023 This is a cool little micro brewery located just south of Interstate 80 in a little strip mall to the west of Hwy 89. We came in after a morning of paddling on Donner Lake for some lunch and drinks. The brewery is owned by husband/wife team Greg and Wendy. Wendy greeted us at the front counter as we came in and went over some of the drink options. She gave us a few samples. They have house and guest beers and ciders. They are primarily a panini sandwich shop with some interesting choices, including chicken, pork, and cheese paninis. They have a couple soup choices, soft pretzels, and a gluten free sausage platter. They have ample sitting and the overall feeling is like being at a ski chalet. They have a special play area for young kids as well as a pool table. We split the Berry Marries Bacon panini and got the butternut squash soup. The sandwich was very good and my wife liked the soup. I would have preferred the soup to be creamier. I tried both the Lil'Biskit West Coast IPA and the U Crazy Bro? IPA. Both tasty and to my liking. My wife got a guest cider and liked it as well. They have live acoustic music on Wednesday and Friday from 6-8 pm and pool tournaments on Mondays. They have a good selection of their beers in crowlers as well brewery stickers. This day happened to be my birthday and when Greg found out, he brought me a free pint of a special collaboration beer that had just been kegged. He was planning to submit it to a beer competition. I think he has a winner! read more

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My daughter and I traveled to Truckee to pick up a prescription. It was lunchtime and after trying two places that were closed we landed at Donner Creek. It's a pretty and clean space and looked to have a lot of nice beer but we were there for lunch. No fountain drinks either but they have a nice water station set up. I ordered the Merry Berry sammie and my daughter ordered the jalapeño sammie. Goodness the sandwiches were delicious! Crunchy and stretchy cheesy goodness! And the little pickle served with it was yum! Who knows if we'll make it back but it was a happy find today! read more

Fun local brewery with a small selection of sandwiches and soup to eat. The staff was very nice , good beer , good sandwiches. I had the BBQ pork sandwich which was good but fairly expensive for the size. I tried the tomato bisque soup which was just ok. Fun vibes but the beer is pricey. read more

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The food was good and the beer was decent small town homey feel. Free pool table. Kids are welcome. Nothing to complain about.

This place is so good. After spending the morning in urgent care from a ski accident I walked into Donner Creek Brewing depressed because my ski season was over. I sat at the bar and ordered the 7.9 ABV hazy IPA. It was delicious and it definitely killed my pain halfway through the pint. I then ordered the saucy pig sandwich and couldn't be more pleased. The panini style grill was perfectly warm and crunchy. Sour dough bread was perfect. Plenty of sweet, tasty pulled pork, and gooey melted cheese. It was heaven. Service was great. Cool vibe. Dog friendly with a water bowl and cute pooches hanging out with their owners. Kid friendly too with games and a kids room in back. I'll definitely stop by next time I'm in the area. read more

We ate there and enjoyed ourselves. On our way out, we got wrongly accused of stealing alcohol by the girl with curly hair and overalls. She came out after us in the parking lot and made us show our bags which isn't even legal, but we complied. And after she realized we didn't take anything she was still being aggressive and didn't apologize. If you're looking for a racist establishment, this place is for you. read more

Very limited but tasty menu, GREAT brews, inside and outside tables, self serve water (so convenient for those of us who are big water drinkers!) a parking lot and air conditioning! Highly unusual combination in Truckee. A really enjoyable afternoon on a holiday weekend when the rest of the area is crazy busy! read more

Donner Creek Brewing - A flight of Donner creek brews and a bacon-and-berry panini! - Cideries Near Me - Truckee, California

Best little taproom in Truckee. Don't take my word for it, drop in, fall into the warm embrace of the kind of homey hospitality that is super rare these days. They just love the beer they brew and so should you if you know beer at all. We dropped in here for a beer and ended up missing our reservations at Wolfdale's! That's just how amazing this taproom is. read more

A very eclectic vibe, with a craft beer tilt. We stopped in for some late afternoon sandwiches. We had the grilled panini. Food was good. Nothing to write home about. Service was weird. It was hard to find anyone to order and to help. They seemed to be hanging out in the back. Of course, it was slow that day. If you are looking for a beer joint, with a relaxed atmosphere, this might be for you. read more

Donner Creek Brewing - Panini - Cideries Near Me - Truckee, California

Love the local brewery right across from the Boulders! In the old bagel restaurant, they've changed the space into a nice brewery type area. Good selection of their own brews and some other locals on tap. Hard cider is also on tap. They have a selection of cans in the cooler by the door too. Didn't try the sandwiches but they had a very interesting assortment of grilled cheese creations. Next time. There also were bags of chips and pretzels if you wanted. Loved the setting. The bartender and the owner were really friendly and helpful. Live music too! Very chill. Please go there. Truckee needs to keep neighborhood gems like this. read more

Donner Creek Brewing - Bar with beer menu - Cideries Near Me - Truckee, California

I love this place! Been stopping in for a pint or two everytime I ski at Northstar or visit Truckee. I had the River Goddess tonight and it was yummy. Also, always appreciate a dog friendly establishment. It's a cozy and local spot with friendly staff. read more

We had a great time here at first. The food and drinks were great and we were ready to leave on a positive note. Unfortunately, everything changed as we were walking out. Our group, which included both people of color and white friends visiting from the Bay Area, was stopped by a white employee with curly hair and overalls who accused us of stealing a beer. She demanded that several of us open our bags but did not ask our white friend to do the same. Even though it is illegal for her to make us open our bags, we complied to prove that nothing was taken. When it became clear that we had done nothing wrong, she did not apologize. Instead, she told us to "chill out" when we questioned why we were being singled out. This was racist, offensive, and completely unacceptable. No matter how good the food and drinks were, the way we were treated overshadowed everything. Management needs to address this behavior immediately because no customer should ever leave feeling targeted and disrespected. read more

Stopped in for a Monday lunch before going to the Lake. Easy to find and to park. Owners are cheerful and helpful. Ordered the Smokey Turkey and Mean Green paninis which were both delicious and had perfect grilled crust. There were 8 Brew offerings available and 5 "guest" brew choices too. Free pool table is nice ! TIP : do not come here if you're in a hurry. This is a kick back and enjoy your LT day hangout read more

Great little spot! Their beer menu is extensive and you can also buy craft y'all boys if what's on tap isn't your jam. They're food is SO GOOD, too. Small lil' menu but you can't go wrong with anything read more

Sandwiches are so yummy, beer is even yummier, and Ralph Covert on the mic was fantastic! Such a sweet find! We'll be back!

I love this place. Husband (brewer) and wife team - I think. It's a pico brewery with 5 small tanks in the back. I love a good brewery and this is definitely that. They've even recently completed a collaboration with Kern River, an excellent, highly reputable California brewery. And if you're interested in other beers, they have some on tap and many in cans. They have a pool table, a kids area, and a wall they project skiing videos on (plus NFL football). Live music on most Wednesday and Friday nights. They do all kinds of grilled cheese paninis which are excellent. If your dogs are short hair, don't bark, and can behave themselves, they're welcome inside. If I could give them 6 stars, I would. read more

Cute place tucked off the main road. Great beer great food great service. Perfect gem to stop for a quick lunch and drink.