If you are in search of real diner food at a real diner location, this is your place. So good that I'd eat here more often but they can get quite busy. Worth it. read more

Love this place I have been going here since I was a kid and the food is just as good as I remember it! The staff is super friendly- family run- and you can taste the love in the meals. Gets a little busy, but it's always worth the wait. Right on the lake and it's always clean and cheerful. read more

This place has long lines for weekend brunches, and for good reason. Stopped by to kick off a long day of driving, and this place hit the spot. Highly recommend the eggs benedicts here. Tried the sierra eggs benedict and the traditional eggs benedict and both were HANDS DOWN the best I've had in my life. And this is comparing it to the super popular brunch places in SF. The hollandaise sauce was perfectly executed as well as the poached eggs. The hash browns were tastier than the home fries, so I recommend getting that. The sierra eggs benedict comes topped with fresh avocado, which was a nice touch. Get here a bit early to beat the morning wait, but it will be worth it. read more

Donner Lake Kitchen - Sierra Eggs Benedict with Hash Browns - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Truckee, California

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In town for spring break i stumbled across Donner Lake Kitchen. my family and i ordered a few different things (Quesadilla Grande + chicken, chicken fajitas, kids french toast, kids pancakes & kids chicken strips) the food didn't have much flavor to begin with but we didn't want to complain. then came the bill $170 which included automatic gratuity & a customer service fee. I've never been charged a customer service fee for sitting down to eat in a restaurant, i also feel like it should be made aware prior to ordering so the choice is mine. In Summary this restaurant doesn't have gourmet meals but they do have gourmet prices & fees. read more

In my 60 years of life I have never had a breakfast as good as I had today! I had the cowboy: biscuits and gravy, hash browns, sausage and eggs. Totally worth the wait, staff is awesome! Highly recommend! read more

Donner Lake Kitchen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Truckee, California

Good breakfast. Donner Lake Kitchen gets busy and is pricey but it's among the best in Truckee.

Cool rustic cabin like setting just off Donner Lake is a pretty damn good breakfast place. The Donner Lake Kitchen will not disappoint many and food and service were tops. Eggs benedict and huevos ranchero looked to be the specialties of the house so we ordered three plates of the huevos ranchero and two of the Eggs Benedict. Only the Eggs Benedict were eaten completely while a lot was left on the huevos ranchero plates. That was only because the EB were shared! We took the leftover HRs home and ate them for lunch. We only ate breakfast, so we'll have to come back and try lunch when we're up there next time. read more

Great comfort food and quality service with a caring smile. Tempting specials. Delicious benedicts with perfect hollandaise sauce. Enjoyed the well-balanced orange mimosa and well-seasoned michelada, too. Will be back! read more

Food was absolutely delicious, service was superb!! Hands down the best place to grab brunch in the area. Honestly, exceeded our expectations! Will be back again for more!!! read more

Donner Lake Kitchen - Eggs Benedict, flapjacks, & countryman's breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Truckee, California

Peasant atmosphere good specials. A go to when you have an appetite. The service makes it feel like a home away from home.

Great food, lovely service and convenient location near the lake. We'll come back again!

DO NOT VISIT!!! Very unprofessional owner! My group was publicly dismissed while waiting to be seated because the owner felt that we were "entitled" after checking in once to see how much longer our table will be ready. We checked in after waiting at least 45 mins. I understand it was busy but if you are an owner and an unable to answer a question about your operations professionally then I suggest a different line of business or a class in customer service. Furthermore, while waiting we noticed the owner was not wearing a mask while serving customers during this pandemic. Even though the rest of the staff and customers were wearing masks. I'm all for supporting a small business but if they are unable to follow the CDC, state, and/or the county guidelines, then I cannot support an owner that doesn't value the health of their staff and customers. read more

It's expensive for what it is, bu so is everything around the area. Very cool place though and we totally loved it. Five stars for sure! read more

I put my name on the waiting list I was told an hour and a hour and a half later and still have not got seated there was a bigger table and no one was there read more

Donner Lake Kitchen - One big table no one was there - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Truckee, California

Fantastic service, tasty food, charming mountain them. We arrived 30 min before closing time, not realizing it, they were great, provided top notch service read more

Loved this off the road local spot. It was a little wait to get in but it was Sunday. We had chicken fried steak Benedict and biscuits and gravy! Oh my gosh such a flavor explosion. I cook and my eggs Benedict is good but this was phenomenal. I love the vibe in this restaurant. I'm a mountain girl and felt there were allot of locals. This will be our go to on the way up to ski from the gold country. read more

The food is a-ma-zing and so worth the wait! They are popular for a good reason!!!! You can relax and have a mimosa or Bloody Mary while you wait. Run, don't walk to the Donner Lake Kitchen!! read more

Best Tahoe truckee breakfast. Never ever had anything but best experience. Bring your feasts and relax.

Love this spot!!! Good food, great location, and friendly staff! A must stop when we go to truckee or reno

Awesome little spot to grab brunch if you're around the area. Interior is very cute, menu selection is very basic but delicious! Benedict's are so good especially the crab Benedict that I ordered, the decoration is pretty ig worthy and very delicious! Try their orange juice! Very fresh! read more

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I was born and raised in Truckee and ate at " The kitchen" several times a month in the 80's. Loved it! Brought my husband and mom back, almost 40 years later expecting it to be totally different. IT WASN'T! It was the same as I remembered it! Food was absolutely delicious! Perfect portion sizes, very well done. Every employee was warm, friendly and working hard to make sure everyone was happy. Our waitress was just awesome. I can't remember our waitress's name but she had a beautiful butterfly on the back of her arm. If you want a delicious meal in a relaxing, fun and friendly atmosphere with great service, go to Donner Lake Kitchen. read more

My friends and I came as a big group on Memorial Day and were super happy with everything! For the size of our group, the wait wasn't long at all and the food was delicious. We all left happy and talked about how great the food was. The staff was also super nice and made us feel super welcome!! Also, the environment felt super homey! read more

This restaurant has super friendly staff, great service, and delicious food! This restaurant feels homey, a place that is so necessary after playing in the snow! This restaurant is a great place to warm you up after a tiring day! They have friendly staff and a great place that serves a variety of breakfast foods so it well accommodates for everyone and everyone will have something different and that they will like! read more

Recommend by a local friend and oh wow. SOO yummy! I got the cowboy breakfast (biscuits and gravy, hash browns, eggs, and a crazy good sausage patty, so much food) and hubs got the blackberry and cream cheese stuffed French toast! Both were beyond delicious. Restaurant has a local cozy feel. The people who waited on us were super mom and pop. Highly recommend read more

Donner Lake Kitchen - Cowboy breakfast and blackberry cream cheese stuffed French toast with sausage and eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Truckee, California

Kelly and the DLK crew are stars! They welcome all of their patrons with warm and friendly smiles and serve some great food. DLK is notorious for its long wait times in normal circumstances. 2020 has been a tough year for restaurants everywhere and we are lucky the weather continues to make it possible for Truckee eateries to be able to continue to serve outdoors in December. We are all fatigued from 2020. If you choose to dine out do so with patience and grace. Otherwise why not stay home and order a pizza? Keep doing what you do DLK! We love you! read more

Donner Lake Kitchen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Truckee, California

Donner Lake kitchen has been a local spot for years. Tucked away on the shore of Donner Lake, it is always full of locals and tourist regulars. The food is good and the service is always friendly. You should probably go somewhere else if you are in any kind of hurry as the food always comes out really slow. Even when the place isnt packed. Which is pretty much every weekend. If you want to relax and enjoy local food with local friends its a great spot for breakfast. read more

Great breakfast. Large portions. Large pork sausage Patties. Everything is excellent. There may be a wait so prepare to wait. Have a Bloody Mary with bacon while you wait. Service was friendly and with a smile. read more

Very yummy breakfast! Sausages were a tad over cooked, but the eggs and black berry stuffed French toast were both incredible. Cute little breakfast place off the beaten path in Truckee. I would definitely come back! read more

We stopped by Donner Lake Kitchen this morning on our way down from Reno. We have spent a lot of time in Truckee but somehow never knew of this restaurant. They're doing a great job accommodating COVID restrictions with cute outdoor picnic tables. The service was great, and the food was fantastic! The flapjacks were enormous, the sausage gravy was to die for and my kids were served delicious hot chocolate piled high with whipped cream and circus animal cookies in cartoon/superhero mugs. We will definitely be back. read more

Donner Lake Kitchen - Enjoying our hot chocolate in the outdoor seating area - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Truckee, California

I LOVE this place! Will drive from Tahoe City for their delicious breakfast! Everything on the menu is so good! Love the coziness of DLK and also love the staff! DLK is loved by many so if you go on the wknd, be prepared to wait. Be patient. Well worth the wait! *Try to stop by midweek! YUMMMMMMM read more

A long time local favorite. Now WAY overpriced and TERRIBLE service! won't answer phone or do to go orders because they"re too busy. Here's a clever thought, spend some of the profit and hire more staff. This would lead to more business, more satisfied customers, and ultimately more profit. Warren Buffet taught me that. read more

Friendly service and the fluffiest pancakes ever. The biscuits and gravy are always a hit too. They get busy so get there early to avoid a wait, but there's a ton of local decor to look at to keep you occupied while you wait for breakfast. read more

Dinner Lake Kitchen food is really good. We had bunny pancakes, BLT with sweet potato fries, huevos rancheros and a turkey melt with hash browns. Very friendly atmosphere, great service and as you can see from the photo Donner Lake Kitchen is dog friendly. Will be back. read more

Donner Lake Kitchen - Bunny Pancakes... so cute and good! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Truckee, California

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Amazing breakfast! We will definitely be coming back. Flapjacks are huge, we bought #6 and was able to split it with my daughter. Breakfast nachos were amazing too we bought half order and was plenty for my husband and other daughter so much food great service. read more

Donner Lake Kitchen - Breakfast nachos - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Truckee, California

Met some friends here for a late breakfast early lunch and other than the wait for a group of six (over an hour), the place did not disappoint. The portions are on the larger side, but they do offer half plates on their menu or you can request one and they will try to accommodate. There is a lot to choose from on their menu, and everything we have tried has been very good. We plan on recommending this place to all that travel through Truckee and we also plan on coming back to sample more of the menu read more

Omg the food here is amazing! And the drinks - WOW! That's THE spot to start your day in Tahoe!!!!

The best! Local- welcoming and friendly staff- great food- consistently delicious! After breakfast or lunch, head across the street to Donner Lake! read more

A really enjoyable place. Stopped here on a whim Friday morning. It's set across the street from the Donner Lake shores. Could tell right away it's a local favorite. Country diner feel with counter seating and tables. Wood floors, random wall decor. Waitresses, a mother daughter duo would attentive and kind. Ordered the 1/2 portion of Veggie Eggs Benedict. Meal was well prepared and the ingredients were fresh. Also had a mimosa. They have a selection of different flavors besides just orange juice. For $7 you get what I estimated to be half a bottle of champagne. DEFINITELY a good deal. read more

Donner Lake Kitchen - 1/2 order of the Veggie Eggs Benedict with a chalice of cranberry mimosa. Clear your day's schedule and order the mimosa. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Truckee, California

Donner Lake Kitchen has re-opened with all proper safety precautions in place. Tables placed properly spaced etc. As always their food and service was exceptional, especially considering these new strange times and guidelines. Thoroughly enjoyed my 1/2 order of crab Benedict and mimosa for my 40th birthday breakfast! Can't wait to return! Their huevos rancheros is also off the hook! (my usual go-to) read more

Donner Lake Kitchen - 1/2 order crab Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Truckee, California

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Came here for breakfast on a snowy morning. It was a Friday and we were pretty much the only people in there. It was so beautiful outside and nice and cozy inside. We were all immediately poured coffee which was great! I love that their mugs don't match. I also ordered their hot chocolate because it looked so good online. It was SO delicious!! I ordered their eggs benedict but the half order which was still a ton of food. Everyone seemed to love their breakfasts. The four of us shared their cinnamon roll which was super yummy, too. Overall we had a great breakfast and all left very full. I would definitely go back for breakfast in the future! read more