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

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

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

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

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

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

Food was great! Service was quick and friendly. Had a quick meeting and picked this place kind of randomly. We were not let down one bit. And one of the best Bloody Marys around! Itching to try some other things on the menu. read more

Donner Lake Kitchen - I'm a stickler for breakfast and this hit the spot! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Truckee, California

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Went there this morn for breakfast since we had heard it was good.... And we were NOT disappointed! The Huevo Rancheros (their signature dish) is delicious. My wife had the regular Eggs Benedicts and said it was one of the best she has had. Service was excellent, plenty of room to eat outside or inside, food excellently prepared and the portions huge (consider splitting). I believe this is the best place for breakfast in the Donner/Truckee area. read more

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

Well, here we are with another 5-star review. This unassuming diner right off the road serves up a mean breakfast with tasty coffee. I had the traditional breakfast with link sausage, eggs were over medium, English muffin and coffee for a drink. Delicious. The sausage was snappy and had a nice peppery flavor, the eggs were actually cooked "over medium" (!), and the muffin was crispy on the outside, just as it should be. The coffee was smooth, not bitter or acidic as so many restaurant offerings can be. The cinnamon roll gets its own paragraph. Big, gooey, buttery rich, with just enough sweet not to overwhelm the other flavors. It was shared between three people, to give you an idea of "big". Yes, I will come back when I'm headed up this way, which may not be as often as I would like. They're 44 miles from my home. Yes, based on my experience, I definitely recommend this joint. read more

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

I came here on the recommendation of a friend. While the food is good, it isn't worth the cost. They charge $4 for a cup of coffee. 2 breakfasts and 2 coffees came to $52. I had the same breakfast at Coffee And for $32 the next day. Again the food is good, service is good, a little hard to find because it's behind another building. read more

We're here on New Years Eve. It's busy with an abundance of tourists in town so finding a place for breakfast that is not busy is out of the question. The wait for a table is just a little over an hour. The restrooms are both out of order but the good news is they have plenty of trees around back, but you got to wait your turn The food is always great, especially the breakfast and huevos rancheros. read more

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

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there's probably going to be a wait but stay, have a mimosa and you'll find out why! The food is delicious and the customer service is amazing! Best breakfast spot in town read more

We stopped in Donner Lake Kitchen the day after Christmas to cap off a relaxing vacation before driving home. This a very small restaurant and everything is made to order. Yes, there's a potentially long wait for a table and no, the food isn't delivered particularly fast. However, they're pretty upfront about this so it really shouldn't be a shock. We ordered the breakfast nachos, biscuits and gravy, and flapjacks. All of the food was generously portioned, and amazing. The breakfast nachos were SO freaking good and the pancakes were the best I've had in a long time. We over ordered and I had to force myself to stop eating before my pants split. I thought the waitresses were pretty nice (certainly nicer than most down here in South Bay). Everyone in our party left happy and stuffed, and agreed we would come the next time we are in Truckee (though perhaps much earlier to avoid wait times). PS - I felt especially compelled to leave a review after the ridiculous 7 one star reviews left by a party of 11 that were upset that they weren't able to get separate checks. Pro tip for that table: Venmo. read more

We were late for our snow sports activity because we had to wait ~30 minutes for our food. We were very hungry and I guess the kitchen may have been understaffed but when it did finally arrived, my plate looked like a tropical vacation! The fruits and the umbrella was so cute and it also tasted delicious. I enjoyed my half order of the crab Benedict. The crab was tasty and the avocado slices were perfectly ripe. The hash browns could have been cooked a bit longer, because they weren't crispy all the way like I would have preferred but service was friendly, minus the slow kitchen. read more

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

How do you not fall in love with a mother, daughter serving up delicious homemade breakfast! My husband and I were passing through here on the way home from Tahoe and we will definitely be passing by again. Delicious warm food and even warmer welcomings. I had the eggs Benedict and he had the cowboy and of course for dessert we had one flapjack. They were all so delicious that's why the photos I'm posting are after we ate them. Thank you again, check this place out if you haven't. We'll be back! read more

Great place to eat, I love their breakfast options. it can get really cold up their so it's always a good place to eat plenty of meat. It is place to eat friends and families. I went with my Aunt and I had a great time having a breakfast place with her as the front center person. read more

I have been coming here for years. My friends and I would always do a hike and then get breakfast. Sadly the last tine we went, the diner went political on us. I have a 9 year old who you are putting in health jeopardy. Your "personal rights" are irresponsible and killing people. Shame on you for not being a good citizen. Needless to say I will never come back....and yes I am a local who will also share this with all people who believe in public responsibility read more

Food, ambiance, and service was great. What else can I say... Mimosa were perfect. My husband thought the coffee wasn't as strong as he prefers. read more

What a Gem!!! If you ever find yourself in Truckee CA.. you cannot I repeat cannot leave without visiting. The staff was friendly and accommodating, service fast and the most important THE FOOD WAS AMAZING! I opted for the special "The Feta" portion was so plentiful I could not finish it (But I tried my best lol). Everything on their menu looked amazing. Whatever you do. Do not forget the bloodies. read more

Donner Lake Kitchen - Bloodies!!! Bacon and regular - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Truckee, California

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Great experience. Came across this Restraunt during our yearly trip. Service and food was great.

Every year we visit this wonderful restaurant & every year we can't wait to return. The meals are delicious & servings are generous. The wait staff is happy to serve & always a smile. Of course the wait is long, but we just know the wait is worth it. See you next year. read more

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

Hot, fresh quality food! Excellent service at a nice mountain pace. Very comfortable, inviting and homey atmosphere.

Delicious place to stop for a bite on the way to or from Reno. Great pies and burgers!!

Everything is homemade! I stumbled upon this restaurant for brunch on the way home from Reno. I'll definitely be coming back! The service was amazing and overall just an amazing experience. Food was soooooo good!!!!! Must try! read more

Waited outside for 10 minutes for an employee to put me on the waitlist. He wasn't wearing a mask so I should have gotten the clue....................... Nevada County has a MASK MANDATE INDOORS. No one likes or wants to wear a mask, but it's a simple and effective way to control the spread of the virus. This restaurant used to be one of my favs- I am so disappointed that they are not requiring their employees or customers to mask up. It's selfish, thoughtless and inconsiderate. You won't get my business anymore. I expect after many of you get Omicron, which doesn't care if you are vaccinated or not, then maybe you'll learn something about looking out for others read more

Just got takeout here after avoiding the place for many years because I recall the food being mediocre. Yep.... it's just as mid, even worse probably. I got takeout and had the chicken sandwich. There was NOTHING on the bun, no mayo, ketchup, or spread of any kind. Just a dry chicken patty slapped on a naked bun. Also, they included no spreads on the side in my box to put on there. I put some ketchup from one of the tables on there before I left, but there wasn't even mayo on the tables. Also, the breading on the chicken wasn't the least bit crispy even when they handed it to me. Just soggy, chewy breading. No hot sauce or spice or anything. Yuck. I also ordered the same exact thing as my friend, and they gave him ketchup and pickle on the side. Mine had neither. What?? At least when you're making the same exact order for 2 people in the same party, try to make them the same.....for all of this (which took FOREVER to come out), I paid $23!!! For a dry, chewy chicken sandwich with zero flavor. Now I'm reminded why I avoided this place for years since my last visit. Won't be back. Idk how they stay in business with food this mid. Tourists, I guess. read more

the best "mimosas" only at donner lake kitchen The friendly ever people!! They're treat you as you're best family friend highly recommended as a local.. read more

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

Wonderful environment. Friendly staff. Yummy food. Hot coffee. They were open early and let me in out of the cold and even served me before opening. I got a big to go order and everything was hot and correct. read more

Fast, friendly and delish. The Sierra benny was awesome and the bloodies are nice, full of flavorful spices! Breakfast in the outdoors today! read more

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A bit pricey but expected in the middle of nowhere. Food was great and so was the service.

Have been wanting to try this place for so long and couldn't be happier that we made it to this hidden gem along Donner Lake. Down home charm to partner with the same service. Great selection of breakfast and lunch items. Karl's chicken sandwich was spot on and I am serious when I say not one soggy sweet potato fry! The best is the countless variety of mimosas to go along with your meal. read more

What a great eclectic spot for breakfast or lunch! I'm so glad we found it! They were so busy, every table busy, but we only waited 10 minutes! The flapjacks are fluffy and the coffee is strong! read more