The owners stopped by our table to talk and check to see how we like the breakfast. It was wonderful. The pancake was light and fluffy and definitely enough for two to share. Eggs were cooked perfectly and very fresh. Hash browns, bacon, and toast were crispy and delicious--exactly how I ordered. The decorations were warm and welcoming and we enjoyed looking at everything as we waited. The service was quick and friendly. I highly recommend this wonderful eating experience. read more

I went here for breakfast yesterday and loved it! The restaurant is further back from the road and a little hidden but don't let that deter you. I had a coffee and the breakfast burrito with sausage! It was fantastic! I loved the potatoes in the burrito and the little salsa on the side was awesome! I'll definitely be back! read more

Cute place, delicious food but kind of pricey for what it is. I had the special, blueberry stuffed french toast. read more

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Best breakfast spot for families in the Donner Lake area. We are here for breakfast 3 days in a row. Our 6-year old insisted on the snowman pancake every day, and ate every speck of it. I highly recommend the huevos rancheros and the Eggs Benedict. I appreciated the relaxed atmosphere and not having to wait, especially with a hungry crew. read more

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I wanted to try something different than the typical squeeze in in Truckee. So decided to come here. What a mistake. Yes if you have hours on end of absolutely nothing else to do - then sure come in. But if you have a life and would like to do other things than wait to be served, SKIP THIS JOINT! No one acknowledge us to be seated. We had to ask to be seated (and we were the only ones on the list). Then it took nearly an hour to get our food (half order of huevos rancheros and pancakes). Absolute waste of two hours that I will never get back!!! read more

Amazing breakfast. This place is tucked away behind a market so just keep your eyes peeled. Try the drunken French toast! read more

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Yummmm! French toast served with warmed maple syrup was deluxe! Hubby had eggs benedict which he really liked too. Definitely will hit this up next time we're in Truckee again. read more

Sooooo GOOD! Had breakfast here on the way home from Squaw. Minus one star for the long wait, but it was definitely worth it! I ordered the Cowboy Special and my boyfriend had the #6 (pancakes, eggs, and bacon). I seriously never had biscuits and gravy as good as this! The restaurant was cozy and felt very cabin-like. Our server, Kelley, was also very friendly! read more

My favorite breakfast joint in Truckee! Super friendly, always smiling staff, really great food and a cozy comfortable environment. read more

Donner Lake Kitchen - Half order of huevos rancheros.... Yummmmmy Donner Lake Kitchen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Truckee, California

Just have to say I love this place! My veggie potatoes were the bomb! The mimosa was on point! The bunny pancakes (spring special) were just yummy and adorable. And my hubby's rancheros were so large he only ate half! Try this little jem tucked behind the main road! read more

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My new favorite breakfast place in Truckee. 10/10. We went on a Saturday morning over a holiday weekend. As you can imagine, it was packed full of inpatient, rude people who think their time is more valuable than anyone else's. Despite the madness and plethora of tourists, the smiles on the faces of all the workers shined bright as ever. They were so kind and so attentive to everyone and everything. It's family owned and you can taste the home-cooked love right in their food. Katie - you were such a delight. Thank you for everything. We wish you and your family all the success in the world. read more

Perfect breakfast place by the lake. You will probably have to wait (because it's that good) so just prepare yourself. They serve drinks while you wait which is amazing! Wish more places did that. The thing that really stood out to me was the service. No matter how busy they were, everyone who worked there had a smile on their face and didn't let it phase them. Love that! Made for a great experience. read more

This was such a great find! We were there on a weekend when not many folks were there and got a bite to eat an hour before they closed! We got the patty melt with a veggie burger substituted and loved it! Their fries were crispy and delicious too. We also tried their cinnamon roll, as it looked delicious. We saw them take the roll out of the fridge out of plastic wrap. They microwaved it and it was super sweet! Pretty good but not as good as it looks. I would stick to the other foods. The service was awesome and inviting! Definitely worth the money and your time when in Donner Lake area! Check it out! read more

We were told the wait would be 45 minutes and after 1 hour we checked on the status of our table. The waitress called us "Entitled" and told us to leave. We were embarrassed and quite surprised. It was tough telling our kids why we waited and couldn't eat there. I would not suggest this place. I understand times are tougher for small businesses to COVID, but in turn small businesses should always appreciate their customers. read more

Favorite breakfast in Truckee. Love the food and Staff. They always make us feel welcome and treat us like old friends. Sometimes I wish it was not so popular as sometimes there is a wait to get a table. read more

This place is amazing!! Luckily we stopped by when it wasn't too busy and we're seated immediately! The staff here are amazing! They're nice and super friendly! My mother is an extremely picky eater, but after her meal she immediately said " you need to write a yelp review about this place". Incredible home feeling when you're here and definitely would come back again! The meals were obviously delicious and have recommended this to numerous friends who made their trip up to Reno // Donner lake. read more

Great food and drinks, I was a 45 min wait, but well worth it. Excellent huevos rancheros!!

Waited so long for anyone to even ask for our drink order. I really wanted to try the Ruby Red Grapefruit Mimosa, but did not order it because I knew it would take forever. Our waitress only came to our table twice, oh wait a third time to bring the check. The rest of the time, she stood behind the counter... It would have been ok if the food was phenomenal, it was just ok. read more

If you are headed back home from a weekend in Reno and hoping to stop here for a quick breakfast...you will need to plan for that breakfast to be served by lunch time. Grant it, their whiteboard did warn us that it was a long wait. The food was yummy, but the wait between getting seated, ordering, and getting served ....long time!. The only fast thing was eating our food in 20 minutes and paying the bill. read more

Love love love. Everything is delicious. They are so friendly here. Even with a wait they are so nice. I go here almost every week! It's my go to breakfast place when I'm in Truckee. And I always like to see the mismatched coffee mugs! read more

You might have to wait a little, but the best things take time! That is exactly what you are going to get eating here! The food was fresh and I must say my breakfast burrito didn't cool down at all even at the last bite! The food is made to order none of that pre made stuff. Awesome place glad we took the hour and half out of our day to come here eat and relax! Thanks again to the whole staff! read more

Have eaten here a few times - and yet to be disappointed. Great service and food. Portions are filling - great old style coffee shop setting - Had the BLT Sandwich special - was awesome - read more

This is a great place to eat. The service is excellent and the food is delicious! I just went for the first time and I wish I had known about this place sooner. I will be back! If you are near Donner Lake, take a few minutes and check it out. 3 minutes form the freeway at the Donner Lake or Deerfield exit in Truckee. I LOVE this place. read more

I always order the same thing when I go out to breakfast no matter where I go. What my friends and I really want ed was to try the Bloody Mary and it was the best I have had so read more

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Absolutely a favorite!! Stellar staff and amazing food!' Try the huevos rancheros, best I have ever had!

This is my favorite breakfast spot in the truckee/tahoe area. All of their egg Benedict variations are fantastic. Their coffee is made well too. The staff has always been kind, no matter how busy they are. They are usually busy but they do a good job with trying to estimate how long the wait will be. read more

Cute place, but we didn't stay to eat after we realized the hostess wasn't wearing a mask and was running plates in and out. This isn't a covid safe environment as they've claimed. read more

Great place for breakfast very friendly the juavos rancheros was really good, they had some specials that looked interesting like drunken French toast. read more

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Great service, homey feel, lots of options. Daily specials have good variety. Bloody Mary very good. Country gravy yummy! French dip was good, fries too. Blast was yummy. Come here every year:) read more

Wanted to take my great grandma to breakfast, called to make a reservation and was told they are first come first serve. I expressed that my great grandma had difficulty with long waits, they were very understanding and put us on the wait list!! When we got here we were greeted with a very friendly staff. Our food was amazing, coffee cups were constantly full, and staff was very attentive. Will definitely recommend this place! read more

Get there early. Our favorite breakfast place in Donner Lake/Truckee. The food is great and the people are very friendly. Just get there very early on weekends: We arrived at 9:30a on a recent Sunday and waited two hours. read more

They're back! and although the previous owners were also great, the new/old business is wonderful to have in the area. Portions are larger than generous, prices typical of Truckee (on the high side), quality of ingredients appears to be high, selection is as before -- broad but basic -- cleanliness and atmosphere are what your grandmother would expect, and quality of food, flavor and experience are above satisfactory. If I could afford to, I'd eagerly eat here 2-3 times a week, read more

Food is awesome. The wait once you get to your table on the otherhand.... Literally sat and waited for our food for over an hour today. With only one refill of our coffee. Pro tip: only go here before 8:00 am. Otherwise the wait you have at the table just cancels it out. Which is sad. read more

The wait was fast for the weekend and the staff was AMAZING! Quick service and great environment. The waitress was sweet enough to gift me a mimosa that wasn't on the menu yet because it just came out. Oh and I can't forget the food! Get the specials! Soooo good read more

Best breakfast ever!!!! Great food and great service! Cheap mimosas and great price point on food. Cool service dog picky gets to hang out with us! read more

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Visiting from Southern California and love finding quaint places for breakfast. We found it--Donner Lake Kitchen. Friendly staff and great food. Will definitely return the next time we are in Truckee. read more

The steak and eggs was so good words can't explain! Does not taste microwaved . Very juicy and melted in your mouth! The eggs did not fail either. The potatoes are also very yummy and crunchy. Best breakfast in town! Staff is always friendly. The wait can sometimes be long but this place is better then Jax and Squeeze or other place in town so its so worth it. read more

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Great place to eat if you have an hour & a half to spare for an omelette. Their sign says to please be patient bc they're a small establishment, but the slowness was seriously unreal. Food was tasty. Vacationers with plenty of leisure time may want to stop by, but anyone on a schedule should avoid. read more

This place is something special! Great food, drinks & service! 1/2 off mimosas when it's snowing & what's better than that!! If you haven't tried this place you better head there now!! read more

Donner Lake Kitchen - DLK w extra crispy fries & scramble w zucchini, sausage, avocado & onion w rye bread! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Truckee, California

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Love this gem! Delicious food, cute atmosphere! Might be a bit of a wait, but it's worth it. Wait staff is so friendly.