We decided to stop for breakfast before heading back home. I saw the reviews on Yelp and decided on…read moreFreel Perk Cafe. We were immediately greeted with great service at the register, I wish we had gotten his name! We ordered huevos rancheros with chicken and chilaquiles with chorizo. The food was so good! Well cooked, assembled, and great variety of ingredients that tasted really fresh. It also only took about 12 minutes to get our food which was perfect. The restaurant is cute and clean and has a little coffee shop attached. The shop also had a great environment and that's where we got our coffee as we waited on our food. I 100% recommend and would go again!

I grabbed a quick bite here while traveling for work. This cafe is connected to the Mexican…read morerestaurant next door, and it looks like the cooked items on the menu comes from there as well. I ordered the roasted veggie quiche which was pre-made and heated up. It was pretty good for not being fresh. My Co worker got a beggars breakfast burrito which was made fresh next door. Prices were kind of high for what you got but the food filled us up and service was friendly. If I came back, I would probably try something at the Mexican place.

Getaway Cafe was recommended to us by my brother in law and sister in law. They visited before…read moreduring their trips to Lake Tahoe. We checked it out this morning for breakfast. They had the banner for best brunch 2025 hanging nicely. Diane, the owner, put us on the waitlist and also showed us to our table. Very warm welcome! We started off with coffee. Hubby had the Chorizo Quesadilla and enjoyed it very much. The portion was enough for 2 meals. Sure enough, he took half home. I had the Coconut French Toast, the small portion. Even though it's supposed to be small, I still left some on my plate. Love the fresh sliced bananas with it! There are more menu items we would love to try. Just need to come back and visit again!

I stopped by The Getaway Cafe with my wife and two friends, and the hospitality here is truly…read moretop-notch. Our server, Carmen, was incredibly kind and gave us some great menu suggestions. To make the experience even better, the owner, Diane, actually came by our table to introduce herself. It's always really nice to see an owner who is that attentive to her customers and invested in the dining experience. For my meal, I ordered the breakfast burrito which, as you can see from the photo, comes wrapped in a great spinach tortilla and served with sour cream, and salsa. It was loaded with egg, chorizo, green and red peppers, onions, and pepper jack cheese. I was a bit surprised, though, because even with so many distinct, flavorful ingredients packed inside, those flavors didn't quite come through. The pepper jack cheese was just a little too heavy-handed and ended up overpowering everything else in the burrito. The other minor issue was that I had specifically ordered hashbrowns with my meal, but I was served the breakfast potatoes instead. They were still perfectly crisp and seasoned well, but just wasn't exactly what I asked for. Overall, the atmosphere and the service made it a great experience, but I just wish the burrito had a better balance with less cheese, and that the sides hadn't gotten mixed up. I'd definitely give them another shot, though!

Such a cute cafe! The atmosphere in here was awesome and comforting. The seating is surrounded by…read morebooks and locally inspired merchandise; and you can find some unique souvenirs for sure! We loved the coffee drinks and especially adored their creative cups that are completely compostable with no plastic. My family also loved their pastries and had to go back again the next day to get more for the road back home. Again, completely amazing and highly recommended!

Stopped here after a jog and really liked the vibes. Iced lavender matcha latte, oat milk latte,…read morecappuccino, iced tea and drip coffee were all quality. Fun fact, we were told they make all the syrups in house. Friendly service, but all self service with ordering, pickup and busing own table.

wow. we visited in jan, they were out of cinn rolls; but…read morestill a wonderful experience. we went back in early may, amazing service and food was incredible. choc croissants and cinn rolls; WOW. i tipped on bill, dont know why as they did not do anything other than hand me my food; but glad i did; the entire experience was great. Thanks!

We always find it hard to get here before 2pm closing time!…read more Finally made it in since we had some errands in SLT, and got one of the last cinnamon rolls and an almond croissant. Loved the crispiness and flakiness of the almond croissant. It had just the right amount of almond flavor and wasn't too sweet too. The cinnamon roll the next day nuked in the microwave was perfect. Super sweet, as cinnamon rolls should be, and soft and fluffy. An indulgence!

Service, food/drinks/ ambiance is top tier! Love the local…read morevibes!! Came by on a snowy day. The shop was empty & we got to chat with the staff, played chess, ate our sandwiches and drank our coffees. Pros: - lots of parking - lots of small vendor gems & plants - great food, drinks, & service Must get: - Whole Garden Sandwich w/ Turkey - Maui Wowie was my choice. It kind of felt like we were in Hawaii but there's snow outside the window.. haha - lemonade w/ matcha foam was good! (Doesn't compare to the Bay buttt for Tahoe? It's solid!)

Bare Roots is a place I have driven by many times while in South Lake Tahoe. I really enjoyed…read morestopping in but I do think there are some slight improvements that could be made here. First, this is a coffee and Kava lounge. I don't know much about Kava, so I can only speak to the coffee. They do also have some food, but I am not sure how that works since there was only a single employee when we visited. Maybe only certain hours? Maybe it just takes some time? Not sure, we skipped food on this visit. We ordered one of their signature matcha drinks and a cold brew. The single employee was friendly and doing the best she could, but it got quite busy and I could tell she was struggling to keep up. The prices at the register were $0.25-$0.75 higher than what was listed on the menu board. Always a bit annoying... The matcha was good, the foam texture is very cool, however the cup was more ice than beverage. The cold brew was fine, nothing special but still tasty. I liked the vibes a lot when I walked in here. It's filled with plants and natural light, but then I looked around a bit more and the space just felt messy. There was stuff everywhere, boxes laying on the ground, and generally just a lot of clutter in the space. Overall, I think there are better coffee spots in South Lake Tahoe. If you're looking for Kava, give this place a go, but for coffee I would steer you somewhere else.

Found this gem a few years ago and it never disappoints us. Visiting South Lake Tahoe for the day…read moreand we prefer to eat healthy so I think it's the only restaurant in town that has a healthy menu. Honestly we ate here twice today before ice skating and gambling then again on our way home. For lunch we both had their generous sized avocado toast and for dinner my husband had their Tuna Melt (plenty of Tuna) I enjoyed their delicious Carrot Lemon Ginger Soup with a grilled Gouda sandwich. We both took 1/2 home. Employees work hard and efficiently with great music playing. Love the vibe here.

Sprouts is great for health conscious folks who don't want to have a heavy meal!!…read more Just not a meat lover's destination. The only thing they have for those of us who eat meat are turkey sandwiches You have the option to add sliced deli meat to the bowls but that doesn't really sit right with me. Alas, the sandwiches taste fresh and the smoothies are great too! [this review was written in connection with a Toast promotion]

My husband and I stopped by Westside to grab some drinks for our drive back home. Westside had a…read moregreat assortment of drinks with unique, most of which could be ordered as a matcha or espresso lattes. I decided to get the biscoff cookie butter latte while and my husband ordered the miso caramel matcha. We enjoyed all of the cool art (available to purchase) and the peaceful energy of Westside. On a Sunday morning, the location was empty except for the two of us. The interior had seating with books and items for sale to peruse. There was also some seating outside which would be nice for the warmer weather. The employees were friendly and we could tell that our drinks were made with care. We both really enjoyed our drinks and would make a point to visit again and recommend to our friends and family when they're in the area.

In life, I search for the best versions of the things I like, and at this coffee shop, I've food…read morethe best versions of 3 things - coffee, chai, and people. Seriously!! The owners of this super cute and thoughtfully decorated shop live and breath coffee & Chai culture, and they just so happen to actually be great people (some of the coolest I've met in life, really) & make BOMB drinks. First of all.. the quality of everything is there 2nd- they actually know how to balance things out, compliment, & highlight flavors and ingredients in a way that strike notes. You take a sip and you immediately know that yes - this is a good drink. And as soon as you leave the shop and start dreading the moment of your last sip, you'll know you've found one of your favorite coffee shops. Major points for making their own chai, carrying pastries (these are well balanced and not overly sweet as well) & smoothies, and supplying the cutest merchandise around. Super happy to support this neat little local shop owned by the coolest people who pour their hearts out on this coffee shop. Shout outs to Autumn & Connor. Thanks for leading the way! Notes *no restrooms available. If you're in need of a restroom, head to Artemis's lakefront cafe. Public restrooms available. *plenty of parking a available *hit up mandarin garden super close by for the best Chinese value meal in Tahoe that actually tastes great *They have some indoor seating and a cool hang out space out back. *Alternative milks & specials available

Nice to see Camp Richardson's Coffee & Confectionary back in operation!…read more Charming as the rest of this friendly resort, they serve coffee, espresso favorites, non-coffee sweet blended drinks, milk, tea (sorry, no boba) and smoothies, as well as lots of delicious bakery items. My iced Cafe Americano is done perfectly. It was nice and smooth and had good flavor. Service is friendly and pleasant!

Ran in for a quick coffee before catching the shuttle back to town and really enjoyed my latte. It…read morewas perfect temp and the flavor was good too! Not too sweet or bitter. The girls were nice and working together to push out drinks

Absolutely love this little gem in South Lake Tahoe!…read more Stumbled upon The Free Bird (aka Free Bird Chai) on a snowy day in Tahoe, and it was exactly the cozy, healthy spot I needed. This adorable green cabin-like cafe with the "Goodness on the Fly" vibe is packed with charm--wooden interiors, string lights, and the friendliest staff behind a shiny espresso machine. I grabbed two superfood smoothies: a thick, vibrant purple acai-based one (probably the Acai or Goddess--loaded with berries and superfoods) and a rich chocolatey Cacao Bliss. Both were incredibly flavorful, not too sweet, and packed with organic ingredients like spirulina, hemp, and goji. Perfect post-ski fuel! The menu has tons of options--simple fruit smoothies, green machines, power greens, plus homemade chais (I've heard the dirty chai is legendary) and wellness lattes with mushrooms or adaptogens. It's tiny, so grab-and-go is the way, but everything feels fresh and thoughtfully made. Prices are fair for the quality in Tahoe. If you're craving organic, nourishing drinks and bites (bagels, pastries, bowls), this is a must-stop. Already planning my next visit--highly recommend!

It was time to leave Tahoe, so I stopped here before hitting the road…read more It's a cute little coffee shop with the choice of açaí bowls! I love a good açaí bowl but I needed something that didn't require a spoon lol So I ordered a plain bagel with cream cheese and one of their seasonal drinks, a 12oz iced strawberry shortcake latte with soy milk. I have to say; I thought my drink was good and the bagel itself was nice and crispy. Service- the lady that took my order was nice. The one thing I can say because it's a small little shop, it can feel a little overwhelming with the amount of people, and trying to see what's on the menu. Other than that, it's a solid small cafe shop.

So good! I ordered…read morethe pressed sandwich and the carmello drink and both were so amazing! The pressed was freshly made and the cheese made it so gooey! It was a panini sandwich which came with pesto and tomatoes. It also came with a side of lays chips! Additionally, the carmello was flavorful and not too overly sweet! The espresso gave it a nice bitter touch! I would definitely recommend this drink. Lastly, the staff were super friendly and there were games inside to play, or a nice study place. Overall, I would be coming back!

Cute little mom and pop cafe! The staff are all super sweet and it's such a cute little cozy place…read more I got the sausage bagel sandwich and it was so tasty! My friends got their coffee and breakfast burrito and loved it. Overall great little small business to support in the area!