So good! I ordered the 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! read more

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Cute little mom and pop cafe! The staff are all super sweet and it's such a cute little cozy place. 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! read more

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Quaint. Cute. Friendly. Very local. That's the vibe of Keys Cafe and I enjoyed every minute. You could easily cruise right by this tiny cabin cafe tucked inside a mixed use commercial property. The sign is tiny and it screams "IYKYK" vibes, which is what makes it so cool. Standard coffee offering with a few seasonal specials, and they also have some hot food and breakfast and snack type items as well, but it's really the staff and warm atmosphere that you'll come here for when you do. Sitting there, I loved hearing the local banter happening between staff and customers and the guests themselves. You could find out a lot about a small community just by hanging in the right spots, and this is definitely the one for the Keys. I enjoyed a basic black coffee and a very rich chocolate croissant. Perfect combo for cozying up here. Oh yeah. The cute little table on the patio is perfect for a cooler summer afternoon too! If you're leaving South Lake and heading towards Emerald Bay, this is a solid stop to fuel up. read more

UPDATE: currently in south lake and my bf and and I decided to come back for breakfast. The breakfast burrito was sold out so we got the breakfast sandwich and mine was sooo good!! I got an everything bagel, cheddar cheese, and sausage. My bf got bacon and said it wasn't crispy enough for his liking. Got a sliced chai and the vanilla was definitely better. It was a little too milky for me. My bf did half vanilla half spiced and it was really good. read more

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This place is super slow. If you came to LakeTahoe to be waiting in a small coffee shop 45 min to 1 hour for a breakfast sandwich, go there.

Cute little local breakfast spot in Tahoe. Heard great reviews, so decided to check it out. They are famous for their breakfast burrito and they do sell out, which happened to us when we went, but that didn't stop me from getting something else. I got the bagel egg sandwich and it was delicious! The lady was super nice and fast at our orders. Reasonably priced for Tahoe area. Their almond croissant was also delicious. Def will be back once I'm back in Tahoe read more

Keys Cafe - Bagel Sando with Swiss cheese and turkey - Coffee & Tea Near Me - South Lake Tahoe, California

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Couldn't be more excited to find this place! I love açai bowls, but only when the texture is perfect and it's an unsweetened base which this Cafe uses. Simple healthy, and perfect. Five stars for sure. read more

Keys Cafe - Açai bowl - Coffee & Tea Near Me - South Lake Tahoe, California

This place does not disappoint! Cyd and Alex thank you again for a phenomenal lunch!! Simple and done well is the way these guys do it! Golden Chai with the creamiest and most delectable foam via Cyd and a Turkey/Swiss/Pesto on Sourdough that was hot and the crunch!!! Nicely done Alex!! If you have not been here....its time! Support your locals because they don't disappoint! read more

Keys Cafe - The best Golden Chai you will have made by Cyd and the most simple and perfect panini by Alex - Turkey/Swiss and Pesto on Sourdough. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - South Lake Tahoe, California

This place is so cute and cozy with fun games available to play while waiting for the food. The staff were fairly friendly and the food and coffee tasted pretty good. I would not buy the sandwich again because it was really flat and not as filling. It was nice that it came with chips! I don't see why it's an extra charge for regular burrito items such as greens or tomatoes. I would skip out on the greens next time as they weren't cut small enough and you'd pull them out of the burrito after almost each bite. Would probably come here again for some coffee and maybe an açaí bowl and basic bfast burrito! read more

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The food is refreshing, their sourdough sandwiches are worth a trip over. The service is great & friendly! My favorite order so far is the "turkey sando" & a medium almond joy iced coffee, my coworker enjoyed his coffee as well. If you're ever in Tahoe & need a quick refreshing & fast service provider place to eat, come here forsure! read more

Keys Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - South Lake Tahoe, California

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I've been here twice now! Both times for chai -yummm!! Cute (could use some TLC), but it's clean and the staff are very friendly! Service is quick!! Go here!! #TryTheChai read more

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It's a cute locals only kindle of vibe. We only had coffee and it was incredible. Almond Joy and Deserted Island, both delicious. Fast upon delivery, but do not expect good service. No one acknowledges you or will not speak beyond whats required to place your order. It's not an easy place to find if you're not a local. May be worth discovering for travels not interested in the overrated Starbucks. 5 star rating based on coffee only. read more

Fast and friendly service. My flower power tasted great (but super floral. I thought it's gonna scream lavender. It's a nice small coffee spot to go after the hike. read more

Keys Cafe - Flower Power iced latte with almond croissant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - South Lake Tahoe, California

Cute little coffee spot. Coffee itself was just ok but service was friendly and fast.

Hidden gem in SLT! We came here for lunch and were quite impressed. The sandwiches were very tasty and had lots of meats. I ordered the turkey pesto and my husband ordered the Papa Dave's both delicious! I love finding little gems and supporting small business owners. Definitely will be back. read more

I've been here twice now on two separate trips to Tahoe. Love the ambiance and their staff are always so friendly. Great lattes and yummy sandwiches. read more

We have been in Al Tahoe since 1994 and have always visited the Keys Cafe. For a long time, it was just the occasional visit for coffee and breakfast. However, ever since the new owners, Cyd & Alex, took it over we come here as often as possible. First off, they are the nicest people and really care about their customers. We always enjoy talking to them and we have become friends over the years. Cyd makes the best specialty coffees and Alex's breakfast burritos are the absolute best (I order them every time!!!!!). The actual building has wonderful lake/cabin charm. If you're ever in Tahoe this is a MUST place to visit!!!!! read more

Cute small coffee house vibe. Really good coffee! Clean and totally Tahoe. Service was good, quick and efficient

Had a great Monday morning breakfast at Keys Cafe! I had the bacon, egg, and cheese on a jalapeño cheddar bagel which was delicious and had a great cheese pull. We also had the açaí bowl which was had a perfect portion and ratio of everything in it. read more

Keys Cafe - Bacon, egg, and cheese on a jalapeño cheddar bagel and açaí bowl - Coffee & Tea Near Me - South Lake Tahoe, California

We like to walk here for the good food and chill environment. Dogs are allowed inside/outside which is a bonus for us. They have a large variety of drink selections. We got breakfast sandwiches & I had the vanilla latte. read more

Keys Cafe - Iced vanilla latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - South Lake Tahoe, California

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Cute little coffee shop we found on the way out of town. The purple haze with oat milk was amazing. Reasonable time to get our drinks on a Sunday morning around 9 am. Food took a little longer but was one of the best breakfast burritos I've had. So delicious! read more

Keys Cafe - Purple Haze - Coffee & Tea Near Me - South Lake Tahoe, California

A wonderful local coffee shop with good vibes, food, prices, and people. Stumbled into this place after a three day backpacking trip and we definitely made the right decision. We didn't want something that was overpriced or felt too corporate. We just wanted a place where we could stuff our faces and relax for a while. The baristas were really nice and they played great music. The menu was art-sy and up to date, they answered our questions and gave us suggestions. We ended up getting two specialty drinks and two breakfast burritos. Everything was awesome! The burritos were absolutely huge and we didn't have to eat again until dinner. I'd recommend adding the balsamic onions. This definitely felt like a local place. People in the town were catching up and hanging out, heard multiple people say they go there often. So if the locals choose to go here over and over again you know it is good! I will definetly come back or recommend it to my friends when they go to Tahoe! read more

Delicious breakfast burritos today! And always the best lattes. Always the most fresh ingredients and packaged perfectly for the door dash order. read more

Great food and friendly service. I would highly recommend. They also have a great smoothie selection.

My husband stopped at this neighborhood cafe/coffeehouse once while in town. We shared a BLT with turkey and avocado. I had a latte. We enjoyed our stop. read more

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When I arrived there was only one party seated. We ordered two breakfast sandwiches one with sausage on everything bagel and one with sausage on cheddar jalapeños bagel but they somehow got the cheddar order wrong and put bacon instead. For not having a line the food took kinda long compared to other places. The drinks if you get hot coffee you pour it yourself from the coffee station, but I will say their vanilla chai is really good, creamy and the slightest hint of chai flavor. I wanted their breakfast burritos but they supposedly ran out and it was only 10 in the morning. Update: we came back the next morning and they had breakfast burritos! Again service is really slow especially for food as the drinks always came out first but I had to stop by for the chai again. They also welcomed my doggy which I appreciate especially in the bitter winter cold. I highly recommend the breakfast burrito!!!! It was so bomb especially when it's cold. Pair this with the chai latte and your morning is set. I always love pet friendly places because it really sets the mood of a place. The second time I've felt really redeemed read more

I chose this spot for breakfast to avoid the $18 omelets at almost every other breakfast place in South Lake Tahoe, and it did not disappoint. It has an upgraded but charming "hole in the wall" feel. The old wooden screen door and rickety back fence with a mural of plants painted on it feel rustic and suit the laid-back vibe, but the shiny coffee equipment and neatly printed chalkboard menu show the care that goes into the place. The breakfast sandwich and burrito were made with pretty basic ingredients, but they were high quality. The taste and value were reasonable for being around $11 each. To drink, I got the purple haze, which is vanilla chai with lavender, and I was quite pleased with my choice. It was a subtle but delightful twist on a classic. Would definitely go again! read more

Such a cute cafe and the owners are amazing, service is flawless. Hands down the best coffee, smoothies, and food in town. Absolutely check this place out, been coming here for years, true South Lake gem. read more

truly just love this place. Their Chai is great, the Butterbeer & secrets super yummy, and we got a variety of of Acai, Tropical and Green bowls AMAZING!!! read more

I just discovered this cafe and have been coming every morning. It's small and quaint but feels like home. The service is always great and help is given with a happy attitude. I look forward to trying more there as they have a lot of yummy looking coffees and breakfast options. read more

Keys Cafe - the interior of the restaurant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - South Lake Tahoe, California

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Ordered a BLAT through DoorDash and I seriously got two pieces of bacon for a $14 sandwich. Oh no refunds and I didn't even eat the sandwich

Good sandwich, Locals place to get a quick bite. On hwy 50 at keys Blvd. ​ Nice people mellow atmosphere. read more

Keys Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - South Lake Tahoe, California

This is a quaint cafe that's dog friendly. However they overcharged me for a gratuity fee that they added. They said they would automatically charge 18% on parties of 6 or more even for " to go orders" However I had a party of 5, and was charged 35% gratuity....... on top of the 20% gratuity I already have. I tried calling them and going on their website. But the phone number is out of service and the website doesn't work. I ended up calling my bank to get the overcharge back. Breakfast burrito has potato wedges, scrambled eggs, and meat option or avocados. Unfortunately they ran out of avocados and chorizo because shipment didn't come in yet Chunky monkey smoothie which is banana, peanut butter, granola though was delicious! Dirty chai, the coffee doesn't overpower the chai flavor like other places. Perfect balance of sweet and dirty! Extra espresso gives a nice caffeine boost Cucumber infused water was a nice touch read more

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The perfect stop! We had lunch here and will be coming back. Our food and drinks were delicious. Can't wait to try their breakfast and coffee drinks. They had a nice selection of canned drinks as well. Loved the atmosphere inside and outside. And to top it off, the owner was super nice too! We'll be back soon. read more

I got introduced to Keyes Cafe years ago and fell in love with it. After a weekend in Reno my wife and I decided to meet our friends in Tahoe for a night. On the way home I told her we needed to stop at Keyes for old times sake. It still looked almost exactly like what I remembered. Cute little cottage with a hippie-ish vibe to it. The girl who took our order was very nice and friendly. I enjoyed watching all the regulars come in and greet the workers, it gave the cafe the homey feel. We ordered the Almond Joy latte and a cold brew coffee, acai bowl & a sausage breakfast burrito. I still regret not getting a breakfast sandwich too though! My wife was stuck on the burrito so I had to bow out and let her choose. I guess I can't complain because the burrito was pretty damn good. I appreciated that the acai bowl wasn't too sweet and that the granola being placed on the top and the bottom of the cup to enough the crunch throughout. Our coffees were pretty good too. Keyes Cafe has turned into our spot to hit on the way home. read more

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This is just a cool little place to have a coffee, breakfast, or just hang out! Definitely recommend it! read more

Keys Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - South Lake Tahoe, California

Stopped by for brunch on a Monday morning before heading back home and it was a lovely surprise. It is tucked away from the main street in a small cottage. The lady taking our order was nice and answered all my questions patiently. We ordered 3 sandwiches and some drinks and everything was decent. I was intrigued by the Butterbeer and it was pretty good.It was very sweet with toffee and caramel flavors in espresso. Hubby's coffee was OK. My mom had ordered pineapple mango coconut drink ( I think it was called castaway) and it had nice tropic refreshing taste. We had sweet potato sandwich, Grilled cheese sandwich and hummus sandwich. All 3 were pretty good. My fav was sweet potato sandwich. They have few tables inside with enough seating and benches outside for outdoor seating. Overall, cute place and decent food. read more

Didn't take pics of the food or bowls. Darn! This place is so good though. It's like a hidden gem. The burrito is so good and the salsa that comes with it is delicious. The açaí bowls + smoothies are so bomb as well. Yes I tired all those three items when coming here. My husband got the bowl and I got the burrito and smoothie. Will definitely be coming back when visiting Tahoe again! I recommend this place for anyone that wants something light for breakfast, the wait is a bit like 5-7 mins at lest and more time if there is a decent amount of people there. read more

I have been coming here for years and have always enjoyed how quaint and cozy it is. However the last few times I have been there, I was shocked by the increase in pricing. I totally get that costs have gone up but I think $14.00 for a breakfast bagel is a little over the top. Having owned a coffee shop, even at today's prices, I know what kind of profit margin a breakfast sandwich yields. I will choose somewhere else to get my breakfast treats going forward. read more

Really cute cafe, with friendly service, and creative drinks! I was so delighted to discover that they used David Rio chai for their drinks. Next time I'm in Tahoe I'll definitely go back to the Keys Cafe. read more