Cozy breakfast spot in downtown Truckee. After a morning walk, I was in need of some breakfast, and decided to head on over to the Squeeze In. I've been coming up to Tahoe for years, and have somehow never eaten at the Squeeze In before. I'd eaten at their Redwood City location in the past and remember enjoying it, so I had high hopes. Downtown was busy, so the restaurant was packed. Thankfully, the hostess was able to squeeze my brother, my dad, and me in. The vibes of the Squeeze In are great: very compact space, walls decorated with people's names and stickers, and lots of random trinkets placed within each table (I spotted an original iPhone and floppy disks in mine). The staff were friendly. I ordered the French toast combo, which came with eggs, a protein (I chose sausage) and four pieces of French toast. I chose to upgrade my French toast so it came stuffed with cream cheese and had strawberries and bananas on top. The eggs were your standard scrambled eggs. The sausage was warm and juicy, and had a little bit of spice. The French toast was different than I was expecting. There were four large pieces, and combined with the sausage and eggs, it made for a filling lunch, but the French toast just wasn't doing it for me. It was a little lukewarm, and the savory flavor of the cream cheese made it so that the French toast wasn't very sweet. It was overpowering. Personally, I'm a fan of sweet French toast, so this was kind of off-putting. When I got a bite with strawberries, bananas, and syrup, it gave the French toast a sweet enough flavor that worked well with the cream cheese. There was some powdered sugar on the French toast, but there wasn't enough of it to help with the overall flavor of the French toast. It wasn't a bad meal by any means; it just wasn't what I was expecting. For what itself worth, my dad really enjoyed his BLAT with turkey. I think I'll try one of the omelettes next time. If you find yourself in Truckee, I still recommend checking this place out for the vibes, and there's a lot of other good-looking dishes on the menu. read more

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We joined the waitlist on our way there. We only had to wait 10 minutes for a table of 5 once we got there. Our server immediately took our food and drink orders and within 5 minutes we had all drinks and food. The entire process from start to finish took 45 minutes. Amazing! Food was perfect and service was incredible. Highly recommend. read more

Nov 10th, 2022 Met a friend from Truckee and Sacramento CA for brunch. Aaron was our server; he was awesome. The food is pricey but, they give you a lot of it. We had: omelette, breakfast salad and breakfast bowl. Coffee, mimosas and bloody Mary's. The bloody Marys were really tasty. The food was fantastic. The atmosphere had a chill vibe. read more

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Everything is great here. My brunch, and my coffee were delicious and tasty. The host is super nice and friendly. Was happy that I found this place on Yelp. I also got my reservation from Yelp. It's such a busy restaurant and I got a table to eat here. Super happy and excited! Great vibes! Thank you. Great value and the plate was full of food. read more

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Party of 10 waited 30 minutes, let the blonde lady with red leggings know, if we need to split the party up to get seated sooner, we don't mind. Multiple parties that checked in after us all got seated before us. (party of 5 & another of 6) I have screen shots of the que. Ended up waiting over an hour & ultimately decided to leave. Never again read more

Food was super tasty my husband got the hangover helper. I got French toast with sausage to share with our young child. The staff asked several times if we needed a high chair and were so kind and prompt. Food came out quickly for how busy it was. It had a great vibe hole in the wall and so unique. read more

Fantastic breakfast place right in downtown old Truckee. Great food and friendly fast service.

Great breakfast . Service was spot on with Adam doing very in courtesy and attentiveness.

We stopped in Friday morning coming from Reno Hot Air Balloon Race. Parked right in front (free parking until 10am). Walked right in and was seated right away. We ordered Avocado Toast - piled high with cucumber, bacon, tomato and cheese (delicious). The California omelette was also delicious, comes with mushroom gravy. In and out and on the road again. read more

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This is an AMAZING brunch/breakfast spot. Parking can hit and miss, depending on how busy the area is. The staff are all amazing and sweet, the service is quick and the food/drink are amazing. There's a selection of delicious bloody Mary's and mimosas that are an absolute must-try! I got the Queen Maggie and it was so good! I upgraded it to the combo breakfast so it also came with eggs and bacon, which I recommend. The french toast was perfectly done, and the bacon and eggs tasted fresh and delicious! I wish this place were closer so we could go more often. Definitely give this place a try if you're nearby. read more

Squeeze In - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Truckee, California

I had to drive to Truckee for the day. We finished early (too early for lunch) so my wife found a breakfast place for us. She chose Squeeze In. I'm sure it was a typically busy day. We walked in and put our name on the list (a tablet). It said our wait was up to 45 minutes. It was nowhere near that long...maybe 10. I noticed people were scared off by the wait. If you're a couple, I'm sure your wait will be quite a bit shorter. Upon being seated, we both ordered coffees. They were served up immediately. When the coffee came, we ordered our food. I ordered the "Hangover Helper" omelet (although the menu says hashbrown are an option on the menu, I was told these aren't available at this location...so heads up). My wife had a half order of biscuits & gravy with eggs / bacon. I also ordered a bloody mary. The bloody mary also came out in short order. I ordered spicy. It wasn't too spicy, actually a perfect amount of spice. My wife then noticed they had mimosas, so she ordered one of those. A short time later, our food arrived. Pretty good considering how busy they were. The food was quite good. As we were finishing our meal, we realized my wife never received her mimosa. We tracked down our server and he was extremely apologetic. He found the mimosa and delivered it to our table. He mentioned he'd take care of the that on our bill. I won't say what he did, but he went above and beyond. He explained his reasoning. I wasn't going to argue, just decided to make up for it on the tip. The atmosphere is eclectic. Writing on the wall. Fun art all over the restaurant. Besides the mimosa, service was outstanding (besides the fact items were corrected on the bill). Besides our server, we had others stop by and check up on us...refill coffee and such. Food came out in an impressively quick manner and the quality wasn't lacking. Don't miss this spot! read more

Random stop but extremely satisfying. Great service also. Went for lunch and got blt with turkey garlic fry's. Was fantastic

I know it's good food. I have had breakfast there once. The problem is that we are locals and it's always so busy we can't get in. The wait is usually 45-60 mins. The last time we tried to eat there, we ended up going to Wagon Train and dropping off the wait list. I remember Squeeze-Ins French Toast being epic. read more

Food was great... just serve what you have on the menu... "added cheese n onions" not needed, especially at added unmentioned extra $ trivial but unnecessary.. read more

Great service!! Great food! We love to travel to Truckee. This may just be our new go to breakfast spot.

We came in a little before 10 am. The server was pleasant. There were only 4 tables with customers. Very unusual for Squeeze In. We were seated at a table that had syrup all over the center of the table. It didn't appear that it had been wiped down. The server brought over a wet cloth and put it on the table for us to clean the table. The restrooms were clean. read more

Perfect cozy breakfast place. Had omelets and breakfast sandwich. The regular coffee was really good! Not like your usual burnt pot coffee.

Frankly, we're not sure what the hype is all about. Sure, it was an OK breakfast, but certainly no better than any other. One of us had an omelette that was quite good, but the rest was firmly ordinary. The place is well named, as it's very cramped. Service was very good, but the wait time was thirty minutes. There were at least two other breakfast spots a stones throw away with no wait. As we said, food was good without being remarkable. Our toast arrived cold and in buttered, and the potatoes went cold very quickly. Frankly, nothing to bring us back. If you're having breakfast in Truckee, you might try it. Having said that, it's certainly not worth a 30 minute wait. read more

While passing through Truckee, we popped into the Squeeze In for a quick lunch. The restaurant was small with eclectic decor. Apparently, writing your thoughts on the wall is a bit of a tradition. The service was excellent and we did not wait long for our food. My husband had the cheeseburger which he said was great. He especially liked the fries. I had the French Dip with a salad. The salad was a little plain but the sandwich was excellent. I highly recommend it! We might try breakfast next time... read more

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lesson i learned: don't order the french toast. plz. the bread is dry and doesn't feel like it has been soaked in milk/egg long enough. if i can make better french toast at home, i think there is a problem. service was great though! our waiter Luke was very nice and accommodating! blt , spanish flay omelette, jack dodson ? (the one with banana and walnuts) pancakes were good! read more

Squeeze In - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Truckee, California

Aliens in the window and a Throw down with Bobby Flay sticker on the front window caught my eye so I peeked in and found a small bustling diner with walls graffitied by guests. We were looking for a brunch spot and decided to get on the Yelp waitlist to see what this place is all about. The menu brags of their famous omelette with bottomless toast and tasty side sauces and mimosas. The portions looked huge and I was not real hungry so I opted to share the huevos rancheros with my daughter and it was DELICIOUS! Definitely shareable! Service was super speedy and Adam was very attentive! read more

Squeeze In - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Truckee, California

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We really squeezed in our party of 6 for a Sunday breakfast! I ordered the Bobby Flay omelette, which was advertised as one of their best options but I found it to be a little underwhelming and extremely cheesy. The flavor was cheese. As someone who loves cheese, I still expected more complexity in flavor and texture. The potatoes weren't very interesting either. It all tasted pretty mediocre, but the servings were huge and I was able to split my $18 omelette with another person and still feel full. It was a gluten free friendly restaurant, making it clear with symbols which items were gluten free. It was a small restaurant with old school decor and artful walls. Paid street parking. read more

It seemed like Luke was the only person there, but I saw additional staff help later. I ordered a Downright Denver omelet, and my wife ordered the Jack Johnson banana walnut pancakes. The omelet came with sourdough toast and diced potatoes. Our server, Luke, was professional and friendly. We enjoyed the food and ambiance. read more

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Stopped by for breakfast during our last visit to the Tahoe area. No wait for a table on a weekday morning, but the place filled up by the time we were leaving. Service was very friendly and responsive and we didn't have to wait long for our food. The food did not disappoint! We got the following: - half order biscuits & gravy with scrambled eggs & bacon - half order Queen Maggie (French toast filled with cream cheese and topped with bananas and strawberries) - English muffin toasted with butter - important to note these are unlimited though the menu doesn't say that, so have as many as you like! I'm confident we'll come by again next time we're in the area! read more

Squeeze In - Half order biscuits & gravy meal (scrambled eggs & bacon) and half order of Queen Maggie - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Truckee, California

What a fantastic brunch spot! Not sure how much I can add to the stellar reviews they have, but I will try. Went here with my wife and infant on a Saturday morning. The place was packed and they said 30-45 minute wait (it's a small place, hence 'Squeeze In'). But the servers work incredibly fast and we were seated in 20 minutes. Seriously, these folks get food out and bus tables like their lives depended on it. Tip them well! The food was delicious and plentiful. We got a small stack of banana walnut pancakes. I'm not sure what the full stack looks like but it is hard to imagine how big that would be, because the small stack was huge. We also got the Racy Tracy omelet, which was also huge. It had bacon and cheddar and came with potatoes, avocado (like a whole half avocado) and delicious fresh toast. We were so stuffed and the baby even got some food too. read more

Squeeze In - Short stack banana walnut pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Truckee, California

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Our favorite brunch spot in Truckee! Friendly staff and fun food. Generous portions. You can join the waitlist via Yelp.

This is such a fun brunch spot in historic downtown of Truckee. It gives off Portland vibes with all the fun stickers everywhere. We came for brunch and got superfood omelette, kid's pancake and breakfast sandwich. Everything was delicious. The server was working by himself and was still attentive and efficient. read more

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Incredible food and environment. Definitely still paying those Truckee prices but it is 100% worth it:)) will be back!

We loved this place so much we went back the next day! The T-Shirts are so cute, we would have love to purchase one, but it's not an option yet. We will be back! read more

good for a big hearty breakfast! we put a reservation in for squeeze-in because of the great yelp reviews and the feature on the food network. we heard about the omelets, but one of the best items we ordered was the banana walnut pancakes! the seating was tight (accurately named), and the location was very messy and fun. the popeye omelet was good, but nothing to write home about. i would recommend topping any omelets with tabasco sauce and ketchup! the country-fried potatoes were all very good. paired with a perfectly buttered piece of sourdough toast, the omelets were hearty and yum! the banana walnut pancakes are some of the best pancakes i've ever had ordering out. the pancakes were perfectly cooked, fluffy, and browned, with a wonderful caramelized flavor. i'm not quite sure what the sauce is, but it tasted like banana caramel or browned butter. regardless, it was so addictive and delicious. read more

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Checked it out for the first time this morning and got breakfast burritos from here... Holy. Cow. As a breakfast burrito fanatic, I have tried my fair share, and these are some of the best yet. They did not skimp on eggs, bacon, sausage, and avocado, they tasted super fresh, were perfectly cooked, had vibrant pico de gallo, and incredible house made salsa. The cherry on top was the spuds on the side, well seasoned and just the right level of crispiness. Ordered online and just picked them up, so cannot fully attest to service, but was helped quickly by a very friendly server. 10/10, hole-in-the-wall type of vibe, but those are often the best spots. read more

Squeeze In - Burrito and spuds from Squeeze In! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Truckee, California

Love this location! Parish and one other young waiter were incredible. I mean absolutely the best service I've had from anywhere in a long time!! I went for my birthday morning breakfast and was so happy my son came up with this idea!! Parish practically made my birthday that day! Food outstanding!! Thank you! We will be back. Also great fun ambience. Worth the sometimes long wait. First time at this location, but I have been to others. On your birthday, you get $10 off your meal. You have to become a Squeeze Inn member, but that's easy and does not require money. I always forget, but I love that you can call ahead and get your name on the wait list. I would suggest that. Love that. Thank you, Parish and the younger sweet guy who helped us that day! read more

The food is always 98% great. The service sucks. Waited an hour and got the 5 min. text. We were back there in 2 minutes and they gave our table away and tried to squeeze (sic) 6 of us into a table for 4. They should Get more staff. read more

What a little gem of a diner. My friend was visiting and picked Squeeze to meet for brunch. The servers were very friendly and ambiance is very relaxed. There's customers signed names all over the walls with neat art as well. The food was a 4/5. We tried the biscuit and gravy, banana pancakes and, omlete. I will come back and try other items on the menu. read more

Maybe I was just really hungry... but the food was amazing! Absolutely delicious. Relaxed skater vibe. Food well seasoned. Friendly waitress and front of the house. Would definitely visit again. read more

Great spot for a hearty meal. Everything looked really good on the menu, so it was tough to decide what to get. Our group went for breakfast and ordered an egg scramble, biscuits and gravy with carne asada as an add on protein, and chicken fried steak. It was all filling and we didn't need another meal til late at night. Next time, I would like to try one of their omelettes that is famously known for a food network show. One small issue we had was it wasn't open on time that is on the yelp page, but overall really good experience ! read more

We yelp this breakfast place and decided to try it out. Service was ok but food was terrible. The breakfast potatoes were burnt (nothing like the photos), my egg Bom Beacon Benny was so salty, the English muffin was coated with butter and the sauce tasted nasty. I was starving so I picked on one and left the rest. My husband's toast over coated with butter. We order toast and never got it. Will not come here again. read more

Squeeze In - Bom Beacon egg Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Truckee, California

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Every town needs that go to nostalgic breakfast spot for locals and returning tourists alike. Excellent food, comes out quick, diverse and unique menu. Staff is friendly and relaxed, with quality service. Has a wait typically but you can sign up through yelp. read more

Our server Parrish was awesome!!! He made me a delicious Mango Tajin Memosa!!! The food was delicious and the cafe was cute. They let patrons write in the walls. read more

our server, luke, was amazing, he was super friendly and fast!! the food was also absolutely fantastic and so filling