What a delightful cafe:) the staff was so friendly and inviting, made it feel extra homey! Got a breakfast sandwich with gluten free bread... so good!! The hot coffee was also great with all milk options available. There was also someone playing the guitar outside. It was such a treat to enjoy with breakfast!! Highly recommend! read more

Fun location, we went looking for a place to have a coffee & a bite. We had the BLTA sando, it was very good but the iced coffee tasted burnt as if it had sat in the pot overnight... & the bill for one sandwich & 2 iced coffee drinks was around $35 which is more than one dollar sign yelp has it at so that was a little miss leading but all in all the place is a nice stop read more

Great place to grab a nitro cold brew on the lake in Tahoe city. Great for parents before going to the playground on the lake. read more

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A great stop for quick coffee and breakfast. Tried the breakfast burrito with hash-browns and turkey, and was pleasantly tasty. Cheese was melty and pico/tomatoes were delicious. Would recommend! Although there was a line at 10am, service was quick and we got our food relatively quickly. There is limited indoor seating and larger seating area outdoors. Didn't see pricing posted on menus, but a breakfast burrito and a 12oz cappuccino came out to about $22. read more

This is not a place where you will get in and out fast. Heard of ocean time? Well there is Tahoe time and it slows down here and it's suppose to. The atmosphere is perfect and the the menu has everything you want for a good price. The staff is friendly but not fast and that is part of the deal. If you are in town this is a spot you will eat to visit at least once. read more

Good coffee and nice walk by the dam. We ordered a cortado and a caramel latte - delicious! The latte was thick and creamy, even with almond milk. The staff were friendly (no wait), the vibes good, and the walk by water was beautiful. A relaxing start to the day! read more

We did an online order on our way to the slopes and the ordering was quick and easy. The food was fresh and delicious. The service and ladies working inside were friendly and prompt. It's a cute little shop across from Safeway, you can eat inside as well. Would recommend for a good breakfast before hitting the slopes. read more

The Dam Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tahoe City, California

Dam Cafe was a nice stop for us in Tahoe City. We woke up early in our hotel and decided to wander the streets to see what was open and we stumbled into this little place for some coffee. The service was great. The woman who took our order was very friendly and they even had some free pastry samples cut up for our enjoyment. Our food and coffee came out quick. The prices were fair, maybe slightly inflated but I always expect that for tourist places like Tahoe City. The decor here is nice but a bit eclectic. Vanilla latte and cold brew were good. No latte art, but flavor was there! The downside here is the hot food options. The hot food is just frozen meats reheated on a hot plate along with an egg, salsa, cheese, etc. and wrapped up in bread or a tortilla. Nothing special and a bit disappointing as homemade food would have been much nicer for the price. Everything still tasted good, but the quality wasn't all there. read more

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Cute cafe for an order at the counter breakfast stop. Food: 4 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 4 Cost to worth it rating: 3 Opentableable: no Return worthiness: sure Highlights: - Breakfast burrito: fluffy omelet style eggs and can add meat (sausage or bacon) and avocado plus spinach bell peppers and others for no extra charge. 4 stars - Small cute little house with lake signs around - Can pre order for pickup from toasttab - Lots of coffee options like lattes etc. - Parking outside and not in a super crowded spot - Some seating with few small tables inside and out Midlights: - Limited options since it's a small place. Lowlights: - Only open til 1 - Sell out of their pastries Nice stop for a breakfast burrito and a coffee to carry you through your Tahoe day. read more

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The best breakfast sandwiches! I don't drink coffee but it sure does smell great. Cool spot though to grab your coffee and a bagel then go walk out to the water nearby! read more

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Excellent food. Small eating area but clean and quaint place. The staff were friendly and laughed easily with us. They give free cookies as we were leaving. read more

Great almond milk cappuccino. Great vibe and the owner is an absolute sweetheart. They even brought bacon out for my dog. This is a must go see. Talk about good Tahoe vibe. Look no further than!! read more

A cute little cafe for breakfast and lunch. Had an egg croissant which was fresh and delicious. Bagels are toasted well with many toppings available. Lots of smoothies and coffee drinks, too. Staff is friendly and smiling. Would recommend! Prices are reasonable. read more

The Dam Cafe - Croissant with egg - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tahoe City, California

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Such a cute spot in Homewood near Lake Tahoe! I got a yummy breakfast sandwich and it was great! Super kind staff! read more

The Dam Cafe - Egg, Cheese, Avocado, and Sourdough Breakfast Sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tahoe City, California

The service is 10 star! The food is off the charts! The coffee is delicious and comes forth free refills! I love it! I'll be back for sure! Thanks for being amazing! Keep up the hard work and know it's doesn't go unnoticed :) read more

The Dam Cafe - Cafe front of cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tahoe City, California

Out of all of my visits to Tahoe City, I had never noticed The Dam Cafe until my most recent staycation and walk from the beginning of the Tahoe-Pyramid Trail. My husband and I decided to grab a couple of breakfast burritos before hitting the trail. I was impressed with the options to customize a breakfast burrito. You can pick a meat AND avocado with no extra charges! My bacon and avocado breakfast burrito was a modest size which was a perfect portion for me, but a little small considering the price was $12.75. The cafe is very small and crowded inside, but luckily, there were a few tables outside and the weather was still nice enough to eat outside. Be careful if you are outside, because there isn't a great system for calling out when orders are ready. Sometimes the staff will bring orders outside, but sometimes the staff will eventually search for you to let you know the order has been sitting for a while--which is what happened with the coffee from our order. I also found it odd that the chalkboard menus inside do not list any prices. I knew it would be pricey since it is Lake Tahoe, but prices in the menu would have been nice to help determine if you want to wait in the long line to place an order. Overall, food was fine, coffee was fine, service was a little unorganized. However, the location was great; especially, if you are in the area before or after a hike or bike ride. read more

Not super big on leaving reviews but felt compelled. I know their breakfast burritos are good but the size of them has to be a joke lol. The taste is great but if I'm spending $15+ on a burrito i expect a respectable size for comparison I wear a size 10 shoe and I laughed when I saw the size of the burrito. The taste is great but please give a bit more value if you're charging that much for a burrito. I understand times are challenging but still this is funny read more

The Dam Cafe - Burrito size in comparison to an average wallet and size 10 shoe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tahoe City, California

Paid 16 dollars for a breakfast burrito. More like a taquito. Horrible taste and quality. Nearly threw up. Go somewhere else read more

The Dam Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tahoe City, California

This cafe was so damn busy which says a lot about the food and drinks! Our big group met up at the Dam Cafe and waited for quite some time before ordering. I ordered the Breakfast Burrito with sausage and avocado as my two options which came with cheese, sour cream, pico (which was more of a slice of tomato), and 2 fried eggs. I expected a big burrito but it turned out to be a perfect portion just for me. It was super flavorful, hot, and had a juicy bite to it thanks to the tomato. It surpassed my expectations. I also ordered an Iced Vanilla Latte with oat milk which they use a machine for; you just press a button for espresso. I was expecting it to be mediocre but to my surprise it hit the spot. They used a powdered vanilla/sweetener which reminded me a lot of The Coffee Bean (which we don't have in the Bay Area anymore). It was delightful. A few of the cousins ordered a smoothie and didn't have much to say. They said it was more of a juice and I agree. I watched the blender run for quite some time before someone turned it off. There was plenty of seating indoor and outdoors. It was all in all a great breakfast before heading home. I'll definitely make a pit stop here if I'm ever back in Tahoe. Cheers! read more

The Dam Cafe - Breakfast Burrito & Iced Vanilla Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tahoe City, California

Food is excellent! I had the bagel sandwich with sausage, egg, and cheese. So yummy! My friend had the bagel and lox. It was huge and he loved it. You order at the counter. We ate outside. Lots of seating outside and some inside. Guy was even singing and playing a guitar. Service is excellent, efficient, and friendly. Highly recommended. Prices are on par with the Tahoe area. Not cheap but oh so worth it!! read more

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Made my breakfast burrito with ham in it. When I took it back she had this look on her face like really... I ordered correctly they just made it wrong. Then looked up the name for the order then tossed the burrito in the garbage. Never said sorry... drove 15 minutes home then had to drive back. There are better places in Tahoe city. I did receive the owner's response- The lady that took the burrito out of my hand unwrapped it before she tossed it in the garbage to verify there was ham in it. I ordered sausage and bacon. Now you're trying to say after I left your staff dug in the garbage to retrieve it and now it's not ham- ok read more

A Must-Visit in Tahoe City! During our scenic drive around Lake Tahoe, we stumbled upon The Dam Café--and it instantly became a highlight of our trip! The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, the service was friendly, and the food? Absolutely incredible. We ordered the sourdough turkey, bacon, avocado, and cheese sandwich, and it was hands-down one of the best sandwiches we've ever had. Perfectly toasted, packed with flavor, and so satisfying that we're already trying to recreate it back home in Indiana! The coffee and smoothies were also top-notch--fresh, flavorful, and exactly what you want during a day of exploring. Whether you're a local or just passing through, this spot is worth the stop. We'll definitely be back next time we're in Tahoe. Don't miss it! read more

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The two women that work here are so sweet! My husband's breakfast croissant was so good! I got a smoothie and it was great too! Nice and cozy in here with good tunes. read more

The Dam Cafe - Best breakfast croissant ever! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tahoe City, California

I've been here twice. The first time it was pretty busy and the second time I got there not long after they opened and it was quick. Service was pretty quick both times. The best breakfast burrito!! If I lived nearby I'd be going all the time. read more

The Dam Cafe - Baconrito - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tahoe City, California

Such a great spot for breakfast and coffee! They have so many menu items for such a small space- from smoothies to bagels to breakfast burritos. They were PACKED the morning we stopped by but still got our orders correct, our in a decent amount of time, and everything was so delicious! read more

Great spot for when you're on vacation and you sleep in a little and then wake up wanting a filling breakfast/brunch. The breakfast burritos here are a great size. I do not care for the HUGE breakfast burritos that are overly stuffed. You can get a good grasp on these and the filling is a good tortilla to filling portion. Not a lot of seating outside, but if you can grab a seat it is nice and shady. read more

Came to this café for lunch it was such a cute little spot and incredibly busy. The sandwich was very flavorful the bacon was crispy and the bread was not soggy. The staff was very polite and respectful and it was just all-around perfect. read more

The Dam Cafe - Blta (bacon lettuce tomato avocado) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tahoe City, California

Way too much $$$$$ for a (fancy) BLTA bought to the table in a paper wrapper on a paper plate. We asked for a cup for our drinks and got one without ice. Two sandwiches, two orange sodas = $41.?? ....before tip. I don't care if there are millionaires coming out of The Bay; it is a seedy sandwich joint. GET REAL! read more

Just alright! The Dam Cafe is extremely cute looking, and was conveniently located on our way to Palisades Tahoe. We stopped in for breakfast and ordered at the counter (the lady we ordered from was VERY sweet), and grabbed a table inside. Our drinks were ready pretty quickly, and I absolutely loved my dirty chai latte. My boyfriend's Breakfast Burrito (which he said was great) was ready soon after that. As I waited for my bagel, I noticed a few other patrons coming up to the counter because their orders were either forgotten or incorrect. After another 15 minutes, I checked in, and discovered that my bagel had been forgotten too. Once I got it, I unfortunately didn't love it. The everything bagel itself wasn't great and neither was the veggie cream cheese. Would definitely recommend getting something else off the menu. Overall, I REALLY wanted to like this place more than I did! read more

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I really wanted to love this place and it was a huge disappointment. First off almost $13 for a tiny breakfast burrito that's not even that warm? I asked for hash browns in it bacon egg and cheese. They put tomatoes in it? Why? So gross threw it in the trash along with the Carmel ice latte. What a waste of $23 dollars. Service wasn't that great either. I'm assuming a regular came in and they were taking his order as I'm waiting to order and I'm next in line...don't recommend whatsoever. read more

The Dam Cafe - Nasty tiny bacon egg and cheese burrito with hash browns and tomatoes (that I didn't order) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tahoe City, California

The blended coffee I had here was amazing maybe the best blended drink I've ever had in my life... Like everything else in the area parking is nearly an impossibility and seating is nearly as unlikely. read more

My mom and I enjoyed a bike ride from Squaw Valley to the Dam Cafe which gets its name from the dam that is located next to the property. We arrived around 9:00 a.m and my mom walked in to order a breakfast burrito for us to share, a latte for her, and a smoothie for me. I stayed outside with the bikes. The place was a ghost town and it took over 20 minutes for our food and drinks. While waiting, a man walked up to the "pickup door" and asked about placing an order. There was a lot of confusion and back and forth about how to do this. Overall, the customer service at this place is atrocious. The food and drinks are grossly overpriced for the quality. The green smoothie was the worst I've ever had and we would be better off microwaving a frozen breakfast burrito. I honestly have no clue how this place has so many solid reviews. read more

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Cafe open for lunch in Tahoe City. It has mostly things like sandwiches. The Dam Cafe is located on the main road in town. Easy to get to if going around the lake. While prices are kind of high they're not outrageous. It sure is a good place for getting coffee. It has a few different kinds. They also have non dairy milks. Has some pretty good light food. There's things like bagels and salads. I stopped by the last time and got a latte. This was made with almond milk. I also got a sesame bagel with hummus. These items were both $4.25 and seemed worth it for the most part. Many items here are kind of expensive. This is a touristy area so it makes sense. Cafe is only open a few hours in the morning and early afternoon. It has stuff for breakfast or lunch. There's a kind of okay view of the lake from the outdoor patio and tables. read more

The Dam Cafe - Latte With Almond Milk And Sesame Bagel With Hummus - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tahoe City, California

The best Dam BLTA you have ever had. It's so dam good you won't believe it. They also have the best dam parking and it's such a cool spot to go walk after you stuff your dam face. Staff are fast and friendly and the tables and bathrooms are super clean. My only gripe is they close so dam early but it's worth getting there before the close! Such a gem of a place for Tahoe! read more

Food was ok but definitely the overpriced for what it is. I ordered two sandwiches, two drinks, and two small bags of chips (think kids lunch size) and paid $50. I would understand if the ingredients were homemade or freshly grown. Everything was pretty generic and could have been purchased from Costco. I would consider this place generic, nothing spectacular or noteworthy. read more

Fresh ingredients, friendly staff (love you, Jen) and a coffee cake tah die for GO HERE!! read more

The Dam Cafe - Coffee Cake - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tahoe City, California

Humble, homey and welcoming little spot adjacent to the Truckee river for a nice breakfast, lunch or smoothie. Came here with friends to enjoy breakfast burritos and sandwiches prior to driving back over the summit. read more

The Dam Cafe - Charming little spot for breakfast and lunch! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tahoe City, California

After what felt like a long drive from Stateline, with the goal of having lunch at The Dam Cafe (there is a literal water dam across the way), we made it to this small corner eatery. Parking is small, and we did have to make a U-turn to park close to this small café, but we made it. Now, during these times of the pandemic, it is highly recommended to order online. I am not too familiar with the world of QR codes, but on this day I read the paper and learned (and struggled). I could not place an order on the website and I was hungry. Little did I know, it closed at 2pm. I recommend to check their hours by making a phone call (because on their website it said 3pm, but AT the location it said 2pm). In a hunger panic, I decided to walk inside and inquire about ordering in-person and that's when I was informed to order online. I informed the young lady that the link would not allow me. Thankfully, a man (he was either a maintenance worker, owner, citizen of worldly knowledge...I don't know) who probably heard the confusion and hunger in my voice, as I explained my lack of knowledge, the drive, and how "we are not from around these parts" spoke to someone inside the cafe and helped me place an order. And here is where we talk about food... The Classic Turkey was a hearty sandwich. It was a bit small, but filling. I thought it needed more turkey and the bread was dry. The cranberry dressing and gouda cheese did make for a good Thanksgiving meal in my mouth, though a small one. The Bacon Burly Rito (no misspelling there) was a fulfilling wrap and, personally, spoke more to my hungry inner-beast than The Classic Turkey sandwich. But, if you are looking for the bacon, it might get lost in the guacamole and black beans, which were made well. The rice in this wrap did lack some flavor, or just got lost in the mix of its ingredients. For a beverage, we ordered a chai shake. Our cup was more banana than chai, but you do have the option of choosing your milk and having it sugar free. Probably not the location for you if you are hungry (I later found out there were other eateries up the way) and in a hurry, but I do recommend this cafe if you have the time and are just taking a walk around the area. read more

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I have never left a 1 star review. However, our breakfast burritos, 1 latte, and a can of coke was just shy of $48 with a 18% tip that I wish I could get back. We waited to pick up our drinks and food at the counter and cleaned up our table after. Literally, the can of coke was the only good part of the brunch. The burritos could've been purchased from a gas station, except gas stations don't have the cheap microwavable bacon that ours tasted like they had. The $9 latte tasted like oat milk with some vanilla syrup. The lady who helped us was nice, but it doesn't make up for the cheap quality of food and coffee. read more

Cute little place with cute little drinks. Crowded because it's popular. Food smelled delicious! read more

The Dam Cafe - Iced white mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tahoe City, California