Great place to charge your EV! I was amazed when I walked in this restaurant. It was nicely updated friendly waitress great service! I had a delicious Baja omelette It had chorizo bell peppers with a side of potatoes. Nice and clean restaurant! I highly recommended this place! Sooo we drove up to Reno and just came back for dinner! read more

I don't know what they did -- but they have definitely regressed. I ordered a "healthy" item with couscous, and it was very mediocre. I was disappointed and ended up throwing the rest away when I got home. In addition, they wanted to charge me a few extra dollars for the benefit of using my credit card instead of paying cash. Fortunately, I had cash on me and used that instead. Just imagine all the "free" money this restaurant is racking up daily from customers who use their credit cards instead of paying cash, which they may not have on them. I truly view that as thievery. Even if the restaurant has to pay a small transaction fee to the credit card company when a customer uses a credit card -- they can still write off those fees. But their customers can't write off those few extra dollars that they have to pay the restaurant in order to use their credit card. I will never step foot in their restaurant again. Colfax deserves better! read more

We are locals and come here often- the service and food have always been great and we usually don't have any complaints but this last visit we started to wonder why our food was not up to the usual standards. I get the same thing every time because it's good but I was a little disappointed on our last visit. The bacon was really undercooked- with big pieces of fat that were clearly not rendered. This is the first time I've experienced this in the last year and a half. I should have sent it back. My husband asked for his burger medium rare as he always does and his was wayyyy over cooked. He didn't even finish it and he ALWAYS eats everything! We have always had great service and never had any issues- There aren't many consistently good restaurants up here so I'm hoping next time they get it right because it's got a good vibe and the beer is always cold. We will be back but next time we will double check our food before attempting to eat it. read more

Three Pines Bistro & Bar - Fatty bacon and too much green in the middle of the tomato but otherwise a good Sando - Comfort Food Near Me - Colfax, California

I had ordered takeout, no need to eat at the restaurant because I was dogsitting. When I gave the server a $20, she asked me if I wanted my change. That caught me by surprise. Since when do I not want change? But then I realized she was asking for a tip. It offended me. I wasn't eating in, I wasn't being served. I was simply paying for my order to take home. You've got a lot of nerve asking that question. I told her fine, keep it. I won't be back. You get paid to take orders and bring then to the front. Tipping is when you serve a table. Somehow it got to where everyone wants a tip now, and it's annoying. I went to Jiffy Lube for an oil change, and they too asked for a tip. That dog don't hunt. I won't go back there either. Seems you should be thankful we gave you our business. Everyone is tired of it. Pretty soon people will stop tipping altogether if you keep abusing our gratuitous nature. Watch and see. I'm not the only one that's fed up. read more

Very good food, excellent service. Colfax is a funky little town but the bistro is clean and attractive. read more

Three Pines Bistro & Bar - Crabcake and side of fries. - Comfort Food Near Me - Colfax, California

My buddy and I were looking for a breakfast place on our trip and found this gem. Place of big and newer. My Benedict was great and I liked the lemon touch in the hollandaise sauce. Coffee was really impressive. The staff was so nice like I felt I was in my relatives kitchen having a nice time. I think this is a must go to place going forward for me while driving to Truckee. read more

This place lacks professionalism. I feel like it's a family ran operation and few of them have training in customer service or food sales. In my conversation with the locals, they seem to feel the same way. It's a shame that they can't get it together better than what it is. I've tried three times now and they only meal that I would give a five out of 10 would've been the Breakfast. It seems to me to be more of a one stop tourist restaurant. One stop and you'll likely never stop again. I wish them luck because we certainly need some good restaurants in the local area. I'd recommend they hire a professional to come in and take a look at what's good and what isn't so they can keep this adventure alive and bring back the local folks to pick up the shoulder days and nights. read more

An unexpected gem just off I-80 in Colfax, Three Pines did a wonderful job of delivering a wide spread of dishes. The staff are friendly, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic. The restaurant is well-lighted, not too loud, with enough space between tables to foster personalized dining experiences. Each of the following were tasty, methodically seasoned, and beautifully presented. * Ahi tuna (takaki) * Slow-braised short ribs * Chicken Marsala We don't often pass this part of the world, but Three Pines has definitely been added to our revisit list. read more

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Food was basic, nothing special. Ordered the grilled cheese Benny - and was not impressed. Someone on here said that the biscuits and gravy were the best they ever had. I tried them and immediately - no. Nothing special and an odd flavor from the herbs that were added. Low score due to the service. Our waitress was NOT ATTENTIVE. Brought our food and we asked for more coffee. She never came back. We had to go to the front to get our check. I do not recommend this place at all. read more

Good breakfast stop in Colfax. Feeling an omelette & choose the California Supreme, with bacon, shrooms, Ortega Chiles, pepper jack cheese,topped with sour cream, avocado and sour cream. Came out quickly hot & filling. Opted for the biscuits and gravy. Rich with fresh made biscuits, chunks of sausage in the gravy. Mrs D's French dip was rated at two thumbs up. Garlic butter roll with grilled onions. Side of cole slaw. Friendly service, adult beverages served,but the bar area was closed when we dined mid day. Parking out front. Will return for dinner in the future. read more

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Three Pines is an absolute standout, and a huge reason why is the bartender Candice -- she makes this place. Her cocktails are creative, balanced, and honestly way better than the overpriced, forgettable $30 drinks at the Ritz-Carlton. Not even close. The bar has great energy, great people, and a vibe that keeps you coming back. The food is solid, the crowd is fun, and the drinks are next-level. If you're anywhere nearby and don't stop in, you're missing out. Amazing drinks, amazing atmosphere -- this place is a must. read more

Three Pines Bistro & Bar - Dill Pickle Bloody Mary - Comfort Food Near Me - Colfax, California

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First time coming here. First impression was that I didn't care for the ambiance or the music. I almost left though the waitress got to me before I did so I stayed. She was hard working as she was the only waitstaff and had lots of table inside and outside. She was doing an awesome job. I ordered scrambled eggs, bacon hash browns and biscuit and gravy. The eggs were fine, the hash browns were okay though they only brown one side of them and the were a bit oily. The bacon was not good. Tasted like old bacon and some of it was undercooked. I sent it back and replaced it with sausages. However, the sausages were overcooked and burnt. The highlight of my meal was the biscuit and gravy. It was really great. I loved the flavor of the gravy. I'd come back and get the biscuit and gravy with eggs and skip the potatoes and meats. read more

Three Pines Bistro & Bar - Sausage was overcooked - Comfort Food Near Me - Colfax, California

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When this place was owned by the previous owner, the food quality was definitely better. I've had breakfast there several times, my friends lives in Auburn and it's the spot they like to go to. Got the eggs Benedict, which were not bad, but the hashbrowns were so soggy and tasted pre-frozen. I asked for them to be "extra crispy" and they came out the same as the rest of the hashbrowns at the table. I remember having breakfast here before when it was called Dine n Dash, it was much better. Service was great no issue there the place is nice. It's got a good ambience. Maybe dinner would be better? I'm not sure. So that's why I gave it a 3 star. read more

The inside doesn't match the outside. It has a very welcoming outdoorsy vibe. They also have a pretty big back patio to sit down and dine. I was able to try multiple dishes, however my order was their "South Western" salad. I read all the ingredients and was excited but ended up super disappointment. The salad was missing jicama, avocado and the tortillas strips. It also was suppose to come with ancho chile grilled chicken. The chicken had zero seasoning and was very very bland. I'd give the salad a 3/10. (See pic for reference). *French dip was very good 9/10 * Grilled chicken sandwich 9/10 * candied bacon 10/10 * short rib nachos 10/10 * chicken marsala 6/10 ( had a bed of gummy rice) * fried calamari 5/10 ( the fried lemon was super bitter). The staff was friendly and attentive. Overall I'd give them a strong 4 stars. read more

Three Pines Bistro & Bar - Short rib nachos were delicious. - Comfort Food Near Me - Colfax, California

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Friendly service., beautiful dining room, and the food was great. I had the monte cristo and friends had the chicken sandwich. Enjoyed our food and atmosphere. On your next trek up to Tahoe or looking for a new dining place make the stop. It's worth it! read more

More like 3 1/2 stars. Great place to stop on the way to Truckee/Tahoe area. We picked it due to it having a dog friendly patio and an array of menu items that sounded good. Both my wife and I chose the house burger. To me the fries were the star of the plate. Double fried and crispy tasty nuggets - yum! The burger was good, not great. Service was good and the restaurant was clean. Overall a good pick for a pit stop. (Fast EV charger behind the restaurant was a plus) read more

Three Pines Bistro & Bar - Outside dog friendly patio - Comfort Food Near Me - Colfax, California

Ten guys showed up at lunchtime on a Thursday. We were seated and our drink orders were taken as we came in. We were seated in front of the new electronic fireplace. The restaurant has received a makeover since our last visit and it looks good. We ordered across the menu and all food was excellent. All ten orders arrived together. The check was handled professionally. If you use a credit card there is a 3 % surcharge. Parking is either in the front along the street or in a back parking lot. read more

Went here with my mother and father and 12-year-old daughter and everyone loved their meal. It's a nice size restaurant with lots of seating. Our waitress was especially sweet and kind. She indulged us teaching my 12-year-old about paying bills and ordering food. I would definitely stop by here again if wherever on our way out of town that direction! Rating of the food: Dill crispy chicken sandwich: 5/5 (not overpowering all the dill flavor, although I would not have minded that lol) kids, chicken strips and fries: 5/5 from my 12-year-old the chicken strip expert philly melt on sour dough: 5/5 from my dad vegi tacos: 5/5 from my mom (but she did say the salsa was a little too spicy for her, she has a spice level of zero lol) read more

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Saturday lunch with our dogs on the patio was nice (beware of yellow jackets.). We were seated and served water right away. Ordered crab cake (coated and deep fried) benedict with hash browns (way too salty, not worth the extra $4) and corned beef hash with eggs over easy and English muffins. We would skip the crab cakes Benedict next time. Same owner as Dine n Dash. New name and look n feel since July 3025 read more

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Good food. They are a little pricey however the food excellent and the staff is great. I would highly recommend going for breakfast. I will definitely go regularly. read more

This place is really great and easy to get to right off of I 80, the staff is wonderful, especially Candace, she gave us details about the specials without even looking at anything written down, and she had great wine suggestions and the food was amazing! Highly recommended! read more

Three Pines Bistro & Bar - Pork Loin Special $20 - Comfort Food Near Me - Colfax, California

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Needed to get out of the fog so we headed East! Convenient location, right off the freeway-we arrived about 9:30am on a Sunday and were seated right away, definitely got busier after 10. Nice decor, dark but very open and spacious. Food was good, gravy was delicious and the Bloody Mary with bacon was fantastic! Salt and pepper shakers need an upgrade. Would come back and sit in the bar area-it was hoppin by the time we left. read more

Three Pines Bistro & Bar - Pepperocini Bloody Mary with bacon - Comfort Food Near Me - Colfax, California

Chef is phenomenal! Best cheesy grits and chicken I have ever tasted!! Service excellent, everyone very friendly and happy! Will return soon! Thank you! read more

When the place was Dine 'n' Dash, I'd have given it zero stars due to two AWFUL meal experiences: an exploding catsup bottle (we were covered in catsup... no apology, no comp) and crumbly-dry, tasteless pancakes (WHO screws up pancakes?). Dine 'n' Dash made it onto my "30-year list". But I decided to cave and try Three Pines for dinner. I ordered Chicken Marsala... it was delicious! But it was a chicken breast served on a small-plated bed of garlic mash and covered with sauce... no vegetable, no salad (a simple dinner salad wasn't on the menu), no bread. Plodding on through the meat and mash wasn't a dinner experience. For the price, I'll go elsewhere. Back to the 30-year list. p.s. Our server was great! read more

My family has stopped at Three Pines twice in the last year on our way home from Tahoe. The have great menu options, affordable prices, and the service has been excellent both times. They also have an outdoor grass area that's been great for my kiddo while we wait for our food. Would highly recommend eating here! read more

We dined but didn't dash. Lazy afternoon. We ordered drinks and Dill chicken sandwich and a Cesar salad topped with steak. Both meals were quite acceptable. American style diner food that blows Mel's away. Quiet Sunday afternoon. We had the whole back patio to ourselves. Dog friendly, our 2 Labradors enjoyed laying in the shade with us. Friendly service. Prompt and efficient. Wallet friendly prices. Easy I-80 access. Me likes, you will, too. read more

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We've stayed in Colfax for the last two junior football games. And both times. We've ate dinner at this place. They were able to accommodate our big group of 15. With no issues. The Food was amazing. We will definitely be going back read more

The decor is so cute and the dining has a relaxing vibe. The drinks are delicious and so was the food. Great service as well. read more

Three Pines Bistro & Bar - Truffle chicken Alfredo - Comfort Food Near Me - Colfax, California

Solid 4 to 4.5. I had an end cut of prime rib, with asparagus. The meat was tender and had a wonderful smoky flavor. My husband had the short ribs which were tender and cooked very well. He said the garlic mashed potatoes were excellent. The price point is great for the quality of food offered. Server Kayla was very personable and knowledgeable about the menu and food allergies and made sure I could get my food prepared to my needs. Much appreciated! Completely worth the 15-20 minute drive for us, we will be back to try breakfast. read more

For what you pay, it's not a bad deal to eat here. A friend and I decided to stop by after a hike and get some lunch. The parking in front was full so we parked in the back and there was plenty of room and even EV stations, which was surprising. Nice little restaurant but a million flies. There were so many, they kept trying to land on our food and in our drinks. They either need to keep the doors closed or install screens on the doors if they intend to leave them hanging open. Otherwise it was a good experience. It was just a little hard to enjoy our meal when we kept swatting dozens of flies. read more

Three Pines Bistro & Bar - Cobb salad - Comfort Food Near Me - Colfax, California

Driving home from camping at Rollins Lake, we passed by and immediately made a u-turn! Really glad we did. There was only one parking spot left in the back so we rushed in to get a table. The place was nicely decorated, clean, and spacious. We were sat down pretty quickly despite it being super busy at 11am on a Sunday morning. Our waitress let us know that they were unexpectedly slammed that morning because of a delay in the "Big boy" train scheduled to come to Colfax. So we anticipated a bit of a wait for the food. No worries, I enjoyed coffee and was happy that waitresses kept coming by to top it off. My food was phenomenal. Probably the best veggie omelet I've had in awhile. It was full of veggies and I opted to add ground sausage, which they were generous with the pesto and salsa were super fresh and flavorful- perfect compliment to the omelet. The potatoes were insanely good! My 3yr old ate at least half of them! We will for sure be back when in town. read more

Three Pines Bistro & Bar - Veggie omelette with a Biscuit & Gravy - Comfort Food Near Me - Colfax, California

Appreciate them always! Great service from Amber and the entire team. Plus my dog loves it too. Good ambiance , Good food! read more

Feeling a bit scammed by a local restaurant that recently changed their name and lineup. Firstly, no dining room seating on a Friday night??? Everyone is corralled into the bar room seating. What followed was a series of disappointments, I'll list it briefly: Out of fig for the fig old fashioned Side salad amounted to clump of arugula Prime rib (meh) served with a joke amount of creamed horseradish The short ribs were more pot roast Cost for two $131 We'll wait for the next iteration of this joint to risk disappointment in our hometown again. read more

Liked it SO much better when was Dine N Dash! It's become SO pretentious - food's not any better than before but prices were raised to accommodate they're now a 'bistro' - how special! It was such a great local spot before and we dined there almost every Saturday for breakfast - especially, D N D's fabulous eggs Benedict. We've eaten there twice since the change (once just to eat and once to see Malarkey play) and determined we won't be going back - not willing to be charged half again as much for food that's no better than before. We MISS the ambiance of Dine N Dash! It's too austere and cold now. We will only go back to see Malarkey if they play there again. read more

Service is slow but nice. Some of the workers were just hanging out with friends at a table. Portions are very small especially when it comes to the steak. If you ask for something on your order to be properly prepared right the chef will personally walk out awkwardly and give you the dish. Place needs help. Only safe places to eat in Colfax are the Asian bistro and Pizzaiolo. read more

Gosh, being a local and coming here 5 different times spaced out, we got the same service every time, Sat down family of 5, waited 15 mins for someone to even take drink orders... Ordered drinks and food 1 of 5 meals came out before drinks Than drinks a few mins later 2 meal came out, was actually appetizer Than slowly plate by plate we got all 5 except the last one was the wrong meal entirely... Finally got the right meal after everyone else had finished eating... ribeye... thinnest ribeye you have ever seen almost as thin as the prime rib they brought the first time around... and for almost $40... yeah nope, Coming from someone who owns and operates 18 restaurants. This place needs a chef with passion and management that cares... right now the bar is the only thing holding this place up... there is so much potential... environment is great... and it ends there... disappointed 5 different times... 5.. over months... read more

Day 2 of reopening after a major remodel from its days as Dine & Dash. From what I understand, it remains under the same ownership, just has a new look. The decor inside is sparkling clean with a more modern yet still woodsy feel, giving it a low key but classy vibe. We were there for breakfast. My friend had huevos rancheros, and raved about them. I had the garden omelette with mushrooms and asparagus. With a little added black pepper and hot sauce it hit the spot. A lot of items can be ordered gluten free which sadly a lot of places still don't do. Our server Amber was very friendly and helpful and provided excellent service. Even though it was only the second day of its reincarnation, things seemed to be running smoothly and efficiently. The outside dining area has also been redone. It's now really nice, with new furniture and repainted decks. There is a large patio cover for shade. There is a stage for bands once music returns. Over all, it looks great and I am looking forward to going back for dinner. Updates regarding the place can be found on Facebook, with a website coming soon. read more

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Outdoor dining on a nice patio, very dog friendly, nice bar with excellent mixed cocktails. Food was good at affordable prices. Liked the service, fast and friendly. A good find. read more

We've had Alena as a server many times even back when it was Dine & Dash. Always super sweet and great service ! The 5 stars is for the service. However, just because they changed the name and made it a "bistro" to cater to the tourists driving up the freeway doesn't mean they needed to raise the prices by so much. Mostly likely will not come back for the food due to the price increase read more

Good food with good portions! Fast and friendly service highly recommend for a great breakfast.