Where We Met in Tahoe is a little walk-up coffee counter that nails the basics--great coffee, creative flavors, and quick service. Conveniently just off the road next to the post office, it's easy to swing by whether you're walking from the neighborhood or passing through. The dog-friendly patio makes it a perfect stop if you've got your pup in tow. Grab a hot latte on a chilly morning or a cold brew when the sun's out, then walk right across the street to enjoy your drink on the pier with lake views. Simple, relaxed, and exactly what you want in a Tahoe coffee stop. read more

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Great little gelato shop where you can grab coffee or ice cream. We were visiting Lake Tahoe and the kids wanted to grab some ice cream on a hot summer evening. The girls serving the ice cream were friendly and it looks like they get an abundance of customers. read more

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Went here four times. First time was great, nice, pretty blonde gal made an amazing latte. Next day we excitedly went back but they didn't have plant-based milk that day for some reason--which seemed odd because there is a market across the street. The two gals working that day seemed more interested in talking than being helpful. Despite this, we tried again two more days in a row and they were closed for some reason. Yelp hours said they should be open so I'm not really sure what that's about. Couldn't find a phone number for this place to confirm days and hours. Such a shame because we were eager to give them our business but couldn't multiple days in a row. read more

Coffee after hike today! Got a caramel iced latte. It was excellent! We ordered at the window and it wasn't busy at all. Tasty coffee after hiking. Definitely a good place to stop when in Homewood. read more

Where We Met - the outside of a coffee shop - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tahoma, California

Super cute coffee spot in Tahoma. They're in a mini shopping center so there's a handful of parking spots. They've got a few chairs and picnic tables outside for seating. We frequented the to-go window but you can also order inside. The service was quick and friendly. We ordered the beetroot lattes (hot) because I e never heard of it and thought it had to be a unique sip. It doesn't come sweetened so we added honey. We also ordered a vanilla latte (iced). All of our drinks tasted good and quality was consistent for the week we came. The only opportunity is that for iced drinks they serve paper straws and they degrade quickly; a sip lid might be a consideration. read more

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We stumbled upon this tiny coffee shop our first morning in Tahoe, and found it relatively busy on a Saturday morning. However, the line to order at the window moved quickly. I got an Iced Honey Latte and my boyfriend got a Hot CBD Honey Latte, and both were ready in about 10 minutes. I really liked my drink, even though most of the honey syrup was concentrated at the bottom of the cup. The CBD Latte was good too, and my boyfriend said he could really feel the effects. Overall, a cute little place with decent coffee! read more

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Hours for this place are BS. I was here at 4:55pm on a Tuesday & they were not open. No sign No hours posted. Really bummed since I rode a bike from Squaw Valley here just for the gelato & espresso. read more

Where We Met - This is their closed sign. Why do they need an electric fence? Are there cows seeking to get to the gelato? - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tahoma, California

Not many coffee options around here. Good coffee and gets the job done, but don't expect anything revolutionary.

Local gelato and coffee house in the small city of Tahoma CA that offers homemade daily gelato that melts in your mouth. They also have great coffee and mixed coffee drinks. The real bonus here is you can order your coffee or gelato and within minutes be staring at one of the most beautiful lakes in the world. Downside - the gelato is made daily and runs out, don't be a slacker it's made with natural ingredients from Tahoe's local farmers market! read more

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I have a soft spot for tiny cafes such as this, and it is nice to have a place such as this along the west shore to stop at after some hiking for a gelato and coffee. Especially now with COVID restrictions, there is no inside service or seating at all, but that is not a problem given that there are ordering windows, as well as chairs and benches outside to enjoy the lovely mountain weather. The drinks cover most cafe bases, with typical coffee and espreso drinks, some teas and lemonades. The gelato is where it's at, though, coming in about a half dozen flavors ranging from strawberry-lemondade, to mocha, to pistachio, to caramel, and even sweet cream, which is what I wound up with. It was quite nice, and the perfect thing on a hot afternoon. Prices for everything are pretty good, with most drinks being in the $2-$5 range, and the gelato being $4-$6. Parking is fairly easy, but I imagine the lot, shared by other businesses, can get a bit crowded during peak season, and you should watch for very heavy cross traffic in and out of there. The one big detraction I found was that the staff members seemed rather abrupt and silent towards me and a couple other customers, not really answering questions, and seeming to only get you in and out as fast as possible to get back to other things they were doing. That is a real shame, as I found everything else about the spot rather charming. All things considered, though, I think if you are in the area and need a drink or a treat, you are well off keeping this spot in mind. read more

We always make sure to stop by Where We Met when we're on the West Shore! It's a Tahoma staple, and the owner Liz is awesome :) The fresh, homemade gelato is to die for, and there's always a new flavor or two that we haven't tried yet. Great coffee too, which is nice because it's pretty much the only place until you get to Tahoe City. Convenient location, right on the main road/bike path, and the outdoor sitting area is super cute. We always feel like summer hasn't truly started until we visit Where We Met! read more

The owner was working last time and the coffee and service was spot on. Espresso, Nutella latte, and muffins were all great. The to go window is handy, plenty of fresh air while you order, wait, and then enjoy your coffee. I think they do tea too, but not sure- just another excuse to head back and see!!! read more

Try the Nutella latte! Get a spoon so you can get the extra out at the end Dog friendly bc you can't go in read more

Great coffee drinks but the gelato is amazing! I just wish she made more! It tends to run out before 7:00 in the evenings.

This place is delicious. I loved the atmosphere, the outdoor seating, and the free WiFi, of course! I enjoyed my coffee so much, that I got an Italian soda too! I highly recommend! read more

The first few times we went, we really enjoyed the coffee and the gelato. Then we met the owner. What a sour Puss. I've never met somebody that works for such an establishment, be so bitter and angry for no reason. It's really sad because the energy that she carries is also the energy that she puts into her coffee and gelato. Hopefully, after reading this, she realizes that her customers aren't so bad. They're simply trying to give her money! read more

Where We Met - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tahoma, California

The little girls that work here, can they afford to crack a smile? I sure hope so. This cute little coffee shop by the water was saddened by the employees here. They had zero personality I couldn't tell if they are bored or high. Stars for that fact that they are eco friendly. Smile people! read more

Must have in Tahoma! Great coffee and the best flavors of gelato that change daily. My favorite is the salted caramel and sweet cream! The girls who work here are so sweet too! read more

A generous 2 stars for the first visit. This business lacks consistency and good customer service! Visited twice during our 3 night stay in Tahoma. First visit wasn't terrible. Young blonde that took our order was fairly helpful and both mine and my bf's drinks were pretty decent. Came back the next morning hoping for a good pick me up. Waited in a bit of a line and was helped by a brunette - who I believe was the owner? - who couldn't crack a smile to save her life and wasn't personable or welcoming at all. Ordered a slightly different drink for my bf the 2nd time around and the same exact iced coffee I had the day prior and both tasted terrible! I ended up pouring mine down the drain after trying to salvage it when we got back to our cabin. My bf insisted on going back to complain but it wasn't worth dealing with the brunette again in my opinion. Extremely disappointed and annoyed that I spent $14 on subpar service and coffee. read more

We have been stopping here in the summer on our way back from the beach or a hike since it opened. They make their gelato fresh daily and have many different flavors available. It is within walking distance of our vacation rental cabin, Two Morrows Tahoe Cabin. read more

Where We Met - A regular stop on our walks back to the cabin! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tahoma, California

Stopped in here 3 times on our recent visit to Tahoe. We were staying just down the road and this was a convenient location to stop by on our morning walk. The staff was nice on all 3 visits and the service was quick. I tried 3 different drinks: an iced honey latte, an iced lavender latte, and a hot Nutella latte. I really wanted to like this place because it had a good vibe and nice people but I was not very thrilled with their drinks. In all 3 of my lattes the flavor was just sitting on the bottom with the milk & espresso on top of it. I tried to stir it in but it just wouldn't combine, so each sip was either an unflavored mouthful of espresso & milk or a straight shot of undiluted flavor. Not great. I'm not sure if they don't pour the shots over the syrup so they don't melt the syrups and combine them with the milk & espresso or what but I definitely could have made a better latte at home. I tried the hot Nutella latte as a last resort to see if at least the hot lattes were good but had the same issue. The Nutella was just a big blob at the bottom of the cup, even after I tried to stir and combine it. My take away/tldr is if you stop by here, get something unflavored and you will probably enjoy it much better. read more

Where We Met - Iced honey latte (note all the unmelted honey on the bottom) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tahoma, California

Great coffee , friendly service, pay attention to hours open. Walk up only. Great if visiting Tahoma area.

Went on 6/22 for gelato. It was a decent portion for the large scoop for $6 which we had 3 different flavors which were all delicious and refreshing! All the fruit in the gelato are local.and organic. Vegan pink grapefruit Stonefruit Basil read more

Gelato!! Far superior to any other frozen sweet treat. Their sweet cream gelato was amazing. They do have espresso (and oat milk now, the tastiest of milk substitutes). I love this place because every time I walk in there is a teenager working, and it is clearly their first job. Support a small local business that is hiring the local young people. That is exactly the kind of thing yelp should be used for. I've never had a bad experience here, maybe the people complaining should be a bit kinder and less entitled... read more

I want to give this place 4 stars purely on the fact that they are like the only gelato place for miles and use local, fresh ingredients. They lose a star because the person who served us had no personality and it was a bit overpriced. My friend and I tried the lime and pink grapefruit. If you are using credit card, there's a $5 minimum. read more

Where We Met - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tahoma, California

Cute little shop. I felt like I was hanging in my own backyard since it was so cozy. Got vanilla bean gelato and it was solid. The texture is how gelato should be -- not too thick but not too watery. The smallest cup was enough to make me happy as they do scoop it until its filled. read more

Cute little coffee shop near our home. We've been grabbing coffee and gelato here for years. I was thrilled to drive by and see them open today and stopped for a cup of coffee. Although I was dismayed to see the two women working inside not wearing masks, I proceeded to order coffee because they were offering window service. However, as the woman was preparing my coffee, she proceeded to sneeze, hard. So now I potentially have a COVID COFFEE. Not only will I not return here, I feel the need to alert others that they should avoid this establishment until employees state complying with state law and wearing masks at all times. MASKS ARE MANNERS, WEAR THEM! read more

I really wanted to like this place since it is walking distance from the cabin that I rented for the summer. Unfortunately, when I ordered my first latte from them I was told that they don't do decaf because they don't believe in it. What does that even mean? It feels very exclusive and discriminatory to not serve decaf because you as the owner don't "believe in it". I am extremely sensitive to caffeine and my heart races when I have it. I really enjoy the flavor and ritual of a morning latte. And sometimes an afternoon latte. I guess I will get them from Tahoma Market instead. They seem to believe in people who need decaf. read more

Adorable little shop with delicious REAL espresso, gelato, etc. A bit of Italy on West Shore, Lake Tahoe. A special place in town center, a sleepy little strip mall with a Post Office, pizza place, realtor, and this cafe. You can easily miss it... but my old word of advice.. don't. Sweet owner couple.... fantastic service. *GREAT* array of gelato flavors. read more

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A great little place to get coffee and gelato. We stopped by daily while on vacation. The staff was very friendly. Great lattes and interesting syrups (the cardamom was so good). I love that they make their own gelato and have VEGAN options. We have the vegan strawberries & cream, it was hands down the best ice cream/gelato we have ever had. The girl working said they get the strawberries fresh from the farmers market to make it. Definitely worth a stop. read more

Best coffee west of the lake. This place had such good coffee, that I'm reviewing it 2 years after I visited the place! Seriously. It's good. Go for a run around the lake and go get some coffee. read more

Great spot to stop for coffee, espresso and ice cream. Right next to the bike path and easy parking. Great place.

This is an amazing local business! With all the challenges Covid-19 has caused for small business, this place has remained safe, happy, and the center of the community. The employees always wear their masks, are respectful of everyones needs and provide amazing coffee and gelato. Highly highly recommend. read more

Not cool to be so rude to 4 young girls this morning. I understand that staffing is challenging, but why have a lady represent your business so poorly? Let her spew her bad attitude elsewhere. We live a half block away and won't be coming back while she is there. read more

Super cute little coffee shop worth your stop on a drive around the lake. Little outdoor seated area and super convenient window for walk up orders. The mocha is delicious! I initially wanted the chai tea but she was out at the time but quickly offered to make me a slight variation of a chai tea. which I appreciated. Instead of just saying she was out, she offered an alternative. She was super nice and I wish we lived near by to make more regular visits. read more

Went there three days ago and the espresso machine was broken, no big deal, we got regular coffee instead. So we wanted to try again today for a latte, and one of us walked in just to check first if the machine was still broken, simple question. The answer was a very rude "Does it look broken?!" Still stayed to order a latte cause we would have loved to taste the coffee if we were acknowledged. Stood there for 10 minutes and still waiting. The girl behind the counter was very rude and we had to leave because they wouldn't help us. Please work on your customer skills! read more

Stopped by for a cappuccino during my run while on vacation. Excellent, one of the best prepared I've ever had.

The coffee here is great! They do all kinds and are a super cute little shop. We are visiting and we came back this morning for more!

Beautiful quaint cafe right across the lake. Amazing Gelato and great customer service. Such a beautiful story of how the owner started this business! I stayed in Tahoe for my honeymoon 6 days and went there 4 times. They freshly make their Gelato everyday with different and new flavors each day. Vegan options available! read more

Love the gelato and the variety of flavors. And the coffee espresso is a nice addition .