Schat's Bakery & Restaurant in Minden was a perfect stop when we came off the lake for a night from…read moreour local camping spot. We ordered the Reuben Stacker and the Tahoe Blue. Service was friendly and the food was excellent. The Reuben is a thick hot pastrami on grilled Jewish rye with Swiss, sauerkraut, and Thousand Island. The Tahoe Blue is a hot albacore tuna melt on grilled sourdough with cheddar. Both came with a side as advertised, salad on my plate and fries on my wife's with Ranch dressing to dip the fries in. Portions were generous and the bread is amazing and baked in-house daily. The bakery case is one of many reasons to come back....! Coffee cakes, croissants, cookies, fruit tarts, and packaged loaves were all out and labeled. We bought croissants and cookies to take back to camp and they traveled (and ate) well....! The one real drawback is the building. The bakery and restaurant share a door with C.O.D. Casino next door. When that door opens, cigarette smoke comes into the dining and bakery area. The restroom is also on the casino side. That does not change the quality of the sandwiches or pastry, but it is noticeable and it is worth knowing before you sit down, especially if you are sensitive to smoke or bringing food out for a trip. Note: they do have outdoor seating. We love having this place close to home and will use it again for lunch and bakery takeout for sure! Four stars because the food and service earned five and the smoke and restroom setup cost one.

It's too bad they were about to close, so we only get their bread selections, which is still…read morealright. We always go to Schat in Carson, so when we were in Minden, its branch was our first choice for late lunch. We got what's available without the need for them to prepare, since they are closing. I got a ham sandwich and my two boys got pizza bagel -- everything is good, and although my sandwich is already pre-made, they still tasted fresh. I always love the ambiance there. It's always relaxing and the interior is classic. We ate in the park since they are already closing, but that's alright.

Five stars for the Job's Peak BLT and the side salad with extra strawberries ordered to-go from…read moreCafe Girasole. The Job's Peak BLT comes on soft sourdough with bacon, avocado, sunflower seeds, garlic aioli, tomato, havarti, and mixed greens. Everything was fresh, the avocado was ripe, the bacon stayed crisp, and the sandwich held up well for take-out. The side salad of mixed greens with strawberries and sunflower seeds was a clean, bright companion. Their iced tea is outstanding; passion-flower flavor and is made consistently well which brings a real highlight with the meal. The service is always amazing here. Abby-Jo and her team are always rock-stars! Solid local lunch that travels well. Will order again along with my other personal favorites like "THE Sandwich", "The Marcello", and the vegetarian "Iron Mike" made in a wrap and served with their Marion Berry dressing. PRO-TIP: their soups are amazing as well! Personal Favorites: 1. THE Sandwich - Grilled sourdough, turkey, havarti, garlic aioli, roasted tomato and yummy caramelized onions. 2. The Marcello - Grilled sourdough with turkey, garlic, aioli, pesto, provolone, roasted tomato, artichoke hearts and caramelized onions. 3. The Iron Mike (vegetarian) - Wheat bread (or wrap), peanut butter, avocado, havarti, cucumber, sunflower seeds, carrot, sprouts, spring mix, red onion, and a splash of our famous Marionberry vinaigrette. Super yummy and super for you too! 4. Job's Peak BLT - Bacon, avocado, sunflower seeds, garlic aioli, tomato, havarti and mixed greens on soft sourdough.

We were on a roadtrip and passing through, this place had nice healthy options so we stopped in! We…read morehad our pups with us so we sat on their little tables outside. We were so intrigued by the veggie sandwich with peanut butter (forgetting the name now, sigh) so we split that and also had the Thai chicken peanut wrap that comes with chips and a side of fruit. Wow! So great! Also not pictured was a lemon cake we had to give a try. Everything was very fresh and delicious. What I will not soon forget was the impeccable service! We didn't have time to feed our dogs breakfast before hitting the road and asked if we could purchase some chicken breast. Well she brought it over on the house and gave them a water dish straight away! She also came by every 10-15 mins or so to refill water and check on us even though it was packed inside! Also, the prices are very very reasonable and we just had such a nice stop here that we're swinging by on our way back from our trip.

I was so stoked to try the new GV TOGO's, but man, it didn't quite live up to the hype…read more My step dad is a TOGOs fanatic and he's always talking them up from his childhood in the Bay Area. We stopped in for lunch on a Sunday and placed an order to-go. The location looks much like any other casual sandwich chain. The wait was a bit long but not awful. We got home and cracked open our three sandwiches. We ordered the Asian chicken wrap, the pastrami cheesesteak, and the kids turkey and cheese which came with chips and a bottled water. The cheesesteak was good and I liked the flavors. I did think the bread was a bit tough and the toppings weren't much. The Asian chicken wrap was super unbalanced. It had way too much lettuce and nearly no meat. The kids sandwich was fine, no complaints there. Overall I felt like the portions weren't great for nearly $40 worth of food. I expected a lot from all of the great things I had heard about TOGO's but it seems like the current Yelp reviews are reflecting that things aren't as hyped as I expected and my experience aligns. I'm still going with a 4 but I do think you can get a better sandwich for the money elsewhere.

So excited to have a TOGO's in the area. This is a total throwback food chain! The staff was super…read morefriendly! The place was extremely clean and the sandwiches were amazing!!! What a wonderful sandwich shop to visit!

Went to Jerry's today. Had biscuits and gravy one egg and sausage. Also ordered…read more a ham and cheese omelet, $30. Sausage and egg was good. Biscuits were old and dense. Omelet was good as well. But the smell, what ever they are using to cover up the old smell of the building or the bug spray was so potent. Perfumey no fresh air, we had to come home and take a shower and wash our clothes. Pungent like an old basement and trying to cover up bad smells. Won't be going back. We tried it once.

Rocio and family continue to run one of the best local breakfast spots in Gardnerville. We stopped…read morein for a late breakfast this morning and ordered our favorites. I had the Huevos Rancheros "Ian Style" with extra red onion, cilantro, and avocado, eggs cooked medium, plus a side of freshly fried tortilla chips and sour cream. The kitchen nailed the eggs again...! Perfect every time! They know the order as "my usual" even when I mix it up a little. My wife had the strawberry and banana French toast with bacon and eggs over medium. Everything was excellent; we cleaned both plates. We started on the shaded and relaxing outdoor patio but moved inside after a poorly behaved dog became disruptive. Well-mannered dogs are fine; this one was not. The staff remained friendly and professional, and the food was still outstanding. Highly recommend Jerry's Grill for solid, consistent breakfast. Leave the ill-tempered pets at home so everyone else can enjoy the meal in peace.

I've always loved the sandwiches at this chain, but this location can't seem to get it right. The…read morelast few times I've stopped, my order is always wrong when I pick it up. The service is always friendly and helpful, the facility is clean, but their kitchen needs training on order processing. We ordered two sandwiches with a side of fries & one sandwich was wrong and too small and the fries were way undercooked. Gonna give them one more try before we call it quits with this location.

Very tasty subs. Good selection. Different side options depending on the day of the week. Super…read morefriendly staff. A little pricey, but worth it.

I absolutely love this restaurant! It's under new ownership, but they've kept the menu and Chicago…read moreimported ingredients the exact same, with some exciting new developments...! Tonight I ordered the pepperoni, sausage and mushroom pizza and a Chicago dog to-go. The pie was square-cut Chicago-style, with browned cheese, pepperoni, crumbled Italian sausage, and mushrooms. The sausage has the fennel note you expect on a Chicago pie, not bland grocery sausage. The dog was built the right way: Vienna beef, poppy seed bun, yellow mustard, neon relish, onion, tomato wedges, pickle spear, sport pepper, and celery salt. The restaurant still imports the dogs, sausage, Italian beef, relish, giardiniera, buns, and rolls from Chicago, and the mushrooms are imported and blanched. The dining room still has the original family photos and Chicago memorabilia. Ordering is easier than it used to be. They now have online ordering at chicagomikes.pizza, you can create an account, and they deliver. I also witnessed DoorDash there while waiting for my order to be ready; so that's an option now too. If you sign in to the new website, they run a points setup that can turn into discounts or a free side once it adds up. Confirm the current reward on the site when you order, because that part is not spelled out yet on the menu. This is still the Chicago-style stop I use in the Carson Valley: thin square pie and a Chicago dog made perfectly; not a generic pizza chain. They also sell deep dish if that is what you want. Hours are limited (typically closed Monday and Tuesday), so check before you go. Menu: https://chicagomikes.pizza/menu

Very nice experience for lunch the other day. Having lived in the Chicago area I am familiar with…read morethe menu items and look forward to return visits for the Chicago style pizza and the Chicago dogs. On this visit I ordered the Chicago beef sandwich, fries and a root beer. All were excellent. Sandwich came with the au jus and giardiniera. Better than some I had in Chicago. Lots of room for seating and great service.

Very tasty sandwich! I tried the pictured #1 which included the base ingredients: Ham, Salami,…read moreCapicolla, Pepperoni and Provolone and to that you can add a variety of veggies, spreads and toppers. The service was great! The family that owns this place really treat you right! This location is found on a corner unit of a shopping center so has nice lighting coming in from windows on two sides of the restaurant. The inside is kept clean as were the tables. If you find yourself in Gardnerville and hungry, this is not a bad stop!

This restaurant has always been clean and tidy, and the service has been great. I now order online…read morefor pickup and have NEVER had a less than GREAT experience! The people working when I pick up my order always have a smile and pleasant greeting, and my order is always ready as expected, AND the order is EXACTLY what I order every time. I feel like they are a friendly neighborhood sandwich shop and NOT just a franchise run by people who are ho-hum. The more interactions, the happier I am with the outcome. Favorites are number one and the RB provolone....I love that I can get a small 5 inch for me and a larger version of a sandwich for my husband and we get EXACTLY what we asked for. Thank you for continued great service and quality!!!

The perfect spot when family comes to town!…read more The Pink House is my go-to place whenever I have family visiting--and it never disappoints! Located in historic Genoa (Nevada's very first settlement), this beautifully restored 1855 Gothic Revival landmark has that wonderful old-time feel that makes the experience special from the moment you walk in. The food is fantastic, with a delicious Southern twist that reminds me of New Orleans--big, bold flavors that make every bite memorable. We also loved the wood-fired pizzas, which are a must-try. And the craft cocktails? Absolutely yummy. To top it all off, they feature live acoustic music that adds such a fun, lively vibe to the whole experience. The service was great, and the atmosphere is warm and inviting. Perfect for a family visit or a night out with friends. Can't wait to come back! Highly recommend.

This updated review is strictly based on food. Our service this time around was much better as far…read moreas timing. We got: Nippon Elote - Tasted nothing like Japanese flavors. I think it's safe to say they use frozen corn which is a shame because fresh corn is still very much in season. I had their corn as an accompaniment to one of my past dishes and the texture is the same. Completely over cooked, soggy, mushy corn on the cob with absolutely no flavor. And get this, it costs $18 or $19! It's literally one corn on the cob that they portion into 4 or 6 pieces. Fish Special - It was rock fish with a red pepper sauce, eggplant stacked with feta and herbed roasted potatoes. The fish was over cooked and really salty. Eggplant was dry and difficult to eat. I didn't even bother with it. Potatoes, no big deal. Margherita Pizza - Good flavor, just not a fan of their crust Tchoupitoulas- We've gotten this in the past and this seems to be consistent with flavor and execution. My husband said it was as good as the first time. Kid's Mac n Cheese - At $19 I expected a large portion. It's not. But it was the best dish we ordered. It's more of a macaroni with Alfredo sauce rather than a cheddar mac n cheese. My son enjoyed it as did everyone else at the table.

Literally the best doughnuts I've ever had. And I've had a lot of doughnuts since it's a cheap…read moretasty treat! The women working there are always super nice a helpful. The store is always clean but I hardly see people eating in. Try the croissant breakfast if you want a real savory treat! It's a stop I tell all my friends to make and they always thank me for it. Get you some.

I wish I could take back the only time I will go to Kim Donut first of all, the sign says there is…read moreonly one donut: Kim's Donut. So I guess get there early before it's gone. When I got there I was first in line with several men behind me. A lady was making a sandwich for someone else, and she saw the line, and went in the back to get someone to help. After a long while, someone came out, looked at me with a mugshot face, and went back. Thank you Kim One Donut for strengthening my heart with the zero donut I will buy from your down in the dumps establishment.

So this isn't my first time trying Big Chicken however it's my first time having it at an actual…read morerestaurant in past it has only been on a cruise which didn't disappoint but man! Having it in store is wayyyyyyyyyy better! I did the ultimate combo which comes with onion rings and Mac and cheese on the chicken sandwich and man! This combo is undefeated! The combo just goes! This meal is very filling and super fresh while big chicken is fast food it doesn't feel like it while eating it. The flavor and the freshness leaves you wanting nothing! Along with the meal I had a very refreshing watermelon refresher and it balanced being a juice with being a refresher perfectly! I typically can't do to much juice as it's sweet but this refresher was just that refreshing! Typically at fast food restaurants you get young inexperienced workers and it sometimes shows with their lack of customer service skills not this location had the privilege of connecting with two young ladies that helped us decipher the menu and offered recommendations they were very personable and friendly. The restaurant is new and you can tell but it's very nice I can't remember if they had background music going but if not that's the only thing I would add as it is one of those come and go places but some people sit and talk and some nice tunes or a game on could help. Highly recommend checking it out

I enjoyed this cheat meal at Shaq's Big Chicken. Mac and cheese, fried chicken and onion rings in a…read moresandwich? Sign me up. I ordered two Ultimate meals with fries and a kid's tenders meal. The service was great and friendly at the counter, the girl that took my order offered suggestions and feedback. The dining room could have been wiped down as well as fountain drink station; it was sticky. The dining room was warmer than just being outside and it's been hot! Those were my only take aways from this experience. The sandwich itself was good. My kids enjoyed their food, so that's a win for me. I would be open to trying other items on their menu in the future. It's pricier compared to other fast food chicken dining options in the area, but we'll give it another try next time we're in Minden.