Donner Lake Kitchen
13720 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee, CA
Crema's Take
“The owner and her family run this place with genuine warmth that shows in every interaction, making it feel like breakfast with people who actually care about your experience. Donner Lake Kitchen executes the classics flawlessly—their huevos rancheros and chicken fried steak draw consistent praise—and the lakeside location gives you an excuse to linger over coffee without feeling rushed. Arrive early on weekends or expect a wait, but the food and hospitality make it worth planning around.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast and light food on the menu. Family friendly. Parking available.
Google Reviews
A Must-Stop Gem in Truckee! If you are driving into North Lake Tahoe, Donner Lake Kitchen is the perfect pit stop. It's located right next to the lake, making it a super convenient and scenic spot to stretch your legs and grab a bite. The Experience We arrived on a Friday…
We got four meals between us and each one was absolutely outstanding. It’s the best chicken fried steak I’ve had in my life. The owner and her son and granddaughter were all gems and so fun to chat with. This is a can’t miss stop in Truckee!!
Food wise, I the breakfast croissant and everything was in point. But the best was for sure the service and the atmosphere. Really recommend this place
We went on a Tuesday thinking it would be mellow. They were absolutely packed. I think there was two servers and one cook and every table seated and 10 people waiting to be seated. It took a while to seat and to get our food but you could read the room so it didnt bother us. All…
Cozy restaurant located across the street from Donner Lake, serving delicious breakfast and lunch dishes. The Famous Huevos Rancheros was definitely the star, and the Country Breakfast Skillet was also perfectly seasoned and cooked. There are so many other items that we want to…
My favorite breakfast place in the area. The servers and hosts are friendly and helpful. We got there at 9:30 and there was already a 20 minute wait. By 10AM the wait was almost an hour. You can ask to sit the bar, if they have space, and you can order drinks while you wait. …
Crema Reviews
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