Tunnel Creek Café

A welcome and well-timed stop following a morning hike along the Tahoe East Trail. ☕ | Conveniently opens at 9am — ideal timing for those returning from an early morning hike | Stopped for coffee and the breakfast bacon bagel, both of which were thoroughly satisfying | The…

This is a cute spot to grab breakfast or lunch as you explore the beautiful area or walk the nearby trail. They have their own dedicated parking lot, so no need to compete for parking with those using the trail. They have a mix of indoor and outdoor seating to pick from. We…

This is a favorite brunch of ours in the area where you can find really great indoor and outdoor seating. The outdoor seating during the summer is amazing and there’s decent seating indoors for the winter. It’s a pay first at the cashier and get your food brought to you place…

We wanted to try Tunnel Creek Cafe for a quick breast prior to starting an adventurous day in the area. It didn't disappoint and we were in and out quickly. I had the ponderosa plate with chicken apple sausage. Staff was friendly and knowledgeable about the area. It was a very…

What a gem. Stopped in for a breakfast sandwich on our tour around Lake Tahoe and loved the setting, decor, and food. Definitely worth the stop!

My rating is based off of my food. Ordered the breakfast burrito w/house bacon jam. Pictures look better than it taste! It was more of a dessert favor than breakfast. The overly sweet flavor of the bacon jam made the burrito barely edible. Every bite felt as if I was pouring…