Old Post Office Cafe
5245 N Lake Blvd, Tahoe City, CA
Crema's Take
“Tucked into Tahoe City, this beloved spot excels at the kind of unhurried breakfast that makes you want to linger over strong coffee and scratch-made pastries, with reviewers raving especially about their from-scratch gravies and Monte Cristo sandwiches. The warm, attentive service and comfortable atmosphere make it a genuine gathering place—whether you're celebrating an anniversary or catching up with friends over a leisurely meal. It's the kind of place where a 30 to 40-minute wait feels worthwhile because everything arrives fresh and thoughtfully prepared.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
Cute little cafe serving typical American food. We stopped by for breakfast over the winter and were pleasantly surprised.
Expect to be waiting for a decade for your food. We waited 30minutes for a bar table, and waited around 1 hour for our food( we didn’t even order much, just see inside the attached picture) . and we’re only a party of 3. I get it that it’s holiday and there’re a lot of people,…
Lovely spot for a hearty plate of breakfast and a cup of strong coffee. Menu is great - not a single bad option on it! We’ve had the deluxe French toast, pancakes, Monte Cristo, breakfast burrito, and the Cali omelette plate. The pancakes are HUGE and so fluffy! We ate breakfast…
Stopped by on our most recent Tahoe trip after receiving a recommendation. Cute little place. The food was great. Our table ordered lunch and breakfast options and they were all well made, fresh and tasty. Staff was super friendly and helpful. Only issue was the staggered food…
We were seated quickly and well cared for. Great servers and attentive without being intrusive. My wife and I were visiting for our twentieth anniversary and we were so impressed by this place. Comfortable ambience and the food was so good! We both had so much and while some…
Finding a good breakfast place in North Tahoe was a bit of a challenge, but we came across this spot and decided to give it a try. There was a long wait — around 30 to 40 minutes — but it was absolutely worth it. The atmosphere was cozy and full of character. The restaurant is…
Crema Reviews
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