Early 90's Coffee
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Early 90's Coffee

900 Ski Run Blvd #116, Tahoe City, CA

★★★★★4.8(53 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Early 90's Coffee captures that perfect blend of Tahoe relaxation and specialty coffee focus, with a notably chill vibe that keeps folks lingering over pour overs and espresso drinks in a space that welcomes laptops, dogs, and lingering conversations alike. The pastry program swings toward crepes and croissants as your cozy companions, and the marina-adjacent outdoor seating makes this the kind of place where your coffee tastes better with a view. Fair warning: their milk work can be a bit heavy-handed, so if you prefer your espresso to shine through, a spec request or pour over might be your best bet.

What to expect

Slow sitOutdoor seatingLight foodLaptop friendlyPastriesSpecialty drinksPour overFamily friendlyEspresso focusedTraditional drinksWifiMeetings

Google Reviews

Mrinal Kumar
★★★★★2 months ago

Very cool vibe and friendly staff. However, the coffee was a bit too foamy for my taste. The foam also had a raw milk flavor that overpowered the coffee itself. I wouldn’t recommend it unless you specifically enjoy very large, foam-heavy drinks.

Marianela Hurtado
★★★★★2 months ago

I recommend this place if you want a relaxing moment and good vibes. If you order your coffee to go, you can enjoy it right in front of the marina.

M Antonio C
★★★★2 months ago

This was a nice, quiet cafe that embraces doggy visitors. I ordered a mocha, lavender tea and some pastries. Everyone was so pleasant and the atmosphere was relaxing. The croissant was a 6/10. Pretty dry. The chocolate covered strawberries, 4/10. Mocha, 9/10 and Lavendar tea, 8/10. I would go back for the coffee.

Maryna Varenikava
★★★★★4 months ago

This is a wonderful place with a great food and drinks. We loved everything there - the croissants, crepes, waffles, hot drinks, friendliness, coziness, some selection of books to read while enjoying your time there. Thankfully they are open late which is convenient. Beautiful views are a good extra. If you are lucky enough you can meet some dogs at the cafe. Highly recommend ♥️ will come back for sure

Humberto Fernandez
★★★★★5 months ago

Must stop spot! Loved this place! Early 90s Coffee Shop has amazing coffee and super chill indoor seating — perfect for hanging out or warming up on a cold Tahoe morning. Theres also delicious crepes inside ! Staff was friendly, the vibe is cozy, and everything just hits right. Definitely a must-visit if you’re in South Lake Tahoe!

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