The Hot Spot Tahoe ~ Pottery Painting Candle Making & More

The Hot Spot Tahoe ~ Pottery Painting Candle Making & More

475 N Lake Blvd #154, Tahoe City, CA

★★★★★4.8(25 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Nestled in Tahoe City, this creative gathering spot brews traditional coffee drinks alongside pottery painting and candle-making workshops, making it the perfect refuge for both quick caffeine fixes and leisurely creative afternoons with friends and family. Owner Olivia and her team have cultivated a genuinely warm, welcoming atmosphere where visitors consistently praise the personalized attention and encouraging spirit—whether you're stopping by solo or celebrating a special occasion. It's the kind of place where a simple coffee run can turn into an unexpectedly memorable experience because the people behind the counter actually care.

What to expect

Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit, quick-grab spot, good for meetings. Family friendly.

Quick grabFamily friendlyTraditional drinksSlow sitMeetings

Google Reviews

Shalini Paruchuri
★★★★★2 months ago

Created a beautiful birthday memory with friends—one that will last long after the day is over.🎉🎂

Bailey Cowell
★★★★★2 months ago

Such a great place, amazing customer service and so many things to do! Highly recommended if visiting the Tahoe City area.

JustJess Eoh
★★★★★3 months ago

Very cool fun and family friendly spot. Very accommodating and kind owner. Multiple choices to get creative..

Paramjit Singh Kalra
★★★★★a year ago

Highly recommended!! 👌🏼 We visited the hot spot for our anniversary and it became a memorable place for us. Victoria was very helpful, cheering and friendly, guided us and always kept on asking for any help 🎉😇👍🏻🙏🏽 We painted a ceramic gnome, made a candle etc. Small…

Dawn Galbo
★★★★★a year ago

We went to The Hot Spot Tahoe with a group of friends while visiting in Tahoe City and had a delightful time. The owner of The Hot Spot was so personable, we really enjoyed having the opportunity to meet her. Her assistant, Victoria was so helpful, knowledgeable, kind and…

Natalie Purcell
★★★★★2 years ago

My wife and I went here today and we had the best time and experience! I can't recommend this place enough! The owner Olivia is absolutely WONDERFUL and makes you feel so welcome and helps with anything at all you need! She is so friendly & kind and really cares about her…

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