Mountain Brew
12373 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee, CA
Crema's Take
“Mountain Brew is a cozy Truckee pitstop that delivers genuinely good coffee to weary travelers and local families alike, with the kind of no-nonsense espresso and creative drinks that feel like a small rebellion against mediocre mountain-town caffeine. The vibe is refreshingly low-key—think comfortable, unhurried, and conveniently located off I-80 with plenty of parking—making it an ideal spot to linger over an Arnold Palmer or grab a real cup of coffee before heading back to the slopes or campground. Fair pricing and a family-friendly atmosphere round out an experience that locals and visitors clearly appreciate as a reliable escape from the generic.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
I got the burrito bowl. $4 to add veggies and $3 to add bacon and i got this (the add on charges were not listed on the menu) also charged extra for salsa. potatoes were under cooked, overall pretty disappointed and shocked to spend $20 on something originally priced at $10. I wouldn’t recommend the burrito bowl
My wife and I came in for lunch after my daughter's race at Sugarbowl. We had some time to kill so we ordered multiple things to share and took our time eating. We both got the Arnold Palmer and they were delicious. We started with the Charcuterie board, brie, apple slices, multiple sliced meats, grapes, cashews and more. It was yummy and the fruit was perfect. I surprised my wife by ordering the deviled eggs, they were made fresh to order and the bacon bits used for garnish were warm from the griddle, nailed it! We waited a while and decided to share the NYC bagel with Lox. Honestly, I didn't know what Lox was and wife explained it was smoked salmon. We got the onion bagel, topped with cream cheese schmear, smoked salmon, cucumber slices, pickled onion and capers, again we loved it. We were extremely impressed with the owner/chef who came out to ask every table how the food was to make sure it turned out the way she intended. To top it off she came out to offer us a peanut butter cookie made from her mother's recipe. You may not be this lucky but we were and we will be back whenever we can and I hope the locals appreciate what a gem they have here. Keep it up, you guys rock!!!
Cozy with coffee shop vibes but no music playing 🤷♀️ It is in an easy location to get to off I80 and has a good amount of parking which can be hard to find in Truckee. Good offerings at a fair price. They support other small businesses by selling their wares too!
Very lovely looking shop. Amazing and prompt service. Croissanwich was disgusting. Eggs were very undercooked. No seasoning. As bland as it gets. Also had the meatloaf sandwich. Didn't get any sauce with it even though it was recommended.... The sauce wouldn't have saved it. Took a couple bites of each and tossed in the trash. Fitting end to such a dreadful food experience....will update my review when I return.
If you’re camping nearby 🏕️ and desperately need a real cup of coffee that doesn’t taste like it’s been filtered through a sock 🧦, Mountain Brew is your salvation 🙌. The Highlights 🌟: • Coffee game = elite ☕🔥 – Smooth, flavorful, and strong enough to make you forgive everything else in life (almost). Honestly, I’d come back just for the coffee. • Service with actual smiles 🤝😊 – The staff were warm, friendly, and didn’t make me feel like I was interrupting their day (looking at you, other places 👀). • Cozy, chill vibes 🪑🌿 – The kind of spot you want to linger in, pretending you’re working on your novel while really just people-watching. • Perfect location 📍🚶♀️ – Close enough to the campground to make it worth the “I-need-caffeine-now” panic walk. • Harry Styles on the speakers 🎶💜 – You can’t be in a bad mood when “Watermelon Sugar” is playing. Scientific fact. The Not-So-Highlights 🙃: • The food 🍽️ – Let’s just say… “creative” combinations of ingredients. Like the chef said, “Why not?” and everyone went along with it. Edible? Yes. Michelin star? Let’s not push it. Overall 📝: Mountain Brew isn’t just a coffee stop — it’s an oasis ☕🌄. Come for the caffeine, stay for the vibes, and if the food isn’t exactly what you pictured… well, at least Harry Styles will be there to sing you through it 🎤💜. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ for coffee & service. ⭐⭐⭐ for food, but hey — it’s still better than campfire oatmeal
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