Viva Treats
2600 Alpine Meadows Rd, Tahoe City, CA
Crema's Take
“Viva Treats is a refreshingly unpretentious mountain gem that punches way above its price point, delivering genuinely fresh espresso and creative specialty drinks without the inflated ski resort markups or attitude. They've clearly mastered both the classics and their own signature creations—from their standout Mexican hot chocolate to made-to-order breakfast that actually tastes good—while welcoming everyone from gluten-free diners to espresso purists who'd appreciate what they're pulling. It's the kind of spot locals fiercely protect, where you can grab an excellent coffee and a real snack for under ten bucks and feel like you've discovered something special rather than fallen into a tourist trap.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
Best on mountain value I’ve seen this side of the Atlantic. You can easily grab a coffee and snack for under $10 and it’s made fresh. Enjoy it before someone from McKinsey Strategy Consulting finds out about it.
Super Fresh. Great variety. I’m on a whole foods, gluten free, olive oil only diet. Only place I can eat, and it’s delicious! Coffee is great too! Try the veggie wrap with turkey on a gf wrap with hummus. Top Notch! Viva Viva!
If you are looking for a nice expresso at Alpine Meadows/Palisades, Viva is the place to have one...Alberto Tomba would approve the expresso as well!
An espresso maker. Food made to order that tastes good. Heat lamps. Not pretentious, not overpriced, not the usual mountain side garbage - this place is an oadid.
Amazing Mexican hot chocolate! They have a long menu with yummy breakfast foods that I will be checking out next time but definitely recommend the Mexican hot chocolate!
Crema Reviews
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