Keys Café
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Keys Café

2279 Lake Tahoe Blvd #2, South Lake Tahoe, CA

★★★★★4.5(353 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Tucked away in South Lake Tahoe, Keys Café is a genuine mom-and-pop spot where the sweet staff and cozy vibe make you feel instantly at home, whether you're settling in with a laptop or grabbing a quick bite before hitting the slopes. Their creative signature drinks like the iced Purple Haze (vanilla chai and lavender) pair beautifully with thoughtfully made breakfast items—think perfectly portioned burritos and açaí bowls—that locals and visitors alike return for again and again. It's the kind of place that welcomes dogs, feeds your wifi needs, and somehow makes a simple visit feel like discovering a hidden gem in the mountains.

What to expect

Specialty drinksLaptop friendlyWifiFull breakfastTraditional drinksSignature drinksPastriesCold brewFamily friendlyDog friendlyMeetingsSlow sitLight food

Google Reviews

Kelley H
★★★★★7 months ago

Cute little mom and pop cafe! The staff are all super sweet and it’s such a cute little cozy place. I got the sausage bagel sandwich and it was so tasty! My friends got their coffee and breakfast burrito and loved it. Overall great little small business to support in the area!

Craig Smith
★★★★★7 months ago

Simply a fantastic cafe. Plenty of outlets if you need to plug in while you work. Very dog friendly. Great staff. All of the food and drinks I have tried have been great. Dog approved deluxe puppuccino

Hoffa LoffaDingDong
★★★★★a year ago

We had never been to Tahoe. Friends from Auburn treated us to a grand tour of the area. One of the best stops in two days was for brunch at the Keys Cafe. It is a little hard to find as it is off on a side street, but Google maps got us there. Although busy preparing drinks for her patrons, the owner (pictured) was gracious, patient, and accommodating. Substitutions and special requests were no big deal. We sat outside on a most pleasant "South Lake" morning - I understand they have their share of those there in mid-August. The Cafe's vibe is just what you would expect inside and out, the decor - the same. So what about the food? We had BLTs (on marbled rye), a Breakfast Sando, and (drumroll, please) the Blueberry Bowl. Since it is not practical to travel 2,100 miles for this delicacy on a daily basis, I asked for the recipe and that, too, was shared with a smile. What a fantastic place in a fantastic place!!!

jaci esparza
★★★★★a year ago

Stopped by for breakfast and this little shack didn’t disappoint! Breakfast burrito was perfect portion to split between two adults. The salsa was also so yummy. The açaí bowls were perfectly sweet and shareable! Coffee was a perfect pick me up! Fun games! Chalk board to write on! Great staff! Be fueled before your day in Lake Tahoe!

Rebecca “StimSnaps” Knoblauch
★★★★★a year ago

One of my go to favs when I’m in the area. Today I enjoyed an iced Purple Haze (vanilla chai & lavender) with an Avo Bagel. Perfect pairing! Light bite before jumping back on the freeway. The staff is always super friendly and the vibe is very Tahoe.

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