Ernie's Coffee Shop

This dish is pure brunch perfection. From the first bite, it delivers a rich, indulgent balance of flavors and textures that feels both comforting and elevated. The eggs are perfectly poached silky whites with a golden, velvety yolk that cascades beautifully over the dish. The hollandaise is luxuriously smooth, buttery, and seasoned just right, with a gentle kick of paprika that adds warmth without overpowering. The avocado brings a fresh, creamy contrast, while the tomato adds a bright pop of acidity that cuts through the richness flawlessly. Beneath it all, the base is crisp on the outside yet tender inside, providing the perfect foundation for everything layered on top. And let’s not ignore the crispy hash browns on the side golden, crunchy, and absolutely addictive. They round out the plate and make this a truly satisfying meal. Every element feels intentional, well-executed, and comforting in the best way. This is the kind of dish you think about long after the plate is empty worthy of a repeat visit and a top-tier recommendation.

We enjoyed our food and experience so much, we ate here twice! Besides them offering vegan options, the food is really really good. My husband was jealous of my tofu scramble the first day, so we decided needed to come back so he could get it for himself! Also, if you’re an orange juice person, do yourself a favor and order the freshly squeezed orange juice. It’s one of the best I’ve had.

Manager guy possibly the owner was kind of a creep. Right when I saw my hashbrowns I knew something didn’t look right. They tasted like raw potatoes, no seasoning no oil no butter just cooked a raw potato. Worst hashbrowns I’ve ever had in my life. Asked for the eggs on the huevos rancheros to be medium, and they were super runny. Overpriced like most Tahoe restaurants. Other than that food was midgrade at best. Server did a good job. They also put a flyer on the table that says if you give them a 5 star review, you get a free sticker so half these 5 star reviews are just because people probably want a free sticker.

I was searching around for cafes and breakfast places in the Lake Tahoe area. I came here and tried the coffee and egg benedict. It was delicious and suited my taste. The restaurant had quick and friendly service. Thank you, I will recommend Ernies Cafe to everyone.

The diner is cute. They boast a special roasted coffee that is specially blended for them by a local coffee shop. It was OK. Nothing special. The same could be said for their food. It was basic and bland. Reminded me of food I can make at home. The Belgian waffle was probably the best thing I had but the syrup could have been better. As a visitor to the area I was looking for a memorable dining experience. This place missed the mark.