Crema's Take
“Sugar Pine's orange morning bun is the real draw here—reviewers keep coming back for this specific pastry, and the broader bakery lineup (croissants, claws, donuts) consistently earns praise for quality ingredients and execution. The coffee is solid standard cafe fare, but come for the baked goods and expect a weekend crowd that can mean 15+ minute waits, especially if you're not doing takeout. It's genuinely worth the stop if you're passing through Tahoe City and want something better than typical tourist-trap pastries.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A quick-grab spot, good for meetings. Pastries and light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →What a joy to stumble upon this gem! If I lived in the area I would make it here as often as possible. We just happened to be driving through and stopped for coffee. When we walked in they were full out jamming to Prince, it was pure joy. Everyone was so happy and you could…
This is one of Tahoe's hidden gems. Great baked goods, coffee, matcha and sweets. Awesome sandwich menu. Note: very gluten-free friendly (daily options in baked goods), and despite disclaimers of not being a dedicated GF kitchen, the staff is kind enough to make best efforts to…
Great hidden gem in Tahoe City. Delicious pastries, friendly service, and the orange morning bun is a favorite. Perfect spot for to-go treats.
Bought a bunch of donuts to try them out. The donuts were ok, way overloaded with sugary glaze, except for the cider donuts. They were completely raw. If you want to charge $4 per donut, you gotta do a better job.
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 MUST-VISIT ALERT! 🍩☕ If you’re in Lake Tahoe and you haven’t been to Sugar Pine Cakery & Café, you’re seriously missing out on one of Tahoe’s best-kept, most delicious secrets! 🍪🎂 Nestled just outside Tahoe City, this spot is a true hidden gem—not just for the…
A very popular pick for breakfast on a Saturday morning. Limited parking spaces and limited chairs on the spot. Most people stop by for a takeaway but it was quite a long wait, at least 15mins for us. So if you are in a hurry, I would recommend you reserve some buffer time…
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