I think it's hard to find a decent bagel that isn't bland and this place gave us a great breakfast bagel where every item complimented the taste! Ordered the salmon with cream cheese and avocado. The staff was friendly and brought our bagel out to us as we waited outside in their patio. Will definitely come back when I'm in the area. read more

Crest Cafe and Catering - Cafes Near Me - Alpine Meadows, California

This place has a hodgepodge of items to order. Breakfast burritos, baked goods, coffee, bagels, to sushi to take-out dinner items for large parties, candy, snacks, drinks, etc.. This place feels like an institution and a great place to pick up a quick breakfast bite before heading into Alpine. read more

Mexican panini Chicken burrito Dip sandwhich All great. Would definitely come back V v casual. read more

Convenient and cozy spot overlooking the Truckee River at the bottom of the road up to Alpine Meadows. Employees helpful and friendly. But the food... Coffee was weak. Bagels were fine, breakfast bowls not too bad, but the "breakfast burrito" was the worst I've ever had: flavorless eggs, ultra-processed sausage cut into cubes, and maybe a teaspoon of jarred salsa. Not good, and made worse by the fact that it was dripping wet (!?). Set your expectations low and steer well clear of the burrito. read more

Crest Cafe and Catering - "Breakfast burrito" - Cafes Near Me - Alpine Meadows, California

Friends took me to this place after sightseeing and riding the Tram at Palisades Tahoe and I wasn't disappointed. We all ordered different things and mine was a simple pizza. We all shared a taste of each other's order and everything tasted great. If you're in the area and looking for something simple, quick, good and reasonably priced, this is a good choice. And on a pleasant day, the outside patio seating can't be beat with the Truckee River flowing by. read more

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Nicole and Kyle, of Crest Cafe and Catering, hit it out of the ballpark for my mother's 90th birthday party. Nicole helped me to create a catered buffet that pleased everyone. Gluten-free options, vegetarian options, meat-eater's options...she had it all. She and Kyle did all the prep, all the serving, all the clean-up, and all within budget. They arrived on time, were very professional, and managed to survive until the bitter end - more than I can say for myself. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Crest Cafe for any catering needs you may have. Ten Star rating, if there was an option. Thank you a million, Nicole. read more

Fantastic sandwiches and salads. The young adults who work here are welcoming and flexible with custom orders. The deck looks out at the Truckee River. read more

Crest Cafe and Catering - Deck looking out at the Truckee River - Cafes Near Me - Alpine Meadows, California

Iced coffee was good. Croissant was dry and hard and the cashier just grabbed it with their hand and put it in a bag (no glove, parchment paper, tongs, or even hand washing) read more

I walked into place my order with my Service dog on a leash and the lady at the counter told me I had to put my dog outside while I ordered. She obviously does not know the etiquette for Service dogs and I left the restaurant without ordering. read more

I used Crest Cafe to cater my daughter's bridal suite breakfast and lunch before her wedding. The food arrived timely and tasted great! Shout out to the paninis for lunch, SO fresh and tasty! Nicole is a professional who knows how to cook. I highly recommend her establishment when you're in Tahoe! We even enjoyed lunch at her cafe the day after. read more

I've called in several times for a to go order and never had a problem and of course the food is great but today I called and was asked immediately if I could hold so I said sure I could hear a customers order being taken by Amara and it took 5 minutes then I just hear busyness of the cafe for another 5 minutes nobody ever comes back to the phone so I hang up and try calling for the next hour the phone is off the hook. Amara apparently just flat out forgot she had someone on the phone booooo read more

Crest Cafe is a hidden local gem! I've eaten here hundreds of times over the years and can say the entire menu is tasty and has enough variety for repeat visits. They serve pannini sandwiches, pizza, salads, specials and a bunch of breakfast options including breakfast sandwiches, pancakes, waffles, bagels and breakfast burritos. It's always a difficult choice as everything is very good. There are also a number of vegetarian options, including the best vegetarian chili I've ever had! For beverages, they have a great selection of non-alcoholic drinks, but also usually have a 3-4 specialty beers on tap as well as a lot of bottles/cans alcoholic drinks to choose from as well. Normally a breakfast/lunch spot, they also serve sushi on Thursday evenings which is easily the best sushi in North Lake Tahoe when they do it (not much competition to be honest). Definitely check it out if you crave sushi! Service is amazing and the staff are super friendly. They have some indoor seating, but the patio on the Truckee river is the place to enjoy your coffee in the summer. Lastly, unlike a lot of tourist rip off places in the area, the prices are reasonable and the value for the quality of the food is unmatched. I'm long overdue writing this review, probably because I don't want it getting too crowded! read more

Cute little cafe. They have breakfast pizzas, breakfast burritos & sandwiches. We shared a ham & cheese on a bagel. It was delicious. They are located right on the Truckee River. Very friendly customer service. We will definitely recommend & come back! read more

Crest Cafe and Catering - a view of a river and bridge - Cafes Near Me - Alpine Meadows, California

Found this gem of a place when we were staying in Alpine Meadows. Excellent service, and delicious food with a variety of breakfast and lunch items like the breakfast bowl which had eggs, bacon & tater tots all rolled up in one, and we also tried the Asian trip tip mango wrap, which had good flavor. We also appreciated that the items were reasonably priced. We look forward to trying their family style meals that can fit 6-8 people like lasagna and Mac & cheese with bacon. You have to order 24-48 hours ahead, so we'll catch them next time. read more

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Food is great and the team here is super nice. Highly recommended. I got the brunch burrito, which was killer. read more

Crest Cafe and Catering - Riverside dining - Cafes Near Me - Alpine Meadows, California

This is hands down the best local spot in tahoe! The owners Nicole and Kyle are really dope and the food is amazing! Right on the river it is the perfect spot to come enjoy breakfast and lunch and they even do sushi on Thursdays! What can't these guys do!! read more

This place is amazing! Came here early morning yesterday to grab some breakfast and charge our phone since our resort was out of power all night. The waitress was very kind even let us in early, and gave us such a great breakfast sandwich! Also, the Numi tea selections are amazing, all with caffeine which is what I need with those early mornings. Check out the patio, it overlooks the prettiest river view! read more

Crest Cafe and Catering - Patio river view - Cafes Near Me - Alpine Meadows, California

First time here. I got the Margherita pizza on of crust. It was amazing! The workers are super friendly.

I recently had to rent a desk at a coworking space in the same plaza as Crest Cafe, so I've tried a couple things. For breakfast I got a latte and butter croissant. The latte is good and the croissant one of the best I've ever had. For lunch I got the smoked turkey panini. The menu item comes with grilled onions but I asked for that to be replaced with red onions. The result was delicious. They offer a few options for sides; I opted for chips and salsa, which were on par with everything else, very good. The cafe has an outside seating area overlooking the Truckee river. All in all a great place to eat. read more

Great food and a nice atmosphere. All of the employees are very nice and provide good service. My favorite place.

Came in after a long day of snow play. Great service very fast food is delicious customer service is great. read more

Crest Cafe and Catering - Asian Tri tip wrap - Cafes Near Me - Alpine Meadows, California

Great food great service and great prices Love coming up anytime of year to enjoy the mountains and the great food at the crest read more

Nice and simple little cafe with sandwiches and pizza, coffee, beer/wine. I've driven by the place 100 times but never stopped to have a look. Tasty sandwich hit the spot. I should have ordered a beer to enjoy the patio with a river view! read more

Crest Cafe and Catering - River view patio - Cafes Near Me - Alpine Meadows, California

I strongly support any independent restaurant doing business in Alpine Meadows. But it is tryingly difficult getting lunch from Crest Cafe. The problems are threefold: Fairly unreliable weekday hours, mostly not answering the phone for pre-orders, and for pick-up orders that do work out, there's a single general line for new orders and pick-ups. Consequently it is mostly not possible to get lunch done in 30 minutes, since pre-ordering is a low probability and the line. Unfortunately that means I can't eat at Crest Cafe, even though I'd prefer to get take-out from them probably 10 days a year. read more

Great food, one of my favorite places to eat if I'm near alpine or squaw, such a gem!

First of all - Loads of veggie options!! We loved all of the following: - Thai coconut soup - Mexican Panini with side of pasta salad - Ginger brew drink (Hot) with cayenne pepper (very different and yummm especially in winter) read more

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Cute and friendly cafe! Stopped by here on our way home from Reno. We were greeted kindly by the staff and I asked if they allow dogs and they do, outside on their balcony, overlooking the clear river. We were able to eat lunch with our dog, with such a cool view of the water. The foods were also delicious! The cucumber salad as a side is something you need to get. Sandwiches were delicious, I just had a hard time biting them as I was scared to break my permanent retainer. Maybe I could've gotten a softer bread if I had asked, as they were very accommodating. Free parking, and bathrooms are gender neutral outside the cafe. They also take contactless pay (apple or Samsung pay). Great service, nice people, amazing view, delicious food! :) read more

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The breakfast bowl with chorizo bacon was great, as were the Mayan mochas and the bomb sando!

Had house salad with chicken added and it was great! Perfect lunch. Salad dressing perfect and light. Enjoyed sitting outside and watching the Truckee River run by. Friend had the grilled veggies quesadilla and loved it! You order at the counter and the bring the foid to you. Menu variety excellent. Service very good. Wish they were in downtown Truckee! read more

Delicious smoothies - we really liked the tropical one. Great stop after a day skiing!

Great breakfast brunch and lunch by the River ! Nice people and local vibe ! Food is great service is amazing, going back every week for the brunch burrito. Thanks everyone! read more

I asked for a coffee and she brought it. When I poured the half & half and was curdled. I asked the waitress and she brought me a new one. Then I poured the half & half and the same thing happened. She told me she just had her coffee and used that same milk so it was fine and I could drink it. I definitely did not drink it, but I thought that was not okay. read more

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We love this place. We eat here every time we are in the North Tahoe area. Food is always fresh and amazing. Staff is always super friendly and helpful. Nice to have an actual local vibe. Great selection of beers. Sushi Thursday are a have to, amazing. Cannot recommend enough. There is a small parking lot. Always busy. read more

Had breakfast and lunch here. Service was good, food was tasty and portions were good. Nice outdoor seating area by the river.

Quiet spot for grabbing breakfast. Beautiful view of the Truckee River and outdoor dining. Staff was very friendly and kind. We will save this spot for future trips to Lake Tahoe! read more

Crest Cafe and Catering - Best blueberry muffin we've ever had! - Cafes Near Me - Alpine Meadows, California

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I sample a lot of quick breakfast at the cafes around town and the Crest definitely gets an award! I was hooked on the Bomb Sando, but now gravitate to the Brunch Burrito with grilled veggies probably twice a week read more

Went for sushi night. The food was fine (not great) but the atmosphere was loud, mosquitoes were prevelant and biting because the cafe keeps the back sliding door open with no screen, one waiter for orders, payment, and serving. . . who touches the money then the dinner plates. Dog in and out (not sanitary) and restrooms are porta potties outside! Yuck. read more

Great food in the Alpine Meadows area. They have a great takeout food and beer menu. Their take and bake pizza was well loved by everyone. We will be ordering again! read more

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I don't know about the food in general, but I do know they have an eye on quality: my dry cappuccino is one of the best I've had in a long time - well-made with not a hint of rancidity (all-too-common, these days), and the chocolate chip cookie tastes like it just came out of grandma's oven. Also: they asked if I wanted my coffee in a to-go cup or in ceramic. You get that less and less these days. When you add all this to this the beautiful river view from the deck, you get the ultimate stop on your bike ride, or just a nice mid-day break from sight-seeing. Wonderful place. read more

Crest Cafe and Catering - Cafes Near Me - Alpine Meadows, California

Good food, good service, good vibes and a gorgeous river side terrace. Skip the crazy of town - eat in paradise instead.