Super kind people Dirty chai is a must! They have some fun seats and it's a good stop to stretch your legs on a long drive read more

I am so glad you are on Yelp!! My mom and I took the crazy way to Tahoe and we were dying for some coffee!! Stumbled upon this gem of a cafe in this adorable town and the super sweet and beautiful lady made me magical dirty chia drink that was the best coffee drink I ever had!! I wish I could remember her name....she just moved to town with her hubby and son and is loving life! Her suggestion for this magical dirty chia drink (I don't know the name of the magical drink ...LOL) hit the spot!! It was so good!! No...not good...seriously magic to my mouth and tummy!! Warm and delicious on a crisp fall day!! My amazing mom got a pumpkin latte and she inhaled it like a Scarface hitting the pile of powder (insert laughing face)!! This cafe is charming!! So much character in the benches made from the back of pickup trucks and the bathroom floor made of copper shiny stuff....it was spectacular!! I live my mom and the trips we take are special to me. As she gets older I etch these moments on my heart. Out West Cafe made this trip with my mom even more special. Thank you for being charming, hiring such amazing people and for becoming a part of the moments with my mom that I will forever remember. read more

Dollface Cheesecakes - Mom and I on our adventure to Tahoe - Desserts Near Me - Markleeville, California

I took a quick fall drive over to Markleeville and grabbed some lunch here. They have a cute bar style seating outdoor area out front and there are a few small tables inside. I was pretty surprised how much was on their menu! Quite a variety for a tiny town. I got the lamb gyro which I was so shocked was actually very tasty and I'm picky about these things after having the most amazing gyros in Cyrpress! They have tons of home baked pastry options. But they are known for their cheesecake. I'm not even a cheesecake fan to be honest but I always go with the recommendation from the staff and the lady directed me that they are known for their cheesecakes. Honestly it was so good! I ate the whole thing with my lunch! They also have a wide selection of beverages inside the cafe. Definitely a place I would stop by to eat at again. Also the staff were all friendly! read more

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We wandered in here after a day of hiking and hot springs. We got the key lime cheesecake and the toffee cheesecake. They were INCREDIBLE! the second best cheesecake I've ever had in my life. The only reason I'm not giving 5 stars is because neither of the employees were wearing masks. Not even chin strapping it. Just straight up not wearing masks?? read more

Great big breakfast burrito, smothered in gravy! Some down home cooking and conversation, solid western "tongue in cheek" ambience, and Joey even offered a cheesecake for huckleberries trade . . . Personal service in a way you just don't get anymore . . . read more

Dollface Cheesecakes - Burrito with all the fixings . . . - Desserts Near Me - Markleeville, California

We were lucky to get 3 slices dropped Off to us , and it was so good ! Perfect balance of sweetness , it didn't taste heavy , I'm lactose intolerant the slices were for my husband but I had to take a tiny bite .. I will pay for it later read more

Dollface Cheesecakes - Seriously so good !!! Salted caramel - Desserts Near Me - Markleeville, California

Hate to ruin the 5 star rating but have to call them as I see them. 1 start for great service. 1 star for server / chef friendly attitude. So wanted to give this area some business after devastating fires of 2021. I had bbq triptip sandwich. Meat is not fresh but taste not terrible. Wife had hot dog nothing special. Main thing fairly expensive for what you get. If it was really good I would not complain. Came with a bag of chips. I included picture of Bill. Judge for yourself. read more

Dollface Cheesecakes - The bill - Desserts Near Me - Markleeville, California

We stayed at the Wylder Resort and went on a discovery tri through this town. Small, quaint town and I ordered the biscuits and gravy- excellent; my honey ordered the smoked salmon bagel. The coffees were also very good, try the dirty chai (I did!) We plan on returning to Hope Valley in the future and when we do, we will return here. We didn't get to try the cheesecake, next time! read more

Can't beat the cheesecake( churro, strawberry, original and the Samoa are over the top delicious) service is always friendly and more than accommodating to any allergies. The deck is a great place to view the beautiful surroundings or people watch while enjoying a tasty meal . Highly Recommended read more

We hired Out West Cafe for a surprise party for 50 people outside in Markleville, CA. Joey was wonderful to work with in the planning process, even when I had changes. His set up for the buffet table was very presentable and the best part was that the food was AMAZING!!! All of my guests commended on the food and thought it was fantastic. Joey was on time, both in his setup and his dinner schedule. We had the tri-tip, chicken, a vegetarian option, green salad, fruit salad, beans and rolls. I highly recommend Out West Cafe for a party!!!! read more

Love this town, place, food etc All great!! Always a great stop to stretch and breathe in the fresh air. read more

Tried these folks bbq and cheesecake at Minden's music in the park. The bbq was phenomenal and the cheesecake was top 3 I've ever had. The staff were friendly and engaging. It was a great experience read more

Very friendly staff, almost felt like I a member of the family. Cute decor, but not much seating area. Soooooo many sweets! Regular lunch food; my turkey sandwich was good but had a bit too much cranberry sauce. read more

Drove by the small town and decided to stop for a break. Wasn't hungry hungry, but felt like eating since I'm rarely ever in this area. Got the burrito with gravy, and wow, it looked and tasted pretty fancy. The lady at the front was really nice. Another customer left her purse inside, and she walked out to give it back to her. If I was that customer, I would have left a tip, but anyhow, the lady seemed to be friendly with all customers. This seems like a good business to support..and the food is yummy too. read more

I can't say enough about Out West Cafe/Dollface Cheesecakes! They generously gave us breakfast, on the house, after having a good portion of our property destroyed by the Mottsville Fire, our house nearly demolished. They didn't stop there and gave us delicious soups and pastries to go! Their food is delicious (have always been a fan of the cheesecakes) and portions are large. My 5 year old can vouch for how delicious the Biscuits and Gravy are since he cleaned his entire plate in no time. I will most definitely be recommending this to friends. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts, we need more people like you! read more

Grabbed a French dip sandwich, turkey and cran, turkey pesto panini, and some kind of vegan sandwich for me and some friends... everyone was happy. French dip probably the best I've ever had. This place is off the hook. And it's in a beautiful area. I have Homer Simpson style drool thinking about it read more

Stopped for breakfast and got some French toast and a veggie omelet. French toast was great, made with thick slices of cinnamon raisin and done well. Definitely recommend. The omelet was huge and just as delicious and did not skimp on the veggies. We also got a few slices of cheesecake to go. The raspberry crumble and the grasshopper. Both were really good and if nothing else, worth picking up a few to go as you're passing by if you're not going to stop to eat. read more

We landed here after a long drive from Calaveras Big Trees State Park and had great meatball subs with a wonderful side salad for lunch. We also got directions on how to deal with a closed road ahead, and had a beautiful alternate drive on our eastern trek. Great service, fun decor. Highly recommend. read more

Great food and awesome staff. The chicken nachos are fabulous. I would truly recommend their food. Not much of a food blogger. Just filling in space to o post on Yelp to let you know their food is delicious read more

What a charming place! My husband and I were driving around the area looking for a good coffee/breakfast spot and stumbled on this gem! Friendly service and great coffee and food!!! read more

Clean and friendly. But, $14 for two regular coffees and a pastry?

The out west cafe is a great place to eat food. It serves breakfast and lunch. Closes at 3:00 pm. I would recommend this place.

Stumbled upon this little cafe on our way back home from Lake Tahoe. We ordered a breakfast burrito, breakfast sandwich and a latte. Let me just say that this was the best latte I've had. We also grabbed some muffins (blueberry and poopy seed). Everything was so scrumptious and the food was made very quickly. Perfect spot to take out or eat in, our out, since they have a nice outdoor area. read more

Killer bagel and lox, and a great vibe. Joey's hospitality turned our weekend around. Will return every time we're in the area.

Too expensive! For a subpar weak coffee and a basic egg Sandwhich,$16. I imagine these are New York prices but with truck stop quality.

If you ever find yourself in Markleeville Ca don't miss breakfast at the Out West Cafe. You won't be disappointed!! The meal was delicious and the burritos were so big we had to share. More so, don't leave without a piece of homemade cheesecake. Made by the chefs wife, it was the best cheesecake I have ever tasted. Rich and creamy without the overwhelming sweetness. Don't miss it!! read more

Stopped by on a whim and have no regrets. The food was very good as well as the service thanks. The bakery you may be as surprised as we were. The many fresh baked items has something for everyone and is extremely delicious. The one complaint I have is that the bakery counter is at the entrance and there no way out unless you pass by the bakery counter again. Its just not fair to tantalize customers like that. It takes a very strong will no to look and once you've looked you're pulled into that bakery counter and your will will be weaken by all those delicious tantalizing and beautiful pastries and pies and cheesecakes, oh my! Good luck. This place is a must for you to stop by and relax and enjoy all the goodies. read more

This is a hidden gem in the Tahoe area. My buddy and I were out driving through and wanted to grab a bite to eat so we stopped by here. The food was way better than we expected. The owner was cool. We chatted for a second when he mentioned that they supply all the hotels and casinos with cheesecake. That was all I needed to hear. I went to the refrigerated section of the bakery area and found 3 different flavors to try. My friends and I ate them and to this day we still talk about how good their cheesecake is. It is probably the most perfect cheesecake I've ever had! If you go to Lake Tahoe you need to make a stop here and get a couple of cheesecakes to go. read more

Nice locally owned and ran breakfast and lunch stop. If you like Cheese Cake this is your place also. read more

This place has the best cheesecake in the world...not exaggerating. I got a slice of the plain cheesecake and it's one of the most heavenly foods I have ever eaten. Unbelievable. My picky eater child agreed! We will definitely be back for more cheesecake! read more

Stopped by this great little cafe for coffee and pastries which were delicious. Would like to go back to try the regular menu! Highly recommend!! read more

Super friendly crew right when I stepped in the door. Hard to make a food selection with such delicious choices but settled on an avocado toast which was actually one of the best ones I have ever had with fresh bread and the avocados were in perfect harmony. Got an Italian sandwich and that hit the spot as well. The place is super clean with a good vibe and great ambience. Outdoor seating with ample shade. No cell signal in the area but complimentary WiFi helped with this review. Definitely coming back. Want to try the smothered burrito next time! read more

The breakfast burrito with perfectly seared pork belly is worth every mile of the drive no matter how far you're coming from. Joey and the crew have something special here with the Out West Cafe, and as new residents to the area, we couldn't be happier having a solid breakfast option right in town. Great coffee options , and make sure to grab a slice of the Dollface cheesecake on your way out - it's exceptional!! read more

Friendly service, welcoming environment, and delicious food for lunch to satisfy our group of hungry adults and picky kids. Sandwiches are generously sized and served with fresh meat, bread, and cheese. The tri-tip sandwich special looked especially great (even though I'm a vegetarian!) and others in our group were happy with their roast beef or pastrami sandwiches. Note that the owners are also actively supportive members of the local community. read more

This is the place to stop and hang out after a long bike ride!! Wonderful change from the previous place!! Very friendly owners and absolutely delicious pastries and great coffee!!! read more

Just had a great bowl of clam chowder at Out West Cafe. I don't think I've ever had clam chowder with as many clams. Topped with a little cheese and scallions, it was fanastic on a cold winter day here in Markleeville. Can't wait to try their huevos rancheros ! read more

I have been in a number of times since Out West Cafe opened, and I usually order the macaroni and cheese sandwich. That is something I've never heard of, and would never think of, but OMG is it good. However, today I tried something new - the smothered breakfast burrito. It is by far the best breakfast burrito I have ever had, and I will certainly be getting it again. I am not a fan of country gravy, but I also don't like dry food, so I asked for the gravy on the side...just in case I didn't like it, I didn't want to ruin the chance of eating the burrito. The minute I opened the container of gravy, I could tell it was not your run-of-the-mill country gravy...it was a different color, with a different smell than what I've had at other places. Then I tried it - OMG again! It is so wonderful! I immediately put it on the burrito and have enjoyed every single bite. The pork belly in the burrito is absolutely the best part. If you are looking for a place with outstanding home-cooked food, and a wonderfully funny and charming owner and chef, then this is the place to go. Outstanding. read more

We arrived at the cafe early and was greeted by a very friendly owner who was happy to tell us all about his restaurant and menu. My husband ordered the biscuits and gravy while I ordered the Marklee Cristo. The biscuits and gravy was delicious as well as the Marklee Cristo Sandwich. There is a coffee and Tea bar as you enter the Cafe which is convenient. We took home 2 cheesecake slices which are out of this world delicious. They offer several different flavors of cheesecake that can change daily. The only con is the parking is limited. We will return again as often as we can. read more

Stopped in on a Sunday drive and was immediately blasted by the awesome smells. Had the daily special...the marklee cristo and Omg! This place is truly a hidden gem! The food is great, service is great, and just wait till you try the cheesecake! We will definitely be back! read more