Great food! Good selection of beer. Small/intimate sized, locals' hangout. Wonderful owners. I go here as often as I can. My usual: wood fired pizza (pepperoni with decadent mushrooms), walnut/pear salad. Yummy! read more

Food was ok. Service wasn't great. Vibes were weird overall, especially with young kids. Almost to the point that I felt uncomfortable to be there. Wouldn't recommend. read more

We are from Temecula, Ca up here for a work retreat, staying at the American River resort campground. On our way to the campground, we spotted Marco's Cafe, a family owned joint. The building is old, circa 1850's I believe. The pizza chef was a cool dude, showed me the pizza oven and explained his process of cooking pretty darn good pizza. I am a super hard grader of pizza as I grew up in Pittsburgh where pizza is sent from Heaven. I gave the pizza an 8.2, but the real story was the garlic knots. It took all of my discipline not to eat every single one of them. Real garlic, real dough, he worked the dough right in front of me, so I know. When they came out of the wood fired pizza oven, piping hot, they hit it with a garlic parmesan oil that sent them to the top. It came with a serving of Marinara sauce, but you really don't need it. Best just to grab them and one time the entire knot. They had lots of localish beers and I definitely had a few. Overall a very good experience and this wasn't even dinner time, but a late lunch. read more

Marco's Cafe - Garlic knots from scratch, fire. - Pizza Near Me - Lotus, California

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We are camping at Coloma resort and wanted to get some ice cream. We heard they had Gunthrie's ice cream. It's a cute little spot off the highway and there was ample parking in the front. I love the decor inside. The flavors were a little limited as it's mostly a woodfired pizza restaurant, but they had great flavors. I highly recommend the mango sorbet, coconut, pineapple, and definitely the banana rocky road. That last one definitely took me by surprise and I'm not a banana fan, but it was so good and I had to settle taste with amazing Rocky Road flavors! The staff is friendly and the surface was fast as we got to ice cream to go. Definitely a fun place to go if you need to get away for a sweet treat while camping in the area or just getting off the river for the day. read more

Marco's Cafe - Strawberry, banana rocky Road, mango sorbet, coconut pineapple. - Pizza Near Me - Lotus, California

Was recommended this place by our rafting staff and are so thankful they shared it!!! This place did not disappoint after a fun, albeit long and draining, outdoor excursion. We dropped in on a Saturday evening around 5:30PM and it was packed. The parking in the back had a decent number of spots and we still struggled to find a space. They offer both indoor and outdoor seating and we were thankfully able to find a table inside and out of the heat. Their menu isn't very extensive, but they offer a variety of pizzas + non-pizza items, like appetizers and salads. We got in line and ordered the Middle Fork Mushroom, The Hots, and an order of garlic rolls served with marinara. Honestly, the wait for our food was pretty rough after being tired and hungry from rafting (would probably still be rough even if we weren't drained). We waited for around 45 minutes after ordering for our food to arrive. A few tables around us inquired about their wait for their food--the whole place was just super busy. Will say it was worth it though, as we were served potentially the best garlic rolls we've ever ingested. They came out so hot, we burned our fingers and tongues, but did not care as they were SO good. So much garlic was loaded on top of the pillowy dough with cheese inside its layers. The amount of flavor was insane and epic. The four of us scarfed those down in like two minutes, so they were able to swap the empty plate for our two gorgeous 12" pizzas just as they arrived. The pizza dough was pretty thin, which wasn't bad but a little sad as it was really good, and the crust was the perfect thickness. The mushroom pizza had an amazing garlic flavor on top of the other delicious ingredients; we all agreed it was absolutely delicious. The hot honey pizza was also good, perfectly balanced with the sweetness of the honey, though a tad too spicy for us. Everything was gone within 15 minutes and we enjoyed every crumb of it. They also had some fire ranch, which even my friend who doesn't prefer ranch + pizza together enjoyed!! Prices were decent and definitely worth it for the quality and deliciousness of the food. Plus, the vibes were SUPER cute. They had live music playing in the corner and people were dancing (': A very snug situation, but very cozy and homey. If we ever make our way out for some other outdoor activities, this spot will be a MUST return. read more

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We went here at the end of a busy weekend. They were out of a few ingredients but were still able to improvise and get us what we were looking for. We got the arty hearty, peach party, pear walnut salad, brewed ice tea, and a hop water. Everything was delicious, fresh, and had amazing flavors! The restaurant appeared a bit disheveled but I think they were just trying to keep up with the crazy weekend. Employees were friendly. read more

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Excellent wood fired pizza! Try "The Hots" which has a jalapeño honey drizzled which adds the perfect amount of sweet and heat. Salads are also super good with house made dressing that I always tell them they should bottle and sell. Great atmosphere in the historic building and great service. Worth going up from Sac for! read more

Solid pizzas in a cute little town and a homey atmosphere. The crust is thinner, toppings are stacked, good options. Hawaiian was good, combo was fine, Mexican was a special that was tasty. Pizza dog is a hot dog wrapped in pizza dough. Good selection of drinks. Gunther's ice cream is available. Salads are fresh. Service is friendly and welcoming. All around solid spot in Lotus. read more

We visited this restaurant while visiting the campground cause we had heard good reviews about the dessert. We enjoyed pizzas, hummus, and a salad out on the deck. The road out front is a little busy and the flies were a little much but this place has so much charm. We enjoyed a local bottle of wine and my favorite dish was the hummus. The wait staff was busy but everyone was very friendly including the guests and patrons. I wouldn't hesitate to go back and as promised the gelato dessert did not disappoint! Yum! So good. A great way to finish dinner in the rocking chairs chatting with local river tour guides. read more

Came here for lunch as it opened, parking was a little difficult to find but other than that, this place is a gem! Unique decor & how they turned the place into a bar/ restaurant. My husband, dog and I sat on the 'porch' and ordered the middle fork mushroom & coloma combo pizza. Oven fired & thin crust pizza, it was outstanding- this is saying a lot as I'm not a pizza fan. The mushroom one was my fav and by far the most unique with even lions manes on it!! The pear & walnut salad was delicious and a generous portion. Will return & repeatable. read more

Marco's Cafe - Wild fork mushroom pizza - Pizza Near Me - Lotus, California

Beer, Pizza and Great Service! Thank You! The Hots was delicious. This place is a must visit!!! read more

Great friendly people you can't beat this place. Good food good music, very inviting!

The mushroom pizza was fantastic and the pecan and spinach salad was really good too. It took about 25 min as I waited there for my pizza, but that's because they use a single wood-fired oven to bake them up and I'm not mad about it! Great thing but slightly chewy crust and locally sourced toppings. It had the feel of an old country store but run with the energy and flare of the younger generation. It felt family-friendly and there was a small stage where I presume they do live music some night. read more

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First time at Marco's yesterday had salad and a pizza. Both the salad and the pizza were delicious. I will return.

Whitewater pizza closed down the street. Didn't really know this place existed. Stopped in. Super friendly! Dog friendly. Ordered two pizzas to go. Great flavor. Been a committed patron since. Made the mistake of ordering the garlic knots. T&E. Again excellent. Owner and staff very welcoming. Yep for sure! I'll be a repeat customer. read more

Cozy pizza joint with beer and wine. We had the buffalo chicken pizza! Devine! Not on the menu. Highly recommend read more

Marco's Cafe - Pizza oven, games and excellent service! - Pizza Near Me - Lotus, California

Took 2 hrs to get 4 pizzas, incredibly understaffed. Food taste good but the wait is insane.

For a pizza place, the pizza was mideocure. Our chicken basil pizza was plain. Hardly any chicken. No flavor. Couldn't taste the thin layer of basil and it was partially burnt. The pear salad was delicious. read more

So I have been traveling and eating pizzas all over the world.... Everyone's opinion is different... however I must say this pizza was top notch. I asked for it crispy as I usually do, and when I got my pie it was cooked perfectly and was freaking delicious. The dough was excellent. The sauce was excellent. The service was great, we sat at the bar and had great interactions with the staff. 100% recommend and will be back! Also shop was super cute! read more

Marco's is a must-stop on the way back from a day of rafting. The pizza is amazing with unique flavor combos. The beer is great too! Staff are super nice and the ambiance is very cozy. I will always come by for a slice when I'm in the area! read more

Amazing pizza!!! Awesome service!! Great atmosphere!!! Would come back to Coloma just to eat here! read more

Marco's Cafe - Potato pesto pizza - Pizza Near Me - Lotus, California

They served me a burnt pizza and said it was fine. It was not, the crust was black and inedible. Everyone else at my table was happy with their food. read more

Wonderful service, great atmosphere! We showed up right when they opened with a team of 10 year old softball players and their families to celebrate an undefeated season! The owners were welcoming and allowed us to basically take over the majority of the space. The pizza was fresh and tasted amazing. Somehow they managed to get all of our orders out very quickly. It was a great experience! read more

Customer service was great. Staff is very friendly and the place and cool vibes. Pizza is pretty good. For wood fired crust could be a little airier but flavor was good. Small for the price and would like a bit more toppings but overall the experience was positive read more

The Hots pizza was fantastic. Good amount of jalapeños and the hot honey added was great. Garlic knots were also delicious, they had a great flavor and real garlic. The ranch was super good too. read more

Heard really good things about this place. Staff was super sweet and the ambiance was great. Really enjoyed the patio seating area! However the food wasn't that great :( really wanted to like this place but I ordered the hots pizza and it was very burnt on the crust and super super thin. Also got some kind of garlic knots they were also pretty burnt. Overall maybe I just ordered the wrong thing but didn't enjoy food that much. read more

Great food, great people, great atmosphere. Marcos is really a stable in this community. It's a regular local hangout for the crew.

My 1st visit, and it won't be our last. Pizza was the BEST we have had in years. Everyone one was attentive and welcoming. Great location. Good food, What else is there? Oh ya, The price was well within our budget. We'll be back soon! read more

GET THE PEACH PIZZA!!!! You will not regret it! I added hot honey and oh my 10/10 pizza and 10/10 wine too! Nice ambiance and friendly staff. read more

Marco's Cafe - Wine - Pizza Near Me - Lotus, California

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What a fantastic find from the moment we walked in the door! Adorable old building with so much charm! Employees were so friendly! The pizza was absolutely delicious! After a long day of river and sun fun, this place hit the spot for a beer, a pizza, and some ice cream to cap it off. Love that locals were just jamming together in one room on guitars, another guy and his dog were hanging out at the bar, and steady flow of people were coming in and out. Great place! read more

By far the best pizza in El Dorado County and the new location is fantastic. It should be noted that there is parking around back and not just the few number of spaces out front. They also have great live music. Highly recommended. read more

The people and food are great! Live music kid, friendly hippie atmosphere. I guess I want 85 characters in this review which I don't have so I'll just write that what they want because that's all I had to say they have great pizza too and salads. read more

Good pizza! When camping every year we order here for our Friday night dinner. Service is fast. Great place to stop when in town.

We are so glad to have Marcos back! The staff are friendly. Their pizza is on point and they offer a family friendly casual atmosphere. We will definitely be back! read more

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Love the pizzas, the service is great, drink option are very good and the friendly staff makes this a go to place for me.

The decor, the handmade bar, and the pizza oven themselves will bring me back to this place! Sad we had to take our pizzas to go! Ordered 20 pizzas for hungry students after a river trip and the owner Justin had them out for us right on time! Pizza was fantastic! Great crust and fresh flavors! Everyone working there was super nice and helped carry all the pizzas out. A Local gem for sure! They serve beer, wine, and super yummy ice cream! Skip everywhere else and come to Marco's Cafe! We will be back next year! read more

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Their pizza is on point. This is a handmade. Wood fire pizza oven, their service is quick and the staff are super friendly. The inside transformation of what this place was to a pizza joint is amazing. I love this place read more

Marco's Cafe - 1/3rd of what we ordered - Pizza Near Me - Lotus, California

I dig this spot. My motorbike isn't getting quite the level of attention it's accustomed to back home in the bay area where we had the Santa Cruz mountains to romp in, but I'm making do. Anyhow, on the few rides I partake in, I've managed to slip through this section of 49 and conveniently needed some refueling & refreshments. It's nice there's a gas station next door to refuel the beast, then waltz over to Marco's to eat & drink. The ambiance is super! No indoor seating. Sit out front and watch your motorcycle, or sit in back near the live music (I'm not sure when they do or don't have music - there's usually a schedule on the bulletin board but I just go when I go). Or sit off to the side on benches laid out on the lawn further back. Dog friendly place! The PBR is just $2 per can (12 oz) or $3 for the larger can. I like that they didn't raise the price this year. The food isn't spectacular, it's not common when a spot far out there has superior offerings, but what they do here, it is good. I really liked the mushroom pizza. It had delicious mushrooms, feta goat cheese, fresh tomatoes, and I think a few more ingredients. It was also the least lactose dose you could ask for amongst their pizzas (the gal at the counter knew that and my tum tum confirmed it). I don't condone drinking and driving. I definitely do not endorse drinking while on a motorcycle ride. However, I will imbibe on a light lager like PBR at a low & slow frequency as it is refreshing. If you like to do the same responsibly, or if you're cruising the area in a convertible, or wrapping up a rafting trip, do stop in! Note: they are open seasonally and tend to be open close to Memorial Day through I believe October. Also, be prepared to wait. When there is a short line and several people lingering, that means pizza can take upwards of 45 minutes. Grab a beer, grab an appetizer and CTFO. Enjoy! read more

Marco's Cafe - Pizza Near Me - Lotus, California

Live music is their only saving grace. Food takes around an hour, pizza arrives hard and cold.

Come for for live music and stay for all the good vibes!!! There is something magical about Marcos. Tasty pizza, great selection of beer on tap. My favorite place to decompress and hang with my family of friends. read more