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    Tahoe Natural Cafe

    4.3 (159 reviews)
    Closed • 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Tahoe turkey sandwich
    Olga K.

    I have always loved Tahoe Natural Cafe for breakfast--their Egg Melt on a bagel is absolutely delicious! It's fresh, flavorful, and honestly beautiful to look at. Our whole family loves the Egg Melts, and they have been our go-to for a long time. Today I finally had a chance to try something from their lunch menu, and I ordered the Tahoe Turkey sandwich. SO GOOD! It's loaded with fresh vegetables--red cabbage, sprouts, carrots, peppers--and everything together is incredibly fresh, crunchy, flavorful, and satisfying. It feels nutritious without sacrificing taste at all. I can definitely understand why it's one of their popular sandwiches. I highly recommend it, and now I'm already curious about what sandwich I should try next! During the winter season, they also offer a half-sandwich and soup option, which is such a great combination for a cold Tahoe day. Beyond the food, I just love the atmosphere here. The vibe is relaxed and welcoming, there are big screens showing beautiful Tahoe scenery, music playing, and even a little area where younger kids can play. Service is always: fast , welcoming, happy vibes. It really is the perfect neighborhood cafe. I'm so glad Tahoe Natural Cafe opened here a couple of years ago because our family genuinely loves having it in the neighborhood. Great food, fresh ingredients, and such a comfortable atmosphere.

    Funky Monkey Blueberry Smoothie
    Mel S.

    We recently moved within walking distance of Tahoe Natural Cafe and it has been such a treat! I love their Funky Monkey smoothie & their open-faced Quesadilla! I will definitely be back!

    Real Tahoe Turkey
    Thomas A.

    Went in afternoon on a windy weekend Ordered 4 sandwiches nachos gooey ooey Nachos for kids two pb&js hot coca and hot coffee and macros brownie All in with tip total = $82. Fresh ingredients great place for small children. Plenty of area to play for 4-5 no more than 6 since the toys are in a large corner. Definite competitor to Cheese board. Can't wait to return for breakfast !!

    Very nice and pretty and, obviously new, inside, while waiting for to go food TV views of beautiful Tahoe
    Emily A.

    After my last review there were never green onions put on the nachos again so I'm guessing that was a mistake, and we are quite regular patrons here. They have gluten free bread and one of my favorite quick snack and:or breakfasts is the peanut butter banana and honey on that toast. Feels healthy and is filling. I will probably try the avocado toast again at some point but only when it's avocado season. Love the adult and kids nachos. Add turkey! Adult size is great to share. Open and bright restaurant and lovely outdoor seating for the right weather. Good luck in the high desert spring time. Everyone working is always pleasant and friendly. I love that they employ younger people too. Such a convenient location for us in South Reno. We are lucky to have you!

    Crystal S.

    On the way back from a quick stop at the Virginia City Highlands, decided to try this well-rated cafe, and I'm so glad we did! Surprisingly located within a convenience stop (gas station, market, car wash), it was a spacious, well-lit location filled with visual references to nature and Tahoe. Parking was easy and there was plenty of comfortable indoor and outdoor seating, giving a slightly upscale cafeteria vibe. My only note is that the tables could have been tidied more frequently. Only saw someone go around to do this when we were done eating. The food seemed to be an interesting blend of Mexican-inspired, mostly healthy breakfast and lunch options. Lots of tea, coffee, and fresh squeezed juice options to pair with. I opted for the "green juice" minus celery. Pretty much everything (including my egg melt) came with top-notch, unique tortilla chips (crispy, whole grain?). I can only imagine that their house specialty nachos would be amazing. The egg melt came open face on a bagel...perfect thickness, moist but not chewy, topped with very fluffy eggs, ripe avocado and a rich melted jack cheese, with perfect (slightly nacho-esque) seasoning. (Much better than what some bagel-focused chains offer.) I will definitely come back for this!

    Cherry cheesecake muffin
    Mario T.

    This cafe was surprisingly good! Service was very friendly and helpful, and they were able to accommodate for celiac disease. The food was fresh and so good. It's next to a gas station but it was shockingly nice and clean inside. I definitely recommend!

    House Salad
    Sabrina C.

    This place was so cute. The checker was so sweet and informative cuz I had never been there before. Sat outside on a sunny day. The food was absolutely amazing. Highly recommend, will go again.

    Look, you can see the lake from here!
    Pam H.

    Tahoe Natural Cafe has become a great stopping off point on my walking tour. It's a great place to grab a cappuccino which is what I did recently. Met a friend for coffee and enjoyed the wide open concept of this cafe. They have outdoor seating but don't expect a lot of ambiance with that. Still it's a great place to have a cup of coffee as you gaze out at the parking lot and veterans parkway. I haven't been too drawn to order food but need to try something on their "specials" menu. The staff was very pleasant and had no problem pouring my cappuccino into a porcelain cup. I don't usually order coffee out so was worried... Beautiful place. Next time I'll order food!

    Nice views of the outside
    Gil S.

    Nice, bright, clean, airy cafe with ample seating and friendly staff. Cute outdoorsy and Easter decorations line the walls, along with colorful art and a cool giant six-panel video screen displaying colorful Tahoe scenery. Food is a little on the pricey side (as with most things these days), but it's fresh and creative. Lots of disparate and fun-looking options on the menu, like a curry bowl and burritos and avocado toast and interesting-sounding salads and sandwiches. We found the bread to be very very good--I got the avocado toast and my wife got an open-faced breakfast sandwich on a bagel. The bagel was surprisingly easy to bite through with all the toppings, and nicely fresh and delicious. I liked that they didn't go overboard on the toppings for the sandwich or the avocado toast. The avocado toast had a nacho-tasting seasoning on it that was good for a few bites but a bit too much after that. However, it came with a wedge of lemon, which, when squeezed overtop, added a nice citrusy brightness. They make their own juice mixes, too, which is a plus, but when it came to the coffee options, they seemed a bit limited or basic. The dirty chai I got was too muted by the milk. Very minor complaints, though--all in all a nice brunch experience for us.

    Real Tahoe Turkey
    Helen A.

    A very unique restaurant with a healthy menu full of veggie loaded sandwiches, fruit smoothies, and healthier Mexican food. I was surprised that this is located in connection to a gas station, car wash, and convenience store. The Tahoe Turkey was a great sandwich! I enjoyed the hatch chile and it was not spicy at all! However, it appears that everything comes with a side of tortilla chips as the default side. While I understand it is a very cost efficient side, it felt a little off for a deli turkey, cheese and veggie sandwich.

    Tara T.

    Great pitstop for my kid. It's a perfect place for her to play with other kids in a smaller setting. My smoothie tasted great and I'm a fan of this place. Today, my green machine smoothie had a whole half a banana in it so they need to blend it a little longer. Other than that, lovely visit.

    Sausage Breakfast Special
    Apryl B.

    This place was super cute and very gluten free friendly. At first I was hesitant because it was located next to a gas station but, as soon as you walked in, you would be impressed with the design and view of the mountains. They offered a lot of healthy options from food to juice. The staff were friendly and they had a lot of seating available inside. It's also very family friendly because they have a small kid section in the corner. Great spot for lunch! Definitely recommend!

    Cob Salad!
    Tamami T.

    After a walk around the marsh area, we saw the sign for this place on a new (I think) complex, so we decided to give it a try. We both wanted a salad. Their cob salad is really good size, great protein portion -- really enjoyed it. The place is clean, comfortable, bright, noise level is low. The staff is friendly. Perfect breakfast/lunch place. Was not crowded around 12:30 pm on a weekday. Really enjoyed the visit!

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