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    Taildragger Cafe

    4.2 (110 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating

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    tons of filling in the omelet
    M L.

    I'd heard that this little airport located between Minden and Carson had fantastic breakfast. Just take Airport Road from US395 and go east. Follow it to the end and there you are. Lots of parking, at least when I went. The dining area has lots of light from the outside with views of the planes and tarmac. I guess if you have a plane you can land here and just park and walk into the cafe and go fly off to somewhere else to eat. The friendly server was right over and served coffee. Looking over the menu, I ordered a build my own omelet ($10.50) with cheese, spinach, mushrooms and sausage. $10.50 is a good price for any omelet these days and these here are FOUR egg omelets. I got hashbrowns and toast too. Wow, when my breakfast arrived, it was huge! The omelet was stuffed high and had lots of chopped sausage in it .... heavy on the meat ... OK! The hashbrowns were some of the most perfect and tasty hashbrowns I ever had! The toast was buttered nice, but you do have to request jelly as it's not on the table like most places ... maybe too many customers stealing jelly off the table! I'll say, people were right saying this Taildragger Cafe has some great breakfast and low prices too!

    This is only a half order of the biscuits and gravy?! I couldn't believe the size!
    Molly M.

    A tiny restaurant located at the minden airport. It's cool bc you can watch all the planes takeoff and land while grabbing a bite. It was busy when we arrived and I realized it's bc the prices are unbeatable! I haven't seen prices this affordable in a decade! Offers Basic diner fair but the great service set in a supercool location puts it up to 5 stars for me.

    Full order of biscuits and gravy filled the plate

    The food is so good and the prices are great. Love that it's right off the airport runway too.

    Paige E.

    Good breakfast, bloody Mary's really good, friendly service!! We will be back and try lunch & dinner!!

    Biscuits and gravy

    Wonderful, friendly service, great prices and delicious food. That's all I need. Watching the planes was pretty fun too, though it was a bit quiet when we were there. Corned beef hash was soooo good, and hubby enjoyed his huevos rancheros. The biscuits and gravy was HUGE, you have been warned :)

    Here it is... located at the Minden-Tahoe airport.

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    We stopped by here for breakfast by chance. Food and service were great. Fair prices too. We'll be going back. I had huervos rancheros.

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    I loved this little cafe located in the Minden airport and adequately decorated with a cool aviation theme. Great burger, friendly staff.

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    Pretty good food here. Decent priced too. Cool to watch the planes while you are sitting there and eating.

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    good food, great prices, great place to take the kids. gets a little loud at times but is ok.

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    Cowboy's Cafe - Eggs and Chicken Fried Steak

    Cowboy's Cafe

    4.1(321 reviews)
    3.0 mi
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    I met Don & Debbie when they owned the liquor store in So. Lake Tahoe many years ago. When I heard…read morethey had opened this place I knew it would be good! And it still is! Great staff and really good affordable food! Highly recommended!!

    We have been coming to Cowboys Café for a few months now I've already done a review, but thought I…read morewould add another one. Cowboys Café is on the north end of town in Minden Nevada. You really have to look. Or you will gonna miss turning into it because it's in a very small plaza. There is a sign outside that says Cowboys Café, but you really gotta kind of look for it. This morning, as we were eating there, I was thinking that this place reminds me of an old style truckstop. You walk in and it's a real western flavor. There's a bar seating and booth seating and tables. The walls are decorated with different kinds of rifles and all kinds of different western style decorations, which is really cool. You're always greeted warmly by the staff. The place gets pretty packed at times, especially on Sundays. But we always seem to get a seat. If we wait it's not usually a very long wait and the food is very much worth the wait. I've been slowly working my way through the menu since we've been coming here. I've had the chicken fried steak. I've had the pancakes. I believe we've even stopped in there for lunch and I had a really good cheeseburger. I've also tried the chili. That is very good. This morning I tried the linguiça with eggs and man it was amazing. They have the best home fries anywhere. The coffee is always good and it's strong the way I like it. So if you haven't been in here, you need to get in here and give these guys a try and I guarantee you'll be coming back.

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    Cocos N Moes

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    4.7(40 reviews)
    2.8 mi

    What an amazing hidden gem in Minden! I came here on 8/4 with a group of girl friends (8 of us…read moretotal) and it was about a 30 minute wait for them to get a table that big together. Waitress were super helpful, kind and friendly. They were joking back and forth with us and in good spirits. Moe was very hospitable and joked right along with us. Another girl and I ordered a cold brew coffee, a couple other girls added that to their breakfast because it was so delicious and MASSIVE. All the portion sizes were also MASSIVE. I had the Traditional Eggs benedict. I have no complaints about the flavor, presentation or accompanying fruit cup. The sauce was the perfect portion for the meal and my food wasn't swimming in sauce. My one critique is that my eggs were a little too well done. I don't like my yolks completely runny, but these had absolutely no run to them. (see accompanying picture). If/when I go back, I'll definitely ask if that is standard and if so, to undercook them a bit so there's a little run to the yolk. Other than that minor detail this plaice is still 10/10. It's worth the drive out of Reno for this little gem tucked right off the main highway/street in Minden/Gardnerville.

    My small family dinner grew into a giant party in my backyard. No way was I cooking for that many…read morepeople! A friend recommended Cocos n Moes for catering. What a great choice! Ordering was easy, they kept in touch, and on the day of the event, showed up on time with everything we needed. The delicious food was plentiful, and we had a ton of compliments, especially on the brisket. I instantly started thinking, "When is the next party?" So I'd have an excuse to order again!

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    Overland Restaurant & Pub - FRENCH ONION SOUP

    Overland Restaurant & Pub

    4.1(577 reviews)
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    So there we were. We…read morewanted to take a bike ride, have breakfast, and enjoy a beautiful spring day. We did all of that and we decided to have breakfast at the Overland. We knew it wasn't going to be crowded and the food will be fresh, but it was so much more than that. Overland is lucky to employ Tennessee, who might just be the best server in the Carson Valley. I grant you that we haven't been to every restaurant and we haven't had every server and so it could be hyperbole to try to tell you that he's the best, but we need to be sure to let you know that he is clearly in the top percentile of quality, local servers. Why you ask. He anticipated our every need, and so we always had water, always had coffee, and he cleared every single time he got near the table. His positive energy is infectious. Yes, I can hear you now, what about the food? My wife can, on occasion, high maintenance, and this was one of those mornings. She ordered the Eggs Benedict without the bottom bread plus one more whole extra Eggs Benedict, and Tennessee didn't flinch. I ordered the vegetarian omelette and I had side breakfast potatoes. All of it tasted great. I even tried the hollandaise sauce on my wife's eggs Benedict and it tasted fresh and tasty. So, I say give Tennessee a raise, and when you go to the Overland, hope that you get seated in his section because it will be an experience that you won't forget soon, and the food is very good. Somehow, this breakfast restaurant is flying under the radar on Saturdays and Sundays. They truly deserve to be packed as they have the formula for success, great service, good food, and a clean environment..

    Came here for my MIL's birthday and Tennessee did not disappoint! He has been our server a few…read moretimes always provides excellent, accommodating service. He is pretty fun too. He even sang her happy birthday on the mic! Whenever we sit on the bar side, Shannon is absolutely amazing! Drinks 12/10 and always a happy smile .

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    1862 David Walley's Restaurant & Saloon - Bistro chicken w asparagus and linguine pasta

    1862 David Walley's Restaurant & Saloon

    3.4(306 reviews)
    4.4 mi
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    I recently went here when my family came to visit. We decided to go here for a nice dinner and it…read morewas a great experience! Immediately you were welcomed and sat down. The ambiance is classic, nice, yet rustic cabin like feeling. The menu looked good and our server informed us of the specials. I decided to get the salmon and the others decided on the steak special. We ordered some calamari to share as our dinners came with soup or salad and a side. They do offer a full cocktail bar and wine/beer menu. My guest opted for an old fashioned, which he said was one of the better tasting ones he's had. The calamari came out nice and hot. Tasting crispy and good, and tasted fresh. My salmon came out light and fresh, with amazing Brussel sprouts. My guests steaks came out perfectly cooked and flavourful. The service was impeccable and our server continued to check on our dining experience. All the staff were super friendly, which made for an amazing dinner. The price pint for a steakhouse was very reasonable and good quality. Plenty of parking is available in the front of the restaurant and easy to get to. Definitely a good experience and good food!

    Let's start with what I liked. First impression walking in, the restaurant is beautiful. Rustic,…read moremoody, clean, and gives off steakhouse vibes. We came kind of late, around 8:30pm and had a party of 8, and at first they said they could not seat us but then Paula (who I assume is the manager) was able to get us in at 9:00pm and she was so kind and personable! The table and chairs we sat at were nice and study and the dining area of the restaurant was just as nice as the entrance. Our server was friendly and attentive and our wait was reasonable. Now for the negatives. Unfortunately the food was not a hit for anyone in our party. My sister-in-law got the chicken pasta and gave it a 2.5/5, she aid the chicken was overcooked, the sauce was runny, and it wasn't very flavorful. I got the Brussel Sprouts and my husband and I give them a 3/5, they were soft but not crispy and the flavor was okay. The Mac & Cheese was a 2/5 on its own but much better when we added salt/pepper, it also had no flavor but the texture was perfect. My 3 kids all got a kids pizza and they all barely ate any so I'd give another 2/5, they said they remind them of the pizza they get at school. My husband's meat pizza was also a 2/5, the crust seemed like maybe it wasn't all the way cooked & he said it tasted like a frozen pizza. My nephew gives the kids grilled cheese a 3/5. And my brother said the chicken BLT was good and he gives it a 4/5 and said he would order it again. Lastly, I ordered a wedge salad but it never came, also after I brought it to my waitresses attention she forgot to take it off the bill, but she quickly fixed it at the end and again was very kind. Unfortunately we will not be going back even though we are staying at the resort next door. We just feel for the price we would like to try other places in Tahoe instead. But I think they are worth a try if you're at the resort.

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    The Pink House - The Carnivore pizza

    The Pink House

    4.0(342 reviews)
    4.8 mi
    $$

    We stopped in for a cocktail and ran into a full-blown breakfast service today. We did not know…read morethey were serving brunch, but clearly it's caught on and we're late to the party. It was rainy, and so everybody was indoors, and it was kind of crowded, but that's a testament to the quality of the food. Our bartender, Maddy, was energetic and friendly, and it didn't hurt that she grew up six doors down on our street. My wife, ever the hugger, was thrilled to see her, and you could tell they had a mutual fondness for each other. So if you're into day drinking, and it's a Sunday, this is a great stop. Quality, alcohol, friendly faces, what look like good food, and a clean and pleasant environment made this the place to stop. Rest assured, we will be back

    I'll start off by saying, I hate to revise my review but find it necessary after a recent…read moreexperience with the general manager, Tom. We had a confirmed reservation for eight at 1:00 pm on a Friday following a wedding ceremony. What should have been a joyful post-wedding lunch became frustrating due to the general manager's attitude. Although the reservation was made, we were told they could not ensure the table that would comfortably fit eight adults -- several over 6 feet tall. We were also informed they would not guarantee any table even a few minutes early so we could place simple floral arrangement on it before bride arrived. Our party was fully prepared to order off the regular menu and pay whatever it took for what would likely have been a one-hour lunch. During the conversation, the manager repeatedly emphasized that they are "always busy," which felt dismissive rather than helpful. The overall tone came across as VERY condescending, especially given the occasion. For a restaurant known for hospitality, this was disappointing. The lunch was booked at another restaurant. Sadly, none of us will be back to The Pink House while the current manager is employed there.

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    The Pink House - Part of the lunch seating available.

    Part of the lunch seating available.

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    BBQ bird pizza

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    Taildragger Cafe - tradamerican - Updated May 2026

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