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    The Getaway Cafe

    4.8 (1.6k reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    The Morning After
    Kimberly G.

    This is our second time here, but first time back in 7 years. It was just as good as I remembered. We arrived in Saturday around 8am and it wasn't busy at all, which was really nice. There is a lot of parking. The inside is a little small, but it's super cozy. We were seated right away. All of the waitresses were super friendly and helpful. I ordered the Morning After with sausage. It was so good. The potatoes were seasoned perfectly. The biscuit was nice and fluffy and the sausage gravy was super flavorful. My husband ordered the eggs benedict and he really liked it. We were in and out which was nice as we wanted to beat the traffic back down the hill to get home. We will absolutely be back the next time we are in Tahoe.

    Corinna T.

    I found The Getaway Cafe through a local recommendation, and he did not steer me wrong. Breakfast here was great. Portions are big. My husband and I shared the chilaquiles with chorizo (their specialty) along with their coconut French toast. The chilaquiles dish was tasty. We felt the coconut French toast with bananas was okay and a little overhyped. Service was perfect. Our waitress kept checking on us and I noticed the owner personally visited each table as well. I would come back next time to try other dishes.

    Classic Eggs Benedict Veggie Benedict
    Sarah T.

    Love this hidden gem in Myers on the way in or out of Tahoe. They have a great menu, cozy interior, and kind staff. I got the eggs Benedict and it might have been the best eggs Benedict I've ever had. I'm excited to come back and try more from the menu!

    Chilaquiles

    I was hoping The Gateway Cafe would be a 5 star experience. The staff is so friendly and accommodating! A "Shout Out" to Bailey. Unfortunately, the food was a bit of a disappointment. Maybe the cook was having a bad day. It happens. My friend loves pancakes. When I saw The Getaway Cafe offered giant pancakes...I told her we needed to go check out the pancakes. The giant pancake wasn't quite so giant. I've seen a "senior" pancake the size of a 12 inch dinner plate. As I previously mentioned...they are very accommodating. My friend ordered the breakfast special. She wanted 1 pancake, 1 French toast, 1 sausage and 1 bacon. I told her she was crazy asking for so many deviations...but Bailey told her it was no problem. Wow! that was impressive. My friend said the pancake wasn't all that fluffy and the French toast was chewy. Another friend ordered Corned Beef Hash. It was tasty...but slightly burnt. Chicken Fried Steak is one of my go to breakfast items. I was excited it was made fresh and not of the frozen variety. Unfortunately, it lacked flavor. The gravy helped. Hubby ordered the chilaquiles. He loved the beans, but said he would pass on the chilaquiles next time. I wish I could give The Gateway Cafe 3 3/4 stars. Almost a 4...but the food didn't quite hit the mark for me..

    Sara S.

    It was such a cute little hole in the wall breakfast place that many locals recommended. We came in on a Monday morning before heading back, it was pretty packed inside, but we got a table in under five minutes. We ordered the Chilaquiles, the chocolate chip pancakes, and an orange juice. I loved the Chilaquiles It had really good flavor, and the chocolate chip pancakes were perfectly fluffy and melt in your mouth. Everyone was also super kind and super attentive. I will definitely be back when I'm back in town!

    Bacon Cheese Burger clam chowder
    Nini M.

    Small restaurant so expect a little wait! But we came here after taking the kids to the snow area just a minute away. Greeted immediately the owner and she was the sweetest! Waiter explained the menu and what they would recommend. Honestly, I didn't have much hope since most restaurants in Tahoe is bland and flavorless but this place! Really good!! I got the chicken Cesar wrap and it was delicious! My bf got the clam chowder and burger! The clam chowder was soo good and burger was a huge portion but delicious! Also tried their cup of chili! Very happy with this place for lunch! Staff is so friendly and nice. Very "home like" feeling!

    Chilaquiles and chocolate pancakes
    Jerry U.

    The Getaway Cafe was lovely! From the service to the food, everything was top notch, the chilaquiles had great flavor and the pancakes were delicious too. My girlfriend and I had this place on our way back from Lake Tahoe, and while we're sad our trip was over, this place made the drive back home so much better, especially on a full stomach!

    Maple Bacon Glazed French Toast
    De'Angelo M.

    Where do I start... Me and my friends went snowboarding for the first time, and on the way back we all were feeling a soreness that we have never felt before. We had a great dinner last night, an expensive dinner might I say, so breakfast this morning was planned to be lighter on the wallets but we needed substance. The Getaway Cafe was exactly what we needed. The menu was reasonably priced (and the service is worth everything), the options were ridiculously accommodating and all delicious sounding. My choice was written in the stars. I am absolutely blown away by this French toast. The mix of sweet and savory made it not too sweet to stomach. And stomach it I did, ferociously. 12/10 Both of my friends also ate their food in silence, because that's what you do when the food is good. Thank you for this experience, the ambience was so friendly and everything felt like home. Wow

    Chorizo Getaway Breakfast Burrito
    Vivian H.

    I want to start out by pointing out the amazing service - everyone from Diane the lovely owner/host to every single server on the team who took orders, refilled our coffee, checked on us, brought our dog water.. thank you! We arrived ~1p on a busy holiday weekend and only to wait just a few mins, just enough time to peruse the menu, which has a variety of great American brunch classics. We got seated on the dog-friendly patio and placed our orders, which came out quickly. Coffee (even in the summer heat) and loaded Bloody Mary were both great and would recommend. Blackened chicken salad - I can always eat more veggies but this was a sizable plate with good proportions. Chicken was a little dry but balanced out with lots of creamy tomato and blue cheese. Chorizo breakfast burrito - Love a burrito finished in the griddle! It did get greasy (maybe the chorizo) so the boo had to fork and knife the 2nd half though. Hashbrowns were perfectly crispy.

    Huevos Rancheros
    Savannah V.

    So delicious, the food was amazing and fresh. I got to try the huevos rancheros which has homemade salsa, avocado, eggs, fried beans, and their famous chorizo. Definitely a go to when stopping by this restaurant. The owner was so kind and very happy to server her customers. My dog jack loved their eggs and the cook made sure to not add any salt for my doggy. Jack enjoyed his eggs so much we order a 2nd plate. The environment is cozy and very home style. They are very dog friendly and allow dogs on the patio. Will definitely come back when passing through south Tahoe!

    I had a very upsetting experience here. Staff asked me for "papers" for my service dog, which is illegal under ADA law. I was treated differently and felt discriminated against because of my service animal. This is not just poor service -- it is a violation of federal law. Businesses should be properly trained on basic service animal rights, especially in a tourist area. I would not recommend this place to anyone, especially those with service animals.

    My breakfast today was simply French toast, eggs and their excellent sausage patties. Yum!
    Gary M.

    We have eaten here a number of times and the food and service is always very good. Good coffee and a delicious variety of mimosas!

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    Gwen V.

    This place is amazing! The vibe is so amazing, the owner got this right!! The waitress was amazing with superb customer service. The food was so delicious!! Get the chorizo burrito or the avocado toast! Yummy!!! Everything our party of 6 ordered was amazing! The customer service is top notch!! I'll be coming here over and over again every time I come to Tahoe! We ate all our food before we could take any pictures, it was that good! You won't have to wait for your food too long to come out either. It's definitely worth the wait to get a seat! You WILL NOT REGRET IT!!

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    Ask the Community - The Getaway Cafe

    Are there any gluten-free options? Bread?

    We were just there last month and unfortunately there wasn't a gluten free bread option. Just corn tortillas or lettuce were their suggestions.

    Is the Parmesan crusted grilled cheese sandwich still available ... or did I miss it on the current menu?

    Yep...just saw it on the menu yesterday! 😁

    Do they take reservations?

    No. First come first serve

    Is breakfast served all day?

    Yes until 2 om

    Are dogs allowed on the outdoor patio?

    Yes but they only serve outside when they have a larger staff to cover outside. I would call ahead and see if the outdoor patio is open for service.

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