What a fantastic breakfast spot!! This is a little out of the way from the main South Lake Tahoe downtown but is well worth the short drive or would be great to hit on the way in / out. I ordered the deluxe eggs benedict, which they kindly added chorizo to in lieu of Canadian bacon; my boyfriend ordered the sausage, biscuits and gravy; and we shared the coconut french toast because we just really wanted to try it! The servings are large but we ate nearly everything, and needless to say we were stuffed! I absolutely loved the chorizo--might be my favorite from a restaurant. The French toast was nearly perfect too, as it was thick and soft / moist but not soggy. I loved the coconut but feel the normal French toast would've been great too. Everything tasted fresh and house-made, as they say it is. The staff was incredibly nice and I believe the owner was at the front hosting people, which goes to show the service, thought and effort that goes into this place! Will definitely come back when in the area again. read more

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What was good, was good: I had the eggs Benedict with home fries. The home fries came out hot from the stove, lightly spicy and very tasty. The poached eggs were done perfectly and the English muffins were not burnt. (I have, unfortunately, experienced that before at another location.) My sister's breakfast was the corn beef hash, which really did look homemade, (unlike another restaurant in the area that served me what I believed was canned corn beef hash with almost soup texture.) her fruit was ripe. I do believe she very much enjoyed the breakfast. I may not be 100% correct on this, but I was rather disappointed in the hollandaise, it was a bit 'flat'. As far as I can tell, it was not true hollandaise. Most probably it was an egg Béchamel. It had a very creamy texture, a small tendency to congeal on the top, and lacked the bright zing of lemon and buttery texture and flavor of true hollandaise. Indicators, its lack of a slightly translucent and glossy finish, the lack of the acidity of lemon juice or vinegar, and did not weep butter, but instead seem to thicken and form a slight crust as I finished the Benedicts. The egg, Benedict were very tasty, but the hollandaise sauce with disappointing. (I really do like a good hollandaise.) read more

I stopped by The Getaway Cafe with my wife and two friends, and the hospitality here is truly top-notch. Our server, Carmen, was incredibly kind and gave us some great menu suggestions. To make the experience even better, the owner, Diane, actually came by our table to introduce herself. It's always really nice to see an owner who is that attentive to her customers and invested in the dining experience. For my meal, I ordered the breakfast burrito which, as you can see from the photo, comes wrapped in a great spinach tortilla and served with sour cream, and salsa. It was loaded with egg, chorizo, green and red peppers, onions, and pepper jack cheese. I was a bit surprised, though, because even with so many distinct, flavorful ingredients packed inside, those flavors didn't quite come through. The pepper jack cheese was just a little too heavy-handed and ended up overpowering everything else in the burrito. The other minor issue was that I had specifically ordered hashbrowns with my meal, but I was served the breakfast potatoes instead. They were still perfectly crisp and seasoned well, but just wasn't exactly what I asked for. Overall, the atmosphere and the service made it a great experience, but I just wish the burrito had a better balance with less cheese, and that the sides hadn't gotten mixed up. I'd definitely give them another shot, though! read more

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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. read more

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Getaway Cafe was recommended to us by my brother in law and sister in law. They visited before during their trips to Lake Tahoe. We checked it out this morning for breakfast. They had the banner for best brunch 2025 hanging nicely. Diane, the owner, put us on the waitlist and also showed us to our table. Very warm welcome! We started off with coffee. Hubby had the Chorizo Quesadilla and enjoyed it very much. The portion was enough for 2 meals. Sure enough, he took half home. I had the Coconut French Toast, the small portion. Even though it's supposed to be small, I still left some on my plate. Love the fresh sliced bananas with it! There are more menu items we would love to try. Just need to come back and visit again! read more

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I don't know what I liked more ~ the excellent food or the warm greetings and service or outdoor seating. I can't say enough about the fresh quality of the food. The breakfast choices were out of this world. The special was monte Cristo. 5/5. As a vegetarian I had lots of choices and was very happy with my Spanish omelette- great coffee and a full bar. read more

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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. read more

The Getaway Cafe - The Morning After - American Near Me - Meyers, California

Service was great and to our delight we were seated right away during brunch time. Food was good though on the salty side for my taste. read more

The Getaway Cafe - From Scratch Corned Beef Hash - American Near Me - Meyers, California

After being in South Tahoe for the last four days I can say without a doubt, the Getaway Café is my favorite restaurant. The food was exceptional; I love French toast and they have four different types! I got the coconut French toast with shredded coconut, bananas, and a decadent coconut cream sauce, smothering it! It was amazing! The bloody Mary's are also great. For those of you that like it spicy, they do use horseradish and their bloody Mary mix is incredible! But I have to say, the best part of this restaurant is the staff and ambience. Everyone was so incredibly kind and helpful. Our drinks never went below half a glass, and the helpings were tremendous and kept coming! I would absolutely recommend this restaurant, hands-down! If you only go one place in Tahoe for breakfast or lunch, go to the Getaway Café. You won't regret it! :-) read more

The Getaway Cafe - The Coconut Crème French toast with shredded coconut, bananas and a decadent coconut crème sauce- all homemade!! EXCELLENT! :-) - American Near Me - Meyers, California

This was such a unique find outside the bustling South Lake scene and well worth the quick jaunt to get there. We were greeted by a sweet lady who happened to be the owner, playing host and seating customers. Upon seating us, we were informed of the specials and notified of their homemade, popular chorizo. I immediately knew I had to order a dish that featured it, and the omelette was my choice. Cheesy, flavorful, packed with veggies and chorizo, encompassed with eggs made for a perfect brunch. We even got the mimosa sampler - a bottle of bubbly with your choice of three juices, to split amongst our table of three was enough to keep us happy. The waitstaff buzzed around frequently to check on us, but everything was so well done there was no need for anything extra. This is a must stop if you're in town for the weekend! read more

The Getaway Cafe - Decor above our table - American Near Me - Meyers, California

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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! read more

The Getaway Cafe - Classic Eggs Benedict Veggie Benedict - American Near Me - Meyers, California

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! read more

The Getaway Cafe - American Near Me - Meyers, California

Cozy charming eatery, South of lake tahoe Breakfast sandwich - 4 Heuvos rancheros - 5 Coconut French toast - 3 (huge portion but cream sauce is maybe 2k calories. Somehow no one in my family of 4 was a fan including 2 young kids) read more

Service was good and accommodating request from the kids. Sat outside in patio with solid coverage by umbrellas and a fence covered in fake ivy. No view. No one was eating inside. My 3 pork sausage patties were small, dry and thin. Eggs,-and fruit cup were good. I had to ask for my missing toast. The small portion of corned beef was not good to look at and tasted burnt. Did not seem freshly made. But at least not canned. Pancakes and sausage and gravy were fine. read more

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! read more

The Getaway Cafe - Bacon Cheese Burger clam chowder - American Near Me - Meyers, California

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Great place to stop. We were leaving Tahoe traveling to Napa. Saw this place on Yelp. It was excellent in every way! We had sandwiches and breakfast items. All were excellent as were the mimosas. Fun and comfortable atmosphere with very friendly service. Would definitely visit again. read more

The Getaway is amazing. Fiancé had the Morning After - really delicious. I had the chorizo Benedict (which I don't think is on the menu - the waitress told us about it) and it was the best Benedict I've ever had. Great vibe - everyone is so friendly. Highly recommended. Going back tomorrow. read more

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! read more

The Getaway Cafe - My breakfast today was simply French toast, eggs and their excellent sausage patties. Yum! - American Near Me - Meyers, California

After a good breakfast and good service, our large party was told we had to leave since others were waiting to be seated. I don't believe we were at our table for an extra ordinary amount of time. read more

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! read more

The Getaway Cafe - Chilaquiles and chocolate pancakes - American Near Me - Meyers, California

I can't believe we haven't tried this place before. Absolutely fantastic food which is rare in Lake Tahoe. The staff was awesome , the outdoor seating area was great , and the food was incredible. This is our new go to whenever going to Tahoe. read more

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.. read more

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This is one of our favorite breakfast places in town! The food is always so delicious, and the people who work here are always so incredibly kind. We love the French toast and the cream of mushroom soup!! when we have visitors in town this is our number one spot that we take them to. read more

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. read more

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Best burrito I've had in a long time and the home fries are so tasty! The eggs Benedict were delicious and the ambiance and service were fabulous! Would go again and again! read more

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 read more

The Getaway Cafe - Maple Bacon Glazed French Toast - American Near Me - Meyers, California

First of all WOW! My husband, son and I were greeted and seated right away by the owner of the café Diane. She was so kind and guided us through the menu. EVERYTHING is made fresh to order. My eggs and bacon were good but the home fries were out of this world! So crispy, hot and savory. I grabbed a few bites of my husband's chilaquiles, I will say I was skeptical at first. But they were absolutely delicious and exceeded both our expectations. I was observing Diane the entire time I was there. I can see why this place has very heavy foot traffic. She treats all customers the same whether you're a local, regular or first timer. Definitely check this cute café out. read more

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! read more

The Getaway Cafe - Huevos Rancheros - American Near Me - Meyers, California

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Love this spot so much. We always go a few times every time we're in SLT and Getaway always delivers. Expect a long wait for a table if you're going at peak breakfast/brunch time. But when we go at opening, it's always super chill and great for kids. I love the chilaquiles, any of the specialty French toasts, and their homemade salsas. You can't go wrong. read more

Food was great! Service was on par. Our new breakfast spot for sure! Nice patio and setting.

This cute little cafe near South Lake Tahoe was a nice surprise. The service was impeccable. The veggie Benedict was perfect. The eggs cooked medium, the English muffins toasted just right and the hollandaise sauce was rich and full of flavor. The hash browns were brown on top and warm and mushy on the inside, the way they should prepared. They also added sautéed onions and tomatoes to the Benedict, which add some wonderful depth to the meal. One of the best eggs Benedict I've ever had. Coffee was delicious. Definitely worth a stop off of the highway. read more

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My group came here on Labor Day Monday after attending a destination wedding. The wait was expected, service was phenomenal. The owner greeted us and checked into assure we enjoyed our meal. I shared fish tacos with my husband. Everyone else seemed to enjoy their hearty brunch. Multiple dogs in the patio. Small parking lot. read more

Service was great and I liked the setup, however the food was very mediocre to unappetizing and unappealing. Meatloaf sandwich was dry, tasted old and the bread was stale. Coffee was good! Bananas foster French toast was overdone and just a huge plate syrup, stale bread and rotten bananas. We got away from the getaway never to come again. read more

Diane is the most attentive, beautiful restaurant owner in Tahoe! She greets everyone like family! Loved having another beautiful breakfast on the patio before Summer runs out. You can't go wrong here. Everything is homemade and done with love. Looking forward to those pumpkin chai pancakes next month! read more

The Getaway Cafe - Lots of shade on the patio - American Near Me - Meyers, California

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Amazing menu, delicious homemade food, great outdoor seating under a canopy of pine trees. Diane is the welcoming owner and we had wonderful service from our server. We will FOR SURE be returning. Worth the drive if you're in South Lake Tahoe or playing golf at LT golf course. read more

Super friendly staff. Quick service massive portions of delicious food. Mountains of sweet and savory pancakes and French toast, as well as classics like eggs Benedict. We came as a group and got a little of everything. The hangover Helper was my favorite. read more

The Getaway Cafe - Hangover Helper - American Near Me - Meyers, California

One of the best breakfast places we've ever been to. Service was top notch and the food was just so good, portions were huge. Highly recommend this restaurant for a pleasant dining experience. read more

Love. Now I know why The Getaway Cafe has been voted the best breakfast in Tahoe for 6 out of the last 7 years. Menu, service, and sitting outside under the trees were nothing but awesome. My party of 4 ordered and we chomp chomp chomp'd: ============================================== * Coconut French Toast * Spinach & Bacon omelet * Banana Nut Pancakes * French Toast Combo A couple of extra comments: ========================= * The owner, Diane, is super sweet and has so much passion about their offerings * Carmen, our server, was truly terrific read more

This is our go to place when headed out of Tahoe back to Sacramento. The staff are so kind and friendly. The food is delicious every time and we get great recommendations to try new menu items!!!! We love to sit outside and enjoy the beautiful weather! We have had many items from the breakfast and lunch menus. We usually have great mimosas too but skipped those this time!!! read more

The Getaway Cafe - Ortega Turkey Melt - American Near Me - Meyers, California

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Spectacular service! Despite being extremely busy, our waitress was so warm and friendly and made us feel welcome and right at home. I ordered the chorizo quesadilla, which was recommended to us. It was delicious. We sat outside on their nice patio, and there is a good reason it was voted best breakfast in Lake Tahoe. It has the winning trifecta: good food, great service and a nice rustic atmosphere. read more

The Getaway Cafe - Chorizo quesadilla - American Near Me - Meyers, California