Rosie's Café

“Where Taxidermy Meets Toast Points” Rosie’s Café in Tahoe City is what happens when your grandmother’s attic, a taxidermy shop, and a really solid brunch spot all collide in a beautiful, maple-syrup-scented explosion. You walk in and instantly wonder if you’ve stepped into a 1970s time capsule curated by someone with a deep emotional connection to moose heads and model airplanes. And I mean that in the BEST way. The food? Picture your childhood comfort meals if your childhood was spent vacationing with eccentric millionaires who loved sourdough and bacon. My eggs were fluffier than a conspiracy theory podcast host. The hashbrowns were crispy enough to reawaken my soul. Even the toast had that smug, buttery confidence you only get at high elevations. The service was fast, friendly, and full of genuine Tahoe charm, i.e., everyone looked like they could ski backwards with a Bloody Mary in hand. Respect. Now, let’s talk restrooms — because this is where Rosie’s separates itself from the herd. The men’s room features a trough. That’s right, fellas, prepare to relive your high school gym locker room glory days, shoulder-to-shoulder with strangers, making awkward eye contact with the elk on the wall. But wait — plot twist — the water temperature at the sink was HOT. Not “lukewarm surprise” hot. I’m talking “therapeutic spa hand treatment” hot. Five stars just for that. Final thoughts: Come for the food, stay for the ambiance, and leave with cleaner hands than you expected. Rosie’s is a Tahoe treasure, a brunch fever dream, and a celebration of all things weird, warm, and wonderful.

Our server, Kira, was spectacular! She was very attentive, breakfast food was great and the decorations were cute. They also have a mini alcohol slushie (during summer) stand at the front of the store! We would come back here.

Friendly place with luscious food, breakfast til 2:00 pm, attentive staff, menu with something for everyone. My wife usually takes out 1/2 of her meal as leftover, but the veggie sandwich was too good not to consume right away. Didn’t try the fries or soup. Oatmeal is so hot you will burn your mouth if you’re not careful.

Rosie’s Had the fastest half order of eggs Benedict ever! That size portion was just perfect without overeating or feeling wasteful, and I got a loaf of cinnamon raisin bread to take back to my vacation spot for future breakfasts. The 3 kids have now had it for two breakfasts and I still have bread left. I’m a baker by trade so my kids are bread snobs and they LOVED it!

My wife and little boy were visiting from Scotland and we came here for breakfast. The lady who seated us didn't give us the warmest welcome. Our server on the other hand was amazing, she was a dark haired young lady, I can't recall her name. She was warm, enthusiastic and even came to wave us goodbye when we left. The food was incredible, we had the waffles and I had the biscuits and gravy. As a first time visitor to the USA this was a perfect introduction to the cuisine. Many thanks for the excellent service and wonderful food. Hopefully we will be back sometime.

Food was pretty good but the portions were incredibly small for the price. I get that’s it Tahoe but 16 dollars for a burrito that looks like this is ridiculous, my friend described the burrito as bland and lacking the salsa it was suppose to have. My pancakes and eggs were good but for 15 bucks isn’t super worth it. My friends scrambled eggs were also pretty tasty but again not a large portion. Hash-browns were also bland as well. However the server was nice and accommodating!

A must stop every time I’m in Tahoe! The cutest coziest little diner with delicious food! I had the eggs benecado and both the hollendaise and florentine sauces were soooo good! The service is also so warm and inviting! Renee was my server and she made me feel like I was a friend just coming over for breakfast. Such a warm, inviting person to be around and super fast/attentive at the same time. Definitely a Tahoe favorite!! + strong wifi for a bit of computer work is always a plus!

Stopped for a quick lunch before driving around to see Lake Tahoe. My husband and I ordered a Combo pizza to share. The pizza came out after 15 minutes and it looked good. It’s very fresh and the crust was crunchy. We both loved it. Staffs were friendly and price reasonable. A nice place for lunch or quick bite.

This place has been a stalwart eatery for me since the early 80's when I was a college student in San Francisco and Lake Tahoe was a frequent visitor to the area. My classmate buddy's family had and still has a condo in Incline Village and Rosie's was a fun drive as a breakfast destination, even in the dregs of those college hangovers, but when you're young, even those were worth it. And so, Rosie's was always a welcomed treat in the morning, some cups of coffee and a hearty meal, perhaps before hitting the slopes or going back to the condo to, what else?...go back to sleep. Perhaps it wasn't just that the food was consistently good, but the ambience, the reliability of it being there and the memories throughout the years, this is a personal legacy place. And on this visit, with all the vintage decorative junk all over the place, this isn't just a food place to me, it's a place where a whole lot of youth happened, my middle ages and it continues on as I enter my senior years. That gives you with a warm, fuzzy feeling every time I enter this restaurant.

Lovely service and very cute atmosphere and decor. Very lively bar and dining areas, seated us for 8 on short notice. Food was disappointing. Burgers fell apart, table was overall disappointed with dishes. Several order mix-ups, service was very courteous and attentive and didn't charge. Lovely establishment for a casual bite or larger groups!

Great place for a snack and some drinks! Came by after a long day on the slopes! I highly recommend for a good time, some good service, and the cutest bicycles decked out around the place! Pretty bustling the later in the evening you show up!

Great breakfast spot, but I got lunch and it was great! Ambiance was amazing and the service was a great experience as well.

Fast service and warm Coffee. Plenty of parking behind Rosie's. Friendly neighborhood and safe to walk they clear the roads here when it snows . Food was good during egg shortage

Interesting interior with bikes hanging and other transportation elements in their decor. It has the family diner ambiance. Service is ok. They're pretty fast with their service. Food was just ok. I had the cheeseburger with blue cheese and they put too much blue cheese that it overpowered the whole meal. I've had the same kind of burger at other places where I enjoyed the balanced flavor. Rosie's kind of missed on this one. I was not able to try their coffee since we came for dinner. I'd probably give this place another go for brunch.

Had lunch here and got loco moco, all meat pizza and hot chocolate. Everything was good and tasty. Our server was nice and prompt. The place looked cozy and clean. Perfect for the cold weather.

I'm guessing this is a hot spot for tourist. Our hotel wanted to charge us $20ea for some super basic buffet style breakfast, hell. NO. For $20 each, definitely would rather go out to a restaurant near by. Passed by Rosie's a few times and it always looked busy so we wanted to go to early before their peak hours aka brunch time. The restaurant is so cute and unique with all their decor and service was good! I always tend to get breakfast items I normally do not cook at home. Not can't but just simply do not. Usually that's a crab cake benedict but since this was not available, an egg benedict will do and it was good.

Service was great. My Corned Beef Hash was awful, barely edible. Always busy but it is geared toward the tourist traffic. Not a favorite.

This place has a cool, eclectic vibe. We greeted and seated warmly and promptly. Our server, Marina, was simply outstanding. At first I was concerned about how our meals would turn out because of the extensive menu. No worries! The Italian sandwich was piled with fresh ingredients. And I do mean piled! The quiche of the day was loaded with delicious ingredients served with a hearty portion. Most items were priced in the $16-18 range. Looking at other diners plates, all portions are huge. Decent selection of draft beer and several specialty cocktails. Bring an appetite! Cheers! Cheers!

We were excited to try this place and their chicken fried steak but the disorganized service disappointed us. We came in Saturday 12pm and asked for an outdoor table for 2 with dog. It wasn't busy at all but we still waited maybe 5 minutes while the staff were chatting with each other before a host acknowledged us. They estimated 15 mins for an outdoor table to open up but there were already a few available so I'm not sure why we didn't get seated right away. We waited about 30 mins before we decided to leave.

Been coming here for years. Always a good meal and everyone is so nice. Wife had the chorizo scramble and I had the sort of Joe's scramble. Both were very delicious.

A rustic American country style place. Love the vibe here. They have a lovely patio. And enough space for our dog babies to comfortably settle here. We drove an hour from South Lake Tahoe to the north shore for this place. It's a comfort breakfast place to us. I ordered my French toasts topped with fruits and nuts. And the thick maple syrup. Soooooo good! He ordered his Benedict and loved it! The place and people are just so warm here. Definitely worth the trip!

We came into Tahoe City at about 130pm, and it was pretty busy already. We saw the bar/restaurant from off the road while driving around the lake. The parking is challenging, to say the least. But when you get lucky, it is great to get out and stretch the legs and to grab a beer and something to eat. Like I said earlier, it was already very busy, so we sat at the bar. *Dennis, the bar keep was great and served us our beverages and our food. We ordered a patty melt with chicken noodle soup and a draft beer. The beer is a local brew from Truckee called 50/50. It is a Tahoe pilsner (pilz). So, if you're beaten from driving and in need of some food, coffee, and a brew, this is your place. Great service, food, and local people.

Nice! Great All American food and nicely prepared lunch burgers with salads! Interior decor is great!

They have a big menu so there's something for everyone - breakfast and lunch. I had a Cobb Salad and they were nice enough to switch out the Gorgonzola for me - fresh salad was just what I wanted. My friends had quesadillas and were very happy.

A great place to go when the weather is not nice. Denise is great. He's been with Rosie's for over 40 years. He has so many stories to tell. We always enjoy our Raymond fizz or a mimosas. The chorizo scramble was very filling. Perfect stop for a snowy Saturday morning. My girl loves mimosas, and when she's happy, I am happy. I highly recommend Rosie's Café. It won't disappoint. Service is cordial and quick. Reservations are recommended. It's always busy.

Wanted to give this place a visit again since I tried it the last time i came to Tahoe and was craving it. Rosie's is a cute restaurant that has a full bar and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Since it was the Monday after thanksgiving, it was pretty empty inside as everyone has gone home or back to work. The host sat us next to the fireplace as it was kinda chilly outside. I ordered the steak and eggs and my bf ordered the Reuben. The steak and eggs was pretty good except for the hash browns were pretty hard and crunchy which wasn't too good. The Reuben was soo good and I would def come back again to order that! Other than the food, our server was great and attentive!

Superlative mahi mahi sandwich, absolutely the best I have ever had on the Mainland, sets the tone for a wonderful lunch across from the lake.

The food was not good. Didn't look good, didn't taste good... hash browns were cold and not cooked enough. There were only 2 other tables occupied when we got there so it's not like they were too busy. We will definitely not be going back.

Service slow but they were busy and they did apologise. Food is okay. Nothing special. Large 2 storey dining room. Old school bar. Prices on par with Tahoe prices. I'll leave up to you to try it.

This cute cafe was within walking distance of our hotel, so we gave it a try. You go in and there are all sorts of bicycles on display, amongst a fireplace, moose head, and a variety of other items! We were seated immediately. They have an extensive menu, so it was hard to choose. I got the grilled mahi sandwich on sourdough (special request), and a side salad. My husband got the fried chicken dinner with mashed potatoes/gravy and some yummy zucchini/carrot veggie mix (cooked just right, a bit crunchy yet!). We shared a bowl of chili as an appetizer. Our server, Janice, was fun, as well as attentive to any needs we might have. A great experience!

The food here is really very good. I had the pot roast with veggies and it was excellent... simple food, simple presentation and that was OK with me. I will come here again, and probably order the pot roast again. Other two orders were burgers and I was told they were very good. The service was very friendly though somewhat unprofessional and hurried. They seemed a little short-handed. I found ambiance cozy and casual and the prices unpretentiously reasonable.

Breakfast this morning at Rosie's Cafe in Tahoe City was wonderful. I had the Quiche and my husband had the waffle with eggs and bacon. The food was delicious, service was very friendly and the atmosphere was nice and casual. Great location and easy street parking. We would definitely go back!

Can't speak for the food as I just had cocktails but the service was good, seems like a cool little bar and restaurant to hangout. Across the street from the lake. Very beautiful. Plates of food I saw looked appetizing.

Fantastic little local owned restaurant. Service and food were excellent. Cheeseburger was one of the best I've had in a long time! The warm veggie sandwich with cheese was so delicious. Grilled mushrooms, onions, cheese & peppers with melted cheese, tomatoes & avocado. Forgot food pics but it was all amazing. Our server Jimmy was a pleasure to talk with and very efficient with service.

We asked for a certain table and the hostess immediately said "No. We're not seating there. The room had two other tables occupied. If the wait staff can't handle a two-top, maybe you'd best look to either add another server ( and pay them reasonable wages) or replace the ones who can't work a full section! We ordered corned beef hash, because the menu said it was 'house made'. Frankly, it seemed Hormel-ish and had no exciting flavors...I truly couldn't distinguish it from Hormel, which is what lots of restaurants serve. Server was nice, but ditzy. I asked her to bring me a receipt with the total, including the cash tip and she just brought me the receipt with no tip noted. Small aggravations lead to not going back. Frankly, Lake Tahoe's restaurant scene is less than stellar. I'm under impressed.

Came up for our end of summer trip. Played golf this morning & stopped by for breakfast/lunch. I had the Chorizo & eggs with hash browns. Was very tasty & came with a Flores tortilla. Hubby had the Tahoe Loco Moco. Said it was good. Cooked with sausage Pattie's instead of ground beef. Inside is still nostalgic. We ate on the patio with our pup. Waitress was very nice & friendly. Nice place to eat & look at the beautiful lake.

Next to common's beach. Came here for breakfast super nicely staff and homely.Plenty of parking walking distance

Rosie's is a Tahoe staple! One of the only businesses that has several decades behind it, so I love coming here for the vibes, decorations, and history as well as the food. It's a very American menu, and we loved everything we got. The tiki punch was also a great addition to brunch. Everyone is friendly, attentive, and provided a relaxing atmosphere. I definitely recommend stopping by for Breakfast, Lunch, or a bit of both.

You can feel the love the owners put into this place. Great for a diner breakfast we split the eggs Benedict and a side of bacon. Coffee was hot, food was good and service was warm and friendly. Great spot!

Came Tuesday for brunch, we were very pleased with the service and the menu. They had plenty of hospitable waitresses, service was quick. They serve breakfast and lunch. We decided to share the vegetarian pizza which was delicious! The crust was perfect, a little crisp on the bottom and fresh toppings. I think Rosies is going to be our new first go to for breakfast and lunch while in town.

The coffee here is very good if you are a black coffee drinker. Food is very good, classic breakfast and pancakes staples plus some Mexican classics like Huevos Rancheros , that one was my favorite Service is fast, effective and courteous lol We went there on a busy sunday morning and got in right away ( only 2 of us ) bigger groups might wait longer on busy season

I am actually sitting outside while I write this review. I ordered the all meat pizza- first one came back undercooked so I sent it back then they give it to me literally over cooked with Burnt edges around most of the pepperoni. I started to walk out to walk back and said hey let me get a picture of that and the white old bald guy (supposedly the manager) tells me uh no and walks it to the back. Mind you the manager was the one that served the pizza both times- no quality control. Heading over to Shady side lounge to get some amazing food! I live here in Tahoe city and I won't be back ever.

We had a great time at Rosie's! They were very kid friendly with good kid menu options. There were also lots of options on the menu for everyone. It was nice stopping here for lunch after skiing.

Pretty cool atmosphere inside this cafe, practically on the water. Hanging bikes, motorcycles and sports decor. Food was decent and the service was amazing. We were there on a Sunday and they had tons of TV's playing football so all the boys were happy. Food options include breakfast, pizza, burgers. Bar area too.

Sunday morning breakfast, perfect setting and great team work service. Many options and reasonable prices. They have classic valuable bicycles and the interior is entertaining.

Rosies café was a pleasant surprise just off the main drag on Lake Tahoe's western shores. Arriving mid afternoon we had no problem finding parking or getting a table. The restaurant has a very cool selection of refurbished, antique bicycles and sleds. The diner is exceptionally casual and includes a full-service bar for anyone just looking for happy hour cocktail. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner options are available according to the time of the day. The service was good and the food was great. I highly recommend checking this little corner of Tahoe City out when you're in the area.

Skip this one. Decent reviews, so we thought we'd give it a try and it was just bad overall. Each dish was just...off. Waffle was bland, pancakes were both funny tasting and dense. The best part of the meal was the syrup, and it wasnt even real maple. We all had tummy aches after. Super neat/eclectic interior though! But really, skip this. And drive a few minutes north to the old post office cafe- bomb food and big portions

My dad got the Tahoe Loco Moco which he enjoyed and I got the Green Eggs and Ham scramble which was delicious and game with a side of toast and has browns. Outdoor patio seating is dog friendly and had water bowl. Good service.

Service and food and atmosphere was amazing at the small little place in Tahoe city I definitely recommend.

NEVER OPEN FOR DINNER. Have lived in Tahoe since the 70's. Can absolutely respect the staffing issues since COVID times. But now even in heart of summer tourism how is dinner service not happening?? I get shoulder season. But last 6x we've gone at night totally empty. Bar only. Please place a large sign out front maybe saying not serving dinner. Dining options are so limited in Tahoe city this is a real real disappointment i hear from all locals and tourists.

Used to be really good. The food was not as fresh. Everyone at the table was disappointed except my son who ordered raviolis which he loved.

Service was not so great first arrived we were waiting outside to be seated and a old man one of the workers came out and asked us rudely what are we doing there didn't bother to ask if we needed help or have been helped already. Once we were seated he rudely took our orders and never asked if we wanted drinks!

I didn't catch his name but the old man that was serving us was rude and disrespectful. Throwing napkins on our table over our heads instead handing it to us. Then to top it off my uncle asked one of the waitresses that was nearby our table at the time for some a1 sauce and she replied "you would need to ask your waitress not me". The food was mediocre but service was awful. This was my first time visiting Lake Tahoe but this will be for sure my last time eating at this establishment.

The food is sort of plain but it was expected. I love the random decorations, very entertaining to look around. The service was good and the waiter came by quickly.

Food was solid, served hot, exactly what we were hoping for. Service was good efficient and friendly. The only knock was she took away my plate while I was eating. Perhaps she was going on break because there was no waiting for a table. Rosie's is a cool place kitschy vibe. I'd go back.

I have been here a few times now, and it is always good. Rosie's Cafe has a quirky cafe with lots of miscellaneous items on the ceiling and walls (sleds, skis, bikes, moose head with a Santa hat). Typically I come for breakfast, which is served until two, and it is always packed. This was my first time coming for lunch and I was able to get seated right away. Got the grilled chicken sandwich with a side salad. The sandwich was big - grilled chicken breast, lettuce, tomatoes, bacon, with a guacamole sauce on a wheat bun. Chicken was cooked great and the sandwich was tasty, but it was a little messy with all of the guacamole sauce. Rosie's also serves cocktails, beer, and wine. I got the bloody mary, which was good, but no frills. We all liked the food and our waitress was very friendly. Great place to stop for breakfast in Tahoe City!

Best huevos rancheros I've ever had. The morning bartender Dennis is a national treasure