Tunnel Creek Café

This is a favorite brunch of ours in the area where you can find really great indoor and outdoor seating. The outdoor seating during the summer is amazing and there’s decent seating indoors for the winter. It’s a pay first at the cashier and get your food brought to you place which is convenient and is fast. The food can be a bit inconsistent, but it’s overall good. Their drinks are amazing, I’ve never had a bad drink there! Super dog friendly, I recommend this spot for both small and big groups. All staff are very friendly.

We wanted to try Tunnel Creek Cafe for a quick breast prior to starting an adventurous day in the area. It didn't disappoint and we were in and out quickly. I had the ponderosa plate with chicken apple sausage. Staff was friendly and knowledgeable about the area. It was a very friendly atmosphere and will dine here again when in the area.

My rating is based off of my food. Ordered the breakfast burrito w/house bacon jam. Pictures look better than it taste! It was more of a dessert favor than breakfast. The overly sweet flavor of the bacon jam made the burrito barely edible. Every bite felt as if I was pouring sugar directly into my mouth.

This was the perfect spot to grab food after hiking or biking. I got the Rancher Salad but turned it into a wrap and added blue cheese. It was so tasty and VERY filling. We could have split it, but it was great. The line around 12:15 was out the door, it moved slow, but wasn’t awful. There are plenty of seats inside and outside. And once ordered the food came pretty quickly. There was a guy playing guitar and singing and there were a few cornhole boards, too.

What a gem. Stopped in for a breakfast sandwich on our tour around Lake Tahoe and loved the setting, decor, and food. Definitely worth the stop!

I saw your reply, but he did tell me that I should’ve complained sooner, and he also said that if I had mentioned I had no cucumbers on my salad they would’ve brought them to me, and if I needed more ranch they’d have gotten it for me. But when I specifically ask for extra extra ranch and get two tiny cups it makes no sense to ask for more if they couldn’t listen to begin with. He said he only could refund 15 dollars of my food which i also I had a sandwich that had spring salad mix on it instead of lettuce which means actual lettuce (not spring salad mix-which was not an option) lettuce was an option on your menu which is what should've been on my sandwich. Sir /Ma'am, i do not lie i do not have time for that kind of nonsense. I would really like the refund of 55.17 to be put back on my card. I had never been to your little cafe and when I entered it seemed like a good place to eat till I got my food. A that wasn’t the first person I tried to talk to either I tried to get several people’s attention. But when you have a broken kneecap and are in a leg brace it’s hard to run after someone to get their attention. I mean unless you want me to chase them down and send you a bill for further injury to my knee? First impression, looked like a great place to eat The atmosphere is awesome. Though the cashier didn’t listen to my order and messed up my food completely, I got cold chicken on my salad which should’ve been hot, and I asked for cucumbers for my salad, the manager who came to the table To fix things was cocky, snotty and told me had I complained about my food sooner he would’ve fixed it. But this place has a line out the door and people every where how in the world am I supposed to complain when everyone I see has a handful of food. I’m super angry so my recommendation is don’t eat here. A this is the first time I’ve ever been here and I’m seriously disappointed because this is Tahoe!

Delicious food, warm atmosphere, friendly service Adjacent to the parking for the East Shore Lake Tahoe Trail, the café offers picturesque views. It’s an ideal pit stop during your Tahoe adventures. Don’t miss their tasty tacos, hamburgers, and flavorful soups. And if you’re a vegetarian, they have great options for you too!

⭐️ Five-Star Review for Tunnel Creek Café – North Lake Tahoe ⭐️ Tunnel Creek Café is hands down one of the best breakfast spots in North Lake Tahoe! ☕️🍳🥞 The coffee alone is worth the visit—they offer a variety of options, and everything is brewed to perfection. 🔥 I had a breve cappuccino that was expertly made ☕️✨, while she enjoyed her coffee with alternative milk 🥛(almond or oat, I believe). So many options to choose from! 🎯 #CoffeeLovers ☕️ #BreveDoneRight #CafeVibes For breakfast, she had eggs over easy 🍳 on avocado toast 🥑🍞, topped with fresh arugula 🌿—a simple yet delicious choice. Meanwhile, I went all in with the Grand Slam All-American breakfast 🥞🥓🍳🌭—loaded with sausage, bacon, eggs, and pancakes! 😋 We even ordered extra bacon 🥓🔥 because, well, why not? Everything was cooked just right and absolutely hit the spot. 🎯💯 #BaconForDays 🥓🔥 #BreakfastGoals #FoodieLife The atmosphere here is another reason to visit. It’s rustic and full of character 🤠🏔️, with that classic Tahoe charm. We sat beneath a giant pair of bull horns 🐂⚡️, which definitely added to the wild West feel. 🤩 Plus, being so close to what used to be the Ponderosa Ranch 🌲🐴 brings that old-school Tahoe nostalgia to life. Such a cool spot! #RusticVibes 🤠🌲 #TahoeHistory #PonderosaThrowback ⚠️ Heads up—it can get hectic on big holidays 🎄🏔️, but Tunnel Creek Café is absolutely worth it. Whether you’re grabbing a quick coffee before a day of adventure 🏕️🚲 or sitting down for a hearty breakfast, this place delivers! 💯🔥 Five stars all the way! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #BreakfastInTahoe 🏔️☕️ #TunnelCreekCafe #FoodWorthTravelingFor 🍽️🚗💨 Over the years, I’ve done thousands of reviews, but for one reason or another, many never made it online when I originally wrote them. I’ve got them saved on my phone, so as I come across them, I’ll be posting them here and on my social media. If you enjoy my reviews, please look me up on Google Maps, give a like, a follow, and a share. Thank you! 🙌📍⭐️ #FoodieReviews #TravelEats #SupportLocal

We picked Tunnel Creek Café based on Yelp reviews, and we're so glad we did. Everything was absolutely delicious. You order at the counter, and they bring the food to your table. My husband had the basic breakfast plate, I ordered the Swedish oatmeal pancakes, and my son chose the French toast. The eggs were some of the best we've ever had--super fluffy and flavorful--and the coffee was excellent. We also loved the cozy, welcoming ambiance of the café. After breakfast, we did a beautiful two-mile snow hike with our dog along the Tahoe East Shore Trail, starting at Tunnel Creek. The trail goes through the tunnel and offers stunning overlooks of Lake Tahoe, making it the perfect post-breakfast outing. Overall, it was a fantastic experience, and we would absolutely come back again--whether for breakfast, lunch, or maybe even dinner next time.

Worth the drive from any North Tahoe town! We were searching for an all-day breakfast spot and pleased to discover this darling old town charm cafe. The decor is charming, bright and inviting. employees young and friendly and food was terrific. Great menu and service was great! It's a counter order -get your own coffee type of place which adds to the local feel charm full of Tahoe and Ponderosa Ranch photos . It's Christmas time and loved the Christmas rock mix. Food was delicious. Coffee fresh and a friendly upbeat staff. Will be back!

Fun place with indoor and outdoor seating. Great place to bring kids and dogs as they have an outdoor fenced area and cornhole boards to use. Service was friendly. Customers order at the front and then they bring you the food. We were disappointed that they couldn't do poached eggs, and the hash was a little potato heavy, but tasty overall. Jalapeño bagel was delish as a breakfast sandwich. Would love to see seating with backs available outside as well. Perfect place to come before or after hiking monkey rock!

We have passed tunnel creek cafe so many times and finally decided to stop and have some breakfast. It was.... Okay... The location is great although very VERY busy all the time. It is nice they offer some free parking for customers. I ordered a hash scramble and my husband got a burrito. They were both pretty oily but didn't have much flavor. My food said it came with avocado but it was a dollop of Guac. I know that is still technically avocado but little things like that can easily be changed so customers know what they're getting. We also got a pumpkin latte and it too was not my favorite. Tasted a bit like a kuerig coffee instead of an espresso... The portions were big, but for the price I was underwhelmed with flavor. The staff was nice, but overwhelmed with the amount of guests.

Quality/Quantity - This was (and probably still is) the place to be. For both locals and tourists. But definitely for tourists.... We now only come during off peak seasons. Since improving the beautiful Tahoe East Shore Trail, the peak tourist scene is even more busy! Limited (1 hour) parking. The best way to pay for parking is right outside the lot. Or know where all the free local parking is, lol. Fairly simple menu. I have only been here for a light breakfast and drinks. 8 beers on tap, perfect after a good long hike or ride. Atmosphere - Decent size cafe. I especially like it during the off peak season. Cool, rustic, and classic Tahoe decor. Small limited 1 hour parking lot. But not an issue as we are in the off-peak season. Open 7 days a week from 9am to 3pm or 4pm. Yelp's hours differ; see website. Service - Good. Price - Reasonably priced, especially for a "tourist" area. But again, you have to cater to us locals during the off-peak season. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 2012, we have been day one customers. Also congrats on the success of your Flume Trail Bikes business.

We got a quick bite after the monkey rock trail. The burger with salad was a nice snack before heading out to grab a lunch. They have 1 hour customer parking for their restaurant. You can also park in the paid parking if you are going for a hike. Casual ambiance for good grab and go or sit down.

Looked up a breakfast place nearby while staying in Tahoe last week. Came across this place, which seemed promising with a pretty good rating. My husband and I shared the breakfast burrito. It was just "eh". Our friend also felt the same way about his breakfast bowl. If in town again, we will seek out a different breakfast joint.

We stopped back over to Ttunnel Creek Café for breakfast recently. Overall, the food continues to taste really good. However, there were a few things that were a bit annoying this time: - I ordered the Beesting bagel sandwich along with the Avocado Toast for my wife and I to split both. As I went to pay, I mentioned I would pay in cash to avoid the credit card surcharge. At that point, someone mentioned to the person at the register that they were out of bagels that day, even though they had just recently opened. - The guy had to re-ring up our entire order, and I swapped out a Breakfast Burrito instead. He had forgotten that I wanted to pay cash, and so he had to back out of that too. - He asked me what kind of salsa I wanted with the burrito, and I asked if I could have a little of both the red and the green. He didn't mention, and I only noticed once I saw the receipt, that I got charged $.50 for that. Otherwise, both items we ended up with were really tasty and the prices overall aren't too bad. Maybe they were just having a bad day... We would definitely go back.

Went here for a quick bite to eat before a morning bike ride. There were already maybe 15 people lined up even before the cafe was opened and a line out the door within the first 20 minutes of opening! Get there early if you want to eat here. You order your food first and get a number to sit down at a table. The food came out fairly quick and menu was pretty standard breakfast items I got a veggie breakfast burrito and orange juice and added onions and peppers in it which was a nice touch. Their green salsa is amazing with nice freshness and acidity that paired perfectly with the burrito. I saw a lot of people ordering the pancakes and French toast so I'll have to try that out next time as well. Parking is also pretty limited as a lot of people want to hike and bike near the east trail so come earlier if you can. The paid parking lot has about 20 spots or so and you pay at a machine with your license plate.

Perfect after hike meal! Once my friends and I finished hiking the Monkey Rock Trail, we were so hungry so being right next to the trail, we opted to try Tunnel Creek Cafe. This cafe did not disappoint as the portions are huge, food was delicious, and prices are affordable! I got the Ponderosa Plate and it was a hearty meal that satisfied all of my cravings. The French toast is also fluffy and just melts in your mouth. Great for a little sweet treat. It's a buy first then seat yourself system and the staff bring your food out for you. Service is fairly quick and there's not much of a wait. There's plenty of seating inside, but catch some fresh air outside or upstairs at their outdoor seating. I'll definitely be stopping by again the next time I visit Tahoe!

We were trying to get coffee and some light breakfast at a local coffee shop but the line was out the door. We've passed by Tunnel Creek Cafe many times, so we decided to order takeout from here instead. We ordered our food and a coffee, they said it would be ready in 15 mins. We drove over and I couldn't believe they already had a line out the door that wrapped around the building! This is what a weekend in Lake Tahoe looks like during the summer, unfortunately. Once I saw the line, I was even more thankful that I ordered takeout instead. I didn't see a place to go for picking up an order, so I just walked in through the patio to pass the long line. I walked up to the bar and asked where I should go for picking up an order. The guy helped me right then and there! I paid, he had my food ready in a bag, and I just waited a few extra minutes for the coffee. I was stoked that it was such a smooth process despite how busy they were! I got an iced vanilla latte, it was a great drink to have on a hot day! Flavors were spot on, it was the perfect latte. My husband and I both got bacon breakfast burritos which came with green or red salsa; of course, we had to try both. The burritos were really good! They were filled with tons of ingredients, the bacon pieces were noticeably thick and smoky. The burritos stayed together well and filled us up for several hours. We had a really good experience here, I'm excited to come back sometime in the shoulder season when they are less busy to have some food on their patio!

The location is the star here. The food was not it. We all thought it so bland. The outdoor tables and napkin holder, salt pepper etc haven't seen a towel or rag in a v long time.

This Cafe was AMAZING, the avocado toast add the two eggs was unbelievable!!! If you're looking for a cozy yummy coffee/breakfast stop I highly recommend!! My best friend and I came here twice in the 3 days we were in Tahoe! the service is wonderful, so kind and welcoming! 12/10 experienc!!

This place is great for dogs and lots out outdoor sitting. They don't have french toast until after 10:30 am. We came early and we had to get other options. The Philly steak sandwich was average I didn't like the taste as much it was like missing something more savory. I ate 1/3 of it. The breakfast burritos look okay I didn't eat it but I wouldn't order it based on what I saw. This place has a great location but the food was average.

Had Chai Latte and salad here! These orders might be simple but definitely satisfying! Huge area with indoor and outdoor seating. Welcoming and fun atmosphere. Staff were nice.

This place is wonderful! Got here about 15 minutes after they opened and the line was already pretty long but the wait wasn't so bad. Servers were nice and helpful. We sat outside cos it was a beautiful sunny Lake Tahoe morning with the cool breeze and birds chirping :) we got the French toast, which was flavorful and soft. Served with strawberry sauce and syrup. Also got the pancakes, which were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Served with butter and syrup. There was 1 restroom but it was clean and stocked. Definitely a go-to, before Monkey Trail hike.

If you're looking for a convenient and hearty brunch spot before your hike in North Tahoe, definitely check out Tunnel Creek Cafe (especially if you're by/parking at Incline Village)! Stopped by here to use the bathroom after parking but ended up grabbing breakfast, with no regrets! The line to order was long and slow at 10 AM on a weekend, but once we ordered, the food and drinks came out not long after. We ordered their limited French toast, which was made from fresh challah and strawberry puree, and was one of the BEST I've ever had. The cheesesteak was also made well and stuffed with high quality cuts of steak, although there wasn't much cheese. Their coffee was decent, but definitely not the best roast. Recommend sitting inside to avoid the swarm of bees and taking advantage of their free 1 hour parking if you can't find a space in the park lots!

Love this place. 2nd time there. First time for lunch tho. Loved the miso broth. Tea eggs were done perfectly. And the skin on the duck was rendered to perfection. Great service, I'm a FTM and the server Dani saw me wrestling with my LO and offered support and had a gave me a great solution for a diaper changing area. The vibe is always great too. I the only thing I wish they had was a diaper changing station. But the little stool I made do with in the front restroom.

Iffy hours and overrated food, IMO. Great spot at the bottom of the tunnel creek and flume trails, but I have not had an experience here that matches the hype.

This place was absolutely amazing in every aspect. The view was gorgeous so if the weather is good then definitely sit outside. The food was absolutely delicious. We enjoyed it so much that we went twice during our stay in Tahoe of 3 days lol. The line was long but it does move at a steady pace. A must try is their Chai Tea. It was so creamy and had the perfect spice balance.

Tunnel Creek Cafe is a great stop just outside of Incline Village on the start of the large walking trail that runs along Lake Tahoe. They have a gorgeous patio area that surrounds the whole property. We enjoyed sitting outside near the corn hole boards. Our group ordered the green brûlée French toast, the bee sting, some eggs, and some coffees. They were out of cold brew so I settled on iced americano. Food here is good. Get the crème brûlée French toast. It's so good they only make a limited amount each day and it sells out! Slightly pricey due to the tourist nature of the cafe and being at the lake, but the portions were good so overall the value is fine. The service here is order at the counter and they deliver your food to you. The food came out pretty good quick. Parking is tricky as the free lot fills up quickly on busy days but there is tons of paid parking off the side of the highway.

Perfect spot for hungry hikers! We were lucky it was a Friday mid day because we walked right up to the counter. Years ago we waited in a line out to the parking lot! The pancakes were thick, crispy on the outside and moist and soft on the inside. Hearty and tasty. I don't know how they make them but we always get em! Turkey pesto was hot with melted cheese. Salad was Caesar possibly. That Sando had so much flavor. Don't mind the red tinted photos, we were relaxing under the UMBRELLAS!! Have water bowls for your pooches.

- The best french toast you'll ever have in your life!! - Service was superb and beyond my expectations - Cozy place to hangout

Don't be intimidated by the massive cars in the parking lot--they move fast here! From the moment you order to when you get your food, it's only about 5-10 minutes. The food is amazing! We always order the TC Hash with a protein, and the green salsa is to die for. Usually, we grab coffee at the local coffee shop, but today we got it here, and my vanilla latte was on point. Thank you for always fueling us before our day!

A local favorite, we always enjoy visiting Tunnel Creek Cafe. On this day, we stopped by for lunch. Parking during the summer is always a game of patience, so come prepared. I ordered the "Hot Sierra Burger", a Smash Patty served with Bacon, Cheddar Cheese, Grilled Onions and Jalapeños. I held the BBQ Sauce, which I'm sure would have been good but wasn't feeling it on this day. The burger was cooked to perfection. The bacon, cheese and onions were the perfect blend of flavors, to complement the patty but I felt that it was the Jalapeno Peppers that were the "pièce de résistance". The perfect topper to an already great burger. My wife had the Turkey Club. A delicious blend of Turkey, Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Avocado and Mayo. Our friends had the Turkey Pesto, which looked amazing. Sitting outside, on this day, there was plenty of seating. We were lucky enough to grab a table with nice shade from the awning. Shade is a premium on the warm summer days of Tahoe. There was a band playing during the lunch hour. A nice complement of chill classic rock and roll. There were two points that were less than stellar. The sandwiches are served with chips. The serving size of the chips was disappointingly small. You can do better. The restaurant asks guests to bus their own tables. The prior guests left our table with a filthy array of dirty plates, half-finished drinks and a rather disgusting selection of unfinished sandwiches. I can appreciate that this is not the restaurant's fault per se but jeez, your mother doesn't work here, clean up after yourselves. A disappointing distraction to an otherwise lovely lunch on the patio at Tunnel Creek Cafe.

We decided to go to breakfast here after snowshoeing. I've been here before and wanted to take my daughter and friends here to try. It didn't disappoint! Tunnel Creek Cafe is conveniently located next to the Sand Harbor walking trail and Monkey Rock . It usually has a beautiful view if you're sitting outside but with all the snow we had to eat indoors which was still cozy, cabin vibe. We ordered at the counter and were quickly served. I ordered the avocado toast. My daughter and her friend ordered the same but with an egg or gluten free bread. The avocado toast is served on a thick multi seeded soft bread. The toast had a good amount of an avocado smear loaded with fresh yellow and red Cherry tomatoes. A delicious marinated onion and fresh salad on top of the bread with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar and finally topped with pumpkin seeds. Love the food here and the rustic cabin feel! The parking is free right in front of the restaurant for one hour!

I've always passed by this place or parked nearby and went hiking above this place. But finally a couple friends invited me to go and watch another friend perform their music at their outdoor patio here. They have a decent amount of parking in addition to the parking people use for the hiking and biking. They have bikes for rent Nextdoor too. They have breakfast and lunch items across the board. I got their Swedish pancakes and they are so good and different! Worth it just for those! Their breakfast and lunch sandwiches are good too that my husband got the bee sting and it's the best thing ever...it was soo good! They have a cute indoor and outdoor seating. You first order at the counter and then find seating. Would definitely come here again!

laid back atmosphere, fast service, and bus your own table. I had the breakfast bacon burrito. Portion was large, so i could only eat half

Really good breakfast burrito. Service was fast and the staff were all nice. I highly recommend. Can't beat the scenery!

I stop here every time I'm in Tahoe and you should too! Fun atmosphere with delicious food and service! Hands down the best salad I've had in a long time!

Each one of the girls on our trip got coffee, and every cup was yummy the French toast was soooooo good, don't sleep on it. Their butter was a game changer. Actually everything we ordered was great. The seating can be a little tight, so planning ahead is key.

This is a nice place for lunch if it is NOT a weekend. We ate there for lunch on a Thursday and it was great, no problem finding a parking space. I had the Philly Cheese steak ($16) and it was good and dog friendly too. We came back 2 days later and it was a 3 ring s**t show. We couldn't find a parking spot for a mile. It's on the walking trail to hidden beach.

This is a great option for a little café in incline Village. Counter service and good food. When we were there, it was standing room only, they are popular.

We try to make it a yearly tradition to visit Tahoe whenever we can, and we always enjoy the food options in Incline Village. This place was absolutely amazing everything we ordered was delicious and really hit the spot! We came at a time when it wasn't busy (lucky us), ordered at the counter, and grabbed a table. The food came out hot, fresh, and full of flavor. We'll definitely be coming back!

Best food I've had in a very long time- The BLT looked amazing but I had the Hoss burger- it was incredible

They got very good food here. Try to be there early because otherwise they seem to run out of stuff. Do not order anything different than what's on the menu because you might not get it the way you want it. You have to wait in line to get to the register, and the system is different than what you expect everywhere else you order at the register, and then they delivered the food to you. they got an awesome place to sit outside, great during summer.

Until last night I only thought of Tunnel Creek for breakfast and lunch, but they have transformed it into a legitimate dinner spot. They added touches like velvet drapes, low lighting, new art, and white table cloths to spruce the place up, making it nice and cozy. The space is intimate--maybe 8 tables and they try to space out reservations in order to make everything fresh and to order. They have a small but nice cocktail and wine list and the menu has nice choices. We started with the steamer clams: my favorite dish of the evening. One of us had the ramen with scallops (also good and a nice sized portion, but only came with two scallops), and the fish of the day, which was also good but could have used more asparagus to fill out the plate. I had the eggplant. The toping was delicious (pomegranate seeds, quinoa, and a yummy sauce), but the eggplant could have been roasted longer to soften it. It was a little chewy. The sides it came with were delicious. Service was wonderful and attentive. I recommend!

Tunnel Creek Cafe is a great place to grab a bite. I went with Ponderosa (breakfast) plate. Husband had the Philly cheese steak. Both were good. Staff is friendly. Prices are reasonable. Love the different levels to sit at. Live music was playing. Wonderful, casual dining where dogs are allowed.

Busy busy cafe with lines out the door. Order at the counter and if you eat there, you get a number and they bring the food to you. We stopped by on a Sunday afternoon after a 5 mile hike on the east Tahoe shore trail. They have lots of options for sandwiches & burgers. Also with kids meal. Bleu burger: blue cheese, bacon, burger. 4 stars husband enjoyed it. He ate everything. Pesto turkey sandwich: 5 stars according to the little one. She ate every bite within a quick amount of time so I knew she really liked it. I can see the gooey cheese and pesto sauce. Turkey club sandwich: 5 stars. One of the best sandwiches I've had with thick slices of turkey, crispy well cooked thick bacon, avocado and fresh veggies with some whole grain bread. It was do delicious. Only bad thing was the side salad which was a bit salty from the dressing but otherwise 2 thumbs up. We sat out side under the tree shades and there was live music!!! Loved it. Enjoy our food and the music. Sorry for the red color. It was the umbrella shade.

Chris (outside bartender with cool beard) is the man. recommended us two great drinks. also management should get him a fan-mister or something, he was sweating up a storm! lol

Great place to get a bite before or after a hike to monkey rock!! Nice burger with a cold beer is hard to beat...... Cheers!

Gayle and I have talked a lot about going up the Lake for a relatively easy hike. But there's something about living in the high desert of the Carson Valley and making the drive up to a more crowded Alpine Nevada that has served as a mental roadblock. Last Saturday, with Gayle was out-of-town, I signed up for a joint TBY/NHJC hike that started at the Tunnel Creek Cafe. We then walked down towards Sand Harbor, enjoyed the stunning Lake Tahoe scenery, and paused a few times for spiritual reflection. It was a great time out, and with a few long drives on each end that made it all worth it. The Tunnel Creek Cafe has its own parking space, but since I wasn't there just for the restaurant, I parked early in one of the nearby paid parking spots along the trail. Before the hike started, I enjoyed coffee and a cookie at the Cafe and when I came back, there was a tasty Lunch (either inside or out). This place was a perfect bookend for this trek. And now that I know the lay of the land a little better, this is one hike that I'll repeat soon with Gayle. But as we move into the summer season, we make stick to the early side of weekdays, for both the trail and the restaurant.

Great honey cinnamon latte. Loved the ambiance. The place is also right off one of the popular trails which is nice.

Good food. Good drinks. Good staff (who gave my crazy pup bacon ). Good amount of seating with umbrellas. Will go again

We visited Tunnel Creek Cafe on a Wednesday afternoon around 2:20 PM. We rode our bikes here at the end of our East Short Trail exploration and were ready to eat. We locked up our bikes and headed inside to wait in a decent size line of maybe 10 - 15 people or so. When it came time to order the staff was friendly and helpful enough. I asked about adding Cold Foam to my iced coffee drink and he checked with someone else and said they could do it. I asked for a side of Sausage to go with our order. We went and sat outside to wait for our food to be brought out. There was a nice seating area where you will be greeted by hungry and brave birds and chipmunks who all want a taste. When the food was delivered the iced coffee did not have the cold foam and I was missing the side of sausage. I checked my receipt and he never input the side of sausage. I figured they didn't charge me so I would let it be. I ordered the avocado toast with eggs on top and my wife ordered the protein bowl. I thought it all tasted fine but was hoping for a more tasty meal after all our biking. I think this place benefits from being one of the few spots in the area. In my opinion, everything was good not great and so I am giving it a 3 star review and was disappointed they missed my request for the cold foam and the side of sausage even though he nodded that he had everything down. Most people will eat here because it is quite quaint and has less competition. It was just okay for me thought. Your mileage may vary.

This is a great little place to stop off and get a sandwich if you are hiking or driving by in the road. It's super cute on the outside. When you walk in, you go up to the counter and place your order. They give you a number and will bring you your food, but after you finish eating, you are required to bus your own table. I mentioned this because I think it's a little bit crazy that they are asking for Tips. Even though we tipped well, considering that the only service they provide is bringing the food to the table, it's a little bit much to ask for tips. Since this was our our first time, we didn't know what it was like, but we'll definitely keep that in mind the next time we come through.. Since I have a gluten allergy, they do have gluten-free bread. I had the grilled cheese sandwich and it was so, so tasty! The tomato soup that came with it was also gluten-free, but to be honest, it tasted more like marinara sauce. my guy got a sandwich that he also enjoyed. We would definitely come back again! Cute little find.

This place is the best! True Tahoe vibes with delicious food, impeccable service that's consistent and authentic. Choose anything on the menu - it's all made with love.

This is a great spot to get a tasty breakfast of lunch. You order at the counter and they bring the food out to you. They have a full espresso bar and make great mocha and coffee drinks too. So good that our friend couldn't stop raving about the taste of his quad-shot mocha. I had the go to breakfast of eggs, potatoes and toast and it was really good. Cooked perfectly and the food quality is better than other breakfast spots around town. My friends both enjoyed their breakfast sandwiches and agree it's a solid place to add to our list. People here are nice and it's casual and chill.

We came here for a late breakfast before heading down to hidden beach. The decor gives you the cabin feel and the staff were friendly. Do note that when you walk in, you should pick your own table and then head to the counter to order. After you order, you're given a number stand for your table of choice. The waiters will come to your table with food. But after, you're also expected to clean your own table by placing dishes in the nearby baskets. We ordered the turkey pesto, cheesesteak, French toast, and the ponderosa plate. The turkey pesto was great, meaty and flavorful with a nice toast on the outside. This came with a choice of salad or chips. The cheesesteak was made with ribeye and also came with a choice of chips or salad. The French toast came with butter and jam and tasted sweet with flavoring of a creme brûlée. The ponderosa plate is a breakfast plate, coming with a choice of bacon, sausage, ham, chicken apple sausage, or bacon jam. Two eggs, toast, and potatoes are also part of the plate. We got hash browns for our plate, but they were bland and pale. The hash browns were not brown and could use some extra time to crisp up. Overall the food was mostly great. The sandwiches were tasty but there were some inconsistency with the breakfast plate.