Old Post Office Cafe

5245 N Lake Blvd, Carnelian Bay
(530) 546-3205

Recent Reviews

Susan J.

If I could give more than 5 starts, I would. The service and food were amazing. Wish we discovered this place earlier in our trip. Definitely will be back (and can't wait)!

Linda H.

Excellent food and service and such a darling interior! Breakfast and lunch are equally delicious and the portions are generous.

Just Another Diner A.

It's a breakfast cafe. Breakfast and lunch. Located in a remodeled house which leads to some challenges for the servers as they disappear around walls and corners. I had my usual, a Denver omelette with whole wheat toast. Food was fine. I don't know if it deserves an A, but it was fine. Service... In the hour I sat there I never saw anybody run a coffee pot around the dining room. Not once. I parked my empty coffee cup out on the corner of my table, but it was apparently invisible as servers rushed past. I was an inch away from getting up and going over to the coffee maker to get my own coffee. Come on people, this is breakfast. A coffee refill is critical. If a grade of C means average, these folks were not hitting it. Business was steady, but I would say the restaurant was 1/3 to 1/2 full. Those folks have not figured out how to serve their tables. Yes, the food was acceptable or even acceptable plus. I would return.

Alex S.

Beautiful little place. Had a great breakfast feast. Certainly recommended and would return.

Jill UyBico

Just having a meal in this cool spot is a treat in itself. Amazingly kind customer service, a beautiful interior with a lot of personality, and yummy food! The menu is basic breakfast and lunch foods but they indeed do a great job. The french fries have a thin crunchy crust on the outside. They also asked me if I want my corned beef hash crunchy and I said YES thanks for asking. As someone who orders corned beef hash everywhere that offers it, I was so happy that this is the 1st place that asked for my preference! I will make sure to come back here every time I am in the area. The thought of this place puts a smile on my face.Parking: Parking lot but most of it is too wet and muddy. We ended up parking on the next street over.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Home Fries, Toast

Chris S.

I stumbled upon the Old Post Office Cafe while in the area and it immediately jumped to the top of my breakfast spot list. The pancakes are so fluffy and flavorful, primed for some real maple syrup. The eggs, sausage patties and potatoes hold up there end of the bargain as well. The inside is a little cramped but decorated with some neat stuff. What is probably the best though is the big outdoor patio and entertainment stage to enjoy the beautiful Tahoe outdoors while shoveling pancakes into your mouth.

John O.

Horrible food and even worse service don't go here!! Paid extra for real maple syrup just for them to not give it to me. After explicitly telling me they gave me extra syrup. Now I'm sitting here with 20$ is pancakes that taste like shit without syrup. This is after I tip 25% they still don't give a shit. Do not go here!!!!!

Vitina M.

Love this place. Been going here for my entire life. Our only complaint is the service was very slow. Just make sure you account for the extra time.

Blake A.

I love this place for breakfast / brunch. Location is great and so nice to have parking. Fun atmosphere and servers are happy and accommodating.

Gregory Bernard, D.C.

Extremely good breakfast items, great service and sitting in bar area was nice.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Eggs Benedict, Belgian Waffle

Nicole Catly

Food was good, but the place is super understaffed. They had tables open but couldn’t seat people because they didn’t have enough servers and food runners. It took us 25 minutes to get seated and another 30 minutes to get our food :( It’s definitely not the servers fault but the management.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 2

Greg Saunders

High quality breakfast. Good scrambles. OJ is fresh. Coffee is better than most places. Service solid although they are not too excited to see you.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Veggie

Analisette Turan

The food was ok. We weren’t a huge fan of the breakfast options we chose but it’s not horrible. Just ok.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Eggs Benedict, Country Fried Steak

Shelly Long

Delicious! Great food with large

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Veggie, Home Fries

Glen Badger, Assisted Living Locators

Wicked good food, friendly staff, cool Post Office decor and views of the lake!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: French Toast, Gravy

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