50 Best Dog Friendly Restaurants Carnelian Bay

“Coffee Kayaks Karma all here.“

“Great breakfast and wonderful service.“

“A go to place whilst in the carnelian Bay Area :“

“One of our favorite places“

“Such great breves, employees and atmosphere!! We've only been to Dark Horse Coffees in San Diego but this feels the same!! 😄☕😃☕“

“Great spot for a casual beer just outside of town! Greg, the owner, did a great job of making this place feel like an extension of your own living room but with better beer! Fun place to get a group together and the live music is always enjoyable!“

“I ate there and the burger and onion rings I had were awesome!“

“Best IPA around. Matt is a rock star brewer!“

“The food was delicious! The coffee was amazing. And the service was excellent!!“

“Great place to go and hang out and have a beer we have a few TVs inside but a wonderful outdoor space“

“Loved loved loved this place! Great owners very enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Perfect location o drop by while in town or passing through. Excellent vibes, great selection of beer on tap, and just a not to miss experience!“

“Awesome pizza and experience!! The owner and guys working in there were great! VIP service and very cool dudes! Thanks guys!! See you next time Alex & Aaron :)“

“Love this place! Always great food & service!!“

“Best affordable option in Truckee!“

“This is the best place for breakfasts, sandwiches, pastries and other treats in all Lake Tahoe -- and the folks inside are the best!“

“Awesome place!! Great staff, delicious food!“

“A must stop when in Truckee!!“

“Delightful place to eat!!!“

“Nice kick back good beers 🇺🇸🇺🇸“

“Stopped in after a day of snowshoeing up on Chickadee Ridge and loved it! Mike and staff were attentive and the wine list is outstanding! We were delighted by a 2021 Hillick & Hobbs Dry Riesling from Seneca Lake in the Finger Lakes. So much wine to explore here.“

“Authentic Mexican food and amazing deli. Where the locals eat!“

“Had a wonderful lunch with my friend yesterday! The food was so delicious, and our server (don't know his name...but he was tall with blond hair and glasses) was the BEST!!! 🤩“

“I live your gluten free sandwiches!!“

“tri tip burrito was great“

“I love this place. Very good choice and the best pizza in Tahoe City. Friendly folks. Reasonable prices. You will enjoy their product!“

“This place was sooooo good! Amazing food, beers, and service.“

“The best spot in Truckee for a homestyle breakfast with amazing flavors 💛

The place is beautifully decorated, with every corner adding a warm and inviting touch. It’s a chill spot for a comforting morning meal, and the service is excellent.

The coffee is great too.

The star of the meal: the biscuits. You absolutely cannot miss these biscuits; they’re the best I’ve ever tasted!“

“What an amazing spot! Not only is the ice cream delicious. They have the most patient man working the ice cream counter. The flavors are listed ABOVE the counter so you can see while you stand in line. No charge for a topping, cute fireplace, plenty of seating. AND I went to the restroom and they had a handful of spare diapers for kiddos in need. That kind of thoughtful and caring touch is just amazing and goes a long way for a mom whose kid has been out of diapers for a long time. 😂

My kid’s review: this place is so good that I love it. Big sized ice creams, so make sure you’re sharing if you get a large. It’s super good. I’d recommend the sherbet. It’s got really good ice cream and the guy who served me is really nice.“

“If you are looking for the locals spot, this is the place. Great food at a reasonable price. Not much more that a hungry human could ask for.“

“We visited a few years ago, in 2018 and bought several bottles of Red Barn Red. Tonight 2/15/2025, I opened our last bottle. It held its color and flavor. We are really enjoying this lovely wine. I think it's time to visit Truckee, again. Cheers!“

“I was searching for food that was not crowded, admittedly I was overwhelmed by the weekenders that flock from all over cities that were crammed in the shopping district. I spotted a church building with a small sign that said, cafe open, as I was making my way out of town with haste. Alas, I found exactly what I needed. Score, big time. It is a beautiful, tranquil space, and the sandwich I had, Ban mi (add turkey)...beyond exquisite. The lavender drink concoction was eloquent and refreshing. Go here for a zen delicious af meal and very nice service.“

“I got the 1/2 tritip plate with coleslaw and rice with tortillas. Very tasty and fills you up. My daughter got the 1/2 chicken (which is literally half of a chicken) with coleslaw and rice with garlic bread and she brought half home. it was all tasty.“

“A cost corner shop with a menu options ranging from ice creams, sorbets, beverages and Açaí bowl. Their huckleberry ice is a must try. Overall a good experience and flavor options.
They have outdoor seating space and is right on the street, easy accessibility and convenience if coming from the beach.“

“Excellent BBQ!! We will be back!!“

“Gourmet pizza! We love coming here whenever we are in town. Family owned business and the owner is a wonderful person. We had the pleasure to meet him 3 winters ago. I am so glad how this place gets more and more popular!!

Taste and ingredients are great. The temperature control on the pizza is on point. Price on root beer is so good! Can’t beat that.
One thing to note, it does take long time to get the pizza, if you are in a rush, you can either call ahead to order or try this place when you have time to enjoy. It took us about 45mins to get our pizza a few weeks ago.

They have indoor and outdoor seating! How relaxing.“

“☕️ Super enjoyed the coffee at our morning workshop.“

“A bike event on Sunday turned into a cold, rainy, windy, miserable day. We went to The Dam Cafe for hot chocolate and got so much love! The owner not only welcomed the wet, muddy riders in, she put out space heaters and wrapped us in blankets! Amazing! I was so cold and was warmed both physically and emotionally by the kindness. The food and drink where delicious. Can’t say enough good things. A little cottage of heaven in Tahoe City!“

“Amazing pastries and great flavored coffee!“

“Great pizza and fun beer selections. Service was good, waitstaff very friendly.“

“Found ourselves here while driving the lake. Great spot with some of the best food around. If you can, take time to walk this area of Tahoe City - it’s really beautiful with a lot to do. Drinks were good and the sourdough bread was delicious.“

“Best experience over looking Truckee ! Sisters and I had a Wonderful and friendly experience ‘. Beautiful views and great food ! Sam our waiter was attentive and was there to make sure we were treated exceptionally well ! Thank you Sam for your friendly hospitality and wonderful service !💕“

“We love this cafe! Great drinks and delicious housemade food. Local art on the walls for sale and cool Legos.“

“Great selection of products!“

“Love this place, always a fun local spot for a casual brunch or dinner. Very diverse and reasonably priced menu with well executed dishes - I especially love their gyro sandwich. The back patio is a secret garden hidden gem in Incline.

We had our Friday drinks reception for our wedding at Crosby’s and Russ and the staff were so easygoing and helpful in setting up the event. They reserved their beautiful back patio area for us and we got multiple compliments from guests on the quality of food, ambiance, and friendly staff. Will definitely come back.“

“Stella's a real hidden gem. Next to Gravity Haus on Brockway, it's a lovely restaurant, always great food, and a calm peaceful ambience. We've been there many times for breakfast and dinner and it never disappoints.
Jay, who took care of us at breakfast was wonderful and attentive.
Thanks Stella :)“

“If you're not coming to Tahoe Taphouse for Kevin, you're missing half the experience. The guy is genuinely one of the funniest people behind a bar — always has a joke ready, always lands it, and somehow makes you feel like a regular from the first visit. He's as kind as he is hilarious, which is saying a lot.

But the Taphouse earns its keep beyond great company. Cold, delicious beer on tap, solid food, and the perfect spot to catch a game. We keep coming back and it never disappoints.

On the food side - don't sleep on the Mary's Chicken. Mary's is an incredible brand, and Tahoe Taphouse does it justice. The chicken wings especially are fantastic. Crispy, flavorful, the kind of wings you think about on the drive home.

Honestly, it's the full package: great beer, great food, games on the TV, and Kevin holding it all together. See you there.“

“Best food we have had in Tahoe. Period !!!! Try the onion rings Fat cat style. !!!“

“Great dinner and wine at Petra! It is located in the charming Northstar village, which is very active with a roller rink, different restaurants, gelato, coffee shops, and a candy shop. Petra is the cozy vibe of the village! Great wine options- I loved the Cabernet Sangiovese. Nice guy behind the bar recommended the chicken meal and it was so good- I ate every bite! The Brussels sprouts were so crispy and yum, the chicken was tender, and the hummus was delicious. Will come back for the dessert!“

“We were in Truckee for the day and wanted something different. This was the perfect place! Outdoor dining was amazing balls! Comfy setting, like your own outside patio. The food was exactly what we wanted! A watermelon non alcoholic spritz was so refreshing. Not sweet but more blended fruity mix. A hot tasty sandwich, perfectly crispy sweet potato fries and that day.. a velvety French onion soup. It was a different type of bread, bunch of spices and big slice of the cheese! So much cooked onions and a broth that tasted like it was cooked for hours, to get a deep rich beef taste. Staff was so friendly and nice. Will be going back to try their pizzas and salads!“