50 Best Vegan Restaurants near Carnelian Bay

“Coffee Kayaks Karma all here.“

“Great breakfast and wonderful service.“

“What should I say, ? Local little restaurant - food portions are great ( too big for a European) - waitress was so kind and helpful - service could be a bit faster but we ordered 9 mains so needed time to prepare. The house special ? was great, pizza is not Italian style dough but was good enough to eat. Beer is average nothing special.. The salad was good and the small version is more than enough.“

“One of our favorite places“

“Love love loved this place. It's a cute little restaurant inside a grocery store. They have outdoor seating but we were in in a snow storm, so had to manage with the limited space indoors. But the food and the people were so good. My husband took the leaf eater and I took the teriyaki udon noodle soup. Both were Yum. We even took a pesto baguette to-go. Everything about this place is to fall in love with. ?

Vegetarian options: There are quite few options for vegetarians in sandwiches and noodle soups.. Plus many salad options.“

“Such a gem! A must if you are in the area. The menu has a good variety of options for all tastes and you can go wrong with any of them. Highlights include the jimica tacos, bacon wrapped dates, and the chicken sliders. Atmosphere is okay but on the loud side so maybe not great for a first date.“

“This was the most delicious and beautiful vegetarian restaurant meal we have ever had!! Compliments to the entire staff. We will definitely be back!!“

“Always a favorite. From the moment you come in to meet Christina or Brook you know your evening is going to be fantastic. Janice Aron Britteny Carsten and Stephanie always do a great job I'm making you feel like you're the only one in there even though it's always very busy because the food is so good. Lynn is new, but she was not an exception to the great experience we have gotten used to. The views are also amazing.“

“Fresh food and very creative sandwich combinations. Highly recommend this place!“

“Phenomenal. Brussel sprouts, fries, and the biscuits to start. Chicken thighs main: toughest decision I’ve made in a while but it was the right one. Top 5 dish I’ve ever had in my entire life, zero exaggeration. The chicken melts like butter and is complemented perfectly with the crunchy/savory potatoes below. If you’re looking for flavor, dine here. Thank you kindly.“

“One of the best restaurants I’ve ever experienced! The staff were amazing too!! Definitely tell all my friends that travel to Tahoe that this is a must try!!“

“Nice location. Much be good, a lot of people“

“Best affordable option in Truckee!“

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

“A must stop when in Truckee!!“

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

“The food here ia always terrific but every time we go they are short staffed Nd the service very lacking. While they are nice about it the service is thin. This place could be amazing if they would just staff better and perhaps freshen up the decor....“

“Thania’s juice bar has healthy juices, great Mexican inspired dishes, and dope remedies for all sorts of ailments. But the best part is….. THANIA!!! She and her staff give a great experience. She answers questions, makes suggestions, and does everything with kindness and grace. Come for the juice, stay for the positivity.“

“Our first time there. Great little place, due to Covid, we ordered at the window. We hope to dine in when this is over. The sticky pecan bun was to die for. Can’t wait to taste the 5 cupcakes and 9 cookies tonight. Great coffee and Mocha too. We will definately be back“

“Favorite coffee place in the area. Love their vibe and atmosphere. Everyone that works there is lovely and the coffee and pastries are delicious. Highly recommend

Parking: You have to turn in at the white caps entrance and go around. They have about 5 spots by Java Hut but otherwise street parking is your best bet“

“I love this place. Great place to eat sushi!“

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

“I love pizza! Gathered here with a work group and had a very nice time. Atmosphere was relaxed. Staff was so friendly and helpful. FOOD - first the salad bar was delicious/fresh and so yummy! The pizza?! Amazing! I was really happy to bring some home to enjoy! Go and eat - you will not be disappointed!“

“Best coffee shop in Truckee Great choice of pastries Nice people“

“Another of our favorites when visiting the North shore of Lake Tahoe. Cozy, Cabin-ey feel, right on the golf course in the woods. The meals have been delightful, the wait staff does a great job with probably too many tables/customers. The bartender is knowledgeable and experienced. Lots of good wine info. We'll be back!“

“Amazing meal every time and owned by incredible people ❤️“

“tri tip burrito was great“

“Hands down the best sushi in Truckee! Flavors, freshness of the fish, attention to detail is all top notch. The crispy quinoa on the rolls is something I haven’t seen and it’s incredibly delicious. Highly recommend you add this spot into your Wednesday rotation.“

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Staff was friendly and able to pivot quickly when a small meetup changed to a larger gathering.“

“Delightful place to eat!!!“

“I loved the vegan broth options! Glad we could find a place that has more vegan friendly broth and toppings! Our server Jeraldine was awesome and she took care of our complicated order due to our food allergies! We will be back again!“

“Almost didn't walk in because the entrance didn't look very inviting. I took a chance and was happily surprised. Had an amazing omelet and when I requested extra crispy home fries, they delivered! The waiter was friendly and the service was fast. Food came out hot and delicious. I wish I lived in the area so I could return for more.“

“Nice kick back good beers 🇺🇸🇺🇸“

“We were searching for a shaved ice place, and this was the only one we could find on that side of Tahoe. When the worker was making the shaved ice, the cup seemed small because I could only see a bit of it. Don't be deceived. The shaved ice was MASSIVE! Everything was extremely good, and the ice cream was great also. I would definitely recommend their food. 10/10.“

“A great local gem that we found on our trip! We had a Truckee local boy as our server (Collin) who was able to give us some pointers for our summer vacation and really made our experience! If you find yourself in the area definitely check it out!“

“Excellent service here, everyone here was super friendly and directed me to a table with an outlet so I could charge my things. They also let me sign one of the flags they had hanging on the ceiling which was a cool experience.

I ate the salmon bagel there, the bagel itself was quite delicious. My only critique was that I felt there could have been more salmon on the bagel and less tomato. Would recommend.“

“This restaurant is fantastic! Lukas was one of the best servers I have come across. They have unique and flavorful twists on traditional Scandinavian dishes. And the manager Jeff sources local foods. The ahi appetizer in cones was a recommendation from Jeff and did not disappoint. Our Schnitzel was fabulous and so was the elk pot pie. It was quiet at the time we happened to be there so we got to chat a bit. We learned that the owner’s daughter is the pastry chef so we had to try the cheesecake. Also delicious. It was just a great dining experience.“

“Exceptional! We made reservations for my boyfriend’s birthday. We got the price fixe menu and the wine pairings. Every single dish was fantastic and we learned a ton about the wine we were tasting.Wine pairing = 2.5-3 glasses of wine matched with the courses you choose. I wish there would have been more California wines on the menu (I’m biased!) but the wine did not disappoint.Price fixe menu = four choices with two special treats from the chef. Exceptional flavors and presentation.There were at least five different wait staff we interacted with, and the host, all lovely and helpful.Total cost of the meal including tip and tax came to $635.00 for the two of us. We spent about 2.5 hours dining at Trokay and most of the next day talking about it. Highly recommend for a special occasion.“

“Amazing food and view highly recommend“

“Best Cheese Burger I have ever had!“

“Southern fried chicken sandwich was great. Anja made our experience over-the-top. We learned of a pet loss as soon as we ordered. Her kindness and compassion are appreciated and will always be in our hearts. She is a beautiful soul ❤️“

“Amazing pastries and great flavored coffee!“

“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.“

“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!“

“We ordered two cauliflower crust pizzas and a salad for pick up. The cauliflower crust was not an option on the online menu so submitted the order verbally via phone. I figured the cauliflower crust would cost more but I almost fell over when picked up the pizza and told it was $71! Really not sure why I didn't just walk out and tell them to stick the pizza. At this crazy price, I expected an exceptional pizza however, it was anything but. First of all, it was NOT cauliflower pizza crust! Second, it was cold and the crust was hard, with very little sauce. Extremely disappointing.... pass on this overpriced garbage!“

“It's actually real five star food not an imposter! I was entirely blown away at how delicious, how well put together, every detail of flavor came to life in your mouth and left your mouth screaming for more with every bite! The best crab cake ever!“

“Zano's provided family sized portions of Eggplant Parmiaga, Sausage Lasagna, and Spaghetti Bolognese, Caesar Salad, and Garlic Cheese Bread. They were a big hit and we had leftovers to boot for 26 party goers. Austin, the owner was super helpful. We have a place in Truckee so they'll be our go-to restaurant for apres skiing parties for sure.“

“Sunshine Deli and Catering was amazing to work with for our wedding day hotel brunch! They provided delicious food for us and our wedding party, and everything was perfectly organized. The team was so friendly, accommodating, and easy to coordinate with. The brunch spread was a hit, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Highly recommend them for any event—thank you for making our day even more special!“

“Great food and beer - and nice people serving 👍“

“The Sawyer is a lively and fun place to dine. Service is excellent. We had the beef stroganoff, portobello mushroom on brioche bun, cheesy loaf were all made to perfection. Yum! Special shout out to the cheesy loaf— we would go back just for that. It is that good! While the room was full of energy, the entire experience was relaxing and we got to enjoy our meal and have nice conversation. Our server did a great job! And we were never rushed. We had a wonderful night. We will be back!“