Restaurants near Norden

“This is the absolute best combination of laid back atmosphere, great bar food, the right prices, and fast service. My wife and I have a place nearby and come here often for dinner, and sometimes for breakfast. We'll also grab a beer on the deck at the end of the ski day. It's one of the highlights of the whole Donner Pass area.”

“Best ice cream we've ever had!!!(and we've had A LOT!)”

“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!”

“wonderful food and atmosphere. small town comfortable food. Definitely recommend. staff was amazing and polite.”

“This is quite possibly the best sourdough I have ever had, (that isn't going to break the bank). The bagels are my favorite... but I also enjoy the English muffins too. It's always a perk/reassuring when you know how clean the kitchen is... Jordan, who knew you would be a professional at this. I 100% support this side hustle. I mean it's more of an addiction for you 😂🫶🏻 but I support it.”

“Food and service is really great here. Highly recommend!!”

“Absolutely the most delicious perfectly prepared provisions you can get in Truckee!”

“Epic place to check out !”

“I live your gluten free sandwiches!!”

“There’s No Better place to eat Mexican here in Truckee with Great food, family atmosphere and excellent drinks. Can’t say enough about this place 👍👍”

“It was me and my husbands first time there and we had a great time. It’s connected to a slime kitchen so that was cool to learn about. The boba and the tea was delicious, we both ordered a Thai tea with boba and it was the perfect sweetness. Can’t wait to go again. I did have a hard time finding it at first, but it is in the corner between the bakery and Wild Cherries. And great customer service!!”

“Greg is always super helpful and can order anything you need if not in stock”

“Fun place Good bar food Staff attentive”

“The pizza was way better than I expected, I'm a Philly girl so my expectations were low but they hit it out of the park on food.
The place was packed so the service was really slow. There was no one to buss tables and when asked there was some attitude. Tsk-tsk. Smile, even when it hurts!”

“El apple strudel es delicioso!!”

“Yummy!! Love this place! Delicious Carmel oat white chicol bars!”

“The staff here goes above and beyond. Super friendly, fun and attentive. Our food hasn’t come yet but the drinks and atmosphere is fantastic!!”

“Hints of tobacco , vanilla”

“I started eating before I took a picture. I’m sorry. Phone doesn’t eat first. This place was really yum I got the smashburger and it was so great. And the fries were top tier. Pretty space as well, I got to people watch out the window. Service was slightly slow but who cares it’s a sit-down restaurant. Would recommend”

“I was blown away by this little hole in the wall. They could certainly use an atmosphere upgrade but the food is fantastic and the service is amazing. The staff are incredibly attentive and the most friendly crew I've encountered eating out in the last several years. We will definitely be back.”

“Great environment with wonderful vibes of hot buttered rum and snowy nights with a cozy feel.”

“Great place but really annoying they don't take cash. Every time I see their obnoxious signs, I consider ripping the signs down in protest. Every credit card transaction costs a % of revenue as I'm sure you well know. You could encourage cash and save a lot of money.”

“After a bite at the Cafe, great food & staff, we hiked to the Aspen Grove. The colors have just changed and it was glorious. Short hike into the woods with all of Mother Nature’s fall palette in full view. By the time you read this the leaves will have fallen, but you should still go by Alder Creek Adventure Center ASAP!”

“I don't normally write reviews, but I had to this time. The Truckee food scene is modest at best. Most restaurants range from bad to mediocre, with a few notable exceptions, such as The Drunken Monkey and Moody's. Last year I would have included the Dining Room at Village Lodge in the "perfectly fine" category.But my wife and I went to dinner there last night (Jan 2024), and it was immediately clear that something had changed. The service was attentive and the menu was inspired. Andrew did a great job as our waiter. Before even ordering, I said to my wife that they must have a new chef, and indeed they do! It's made all the difference.I ordered the duck, my wife had the halibut, and we shared the steak tartare. It was all delicious. We paired it with a French Sancerre for an impeccable meal. Truly fine dining at a reasonable (by Tahoe standards) price.I should note that we were skiing earlier that day, and prior to dinner had a wonderful time getting to know some of the staff at the bar. We spent the night upstairs at the lodge (cute room), and the next morning had an equally good breakfast and equally good service from Bella. Also, they've put in a coffee bar right by the fireplace between the bar and the dining area. It's a nice place to warm up after a few runs.Highly recommended and worth the short drive up from Truckee.”

“I had the Cobb salad with chicken and it was really nice and fresh! Took it to go and asked for extra lettuce and the ingredients separated out so I could build it myself, and I essentially got 2 salads worth!”

“Quick, friendly service! The chili hit the spot.”

“Fresh Tex- Mex. Chips salsa a guacamole a must!”

“Great service! We were able to sit in the dining room near the fireplace. My favorite ! It set the stage for a night of lovely ambiance and great food! We had lovely Cocktails served promptly. We omitted appetizers. Hubby had the steak and frites and a salad. All was excellent . I started with a cup of the Greek Lemon soup. Delicious! This was followed by the Thai Shrimp. Sooooo yummy! Spicy and so full of flavor! I had to share with Hubby and he loved it too. It was a very generous portion. We shared the sorbet selection which was a refreshing end to a lovely date night at the Lodge! Thanks to all our servers and staff. Our compliments to the Chef and his crew!”

“Fun place Good bar food Staff attentive”

“Beautiful views and great coffee!”