16 Best Coffee Shops near Tahoe Vista

“Muffin and bagel are both delicious, and you can tell that they have different intentions than chain or restaurant breakfasts. The coffee is surprisingly delicious, and the owner is very polite and courteous. This is my second visit to this small shop and I still like it very much.“

“We always enjoy getting Mountain Slice whether it's for the pizza, the ice cream, or both! Make sure to call early in the day to place an order for dinner as they get very busy and sell out. Today we ordered the tie dye pizza. I am allergic to tomatoes, so I ordered it without the vodka sauce and extra pesto. Had a little miscommunication on my end about the sauce, so when we picked it up it had a tomato sauce base. We explained what we had thought we ordered and the two guys working quickly made a fresh pie. Very thankful that they were so accommodating. The pizza was delicious with pesto as the base sauce! The dough is the star of the show. We've enjoyed both the regular style and the Detroit style pizzas here. Would love if they started doing some pizzas with other base sauces! Love that they are starting to do late nights with more arcade games, late night pizza, and beer. I think that's super fun and will draw in a cool crowd. Great option since nowhere else is open late. Go get the best pizza on the West Shore!“

“If you are in the North Lake Tahoe area and looking for a legit Third-wave coffee roaster then this is your place. I'm an avid home roaster and always on the lookout for small shops that cater to my tastes when traveling. I was fortunate enough to drop in today while the owner Drew was roasting on his trusty Diedrich just inside the door. It was a priceless experience getting to chat with him about roasting and even get his advice on my struggles to hit the City+ sweet spot with my dry process beans from Sweet Marias ?.Ok, coffee roasting geeking aside – You can't go wrong here if you want to have a solid espresso drink or a carefully prepared pour over with a choice of freshly roasted coffees from different origins. I had a perfect flat white with the house blend and tasty sample of the fruity funky Columbian they were offering pre-brewed. As you'll read in the other reviews the vibe here is chill and the service was great.If you enjoy craft roasted single origin coffee that's not too "dark" (ironically) be sure to stop by this place! Oh, and don't forget to pick up a bag of freshly roasted house beans to bring back to your coffee loving friends back home!“

“Do yourself a favor and stop here! It’s a must! We have tried three different pastries and they are all perfect. Truckee bar, whoopie pie, and the cinnamon pull apart ? even if you’re not gluten free, don’t miss this bakery.Dietary restrictions: Gluten freeDairy free lattes“

“We came on a family trip to celebrate a special birthday and were looking for a cake. Thankfully we found their delicious sacher chocolate cake! We bought the medium one for 8 people and it was great. Lots of chocolate but not too sweet. Also moist but not too moist. I’m pretty picky about chocolate cakes and I really liked it. Plus everyone else too, it didn’t last too long. They gave us a yummy raspberry sauce that is a good contrast. It goes pretty well with mango and raspberry sorbet too. I really recommend it. You can order it the day before and they can write something on it.“

“This place was killer! The food? Bang on. Coffee? Heaven in a cup. And the owner? Absolute legend. Felt super welcome and the vibes were just right. Honestly, can't wait to go back. If you haven't been, what are you waiting for? Check it out!“

“Such a huge fan of this coffee - I usually buy the bag of beans locally in Reno every week so I was so excited to try it from their store in Truckee. It's such a cute little coffee shop, with ski decor around the shop and super cute apparel. My husband and I both loved our breakfast sandwiches- he got the prosciutto and pepper jack sandwich which had this sweet jam of some sort on it, it was so good, and I got the avocado feta and sprouts sandwich which was served on a loaded up bagel (I think it was an everything bagel?) and it was equally as good as my husbands, but tasted totally different. The avocado was more of a mash/spread and complimented so well with all the bagel seeds. And I literally could not get over the coffee - I got a cold brew but added in a house made syrup (such a sucker for a house made sweetener) that was pine flavored which was with rosemary and thyme and tasted super earthy and interesting, I could not have enjoyed it more. We will definitely be back again soon!“

“Glad we found this place. Quaint atmosphere inside with a lot of personality. They even sell nice lego sets! I ordered the breakfast plate which was a good portion of scrambled eggs, bacon, and tater tots. My white mocha latte was delicious. Service was superb!Kid-friendliness: Very kid-friendly. They even have a bin of toys to play with.“

“Great coffee shop! They roast all their coffee up in Truckee and they are on point. Big fan of the single origins that are rich in flavor without any acidity or bitterness.Had a bagel sandwich that was bombGreat atmosphere for work and they are super dog friendly, even insideStaff is cool, fun, and knowledgeable“

“Here's the low-down: 1. Food - There's a lot of attention to detail here; there's fresh baked bread, there's Gumbo made daily, there's fresh fries. This is not a place that embraces canned / frozen foods. The medium rare burger I had was perfect with fresh fries and (seemed like) a freshly baked bun. My one complaint was the first cup of coffee; it tasted a little burned, but we were there late in the day. Also, I'd have rather seen a smaller menu featuring only what they do best, but that's my preference. I did not hear any complaints from anyone else while I was there. 2. Service - It was busy, and it's a coffee shop; you're not here to have a Maitre d' experience. You're going to get the friendly coffee shop vibe that borders on overly familiar. If you're not used to this, it might feel uncomfortable, but stay with it, you'll expand your horizons. 3. Ambiance - Wagon train doesn't try to be what it's not; it's a coffee shop with some fantastically crafted food. It feels like a locals-only gem despite its location in the middle of the downtown area. This is a rare gem where corners are not being cut; this kind of place is rapidly becoming a lost bit of Americana, definitely get in there and taste it while you can.“

“Stopped by when we were in Tahoe and we wanted some coffee. The shop was super cozy and had cool decorations throughout. It was fairly busy and cramped. We got some coffee, cookies, and fruit smoothies. We loved the smoothies the most. The staff were very friendly and checked on our group which was nice. It's a great location by the lake and will stop by next time we're in town.“

“My SO, the pups, and I were stoked we found Waterman's Landing next to Patton Beach. This is a cute coffee cafe/shop that serves up your favorite caffeine beverages and brunch items. The shop also has services like kayak rental, and per the barista, they're adding a motorboat service in the summer of 2024. My SO and I asked at the window in the back of the shop if we could bring our hounds in. The barista (I didn't catch her name) was super friendly and let us bring the pups in. DRINKS * Latte - good notes of espresso deliciousness * White Mocha Latte - I ordered this with their homemade almond milk, the only alternative available to dairy creamer/milk. I added some peppermint syrup to make it a peppermint white mocha. I enjoyed it because it wasn't overly sweet. The almond milk was very smooth and tasted delicious. We will return to grab a drink, even lunch, and visit during the summer to check out the kayak service. The dog-friendly beach right behind makes it so much easier with the pups.“

“The superior coffee option at Northstar! Pros - free WiFi, limited but available seating every time I came. It's technically a coworking space that is shared with the real estate office located right by the guest drop off area. - clean bathroom (single person only) - quiet ish. Lots of remote workers. - super super friendly service! - breakfast frittata was better than expected. Cons - Ceremonial Matcha was not my favorite - Vanilla latte was pretty good but disappointed that the 8 ounce is one shot only - pastries were super fresh baked in Truckee, I did not really enjoy the flavor of the croissant though (I think the butter they use). - wish they had more food variety similar to the other locations“

“Amazing ambiance, amazing art, great people, great chai, great vibes. They have 2 all gender bathrooms with one being accesible, and have free wifi. They are also running an earth month campaign during April where you get $0.50 off when you bring your own cup, as well as offering 20% off all retail mugs and tumblers.“

“Wow I cannot say enough good things about this coffee shop! First it is is so so so adorable from the outside and the inside. The service is excellent! The people working inside are so sweet. The coffee is made perfectly and they serve the best coffee cake bread I’ve ever had in my life! I will be dreaming of that coffee cake bread for ages!“

“Cozy and wholesome vibes :)The Starbucks is located in a small complex with 3 other stores -- all accessible through one main entrance. The barista was friendly and checked in about my day as I waited for my drink. There wasn't a crowd, but service was stellar. Drinks were well-made & we got to enjoy them next to this fireplace making it an overall pleasant experience.“