Getaway Cafe

South Lake Tahoe & Stateline


On the outskirts of town, just south of the agriculture inspection checkpoint, this place really lives up to its name; avoid the weekend crowds here. Friendly waitstaff sling heaped-up buffalo chicken salads, barbecue burgers, chiles rellenos, coconut-encrusted French toast and more.


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