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Lake Tahoe


Across from the Amtrak station, this snug locals’ favorite dishes up breakfasts big enough to feed a lumberjack. Over 60 varieties of humongous omelets – along with burgers, burritos and big salads – are served in the funky space crammed with silly tchotchkes and colorful handwritten notes on the walls.


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Nearby Lake Tahoe attractions

1. Old Jail

0.1 MILES

Continuously in use until the 1960s, this 1875 redbrick building is filled with relics from the wild days of yore. George ‘Machine Gun’ Kelly was…

2. Donner Lake

4.29 MILES

West of Truckee, 3-mile-long Donner Lake is a busy recreational hub. The Donner Party camped nearby during the fateful winter of 1846. Donner Summit,…

3. North Tahoe Regional Park

8.19 MILES

North Tahoe Regional Park, at the northern end of National Ave, has hiking, biking, snowshoeing and cross-country ski trails, a disc-golf course and nice…

4. Tahoe National Forest

8.52 MILES

This forest can be accessed from Truckee; it features some great hikes leading you around Donner Summit.

7. Granite Chief Wilderness

10.35 MILES

Wonderful trails loop into the wild granite landscape, including a section of the 2659-mile Pacific Crest route. The area is notable for its dramatic…

8. Olympic Museum

10.52 MILES

A fun retro exploration of the 1960 Olympics, featuring a film and much memorabilia. Located at High Camp.