Getaway Cafe Restaurant in Lake Tahoe

Alpine Comfort Cuisine

Fresh

Breakfast & Lunch

Great Food, Affordable Prices

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Breakfast & Lunch DINEIN & TOGO

7am – 2:00pm

Thursday to Monday

Enjoy some true Tahoe Comfort Food!

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Compliance and Regulations with love

We are diligently practicing the health and safety regulations in compliance with the health department, to ensure the safety of our staff, guests, and community.

Thank you for your continued support.

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Compliance and Regulations with love

We are diligently practicing the health and safety regulations in compliance with the health department, to ensure the safety of our staff, guests, and community.

Thank you for your continued support.

Why Choose Us

locals favorite

The Getaway Cafe has been a local’s favorite for breakfast and lunch since 2006. 99 percent of everything on our menu is made from scratch with love. Our Mexican breakfast specialties are incredibly flavorful and we offer a wide array of vegetarian breakfast and lunch options. We serve locally roasted Alpen Sierra Coffee, and offer Bloody Mary’s, Mimosas, Draft beer and a great selection of wines by the glass. Our mission is simple: Fresh-made food, large portions, incredible service and passion for exceeding guest expectations!

kitchen rules

made from scratch with love

May your meal be enhanced by the friendly banter of an attentive staff. Everything is made fresh to order in a very small kitchen so sit back, relax and enjoy the conversations of the guests you are dining with. I promise you it will be worth the wait.

Getaway Favs

COCONUT-CRUSTED FRENCH TOAST

Three slices of coconut-crusted thick sliced sourdough, topped with fresh bananas and our amazingly-rich homemade coconut cream sauce

CHILAQUILES

Fresh corn tortillas that are fried and then sauteed in our spicy salsa with crushed red chilies; topped with sour cream, avocado, and red onion. Served with re-fried beans
and two eggs

CHORIZO QUESADILLA

We start with a fresh spinach tortilla and layer it with scrambled eggs, pepper jack cheese, chorizo and shredded potatoes; griddled and served with sour cream and house-made salsa

FRANK'S BURGER

Cajun spices, tossed in Frank’s hot sauce, then topped with bacon, avocado, crisp onion strings and grilled bleu cheese bun

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People Love Us on Yelp!

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Our service was horrible. I don't think we got even 1 refill of coffee. Our server served everyone around us. Never asked if we needed anything after serving us the food. We still tipped good even though she deserved nothing. I had the chilaquiles and they we're good. My husband had the eggs Benedict and he said it was undercooked. We order the coconut French toast and it smelled like Plato and had no flavor. Didn't even eat it. The store is small so we could barely get our baby in there in his stroller, but of course we made it work. Really disappointing when you spend that much money. They say they are voted best but I don't see how. Maybe a long time ago or at once they we're.

Sydnee T.
5/27/2023
Had the tturkey melt and their baked bean w/bacon soup. Ridiculously good, must stop when heading or leaving LlSouth Llake Tahoe.

Sergio L.
5/26/2023
An absolute must stop while in Tahoe. It is small, quaint, and they serve the most amazing food. My favorite is the bacon maple glazed French toast. It's not overly sweet but blended perfectly with savory. Their biscuits are light and fluffy with delish gravy, try the morning after. The country potatoes are seasoned perfectly and fried served with bell peppers and onions. The owner is an amazing kind woman that's the perfect host. Dog friendly in the outdoor seating. You will not be disappointed.

Stacy G.
5/25/2023

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