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The Crest Cafe
3 reviews for The Crest Cafe
After a family-fun bike ride along the Truckee River, this was a great spot to stop and enjoy lunch on the patio. Sunny deck, delicious food and uber-friendly service. Couldn't ask for much else.
Got a tip from a local biker to skip out on River Ranch (the patio was closed for a private event anyway) and come here for way less $$ which was just a driveway down outside of the Alpine Valley village. Glad we ran into her, she was right on.
For a tiny cafe, they have a great selection of paninis, wraps and salads. My BBQ ranch chicken wrap was awesome, and it came with chips and salsa vs. potato chips which was a nice variety. My dad's cobb salad looked great, as well as the chili which was served with a crostini...nice gourmet touch. Even my little niece's grilled cheese was something I would order - on thick panini bread and with sharp cheddar.
I would have insisted we stay longer and grab a pitcher of beer on the deck, although we needed to get the bikes back to town. Service was super-friendly (both the cashier and the cook in the back came out to say hey.) Will be back for the chicken wrap and that pitcher of beer next time around.
This is the most surprisingly good food in a perfect location right on Route 89 near the entrance to Alpine Meadows Resort and Squaw Valley resort. You wouldn't expect a gourmet cafe in this little mini-mall, but it is so good it is worth repeat visits. When we went it felt like a private party with wonderfully friendly gourmet chef and staff, delicious menu, and a huge-window view of the Truckee River. The kids even went out to play by the river while the adults relaxed and enjoyed the atmosphere, service, food, and drink.
This is a great little restaurant located at the entrance to Alpine Meadows in Lake Tahoe. They specialize in quick breakfast to go and sit down lunches located right on the Truckee River 3 miles to the north of Tahoe City. The coffee is locally roasted with several different blends to choose from. The lurch panini's are great. My favorite is a combination of 2 sandwiches--the Mexican and Turkey panini's seem to be the perfect combo. Another local favorite tradition in my daily life is the home made ginger brew. It is composed of brewed raw ginger root with lemon and honey that has a better lift than a red bull for those late afternoon slumps. It can be served cold, bubbly, or hot. Over all I give it a 4 star rating because of convenience, location, variety of fresh salads, food and great drinks. Alpine Meadows ski resort is located right up the street and in the winter they do a great after skiing happy hour not to be missed.