Restaurants near Squaw Valley

“Descending from the mountains, in dire need of a caffeine fix, we stumbled upon Clingan’s Junction Cabins and Coffee, a picturesque oasis that was exactly what we needed. This charming spot not only revived us with its coffee but also captivated us with its serene beauty.My son opted for an iced macchiato, and judging by the speed at which he consumed it, it was nothing short of perfection. As a high schooler who’s not big on reviews, his rapid enjoyment spoke volumes, easily a 5-star experience in his book. My choice was a latte, served piping hot, which is not an exaggeration. It was indeed so hot that it required some time to cool down, but this only added to the anticipation. The latte was exquisite, rich in flavor, and absolutely worth the wait. It’s not often that you find a coffee that commands your patience and rewards you so richly.Clingan’s Junction isn’t just a coffee stop; it’s a beautiful, tranquil spot that provides a much-needed respite from the road. The setting is as delightful as the beverages, making it a great and beautiful little stop for travelers and coffee enthusiasts alike.Whether you’re a local or just passing through, Clingan’s Junction Cabins and Coffee is a must-visit for anyone looking for high-quality coffee in a scenic location. It’s a reminder of the simple pleasures in life—a good cup of coffee, beautiful surroundings, and moments of peace on the road. Can’t wait for our next mountain adventure and another stop at Clingan’s!Food & drinks: Drinks were great. I wasn’t hungry but the look of the pastries looked satisfying. Next time.”

“Beautiful location were you can enjoy both the food the service and the outdoors. We drive from clovis just to eat here. 5 stars all around. Try the maragita pizza..plus the winks are nice and bbq spicy.”

“Came here on a weeknight during a trip to Tahoe. We were seated in the bar area at a high top that still offered a nice view of the beautiful lake. We opted for the tasting menu. The first course was a kanpachi, which was very light and flavorful. Next was a delightful beet salad. I enjoyed the scallop and lamb dishes very much. I thought the service was underwhelming, as they asked for us to hold on to our silverware between courses, which I find less than ideal for an upscale restaurant, particularly for a tasting menu. It was also hard to summon our waiter, as he was quite elusive. Their house breads were fantastic, though, and I really enjoyed their house made olive oil and lavender infused butter. The triple chocolate dessert that is part of the tasting menu is quite small but very rich. My dining partner opted for the panna cotta instead, which I think was stronger dessert. Overall, we enjoyed our experience here due to the quality and execution of the dishes and beautiful ambiance.”

“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!”

“Mind-blowing restaurant in Truckee. One of the best Italian places we've been in the US - certainly the best pizza we've had here. Really great food and drinks. Worth every penny.”

“The restaurant is excellent in every aspect. The food is amazing, offering a delightful array of flavors and textures. The service is impeccable, with attentive staff making the dining experience truly memorable. Overall, I highly recommend this restaurant for anyone looking for an exceptional culinary experience.”

“Chill vibe, great music, friendly staff, comfy seating with plenty of beer choices and food!Forgot to take pictures but I always appreciate a place that has more than one Pilsner option!No need to call any place out but this and great wolf have the best beer options on truckee”

“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!”

“Great comfort food in a campy wood-paneled pub/yachtclub-style setting. Went there for lunch to grab some takeout, ended up waiting over 10 minutes to see much less speak to anyone. The place was busy with plenty of medium and large groups, the staff was overwhelmed to keep up. But once I was able to place my order the service was pretty quick. If I wasn't in a hurry, I would very much haven enjoyed sitting down at a table, there is also a bar.”

“Amazing sandwiches. Wanted something warm so we shared the tuna melt on wheat hoagie and Reuben. Both were excellent. I think I preferred the tuna melt but that's bc I love tuna melts in general. Warning tho, that thing was gigantic. A twofer. Luckily I was starving after skiing. The Coaqua coconut water was also really good.”

“Food was very good and the service was great. The music was a bit of a miss for a French bistro spot (Chili Peppers) but was ok once they turned it down. ~$100/ person with a shared appetizer. Worth a visit.”

“Nestled in this little strip mall next to the 7-11. It's a great spot away from downtown with parking, for a quick, easy and delicious coffee break/sweet treat. I assumed all the treats here were gluten free, but alas, maybe not? Regardless, I believe that most are and while I'm not gluten free, they were delicious. Pastries ranged from croissants, to muffins, to cinnamon rolls and more. I went with the chocolate ganache croissant and the chocolate banana muffin. My kids loved both. A bit more of a 'spongey' texture, but still so buttery and flakey. I assumed the spongier texture was due to it being gluten free. My cappuccino was more of a bitter roast than my preference. They do charge extra for plant based milk. Inside is cute. And they have a fridge with breakfast burritos to go. I look forward to trying more things.”

“Little Truckee Ice Creamery made our wedding cake, and it was absolutely perfect! We loved how gorgeous the ice cream cake was, and appreciated Kenny’s attention to detail with our decorating requests. Our guests LOVED it! This is some of the best ice cream we have ever had and could tell that it was fresh and made with quality ingredients. I highly recommend getting an ice cream cake from Little Truckee Ice Creamery, and I hope we have the pleasure of visiting the store when we return to Tahoe.”

“The building is super cute! They recently did a remodel and you can tell! It's super adorable and quaint. So I enjoyed that! The good... The drinks!!! They are delish! Really really well done! As well as the Guac and the Salsas! They were so good we took the extra home! Yum! The staff was super nice and attentive having it be a busy Saturday night and were quick to get drinks and food items to us! Now onto the main food. The veggie tacos were straight so amazing and good! The shrimp tacos were a little sad. They had good flavor. But only 3 skrrrriiimp on a huge flour tortilla for $11 a taco... is like... uh corn tortilla could make the 3 shrimp seem like much more! The garlic ribeye was very dry like it had been sliced and just sitting out, although another friend with the same order stated hers wasn't dry at all. 4 stars because $11 for a 3 shrimp taco on a huge flour tortilla didn't fit well. Now $6-8 for that same taco. I probably would have given 5 stars. $200 tab for 5 drinks, 3 taco plates, 1 burrito bowl, chips, salsa, and guac.”

“Delicious smash burgers. We got the longhorn which was grilled jalapeños, bacon, and some sort of awesome cheese, and Lobo which had char, onions and cheddar!They gave us an extra sauce just like a chipotle ranch for the fries. I got a cream soda, which makes me feel like a little kid again. And we got a milkshake vanilla and Oreos added.”

“Perfect lunch place. Great for kids since it's near the airport playground too. They can be busy during lunch rush, but you can call in orders in advance which us helpful.”

“The pastries are fantastic! The so tasty and perfect blend of flakey and fluffy, not an easy feat. The baked goods are also beautiful. The coffee was tasty and complimented the baked goods well. The atmosphere is kid friendly and has a great blend of locals and visitors. They had high chairs available. I would post pictures but we ate everything too quickly.Dietary restrictions: They had a few gluten free options that looked delicious. Everything was very clearly labeled for allergies (gluten and nuts, etc.).”

“Stopped by and enjoyed a ginger agave cider and hard kambucha with the most delicious pretzels and beer fondue.... the owner, Austin is the nicest man, the place is awesome ,great music is played and we will return for sure. While in Truckee you have to go there !!”

“Got the nitro cold brew, a honey-vanilla latte, chocolate chip cookie, an oatmeal raisin cookie, the huevos ranchero frittata, and the ham and cheese quiche. We can very enthusiastically say that every single sip and bite was pure excellence. So disappointed we found this place on our way out of town, but will look forward to the next time we visit.”

“Oh my gosh. This was some of the best food I have ever had. My parents went on a day out, and when they came back, this was the place they could not stop talking about. At that point, I had to try it for myself. The positive vibes and delicious food just make this an incredibly fun and refreshing dining experience. If you are visiting anywhere in Lake Tahoe, I recommend making the drive to Truckee and enjoy this restaurant as well as the other hidden gems Truckee has to offer. The 20 hour tri tip was cooked to perfection. I don't think I have ever had a better piece of meat in my life. Jen is also such a wonderful person to be around. She radiates sunshine and happiness and always has a super fun and interesting story to tell. Also, the menu changes weekly, so be sure to come when you can! If I could, I would leave this restaurant a 9 out of 5. Don't hesitate to stop by and have a fantastic meal!!”

“I rarely leave reviews, but this place deserves the attention. The beer was phenomenal. I tried three different brews and each one was my favorite. On top of that, Montana, the Paleontologist by day and server by night made our experience memorable. I brought my toddler with me and she entertained both of us the entire time (in a great way) with amazing facts around dinosaurs and was an absolute gem. Their location is a bit hidden, but fully worth the visit. It's SO cool inside. We took off right before trivia night, but I'll definitely be bringing my wife back to join the fun. Anyone looking for a place to stop by should add this to their list. Huge appreciation to Montana for such an enjoyable time.”

“This took over for me and my fiancé’s favorite breakfast spot. I got the half order of huevos rancheros with chorizo. Couldn’t finish it, it was such a big portion. Absolutely delicious. My fiancé raved about the chilaquiles special. It was the perfect breakfast. Service was great, very quick. Bathrooms were clean. Visiting from out of town but I’d definitely reccomend to others coming by!”

“tiny parking lot but yummy food!! both the french onion soup and the chicken pot pie were delicious. i didn’t get any drinks (seems like it’s just dispensed by a machine) but there are tea and coffee options available. it was lovely to sit by the fire and read/relax for a bit.”

“Came here on a weeknight during a trip to Tahoe. We were seated immediately in a cozy area in the back, and our server was very kind and attentive. We started with sashimi and lobster tempura. The sashimi tasted fresh, and the tempura was perfectly crispy. We split the Thai seafood soup as our main. This was super flavorful and not too salty. We really enjoyed the service and ambiance here too!”

“Awesome atmosphere! Glad we stopped in on our way home from skiing. Food-wise chicken sandwich was delicious, fries were great, and the beers on draft were tasty. Would easily return on our next trip to Tahoe.”

“Avocado toast was odd, more like a packaged avocado shmear with too much oil. Coffee was good, service was also a bit slow for a coffee shop with 2 people working and 2 customers, but everybody has slow days so I wouldn’t knock them on it. Would come back for coffee and atmosphere, eat breakfast somewhere else.”

“After experiencing an incredibly rude interaction by the owners of the nearby Smokey’s place, I decided to walk over to the Truckee Food Shop and grab a roasted half chicken with vegetables and Caesar salad. The owner was probably the most pleasant person I’ve dealt with in a very long time. And the food was great! I went on my home to Sacramento area but stopped at the lookout on the old Donner Summit Road. I enjoyed my meal with the wonderful scenery in front of me. It was nice and much better than dealing with that rude old old lady at Smokey’s.”

“The servicers are always friendly upfront they make the best shakes and molts around I get the turkey burger that's delis with the mushroom and Swiss cheese on it I always get my doggy a patty as well for my best friend Lilli yummy yum ”

“We came here for lunch on one of our days in Truckee. We don't drink beer but we ordered some other drinks that were amazingly delicious. For our appy, we ordered these shrimp bao buns that were super flavorful. I ordered the bratwurst hotdog and that was yummy with a healthy helping of sauerkraut and two types of dip - cheese or grainy mustard. To be honest, that bratwurst wrapped in a pretzel bun could stand on its own without any dips...OMG! so good that u still remember how it tastes nearly a week after our trip. My husband ordered the turkey burger and that thing came loaded and he said it was one of the best turkey burgers he's ever had. We loved this place and will definitely be one of our go-tos in Truckee when we're up next! Thank you Alibi team...great work!”

“the espresso was kinda bitter but i still enjoyed my vanilla latte. pastries looked good. pretty busy on a sunday morning before leaving town. some seating available.”