Driftwood Cafe
Breakfast Spot and Café$$$$
South Lake Tahoe
Ranked #3 for breakfast spots in South Lake Tahoe
"Get the Carolina connection or the eggs Benedict"(4 Tips)
"The eggs Benedict and loaded waffle (with strawberry yogurt) are the best!"(3 Tips)
"Place to go around the gondola"(2 Tips)
"mashed potatoe pancakes"(2 Tips)
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Amalie KristoffersenAugust 13, 2018If there’s a wait for a table, order the food to go and sit at one of the outside tables (during summer). Portions are very generous.
Kon StewartSeptember 4, 2016The breakfast here is absolutely remarkable.:-) So loved the "Healthy Breakfast" option.. and my wife loved the mashed potatoe pancakes so much. Love, love, love this place.
Jana BlairJune 27, 2011There's a reason this place is in 'Heavenly Village'! Absolutely wonderful...food, service & atmosphere. Do yourself a favor & stop by if youre in the area.
Libby Lee-EganAugust 29, 2015If you want to eat outside (because you have a dog) you have to go in and order takeout. You won't get table service outside.
Amy ChenFebruary 27, 2016Pretty standard breakfast. I got Michelle's Omelette and was full for the entire day until dinner.
Fawn FoxMarch 8, 2012Great friendly atmosphere. Very good if you are seeking both lunch and breakfast for your guests. Very good for vegetarians or vegans.
Nikolaj LasboJanuary 24, 2011Get the Carolina Connection if you plan on hitting the slopes all day. Enough fuel for your endeavors. Only thing to watch out for are the slick floors if you have ski boots on.
MichaelDecember 1, 2014Be prepared to wait 45 mins to get seated. Bloody Mary is excellent. Foods are not bad.
Quenio SantosOctober 2, 2011Pancakes are delicious and huge! Denver omelet was perfect! Everyone served us with a smile and were really nice...
Sarah CFebruary 28, 2013Skip the line and eat at the counter. Servers are awesome, and sausage gravy hits the spot.
Daniel KalasinskiJuly 29, 2012The loaded waffle was outstanding. Make sure to get a side of potato pancakes!
Ann Marie PrazakAugust 21, 2011Delicious breakfast & super friendly service! Had to wait for a table but it was worth it!
Great breakfast at a good price. There will be a wait...
Kenneth SApril 2, 2013Only place I could find open early that had mimosas and bloody marry. Great find.
Awesome awesomeness!! I had the carolina connection and my husband had the loaded waffle. Both were really good. Definitely coming back here!
StephanieJuly 13, 2011Great, family friendly place to eat! Kids loved the Mickey mouse pancakes. Note: it's only open from 7 am - 3 pm.
TJ RiordanDecember 2, 2015Philly was delicious. They use real steak instead of thinly sliced fake crap.
- The eggs Benedict and loaded waffle (with strawberry yogurt) are the best!
The driftwood cafe FTW! Excellent food! Don't believe me, look at the yelp reviews!
Maximum BurgerAugust 27, 2018Nothing TOO special - just dependable, we’ll-done diner food with competitive pricing and exceptionally friendly service
LakeTahoes AliveJanuary 8, 2012Ola! Go for the Huevos del Driftwood covered in chicken chili, Ugly fries.
Christelle FlahauxAugust 29, 2010Great food!!!! Just be prepared to wait a while to be seated. Service is great too!!!
Graham GeiselmanMarch 1, 2015Pretty average food but super close to the heavenly gondola. A few take-away options.
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- Mon–Sun
- 7:00 AM–3:00 PM
(530) 544-6545
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"They serve a great breakfast You will love the lake view along with the great service. The food is exceptional with nice portions. You will not leave hungry."
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