The Dam Cafe is a dream come true born from love and a deep passion for food, people & paradise. Leading with the world’s #1 espresso brand, we set the standard for quality in Tahoe City serving breakfast and lunch all-day, every day – except Thanksgiving & Christmas. We offer freshly-baked pastries and breads, organic real-fruit smoothies, delicious breakfast & lunch sandwiches and burritos, Ice Cream… and just about all you could want – right here next to the historic Lake Tahoe Dam. We procure the finest ingredients possible, and prepare them with love. But most of all, we look forward to serving you! Bring your self and your smile anytime! Sincerely, Jen & Glenn
Homey standby known for breakfast burritos, coffee drinks, smoothies & lunchtime sandwiches.
Hours
| Saturday | 7 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–1 PM |
| Monday | 7 AM–1 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–1 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–1 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–1 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–1 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 55 W Lake Blvd, Tahoe City, CA 96145
Phone: (530) 581-0278
Website: http://www.thedamcafe.org/
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Reviews
Mei-Ling Chen
This was a local, quiet, and friendly cafe in a small town. We had a BLTA sandwich, a cup of hot tea (no English breakfast tea ), and a cup of coffee. They were OK but at tourist prices . The staff were really friendly. The cafe was clean and cozy.
… moreJustin Direct
Had the most amazing bacon egg cheese and avocado breakfast sandwich here. Highly recommend for a quick bite before you start your day in Tahoe.
… moreDylan Cheng
I had a fantastic experience at Dam Cafe! Huge thanks to Jen for the incredible service, she made the visit even better. The breakfast burritos were delicious and the coffee was spot on.
Highly recommend stopping by if you’re in the area!
… moreHighly recommend stopping by if you’re in the area!
Grania VanHerwarde
We loved the Dam cafe !! The breakfast sandwiches and coffee were stellar AND there was someone playing acoustic guitar that made it such a lovely experience.
As of Oct 2025 it was a little hard to find with construction but it’s worth it !
… moreAs of Oct 2025 it was a little hard to find with construction but it’s worth it !
Michael Delehanty Real Estate
My family rented bikes and rode the trail from Palisades into Tahoe City and stopped at the Dam Cafe for a late lunch. We dropped in right before closing but the staff was gracious and the food was fabulous despite how busy they were. They had a gentleman outside playing music and he chided me for not clapping enough. I would have been upset but he was super nice and talked to us between songs. What did we order? Mostly smoothies and coffee and it was all very good. I love the ample parking and convenient location. I also love supporting local businesses and this one is a good one.
Michael Delehanty
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Jescika Witt
This past week, my daughter and I visited Tahoe City, and we are from Texas!
We came to the Dam Cafe to grab some breakfast, since we read some good reviews for the most part.
Well, we both had a breakfast sandwich with coffee, and it was SO good!!! We enjoyed it so much that we went back the next two days of our stay, and got breakfast, lunch, and a Blueberry Granola smoothie to snack on later in the day, since they close at 1pm.
Lucia and Pamela do an excellent job running this place and kitchen! They are so friendly and kind! I came across some reviews that complained about how long it took for their order or the size/amount of food items, and these are my thoughts about those kind of comments:
1. I think some of these negative reviews were written intentionally to discourage people from going there.
2. They make your food when you order, and if you happen to go in a busier time of the day, there’s a chance you might wait about 15 minutes, or maybe a bit longer, but trust me, it’s worth the wait!
Food items we ordered and loved are: breakfast sandwich with avocado, breakfast burritos, lattes, iced coffee, smoothies and coffee muffin. Everything tasted so good.
… moreWe came to the Dam Cafe to grab some breakfast, since we read some good reviews for the most part.
Well, we both had a breakfast sandwich with coffee, and it was SO good!!! We enjoyed it so much that we went back the next two days of our stay, and got breakfast, lunch, and a Blueberry Granola smoothie to snack on later in the day, since they close at 1pm.
Lucia and Pamela do an excellent job running this place and kitchen! They are so friendly and kind! I came across some reviews that complained about how long it took for their order or the size/amount of food items, and these are my thoughts about those kind of comments:
1. I think some of these negative reviews were written intentionally to discourage people from going there.
2. They make your food when you order, and if you happen to go in a busier time of the day, there’s a chance you might wait about 15 minutes, or maybe a bit longer, but trust me, it’s worth the wait!
Food items we ordered and loved are: breakfast sandwich with avocado, breakfast burritos, lattes, iced coffee, smoothies and coffee muffin. Everything tasted so good.
Scott Paulis
In a world of boring strip mall coffee shops, this place did not disappoint. The building is cute, there’s some good views, the staff were super sweet, the coffee was good, and the food was delicious. 10/10
… moreAmelia LaPlante
This place is a little hard to find with construction, but it is so great! It is a cute little spot with great breakfast burritos and smoothies. The people here are so nice. Highly recommended!
… moreAaliyah Johnson
Wow I cannot say enough good things about this coffee shop! First it is is so so so adorable from the outside and the inside. The service is excellent! The people working inside are so sweet. The coffee is made perfectly and they serve the best coffee cake bread I’ve ever had in my life! I will be dreaming of that coffee cake bread for ages!
… moreTatiana Redi
What a great experience! The second you walk into the cafe, you are greeted with the home-y atmosphere, the smells of deliciousness and the friendliest people ever!! I ordered salmon cream cheese bagel and .. omg! Yum!! Everything is so fresh! It tastes AMAZING too! The portion is great to share but I had it all to myself. My husband got a bacon egg and cheese with an avocado and he loved it too! Chai latte was also out of this world fantastic.. but what makes this place the hit and the place to not miss in Tahoe City is the people! The owners are the friendliest people and have a smile on their face all the time. What a great experience! What a great way to start the day! We will be back!!! If you are reading this, GO STOP THERE!!!
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