Mountain Cuisine

Truckee’s take on mountain cuisine is fresh, bold, and rooted in place. Expect local ingredients, inventive plates, and flavors built for high-altitude appetites.

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Experience the Flavors of this Well-Seasoned Mountain Town

Truckee’s dining scene blends alpine character with serious culinary ambition. You'll find everything from chef-driven tasting menus and seasonal small plates to wood-fired Italian and globally inspired comfort food. Cozy bistros, sleek cocktail spots, and casual cafés round out a food culture that’s as creative as it is grounded—where fresh ingredients, bold flavors, and mountain atmosphere come standard.

Zuri Coffee Co

Charming Swiss-inspired café serving espresso drinks and pastries in cozy surroundings.

Pacific Crest Coffee Company

Small-batch roaster offering fresh, seasonal beans and expertly crafted espresso drinks.

Coffeebar

European-style café offering coffee, pastries, and light fare.

Coffeebar Bakery

Bakery offering a variety of baked goods and coffee.

Dark Horse Coffee Roasters

Coffee shop specializing in artisanal roasted coffee and baked goods.

Drink Coffee Do Stuff

Coffee shop offering a variety of coffee drinks and baked goods.

Coffee And

Coffee And

Downtown Truckee diner and café serving generous old‑school breakfast and lunch favorites alongside bottomless coffee

Wild Cherries

Casual café offering espresso drinks, pastries, breakfast/lunch fare like panini, wraps, quiche & smoothies. Popular for bagel sandwiches, vegetarian, vegan & gluten‑free offerings.

Cornerstone Bakery

Beloved Truckee bakery crafting fresh breads, pastries, and custom birthday or wedding cakes.

Mountain Brew

Coffee shop offering a variety of coffee drinks, teas, and light breakfast and lunch options.

Café Lupine

European inspired coffee shop and eatery serving house roasted coffee, breakfast, lunch, and artisanal baked goods made with premium ingredients.

Pacific Crest Coffee

Coffee roastery and tasting room offering freshly roasted beans and handcrafted beverages in a cozy atmosphere.

Sierra Bakehouse

Artisan bakery crafting high-quality pastries, breads, and savory items using premium ingredients and traditional techniques.