Donner Lake Kitchen

A Must-Stop Gem in Truckee! If you are driving into North Lake Tahoe, Donner Lake Kitchen is the perfect pit stop. It's located right next to the lake, making it a super convenient and scenic spot to stretch your legs and grab a bite. The Experience We arrived on a Friday afternoon and, despite it being a busy time, we only had a 10-minute wait before being seated. It's a family-owned spot, and you can really feel that warmth in the service--the staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming. We absolutely loved the relaxed, local vibe of the place. The Food The portions here are generous and the flavors are spot on. Here is what we tried: * The Turkey Melt: My wife ordered this and it was massive! It came on perfectly grilled sourdough with cheddar, grilled onions, turkey, bacon, and avoca

We got four meals between us and each one was absolutely outstanding. It’s the best chicken fried steak I’ve had in my life. The owner and her son and granddaughter were all gems and so fun to chat with. This is a can’t miss stop in Truckee!!

Cozy restaurant located across the street from Donner Lake, serving delicious breakfast and lunch dishes. The Famous Huevos Rancheros was definitely the star, and the Country Breakfast Skillet was also perfectly seasoned and cooked. There are so many other items that we want to try, so we will definitely be back! Friendly and efficient service. Small parking lot, so it might be hard to find parking during the peak meal hours.

Food wise, I the breakfast croissant and everything was in point. But the best was for sure the service and the atmosphere. Really recommend this place

Donna Lake Kitchen is a local cozy breakfast place I stumbled upon while visiting. The place provided a “country home” atmosphere and the waitstaff was perky friendly. The food was extremely tasty and of substantial portions. The coffee ☕️is delicious with free refills! (I’m a fan of that) What I did not like was my check being place at my table before I got my food and the 4$ fee that is charged to you for use of a credit card. I think overall it is a lovely place and the outside seating area is illuminated with nature. 🍽️ I recommend a try just bring cash! Happy Eating!