Guidebook for Truckee
Food Scene
The pork and patron wood burning oven pizza! Great bites and good rotation of beers on tap. Nice classy feel without breaking the bank.
100 locals recommend
Old Town Tap
10164 Donner Pass RdThe pork and patron wood burning oven pizza! Great bites and good rotation of beers on tap. Nice classy feel without breaking the bank.
Nice open space with bar top tables for lite dining. Good selection of beers on tap but also wine. Thursday nights are often Trivia nights. Also an occasional venue for music.
9 locals recommend
Philosophy
10412 Donner Pass RdNice open space with bar top tables for lite dining. Good selection of beers on tap but also wine. Thursday nights are often Trivia nights. Also an occasional venue for music.
Top rated dining experience and the finer side, this place doesn't disappoint with its food, cocktails, service, and view overlooking town.
132 locals recommend
Cottonwood Restaurant & Bar
10142 Rue HilltopTop rated dining experience and the finer side, this place doesn't disappoint with its food, cocktails, service, and view overlooking town.
The local fav mexican restaurant. Tacos and burritos are great otherwise try the Armadillo! Of course use the house hot sauce!
55 locals recommend
Taco's Jalisco
11400 Donner Pass RdThe local fav mexican restaurant. Tacos and burritos are great otherwise try the Armadillo! Of course use the house hot sauce!
One of the top new breweries in the country. And good food too!
100 locals recommend
Fiftyfifty Brewing Co
11197 Brockway RdOne of the top new breweries in the country. And good food too!
Full Belly Deli
10825 Pioneer TrailBest sandwiches in town!
If you like Italian, this is the place. Be sure to make reservations or go before/after peak dining times.
134 locals recommend
Pianeta
10096 Donner Pass RdIf you like Italian, this is the place. Be sure to make reservations or go before/after peak dining times.
Good grub and beers in a lively pub setting on the West Short of Donner Lake
18 locals recommend
The Pub at Donner Lake
15963 S Shore DrGood grub and beers in a lively pub setting on the West Short of Donner Lake
Drinks & Nightlife
Kevin is an unbelievable brewmaster with the largest variety of beers done well. But more than just a brewery. Try their bites, especially their unique nachos. And a great venue that has regular live music and entertainment.
73 locals recommend
Alibi Ale Works - Truckee Public House
10069 Bridge StKevin is an unbelievable brewmaster with the largest variety of beers done well. But more than just a brewery. Try their bites, especially their unique nachos. And a great venue that has regular live music and entertainment.
Good beers, friendly staff, and typically showing whatever game is on TV.
6 locals recommend
Truckee Brewing Company
10736 Pioneer TrailGood beers, friendly staff, and typically showing whatever game is on TV.
The food is good but this place is great for the entertainment and particularly jazz. Cocktails are great and often served by one of the top elite trailrunners in our area!
195 locals recommend
Moody's Bistro Bar & Beats
10007 Bridge StThe food is good but this place is great for the entertainment and particularly jazz. Cocktails are great and often served by one of the top elite trailrunners in our area!
Perhaps the best selection for craft beers in town at this casual and low key beer bar.
41 locals recommend
Mellow Fellow
10192 Donner Pass RdPerhaps the best selection for craft beers in town at this casual and low key beer bar.
Local brewery is very close and is perfect for avoiding busy downtown crowds and sharing a few in a cozy (fire and sofas) and welcoming environment.
6 locals recommend
The Good Wolf
10990 Industrial WayLocal brewery is very close and is perfect for avoiding busy downtown crowds and sharing a few in a cozy (fire and sofas) and welcoming environment.
Shopping
Mountain Arts Collective
10065 Donner Pass RdA collective of local artist work is displayed and sold here!
Best bootfitter in town! Also specializes in ski racing equipment.
6 locals recommend
Start Haus Ski & Bike
11410 Deerfield DrBest bootfitter in town! Also specializes in ski racing equipment.
Owned and operated by Truckee's own Mayor David Polivy, these guys will get you outfitted with the latest and greatest outdoor gear. Specializing in backcountry, cross country, camping/backpacking, etc. Check their website for events, updates, and blog posts. www.tahoemountainsports.com
9 locals recommend
Tahoe Mountain Sports
11200 Donner Pass RdOwned and operated by Truckee's own Mayor David Polivy, these guys will get you outfitted with the latest and greatest outdoor gear. Specializing in backcountry, cross country, camping/backpacking, etc. Check their website for events, updates, and blog posts. www.tahoemountainsports.com
Tahoe Sports Hub
10095 W River StAnother great local place to get your sports gear and rentals.
Safeway can get extremely busy. You'll find much shorter lines and much healthier choices at this natural foods store. Also, a great soup/salad bar and deli in addition to the best craft beer selection with staff to help you make the right choices for your taste!
165 locals recommend
New Moon Natural Foods
505 W Lake BlvdSafeway can get extremely busy. You'll find much shorter lines and much healthier choices at this natural foods store. Also, a great soup/salad bar and deli in addition to the best craft beer selection with staff to help you make the right choices for your taste!
Essentials
Best natural foods store in town. And because Safeway can be a nightmare!
165 locals recommend
New Moon Natural Foods
505 W Lake BlvdBest natural foods store in town. And because Safeway can be a nightmare!
Arts & Culture
Art Truckee
10150 W River StThey also serve wine and often have music!
Sightseeing
Just 5 minutes up the road, this is also the historical site of the Donner Party last campsite. Their is circular path that is an easy quarter mile self tour walk.
Donner Party Picnic Area
California 89Just 5 minutes up the road, this is also the historical site of the Donner Party last campsite. Their is circular path that is an easy quarter mile self tour walk.
Coffee
We often source our coffee from here. Popular downtown coffee shop with good healthy eats.
121 locals recommend
Coffeebar Truckee
10120 Jibboom StWe often source our coffee from here. Popular downtown coffee shop with good healthy eats.
Closest coffee shop to our place, owned by local snowboarder and skier pros. And yes, good coffee!
Pacific Crest Coffee Company
10736 Pioneer TrailClosest coffee shop to our place, owned by local snowboarder and skier pros. And yes, good coffee!