Melissa’s Truckee Guidebook
Food scene
Squeeze In
10060 Donner Pass RdBest breakfast! Featured on Diners, Drive-ins, & Dives
Jax At The Tracks
10144 W River StGreat diner
Full Belly Deli
10825 Pioneer TrailGreat sandwiches, salads, and breakfast burrito
Cornerstone Bakery
10087 W River StDelicious bakery
COMO
10164 Donner Pass RdYummy Mexican food with great cocktails
Old Town Tap
10164 Donner Pass RdPizza + Italian fare, beer/wine, cocktails
Truckee Tavern and Grill
10118 Donner Pass RdCome for the incredible cocktails, stay for the food!
Burger Me
10418 Donner Pass RdBest burgers! Featured on Diners, Drive-ins, & Dives
Japanese fare including noodles & sushi, plus sake, beer & wine.
110 locals recommend
Drunken Monkey Sushi
11253 Brockway RdJapanese fare including noodles & sushi, plus sake, beer & wine.
A Truckee institution beneath a historic boutique hotel, this is the place to get a delicious dinner with the company of live music
195 locals recommend
Moody's Bistro Bar & Beats
10007 Bridge StA Truckee institution beneath a historic boutique hotel, this is the place to get a delicious dinner with the company of live music
Casual spot good for eating out with kids or for picking up a feast to take back home
39 locals recommend
Village Pizzeria
11329 Deerfield DrCasual spot good for eating out with kids or for picking up a feast to take back home
Simple Mexican counter serve in a strip mall dishing rotisserie chicken, tacos, burritos & tostadas. Our go-to is to order the family pack to take back home for an easy, affordable night in.
13 locals recommend
Golden Rotisserie
11357 Donner Pass RdSimple Mexican counter serve in a strip mall dishing rotisserie chicken, tacos, burritos & tostadas. Our go-to is to order the family pack to take back home for an easy, affordable night in.
For those visiting from SF, you might be familiar with the Flour + Water restaurant group. This is a newly opened Italian restaurant by the same group, with incredible pasta and pizza. Beer/wine only (no cocktails).
9 locals recommend
Great gold
11025 Pioneer TrailFor those visiting from SF, you might be familiar with the Flour + Water restaurant group. This is a newly opened Italian restaurant by the same group, with incredible pasta and pizza. Beer/wine only (no cocktails).
Grocery stores / markets
Raley’s O-N-E Market
10001 Soaring WayOur preferred grocery store
Incredible butcher shop with delicious sausage, roasts, and more
14 locals recommend
Mountain Valley Meats
11209 Brockway RdIncredible butcher shop with delicious sausage, roasts, and more
Health foods store where you can buy specific grocery items and/or pick up a healthy smoothie
165 locals recommend
New Moon Natural Foods
505 W Lake BlvdHealth foods store where you can buy specific grocery items and/or pick up a healthy smoothie
Breweries, Wine Bars, and Drinks
Great local beer on tap with fun weekly events (ex. trivia, live music, food trucks, etc). Dog friendly outside. Two additional locations in Incline Village.
73 locals recommend
Alibi Ale Works - Truckee Public House
10069 Bridge StGreat local beer on tap with fun weekly events (ex. trivia, live music, food trucks, etc). Dog friendly outside. Two additional locations in Incline Village.
Great local beer and food. Dog friendly patio outside in warmer months.
100 locals recommend
Fiftyfifty Brewing Co
11197 Brockway RdGreat local beer and food. Dog friendly patio outside in warmer months.
Amazing wine selection for buying a bottle to take home, or for staying and enjoying in their nice tasting room.
23 locals recommend
Uncorked Truckee
10118 Donner Pass RdAmazing wine selection for buying a bottle to take home, or for staying and enjoying in their nice tasting room.
Another Truckee institution, this is a must-stop for a boozy brunch or a pre-dinner drink at the bar
124 locals recommend
Bar of America
10040 Donner Pass RdAnother Truckee institution, this is a must-stop for a boozy brunch or a pre-dinner drink at the bar
Coffee / Tea
Coffeebar Truckee
10120 Jibboom StGood coffee, pastries, and bites
Dark Horse Coffee Roasters Truckee
10009 W River StZuri Coffee Co
11357 Donner Pass RdWild Cherries Coffee House
11429 Donner Pass RdFancy Dinners + Fine Dining
Trokay
10046 Donner Pass RdManzanita
13031 Ritz Carlton Highlands CtMoody's Bistro Bar & Beats
10007 Bridge StPianeta
10096 Donner Pass RdTraveler advice
Getting around
Winter Travel Advice
Heavy snow can accumulate in the Truckee/Donner area, especially at high elevations like the Donner Summit and near our house (which is located at 7,000 ft). Be sure to prepare for winter driving and snow conditions accordingly. 4-wheel drive or all-wheel drive is strongly recommended, and often required to drive on I-80 during storms and harsh conditions. Chains are needed if you do not have 4WD. Do not drive on the roads during a storm unless it is critical or an emergency.