Keys Café

We had never been to Tahoe. Friends from Auburn treated us to a grand tour of the area. One of the best stops in two days was for brunch at the Keys Cafe. It is a little hard to find as it is off on a side street, but Google maps got us there. Although busy preparing drinks for her patrons, the owner (pictured) was gracious, patient, and accommodating. Substitutions and special requests were no big deal. We sat outside on a most pleasant "South Lake" morning - I understand they have their share of those there in mid-August. The Cafe's vibe is just what you would expect inside and out, the decor - the same. So what about the food? We had BLTs (on marbled rye), a Breakfast Sando, and (drumroll, please) the Blueberry Bowl. Since it is not practical to travel 2,100 miles for this delicacy on a daily basis, I asked for the recipe and that, too, was shared with a smile. What a fantastic place in a fantastic place!!!

Delicious fruit smoothies, coffee, tea, & sandwiches! They are also pet-friendly :). The vibe here is cozy & relaxing. I got the crush smoothie with added protein & Emergen-C. Staff was very friendly and welcoming, and offered my dogs treats and puppaccinos

By far this is the best coffee shop in town. I've been a customer for years and have consistently enjoyed the food, coffee, atmosphere, and staff. The coffee is always just right and the space is so homey and welcoming. I can't compliment them enough!

Stopped by for breakfast and this little shack didn’t disappoint! Breakfast burrito was perfect portion to split between two adults. The salsa was also so yummy. The açaí bowls were perfectly sweet and shareable! Coffee was a perfect pick me up! Fun games! Chalk board to write on! Great staff! Be fueled before your day in Lake Tahoe!

Syd and Alex do an incredible job of serving THE BEST coffee and food in South Lake Tahoe. My staple is an egg and cheese sandwich with smashed avocado on a bagel. The coffee is wonderful. Love the atmosphere of a small cabin with tremendous character. This is a must stop for coffee, breakfast or lunch.

One of my go to favs when I’m in the area. Today I enjoyed an iced Purple Haze (vanilla chai & lavender) with an Avo Bagel. Perfect pairing! Light bite before jumping back on the freeway. The staff is always super friendly and the vibe is very Tahoe.

Keys Cafe was outstanding! We went there for an afternoon coffee but they also serve breakfast and lunch. They offer some unique coffee drinks; we had FlowerPower and Almond Joy lattes and they were delicious! The service was great and the ambiance is very cozy, we will be going back!

My boyfriend and I never miss a chance to stop at Keys Cafe when we’re in town. We love their breakfast burrito and coffee. The atmosphere and the staff are always fantastic. They have soy options for drinks and are pet friendly. They were even kind enough to give our pig a puppuchino :)