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Old Post Office Cafe

4.5$$· Moderate

Historic Carnelian Bay cafe serving hearty breakfast fare near Lake Tahoe

Housed in a former post office in Carnelian Bay, Old Post Office Cafe offers a cozy, old-fashioned diner setting for breakfast and lunch. Visitors can enjoy classic American comfort food, local specialties, and hot coffee with partial views of Lake Tahoe. The family-friendly cafe features a menu packed with hearty items like biscuits and gravy, Benedicts, and waffles.

Quick tip: The cafe does not accept reservations, so consider arriving early or grabbing a coffee while waiting outside for a table.

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