Guidebook for Truckee
Food Scene
THis is the perfect breakfast/lunch diner. It has lake house character, friendly owners, bottomless coffee, and 50% off mimosas when it is snowing! Try their cinnamon rolls!
62 locals recommend
Donner Lake Kitchen
13720 Donner Pass RdTHis is the perfect breakfast/lunch diner. It has lake house character, friendly owners, bottomless coffee, and 50% off mimosas when it is snowing! Try their cinnamon rolls!
THE BEST drinks, shareable plates, and woodfire oven baked pizza's in town. They source as much of their ingredients locally as possible, and carefully craft everything they make. Go for lunch, happy hour, dinner, or late night (they are the only restaurant in downtown open until midnight too!). It has a super groovy atmosphere too that makes you want to bring a book and soak it all in (when it isn't too busy!)
100 locals recommend
Old Town Tap
10164 Donner Pass RdTHE BEST drinks, shareable plates, and woodfire oven baked pizza's in town. They source as much of their ingredients locally as possible, and carefully craft everything they make. Go for lunch, happy hour, dinner, or late night (they are the only restaurant in downtown open until midnight too!). It has a super groovy atmosphere too that makes you want to bring a book and soak it all in (when it isn't too busy!)
Little Truckee Ice Creamery
15628 Donner Pass RdWalking distance to all the houses on Donner Lake!
Although a drive, this is the best place to get a taste of Tahoe! It is a mini grocery store/farm stand that only sells locally grown/produced organic products. You can get most of your essentials there and support the local community at the same time!
Tahoe Food Hub
12116 Chandelle WayAlthough a drive, this is the best place to get a taste of Tahoe! It is a mini grocery store/farm stand that only sells locally grown/produced organic products. You can get most of your essentials there and support the local community at the same time!
Drinks & Nightlife
Great beers, gourmet nachos with locally sourced ingredients, and there is ALWAYS something going on in the evenings from swing dancing, live music, or open mic comedy!
73 locals recommend
Alibi Ale Works - Truckee Public House
10069 Bridge StGreat beers, gourmet nachos with locally sourced ingredients, and there is ALWAYS something going on in the evenings from swing dancing, live music, or open mic comedy!
One of Truckee’s two dive bars, the other is The Pastime Bar also recommended. This is an absolute dive, be prepared for an experience and a glimpse into drinking like a local. Be advised the bar scene does not stop for locals, not even for a blizzard.
25 locals recommend
The Tourist Club (T-Club)
10110 Donner Pass RoadOne of Truckee’s two dive bars, the other is The Pastime Bar also recommended. This is an absolute dive, be prepared for an experience and a glimpse into drinking like a local. Be advised the bar scene does not stop for locals, not even for a blizzard.
Shopping
This store is carfeully curated to only sell the coolest USA ONLY made products! It is full of crafted goods by artists both local and widespread. Everything in the shop has a story, be sure to ask the workers! This is the place to get your souvenirs/gifts and support the local artists.
35 locals recommend
Bespoke
10098 Donner Pass RdThis store is carfeully curated to only sell the coolest USA ONLY made products! It is full of crafted goods by artists both local and widespread. Everything in the shop has a story, be sure to ask the workers! This is the place to get your souvenirs/gifts and support the local artists.
Arts & Culture
This is a boutique that exclusively sells locally made art. Artists of all kinds sell their goods here, and it is one of the best places to get TRUE souvenirs that are locally produced!
18 locals recommend
Riverside Studios
10076 Donner Pass RdThis is a boutique that exclusively sells locally made art. Artists of all kinds sell their goods here, and it is one of the best places to get TRUE souvenirs that are locally produced!
Parks & Nature
This trail is flat/accessible and has many entrances/exits. It follows the Truckee River from the Glenshire neighborhood to the Truckee River Regional Park. There are plans for it to eventually continue all the way to Donner Lake! We highly recommend taking as long or as short of a stroll as you'd like on this scenic riverside trail.
11 locals recommend
Legacy Trail
Legacy TrailThis trail is flat/accessible and has many entrances/exits. It follows the Truckee River from the Glenshire neighborhood to the Truckee River Regional Park. There are plans for it to eventually continue all the way to Donner Lake! We highly recommend taking as long or as short of a stroll as you'd like on this scenic riverside trail.
This park can get crowded, however it offers beautiful lakeside views and lots of small trailheads. This is perfect for a quick family day trip!
68 locals recommend
Donner Memorial State Park
12593 Donner Pass RdThis park can get crowded, however it offers beautiful lakeside views and lots of small trailheads. This is perfect for a quick family day trip!