THE OLD POST OFFICE CAFE, Carnelian Bay - Menu, Prices & Restaurant Reviews

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The Old Post Office Café has been a family-owned restaurant in Carnelian Bay for over 45 years. Our menu features breakfast staples like our popular breakfast burritos and our famous Hangover Helper.

CUISINES

American, Cafe, Diner

Special Diets

Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch, Drinks

FEATURES

Takeout, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Table Service

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4.0

228 reviews

Excellent

118

Very good

73

Average

18

Poor

10

Terrible

9

FSbulldogfan

Visalia217 contributions

A gem of a breakfast place

May 2022 • couples

This was a gem of a find. We went on the Friday of Memorial Day Weekend. We didn’t have any wait to be seated. Service was excellent. The food was super yummy and a TON of it. The French Toast was some of the best I have ever eaten. So glad we found this place. After we had eaten here several times during our stay it was recommended to us by other people.

Written June 6, 2022

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Jennifer J

United States247 contributions

just ok

Sep 2022 • none

On the lake, other than South Lake Tahoe, we couldn't find many breakfast options other than donuts. We were driving by this place, saw the large crowd and decided to try it. ...it was ok. Slow service but with staff shortage that can be overlooked. Got the eggs bene with a lemon hollandaise and it was really bland. Potatoes were greasy and not thoroughly fried. People were gobbling it up so maybe I ordered the wrong dish but as I said, it was just ok. It was expensive for what I got but everything in the area is.

Written September 20, 2022

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teamsteepanddeep

San Francisco781 contributions

Brunch with friends 2022

May 2022 • friends

We were recommended this restaurant by one of our friends. She is the neighbor of the owner -Jeff . The staff was friendly and welcoming. The food came out fresh and quick . We had the Crab cake eggs Benedict, Monte Cristo with blackberries sauce, grilled veggie sandwich with side salad. The food was tasty. The place was hopping for a Saturday morning. We will be back . They have outside patio with music on occasion.

Written May 7, 2022

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Rtouchton

8 contributions

Really bad service

Jun 2022 • none

The restaurant was busy when we arrived so we sat at the bar. We gave our order and then 30 minutes went by and we noticed others who had been seated after us were already eating. When we asked about our food the waitress made up excuses and it was obvious she either forgot or on purpose had not put our order in as we were sitting at the bar and could see our order slip on the screen, which had not been moved into the queue. The waitress continued to be rude afterward; however, she had no reason to behave this way, I guess she was having a bad day but the owner should know the long-eyelashed, immature waitress should have better customer service skills by being honest and decent to those bringing money into her community. We come to Tahoe every year bringing others with us so this bad review over time will, unfortunately, affect the restaurant owner.

Written June 25, 2022

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Bob G

Novato91 contributions

Abhorrent treatment of customers

Jun 2022 • couples

I’ve been coming here since 1961. The food was good, but the owner was very rude and in more resent times would ask you to leave if he saw you using a cell phone! Now to current time: went for breakfast (for old times sake) on Friday morning the 10th of June. Walked in and the apparat new owner told us to wait. Stood there waiting for a good 10 minutes while she seated new arrivals at the counter, serving them water and providing a menu. (Still waiting). I am a disabled Veteran and can’t stand for more than maybe 5 minutes. I looked at her and said that I was going to sit at one of the 6 empty tables. My wife remained standing! Another 10-15 minutes passed and finally she came over, had me get up and moved me to another empty table that was further away. We sat there for another 15 minutes until a waitress came to our table. The food was now just average. I’ll cling to my memories of days gone by and Never Return!

Written June 11, 2022

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Brenda L

Georgetown206 contributions

Plain Old Good Food

Jul 2023 • friends

Originally I thought this was a coffee shop within walking distance of our VRBO. Turns out the only coffee they have is black coffee from a coffee pot that your server pours out of. It’s good coffee though and the food is good also. Apparently, the building used to be the post office. It’s older and very charming. The atmosphere is casual and you feel like a local when you’re there. It almost feels like you’re in someone’s home, but not. You really need to experience it for yourself. If you like blueberries and waffles, this is the place in my opinion. There were six of us breakfasting here and everyone enjoyed their meal. My DIL is a big cinnamon roll fan and was definitely a fan of this one. Fun place, good food, good service at a not cheap, but fair price. I recommend trying it at least once.4

Written July 24, 2023

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Al K

Albany348 contributions

A great breakfast and lunch spot.

May 2022 • couples

No complaints about this place. This was recommended by the folks at BaseCamp in Tahoe City. We were there on a Monday at noon, so not so busy. My wife had the half portion of French toast with strawberries and blueberries. She really enjoyed it. I had the monte cristo. It was fresh, with a healthy portion of meat and cheese. Really great. And the fries were excellent too. I was not blown away by the coffee, but that’s okay. Everything else was fantastic.

Written May 3, 2022

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Katherine T

San Francisco10 contributions

Very fresh, top-quality food

May 2024 • couples

Delicious breakfast. I had the vegetable scramble and the ingredients were top quality—one of the best biscuits I’ve ever had. The atmosphere was so-so and the coffee wasn’t very tasty or strong, but the food was so good that I didn’t mind.

Written May 5, 2024

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Beachcomb_33

Eaton887 contributions

Good Breakfast

Oct 2022 • solo

Stopped in for breakfast while visiting the area. Nice place with good customer service. The food was good and came out in what seemed like a fast time. There is table seating and bar seating. The cafe was not very busy when I stopped in, but when leaving, it was picking up business, which is always a good sign. Stop in....see for yourself. Enjoy!

Written November 10, 2022

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jnknauberry

5 contributions

Defiantly would go back!

Jul 2020 • none

Great custom service, friendly and the quality of the food was excellent. Had the Crab Egg's Benedict and it was wonderful. Everyone in the family was happy with their breakfast choices. Great outdoor dining area with fast service.

Written July 17, 2020

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Chris H

Chipping Sodbury38 contributions

Great breakfasts!

Sep 2023 • couples

This was our favourite location to eat in Lake Tahoe. We had breakfast here four of the seven days we stayed in town. There’s a nice variety on the menu, but it isn’t huge, so not overwhelming. The portions are generous, but not monstrous. It’s good , tasty home-cooked food and we’ll definitely be back again.

Written September 25, 2023

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Russ H

Loveland153 contributions

Great breakfast place.

Nov 2023 • couples

A friend suggested this place and they were spot on. It’s a cool older place with great food and service. Highly recommend if you like a great breakfast with plenty of food.

Written November 14, 2023

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Junggebliebene

Tampa11 contributions

Mediocre food and service at high prices.

Jul 2023 • family

The food and service were mediocre and did not justify the price. There was just one bathroom stall, which was disgusting and did not have a changing table.

Written July 13, 2023

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TinaandVinnieO621

Louisville151 contributions

Fast, friendly and yummy

May 2023 • couples

Even though it was busy we got quick service and great food. Biscuit Benedict was really good as was the omelet. Christine was very nice and attentive.

Written May 13, 2023

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Jeff

Peru8 contributions

Beyond words

Apr 2023 • friends

Stopped here for a morning breakfast after seeing reviews on Trip Advisor. Food fresh & hot. Service was over the top, friendly and polite. Highly recommend. You won’t be disappointed here.

Written April 12, 2023

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