Guidebook for Truckee
Food Scene
Cottonwood Restaurant & Bar
10142 Rue HilltopBar of America
10040 Donner Pass RdBy far the best French croissants and pastries in the area. A must for a decadent morning treat and coffee.
14 locals recommend
Cornerstone Bakery
10087 W River StBy far the best French croissants and pastries in the area. A must for a decadent morning treat and coffee.
Bar none the best ice cream in the area. Family run and so welcoming all year. Summer time at the lake deserves some amazing ice-cream and this is it. Corn hole, plenty of tables with umbrellas and a wonderful family atmosphere.
Oh, footnote. On Mondays and Fridays Tacos Hereras serves street tacos from this location. They are great, inexpensive and authentic. You will find yourself amongst the locals for this experience.
27 locals recommend
Little Truckee Ice Creamery
15628 Donner Pass RdBar none the best ice cream in the area. Family run and so welcoming all year. Summer time at the lake deserves some amazing ice-cream and this is it. Corn hole, plenty of tables with umbrellas and a wonderful family atmosphere.
Oh, footnote. On Mondays and Fridays Tacos Hereras serves street tacos from this location. They are great, inexpensive and authentic. You will find yourself amongst the locals for this experience.
We could not be happier to have a fun little pub within walking distance. The ambiance if perfect for some lakeside vibes. Great food menu mellow environment and some of the best most interesting brown liquor around. This place adds a to hanging out at Donner Lake and so nice to support one of our locals.
18 locals recommend
The Pub at Donner Lake
15963 S Shore DrWe could not be happier to have a fun little pub within walking distance. The ambiance if perfect for some lakeside vibes. Great food menu mellow environment and some of the best most interesting brown liquor around. This place adds a to hanging out at Donner Lake and so nice to support one of our locals.
Essentials
If you cant find it at Ace Mountain Hardware, it does not exits. Anything you might need or just want to remember your trip to Truckee you can find at this awesome friendly store.
Safeway
11290 Donner Pass RdMountain Hardware and Sports
11320 Donner Pass Rd
Northstar California Resort
5001 Northstar DrSugar Bowl Resort
629 Sugar Bowl RdSugar Bowl is only 3.5 miles from the driveway to the lift!