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Driftwood Cafe

1001 Heavenly Village Parkway, Suite 1A, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
530 544 6545
4.5 of 5 stars 140 Reviews
Cuisines: American
Good for: Child-friendly, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot
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Good for: Child-friendly, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot
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Seattle, WA
Senior Contributor
37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2012 NEW

Excellent food but found it funny they charged me 50 cents for an extra tea bag and $1.00 for a tiny bowl of salsa to have w/ my burrito. Other than that, friendly & good food.

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Lake Montezuma, Arizona
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

As we walked in, some people coming out said "the food is great here". After we ate, we agreed. The soup was homemade and delicious as were the sandwiches. Being on diets, we did not indulge in desserts but they looked tempting. Service was also great. After a disappointing dinner at another local restaurant the previous evening, we were very... More

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Lancaster, California
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

This cafe is just a few minutes walk from the Marriott Vacation Resorts properties in the Heavenly Village. We stopped by for breakfast and were enthusiastically greeted by their most friendly hostess. While this cafe offers both breakfast and lunch, we enjoyed a breakfast that was exactly as described in their menu and was visually appealing and very tasty. Meals... More

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Saginaw, MI
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55 reviews 55 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

We enjoyed a relaxing, tasty breakfast within walking distance of the Heavenly Gondola. California fare with a flare, and good quality. Nice clean, airy location.

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Lancaster, United Kingdom
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012

Lovely little cafe, very friendly staff, excellent food and good value for money. Highly recommended for a tasty breakfast or lunch.

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España
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

The bagels are very good, great coffee and freshly squeezed orange juice!

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Berkshires
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

Bring your appetite!!! huge portions!! Nice little place

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Orinda, California
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

Wife and I had a very good lunch. Wife's spinach soup excellent, said burger was very good quality. I had a nacho/egg dish that was very good.

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Modesto, California, United States
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

I have been coming to this place religiously for about a year now. It is hard to find if you are from the area and avoid the tourist trap, but the food is to die for! Driftwood has an incredible staff, and the best fish tacos in town! Very possibly the best fish tacos for about the next 5 towns!... More

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nyc
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

I ate here with a large party of 8. We had turkey burger, regular burgers, salad, eggs benedict, fries, etc. I enjoyed my turkey burger. The other burgers were more well done than requested. They kindly took the over burger back and re-did it to our satisfaction. Service was competent and friendly. I would go back.

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