Driftwood Cafe Menu
Driftwood Cafe, located in South Lake Tahoe, is a gem for New American cuisine, sandwiches, and breakfast & brunch options. With a plethora of amenities such as takeout, delivery, vegan and vegetarian options, wheelchair accessibility, and more, it caters to a wide range of preferences. Customers rave about the 5-star service, delicious homemade soups, and delightful dishes like the high sierra omelette and toasted dutch crunch roll sammie. The ambiance is cozy and efficient, the staff friendly, and prices reasonable. Although slightly crowded at times, the overall experience at Driftwood Cafe is consistently excellent. With positive reviews from satisfied customers, this cafe is definitely worth a visit for a relaxing meal with a stunning view.
Breakfast Menu
Basic American Fare
Two eggs any style served with your choice of potatoes & toast • Add Bacon | Sausage Patty | Ham | Chicken Apple Sausage
Eggs Benedict
Half Order | Full Order • Toasted English muffin with smoked ham or turkey & two poached eggs, topped with hollandaise or cheesy herb sauce. Served with choice of potatoes.
Chicken Fried Steak
Breaded ground sirloin topped with our country gravy. Served with two eggs any style, choice of potatoes & a buttermilk biscuit.
Huevos Del Driftwood
Tortilla chips topped with grilled potatoes, mushrooms, two over-medium eggs, salsa, melted cheddar, sour cream, & green onions.
The Trailhead
Two buttermilk biscuits smothered with country gravy. Served with choice of meat, potatoes & two eggs any style.
Southern Comfort
Two potato pancakes topped with grilled ham, two over-medium eggs & country gravy. Served with a buttermilk biscuit.
Mott Canyon Oats
Old fashioned oats served with cinnamon, raisins, roasted almonds, milk & brown sugar • Add Bananas, Blueberries, or Strawberries
Steak And Eggs
Top sirloin steak (oz) grilled to order. Served with two eggs any style, choice of potatoes & toast
Breakfast Burrito
Scrambled eggs, your choice of Meat or Avocado, Cheese, with hash browns & homemade salsa wrapped in our jumbo flour tortilla.
Breakfast Sandwich
Two eggs any style with choice of Meat or Avocado & Cheese. Served on choice of fresh bread.
The High Sierra
Bacon, turkey, avocado, tomato, fresh spinach, and Swiss cheese.
Ultimate Carnivore
Bacon, sausage, smoked ham, avocado & jack cheese.
The Healthy
Three egg whites & one yolk, fresh garlic, sliced turkey breast, fresh spinach & parmesan cheese. Served with fresh fruit & your choice of toast.
Black Bean Chicken Chili Omelette
Cheddar cheese, green onions, topped with sour cream.
The Mile High
Diced ham, bell peppers, onion & cheddar.
The DIY
Start with our three-egg omelet & add your favorite items • Meat: Bacon | Ham | Sausage | Chicken Apple Sausage | Chicken • Veggies Each: Bell Pepper | Tomato | Avocado | Spinach | Zucchini | Onion | Green Onion | Green Chilis | Garlic | Mushroom | Sprouts | Black Beans | Sour Cream | Salsa | Guacamole • Cheese Each: Cheddar | Jack | Pepper Jack | Swiss | Feta | Parmesan | Blue Cheese
Veggie Quiche
Spinach, tomato, zucchini, mushrooms & swiss cheese. Served with a cup of fresh fruit & choice of toast.
Veggie Benedict
Half Order | Full Order • Toasted English muffin with two poached eggs, spinach & tomato topped with hollandaise or cheesy herb sauce. Served with a choice of potatoes.
Michelle’s Omelet
Two egg omelet with avocado, tomatoes, zucchini, green onions & parmesan cheese. Topped with alfalfa sprouts.
Yummy Yogurt
Bowl of fresh fruit topped with vanilla or strawberry yogurt & granola. Served with a choice of toast.
Vegan Burrito
Sautéed veggies, black beans, salsa, & hash browns rolled into a whole wheat flour tortilla. Topped with guacamole & sprouts • Add Two Eggs or Chicken
Vegan Scram
Sautéed veggies, scrambled with black beans, hash browns & salsa. Served with fresh fruit & choice of dry toast • Add Two Eggs or Chicken
Classic Stacks
One Stack ( Giant Cake) | Short Stack ( Giant Cakes) | Full Stack ( Giant Cakes) • Add Blueberries | Strawberries | Bananas | Almonds
Farmhouse Feast
Short Stack, French Toast, or Waffle with two eggs any style & choice of meat.
French Toast
Thick sourdough bread dipped in our homemade cinnamon egg batter & topped with powdered sugar.
Belgian Style Waffle
Add Bananas | Blueberries | Strawberries | Chopped Bacon | Roasted Almonds
Biscuits & Gravy
Half Order | Full Order
Smoked Ham
Bacon
Sausage
Chicken Apple Sausage
Home Fries
Hash Browns
Potato Pancakes
Pancake | Pancakes | Pancakes
Fresh Fruit Bowl
Cup | Regular
Yogurt Or Cottage Cheese
Egg
One Egg | Two Eggs
Toast
Bowl Of Granola Or Cereal
Side Of Gravy
Real Maple Syrup
Pastries & Bagels
Standard Sandwich
Build your own sandwich • Choose Meat, or Avocado, choice of Cheese and Fresh Bread. Served grilled, toasted or cold.
The Californian
Grilled chicken breast, avocado & jack cheese on a grilled French roll with lettuce, tomato & mayo.
The Villager
Applewood smoked bacon, avocado, fresh spinach, tomato & jack cheese on grilled sourdough.
The Original Club
Bacon, ham, turkey, lettuce, tomato & mayo stacked to perfection on toasted sourdough bread.
Grilled Chicken Melt
Grilled chicken breast on rye with grilled red onions, spinach & melted Swiss.
Philly Cheese Steak
Thinly sliced top sirloin steak grilled with onions, bell pepper & cheddar cheese stuffed into a grilled French roll.
BLT
Bacon, lettuce, tomato served on toasted whole wheat with mayo.
Veggie Sandwich
Carrots, zucchini, sprouts, avocado, spinach, lettuce, tomato & onion tossed with garlic vinaigrette. Served on toasted whole wheat bread.
The Vintage Burger
Served with lettuce, tomato, red onion & choice of Thousand Island or Mayo • Add Swiss | Cheddar | Jack | Pepper Jack | Blue Cheese | Feta | Avocado | Guacamole | Green Chilies | Sautéed Mushrooms | Bacon | Our Homemade Black Bean Chicken Chili
The Monterey
Bacon, Avocado and Swiss. Served with lettuce, tomato, red onion & choice of thousand island or mayo.
The Pondersosa
BBQ sauce, beer-battered onions rings, lettuce & cheddar cheese.
The Veggie Vibe
Plant-based ingredients in this mouthwatering burger with lettuce, tomato, red onion & choice of thousand island or mayo.
Black Bean Chicken Chili
Served with sour cream, cheddar cheese & green onions • Add Texas Toast | Sourdough Bread Bowl
New England Clam Chowder
Cup | Bowl • Add Sourdough Bread Bowl
Soup Of The Day
Cup | Bowl • Monday: Roasted Cream of Tomato | Tuesday: Chicken Vegetable | Wednesday: Cream of Mushroom | Thursday: French Onion | Friday: Seafood Chowder | Saturday: Split Pea | Sunday: Chicken Tortilla
Stagecoach Steak Salad
House cut top sirloin served on mixed greens with blue cheese crumbles, red onion, tomatoes, sliced avocado & balsamic vinaigrette.
Santa Fe Salad
Blackened chicken breast, served on fresh romaine with black beans, red onions, diced tomatoes, avocado, cilantro, & carrots. Topped with jack & cheddar cheese with ranch dressing.
SoCal Summer Salad
Fresh mixed greens, blueberries, strawberries, roasted almonds, & feta cheese. Tossed with balsamic vinaigrette • Add Grilled Chicken
Cobb Salad
Fresh iceberg & romaine lettuce served with grilled chicken breast, chopped bacon, green onions, avocado, carrots, tomatoes, hard-boiled egg & blue cheese.
Tuna Steak Salad
Grilled yellowfin served on fresh romaine tossed with tomato, Swiss cheese, green onions, almonds & fresh lemon.
House Salad
Fresh mixed greens, tomato, cheddar cheese & croutons • Add Grilled Chicken
Baja Tacos
Two grilled steak, chicken or fish tacos served in steamed white corn tortillas with fresh cabbage, carrots, cilantro & lime. Served with our roasted tomatillo sauce on the side.
Grilled Chicken Wrap
Chicken, bacon, cheddar, lettuce, tomato & ranch dressing wrapped in our jumbo flour tortilla.
Nachos Nirvana
Tortilla chips loaded with black bean chicken chili, salsa, green onions, black olives, melted cheese, sour cream & guacamole.
Chicken Chili Burrito
Large flour tortilla stuffed with black bean chicken chili & cheddar cheese, topped with green onions & sour cream.
Lunch Menu
Beverages
Mimosa Or Champagne
Bloody Mary
Local Alpen Sierra Coffee
Latte
Capuccino
Americano
Chai
Mocha
Dark | White
Macchiato
Café Au Lait
Tea Or Hot Chocolate
Fresh Orange Juice
Juices & Milk
Sodas
Complimentary refills.
