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The Free Bird
Cuisine: American, California, Coffee Shop
Price Range: $
10Best Says
The Free Bird Cafe in South Lake Tahoe serves up some of the best organic food in the area. Their menu includes coffee, tea, smoothies, homemade chai tea, baked goods, superfoods and more. Try the... Read More
The Free Bird Cafe in South Lake Tahoe serves up some of the best organic food in the area. Their menu includes coffee, tea, smoothies, homemade chai tea, baked goods, superfoods and more. Try the Humming Bird Smoothie with Yogurt, Mango (or Strawberry), OJ, Banana, Agave Nectar for $4.75 or the Dirty Chai (Chai Latte with Espresso) for $4.50. Their "light bites" include items like the Special Bagel which is a locally made bagel with house herb cream cheese and fresh tomato slices for $4.00 or the Potato Samosas with curry, mango chutney, cilantro salsa and a house salad for $6.
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EXPERT TIPS BY:
Christina Nellemann
Reno and Tahoe Local Expert
- Dessert: "The Free Bird serves only fair trade coffee that supports sustainable farming practices, and their chai is made in-house from spices rather than from commercial powder."
- Coffee: "The Free Bird uses only fair trade coffee and tea in their drinks."
- Restaurants with Healthy Menus: "The Free Bird uses only fair trade coffee and tea."
- Best for Dessert Because: The Free Bird is vegetarian and vegan-friendly and even serves vegan ice cream.
- Best for Coffee Because: The Free Bird has a relaxed, cozy vibe and nice, spicy chai.
- Best for Restaurants with Healthy Menus Because: The Free Bird's baked goods come from local, organic bakers.
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