Alpina Coffee Cafe
Cuisine: American, Coffee Shop
Price Range: $
10Best Says
This cozy, local coffee shop serves Alpen Sierra coffee, espresso, various teas and much more. Located in South Lake Tahoe on the way to Emerald Bay, Alpina is a comfy caf�, tucked into the... Read More
This cozy, local coffee shop serves Alpen Sierra coffee, espresso, various teas and much more. Located in South Lake Tahoe on the way to Emerald Bay, Alpina is a comfy caf�, tucked into the pine trees and adored by the locals. The Cafe has three computers with internet for customers to use, a kids' corner, and picnic tables in a sunny garden area for spring and summer. The Alpina has free WiFi and 3G. Try their house coffee or lattes (with great foam) or their great Mexican hot chocolate. The Alpina does serve basic food items like muffins, sandwiches and bagels.
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EXPERT TIPS BY:
Christina Nellemann
Reno and Tahoe Local Expert
- Dessert: "Is there anything worse than a watered down iced coffee? For their iced coffees, Alpina uses coffee ice cubes."
- Gluten-Free Baked Goods: "Alpina Coffee Cafe is located on the way to Emerald Bay which makes it a great stop for coffee or breakfast."
- Cafés: "For their iced coffees, Alpina uses coffee ice cubes."
- Best for Dessert Because: Alpina has both indoor and outdoor seating with a fireplace for winter days.
- Best for Gluten-Free Baked Goods Because: Alpina Coffee Cafe both gluten-free and vegan pastries and casseroles.
- Best for Cafés Because: Try one of Alpina's fresh pastries including their honey pastry.
