Ernie's Coffee Shop

I've heard of Ernie's through family and friends. Decided to give it a try and test out my favorite breakfast dish, Chicken Fried Steak and Eggs & French Toast. The Chicken Steak was light and crunchy, the eggs scrambled with cheese was just right, and the home potatoes amazing. What topped it off, was the homestyle gravy, it wasn't too runny and wasn't too thick, it was PERFECT. The flavor of the gravy brought everything together. The French Toast was what you'd expect, but there was something about their butter that made something basic, into something wonderful. Their Mocha was great, you can taste a full bodied dark chocolate and the cream gave it a nice sweet to go with the bitter. Their medium roast coffee was a great pairing to breakfast, and one thing that was most important to me is that our drinks were always topped off. I will definitely be going back for the great prices and great food.

Super yummy! Perfect brunch spot! Complete with mimosas and gigantic Bloody Mary's!!! I haven't had anything I don't like from here even though wait of their recipes taste more complex and everywhere from a typical diner. Awesome staff even the opener was pitching in serving! Must go if in Tahoe

Fell in love at Ernie's. Nicole is the best. I wanted to adopt her or set her up with my son. The food is good too and they give you plenty.

Had a wonderful breakfast. The service was awesome!

I've been coming here for years. The quality of the food is passable. The main thing I noticed is the long wait. Since it is right on the Hwy people tend to remember the location. I know the restaurant's have been struggling in my area, and it shows. The new owners have been ok, but since it changed hands the food suffered. I will probably still go there for breakfasts on occasion if I can't find anywhere else to eat.

Loved this place. Reasonable prices for excellent, simple tasty food. Good service especially since they are so busy. we went here for Sunday brunch time and they were slammed! Expect to wait during busy times and remember that that is the Hallmark of a good restaurant. Return customers, and busy!

So great! Best breakfast we experienced in Tahoe. It’s a little away from the resort areas, so there was no wait. A nice relief from the areas like Heavenly where the restaurants stay packed.

Family of four- we ate breakfast at Ernie’s twice during our Lake Tahoe stay; fresh, tasty food, super clean, friendly staff, great service. If we ever go back to Tahoe, would eat there again. Highly recommend Ernie’s Coffee Shop!

Great place for breakfast! Pancakes tasted excellent and had a cookie-type quality to them. Fresh squeezed orange juice was sweet and tasty too. However, not a huge fan of their drip coffee or their cappuccino (tasted a little burnt...we went at 11:30am). Service and everything else was great though. Enjoy.

Extremely delicious breakfast, very friendly/helpful staff.