South Lake Tahoe restaurants.

Red Hut Waffle Shop

The Open View

Red Hut Cafe in South Lake Tahoe is a four star American restaurant. This is a great place. It's known for its hamburgers. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a family atmosphere. This restaurant is very affordable. This place features breakfast. This restaurant is good for groups.

Expert Reviews of Red Hut Waffle Shop

Citysearch | Craving a breakfast that'll keep you going all day? Look for this homey red brick diner, circa 1959.

Locals and tourists alike pull up to this aptly named, classic diner that dates back to 1959. Slide into a red vinyl booth, hold out your coffee cup and get ready to fuel up for a great day on the slopes....
citysearch.com - expert review - 08/14/2003
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User Reviews of Red Hut Waffle Shop

Yelp.com Review - by Natasha N.

4.0 of 5 stars. I had the bacon waffle, yum yum. Their hash browns are pretty tasty too! My hubby just had the "usual" and he really liked everything! The staff was great, but my husband was concerned with the bus…
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristen S.

3.0 of 5 stars. Just a couple words of advice. This place rocks when it comes to omelets. We went twice during our stay in Tahoe because it was so close and was so delicious the first time around. Huge portions for…
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by CHRISTY M.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is a must go when you're in Tahoe...The best pancakes and biscuits and gravy. They have daily specials which includes the "usual" 2 eggs, hash browns and 1 biscuit and gravy. OH, I almost forgot…
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sinohe F.

4.0 of 5 stars. I am not big fan of waffle but surprisingly during my short trip to South Lake Tahoe I went to this place twice and both times ordered Waffle Sandwich!! It definitely means that their waffle is…
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Raf Z.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great local breakfast spot. Service was attentive, personable and patient. I got the "Waffle Sandwich" which is a really good waffle, an egg (prepared perfectly to order), bacon or sausage (bacon was…
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeff A.

4.0 of 5 stars. Solid local joint. Came here for breakfast and had the "usual" special (eggs, hashbrowns, one biscuit and gravy). Food looked and tasted great. All of the servers made you feel very welcome like…
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Natacha M.

4.0 of 5 stars. I lived in Tahoe for 4 years and we always went to Heidi's but Heidi's is such a tourist trap and SOOO expensive...so about the last 2 years I lived in Tahoe we finally went to Red Hut. This place is…
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Greg Q.

4.0 of 5 stars. The Red Hut is the locals' secret spot where they welcome everyone with a smile. I used to live on the South shore of Tahoe, and we'd eat here two or three times a week. We'd often struggle to get out…
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jenn N.

4.0 of 5 stars. Feels like you are at a family reunion. In a good way. :) We waited about 10 minutes for a table or counter (whichever opened up first). Aunt May showed us to our booth.
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike C.

4.0 of 5 stars. waitress: Ms. what kind of cheese would you like? counter neighbor: the orange kind
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Heather C.

5.0 of 5 stars. I moved to Tahoe 8 years ago and have been a fan of Red Hut ever since. I have always been a huge fan of bisquits & gravy and can tell you that Red Hut has the best in Tahoe. Sometimes they run out…
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mo L.

3.0 of 5 stars. A really fun little place that must have changed hands in the last few years. Menu stays the same (which is good) but I was put off by the "Jesus" vibe lurking there now.
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by A J.

5.0 of 5 stars. Not your ordinary Denny's or IHOP environment. It feels like a mom and pop restaurant. The wait was worth the quality and freshness of the food. We ordered the western omelette and breakfast…
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kitty M.

4.0 of 5 stars. I own a hoodie that says Ret Hut......I own a hat the says Red Hut......I own a coffee cup that says Red Hut.....get it? I like this place...and I am not a restaurant attire wearing type of…
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by vicky t.

4.0 of 5 stars. Nothing says protein like their usual or their Don's special. Meat, eggs, toast... god it is delish. Family business.. SUPER SMALL but worth the wait. Excellent customer service and the food comes out…
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrew Y.

3.0 of 5 stars. We ate at this place this morning. We were seated in a booth that consisted of a bench seat and 2 chairs. The inside has old advertisements about RC Cola and other old things. The setup is also like a…
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Miranda N.

4.0 of 5 stars. i bought the t-shirt and the hat! long wait and cramped seating (which is why not 5 stars) but i am a sucker for good old fashion breakfest. everytime i am in tahoe, i make sure to eat there.
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by K. G.

5.0 of 5 stars. Amazing strawberry waffles......and great combination breakfasts too! (They even have egg substitute) Homey, and very friendly service, even though it is crowded, and there could be a wait. Go…
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Bradley O.

4.0 of 5 stars. One of the highlights of our Tahoe Trip. 4.5 stars. We came in "Mud Season" as it's called, and basically everything was closed. Even the state parks were shut down for maintenance. Lameness.
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by jessica m.

5.0 of 5 stars. 2 nights in Tahoe= 2 breakfasts at the Red Hut. Is it bad that me and the honey are creatures of habit?
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Ness S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Oh my goodness! This place is so good! One of the best breakfast's I have had. I saw it on yelp and I am definitely happy that I stopped in and I will be stopping in again next time I go to Tahoe,…
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Crystal M.

4.0 of 5 stars. The waffles are yummy, but the wait can be a little long--so get there early or near the end of breakfast.
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Aaron W.

5.0 of 5 stars. The most amazing specialty waffles... coconut is what I usually get. But they have blueberry, stwarberry, banana, pecan... actually almost anything you would want and you can even custom combine the…
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Nathalie L.

5.0 of 5 stars. The whole time I was in Tahoe, I kept badgering my boyfriend to take me to the Red Hut and finally on our way home, we dropped by. The restaurant was fairly empty with about three tables occupied at 7…
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by James G.

4.0 of 5 stars. Yes ... this place is AWESOME. It's my favorite place for breakfast from 6AM to 2PM in South Lake Tahoe. Today was my first time there and it certainly won't be my last. I had the "Waffle Sandwich" -…
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Paulie E.

4.0 of 5 stars. Going to Lake Tahoe and not coming to the Red Hut is like going to Disney and not seeing Mickey. This place is a must. Great breakfasts for a very reasonable price. Service is spotty depending on…
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Christine H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great, homemade style breakfast with that local charm that only Tahoe can give... Not a whole lotta room inside, but pretty good food.
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Xander M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Wow, density incarnate. "The Usual" with two eggs over easy was sooo good. Hash browns were cooked perfectly. It all combined into one gravy-soaked yolky mess that was diner breakfast heaven.…
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Tiffany D.

3.0 of 5 stars. I always come here whenever i'm in Tahoe because its great for its area. Its get so crowded sometimes though that I could have made breakfast at home instead of waiting but its worth it. My favorite…
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Marjorie B.

2.0 of 5 stars. Cute local place, but service was poor. We walk in and wait by the podium so we can be seated, and after a minute or two, a girl comes out and says, um you can just go sit over there, gesturing at an…
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Rachel B.

3.0 of 5 stars. It's a good breakfast, but very crowded with a long wait that makes you question if it's as good as you thought when you recommended it to your friends. Granted, I'm not that excited about waffles and…
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Walesa K.

2.0 of 5 stars. Seriously. Two stars. and no more. it's generous. I think this place has been given out 5 stars for its gorgeous location and everyone is just drunk happy on the loveliness of tahoe. The food was…
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Helen Y.

4.0 of 5 stars. "The Usual" can easily become my usual...if only it isn't a 3 1/2 hour drive from home...2 eggs, biscuit with plate-licking good gravy and crunchy hash brown. The pecan waffle was also quite good…
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Eff E.

5.0 of 5 stars. A great place to stop at for your typical breakfast fare. Good food at good prices. This place is small so there might be a wait. The waitstaff has always been really friendly when we've gone. Plus,…
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Paul F.

5.0 of 5 stars. mmmm.....I love this place. My family hits up Tahoe every summer vacation and we come here at least 3 times. The best breakfast in town and always packed. Great service and great waffles!
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Chris M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Overall it's a 5 if you get there at 6:30am. Great little rustic ski breakfast spot. Perfect for me to sneak out early while everyone else is still sleeping...grab a newspaper and head to Red Hut.…
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Lauren L.

3.0 of 5 stars. One of the best breakfasts in Tahoe - amazing pancakes and huge omelets. Fantasticly quick diner service which keeps the line moving - and it's usually long on the weekends.
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by kristen b.

5.0 of 5 stars. We stopped here based on Yelp reviews. We ended up at their second location on Kingsbury Grade (on the NV side) since it was a lot closer for us. Waffles and pancakes are amazing. If you like pancakes…
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Emily S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Best breakfast in town. Beware of crowds. Try to experience this place during the week.
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2006
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Best food in Tahoe!!!

The best place to eat in Tahoe, sometimes you have to wait but it is worth it, I would eat here everyday if I could. Great service, great family atmosphere and the best breakfast i have ever had!
citysearch.com - user review - 06/29/2006
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User Review

Great food, a little small and cramped, service is a little slow but other than that its great.
citysearch.com - user review - 04/23/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by TM G.

5.0 of 5 stars. The best breakfast in town and worth then wait! Great portions and freshest of ingredients. The Banana Walnut pancakes are just the right fluffiness....kid's menu is perfect for kids...not…
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike V.

5.0 of 5 stars. Very cute girls working here and lots of cute snowboarder types!?!?! Katie D, you told...shame on you. Secrets out. Great place, great history, best food on the main road. Definitely get there…
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Katie D.

5.0 of 5 stars. My kids just love this place! A classic Tahoe breakfast place, very friendly service, the food is above average diner fare. Sometimes it gets so crowded! I notice lots of healthy looking young…
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2006
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Cute and Basic

Amazing how the basics get romanticized. I love this place and it's really just eggs-and-such for breakfast (but not greasy like Denny's). I could make it at home, but I will actually wait to eat here. It's...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/16/2002
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AOL CityGuide

some say it serves tahoe's best breakfast...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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Fodor's

a vintage-1959 tahoe diner, all chrome and red plastic, the red hut is a tiny place with a dozen counter stools and a dozen booths. it's a traditional breakfast spot for those in the know. come here for the...
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