Opening hours
Open now · closes 2:00 PM
| Monday | 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Saturday | 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Sunday | 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
Local time in South Lake Tahoe: 12:36 PM (PST). Holiday hours may differ – call (530) 544-3434 to confirm.
Location & directions
1146 Emerald Bay RdSouth Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
About Bert's Café
Looking for a breakfast restaurant in South Lake Tahoe? Bert's Café is at 1146 Emerald Bay Rd, South Lake Tahoe, California. Our South Lake Tahoe guide covers 70 food and drink spots, and this is one of them.
Bert's Café is open daily, 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Bert's Café's menu features 110 dishes and drinks across 13 sections, including Breakfast, Breakfast - Egg Breakfasts, Breakfast - Eggs Benedict, Bert's Specials, and South Of The Border Especiales. Listed prices range from $1.50 to $18.95, with a typical item around $5.95. You will find options like Pigs In A Blanket, Healthy Oats, and Omelettes.
Service options include onsite services, takeout, dine-in, and delivery. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cozy, and trendy, and it is a good fit for groups, locals, and tourists. The place is family-friendly. It is especially popular for breakfast and solo dining. Offerings include coffee, comfort food, healthy options, quick bite, and vegetarian options.
Accessibility features: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking lot, wheelchair accessible restroom, and wheelchair accessible seating. Payment methods accepted: credit cards and debit cards. Parking: free parking lot, free street parking, and paid parking lot. Reservations are accepted; call (530) 544-3434 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Breakfast Restaurant
- Address
- 1146 Emerald Bay Rd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
- Phone
- (530) 544-3434
- Price range
- $10 to $20 per person
- Hours
- Open daily, 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Menu
- 110 items · $1.50–$18.95
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 9 AM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 12 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for breakfast restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Bert's Café’s weekday schedule with 209 other breakfast restaurants in California. On a typical weekday it opens at 7:00 AM, close to the local norm of 7:00 AM and closes at 2:00 PM, earlier than most (typical closing time: 3:00 PM).
In total it is open about 49 hours a week, 7 hours fewer than the local median of 56. 97% of breakfast restaurants in California open on Sundays, and Bert's Café is one of them.
Compared with 209 other breakfast restaurants in California that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for breakfast restaurants in California
Based on 71 menus with 5,837 priced items from breakfast restaurants in California, the median menu item costs $11.75, and half of all items are priced between $5.99 and $17.00.
At Bert's Café the median listed price is $5.95, lower than the typical $11.75 for breakfast restaurants in California.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Coffee | 41% | $3.75 |
| Hot Chocolate | 41% | $4.00 |
| French Toast | 37% | $10.50 |
| Breakfast Burrito | 30% | $14.99 |
| Patty Melt | 28% | $15.79 |
| French Fries | 28% | $4.90 |
| Hot Tea | 25% | $3.99 |
| Tuna Melt | 25% | $14.00 |
Calculated from 71 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
From the business
- Identifies as women-owned
Service options
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Delivery
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great tea selection
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Vegetarian options
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- Locals
- Tourists
Planning
- Usually a wait
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Parking
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Bert's Café there are 14 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 18 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Mexican & Tex-Mex (4), Cafes & Coffee (3), Burgers & Fast Food (2), and Thai (1).
3 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Burgers & Fast FoodChico’s Burger0.2 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeStarbucks0.2 mi
- PizzaRound Table Pizza0.2 mi
- Mexican & Tex-MexTaco Bell0.2 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisSubway0.3 mi
What to expect at a breakfast restaurant
Breakfast and brunch spots range from classic diners and pancake houses to modern brunch cafes with creative menus, bottomless mimosas and long weekend waits. Most open early and close by mid-afternoon, which is the opposite rhythm to most restaurants.
What to order
- Pancakes or waffles – often the house specialty
- Eggs Benedict – the brunch classic
- Biscuits and gravy – a Southern breakfast staple
- Breakfast burrito – especially in the Southwest
Good to know
- Arrive before 9 AM on weekends to avoid the longest waits.
- Many breakfast places stop serving by 2 or 3 PM.
- Online waitlists let you join the line before leaving home.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Bert's Café's opening hours?
Open daily, 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Monday: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM; Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM; Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM; Thursday: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM; Friday: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM; Saturday: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM; Sunday: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Is Bert's Café open on Sunday?
Yes, Bert's Café is open on Sundays: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Where is Bert's Café located?
Bert's Café is located at 1146 Emerald Bay Rd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150.
What is the phone number of Bert's Café?
You can call Bert's Café at (530) 544-3434.
Does Bert's Café offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Bert's Café offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: onsite services, takeout, dine-in, and delivery.
How much does it cost to eat at Bert's Café?
The typical price range at Bert's Café is $10 to $20 per person. Menu prices range from $1.50 to $18.95.
Does Bert's Café take reservations?
Yes, Bert's Café accepts reservations.
Is Bert's Café wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking lot, wheelchair accessible restroom, and wheelchair accessible seating.
Is Bert's Café open late?
No, Bert's Café usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near Bert's Café?
There are 18 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Bert's Café. Nearby options include Chico’s Burger (0.2 mi), Starbucks (0.2 mi), and Round Table Pizza (0.2 mi).
How much do breakfast restaurants in California cost?
Based on 71 menus with 5,837 priced items from breakfast restaurants in California, the median menu item costs $11.75, and half of all items are priced between $5.99 and $17.00.
