Blue Angel Cafe and Catering Company

Fresh, healthy, innovative food in a cozy mountain café. That says it all, but there’s a story behind this neighborhood bistro that is just as alluring. After several ski seasons in Europe, Jeff and Rosie came back to Tahoe with renewed passion for après ski, international food, and maintaining an old-school caliber of guest service—a combination that is hard to find in South Lake Tahoe.

In summer, the café’s sunny garden seating and wide-open doors call for Sauvignon Blanc and fresh salads. In winter, the glowing fireplace and cabin interior lure you toward a rich Merlot and beef stew.

Friendly and fun
When people ask for a happy hour, the Blue Angel gives three. Specials run from 3 to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. It’s also fun. There’s a farmers street market outside the front door every Friday afternoon, June–August. It’s definitely family-friendly. There’s a toy box, games under the coffee table, a couch on which to snuggle, and no reservations needed. It’s casual, but not really. Many business meetings happen on the oversized tables, where laptops, files, and lunch can comfortably mingle.

Girls’ lunch meetups. First dates. Study sessions. It’s the kind of place that takes food, drink, and service seriously while letting people decide what the café is good for.

More and more, the Blue Angel crew and their incredible food have been sought out for private events—especially weddings and multi-day corporate retreats. The Blue Angel Cafe and Catering Company was voted Tahoe’s best caterer in 2011, 2012, and 2018. Catered events can be hosted in the grandiose Loft upstairs from the café or at just about any unique venue you find while exploring Lake Tahoe.