Ernie's Coffee Shop
South Lake Tahoe, CA
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Vegan Banana French Toast
Contains whole wheat bread, vanilla, soy milk, nutmeg, cinnamon, banana, applesauce*, and agave syrup*. We believe this item is vegan as is.
Oatmeal
Contains walnuts*, raisins*, pecans*, oatmeal, cinnamon*, and blueberries*. We believe this item is vegan as is.
Grandma Jean's Granola
Contains vanilla yogurt, strawberry garnish, raisins, pepitas, oats, granola, dried cranberries, banana, and almonds. We suggest removing the yogurt. The granola may be non-vegan.
Tofu Burrito
Contains vegan cheese, tofu, pico de gallo, home-fried potatoes, burrito tortilla, bell peppers, and avocado. We believe this item is vegan as is.
Vegan Garden Burger
Contains tomato, sweet relish, sesame seed bun, mayonnaise*, lettuce, and garden burger patty. We suggest removing the mayo.
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Oatmeal and Granola
Want it vegan? Hold the yogurt and add soy milk or almond milk.
Oatmeal
Contains walnuts*, raisins*, pecans*, oatmeal, cinnamon*, and blueberries*. We believe this item is vegan as is.
Grandma Jean's Granola
Contains vanilla yogurt, strawberry garnish, raisins, pepitas, oats, granola, dried cranberries, banana, and almonds. We suggest removing the yogurt. The granola may be non-vegan.
French Toast
Texas toast cooked to a golden brown and dusted with powdered sugar. Available on gluten-free bread or any other of our toast options.
Vegan Banana French Toast
Contains whole wheat bread, vanilla, soy milk, nutmeg, cinnamon, banana, applesauce*, and agave syrup*. We believe this item is vegan as is.
Breakfast Burritos
Burritos are served with house-made salsa and chips.
Tofu Burrito
Contains vegan cheese, tofu, pico de gallo, home-fried potatoes, burrito tortilla, bell peppers, and avocado. We believe this item is vegan as is.
Burgers
All of our hamburgers are served on a toasted sesame seed bun with lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise, and sweet relish. Pickles and onions are available upon request. Choice of shoestring fries, steak fries, coleslaw, soup, or salad. Option to upgrade to sweet potato shoestring fries.
Vegan Garden Burger
Contains tomato, sweet relish, sesame seed bun, mayonnaise*, lettuce, and garden burger patty. We suggest removing the mayo.
Scrams and Omelettes
Three large eggs combined with your favorite ingredients. Served with home fries or hash browns and buttered toast. Option to have omelettes or scrams without yolks at no extra charge.
Tofu Scram
Contains vegan cheese, tofu, pico de gallo, eggs, bell pepper, and avocado. We suggest removing the buttered toast, and vegan cheese.
A La Carte Breakfast
Toast
Contains bread. We believe this item is vegan as is.
Sliced Banana
Contains banana. We believe this item is vegan as is.
Gluten-Free Toast
Contains gluten-free bread. This item may contain dairy, and egg.
Fresh Fruit
Contains fresh fruit. We believe this item is vegan as is.
Home Fries or Hash Browns
Contains a choice of hash browns, or home fries. We believe this item is vegan as is.
Bagel
Contains cream cheese*, and bagel. We believe this item is vegan as is.
Grilled Jalapeños (2)
Contains grilled jalapeños. We believe this item is vegan as is.
Pico de Gallo
Contains pico de gallo. We believe this item is vegan as is.
Soup
Ernie’s offers a variety of house-made vegan, vegetable, and meat soups. Ask your server for the soup of the day.
Cup
We believe this item is vegan as is.
Hot Sandwiches
Grilled Veggie
Contains tomato, sprouts, grilled whole wheat bread, cheese, and avocado. We suggest removing the cheese.
Lunch Sides
Cole Slaw
Contains coleslaw dressing, carrot, and cabbage. This item may contain dairy.
Sweet Potato Fries
Contains sweet potato fries. We believe this item is vegan as is.
French Fries
Contains french fries. We believe this item is vegan as is.
Fresh Fruit
Contains fresh fruit. We believe this item is vegan as is.
Grilled Jalapeños (2)
Contains grilled jalapeños. We believe this item is vegan as is.
Salads
Side Salad
Contains tomatoes, sprouts, mushrooms, green leaf lettuce, and croutons. We suggest removing the croutons.
Avocado Toast
Contains toasted whole wheat bread, tomatoes, avocado, and all-purpose herb blend. We believe this item is vegan as is.
Mexican Breakfasts
Ernie’s interpretations of the delicious flavors and combinations from our neighbors to the South.
No vegan options.
Cold Sandwiches
All of our sandwiches include your choice of shoestring fries, steak fries, coleslaw, soup, or salad. Option to upgrade to sweet potato shoestring fries.
No vegan options.
Two Egg Breakfasts
Two eggs any style, home fries or hash browns, and two slices of buttered toast.
No vegan options.
Breakfast Special
Two eggs with two strips of bacon or two link sausages, and your choice of three pancakes, two slices of French toast, or one Belgian waffle.
No vegan options.
Big Mountain Lunch
Half pound beef patty with bacon and cheese. Served with fries, a cup of soup, and soda or coffee.
No vegan options.
Additional Items
Add these items to your scram, omelette, extreme home fries, burrito, or quesadilla.
No vegan options.
No vegan options.
Fried Egg Sandwich
Two fried eggs served on your selection of toast, with choice of bacon, ham, country sausage, or turkey breast and cheese. Prepared with lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise. Served with a side of home fries or hash browns. Option to substitute a bagel.
No vegan options.
Big Mountain Breakfast
Three eggs any style, with your choice of six breakfast link sausages, six slices of hardwood-smoked bacon, four country-style sausage patties, or a thick slice of ham. Served with hash browns or home fries, one biscuit covered in country gravy, and coffee or tea, and a large juice or milk. Option to upgrade to fresh squeezed orange juice.
No vegan options.
Extreme Home Fries
A large portion of our potato and onion home fries plus two additional items are grilled together, then topped with melted cheese and sour cream. Option to add two eggs. Available dairy-free.
No vegan options.
Pancakes
All of our buttermilk pancakes are served with whipped butter and hot syrup.
No vegan options.
Biscuits and Gravy
Our biscuits and country style gravy with sausage and bacon are made in house from scratch.
No vegan options.
Waffles
Ernie’s waffles are served with whipped butter and hot syrup. Option to add whipped cream.
No vegan options.
