Meal Options
The Philosophy Café
The Philosophy Cafe is located downstairs in the Main Lodge at Sierra Hot Springs.
Our gourmet cuisine is sure to please the palate and inspire the mind. We offer seasonal, fresh organic food, prepared in a healthy, balanced way using locally grown ingredients whenever possible.
At the Philosophy Café, we believe in food
Reservations are not required. Prices range based on your order. Although we do serve meat and fish entrees, there is always a vegetarian/vegan option.
Cafe Hours
Lunch
Friday – Sunday
1:30 – 4:00pm
Dinner
Friday – Sunday
(closed Monday – Thursday)
5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Gallery
Winter Menu
Lunch Menu
(Friday-Sunday)
GF/Vegan Soup of the Day – 6.5 cup/9.5 bowl
Meat Soup of the Day – 6.5 cup/ 9.5 bowl
Sourdough Grilled Cheese – 8.75
Gluten Free & Vegan Option Available
GF Bread & Olive Oil – 6 (GF, V)
Bread & Butter – 5
Daily lunch special are posted in the café
Weekend Menu (Friday – Sunday)
Starters
Ciabatta Bread & Butter – 6
Housemade Gluten Free Bread & EVOO – 8 (GF, V)
Soup De Jour – 6.50 Cup/9.50 Bowl
Ask at the counter for details
Kale-fornia Love <3 Salad – 13 (GF, V)
Chickpeas, Beets, Radish, Cranberries & Pepitas, Carrot Ginger Dressing
Roasted Tomatoes, Garlic & Burrata – 14.5
Gluten Free Upgrade – 16.50
Cowboy Butter Chicken Wings – 15 (GF)
Tea, Coffee, Hot Chocolate – 2.50
Hop Water – 4 Wild Tonic Mocktails – 6.50
Daily Entrees
Friday
Wild Caught Cod – 28
Pistachio Crust, Coconut & Lime Cream Sauce, Corn & Ancho Chile (GF)
Banana Blossom Buddha Bowl – 26
Teriyaki, Tofu, Cucumber, Carrots, Cabbage, Mushrooms, Shallots & Rice Noodles (GF, V)
Saturday
Flank Steak Pinwheels – 30
Smashed Potato Salad, Demi-Glace, Sundried Tomatoes, Feta & Spinach, Romanesco & Rainbow Cauliflower (GF)
Stuffed Winter Squash – 26
Quinoa, Apples, Golden Raisins & Pecans Balsamic Glaze, Smashed Potato Salad, Romanesco & Rainbow Cauliflower (GF, V)
Sunday
Apple Brined Pork Loin – 28
Vegan Risotto, Roasted Root Vegetables, Peperonata, Pesto & Parmesan (GF)
Grilled Eggplant – 26
Vegan Risotto, Roasted Root Vegetables, Peperonata, Pesto & Panko (GF, V)
Local Options
There are three restaurants in Sierraville, including Smithneck Farms, for breakfast, coffee & lunch items & Los Dos Hermanos, a highly recommended mexican restaurant. They are open for dinner until 8pm Tues-Sun.
The gas station in Sierraville carries an assortment of grocery items.
Guest kitchens are available at both the Lodge and the Globe. They are stocked with pots, pans, cooking utensils & dishes. You will need to bring your own spices, oils, coffee, etc.
The nearest health food stores are:
Feather River Food Co-op in Portola, CA
or New Moon Natural Foods in Truckee, CA