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

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Summer 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

Jalapeño Bombs – 14
Stuffed with Cream Cheese, topped with Spicy Tuna, Tobiko, Masago, Eel Sauce & Chipotle

Ponzu & Garlic Edamame – 6.5 (GF, V)

Crab Cakes – 16 (GF)
Masago, Micro Radish, Lemon & Garlic Sauce

Gochujang Chicken Wings – 15 (GF)

Seaweed Salad – 4 (GF, V)

Cold Noodle Salad -15 (V)
Cucumber, Tomato, Cabbage, Squash & Scallions
Spicy (GF) or Sweet (Not GF)
Add Tri Tip – 4
Add Chicken – 4

House Salad – 12 (GF, V)
Greens, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Shallots, Sprouts, Balsamic Dressing
Add Tri Tip – 4
Add Chicken – 4

Tea, Coffee, Hot Chocolate – 2.50

Hop Water – 4              Wild Tonic Mocktails – 6.50

Build Your Own Ramen Bar

18 – 25 Dependent on Order
*Gluten-free & vegan options available*

Customize your perfect bowl of steaming hot ramen with choices below!

  • Broccolini
  • Mushrooms
  • Cabbage
  • Bok Choy
  • Spinach
  • Carrot
  • Daikon Radish
  • Squash
  • Bamboo
  • Vegan Kimchi
  • Scallions
  • Chilies
  • Togarashi
  • Gochujang
  • Furikake
  • Hoisin
  • Umeboshi
  • Vegan Broth
  • Meat Broth
  • Rice Noodles
  • Yakisoba
  • Chili Oil
  • Crunchy Garlic
  • Seaweed
  • Sesame Oil
  • Ginger

 

Protein Add Ons

  • Tri Tip – 4
  • Pork Belly – 3
  • Chicken – 3
  • Tofu – 2
  • Hard Boiled Egg – 3
  • Tuna – 4
  • Fish Cake – 1

 

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