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
Wednesday through Sunday
(closed Monday & Tuesday)
5:30 pm – 8:00 pm

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Fall Menu

Wednesday & Thursday

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!

  • Scallions
  • Spinach
  • Cabbage
  • Chilies
  • Tomatoes
  • Radish
  • Shallots
  • Mushrooms
  • Carrots
  • Squash
  • Togarashi
  • Gochujang
  • Furikake
  • Hoisin
  • Umeboshi
  • Vegan/GF Broth
  • Meat Broth
  • Rice Noodles
  • Yakisoba
  • Chili Oil
  • Crunchy Garlic
  • Seaweed
  • Sesame Oil

Protein Add On

  • Pork Belly – 3
  • Chicken – 3
  • Tofu – 1
  • Hard Boiled Egg – 1
  • Salmon – 4
  • Tri Tip – 4

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

Marinated Olives – 5 (GF,V)
Organic green olives imported from Greece

Small Batch of the Cabbage Patch – 9 (GF, V)
Deep Fried Brussels Sprouts & Chipotle Aioli

Phoenix Wings – 15 (GF)
Mango, Gochujang, Habanero & Aleppo Pepper Chicken Wings with Tzatziki (10 Pieces)

Whipped Ricotta Bruschetta – 15
Grilled crostini served with cured wild boar, fresh fig or Bosc pear*, pecans and honey (*Subject to availability)

Tomato Confit – 13, GF Option – 15
Slow roasted tomatoes & garlic served over ricotta with grilled crostini & Balsamic Glaze

Ciabatta Bread & Butter – 5
Four pieces grilled ciabatta with seasoned butter & herb glitter

Gluten Free Bread & EVOO – 7 (GF, V)
4 pieces of housemade gluten free bread containing sundried tomatoes, roasted garlic, herbs & olives

Lemons in Love V 2.0 – 13 (GF, V)
Candied lemon zest, pecans, fennel, shallots, microgreens & balsamic dressing
Add Smoked Feta – 1

Caprese & Chill – 13 (GF)
Heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, balsamic glaze & herb oil

Beef Bourguignon – 6.5 cup/ 9.5 bowl
Braised Chuck Roast, Mirepoix, Mushrooms & Pearl Onions

Oki-Doki-Gnocchi – 6.5 cup/ 9.5 bowl (GF, V)
GF Potato Dumplings in a tomato and white wine broth

Tea, Coffee, Hot Chocolate – 2.25           Chai Latte – 5.50

Hop Water – 3.99              Wild Tonic Mocktails – 6.50

Daily Entrees
Friday

Barramundi – 27
Asian Sea Bass, Saffron Cream, Polenta, Asparagus & Cherry Tomatoes

Cacio e Pepe – 24
Cheese & Pepper Polenta, Spicy Tofu, Asparagus & Brussels
(GF, V)

Saturday

Beef Wellington – 29
Steak and Mushroom Duxelles baked in Puff Pastry. Served with Potatoes & Brussels Sprouts in Demi-Glace

Lentil Bolognese Napolean – 24
A rich and creamy lentil stew with mushrooms and artichokes served on GF sweet potato bread (GF, V)

Sunday

Cajun Chicken Carbonara – 25
Sundried Tomatoes, Artichokes, Shallots & Pepperoni in a White Wine Sauce, Served over Linguine

Vermicelli Philosobowl – 25
Cabbage, Carrots, Chickpeas, Cucumber & Mushrooms in a Spicy Peanut Sauce, Served over Rice Noodles (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