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
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
Ciabatta Bread & Butter – 6
4 pieces grilled with seasoned butter & herb glitter
Gluten Free Bread & EVOO – 8 (GF, V)
4 pieces grilled made with sundried tomatoes, kalamata olives, artichokes, garlic & herbs
Tomato Confit – 15
GF Option – 17
Slow roasted tomatoes & garlic served over ricotta with grilled crostini & balsamic glaze
Summer Salsa Sampler -12.75 (GF, V)
Corn, Mango & Pico served with Blue Corn Tortilla Chips
Cherry Chipotle Wings – 15
Served with a cooling Green Goddess Dip
Hummus & Pita – 6.5 (V)
Cumin, Garlic, Paprika
Pear & Feta Salad – 13.5 (GF)
Mixed Greens, Carrots, Tomatoes, Peppers & Balsamic Vinaigrette
Add Steak – 6 *Steak may not be added to any other dish
Tahoe Food Hub Salad – 15 (GF, V)
Local Ingredients, changes each week
Soup Du Jour – 6.5 cup/ 9.5 bowl
Inquire at counter
Tea, Coffee, Hot Chocolate – 2.50
Hop Water – 4 Wild Tonic Mocktails – 6.50
Daily Entrees
Friday
Cilantro Lime Chicken – 27.5
Broccolini Salad & Grapefruit Variety, Artichokes, Fennel, Pink Peppercorns & Champagne Vinaigrette
Mushroom Stuffed Mushrooms – 27.5
Broccolini Salad & Grapefruit Variety, Artichokes, Fennel, Pink Peppercorns & Champagne Vinaigrette (GF, V)
Saturday
Ancho Chile Tri Tip – 30
Quinoa Tabouli, Mango Chutney, Elote & Chipotle (GF)
Veggie Kabobs – 27.5
Quinoa Tabouli, Mango Chutney, Elote & Chipotle (GF, V)
Sunday
Salmon Puttanesca – 30
Roasted Tomatoes, Garlic, Chilies, Olives, Capers, Oregano & Anchovies served over Linguine
Pineapple Banana Blossom Bowl – 27.5
Cabbage, Mushrooms, Chickpeas & Cucumbers served over Vermicelli (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