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

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Spring Menu

Wednesday & Thursday

Build Your Own Ramen Bar
16 – 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
  • Chickpeas
  • Squash
  • Togarashi
  • Gochujang
  • Oat Milk
  • Hoisin
  • Umeboshi
  • Rice Noodles
  • Yakisoba
  • Chili Oil
  • Crunchy Garlic
  • Seaweed
  • Sesame Oil
  • Ginger
  • Tri Tip – 4
  • Ahi – 4 *
  • Pork Belly – 3
  • Chicken – 3
  • Tofu – 1
  • Hard Boiled Egg – 1
  • Salmon – 4

*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

Lunch Menu
(Friday-Sunday)

GF/Vegan Soup of the Day – 5.5 cup/ 8.5 bowl

Meat Soup of the Day – 6.5 cup/ 9.75 bowl

Sourdough Grilled Cheese – 8.75
Gluten Free & Vegan Option Available

GF Bread & Olive Oil – 6 (GF, V)

Bread & Butter – 5

Weekend Menu (Friday-Sunday)

Starters

Marinated Olives – 5 (GF, V)
Tangerine & Chili

Picks & Dips – 6.5
Deep Fried Dill Slices with a Caesar dipping sauce

Vegan Antipasto Platter – 13 (V)
Fresh & Pickled Veggies, Gluten Free & Sourdough Crackers (GF by request)

Tomato Confit – 11
(GF available – add 2)
Herbs & Ricotta

Crab & Artichoke Dip – 12 (GF Available – add 2)

Balsamic Strawberry & Spinach Salad – 13.5 (GF)
Hickory Feta, Pecans, Pea Shoots & Avocado (V available by request)

“Spring Among Friends” – 5.5 cup/ 8.5 bowl (GF, V)
Miso Broth, Tofu, Mirepoix, Veggies

Zuppa Toscana – 6.5 cup/ 9.5 bowl (GF)
Sausage, Potatoes, Kale, Cream

GF Bread & Olive Oil – 6 (GF, V)

Bread & Butter – 5

Daily Entrees
Friday

Baked Salmon with Lemon Pepper Beurre Blanc – 25
Forbidden Rice, Grilled Veggies (GF)

Okonomiyaki with Gochujang & Chipotle Aioli – 21
Forbidden Rice, Grilled Veggies
(GF, V)

Saturday

Braised BBQ Baby Back Ribs – 25
Smashed Potato Salad, Poppy Seed Coleslaw (GF by request)

Cauliflower Steaks in Korean BBQ Sauce – 23
Smashed Potato Salad, Poppy Seed Coleslaw (GF, V)

Sunday

Barbacoa Haystacks – 23
Blue Corn Tortillas, Quinoa Salad, Chilero Sauce, Feta & Tomatillo Salsa Verde (GF)

Fried Avocado Haystacks – 23
Blue Corn Tortillas, Quinoa Salad, Chilero Sauce, Tomatillo Salsa Verde, Pea Shoots (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