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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Summer Menu

Wednesday & Thursday

Build Your Own Philoso-Bowl
18 – 25
Dependent on Order

*gluten free & vegan options available*

Customize your perfect bowl with choices below!
Everything is Philoso-Bowl if you put your mind to it!

  • Scallions
  • Spinach
  • Cabbage
  • Chilies
  • Tomatoes
  • Radish
  • Shallots
  • Carrots
  • Vegan Kimchi
  • Bell Peppers
  • Mushrooms
  • Chickpeas
  • Cucumber
  • Quinoa
  • Rice
  • Lentils
  • Beans
  • Corn & Poblano
  • Sweet Potato & Beet
  • Squash & Kale
  • Feta
  • Cojita
  • Parmesan
  • Tahini-Turmeric Sauce
  • Green Goddess Sauce
  • Hatch Chili Sauce
  • Sweet & Sour Sauce
  • Thai Peanut Sauce
  • Chicken – 4
  • Carnitas – 4
  • Sierra Valley Yak – 6
  • Quinoa Crumbles – 3
  • Tofu – 2
  • Hard Boiled Egg – 1
  • Avocado – 1

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

Bread & Butter – 5

GF Bread & Olive Oil – 6 (GF, V)

Jalapeno Poppers – 8
Yuzu Sauce

Gochujang Wings (GF)
Small (5 Wings) – 8
Large (10 wings – 14
Tzatziki Sauce

Sushi Nachos – 12 (GF)

Roasted Tomatoes & Ricotta – 11
Ciabatta (GF Bread Available – add 2)

Peppers & Pearls – 11 (GF Bread Available – add 2)
Cherry Peppers, Mozzarella Pearls, Aleppo Pepper, Ciabatta

Caprese Salad – 14 (GF)

Pear & Feta Salad – 13.5 (GF)
Mixed Greens, Carrots, Tomatoes, Peppers, Balsamic Vinaigrette
Add Steak – 4

Fennel & Hominy – 6.5 cup/ 9.5 bowl (GF)
Chicken, Chorizo, Tomatoes, Ancho Chili

Lemongrass Curry – 6.5 cup/ 9.5 bowl (GF, V)
Corn, Poblano Peppers, Coconut Cream

Daily Entrees
Friday

Oven Baked Cod – 27
Red Pepper Piperade, Rice, Leek Cream, Microgreens (GF)

Ginger Cashew Tofu – 23
Fried Leeks, Pepper & Onion Medley, Rice, Scallions, Lemon Zest
(GF, V)

Saturday

Ancho Chili Tri Tip – 27
Quinoa Tabbouleh, Hickory Feta, Elote, Chipotle Aioli (GF)

Veggie Kabobs – 24
Quinoa Tabbouleh, Mango Elote, Gochujang (GF, V)

Sunday

Short Ribs & Lasagna – 27
White Wine Cream Sauce, Mushrooms, House Salad & Ciabatta

Lentil Bolognese – 25
Sweet Potato Flatbread, Mushrooms, Artichokes, Basil Oil, House Salad (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