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

Dinner Menu (Friday – Sunday)

Starters

Ciabatta Bread & Butter – 6.50

Gluten Free Bread & EVOO – 10.50 (GF, V)

Gochujang Wings – 16

Tahoe Food Hub Salad – 16 (GF, V)

Tea, Coffee, Hot Chocolate – 2.5

Hop Water – 4      Wild Tonic Mocktails – 6.5

Entrees Change Weekly – Sample Menus Below

Friday

Chicken Shawarma – 25
Shirazi Salad, Plant Based Risotto, Tzatziki & Chipotle Aioli (GF)

Mushroom Stuffed Mushrooms – 25
Shirazi Salad, Plant Based Risotto, Chimichurri & Chipotle Aioli (GF, V)

    Saturday

    Grass Fed Burger – 25
    8 oz 80/20 Patty, Grilled Onions, Heirloom Tomato, Lettuce & Pickles on a Brioche Bun, Potato Salad & Poppyseed Coleslaw
    Cheese +1, Pork Belly +2

    Green Chickpea Burger – 25
    Grilled Onions, Heirloom Tomato, Lettuce & Pickles on a Gluten Free Bun, Potato Salad & Poppyseed Coleslaw
    Vegan Cheese – +1 (GF, V)

    Sunday

    Spicy Beef Bowl – 25
    Grilled Flank Steak & Red Peppers, Gochugaru Sauce, Fried Egg, Kimchi, Rice, Cucumbers, Carrots & Radish (GF)

    Lemon Tahini Turmeric Bowl – 22
    Fried Tofu, Red Pepper Aioli , Rice, Quinoa, Tomatoes, Bok Choy, Cucumbers, Carrots, Radish, Kimchi & Pickled Onions (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