Desolation Hotel Hope Valley features Sorensen's Resort Café, an inviting and cozy dining spot near Lake Tahoe. Set in a beautiful location close to Desolation Wilderness, the café offers an intimate atmosphere that combines comfort with a touch of elegance. Guests have praised the food, describing it as elevated comfort food with highlights like the chicken pot pie, spinach and strawberry salad, corn chowder, and berry cobbler. However, some have noted that the menu can be limited at times and that certain items, like the bread basket, may not meet expectations. Service at the café is consistently attentive and friendly, with staff members being helpful and casual. The indoor and outdoor seating offers a rustic charm, perfect for both relaxed meals and special occasions. Many visitors have expressed their desire to return, making it a must-visit destination for anyone in Hope Valley. Whether celebrating a birthday or enjoying a meal with friends, guests leave impressed and satisfied after their dining experience.
Most of the food was tasty, the hamburger was overcooked when asked for rare. The server was very casual and consistently helpful. The inside seating was quaint and comfortable, but if you're expecting a fine dining environment, this is probably a bit more casual than you'd prefer.
October 2025
The menu is limited at this time of year. We ate light - the Spinach and Strawberry salad was very good. Corn chowder and berry cobbler also good. The “bread basket” at $10 was ridiculous, consisting of one kind of over-warmed commercial rolls. Why not some sourdough and perhaps a few breadsticks? Thanks.
September 2025
This is certainly a hidden gem near Lake Tahoe. Located near Desolation Wilderness in a beautiful setting. I would describe the food as elevated comfort food. The best chicken pot pie ever!
