Back in 1926, Martin and Irene Sorensen began welcoming visitors to their resort in Hope Valley. The heart of the property has always been the cafe where guests enjoyed good food, good drinks, and good times. Whether they were gathered ‘round the pot-bellied stove or a glass of apple jack whiskey, the conversations that they had - and friendships that they formed - became legendary. Due to the rich history and nostalgic memories, it’s no wonder the folks at Desolation Hotel have fallen in love with this magical place. Generations of adventures have come and gone, but we’re still welcoming guests with the same warm hospitality that the Sorensen’s family always did. The Sorensen’s legacy - and beloved recipes - will continue to live on in our cafe alongside some fresh, new favorites. Whether you’ve been coming here for ages or it’s your first time joining us, we hope you enjoy your meal, your visit, and the Sierra Nevadas. Now eat up, and enjoy the wilderness. “There’s a world of adventure waiting to be explored.”
Non-Alcoholic
Coke$3.50
Diet Coke$3.50
Sprite$3.50
Rootbeer$3.50
Lemonade$3.50
Iced Tea$3.50
Pellegrino$4.00
Hot Tea$3.50
Hot Chocolate$3.50
Hot Cider$3.50
Apple Juice$3.00
Cranberry Juice$3.50
Beer
Heineken N/A 11.2oz$4.00
Pabst Blue Ribbon 12oz$5.00
Coors Light 12oz$5.00
Coors Banquet 12oz$5.00
Corona 12oz$5.00
Blue Moon 12oz$6.00
Black Butte Porter 12oz$6.00
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale 12oz$7.00
New Glory Gummy Worm Hazy Pale Ale 16oz$7.00
Tahoe Deep IPA 16oz$8.00
Alibi Pale Ale 16oz$8.00
South Lake Brewing Co. Seasonal 16oz$9.00
Cocktails
Knotty Pine$17.00
Empress Gin | Blueberry Rosemary | Lime | Soda Water
Maple Old Fashioned$18.00
Hirsch Bourbon | Maple Syrup | Black Walnut Bitters | Barrel-Aged In A Charred Oak Barrel
Picketts Plane$17.00
Woodfords Reserve Bourbon | Lemon Juice | Aperol | Amaro Melletti
Mountain Mulled Wine$15.00
Warm Sweet Red Wine | Hennessy | Secret Blend Of Spices
Chef Mark’s Hot Buttered Rum$17.00
Captain Morgan Spiced Rum | Chefs Special Hot Buttered Rum Batter
Pear And Ginger Toddy$16.00
TinCup Bourbon | Pear Puree | Ginger Infused Honey | Lemon
Mocktails
St. Nick’s Spritz$10.00
Cranberry Hibiscus Cider | Cranberry Juice | Apple Juice | Lime Juice | Sprite
Not Buttered Rum$12.00
Ice Cream | Butter | Brown Sugar | Secret Spices
Meadow Mule$11.00
Cinnamon syrup | Limes Juice | Cranberry Juice | Ginger Beer
Sparkling Wine
Honor Cava Sparkling Rose, Spain$9.00
- Bottle$42.00
Domaine Laurie Split$8.00
Bivio Prosecco Split$9.00
Domaine Laurie$32.00
Telmont Reserve Brut Champagne, France$95.00
White Wine
Hatcher Chardonnay, California 2021$9.00
- Bottle$40.00
School Street Pinot Grigio, California 2023$10.00
- Bottle$44.00
Bella Grace Sauvignon Blanc$11.00
- Bottle$48.00
Balletto Teresa’s Unoaked Chardonnay, California 2018$46.00
Atmosphere Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc, France 2022$48.00
Chateau Saint-Roch Old Vines White Blend, France 2021$49.00
Famiglia Pasqua Moscato D’Asti 2021$42.00
Daou Rosé, California 2022$48.00
Red Wine
Ammunition Cabernet Sauvignon, California 2020$10.00
- Bottle$40.00
Pessimist By Daou Red Blend, California 2020$11.00
- Bottle$48.00
Hatcher Barbera, California 2018$11.00
- Bottle$48.00
The Mcnab SingleVineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, California 2020$39.00
Oratorio Gigondas, France 2019$44.00
Oratorio Crozes-Hermitage, France 2019$44.00
Maison Duhard Baron des Chartrons, France 2019$45.00
Heritages Cotes-du-Rhone, France 2019$45.00
Oratorio Chateauneuf-Du-Pape, France 2019$50.00
Don Melchor Puente Vineyard, Chile 2020$99.00
Bell Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve, California 2019$115.00
Sonoma Highway, Pino Noir, Sonoma California 2019$41.00
Corkage Fee$23.00
Vodka
Tahoe Blue$9.00
Ketel One$12.00
Tito’s$12.00
Absolute Citron$13.00
Grey Goose$15.00
Gin
Fords London Dry$10.00
Bombay Sapphire$12.00
Tanqueray$12.00
Hendrick’s$13.00
Empress 1908$14.00
Aviation$11.00
Malfy Blood Orange$10.00
Rum
Captain Morgan$10.00
Bacardi$10.00
Diplomatico$13.00
Tequila
Corralejo Silver$10.00
Corralejo Reposado$13.00
Casamigos Reposado$15.00
Lalo Blanco$15.00
Hurradura Añejo$17.00
Clase Azul Reposado$36.00
Dos Hombres Mezcal$17.00
Whiskey/Bourbon
Jack Daniel’s$9.00
Jameson$10.00
Bulliet$12.00
Tin Cup Rye Whiskey$13.00
Tin Cup Bourbon$13.00
Woodford Reserve$14.00
Maker’s Mark$15.00
Basil Hayden$15.00
Scotch
Laphroaig 10Yr$18.00
Highland Park 12Yr$19.00
Macallan Double Cask 12Yr$19.00
Johnny Walker Black$17.00
Cognac
Hennessey$11.00
Grand Mariner$13.00
Remmy Martin VSOP$15.00
Disorono$13.00
Uncategorised
Yogurt and Muesli$9.00
Greek Yogurt | Granola
Overnight Oats$13.00
Pure Maple Syrup | Roasted Pecans
Housemade Biscuits And Gravy$20.00
Pork Sausage Gravy | Two Eggs | Hashbrowns
Ol’ Faithful$20.00
Two Eggs | Bacon | Hashbrowns | Toast
Shackshuka$20.00
San Marzano Tomato | Sausage | Poached Egg | Toast Points
Waffles$18.00
Wild Berry Compote | Chantilly Cream
Classic Eggs Benidict$20.00
Two Poached Eggs | Canadian Bacon | English Muffin | Hollandaise Sauce
Sorensen’s Scramble$20.00
Three Scrambled Eggs | Bacon | Roasted Red Pepper | Four Cheese Blend | Green Onions
On The Go Brecky Burrito$16.00
Three Scrambled Eggs | Roasted Red Bell Pepper | Cheese | Bacon | Hashbrowns | Pico De Gillo | Sour Cream
A La Carte Breakfast
Egg$4.00
Toast$4.00
Hashbrowns$4.00
Bacon (2 pieces)$5.50
Start The Day Right
Available All Day
Irish Coffee$16.00
Jameson | Baileys | Coffee | Whipped Cream | Cinnamon
Mimosa$13.00
Domaine Laurie Brut Champagne | Orange Juice
Bellini$14.00
Bivio Prosecco | Peach Puree
Bloody Mary$16.00
Tahoe Blue Vodka | House Bloody Mary Mix
Spiked Hot Chocolate$16.00
Hot Chocolate | Disaronno | Peppermint Schnapps
Mains
Coffee Crusted New York Steak$58.00
12 oz. New York Strip | Bourbon Demi Glaze Foam | Smoked Sweet Potato | Caramelized Brussel Sprouts
Wild Mushroom Risotto$42.00
Gold Dusted Airline Chicken | Truffle Oil | Parmesan | Oyster Mushrooms | Shittake Mushrooms | Maitake Mushrooms | Trumpet Mushrooms
Roasted Vegetable Napoleon$32.00
Cashew Cream | Pesto | Red Sauce | Tomatoes | Zucchini | Squash | Roasted Red Bell Pepper | EggPlant | Red Onion
Salmon Wellington$45.00
Creamed Spinach | Tarragon | Roasted Baby Carrots | Truffle Oil | Parmesan | Wrapped in a Creamed Spinach Pastry
88 Burger$28.00
Half pound C.A.B Burger Patty | Brioche | LTO | Aged White Cheddar | Sorensen’s Secret Sauce
- Add Applewood Smoked Bacon$3.00
- Veggie Burger Option with a side$25.00
- Kettle Chips$0.00
- Potato Salad$0.00
- Side Salad$0.00
House Chicken Pot Pie$25.00
Chicken | Peas | Corn | Carrot | Onion
Spicy Pulled Chicken Sandwich$24.00
Barbecue Pulled Chicken | House Coleslaw | Sriracha Aioli | Pickles | Ciabatta Bread
- Kettle Chips$0.00
- Potato Salad$0.00
- Side Salad$0.00
Sorensen’s Classic Burgundy Stew$31.00
Braised beef Sirloin | Red Potato | Burgundy Wine | Cremini Mushroom | Herbs | Rosemary Bread
Starters
Served Noon-8pm
Smoked Trout Dip$15.00
Rainbow Trout | Cream Cheese | Herbs | Water Crackers
Bavarian Pretzel$13.00
Housemade Pretzel | Beer-Cheese | Caramelized Onion
Charred Cauliflower$23.00
Pea Puree | Romesco Sauce | Parmesan
Massaged Kale Caesar$22.00
Kale | Caesar Dressing | Croutons | Parmesan
Woodfords Spinach Salad$23.00
Sweet Potato | Craisins | Red Onion | Feta | Candied Pecans | Roasted Shallot Vinaigrette
Shrimp Scampi Dip$22.00
Shrimp | Ricotta Cheese | Parmesan | Crostinis
Soup of the Day
House made Soup, Prepared Fresh Daily
- Bowl$18.00
- Cup$13.00
Dessert
Berry Cobbler$16.00
Housemade Orange Scone | Mixed Berry Compote | Artisanal Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
Seasonal Dessert$16.00
Ask Server For Todays Offering
Ice Cream Bowl$11.00
Three Scoops Of Artisanal Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
Kids Entrees (12 & under)
Pasta with Butter$10.00
Pasta with Marinara$12.00
Mac and Cheese$12.00
Cheese Burger w/ Chips$15.00
Seared Chicken with Seasonal Vegetable & Jasmine Rice$15.00
Sides
Kettle chips$5.00
Pickett’s Peak Potato Salad$7.00
Salad - Choice of Dressing$7.00
Seasonal Vegetable$7.00
Bread Roll Basket$10.00
Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Lemon Garlic Aoli and Parmesan$12.00
