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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Winter 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

Naan Bread & Hummus – 5

Marinated Olives – 5 (GF,V)

Vegan Butter Board – 12 (GF,V)
Housemade Gluten Free Bread

Bruschetta – 8
Gluten Free Bread Available – add 2

Lemon Pepper Wings
Tzatziki Dipping Sauce
Starter (5 Wings) – 8
Large (10 Wings) – 14

Caprese – 12.5 (GF)

“What Happens when a lemon falls in love? It catches peelings!” – 13.5 (GF)
Pea Shoots, Apricots, Candied Lemon Zest, Beets, Feta (V option available)

Miso Soup – 5.5 cup/ 8.5 bowl
Tofu, Scallions (GF, V)

Gumbo – 6.5 cup/ 9.5 bowl
Andouille Sausage, Creole Seasoning, Chicken, Seafood

GF Bread & Olive Oil – 6 (GF, V)

Bread & Butter – 5

Daily Entrees
Friday

Crab Cakes with Mac & Cheese – 23
Stuffed Shells, Remoulade, Grilled Asparagus

Falafel Cakes with Ratatouille – 21
Horseradish Aioli, Grilled Asparagus (GF, V)

Saturday

Beef Wellington – 28
Roasted Fingerlings, Sauteed Greens, Pomegranate Molasses

Mushroom Napoleon – 23
Sweet Potato Bread, Cashew Cream, Roasted Fingerlings, Sauteed Greens, Pomegranate Molasses
 (GF, V)

Sunday

Lasagna Bolognese – 25
House Salad, Grilled Bread

Eggplant “Parmesan”less – 24
House Salad, Gluten Free Bread
(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