Jax Truckee Diner on West River Street in downtown Truckee has been a mountain town comfort food institution, serving the skiers, snowboarders, hikers, and locals who need serious food at serious altitudes. It appeared in Season 9, Episode 7 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, “Comfort Food With Attitude,” which aired June 7, 2010. Guy Fieri found a scratch-made diner kitchen delivering far more than the standard mountain town breakfast — creative egg dishes, house-baked goods, and the kind of American comfort food that earns a year-round loyal following in a resort community that has plenty of other options.
Quick Facts
Restaurant: Jax Truckee Diner
City: Truckee, California
Cuisine: Diner / Breakfast / American
DDD Season: 9
DDD Episode: 7
Episode Title: Comfort Food With Attitude
Original Air Date: June 7, 2010
Address: 10144 W. River St., Truckee, CA 96160
Phone: 530-550-7450
Website: https://jaxtruckee.com
Status: Open
What to Eat
The Biscuits and Gravy are the mountain morning staple — house-made biscuits with sausage gravy that earns its reputation among the ski crowd. The Breakfast Burritos, stuffed with eggs, potatoes, cheese, and your choice of meat, are the take-out-the-door order for early lift times. The Omelettes are built to order with a generous list of fillings and arrive in portions sized for people who are about to ski a full day. The Pancakes and French Toast with seasonal fruit round out the sweet side of the menu. Find a Truckee or Lake Tahoe hotel on Booking.com.
Plan Your Visit
Check the website for current hours — Jax serves breakfast and lunch. Arrive early on powder days when the mountain crowd hits the diner before the lifts open.
Address: 10144 W. River St., Truckee, CA 96160
Phone: 530-550-7450
Website: https://jaxtruckee.com
Status: Open
Triple D Essentials
Stream the Comfort Food With Attitude episode on Amazon.
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Jax Truckee Diner appeared in Season 9, Episode 7 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, “Comfort Food With Attitude,” originally aired June 7, 2010.