How to Spend Your Day in Truckee
Best Pies Pizzeria and Restaurant
A night out with friends or family isn’t complete without making a trip to Best Pies Pizzeria and bonding over one of their mouthwatering deep dish pizzas. Some of the locals’ favorite meals include the Cheese Calzone, the Papa Bayo Burger filled with portobello mushrooms, the classic spaghetti and meatballs served with a housemade marinara sauce (a recipe passed down for generations), and the Fettuccine Alfredo.
Truckee Variety Co.
Truckee Variety Co. is a charming toy store located in the center of Jibboom Street that succeeds at preserving an old-fashioned feel. The store windows are decorated with little toy trinkets and dainty ornaments that will catch your eye. Upon entering the store, the staff will greet you with a kind welcome and leave you to browse the many shelves of goodies. Here, you can find anything from sunglasses to raw salt lamps. If you are in need of a gift for a friend with a budget of $20, this is the place to go.
Jax at the Tracks
The moment you walk into this homey diner, you’ll see groups of people filling booths that are arranged to resemble a train car. Personable waiters and waitresses treat you like they’ve known you their whole lives, and when asking for your order, they’ll make friendly conversation and joke around. The two most popular meals, the Dill Crumbled Fish Sandwich and the BBQ Pulled Pork and Cheddar, are delicious and brought well-known American restaurateur Guy Fieri of Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives to pay a visit to their restaurant.
Sweets Handmade Candies
The sweet aromas of chocolate and caramel are what attract the many visitors of Truckee into this delectable candy shop. Here, all you sweet tooths can watch the workers make fresh taffy while browsing the many different types of treats including peanut brittle and caramel apples. They also have a wide selection of fudge, which can oftentimes be sampled as you enter the store.
