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Whether you’re in Tahoe for unbeatable snow sports in the winter or to enjoy the fresh air by hiking or mountain biking in the summer, you don’t need to break the bank to eat well here. You’ll find plenty of affordable options in both North and South Tahoe. Here’s a look at four budget-friendly picks for both ends of the lake.

Tahoe South

The Red Hut Cafe

Keep it simple with coffee and a bagel or a fresh salad and smoothie at Syd’s Bagelry & Espresso, which also boasts the perfect location for an afternoon of shopping in Tahoe City. CB’s Pizza Build your own pizza, splurge on a pizza combo or opt for one of the fresh sandwiches at this local institution near Lake Tahoe’s beach – you can easily walk away full for less than $10 per person.   (Main image: Jeff Dow/North Lake Tahoe Resort Association)

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Marissa WillmanMarissa Willman earned a bachelor's degree in journalism before downsizing her life into two suitcases for a teaching gig in South Korea. Seoul was her home base for two years of wanderlusting throughout six countries in Asia. In 2011, Marissa swapped teaching for travel writing and now calls Southern California home.

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