Trail Food

Trail Food


There are many places to walk and eat, within a few steps of the San Francisco Bay Trail. Below is a partial list of food sources for hungry hikers and bicyclists. (The list is broken down by Bay Trail Map zone - clockwise, starting and ending with the South Bay). Note: the Bay Trail shown in North Bay has since been moved down since I walked through this area. Restaurants and foods stops no longer on the official Bay Trail appear below in gray text.

South Bay 
Lakeside Cafe, 3160 N. Shoreline Blvd., Shoreline Park, Mountain View, CA 94043
Michael's at Shoreline, 2690 N. Shoreline Blvd., Shoreline Park, Mountain View, CA 94043 (SW of trail)
Bay Cafe and Deli, Palo Alto Golf Course 1875 Embarcadero Rd., Palo Alto, CA 94303
Ming's (Chinese) Restaurant, Embarcadero Rd., Palo Alto, CA 94043
Golden Falafel, 883 Hamilton Ave. (off Willow Rd.), Menlo Park (Closed?)

San Francisco Peninsula
Waterfront Restaurant at Pete's Harbor, 1 Uccelli Blvd., Redwood City, CA 94063
Mango Bay, 240 Redwood Shores Pkwy, Redwood Shores, CA 94065
Hotel Sofitel, Twin Dolphin Drive, Redwood Shores, CA
Sea Link Cafe, Redwood Shores library, Redwood City, CA
Bay Leaf Cafe and Catering, 1201 Radio Rd., Redwood City, CA 94065
Thai Idea Vegetarian, 1453 Beach Park Blvd., Foster City, CA
Sweet Basil Thai Cuisine, 1473 Beach Park Blvd., Foster City, CA
Joy (Chinese) Restaurant, 1489 Beach Park Blvd., Foster City, CA
Ramen Taro, 1495 Beach Park Blvd., Foster City, CA
Poplar Creek Grill, 1700 Coyote Pt. Dr., San Mateo, CA 94401
Max's Restaurant and Bar, 1250 Old Bayshore Hwy., Burlingame, CA 94010
Benihana Japanese Steakhouse Restaurant - 1496 Old Bayshore Hwy., Burlingame, CA 94010

San Francisco

Mr. and Mrs. Miscellaneous (ice cream) - 699 22nd St., San Francisco, CA 94107
Serpentine - 2495 3rd St., San Francisco, CA 94107

Sundance Coffee - 2295 3rd St. @ 20th, San Francisco, CA 94107 (Closed)
ATandT Park - (if you attend a game/event there, choice of foods, beverages) 1 Willie Mays Plaza, San Francisco, CA 94107
Delancey Street Restaurant - 600 Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94107
Waterbar - 399 Embarcadero South, San Francisco, CA 94105
Epic Roasthouse - 369 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94105
Reds Java House LLC - 30 Pier, San Francisco, CA 94105
Hog Island Oyster Co. - 1 Ferry Bldg., San Francisco, CA 94111
Miette Patisserie - 1 Ferry Building, San Francisco, CA 94111
Rechuitti (chocolate) - 1 Ferry Building, San Francisco, CA 94111
The Slanted Door - 1 Ferry Building, San Francisco, CA 94111
The Plant Cafe Organic - Pier 3, San Francisco, CA 94111
The Embarcadero Waterfront - Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94111
TCHO (chocolate) - Pier 17, San Francisco, CA 94111
Boudin Sourdough Bakery and Cafe - Pier 39, San Francisco, CA 94133
Crab House at Pier 39 - 203 C Pier 39, San Francisco, CA 94133
Joe's Crab Shack - 245 Jefferson St., San Francisco, CA 94133
Fisherman's Wharf Chowder and Crab Sidewalk Stands - 200 Jefferson St., San Francisco, CA 94101
Greens - Fort Mason, San Francisco, CA 94123 (on the Bay, a few blocks off the Trail)
Safeway - 15 Marina Blvd., San Francisco, CA 94123 (a few blocks off the Trail)
Let's Be Frank Hot Dog Stand (next to Crissy Field Warming Hut) - San Francisco, CA 94129
Crissy Field Warming Hut, Marine Dr. and Long Ave., San Francisco, CA 94129

Marin 
Murray Circle Restaurant - 601 Murray Circle, Cavallo Point Lodge, Fort Baker, Sausalito, CA 94965
Venice Gourmet  (deli) - 625 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA 94965
Horizons Restaurant - 558 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA 94965
Guaymas - 5 Main St., Tiburon, CA 94920
Sharks Deli - 1600 Tiburon Blvd., Belvedere/Tiburon, CA 94920
Paradise Foods - 5627 Paradise Dr., Corte Madera, CA 94925
Seafood Peddler Restaurant - 100 Yacht Club Drive, San Rafael, CA 94901
Joe's Cafe - 4150 Redwood Highway, San Rafael, CA 94903
Le Chalet Basque - 405 N. San Pedro Rd., San Rafael, CA 94903

North Bay 
7-Eleven Store - 2000 Lakeville Highway, Petaluma, CA 94954
Papa's Taverna - 5688 Lakeville Highway, Petaluma, CA 94954
Ernie's Tin Bar - 5100 Stage Gulch Rd./Route 116 (corner of Lakeville Hwy.), Petaluma, CA
Schellville Grill  - 22900 Broadway, Sonoma, CA 95476 (two blocks from old trail)
The Fremont Diner - 2660 Fremont Dr., Sonoma, CA 95476
Boon Fly Cafe /The Carneros Inn - 4048 Sonoma Blvd., Napa, CA 94559 
Moore's Landing - 6 Cuttings Wharf Rd., Napa, CA 94559
Sweetie Pies - 520 Main St., Napa, CA 94559
Golden Carrot Natural Foods - 1621 W. Imola Ave., Napa, CA 94559
Carl's Jr., 1631 W. Imola Ave., Napa, CA 94559
Foster's Freeze, 1195 W. Imola Ave., Napa, CA 94559
Broadway Market - 3915 Broadway St., American Canyon, CA 94503
Walmart - 7011 Main Street, American Canyon, CA 94503
Starbucks - 101 W. American Canyon Rd., American Canyon, CA 94503
Country Creamery (ice cream) - 101 W. American Canyon Rd., #512, American Canyon, CA 94503
Safeway - American Canyon, CA - 103 W. American Canyon Rd., American Canyon, CA 94503
Vargas Mexican Market - 5201 Sonoma Blvd., Vallejo, CA 94589

Carquinez Straits 
2nd Street - See's Candies, Benicia, CA 
Sala Thai Restaurant - 807 1st St., Benicia, CA 94510
Hot Dog Depot and Bakery - 400 Ferry St., Martinez, CA 94553
Erawan2 Thai Cuisine Restaurant - 414 Ferry St., Martinez, CA 94553
Safeway - 3334 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, CA 94553
Fresh Start Cafe - 3835 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, CA 94553
Warehouse Cafe - 5 Canyon Lake Dr., Port Costa, CA 94569
Bull Valley Restaurant - 14 Canyon Lake Dr., Port Costa, CA 94569
Valona Delicatessen and Cafe - 1323 Pomona St., Crockett, CA 94525
Nantucket Restaurant - 501 Port, Crockett, CA 94525
The Dead Fish - 20050 San Pablo Ave., Crockett, CA 94525

East Bay
Ricky's Corner - 18 Parker Ave., Rodeo, CA 94572
Flippy's Cafe - 240 Parker Ave., Rodeo, CA 94572
El Sol - 224 Pacific Ave., Rodeo, CA 94572
D's Giant Burger - 358 Parker Ave., Rodeo, CA 94572
Pacific Gourmet Pizza - 360 Parker Ave., Rodeo, CA 94572
Happy Wok - 677 Parker Ave., Rodeo, CA 94572
Straw Hat Pizza - 687 Parker Ave., Rodeo, CA 94572
Safeway - 605 Parker Ave., Rodeo, CA 94572


The Market Hall - 4000 San Pablo Ave., Hercules, CA 94547
Jack In The Box - 3800 San Pablo Ave., Hercules, CA 94547
Extreme Pizza - 3700 San Pablo Ave. #6, Hercules, CA 94547
Starbucks - 3700 San Pablo Ave., Hercules, CA 94547
Kinder's Custom Meats and Deli - 3600 San Pablo Ave., Hercules, CA 94547
Powder Keg Pub and Seafood Cafe - 2132 Railroad Ave., Hercules, CA 94547


Captain's Cottage (tea) - 2548 San Pablo Ave. #E, Pinole, CA 94564
Pinole Creek Cafe - 2454 San Pablo Ave., Pinole, CA 94564
Sam's Dog House - 2432 San Pablo Ave., Pinole, CA 94564
Taqueria Sanchez - 2400 San Pablo Ave., Pinole, CA 94564
Pear Street Bistro - 2395 San Pablo Ave., Pinole, CA 94564
Bear Claw Bakery - 2340 San Pablo Ave., Pinole, CA 94564
Tina's Place Restaurant - 2300 San Pablo Ave., Pinole, CA 94564
Antlers Tavern - 2284 San Pablo Ave., Pinole, CA 94564
China House Restaurant - 1971 San Pablo Ave., Pinole, CA 94564
Fosters Freeze - 993 San Pablo Ave., Pinole, CA 94564
Hunan Villa  - Del Monte Center, 632-A San Pablo Ave., Pinole, CA 94564
Tachikawa Japanese Restaurant - 632 San Pablo Ave., Pinole, CA 94564
99 Cent Store - 624 San Pablo Ave. #D, Pinole, CA 94564
The Embers - 600 San Pablo Ave., Pinole, CA 94564


Nation's Giant Hamburgers - 16396 San Pablo Ave., Tara Hills, CA 94806


All's Fare - 1210 Brickyard Cove Rd., Richmond, CA 94801 
Burger King - 550 Cutting Blvd., Richmond, CA 94804
Boilerhouse Restaurant - 1414 Harbor Way South, Richmond, CA 94804
Salute e Vita Ristorante - 1900 Esplanade, Richmond, CA 94804 
Aminis by the Bay - 1950 Esplanade, Richmond, CA 94804
Sit and Stay Cafe - #1 Isabel St., Point Isabel, Richmond, CA 94804
Costco (if you're a member) - 4801 Central Ave., Richmond, CA 94804


Hana Japan Steakhouse - 235 University Ave., Berkeley, CA 94710 
Bait and Tackle, Snacks and Food - 225 University Ave., Berkeley, CA
Seabreeze Market - 598 University Ave., Berkeley, CA 94710
Skates on the Bay - 100 Seawall Drive, Berkeley, CA 94710
Hs Lordships - 199 Seawall Drive, Berkeley, CA 94710
Doubletree by Hilton - 200 Marina Blvd., Berkeley Marina, Berkeley, CA 94710


Chevy's - 1890 Powell St., Emeryville, CA 94608
Trader Vic's - 9 Anchor Drive, Emeryville, CA 94608
Hong Kong East Ocean Restaurant  - 3199 Powell St., Emeryville, CA 94608
Watergate Market - 2390 Powell St., Emeryville, CA 94608
Roba's Pizza Cafe - 2320 Powell St., Emeryville, CA 94608
Soup Freaks - (open Lunch only 10:30 - 2:30) - 1900 Powell St., Emeryville, CA 94608
Denny's - 1776 Powell St., Emeryville, CA 94608
Trader Joe's - 5700 Christie Ave., Emeryville, CA 94608
Burger King - 5701 Christie Ave., Emeryville, CA 94608
Godiva Chocolatier - 5645 Bay St., Emeryville, CA 94608
California Pizza Kitchen - 5614 Bay St., Emeryville, CA 94608
P.F. Chang's Restaurant - 5633 Bay St., Emeryville, CA 94608
Rubio's - 5614 Bay St. #233, Emeryville, CA 94608
Buckhorn Grill - 5614 Bay St., #238, Emeryville, CA 94608
Coldstone Creamery - 5609 Bay St., Emeryville, CA 94608
Teacake Bake Shop - 5615 Bay St., Emeryville, CA 94608
Elephant Bar and Restaurant - 5601 Bay St., Emeryville, CA 94608
See's Candies - 5679 Bay St., Emeryville, CA 94608
Asqew Grill - 5614 Bay St., Emeryville, CA 94608
Pasta Pomodoro - 5614 Shellmound St., Emeryville, CA 94608
Jody Moroni's - 5617 Bay St., Emeryville, CA 94608
Fuddruckers - 5614 Bay St., Emeryville, CA 94608


Brown Sugar Kitchen - 2534 Mandela Parkway, Oakland, CA 94607
Esther's Breakfast Club and Cocktail Lounge - 1724 7th St., Oakland, CA 94607
Fortune Cookie - 1698 7th St., Oakland, CA 94607
Comalapa - 1498 7th St., Oakland, CA 94607
Donuts and Subs - 1460 7th St., Oakland, CA 94607
Subway - 1410 7th St., Oakland, CA 94607
La Perla Taco Truck - 1395 7th St., Oakland, CA 94607
La Chole Taco Truck - 1401 Middle Harbor Rd., Oakland, CA 94621 (during business hours)
Nellie's Soulfood Restaurant and Bar - 1155 3rd St. (3rd and Adeline), Oakland, CA 94607
The Oakland Chocolate Company  - by appointment only - 638 2nd St., Oakland, CA 94607


Kincaid's Bayhouse (Fish, Chops, Steak) - 1 Franklin Street, Oakland, CA 94607
Scott's Restaurant - Jack London Square, 2 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94607
Il Pescatore Restaurant - Jack London Square, 31 Webster St., Oakland, CA 94607
Heinold's First and Last Chance (bar) - 48 Webster St., Oakland, CA 94607
Everett and Jones Barbeque - 126 Broadway (between 2nd and Embarcadero), Oakland, CA 94607
The Fat Lady Restaurant and Bar - Jack London Square, 201 Washington St., Oakland, CA 94607
Hahn's Hibachi Restaurant - 63 Jack London Square, Oakland, CA 94607
Miette Bakery - 85 Webster St. (Jack London Square), Oakland, CA 94607
Oyster Reef Seafood Restaurant - 1000 Embarcadero, Oakland, CA 94606
Quiznos - 1211 Embarcadero, Suite C, Oakland, CA 94606
Starbucks - 1211 Embarcadero, Oakland, CA 94606
Quinn's Lighthouse and Pub, Embarcadero Cove Marina, 1951 Embarcadero East, Oakland, CA 94606




Alameda
Rosenblum Cellars (Winery) - 2900 Main Street (near Ferry), Alameda, CA 94501
Hometown Donuts #1 - 1930 Main St., Alameda, CA 94501
Pasta Pelican Restaurant - 2455 Mariner Square Dr., Alameda, CA 94501
Waterfront Deli - 1070 Marina Village Parkway #105, Alameda, CA 94501
Subway - 843 Marina Village Parkway (near Constitution Way), Alameda, CA 94501
Starbucks - 720 Atlantic Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501
Walgreens - 1916 Webster St. (Webster and Atlantic Ave.), Alameda, CA 94501 (near Trail)
Pier 29 Restaurant in Alameda, 1148 Ballena Blvd., Alameda, CA 94501
Ballena Bay Cafe and Deli - 1132 Ballena Blvd., Alameda, CA 94501
Sushi House - 2375 Shoreline Dr., Alameda, CA 94501
McDonald's - 2239 Shoreline Dr., Alameda, CA 94501
Daphne's Greek Cafe - 2308 South Shore Center, Alameda, CA 94501
Chipotle Mexican Grill - 2314 South Shore Center Dr., Alameda, CA 94501
Rooster's Roadhouse - 1700 Clement Ave. (and Grand St.), Alameda, CA 94501
Grand Market - 1702 Lincoln Ave. (and Grand St.), Alameda, CA 94501
China Gourmet - 2210 S. Shore Center, #H (Alameda Towne Centre), Alameda, CA 94501
Loard's Ice Cream - 2265 S. Shore Center (Alameda Towne Centre), Alameda, CA 94501
See's Candies - 2244 S. Shore Center (Alameda Towne Centre), Alameda, CA 94501
Fruits and Chocolate - 2228 S. Shore Center, #B (Alameda Towne Centre), Alameda, CA 94501
Jamba Juice - 2306 S. Shore Center (Alameda Towne Centre), Alameda, CA 94501
Panera Bread - 2249 S. Shore Center (Alameda Towne Centre), Alameda, CA 94501
Pearl's Deluxe Burgers - 2254 S. Shore Blvd. (Alameda Towne Centre), Alameda, CA 94501
South Shore Cafe - 531 S. Shore Center West (1 long block off trail, Alameda Towne Centre), Alameda, CA 94501
Subway - 2212 S. Shore Center, #E (1 long block off trail, Alameda Towne Centre shopping center), Alameda, CA 94501
Safeway - 2227 S. Shore Center (1 long block off trail, Alameda Towne Centre shopping center), Alameda, CA 94501
Starbucks - 2227 S. Shore Center (1 long block off trail, Alameda Towne Centre), Alameda, CA 94501
Zeytini Restaurant and Bar - 2213 S. Shore Center (1 long block off trail, Alameda Towne Centre), Alameda, CA
Walgreens - 2300 Otis Dr. (1 long block off trail, Alameda Towne Centre Shopping Center, Alameda, CA 94501
Trader Joe's - 2217 S. Shore Center (1 long block off trail, Alameda Towne Centre Shopping Center - Otis Dr. side); Alameda, CA 94501
Applebee's - 2263 S. Shore Center (Alameda Towne Centre Shopping Center); Alameda, CA 94501 (1 long block off trail - near Otis Dr.)
Alameda Natural Grocery - Alameda Marketplace, 1650 Park St. @ Buena Vista, Alameda, CA 94501
Baron's Meat and Seafood - Alameda Marketplace, 1650 Park St. @ Buena Vista, Alameda, CA 94501
Beanery Coffee Co. - Alameda Marketplace, 1650 Park St. @ Buena Vista, Alameda, CA 94501
Ching Hua - Alameda Marketplace, 1650 Park St. @ Buena Vista, Alameda, CA 94501
Culina - Alameda Marketplace, 1650 Park St. @ Buena Vista, Alameda, CA 94501
East End Pizza Co. - Alameda Marketplace, 1650 Park St. @ Buena Vista, Alameda, CA 94501
Farmstead Cheeses and Wines - Alameda Marketplace, 1650 Park St. @ Buena Vista, Alameda, CA 94501
Feel Good Bakery - Alameda Marketplace, 1650 Park St. @ Buena Vista, Alameda, CA 94501
Sushi King - Alameda Marketplace, 1650 Park St. @ Buena Vista, Alameda, CA 94501

Great American Barbeque Co. - 2009 High St., Alameda, CA 94501 (near Trail)




Yoshino Sushi - 296 Hegenberger Rd., Oakland, CA 94621 (2 short blocks from Bay Trail)


El Torito - 5 Monarch Bay Dr., San Leandro, CA 94577
Horatio's - 60 Monarch Bay Dr., San Leandro, CA 94577
Monarch Bay Golf Club (bar and grill) - 13800 Monarch Bay Drive, San Leandro, CA 94577 (near Trail)


San Lorenzo - Not many places to eat; suggest bringing snacks. 
Luisa's Peruvian Food and Bar - 2541 Grant Ave., San Lorenzo, CA 94580 (near Trail)

Hayward - Not many places to eat on Trail; suggest bringing snacks or driving east into town. 

South Bay 
(Newark, Milpitas, San Jose, Alviso, Sunnyvale)


USA Mini Mart - 6788 Thornton Ave., Newark, CA 94560
All Star Burgers - 6950 Thornton Ave., Newark, CA 94560
Mexico Tortilla Factory and Deli - 7015 Thornton Ave., Newark, CA 94560
New Ocean Chinese Restaurant - 7179 Thornton Ave., Newark, CA 94560
7-Eleven - 7288 Thornton Ave., Newark, CA 94560
Starbucks Coffee - 7324 Thornton Ave., Newark, CA 94560
Santa Fe Market/Foods - 7356 Thornton Ave., Newark, CA 94560
New King Eggroll - 7372 Thornton Ave., Newark, CA 94560
La Pinata Mexican Restaurant - 7383 Thornton Ave., Newark, CA 94560
Subway - 7388 Thornton Ave., Newark, CA 94560
La Huasteca Taqueria - 7673 Thornton Ave., Newark, CA 94560


Tango Sushi - 4193 Cushing Parkway, Fremont, CA 94538
Korean Cuisine BBQ Restaurant - 4185 Cushing Parkway, Fremont, CA 94538
Santa Fe Mexican Grill - 4169 Cushing Parkway, Fremont, CA 94538
Elite Chinese Restaurant - 4161 Cushing Parkway, Fremont, CA 94538
McDonalds - 4101 Cushing Parkway, Fremont, CA 94536
Subway (in gas station) - 46050 Fremont Boulevard, Fremont, CA 94538
Food Mart (in gas station) - 46050 Fremont Boulevard, Fremont, CA 94538


Marriott Harvest Cafe - 46100 Landing Parkway, Fremont, CA 94536
(In Marriott Fremont Silicon Valley hotel, near Trail)
Y2 Deli - 46560 Fremont Blvd. #101, Fremont, CA 94538 (difficult to spot)


Specialty's Cafe and Bakery - 690 N. McCarthy Blvd., Milpitas, CA 95035 (1/4 mi. from Trail)
Happi House - 133 Ranch Drive, Milpitas, CA 95035 (In shopping center, near Trail)
In-N-Out Burger - 50 Ranch Drive, Milpitas, CA 95035 (In shopping center, near Trail)
Romano's Macaroni Grill - 110 Ranch Drive, Milpitas, CA 95035 (In shopping center, near Trail)
Banana Leaf Restaurant - 182 Ranch Drive, Milpitas, CA 95035 (In shopping center, near Trail)

San Jose - Not many places to eat on the Trail; suggest bringing a picnic/snacks


Maria Elena's Restaurant - 1450 Gold St., Alviso, CA 95002 
Vahl's Restaurant and Cocktail Lounge - 1513 El Dorado, Alviso, CA 95002 (1 block from Trail)
Marina Market - 1269 State Street, Alviso, CA 95002 (small neighborhood market)


Sunnyvale - Not many places to eat on the Trail; suggest bringing a picnic/snacks