Located in downtown Walnut Creek, Lottie’s Creamery is a small-batch, artisan ice cream shop specializing in unique flavors and homemade ingredients. Lottie’s is also the only creamery that has an in-house pasteurizer, and all of their ice cream bases are made on-site from scratch. The seasonal selection rotates frequently, so even if you missed one […]
One of the first establishments in the popular East Bay area of Walnut Creek, The Hick’ry Pit Original has been a landmark since 1958, making it the oldest restaurant in the city. The eatery has garnered a reputation for hearty fresh food, friendly and prompt service, and a comforting atmosphere for all to enjoy whether […]
Located next to the Lafayette Library and Learning Center, the Bookmark Café offers a menu of bagels, panini, cold sandwiches, salads, and pizza — all with fun and interesting literary names. Enjoy the Da Vinci Code Wrap, a tasty combination of turkey, lettuce, avocado, tomato, and creamy basil spread, or the Finding Nemo, a panini […]
Are you the type who thinks that a 1,500-foot zipline sounds more fun than scary? Then you won't want to miss out on the high flying fun at Sonoma Canopy Tours. This is one of the most unique ways to see the area's many sights; for 2.5 hours, you'll fly through a redwood canopy on […]
With its chic, modern interior and its casual take on Peruvian fare, it's easy to see why so many people love Limon Rotisserie. This independent, family-owned restaurant quickly took off after its first Bay Area eatery, and now it boasts a number of locations all over the country. When you visit, regulars insist that you […]
You'll find a bit of everything at Lafayette's Hideout Kitchen. In the mood for a glass of wine and charcuterie board filled with meat, cheese, and pickled veggies? No problem, just visit during happy hour. Find yourself hankering for a decadent plate of waffles and crispy fried chicken? That's one of Hideout Kitchen's brunch specialties […]
Not far from the Lafayette BART station, tucked between a pizza parlor and a Mexican cafe on Mount Diablo Boulevard you will find Postino. Despite its unassuming location, many locals call this Italian bistro one of the East Bay’s best restaurants. The menu is classic California Italian, with organic and locally sourced ingredients prepared by […]
Craving barbecue cuisine, but can't just hop on a flight to Texas? Bonehead’s Texas BBQ is the next best thing. This laid-back eatery serves slow-smoked brisket smoked for an incredible 17 hours, as well as pulled porked, ribs, turkey and other meats prepared slow and low. Pair your tasty meats with Southern-style sides like potatoes, […]
Looking for a romantic date night spot? La Finestra is a local Italian restaurant in downtown Lafayette that serves some fo the most traditional, Sicilian-influenced meals that you'll find outside of Italy. If you're in the mood for pasta, you'll find fresh lasagna and ravioli, as well as other traditional Italian specialties like polenta, pork […]
Batch & Brine is a trendy Lafayette restaurant dedicated to serving modern cuisine in an atmosphere that's friendly, joyous, and welcoming. The menu features plenty of recipes that come from the five founding chefs' family recipes, and range from Mediterranean-style salads filled with greens, olives, roasted peppers, and feta, to Middle Eastern favorites like spiced […]