
Looking for a morning latte before work begins? How about some gluten-free goodies to meet your dietary restrictions? You'll find both at Panache Caffe, a favorite for coffee lovers and gluten-free diners alike. This casual cafe has free Wi-Fi for customers, so you'll find a cozy spot to curl up with your laptop and get […]

Are you the type of person who needs to have your cup of coffee every single morning? If so, you might want to add Caffino to your morning routine. This convenient Lafayette coffee shop specializes in a variety of hot and cold beverages, from traditional coffee to hot teas and the popular Andes Mint Iced […]

California is home to many eateries serving Hawaiian fare, and most are pretty casual places. Pacific Catch takes a different approach. This Walnut Creek restaurant elevates your Hawaiian dining experience and allows you to enjoy your poke bowl in style. The restaurant itself has a sleek, contemporary vibe, thanks to mid-century modern furnishings and barrel-style […]

Once glance at the exterior of The Kon-Tiki will give you a pretty good sense of the fun that’s to be had inside. It is situated on the corner of Webster and 14th Street in downtown Oakland, and has a Polynesian mask on their massive wood door that practically calls you to enter. The interior […]

You can’t beat the views at Rooftop restaurant and bar. It’s a beautiful place to admire Mt. Diablo, and the lovely food and drink makes any trip an evening to remember. The menu is packed with starters, small plates, and sharable bar bites in addition to a raw bar with fresh seafood like ceviche and […]

If your favorite way to go all-out is with a big hunk of meat and a strong cocktail, Honor Kitchen & Cocktails is your spot. They serve an impressive array of handcrafted cocktails and lively libations, along with a gastropub menu that puts a special emphasis on carnivorous indulgences. Sharable appetizers like the Honor Meatballs, […]

At the Contra Costa Certified Farmers Market, farmers and local purveyors sell their foods and other goods in a fun outdoor marketplace. This weekly market takes place in Walnut Creek on Sundays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., so it's a great place to stock up on groceries for the week. The Contra Costa Certified […]

Whether you think of yourself as someone who prefers casual, laid-back fun, or someone who likes to get dressed up and go out on the town, Retro Junkie has something to offer. You see, this Walnut Creek bar offers multiple possibilities for how to spend your evening. On the one hand, you can stick to […]

Sometimes it can seem like there's a coffee shop on every corner, but it's important to remember that they're not all the same. In fact, that's the idea on which Bondadoso Coffee and Tea Collective is built: this place promises to give you a unique experience. You'll begin to understand what that means as soon […]

Peet’s Coffee has a reputation for serving up high quality craft coffee, which is one reason the Concord location of this popular chain is always pretty busy. You can stop by for your morning cup of joe and a muffin on your way to work in the morning, or you can pick up a hot […]