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Lafayette Eateries
Pizza Antica has delicious salads and fancy-ish pizza. A great place for an outdoor lunch on a nice day. It’s right downtown Lafayette (left on Mt. Diablo).
25 locals recommend
Pizza Antica
3600 Mt Diablo BlvdPizza Antica has delicious salads and fancy-ish pizza. A great place for an outdoor lunch on a nice day. It’s right downtown Lafayette (left on Mt. Diablo).
Patxi's Pizza
511 Hayes StGreat deep dish pizza and beer on tap.
Good food with tastes from around the world. Huge indoor seating area (for Lafayette) and outdoor seating available. Kinda expensive, but solid pick.
16 locals recommend
Tutu's Food and Drink
53 Lafayette CirGood food with tastes from around the world. Huge indoor seating area (for Lafayette) and outdoor seating available. Kinda expensive, but solid pick.
Roam Artisan Burgers
1785 Union StThe best (healthy?) burger in Lafayette.
While we've found the food to be average, the Cooperage has a great vibe and lots of outdoor seating. The highlight is their cocktail menu.
19 locals recommend
The Cooperage American Grille
1342 Lafayette CirWhile we've found the food to be average, the Cooperage has a great vibe and lots of outdoor seating. The highlight is their cocktail menu.
Kinda fancy food with nice outdoor eating area. It's unassuming because it's in the Safeway/Whole Foods parking lot, but it's nicer than you think!
10 locals recommend
Metro Lafayette
3524 Mt Diablo BlvdKinda fancy food with nice outdoor eating area. It's unassuming because it's in the Safeway/Whole Foods parking lot, but it's nicer than you think!
El Charro Mexican Dining
3339 Mt Diablo BlvdAuthentic Mexican with insane margaritas (order the Ultimate!).
Oyama Sushi
3651 Mt Diablo BlvdA hidden gem in Lafayette called Millie’s. Just make left on Mt. Diablo, first Right on Oak Hill and it's tucked right behind Safeway. Get there early on the weekends or there will be a line!
8 locals recommend
Millie's Kitchen
1018 Oak Hill RdA hidden gem in Lafayette called Millie’s. Just make left on Mt. Diablo, first Right on Oak Hill and it's tucked right behind Safeway. Get there early on the weekends or there will be a line!
SUPER cute eatery right downtown Lafayette. They have a cute outdoor area, including blankets on a colder day. They are also right on the park, so you can order wine or lunch and eat on the lawn. They also provide lawn toys for adults and kids, which is fun!
10 locals recommend
Sideboard Lafayette
3535 Plaza WaySUPER cute eatery right downtown Lafayette. They have a cute outdoor area, including blankets on a colder day. They are also right on the park, so you can order wine or lunch and eat on the lawn. They also provide lawn toys for adults and kids, which is fun!
Food scene
About 7 minutes from our house, this new brewery is a fantastic place to enjoy a brew in a cool setting. Near Saint Mary's College, this is an upscale eatery (though not too expensive), that takes some time to get food, but has awesome outdoor and indoor seating. If you like breweries, this is a can't miss in the Lamorinda area.
8 locals recommend
Canyon Club Brewery
1558 Canyon RdAbout 7 minutes from our house, this new brewery is a fantastic place to enjoy a brew in a cool setting. Near Saint Mary's College, this is an upscale eatery (though not too expensive), that takes some time to get food, but has awesome outdoor and indoor seating. If you like breweries, this is a can't miss in the Lamorinda area.
Lafayette Desserts
Super cute old-fashioned candy/ice cream store. They have the most delicious gelato!
Zoonie's Candy Shop
3591 Mt Diablo BlvdSuper cute old-fashioned candy/ice cream store. They have the most delicious gelato!
Lafayette Coffee Shops
Starbucks
1340 N Main StConvenient and right downtown. Usually parking in front is available.
Super cute local coffee shop with loads of shaded picnic tables outside. Yummy bakery goods as well.
18 locals recommend
Coffee Shop
1321 Locust StSuper cute local coffee shop with loads of shaded picnic tables outside. Yummy bakery goods as well.
Philz Coffee
1103 S California BlvdIf you're a Philz guy/gal, they recently opened in Lafayette!
Loads of parking at this Peet's, which is close to Noah's bagels and Whole Foods.
51 locals recommend
Peet's Coffee
63 Moraga WayLoads of parking at this Peet's, which is close to Noah's bagels and Whole Foods.
Lafayette Groceries/Food Stores
Diablo Foods
3615 Mt Diablo BlvdWhole Foods Market
3502 Mt Diablo BlvdSafeway
3540 Mt Diablo BlvdSightseeing
Beautiful walking path around the Reservoir. Great way to enjoy a beautiful day. It also has a fantastic playground for children and paddle boats to rent. I believe it’s about 1.25 miles around. Here's a link to pictures: http://www.yelp.com/biz/lafayette-reservoir-lafayette
70 locals recommend
Lafayette Reservoir
Beautiful walking path around the Reservoir. Great way to enjoy a beautiful day. It also has a fantastic playground for children and paddle boats to rent. I believe it’s about 1.25 miles around. Here's a link to pictures: http://www.yelp.com/biz/lafayette-reservoir-lafayette
Hiking Mt. Diablo is also a beautiful outdoor adventure. There are many low key hikes that we take the kids on, or advanced ones all over the place. The ones we take the kids on is the Summit hike (which is basically like a really pretty/easy walk) or to walk around Rock City. It's waaaay cool and has tons of old rocks to climb. About a 15 minute drive to the mountain, then drive up, up, up. http://www.bahiker.com/eastbayhikes/mdsp/diablo.html
Rock City
Hiking Mt. Diablo is also a beautiful outdoor adventure. There are many low key hikes that we take the kids on, or advanced ones all over the place. The ones we take the kids on is the Summit hike (which is basically like a really pretty/easy walk) or to walk around Rock City. It's waaaay cool and has tons of old rocks to climb. About a 15 minute drive to the mountain, then drive up, up, up. http://www.bahiker.com/eastbayhikes/mdsp/diablo.html
Tilden Park is a gorgeous (and huge) park with incredible views of San Francisco. Within the park there are plenty of things to do, including riding a steam train, the “little farm,” etc. It’s a wonderful place to sit and take in the sights of the East Bay and beautiful San Francisco.
495 locals recommend
Tilden Regional Park
2501 Grizzly Peak BlvdTilden Park is a gorgeous (and huge) park with incredible views of San Francisco. Within the park there are plenty of things to do, including riding a steam train, the “little farm,” etc. It’s a wonderful place to sit and take in the sights of the East Bay and beautiful San Francisco.
Health/Beauty/Wellness
Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa
3287 Mt Diablo Blvd