Guidebook for Walnut Creek

Melissa + Joel
Melissa + Joel
Guidebook for Walnut Creek

Everything Else

This is the closest BART station and is only a 10 minute walk/ 3 minute drive. Super convenient to use and give you direct access to San Francisco, Oakland and the surrounding areas.
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Walnut Creek Station
200 Ygnacio Valley Rd
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This is the closest BART station and is only a 10 minute walk/ 3 minute drive. Super convenient to use and give you direct access to San Francisco, Oakland and the surrounding areas.

Food Scene

This is a great little local Mexican food place that has good prices, big portions and a comfortable sit down atmosphere.
Mi Casa Restaurant
2195 N Broadway
This is a great little local Mexican food place that has good prices, big portions and a comfortable sit down atmosphere.
We know Chinese Food can be hit or miss, but this is a personal favorite of ours. If you're craving some classic dishes, you'll find them all here. Good sized portions and a descent price.
Green Garden Chinese Cuisine
1562 Palos Verdes Mall
We know Chinese Food can be hit or miss, but this is a personal favorite of ours. If you're craving some classic dishes, you'll find them all here. Good sized portions and a descent price.
Good selection of self serve frozen yogurt with lots of toppings. Pay-by-weight.
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Yogurtland
1247 S California Blvd
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Good selection of self serve frozen yogurt with lots of toppings. Pay-by-weight.
A nice and chill atmosphere with a wide selection of coffee, loose leaf teas and pastries.
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Peet's Coffee
65 Crescent Dr
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A nice and chill atmosphere with a wide selection of coffee, loose leaf teas and pastries.
This is a classic deli where you can get some soup or sandwiches while shopping in the downtown area. A bit pricey, but they're a mom and pop shop.
The Brass Bear Delicatessen
1506 N Main St
This is a classic deli where you can get some soup or sandwiches while shopping in the downtown area. A bit pricey, but they're a mom and pop shop.
Great, fresh food for lunch or dinner. They've got a lovely outdoor patio if the weather is right as well.
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Tender Greens - CLOSED
1352 Locust St
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Great, fresh food for lunch or dinner. They've got a lovely outdoor patio if the weather is right as well.
We love Zachary's pizza, and while their Oakland locations feel a bit more original, they still serve up some top-notch deep dish pies here.
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Zachary's Chicago Pizza
5801 College Ave
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We love Zachary's pizza, and while their Oakland locations feel a bit more original, they still serve up some top-notch deep dish pies here.
Great pizza, good beer and some nice outdoor seating to enjoy a warm evening.
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Patxi's Pizza
511 Hayes St
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Great pizza, good beer and some nice outdoor seating to enjoy a warm evening.
Our favorite Chinese restaurant- fresh food, not too greasy with a nice sit down (or take-out) atmosphere and a very friendly hostess.
OI-C Bowl
1616 N Main St
Our favorite Chinese restaurant- fresh food, not too greasy with a nice sit down (or take-out) atmosphere and a very friendly hostess.
This is a great place to grab a fresh salad, sandwich, soup or pasta at a descent price. There are plenty of meat options as well!
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Lettuce Restaurant & Catering
1632 Locust St
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This is a great place to grab a fresh salad, sandwich, soup or pasta at a descent price. There are plenty of meat options as well!
We love this place for a great cup of coffee from a locally owned shop. They've got everything you'd hope for, from cold-brew, to pour-over style coffee.
Pacific Bay Coffee Company
1495 Newell Ave
We love this place for a great cup of coffee from a locally owned shop. They've got everything you'd hope for, from cold-brew, to pour-over style coffee.
We enjoyed this Thai place, kind of a hole in the wall with limited seating but they offered up some great dishes and friendly service.
Plearn Thai Palace
1510 N Main St
We enjoyed this Thai place, kind of a hole in the wall with limited seating but they offered up some great dishes and friendly service.

Essentials

This is where we shop for groceries, lots of organic options, bulk dry goods and fresh local breads.
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Sprouts Farmers Market
1530 Geary Rd
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This is where we shop for groceries, lots of organic options, bulk dry goods and fresh local breads.
Another grocery store that has most everything you could need and a little wider selection than Sprouts.
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Safeway
710 Bancroft Rd
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Another grocery store that has most everything you could need and a little wider selection than Sprouts.
Great selection of fresh produce and specialty foods.
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Whole Foods Market
3502 Mt Diablo Blvd
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Great selection of fresh produce and specialty foods.
Grocer with a lot of easy, quick meals and all kinds of tasty snacks.
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Trader Joe's
1372 S California Blvd
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Grocer with a lot of easy, quick meals and all kinds of tasty snacks.

Drinks & Nightlife

This is a great local bar that features beers from all over the world. A little pricey, but this is a pretty unique spot and a must-do for the beer connoisseur.
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ØL Beercafe & Bottleshop
1541 Giammona Dr
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This is a great local bar that features beers from all over the world. A little pricey, but this is a pretty unique spot and a must-do for the beer connoisseur.