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Food & Drink
Restaurants, coffee, markets, bakeries, and gathering places in Boulder Creek. Everything listed here is somewhere I've eaten, and the guides in Around Town tell you what I order.
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26 verified listings, last updated 2026-09-25. This list is the full record set; the search and category filters above load with the page.
Bakery & Sweets in Boulder Creek and the San Lorenzo Valley
- Butter Late Than Never Baking Co. Cottage bakery, online orders only Licensed Boulder Creek cottage bakery selling small-batch baked goods through its online shop. No storefront.
- Dessert First Bakery Custom cakes, by order (no storefront) Custom wedding and celebration cakes and desserts made with all-natural ingredients, no preservatives or additives. No public storefront: it shares a kitchen with Jenna Sue's Cafe, where some of its baked goods are sold, and custom work is ordered directly through the bakery.
- Dough and Dahlias Sourdough and flower farm stand Home-based Ben Lomond cottage operation offering homemade sourdough breads and baked goods for local pickup, along with cut-flower bouquets grown in the owner's garden.
- Wildstone Bakery Sourdough bakery, farmers markets only Boulder Creek bakery producing naturally fermented breads, bagels, pastries, and seasonal tarts for regional farmers markets.
Bar & Nightlife in Boulder Creek and the San Lorenzo Valley
- Big Basin Vineyards Estate Vineyard & Tasting Room Winery and tasting room Estate winery offering weekend wine tastings at its Boulder Creek vineyard.
- Felton Music Hall Live music venue and bar Live-music venue in the Santa Cruz Mountains presenting local and touring acts across genres, with craft food and cocktails served in-house from a full bar.
- Henflings Tavern Tavern and live-music venue Longtime Santa Cruz Mountains tavern in downtown Ben Lomond, operating since 1946, with live music every weekend, a recurring Sunday Pro Jam, a full bar, food menu, and covered patio.
- Joe's Bar Bar and live-music venue Downtown bar and live-music venue with bands most Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday nights, karaoke on Tuesdays, and a pool tournament on Thursdays. This is a 21 and over venue.
- The River Run at Brookdale Lodge Cocktail lounge and live-music venue Cocktail lounge and live-music venue at the Historic Brookdale Lodge, with weekend bands, DJ nights, sports on the big screens, and a summer beer garden concert series. Food comes from the Brookdale Diner on the same property.
Cafe & Coffee in Boulder Creek and the San Lorenzo Valley
- Jenna Sue's Cafe Coffee shop and breakfast cafe A Boulder Creek coffee shop and cafe serving espresso drinks, breakfast, sandwiches, and house-baked goods.
- The Tree House Cafe Coffee shop and espresso bar A cafe and espresso bar at the edge of Boulder Creek with giant redwoods growing through the interior.
Grocery & Market in Boulder Creek and the San Lorenzo Valley
- Doughlicious Farmstand Farm stand Home-based honor-system farm stand selling sourdough bread, baked goods and fresh eggs, open the second and fourth Saturday of each month. Address withheld because it operates from a home; open days are posted on its Facebook page.
- Johnnie's Super Market & Liquor Full-service grocery and liquor market Independent grocery with produce, meat, seafood, bakery, cheese, beer, wine, and spirits, plus a deli counter making fresh sandwiches daily.
- Wild Roots Market - Boulder Creek Natural grocery and deli Locally owned grocery with produce, meat, seafood, deli, bakery, and prepared foods.
Restaurant in Boulder Creek and the San Lorenzo Valley
- Bella's Cafe Sit-down breakfast and lunch diner A locally owned sit-down breakfast and lunch spot in downtown Boulder Creek, a diner rather than a coffee bar.
- Brookdale Diner American diner 1950s-style American diner at the Historic Brookdale Lodge serving all-day breakfast, burgers, hand-spun milkshakes, fried chicken, flatbread pizza, steaks, and salads.
- Corazon de Leon Mexican Restaurant Mexican restaurant Ben Lomond Mexican restaurant serving Leon-style dishes from Guanajuato, opened in 2026 by longtime Boulder Creek food-truck owner Marco Rocha in the former Casa Nostra space.
- El Rey Leon Mexican food truck with outdoor seating Mexican food truck at its downtown spot on set days each week, with outdoor seating and counter service. Pickup only, no delivery (confirmed by the owner 2026-08-28).
- Red Pearl Chinese Cuisine Chinese restaurant Chinese restaurant preparing dine-in and takeout meals in downtown Boulder Creek.
- Round Table Pizza Pizza restaurant Round Table Pizza franchise in the former Boulder Creek Pizza and Pub building, open since September 21, 2026. Pizzas, wings, salads, sandwiches, and desserts, with the same menu as the Felton store.
- Scopazzi's Restaurant & Lounge Italian restaurant and lounge Historic Italian restaurant with a lounge, brunch, takeout, and private-event rooms.
- Tae's Edo Sushi Bar Japanese and sushi restaurant Japanese restaurant serving sushi and other Japanese dishes for dinner and limited lunch service.
- Taqueria Los Gallos Sit-down taqueria A sit-down taqueria in downtown Boulder Creek serving tacos, burritos, and other Mexican dishes.
Specialty Food in Boulder Creek and the San Lorenzo Valley
- Creative Heart Kitchen Prepared meals and meal prep Prepared meals and meal-prep service with focaccia, soups, salads, sides, and entrees available by the pint and quart.
- Redwood Keg Liquor & Deli Bottle shop and deli counter A Boulder Creek liquor store with a full deli in the back. The Korean menu it was known for is paused for now, and the owners plan to bring it back.
- River Dogs of Boulder Creek Outdoor hot dog stand Outdoor food stand serving hot dogs and sausages, including vegetarian options, with occasional live music.
Breakfast and coffee
Morning stops, baked goods, and a warm place to begin.
Lunch and dinner
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Markets and treats
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