Parkside Cafe - Stinson Beach's all-day dining anchor with a bakery, coffee cart, snack bar, marketplace, and full cafe service from morning through dinner.

Parkside Cafe - Stinson Beach's Most Complete Dining Destination, From 6 AM Coffee to Wood-Fired Seven-Course Private Dinners

There are beach town restaurants that exist to feed hungry people who have run out of options. And then there is Parkside Cafe - a place that has become genuinely indispensable to daily life in Stinson Beach and a core stop for Bay Area visitors planning a coastal day.

Cafe, snack bar, marketplace, bakery, and coffee bar all operate from one address on Arenal Avenue. The onsite bakery produces daily bread and pastries, breakfast/lunch/dinner runs every day, and the marketplace offers local produce, handmade ceramics, and curated kitchen goods.

With a motto of "eat well, be happy," Parkside serves breakfast all day with a strong emphasis on local and organic ingredients.

The Coffee Cart - Stinson Beach's First Light

Coffee cart hours run from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM daily, making it the earliest reliable coffee stop for surfers, hikers, and early commuters heading out before the village fully wakes up.

The Bakery - Scratch-Made Every Morning

Parkside's bakery turns out fresh bread and pastries daily, with rotating seasonal options and longstanding favorites like chocolate almond croissants.

The Cafe - Breakfast All Day, Oysters and Full Dinner Service

The cafe menu spans breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner with coffee, tea, beer, wine, and cocktails, plus vegetarian-friendly options and family-friendly choices.

Dinner highlights include seafood-forward plates, market-driven specials, and locally recognized ingredients from around West Marin and Tomales Bay.

The Snack Bar - Built for Post-Beach Appetite

For quick coastal refueling, the snack bar delivers burgers, sandwiches, ice cream, and bakery-window options ideal for post-surf and post-beach crowds.

The Marketplace - Shop Local, Cook Local

Parkside's marketplace extends the experience beyond a meal, with local produce, handmade goods, and useful kitchen items selected with the same quality focus as the menu.

Private Dining - Seven Courses, Wood-Fired, Chef-Driven

Parkside also offers private seven-course dinners by arrangement using local seasonal ingredients and wood-oven cooking, created by chef-owner John Gilbert.

Outdoor Deck and Dog-Friendly Patio

The heated outdoor deck is a popular all-season seating option, and dogs are welcome on the patio.

Eat Well, Be Happy

Parkside's long-running reputation is built on consistency: quality food, warm service, and a setting that feels completely right for Stinson Beach life.

43 Arenal Avenue, Stinson Beach, CA 94970 (415) 868-1272 parksidecafe.com @parksidecafestinsonbeach on Instagram

Open daily 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM Coffee Cart: 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM daily Breakfast served all day Snack Bar, Marketplace, and Bakery Window available Dine-in, outdoor deck, takeout, delivery, and catering Private seven-course wood-fired dinners by arrangement Dogs welcome on outdoor patio