Conveniently located near Orange Avenue and the Coronado Ferry Landing, Tartine is a perfect place to enjoy a quick, yet sophisticated lunch or simple coffee and pastry after a day of shopping and sightseeing. The coffee shop and bistro specializes in French cuisine. Its many offerings include a full selection of baked goods, beer, wine and an espresso bar. Prepared fresh to order, Tartine's sandwiches and paninis are perfect for a mid-afternoon picnic at nearby bayside parks and beaches. The wine selection is somewhat limited, but diners may bring their own (there is a corkage fee).
For years, one of the owners of Spun Sugar was teased by friends that she had so many cooking supplies and cake decorations in her house she could start her own business. In the mid-nineties, she decided to listen to those friends, and co-founded Spun Sugar. Walking the aisles of this store is like taking a stroll through Martha Stewart's wildest fantasies come to life. It offers a wide variety of cake decorations, cooking classes, supplies, mixes and bulk chocolate for all the aspring pastry chefs out there, as well as fresh truffles, cupcakes, and cookies for those who appreciate their work.
It may be hard to know where to start when walking into Eggettes.com, a relaxed yet lively Internet cafe located on El Camino Real. One of four Bay Area locations, this Eggettes.com boasts a flat-screen television, toy dispensing machines and ample space and seating, making it perfect for medium-sized groups. Besides having laptops and free Wi-Fi for customers, the cafe offers a variety of pearl tapioca drinks and snack items, such as fish balls, fin soup and crispy chicken. Its specialty is the eggettes, a Hong Kong-style waffle that is crispy and easily broken apart for snacking. The shop has four flavors, including original, chocolate, coconut and honeydew.
Muffin Mania has been a Gerstle Park institution since 1983. The cafe serves muffins, scones, croissants and morning buns along with sandwiches and salads at lunch. The company has a constantly changing menu balanced with old favorite selections. Muffin Mania also brews fresh coffee, espressos and juices.
The shop offers complementary wi-fi internet as well as an inviting outdoor patio area. You'll find Muffin Mania tucked away in Gerstle Park on a corner where Taylor meets Woodland and Bayview. It is down the block from Safeway.
The Bourgeois Pig is a funky neighborhood coffee shop that has been in business over four years. It serves a variety of beverages, including coffee, tea and bottled drinks. Cookies, pastries and other snacks are also sold. Music is always playing overhead and the lights are never bright. The WiFi is free, and there is even a pool table inside. Outdoor seating is available as well as plenty of inside chairs and couches to chose from. The interior is uniquely decorated, particularly the small back room whose forest of faux trees make you feel as if you've walked into a Tim Burton film.
