Jane's Guidebook
Food scene
Forklift market is 20 minutes before the cabin, has everything and at great prices, and is Covid-conscientious. It's a great place to shop on the way to the cabin.
7 locals recommend
Fork Lift by Nugget Markets
3333 Coach LnForklift market is 20 minutes before the cabin, has everything and at great prices, and is Covid-conscientious. It's a great place to shop on the way to the cabin.
If you're traveling north on scenic Highway 49 or want the closest full service market, Holiday Market is just 15 minutes away in Cool, Ca.
26 locals recommend
Holiday Market
4653 Mt Aukum RdIf you're traveling north on scenic Highway 49 or want the closest full service market, Holiday Market is just 15 minutes away in Cool, Ca.
A small eco-conscious market that stocks local produce and organic/paleo/keto/vegan options. They make soups, sandwiches (gf too!), and salads to go; offer bulk bin items, herbal and homeopathic remedies, body care products, and local beers, ciders, kombucha, and wine. Also a favorite place!
Placerville Food Co-op
535 Placerville DrA small eco-conscious market that stocks local produce and organic/paleo/keto/vegan options. They make soups, sandwiches (gf too!), and salads to go; offer bulk bin items, herbal and homeopathic remedies, body care products, and local beers, ciders, kombucha, and wine. Also a favorite place!
(Year-round, Th-Sun Oct-Apr, 6 am - 2:30 pm) A great place for breakfast and lunch, just 1.5 miles from the cabin.
17 locals recommend
Sierra Rizing, Bakery Coffee House and Catering
7310 CA-49(Year-round, Th-Sun Oct-Apr, 6 am - 2:30 pm) A great place for breakfast and lunch, just 1.5 miles from the cabin.
(April - Oct) Favorite spa-type cafe offering great breakfasts and lunches in a quaint authentic Gold Rush cabin in Marshall Gold State Park. The greens are homegrown, they offer pastries, cookies, several gluten and dairy free options, and the coffee and tea drinks are wonderful. Their hemp milk latte is my favorite coffee drink ever!
Check ahead for hours especially during off season (October-April).
20 locals recommend
The Argonaut
331 CA-49(April - Oct) Favorite spa-type cafe offering great breakfasts and lunches in a quaint authentic Gold Rush cabin in Marshall Gold State Park. The greens are homegrown, they offer pastries, cookies, several gluten and dairy free options, and the coffee and tea drinks are wonderful. Their hemp milk latte is my favorite coffee drink ever!
Check ahead for hours especially during off season (October-April).
(May-Sep) Coloma outdoor restaurant serving great pizza (gf too), pasta and salads, beer and hard ciders. Great local music scene.
14 locals recommend
Marco's Café
7221 CA-49(May-Sep) Coloma outdoor restaurant serving great pizza (gf too), pasta and salads, beer and hard ciders. Great local music scene.
(Year round) Coloma local hangout pub and sandwich shop, fun relaxed atmosphere. Local beers.
13 locals recommend
River Shack Deli & Pub
7170 CA-49(Year round) Coloma local hangout pub and sandwich shop, fun relaxed atmosphere. Local beers.
(Friday-Sunday Oct-April) Good if bland tacos and limited food selection, but 48 beers on tap. Inside and patio seating.
6 locals recommend
Gorilla Rock Tacos
7291 CA-49(Friday-Sunday Oct-April) Good if bland tacos and limited food selection, but 48 beers on tap. Inside and patio seating.
Strongly suggest avoiding the food, and the bar can be colorful or rough, take your pick.
22 locals recommend
Coloma Club
7171 CA-49Strongly suggest avoiding the food, and the bar can be colorful or rough, take your pick.
(5am-9pm M-Sat, Take out open Wed-Sun) Good Indian food takeout just 12 minutes from the cabin. Chicken, fish, lamb, vegetable dinner choices and a few sides. Really friendly family owned business!
1628 Cold Springs Rd
530-748-3342
Bright yellow place on the right going toward Placerville
Cold Springs FoodMart
1628 Cold Springs Road(5am-9pm M-Sat, Take out open Wed-Sun) Good Indian food takeout just 12 minutes from the cabin. Chicken, fish, lamb, vegetable dinner choices and a few sides. Really friendly family owned business!
1628 Cold Springs Rd
530-748-3342
Bright yellow place on the right going toward Placerville
Good Thai food, specialize in duck (roasted duck, and duck green curry are the best!). Fairly mild spice, but you can ask for more. Restaurant or take-out, they're 15 minutes away in Cameron Park (and on an alternate route to the cabin for pick-up your first night!). 3181 Cameron Park Drive, Cameron Park
(530) 350-8020
6 locals recommend
Thai House | Point Loma
3181 Cameron Park DrGood Thai food, specialize in duck (roasted duck, and duck green curry are the best!). Fairly mild spice, but you can ask for more. Restaurant or take-out, they're 15 minutes away in Cameron Park (and on an alternate route to the cabin for pick-up your first night!). 3181 Cameron Park Drive, Cameron Park
(530) 350-8020
Love this brew pub! Hawaiian sushi (tasty sauces, or go traditional) plus tasty cooked options. Fun cocktails too. Bands on weekends. Always a favorite, 15 minutes away in, you guessed it, Cool (north on highway 49).
18 locals recommend
Cool Beerwerks
5020 Ellinghouse DrLove this brew pub! Hawaiian sushi (tasty sauces, or go traditional) plus tasty cooked options. Fun cocktails too. Bands on weekends. Always a favorite, 15 minutes away in, you guessed it, Cool (north on highway 49).
Nice restaurant in the Apple Hill region, serving local wines and great food. Pretty outdoor patio with heaters for winter and shade in summer.
41 locals recommend
Smith Flat House
2021 Smith Flat RdNice restaurant in the Apple Hill region, serving local wines and great food. Pretty outdoor patio with heaters for winter and shade in summer.