Guidebook for Orinda
Food Scene
Peet's Coffee
63 Moraga Waywonderful scones and coffee
Siam Orchid
23 Orinda WayDelicious Thai food - family-run.
Make a reservation. Very popular -- for American cuisine, including breakfast.
13 locals recommend
The Hideout Kitchen & Cafe
32 Mt Diablo BlvdMake a reservation. Very popular -- for American cuisine, including breakfast.
Authentic Italian food, pizza, bar. Outdoor seating with heaters and blankets. Fusball table for kids.
Locanda Positano
1005 Brown AveAuthentic Italian food, pizza, bar. Outdoor seating with heaters and blankets. Fusball table for kids.
RÊVE Bistro
960 Moraga RdDelicious French dinners. Make reservations.
Lunch Mon-Sat 11-4. Mediterranean. Greek platter, gyros and bowls are good.
22 locals recommend
Oasis Cafe
901 Divisadero StLunch Mon-Sat 11-4. Mediterranean. Greek platter, gyros and bowls are good.
Entertainment & Activities
Orinda Theatre
4 Orinda Theatre SquareArt Deco theater with wonderful decor and good selection of films.
Parks & Nature
Hike around the reservoir. White pelicans are often visible. Trails hugs the water, or veer uphill away from crowds. Kids' play area, boat rentals.
70 locals recommend
Lafayette Reservoir
Hike around the reservoir. White pelicans are often visible. Trails hugs the water, or veer uphill away from crowds. Kids' play area, boat rentals.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
3649 Mt Diablo BlvdPricey. A little smaller than its larger sister stores in Berkeley, Oakland and Walnut Creek.
66 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
3502 Mt Diablo BlvdPricey. A little smaller than its larger sister stores in Berkeley, Oakland and Walnut Creek.