Trailhead
127 San Marin Dr, Novato, CA
Crema's Take
“Trailhead is a bustling Novato spot that captures the energy of a popular community gathering place, where generous portions (that Spicy Poke bowl gets real love) and hearty sandwiches anchor a menu that swings between hits and misses. The team clearly cares—think sincere apologies and gifts when service gets backed up on busy days—and the clean, welcoming vibe makes it worth a stop before or after exploring nearby trails, though prices run a bit steep for the area.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
Veteran's Day today, and this place was off the hook busy. It took a while for my (unbelievably delicious) egg sandwich to come out, but when it did, it came with a sincere apology from Pat and a gift card for the delay. Coffee was amazing too! Would/will recommend!
This place has potential, but unfortunately the food and overall experience fell short. The kale salad arrived without any kale, and the chicken sandwich was overcooked to the point of being burnt. For the prices they charge ($15 for a sandwich that only comes with a small bag of chips) you’d expect much better quality. The staff also seemed disengaged and uninterested in being there, which didn’t help the atmosphere. Overall, it was a disappointing visit and not worth the price.
Honestly a very confusing experience. Food: - my wife loved the enormous Spicy Poke bowl, which was the star of the show - The Brussels sprouts and Mac and cheese were both mundane and drastically overpriced - Smoothies and coffee were both good - They were out of a lot of items Vibe: - Felt like it was trying to do too much. 4 huge TVs were a distraction for our child in the main room where a guy was constantly asking for channel changes. - Outdoor seating was nice, but you’re in a strip mall parking lot.
We peddled on over to Trailhead for lunch. The pulled pork sandwich hit the spot and washed it down with a refreshing lemonade. The BLT on focaccia bread had a bit too much bread, good amount of bacon but needed maybe a bit more of the lettuce and tomatoes. Slaw was a bit tart for my liking. It’s a great spot to come to after a hike, bike ride or workout. Nice view and people watching.
We made a quick stop here for coffee before we continued on our road trip to Point Reyes. They are pretty pricey. 3 drinks and a Pretzel were over $30. However, it was very clean and actually a lot bigger inside than you'd think. I really enjoyed their walk with local hikes on display. We definitely took motes for future hikes. The staff were pretty nice and the coffee art was great. The have 2 restrooms fir customers and they could have used a touch up on the cleaning and more toilet paper. Otherwise, it was a nice place to stop.
Crema Reviews
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