The Village Bakery

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

Where the Bakery Meets the Table

The Village Bakery on Woodside Road is two things at once: a proper artisan bakery open daily from 7am, and a full-service restaurant and bar that carries the meal through lunch, weekend brunch, and dinner. That dual identity gives it a rhythm few places manage — walk in for a morning pastry, or settle in for an evening with a wine list serious enough to earn Wine Spectator's Best of Award of Excellence.

Californian Cooking with Real Intention

The menu reads like a confident expression of Californian cuisine — seasonal, ingredient-forward, and without unnecessary flourish. Brunch brings dishes like Dungeness Crab Benedict with soft-poached eggs and hollandaise, Prawn and Avocado Toast on grilled levain, and a Roasted Beet and Strawberry Salad with stracciatella and wild arugula. For something more substantial, the Herb-Roasted Flat Iron Steak arrives with sunny-side up eggs, pink peppercorn chimichurri, and crispy marble potatoes. Desserts hold their own: a Strawberry Galette with whipped mascarpone, or a Black Forest Gâteau with dark chocolate, sour cherries, and kirsch.

The kitchen also thinks about families — a dedicated kids' menu runs alongside the main, with options from scrambled eggs and bacon to an ice cream sundae to finish.

A Wine Program Worth the Recognition

The Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence is not handed to restaurants with an afterthought wine list. At The Village Bakery, the cellar is clearly a point of pride — the restaurant hosts dedicated wine dinners, including collaborations with Kosta Browne, one of California's most sought-after Pinot Noir producers. For a Californian cuisine-driven restaurant in the heart of the Peninsula, that pairing of food and wine feels entirely natural.

Indoors, Outdoors, and Everything In Between

The space accommodates indoor and outdoor dining, and the bakery itself welcomes walk-ins throughout the day. Catering, group dining, and private parties round out what is on offer, making it a practical choice for gatherings of any size. Delivery through DoorDash extends the reach for those who prefer to stay home.