Plan your Visit!
Places to Eat
SMC Campus
Cafe Luis
Monday-Friday 7:30 AM-21:00 PM
Saturday 7:30 AM-2 PM
Sunday Closed
Cafe Luis is a nice and cozy coffee shop in the center of SMC campus. Sitting on its comfy armchairs after a long day of study or work is definitely a good way to relax. A hot cup of tea with a blueberry scone is a delicious break.
Moraga
Bianca’s Deli & Catering
(925) 376-4400
Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-5: 30 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Bianca’s Deli has tasty sandwiches and traditional deli American food, the perfect quick but healthy and flavorful meal. Their turkey bacon sandwich with avocado is definitely a good choice.
Sunday Closed
Mucho Wraps
(925) 377-1203
Monday-Friday 10:00 AM-7:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM-3:00 PM
Sunday Closed
From tacos to burritos, at Mucho Wraps you can find tasty Mexican food. Ordering to go is a great option since the place is very small but extremely popular. Hungry? Their chicken wrap is great!
Lafayette
Chow
(925) 962-2469
Monday-Thursday 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Chow is a high quality but casual eatery offering a wide variety of sandwiches, pizzas, and other comfort foods made with locally grown and organic ingredients. Stop by for their fresh squeezed juices, wonderful fish tacos, and the convenient grocery market located right inside.
Roam Artisan Burgers
(925) 385-0798
Sunday-Thursday 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Friday-Saturday 11:30AM – 10:00PM
Roam is a sustainable and welcoming restaurant, offering expertly crafted burgers, several types of fries, and a selection of house-made sodas and shakes. The Prickly Pear soda is a local favorite.
Coffee Shop
(925) 962-9537
Sunday-Thursday 6:30AM - 9:00PM
Friday-Saturday 6:30AM - 9:30PM
Coffee Shop is a friendly neighborhood spot in downtown Lafayette, serving not only coffee and tea, but a variety of juices, smoothies, and bites. They even offer a selection of spirits, beer, and wine. The Avocado Smash comes highly recommended.
Activities
SMC Campus
Walking to the cross of the SMC campus: Enjoy a nice walk from the center of the SMC campus up to the cross. It is a great way to spend time with friends and work out! Though no longer than 15/20 minutes, the path is quite steep, but the view at the at the top is breathtaking. The beautiful colors of the sunrise and sunset make it even more magical!
Moraga
Lafayette-Moraga Regional Trail: Exploring the Lafayette-Moraga Regional Trail is certainly a nice way to spend some time in nature. With its 7.65 miles, the trail is a good place to jog, go biking, or simply take a walk with your dog.
Lafayette
Lafayette Reservoir Recreational Area
(925) 284-9669
Open Sunday-Saturday 6:30AM - 5:30pm
Enjoy the outdoors by the reservoir. It is a perfect spot for strolling, hiking, paddle boating, and fishing.
Lafayette-Moraga Regional Trail - East Bay Regional Park District
This trail runs between St. Mary’s and Walnut Creek, providing several miles for biking, strolling, and jogging.
Jennifer Perlmutter Gallery
(925) 284-1485
Wed-Sat 12:00PM - 6:00PM
This gallery shines the spotlight on Bay Area artists and hosts an evening of live music and painting the third Thursday of every month.