So when you’re driving Interstate 80 and want a quick bite or a place to chill out where can you go?
I’ll start with a few of my favorites. I think everyone has heard of Ikeda’s Fruit Stand in Auburn. But I prefer Newcastle Produce a few freeway exits west. The origin of their produce is labelled with much of it coming within 15 miles of the shop. They have a nice selection of sauces, salsas, bread and other food items. They have premade sandwiches they can heat for you. Sadly my last couple of trips there I have not seen the salami and cheese, my favorite. They also do lattes and coffee. WARNING: The desserts are killer.
Newcastle Produce
9230 Cypress St
Newcastle, CA 95658
(916) 663-2016
A nearby place I’ve never tried is Newcastle Cheese Shop. Their Rat Trap cheese sandwich sounds promising.
Newcastle Cheese Shop
455 Main St
Newcastle, CA 95658
(916) 663-3704
If you need a cup of coffee or a quick bite in Truckee, Coffeebar is a great spot…
Coffeebar
10120 Jibboom St
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 587-2000
A short drive off I-80 in Fairfield is Yo Sushi. I’ve eaten there twice but the last time was about five years ago. It was especially fresh and not that expensive. I think they buy their fish every day in San Francisco.
Yo Sushi
1430 N Texas St
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 425-1100
And for people driving west on I-80 looking for a good meal are hard pressed to do better than Vik’s Chaat in Berkeley. Lots of tasty Indian street food at cheap prices.
Vik’s Chaat
2390 4th St
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 644-4432
My favorite breakfast place in the Bay Area is Quince Cafe, which is a little drive off I-80. Interesting flavors and fresh food.
Quince Cafe & Grill
2228 San Pablo Ave
Berkeley, CA 94702
(510) 666-0094