Excellent service, excellent environment reminiscent of an island shipwreck (hence the name: Castaway) Food has always been exquisitely prepared and wonderfully presented. Good for any formal occasion, and they are very attentive to families (with small children) Sunday bruches are good, but the best time to go is weekend nights where they have the two fires lit, and you can watch the city come alive across the bay.

This has always been a favorite of my family's. They have a take out special just the right size for a family meal, and it's reasonably priced, too! You simply MUST try the bread, it's out of this world. The eating environment is cozy, and the service is a little slow, but friendly. Great for dates, birthdays parties, or any other semi-formal eating occasion. I think this restaurant should be a required visit for all visitors to Mtn View

They make a pretty mean smoothie. Always a good place to visit after eating on Castro. It's located near City Hall, in a quiet little food court at the base of a professional center. Good Yogurt

This place is under new management. The old manager made the place a somewhat of a downer, but the new guy is well-liked. Serve pretty good coffees, as well as teas, soft drinks and (some) juice. They are open for lunch with calzones, sandwiches, and soups. This is a HOT place on weekend mornings, and on Friday/Saturday nights. The bookstore downstairs is one of the few community bookstores left, and the overall atmosphere is a family one. The Cafe is upstairs, not very visible from the street, but very comfortable. This is a favorite spot for the locals to come down and relax (As much as you can relax drinking coffee, hehe).

The way a coffee house should be! With local bands performing most weekend nights, and an open air patio area this is truly a delightful expereince. I work right accross the street and will often come over with my co-workers to relax during breaks. Warning: all the coffee houses on Castro attract the local youth, including Jumpin Java, these youths can sometimes act a bit wild, but it all adds to the enviroinment