Dipsea Cafe in Mill Valley, Marin County, United States | Cafe

The Dipsea Cafe in Mill Valley, California, United States was named for the seven mile Dipsea trail which begins in downtown Mill Valley, goes up 672 wooden steps, winds up and over Mt. Tam, and ends at Stinson beach. Held every year since 1905, the Dipsea Race is one of the oldest foot races in the US, second only to the Boston Marathon. Calling themselves the ?Dipsea Indians,? the Dipsea Race was started by a group of hikers from the Olympic Club. At the end of the race these hikers would congregate at the Dipsea Inn, where all would partake of lunch and grog.


The Dipsea Cafe is slightly younger than the Dipsea Trail, having been opened in July 1986 by John and Cori Siotos. Its original location was in the El Paseo Building in downtown Mill Valley, California and it moved to its present location in July 1991. The Dipsea Cafe, which like the old ?Dipsea Indians? and the Dipsea Inn, has become a place where locals now congregate for home-cooked meals and fresh ground coffee.

Although John and Cori have never run the Dipsea Race, many of their patrons have. ?It?s just the first 672 steps that intimidate us,? says John. ?Like running the Cafe, we like to take things one step at a time.

John and Cori would love to hear your comments and suggestions about both the food and service here at the Dipsea Cafe. Please ? feel free to phone, fax, or write to them.

Long Live the Dipsea Cafe in Mill Valley, California!