Family Owned Since 1972 - Skywood Trading Post is the go-to stop on every motorcycle ride in the area. They have everything you might need, from beverages, snacks, delicious sandwiches and they have a gas station too. I've been a loyal customer here since the 80s and they just keep getting better. Ordered a Tuna Melt the other day and it was delicious. Toasted marble rye bread, tuna salad that wasn't runny, tomatoes, jalapenos and pepperjack cheese. YUM! The staff is friendly and work as quickly as they can, even when it's packed on a weekend. Tip accordingly! HOT TIP - Their Almond Chicken Salad is the BOMB! read more

Skywood Trading Post - Tuna Melt on marble rye with pepperjack and jalapenos - Grocery Near Me - Woodside, California

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Going down the winding roads to or from Half Moon Bay? You should check out this store. It has a rustic look outside and is in an old building. Looks like a part of the scenery from a western. Inside, there is a wide assortment of goods, including an impressive deli counter, with many prepared foods. There is a soda and water shelf, and you can get your soup,milk,meat,,vegetables and other groceries as well. There are some good baked goods here. You will also find a rack of souvenir tee shirts from the area, so you may find a great gift here. The coffee is conveniently located, and you can get coffee,chai, hot chocolate, or a combination. read more

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Cute little local store to get you out of a pickle if you need anything to cook up a quick meal. Their sandwiches are pretty good and their drink selection is plentiful. Has an attached gas station next to it to keep you going on your 35 x 84 adventures read more

This place is still great! I love stopping here when running the mountain roads. They have a good selection of drinks and snacks. Plus it is a great halfway or mid point. They have fresh deli style food as well if you are looking for something a little more hearty. read more

This hidden gem is a well known spot for motorcycle enthusiasts. They have everything from tamales to panini sandwiches to pasta salads. (Of course they also have all sorts of snacks and drinks.) They also sell hand warmers by the register which I always buy on cold mornings when I'm riding. They are compact and fit inside your gloves like the ones people use while snowboarding or skiing. I would definitely recommend checking out this store if you are in the area. Five stars for sure! read more

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I went there this morning and ordered pork bbq sandwich and coconut water it cost $11. 15 like always when I ride there, trying to support this local deli but when I checked my account I have another charge for $7.55 extra sandwich?! Very disappointed. It's the big guy that's on the cashier is he always doing this to customers? read more

I've only been driving past Skywood for like two decades ... Alice's across the street is the more traditional stop for breakfast on the way to Castle Rock or the other nearby venues for your preference of outdoor activity. And the stores closer to home are the more traditional place to provision, for as one never knows what one might find (or not find) once one ventures farther afield. Last week as I finished what I had come for and was feeling peckish thinking of something at the bottom of the hill I was all but why wait until the bottom if you're hungry presently? This was one of a string of Very Good Questions that I asked and answered as I wandered about the woods because woods stimulates this kind of Q & A that might be held in different regard if one was talking aloud to oneself on BART. So I went in to see what was what. Long story short and the point of this after all - no need to provision at the bottom of the hill! Or if you do and then you remember that you missed a detail fear not! Skywood gots you covered. I procured a delicious house made chicken salad sammy and a chips and Coke in a bottle and went out back and took my repast in the shade of tall trees. So pleasant. Price point surprisingly reasonable. A variety of stores on the shelves for just about whatever you have in mind. Who knew? I did not know. Now we both do. read more

Skywood Trading Post - Grocery Near Me - Woodside, California

BEWARE: They charged me 94$ for a pack of Oreos, a red bull, two basic deli sandwiches, two microwave enchiladas, and two brownies ...... how lol ?!?! They threw away the recipe and I felt to awkward to ask to see why on earth it was so expensive. Sucks cuz we just moved here and it would be nice to have had this place as an option instead of having to drive down the hill for any old thing. Just tried to do the math on why it cost so much. They would have had to double charge me for every item to get close to the 94$ mark but why is the same item bough there marked at two different prices.... Feels illegal. UPDATE: I returned to get my receipt printed to figure out what happened. Thankfully it was a different cashier. He found my recipe and said she accidentally typed a 50$ instead of a 5$ and gave me a refund. He was amazing and I might return in the future because of his awesome customer service, but as for whoever works Monday's around 11am ... absolutely not. I'm curious as to if she pocketed the extra money herself or if it was a honest mistake. Either way a 45$ mistake is unacceptable!!!! read more

Skywood Trading Post - What a scam this place is - Grocery Near Me - Woodside, California

I've only been driving past Skywood for like two decades ... Alice's across the street is the more traditional stop for breakfast on the way to Castle Rock or the other nearby venues for your preference of outdoor activity. And the stores closer to home are the more traditional place to provision, for as one never knows what one might find (or not find) once one ventures farther afield. Last week as I finished what I had come for and was feeling peckish thinking of something at the bottom of the hill I was all but why wait until the bottom if you're hungry presently? This was one of a string of Very Good Questions that I asked and answered as I wandered about the woods because woods stimulates this kind of Q & A that might be held in different regard if one was talking aloud to oneself on BART. So I went in to see what was what. Long story short and the point of this after all - no need to provision at the bottom of the hill! Or if you do and then you remember that you missed a detail fear not! Skywood gots you covered. I procured a delicious house made chicken salad sammy and a chips and Coke in a bottle and went out back and took my repast in the shade of tall trees. So pleasant. Price point surprisingly reasonable. A variety of stores on the shelves for just about whatever you have in mind. Who knew? I did not know. Now we both do. read more

The food I Here is great the deli is fresh and they have sloppy joes and tamales what a mix great pit stop for the long ride before freeway hey 1 get everything a lil pricey but way good come on by. It's in the mountains of 84 read more

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I have been coming for years and they have great products and awesome paninis . I usually get the Tuscan panini and it's always delicious. Great place to come when you go down to the beach to grab snacks , beer and great selection of fresh brewed coffee . read more

Skywood Trading Post - Grocery Near Me - Woodside, California

Yesterday my kids and I came to get a quick bite to eat. The deli was closing soon so I didn't want to bother the young man with making sandwiches so I grabbed some food from their deli case. I got the pulled pork sandwich and a corn dog, got chips and drinks as well. The experience was good, everyone there was super nice. We ate our food and a few hours later my son and I felt extremely nauseous.... We got food poisoning! I've been here before and never had an issue! I love their sandwiches but this is not ok! Not sure what happened but my family and I are sick now. This was the only thing we ate yesterday. I love this place since it's close to home and everyone is friendly but this experience makes me a little iffy about going now. read more

Sort of an odd find across from Alice's restaurant at the intersection of 84 and 35 (Skyline Blvd). This place was some what like a coffee and tea shop, somewhat like a deli, somewhat grocery, but also sort of a convenience store with odds and ends on sale everywhere. I don't find places like this often these days since many stores and grocers are becoming more specialized and more niche to fulfill tiny segments of markets they can still get into while Walmart bombards the town with ridiculously cheap prices on everything else. However, this market, nested and safely tucked away in the woods seems to have a different idea. Their coffee isn't particularly good, their tea is just tea that you can find anywhere; but they serve a variety of food, sandwiches and other edibles that fulfill your desire for a snack or a full on lunch if you're caught somewhere between civilization and the vast depth of the California forestry. Things are a bit more expensive here, but where else within a 30 mile radius can you find a good cup of hot tea? read more

Love local stores like this. Their sandwiches and other foods always seem to be above average as compared to other convenience stores. Skywood Trading Post is no exception. I popped in for a drink and a snack. Ended up staying for a pork tamle and a Kerns . read more

Skywood Trading Post - Great tamales made locally. It's why you stop at places like Skywood. - Grocery Near Me - Woodside, California

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A magical gas station in the middle of nowhere. The best way to describe Skywood Trading Post is with a short story: One year ago, I took my girlfriend on our second date, a hike near Redwood City. On our way to our destination, I thought it would be a fun idea to grab some sandwiches for an impromptu picnic. No deli in sight, I pulled to Skywood Trading Post thinking it was a simple gas station. Expecting a small convenience store with some pre-made tiny sandwiches, I was blown back to a mini-mart type layout with a full deli counter. My date and I ordered sandwiches, and with amazing service, received giant orders of food, for under $10 each. We took our food on our hike, found a beautiful log to sit, and enjoyed these scrumptious treats, piled high with meats and cheeses. This experience was so amazing, that one year later, we tracked down the Skywood Trading Post just to enjoy another beautiful picnic together. read more

Recently went back up to the trading post on Skyline such a great place to stop any day of the week had the hot chicken and a Tri Tip.sandwich With fruit salad... so yummy. ! read more

Nice little store. It's been here for decades. Gas Station and some newly remodeled bathrooms. A deli, many kinds of cold beverages, plus snack foods. And it's a great location for motorcycles and cars, where you can see some pretty cool and sometimes rare vehicles. (The spot is known as "4 corners" due to the intersection of two different small highways. It's a great meeting spot.) You can get gas here, but you'll pay "San Francisco prices" meaning it's going to be a lot! read more

Me and my fellow motorcycle riding buddies have been coming here since 1998 when I started riding and it's been long due to give this store the credit it deserves!. This place is a safe haven if you love riding motorcycles going to very twisty roads and test your guts of how brave you are without crashing and this is highway 35 and the twists goes on for miles & miles all the way to Boulder California. Skywood has all the nutrition & nourishment you need PLUS it also has gas pumps if you need fuel. A lot of motorcycle enthusiasts along with exotic car enthusiasts comes here for you'll see Lamborghinis Ferraris and Porsches coming here every now and then in the weekend specially on Sundays.Skywood is a full blown store for everything you need sans motorcycle accessories. A must stop store to see right across Alice's Restaurant. read more

Nice grocery store with lots of stuff & full service deli. They got liquors, cold drinks, beer, wine, fruit juice, milk, hot & cold deli sandwiches & freshly made salads. All at good prices. Employees have all always been nice to us & give good service every time we've stopped by. They got a few tables outside to sit & eat. Porta-potties bathroom + gas station. Bonus: Can always check out the latest bikes & exotic cars in the parking lot. :) read more

Skywood Trading Post - Freshly made salads & sandwiches - Grocery Near Me - Woodside, California

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If you are going to take 50 minutes to make a panini then give your customers a heads up when they order. And when your customer politely asks for a status at the 40 minute mark don't look at them as if they just asked you a strange question. They would like a simple update since you never told them to expect such a long wait. There was no line to order the sandwich so there was no way to know to expect such a long wait. There was some redemption - the sandwich tasted good. And there is a good people watching in the parking lot while waiting. read more

Well stocked deli with reasonable prices + AWESOME PREPARED FOOD!... I love their awesome chicken salads, everyone loves their breakfast burritos, the coffee is good. Location - The corner of highways 84/35 aka 2 awesome roads aka car / bike playground. For any other SoCal people, this is basically Rock Store & Skyline is our Mulholland. People that ride often tend to park here because Alice's gets crowded, so you'll see cooler stuff here. Pro-Tip - If you can't decide, go down 84 West, its the best road of the 4. Also, the bathroom at Alice's is legit if you can't man up and use the porter potties. read more

Freshly made breakfast burrito. I had sausage with spicy salsa. It has a nice kick to it. Lots of various snacks. Great to load up before a hike. People behind the counter was nice and friendly. read more

Skywood Trading Post - Sausage breakfast burrito - Grocery Near Me - Woodside, California

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Updates! I love this little store. Apart from packing an impressive selection of last-minute-needs into their small space, Skywood Trading Post has been adding to their wares to suit the mountain foodie's needs. I was stoked to see that they now carry local organic Straus milk and yogurt. In addition, it sounds like they are buying new produce storage so that they can offer more local organic veggies and fruits. Yay! I'm now hopeful that, between this store and the weekly farmer's market, I won't need to make as many runs down the hill for household staples. As someone from the neighborhood, I am impressed with Skywood's efforts to cater to the community. One of the owners mentioned that they are very open to requests from patrons. Thanks for being so responsive and providing a wealth of options to those of us mountain dwellers! read more

No effort at all in making the store cleaner, brighter. The sandwiches counter is slow; instead of making a sandwich and calling your number, they make 2-4 sandwiches and then call all those numbers. And don't dare ask where is your sandwich even after 10 minutes. The guy was a jackass. But they don't care, their making money hand over fist on the weekends read more

A small market for us up here in the woods and those driving through. I usually stop here occasionally for their sandwiches and deli section. I drive out of my way from La Honda to support them after several less then positive experiences in my local store. They have just enough of what you need. Love the pump upgrades and find myself fueling more often here now. My kids always love the character water bottles, simple snacks and of course Hot dogs. I love the pesto pasta, dolmas and olives. Yummmers. Thank you all for being so very kind, we love you! read more

This review is to you Ms. Owner of Skywood Trading Post aka STP. You might remember me. I am the one you came screaming up to in your parking lot last Sunday May 18, 2014. You were in your Mercedes screaming out your window at me. Do you remember now? Let me just refresh your memory and also let everyone I can reach, know of your bad behavior. I love the internet. STP for those that do not know is a market/parking lot/meeting point for hundreds of motorcycles and exotic cars on a daily basis. Tourists come to take pictures and videos of our bikes and cars. Enthusiasts talk amongst themselves before setting off on their days ride/drives. "We'll meet you at STP!" we say on our Forums, Facebooks, Text Messages, and Emails etc. Everyone knows STP. It was a beautiful Sunday morning and for the 2nd year in a row, we were celebrating the life of a lost rider. STP was the first meeting point to gather everyone for quick announcements and then set off on our motorcycle rides for the big gathering at the beach. For our event, there were about 60 riders however; the parking lot was packed as usual with moto-enthusiasts out for their days ride. We finished our announcements and were about to head out all within about 45 minutes, when all of a sudden a black Mercedes came screeching up to me and the wife of the deceased rider, screaming out her window at both of us. I realized she was the Owner of STP when she snipped at me and said "a letter asking my permission to use my parking lot would have been nice, next year go across the street!" We tried to calmly tell her that we were leaving but she kept shouting at us telling us that we were ruining her business. I walked away. She got out of her car and began yelling at all of us again telling us to quit blocking her store. None of us were blocking her store. Riders were looking at her like she had flipped her lid. She even took it a step further as I was in her store buying something for my son to eat and started screaming in the middle of the store saying that we were ruining her business. She was such a lunatic that my son hid behind me. He's 8 by the way. Even the man working behind the counter said "LET IT GO!" I love that guy! So, with that said let me say this to you Ms. Owner...Had you walked up to me nicely or in an adult manner, you would not be receiving this review. That morning and like every weekend morning that I stop there on my motorcycle, I patron your store along with HUNDREDS of Motorcyclists. We ALL did that morning. Your store STP, is advertised HUNDREDS of times via FACEBOOK, MOTORCYCLE FORUMS, TEXT MESSAGES AND EMAILS to thousands of people on a daily basis because of US! I can only surmise that you do a great business because of the Moto-Community and I am a huge voice in that community. Maybe you were having a bad day however, it did not justify your behavior towards me whatsoever. I will tell you what, I will give you the opportunity to apologize. My name is Marci and you can reach me at subsgal@comcast.net. I can either tell every single motorcyclist I know that we will never be stopping there again, or I can say what I always say "Meet you at STP!" Either way, it's your choice. read more

The store manager reached out to me and we had a really pleasant conversation about some of my bad experiences. He seems sincerely interested in customers having a good experience. I think it's likely that the store is better than the few bad experiences I've had! read more

I have been coming up here for years, and I have always been treated like family. Meeting up here is my "mini- vacation" from the real world down below, and the riding in the mountains has been known now as "god's country". I was quite surprised to see the review below by Marci about the reaction of the owner of the store. So much so that I had to ask them what went on that day. I understand now that there was a meet for a group of riders, and that it put pressure on the parking scenario is what I gathered. However, when mention of purchasing a product and citing the screaming and yelling in front of your son, the staff inside seemed a bit surprised. Even the charming fellow your cited saying "Let it go" didn't seem to recall the screaming that took place inside of the store. I dont know what went on at the parking lot, or even inside the store that day. I wasn't there, however when we all get together at a spot, we would like to know and feel comfortable with the owners of the establishment, so I had to get to the bottom of it. I would suggest that you and the owner speak with one another on the phone and squash this between the two of you. If there was a misunderstanding, or miscommunication about the organization of your event, then find a way to for the two of you to get something in writing via email in the future. I understand from your piece that emotions were flared, and I like the fact that you left your contact information to be able to move on with this dilemma. However giving ultimatums in any scenario creates sense of feeling threatened and trapped and doesn't seem to be a progressive move forward. Might I suggest "Please feel free to contact me because I felt offended by your behavior and after replaying the events as they took place, I felt like you owe me an apology". I look forward to hear an update as to some sort of diplomatic correspondence between the two of you. Rubber side down. A. read more

saratoga to woodside and loop...motos, exotics, ferraris, kit cars and the unusuals...mini-supermotos and various motorized vehicles...diagonal alice's and food at the counter order...sandwiches, burritos, piroshki, tamales...lines long and short depending on group arrivals...beef and cheese piroshki, and can of dr. pepper...$three.seventy total...fried golden round taken from frig and microwaved...wax paper wrapped and handed...first bite, ground beef deliciousness...sip of soda while standing...helmet down and taking first chair available...no tables or fancy benches...random plastic chair seating in front by parking lot...watching motos and engine revs...sandwich meal under $ten...and, mini-mart and gas station for other needs...finished and ready to ride...$three to fill the moto...key and starter switch...brap! brap! read more

Skywood Trading Post - $3.70...soda & beef and cheese piroshki... - Grocery Near Me - Woodside, California

I love this place! Its so Old School, it's like going into a place and they know your name and get to know you. Its just like family and I love Gabriel and Dillion and Tig,, it's so much more than a store. Love these people they have hearts of GOLD! read more

You know when you order a sandwich and ask for specific things? No mustard or tomatoes. Yes, onions and jalapenos. And roast beef, please. Oh, no roast beef? Turkey will be fine. Who knew that subbing turkey would mean that I would gain tomatoes and mustard and not see a sliver of onion. It was as if the guy made whatever sandwich he so desired. Doesn't that defeat the point of a deli? read more

I went in to buy a bottle of water last week and couldn't believe how I was treated. The sign clearly showed the water was $2, but the cashier rang it up for $2.75. I said that the price was $2, and he said he didn't care what the sign said, 'he could charge me anything he wanted.' I again said the sign was $2, and he said, 'so what?' I asked to talk with the manager and he said he was the manager. I don't know if that was true, but I don't plan to shop there again. I can't help but think he added an extra charge to my purchase since I am a woman, as I watched him help several men and he was friendly and didn't overcharge them. What a disgrace. The cashier was a young (20 something) white male with short brown hair. If the owner sees this, you might want to talk with him about his interpersonal skills, which are seriously lacking. For a store completely dependent on the motorcyclists, tourists and cyclists for your money, you'd think you'd care about your employee's customer service skills. read more

A small store and deli on skyline blvd, usually swarmed by bikers like me and skyline drivers. Their breakfast is amazing. I feel that this store is not getting the publicity it needs. The items on the menu were made fresh in front of my eyes. I had a breakfast sandwich and a break fast burrito . I thought it was going to be another quick pre made breakfast heated up fast in front of me, but I was pleasantly surprised to see all the ingredients being cut and cooked in front of me. Try breakfast burrito with spicy sauce --- awesome. Don't underestimate the size, it is really filling . Of course the store carries all sundry items that you might the necessity suddenly in the santa cruz mountains. There is lot of parking, gas and air. Nice place for a break when zooming through skyline. read more

Come here and park your motorcycle. Grab something to drink and snack on. Fill up with fuel. Use the facilities. Ride the twisties. Repeat. read more

Skywood Trading Post - As it was in 1993. It still is on 2014. I love this place. BARF/aka Cafe Racer - Grocery Near Me - Woodside, California

This funky little post at the intersection of highways 84 and 35 just across from Alice's Restaurant serves a lot of needs to those who live in the area and those simply passing through. A gas station, a deli, a grocery store, a place to simply pick up snacks and drinks before continuing onward, its hard to know how many people pass through the doors of this place. Everyone who does though is greeted warmly like they've walked into an elite club house. A steady stream of regulars milled about while my family was there. Silicon Valley engineers could study the proprietor of the place for their work on voice recognition software. As he tended to me, customer after customer passed through the doors leaving with coffee and nourishment after announcing, "Put it on my tab!" He responded to each and every one by name without ever looking up at them, "Sure thing, Dave!" " You've got it,Tim!" "No problem Andy!" The only time he changed his tact was when this guy with gorgeous shoulder length silver hair dressed head to toe in bikers leather got the response, "No way! I'm putting it on Andy's tab, he owes you!" Laughter broke out behind the counter. Outside the post is the most amazing parade of lovingly cared for motorcycles. Many of their riders stroll around the parking lot comparing notes on maintenance and the ability to secure parts. I enjoyed that in the center of this scene of leather clad rebels was a little card table where a mom and her kids were selling their homemade honey. The wholesome and edgy living side-by-side sure seems to be the way of Woodside! read more

Staple for locals and tourists alike. They make great sandwiches and have a great selection of beer + snacks. Used to live nearby and go here all the time but I'll still swing by whenever I'm around. read more

Lost? Hungry? Need gas? Just lonely? The owner is very polite and helpful. His shop has all the "last minute" items that you always forget before you venture up into the mountains. So many times Ive come here after forgetting something and he's got it. Great local business. Stop for a deli sandwich a drink AND... fill up your truck. read more

This is a handy little place when I run out of something, living on Skyline. Try the fresh baclava near the check out counter on the right. Oh my! read more

I live on the hill and these guys are great. Friendly all the time. They know the locals and accept the motorcyclists and bikes. They have even made accepted special requests for food items from my daughter. Good store. Good people. Friendly all the time. read more

A drive along Skyline has become somewhat of a tradition for my son and I on sunny Sundays. A stop at Skywood Trading Post marks the halfway point between home and San Gregorio State Beach (our final destination). Along with all our favorite junk food junkie fixins, we can also get: Gasoline Hot or cold deli sandwiches Cold drinks of every type Firewood Of particular interest to us is the people-watching here. My eye is drawn to the hot guys on Ninja's, while Dante enjoys ogling the variety of exotic cars and chatting it up with their owners (while I ogle them). As busy as this place gets on the weekends I'd imagine it's a tradition not just for us, but for many. Definitely stop-worthy if you find yourself playing in the mountains. read more