Trailhead Pizza is an absolute hidden gem tucked away in the quaint little town of Coffee Creek in the heart of the Trinity National Forest. This was a recommendation from the amazing owners at Sunflower Cabins! (Another amazing place!) We almost couldn't believe pizza this good existed in such a remote location! We ordered the Cowboy Ranch pizza and the Hawaiian with added jalapeños, and both were absolutely incredible. The wood-fired crust was perfectly crisp with just the right amount of chew, and every ingredient tasted fresh and high quality. The sweet and spicy combination on the Hawaiian with jalapeños was outstanding, and the Cowboy Ranch was packed with amazing flavor. And whatever you do, don't skip the homemade ranch--it's hands down some of the best ranch I've ever had and the perfect complement to the pizza. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, with a beautiful outdoor seating area where well-mannered dogs are welcome. If you're lucky, you might even catch some live music while you enjoy your meal, making the experience even more memorable. Whether you're spending the day on the river, hiking in the Trinity Alps, or simply passing through, this place is worth going out of your way for. Without a doubt, this is the best wood-fired pizza I've ever had, and it will be a must-visit every time we're in the Trinity area. Highly, highly recommend! read more

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We love it there. Great food, friendly staff and very accommodating. They make you feel like family. Best pizza ever! read more

Trailhead is such a gem up here in Trinity County. If you've ever been up here, there are not a lot of options for food. It's pretty remote and so it could easily be yep this is the food we've got and it's either good or not and just take it or leave it. That's not the case with trailhead pizza first off the location is amazing. There's a huge outdoor area. Kids can be running around. You're right near the creek and they've got an amazing beer selection. The service and the staff are all super welcoming and nice. Now to the pizza we had a huge group here I think about 17 or 18 people. They got us all set up at side-by-side picnic tables outside our waitress was super kind. I think her name was Kristine. She also gave us a heads up that it will be a little bit of time for the pizzas because they can only fit 3 to 4 pizzas in their oven at a time, but it would be worth the way and she was absolutely right. The pizza is just really darn good. There's some really fun options. The kids devoured it. Also we got a bunch of salads for the table and they were all super good. The Caesar and I think the other one was like a Greek or house salad. They were really great with the kids too. We got them all root beer floats, which they of course devoured. I've been coming up to Trinity for 25 years and usually stay at the KOA Campground in Trinity Center and really glad to have trailhead as a place to stop if you want a break from hotdog or burgers at the campsite . read more

Trailhead Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Coffee Creek, California

Wonderful local establishment in Trinity County! Great pizza and friendly staff. Worth the drive!

this place was an absolute gem. my husband and i live in big sur but trinity is our happy place / we try to get up here as often as we can- this was our first time at trailhead pizza and it did not disappoint. we popped in around 330 pm saturday after a hike & were able to be seated right away (even on their busiest weekend of the year- 4th of july). the service was fantastic, the outdoor seating area was magical- corn hole, picnic tables, a stage, etc, & the menu was 10/10. we only got a pizza & some beverages- they had a wonderful beer list & incredible root beer floats & milkshakes (highly recommend the banana chocolate one). the prices were super reasonable & the whole staff could not have been nicer. we can't wait to come back. read more

Trailhead Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Coffee Creek, California

This is my family's favorite pizza place. We have to visit every time that we visit our grandpa at his house in Trinity! The service is always great, and the pizzas are wood fired and delicious! The ambiance is peaceful and relaxing. I would recommend sitting outside on their beautiful patio! My personal favorite pizzas are their blue artichoke, Gloria, dakine, and trailhead pizzas. Each one is so flavorful and delicious. You have got to try this place out if you are in the area! read more

Pro-tip, order ahead! On Friday nights it can get busy and with a small pizza oven it can take awhile, so we called to place orders and they were all delivered within 10 minutes of being seated for a big party of 12! The atmosphere here is magical, the games are fun for kids to play and the lights in the trees make it feel so special. The food is FANTASTIC with some of the best pizza crust I've had since being in Europe. This place is such a gem in the middle of the forest, if you're in the area they are well worth the drive! read more

Great atmosphere! Great service, very friendly, kind and welcoming. The food was delicious! Best pizza I've had in a while. read more

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The cobb salad saved my life. Best I ever had in my life. Great party at year end, nice people, supper cool. I needed that really bad, high-end food in a remote location. Clean warm place, and wonderful service. I will be back. read more

You don't just happen to go by this place, but you wish you could. We stopped here on the way home from backpacking. Pizza is even better after a few days of freeze dried food. But this pizza is good anytime...all the time. The service is great, the restaurant is homey, and the pizza is thin crust and tasty. Highly recommend if you are going anywhere on Hwy 3. We tried Hawaiian and all meat and loved both. Their milkshakes are also good. read more

Trailhead Pizza - Hawaiian pizza - Pizza Near Me - Coffee Creek, California

Oh gosh. I'll give it 4 cause it's definitely a 4 for the area (maybe even a five for Trinity county). The pizza. It's good. Not blow your mind good, but really pretty good. I really appreciate their thin crust and their creative topping combinations. Yay for jalapeños. The pulled pork. Really quite tasty. Other pros: the outside patio - it's really really quite perfect. Beer on tap. They have it, it's cold, what more could you ask for? Friendly people - yep, you gotta love Trinity county. Cons: service: SLOW. No wifi. I'll be back many times. read more

Trailhead Pizza - Hawaiian - Pizza Near Me - Coffee Creek, California

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Best pizza ever! Get the "Combo"! You just can't go wrong with this place. Sandwiches are great too. Go here!

What a gem! We will be making the hour and a half drive just for pizza! We were recommended by our airbnb host and it did not disappoint! The service was top notch! What a spot! Wish I could eat it daily! Will definitely be back! read more

An unexpected find on recent first time stop to Trinity Lake. very good wood fired pizza and really really nice employees and great service! Any time I come through this area I will stop here if open. read more

The pizza and salads are amazing. The wait to get a table most weekends however is not. Make a reservation if you can. And always call ahead either way to make sure they are actually open. Summer and winter hours are different. I don't think they stay open past Halloween at all. Fire season can also throw off the hours and the best time to go is in June. read more

Delicious pizza, great spot, outdoor area is spacious and pretty. Can take a bit but we'll worth the wait.

My family loves going to "the pizza place" We like to sit downstairs near the stage and grass area so the kids can wander a bit while waiting for their food. Speaking of which, the food is delicious! Pizzas are great and every other meal we have had was great as well! It's so peaceful having a glass of wine surrounded by the forest and I love watching the grapes grow! They were just dots about a week ago, so I am anxious to see how they have grown while we were gone! Go! You will love it. Very friendly atmosphere ! read more

The gluten free pizza was so good!! People working were so nice! Yummy pizza ! Both gluten free and regular awesome went back for a second time! read more

Hands down best pizza, bread sticks, milkshakes, and restaurant salad I've ever had. The wait can be really long during busy season, but it is so worth it. The crust is perfectly crispy, the toppings taste fresh, the marinara is yummy. You absolutely have to try the bread sticks if you go. The ranch is even homemade. Every pizza is personal size and they have a large variety of options. 11/10 recommend. read more

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Trailhead Pizza is an amazing spot. First off the pizza is really really good ! Gary is a welcoming host and not just to the large local clientele, but even us city folk. Travis and Gary providing quality live music on Friday and Saturday was really the cherry on top. Nice selection of beer, salads, sandwiches and pizza in a remote location makes this establishment more than worthy of 5 stars. read more

Excellent pizza made with quality ingredients. Both the inside and outside space are inviting. Note that they are not open every day, so check the hours. read more

Great food and service! Very pleasant atmosphere & family friendly! Love the local music in the summer.

Loved the food and the people! Thank you for creating a special moment for me and my friends!

Me and my family camp by Trinity Lake often, and we had a tradition of going to Trailhead for dinner one night of our trip for quite some time. However, we've stopped this tradition recently. Never eaten indoors, but the outdoor area is amazing. It's well decorated and the trees and plants are beautiful. The staff is for the most part good, although we've had one or two negative experiences with waiters. The pizza is delicious, never tried any of the other food. The thing that's stopped my family's tradition, however, is the wait times. Maybe there's something going on behind the scenes to cause this, but I'm unsure. The wait has always been a little longer than expected, but it's progressively got way longer. The last time we went, we made reservations for 6 and ordered a few minutes later, then about 2 hours later the waitress said our pizzas had been started. They came out 30 minutes later at 8:30. Overall a good place, but to any people who aren't extremely patient, be warned. read more

Really? I don't have the first review of Trailhead Pizza? Dang. I guess I'll settle for number two. Trailhead Pizza has good food, simply put. Everything is cooked in a nice brick oven. The pizza comes out fresh, hot and crispy. There are a few options to choose from on the menu. I got a simple pepperoni and olive pizza. Simple but delicious. There are also more gourmet choices like a pizza with grapes and fet cheese. I'll bet that would be tasty. I know a couple people up in the neighborhood who are happy this place opened. Not only is it one of the few restaurants of any sort in the area, it is also the return of fresh food since the original establishment that stood on that location burned down several years ago. Do yourself a favor and stop in next time you are driving on Highway 3. read more

Trinity County's finest pizza woodfired pizza thin crust deliciousness hit the spot when you're driving out in the mountains up here it's a great spot my favorite place to come I wish it was closer to my home friendly staff delicious fresh food we can't get any better than this I love Travis and Gary on Fridays and Saturday night such beautiful ambience under the trees next to coffee creek in a beautiful place read more

I can't say enough good things about this place. The food is great, the outdoor seating is fantastic, and they give the best customer service I've experienced in that area. If you want a true small town hospitality feel, go here. They also so kindly were our saving grace after our car broke down for up a mountain road about 8 miles from here. A family brought us here and they had no questions about allowing us use their land line (no cell service for a 1 hour drive), getting us recommendations for vendors, calling their local friends for recommendations, and making us feel completely at home given the situation. So if you're looking for good food and down right amazing staff, Trailhead Pizza is your place. read more

Yes yes yes! This pizza was legit! A lovely treat before or after some wilderness time - surprisingly fresh and tasty. Lovely staff. Enjoy a beer on the porch while you wait for your pizza and remember - these folks will hand you a hot, freshly made pizza when it's ready and greatness takes time. read more

We went there for pizza the 4 th of July. Staff wore masks. The tables were distanced outside in the yard in back. We had a tasty salad with greens, feta, beets. The ranch dressing was homemade. They have wood oven to cook the pizza in. We had the one with spinach, artichoke. Make reservations ahead of time as covid calls for distancing, etc. so not as many can be served at the same rate as before. read more

Excellent food and wonderful service! Carly (sp?) was our server and she had an amazing attitude, friendly and helpful, welcoming and thoughtful. The food was just delicious and we enjoyed it immensely. The pizza, bread sticks and salads were great! Will definitely be back! read more

One of my favorite places to enjoy a summer evening. The food is always delicious and the vibe is laid back - as it should be. Glad they are there. read more

Ordered the 1. Artichoke/blue cheese/grape pizza and the chicken ranch. Pizzas were delicious and service was amazing. Waitresses were friendly and great. Food came out on time. Live music on the lighted patio picnic tables. Love the ambiance here. We come here every summer as much as we can! read more

Trailhead Pizza - Live music on the patio. Travis even let our girls get up and sing with him. - Pizza Near Me - Coffee Creek, California

We were visiting family in Trinity Center who raved about the pizza. We went to the restaurant about 7:20 this evening to order some pizzas to go. I went inside and asked the hostess if we could still order a couple pizzas to go. She said, yes of course. I asked if I could take the menu outside to show my wife. Not a problem. A few minutes later I came back in to place our order. There was now a young man at the register, who was cashing out someone and seemed to be having a bit of difficulty as the people wanted to split the bill. In any case, I waited about 5 minutes and I was assisted. I told the young man that I wanted to order two pizzas to go. He said, "we're not serving anymore". I explained to him that the hostess told me a few minutes ago that I could place an order. He said "no, but I'll double check". He came back and said "we're not serving anymore". Well, it was quite disappointing that we drove to have your pizza and to be turned away. What was bothersome besides that was having this young man wanting to get in the last word, "I'll have you know we stopped serving 30 minutes ago". In addition, the sign says open till 8. So maybe some better communication amongst the staff as to are serving or not, and maybe post the appropriate time as to when you close? Just a thought. Maybe the young man at the counter could learn a little bit of savvy, working with customers and making a disappointing experience a better one. I cannot comment on the food, but what I saw on the tables looked good. Service, well didn't receive any. read more

We went in after two days on the trail. I agree with the reviewer that said the ambiance would be a 5. The staff and service was also great. I wish I could rate it higher, but unfortunately the pizza - which I had been fantasizing about for the previous four hours - was just average. Maybe the other selections are better, but I wouldn't give this a second chance after the meal we had. We got two veggie pizzas, and I bet the meat versions are better, but I could have had the same pizza had I put a DiGorno's frozen pizza on my barbeque grill. The wood-fired crust was great. The rest was kind of a tasteless mess. read more

I've eaten here a lot, whenever I'm in the area. The people are very friendly and the food is really awesome! Lots of pizza choices plus other menu items. One of my favorites is the Tri-Tip sandwich with wasabi mayonnaise. They have good beers and a great wine selection. Inside or outside dining, (summertime), with live music. read more

Great place, great music, great employees, yummy food. Except one of my salads didn't make it in my order and didn't realize this til 20 miles down the road. Well, it WAS crazy busy. read more

Amazing pizza and nice staff. Very nice area and great variety. You'll def want to get the cowboy ranch and Hawaiian pizzas

I have eaten here multiple times and have never been disappointed. I enjoyed the sausage mushroom pizza. Beers on tap and bottles are good. Nice outside area for Murphy. F read more

This has been a popular place to count on for great food n atmosphere but greatly disappointed this year . They have cut back their days n hours . Who closes on a weekend or holiday at 8:00 pm ! And is this good business to be closed more than you are opened at the peak season of summer ? Do the owners / managers care that they turn people away and are loosing money? I guess not . Thanks Trailhead for nothing not even taking it into consideration that you are the only option for locals n tourist in the evening hours . Very limited hours open now I assume because they opened another one in Weaverville 40 minutes away . Really makes me think why bother even trying to go to Trailhead Pizza they are probably closed anyway !! read more

This place was a quaint little place with a great little atmosphere. The pizza was good , I loved that it was wood fired. The food was pretty average, the soda comes in a can and the pizza wasn't my favorite. But I loved the atmosphere and the friendly service. It had a fireplace inside and a little area outside for live music during the summer. read more