Sunrise Bistro

About the Business

Specialties

Established in 1981 in downtown Walnut Creek, Sunrise Bistro and Catering is committed to serving the Bay Area fresh, sustainable, housemade foods. We are committed to cooking from scratch as we make almost everything we serve in house, from the baking of our sandwich breads to the making of our own, amazing salad dressings. We are leaders in sustainable practices, and source organic foods wherever possible. We believe strongly in our real food philosophy and minimize the addition of any processed foods / ingredients. As winners of the "Best of the East Bay, Catering" award by Diablo Magazine and the "Best of Walnut Creek, Brunch" award by Walnut Creek Magazine, there is nothing more important to us than serving our customers. We hope to see you soon!

History

Established in 1981.

It all began in 1981 when Cindy Gershen opened the Sunrise Bakery and Café. People lined up out the door to pick up her freshly baked breads and pastries. Business was so strong, in fact, that she quickly outgrew that location and opened Sunrise Bistro a block way, continuing the homemade tradition but expanding it into lovingly-made breakfast, lunch and dinner entrees. What do we mean when we say "healthy" fare? Combining fresh, locally grown and sustainable ingredients into recipes that avoid transfats and high fructose corn syrup, as well as the typical overuse of salt and sugar. Avoiding these ingredients ultimately enhances the flavor and texture of all the good food at Sunrise. Each day at 3 AM, delicious breads, pastries and desserts are baked on the premises. From scratch, salad dressings, berry compote and barbeque sauces, to name a few, are also prepared. It's all about giving Sunrise patrons the same carefully crafted food that Cindy serves in her home to her own family an