Grand Central Petaluma Coffee & Empanadas & Chocolate Café

Grand Central in Petaluma is such a cool little spot. It’s right on the river, and they’ve got outdoor tables and chairs so you can grab your empanadas and drinks inside and then head out to the riverside to enjoy it. It was raining when we stopped in, so we stayed inside, and everything felt unique and amazing. Great vibe, great food, and just a different kind of place. If you haven’t been, it’s definitely worth treating yourself.

Driving by and see a sign “Coffee and Empandas”. Well those are two of my favorite things. In my 16 yrs of living in Petaluma I’ve never found any Empandas here so I had to go. Delicious Argentine style Empanadas - which are meant to be a more of a snack than a full meal- and great coffee.. Also went to their recent event on 10/18 and listened to some fun music while we danced on the on the large back patio overlooking the river and downtown, sipping some wine and beer on a beautiful warm Fall evening. Had the pleasure of meeting one of the owners, Juan Carlos. What an absolutely lovely gentleman. I appreciate how he and his wife are bringing culture, community, good coffee, and good vibes to Petaluma

I had the cappuccino and beef empanada. The cappuccino was well made, but to light for me, I prefer stronger (not there fault but mine for not ordering a double) The empanada was fantastic, I only Josh that it was a larger size. Seating was pretty good mainly outside seating with minimal inside seating. The view outside was very relaxing and well worth the visit. The one wish O had was that they had there mugs available for sale.

Grand Central is truly the heart of the community—offering delicious food, great drinks, and warm, welcoming service in a beautiful riverside setting. They consistently open their doors to local Petaluma groups, generously sharing their space to support and uplift the community. The menu is always fresh and flavorful, and their coffee, tea, and beverage selection offers something for everyone. Now they’ve even partnered with Tacos Don Pepe to serve food on-site, which is such a fantastic addition! We absolutely love Grand Central and everything they contribute to Petaluma.

Gand Central is a beloved community space with excellent coffee & food. My daughter enjoyed playing in the giant sandbox while I nibbled at a delicious veggie empanada & guava pastry. The best empanada dough I've ever tasted & perfectly chewy. What a treat to stop by on the owner's birthday, complete with a community celebration. Grand Central is a true gem!