Food at Presidio Tunnel Tops

A vendor sells drinks at Presidio Tunnel Tops Opening Day.
Opening Day celebrations brought food and beverage vendors out to Presidio Tunnel Tops.

Rachel Styer / Presidio Trust

Delicious food at approachable prices celebrating the Bay Area's diverse cultures and cuisines is offered by mobile trucks, carts, and tents at Presidio Tunnel Tops on a rotating schedule seven days a week.

Presidio Pop Pop is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and weekends from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., weather permitting.

For sit-down options, The Mess Hall brings together three culinary concepts under one roof: Smashburgers from Breadwinner, Korean-inspired dishes from Boda, and fresh seafood and oysters from Dayboat Seafood. The Mess Hall also features Wrecking Ball Coffee, a full bar, grab-and-go meals, and a gourmet market stocked with picnic essentials.

Il Parco, located inside the nearby Presidio Transit Center, is an Italian cafe and pizzeria offering both grab-and-go and made-to-order meals with San Francisco's fresh, seasonal ingredients. 

Visit the Presidio Trust's website to see an updated schedule for this week’s Presidio Pop Up vendors.

See Mess Hall hours and information.

For more nearby dining options, check out all the restaurants in the Presidio.

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Golden Gate National Recreation Area hero Amy Meyer walks with Conservancy director Audrey Yee at the new Presidio Tunnel Tops.
Amy Meyer, aka "Mother of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area" walks the new Presidio Tunnel Tops.

Paul Myers / Partnership for the Presidio

A crowd gathers around the Campfire Circle at the newly opened Presidio Tunnel Tops.
A crowd gathers around Campfire Circle at the newly opened Presidio Tunnel Tops.

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The dancers of Fogo Na Roupa celebrate in bright green regalia at the newly opened Presidio Tunnel Tops.
Fogo Na Roupa dancers performing at the Presidio Tunnel Tops on opening day.

Moanalani Jeffrey / Partnership for the Presidio

A child plays with their toy car on the contoured benches at the Presidio Tunnel Tops.
Kids love all the unique and family-friendly features of the Presidio Tunnel Tops.

Moanalani Jeffrey / Partnership for the Presidio

Presidio Tunnel Tops Opening Day Ribbon Cutting Committee.
Ribbon-cutting for the Presidio Tunnel Tops.

Moanalani Jeffrey / Partnership for the Presidio

A group portrait of NPS Park Rangers and leaders at Presidio Tunnel Tops Opening Day.
NPS Park Rangers at Presidio Tunnel Tops ribbon-cutting event.

Moanalani Jeffrey / Partnership for the Presidio

A Golden Gate National Recreation Area Park Ranger leads a discussion at Presidio Tunnel Tops Campfire Circle.
NPS Ranger Talks at the Campfire Circle.

Myleen Hollero / Partnership for the Presidio

People and dogs lounge on the unique contoured benches of the Presidio Tunnel Tops.
The unique contoured benches of the Presidio Tunnel Tops are perfect for lounging and enjoying the sights.

Myleen Hollero / Partnership for the Presidio

Crissy Field Center offers engaging and educational programs and activities for youth at the Presidio Tunnel Tops Field Station
Crissy Field Center offers engaging and educational programs and activities.

Myleen Hollero / Partnership for the Presidio

Presidio Activators Council Favianna Rodriguez guides children in art projects.
Presidio Activator Favianna Rodriguez guides children in art projects during opening day at the Presidio Tunnel Tops.

Myleen Hollero / Partnership for the Presidio

Golden Gate National Recreation Area and Parks Conservancy partners pose for a picture at Presidio Tunnel Tops.
Park partners pose for a picture at Presidio Tunnel Tops.

Myleen Hollero / Partnership for the Presidio

Leaders of the tri-agency partnership between the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, Presidio Trust, and Golden Gate National Recreation Area speaking at Tunnel Tops opening day.
Parks Conservancy CEO Chris Lehnertz along with our tri-agency partners from NPS and Presidio Trust.

Myleen Hollero / Partnership for the Presidio

A Tunnel Tops visitor holds out a delicious gourmet sandwich from the food vendors at Presidio Tunnel Tops.
Visitors gathered around local gourmet food vendors for seriously good eats.

Myleen Hollero / Partnership for the Presidio

A couple relaxing at Presidio Tunnel Tops with their two dogs.
Presidio Tunnel Tops is a great place to bring your four-legged friends!

Myleen Hollero / Partnership for the Presidio

The Golden Gate Bridge spans the scenic view from the Tunnel Tops on a beautiful opening day.
Wide open skies at Presidio Tunnel Tops, perfect for flying kites.

Rachel Styer / Presidio Trust

A vendor sells drinks at Presidio Tunnel Tops Opening Day.
Opening Day celebrations brought food and beverage vendors out to Presidio Tunnel Tops.

Rachel Styer / Presidio Trust

Park visitors enjoying their food at Presidio Tunnel Tops Picnic Place.
Park visitors enjoying their food at Presidio Tunnel Tops Picnic Place

Rachel Styer / Presidio Trust

Kids at play on the climbing wall of The Outpost at Presidio Tunnel Tops.
The Outpost at the Presidio Tunnel Tops has so many unique and exciting play structures like this climbing wall.

Rachel Styer / Presidio Trust

Elderly couple poses for a selfie before the Golden Gate Bridge at Presidio Tunnel Tops.
Accessible pathways make Presidio Tunnel Tops an inviting and enjoyable place for all!

Rachel Styer / Presidio Trust

People sit and lay on blankets all about the Golden Gate Meadow at Presidio Tunnel Tops.
Golden Gate Meadow has a vast green lawn for picnicking and playing.

Rachel Styer / Presidio Trust

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