Your Go-To Stop for Food, Community, and the Open Road
Whether you're fueling up for a mountain ride or grabbing fresh groceries close to home, Summit Store has everything you need — and a friendly, welcoming atmosphere that keeps you coming back.
Why customers choose us
What makes Summit Store Inc. stand out
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Essential Stop for Mountain Travelers
Cyclists, road-trippers, and weekend adventurers rely on Summit Store as a convenient, well-stocked refueling point on routes through the Santa Cruz Mountains. Its location makes it a natural gathering place for people passing through from multiple directions.
“Really a nice place to stop on your way to Santa Cruz or Monterey.”
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One-Stop Shop for Fresh Food
Customers hire Summit Store to handle their immediate food needs without compromise — hot meals, deli sandwiches, fresh produce, and packaged goods all under one roof. The breadth of quality offerings means shoppers rarely need to look elsewhere.
“It has all the essentials! Fresh produce, meat section, deli, and packaged goods.”
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Feel-Good Community Gathering Spot
Beyond groceries, people return to Summit Store for the warm, familiar atmosphere and the sense of belonging it provides — from longtime employees who feel like neighbors to a dog-friendly patio where regulars connect.
“It is an incredible community store. Super friendly. Like family.”
What customers love most
Consistently praised by reviewers
Hot food table
“Love the atmosphere, food in the hot table, employees....etc. It's all good.”
Deli and sandwiches
“Great deli, great sandwiches.”
Fresh produce and meat section
“It has all the essentials! Fresh produce, meat section, deli, and packaged goods.”
Curation of local goods
“Great curation of local goods.”
Friendly, long-tenured staff
“look forward to chatting with the longtime employees. A really great bunch of people work there.”
Dog-friendly atmosphere
“It is dog friendly and even the dogs 💕 the Summit Store.”
Outdoor patio with a view
“Outdoor patio with a great view.”
Convenient stop for cyclists and road-trippers
“Always stop here on our annual cycle trip at Eureka canyon. Great array of hot food, sandwiches, prepackaged deli items, hot drinks as well as a grocery store.”
The little things that matter
Beyond expectations
Genuine Familiarity With Regulars
Long-tenured staff remember returning customers and take time to chat, creating the kind of easy, personal connection that makes people feel they are visiting friends rather than running an errand.
A Welcoming Space for Dogs
Four-legged companions are genuinely welcome at the store, so riders, hikers, and road-trippers who bring their dogs along never have to leave them outside or behind.
Hot Food Ready to Go
A stocked hot table means customers arriving hungry — whether mid-ride, mid-hike, or mid-drive — can walk out with a warm, satisfying meal without any wait or prep on their part.
Thoughtfully Curated Local Goods
Beyond everyday staples, the store selects locally sourced products, giving shoppers a reason to browse and a sense that someone has put real care into what lines the shelves.
An Outdoor Patio With a View
A dedicated outdoor seating area lets customers slow down, take in the mountain scenery, and turn a quick stop into a small moment of rest — something a purely transactional store would never offer.
Something for Every Sweet Tooth
The store keeps a notable selection of treats on hand, so customers with a craving are never disappointed and often pleasantly surprised by what they find.
A Full Deli That Goes Beyond the Basics
From freshly made sandwiches to packaged deli items and hot drinks, the deli counter covers a wide range of needs in one place, saving customers from having to make multiple stops.
A Community Gathering Point, Not Just a Store
The atmosphere encourages lingering — people-watching, conversations, and a relaxed pace — so the store functions as a social anchor for the mountain community rather than simply a place to pick up groceries.
Tips for your first visit
Make the most of your visit
Stop on a Weekend
Weekend visits offer the liveliest atmosphere for people-watching and chatting with the long-time staff.
Bring Your Dog Along
The store is dog-friendly, so feel free to bring your four-legged companion for the outing.
Try the Hot Table
The hot food selection is a standout, so arrive hungry and plan to grab a warm meal.
Don't Skip the Deli
The deli counter offers fresh sandwiches and pre-packaged items that are well worth adding to your order.
Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth
Come prepared for indulgence — the store has plenty of options for anyone with a taste for something sweet.
Enjoy the Outdoor Patio
After shopping, take a moment to relax on the outdoor patio, which offers a great view of the surrounding area.
More reasons to visit
There's always more to love
Sweet Treats Selection
“If you have a sweet tooth, bring that too.”
Packaged Goods & Grocery Essentials
“It has all the essentials! Fresh produce, meat section, deli, and packaged goods.”
Hot Drinks
“Great array of hot food, sandwiches, prepackaged deli items, hot drinks as well as a grocery store.”
A True Community Hub
“It is an incredible community store. They have everything & always strive for the best. Super friendly. Like family.”
A People-Watching Destination
“It's a cozy place to people watch.”