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Most uniquely Hyampom
Brews & Screws Cocktails & Hardware
Hyampom Town Center • Quirky Bar And Grill Inside A Hardware Store • Local Hangout
Part hardware store, part bar, this is Hyampom’s go-to spot for a cold drink and a casual bite without leaving town.
Brews & Screws feels like the social hub of Hyampom, with locals catching up over burgers, bar snacks, and strong drinks between hardware runs. Expect a small but satisfying menu that leans into hearty, grill-style comfort food rather than anything fussy. It’s the kind of place where the bartender likely remembers your name by your second visit.
02
Best for hearty Mexican plates
Casa de Castellanos
Downtown Hayfork • Family-Run Mexican Restaurant • Best For Families
A cozy Hayfork standby serving generous Mexican comfort food that works just as well for weeknight dinners as it does for post-river-day feasts.
Casa de Castellanos is a reliable choice when you’re craving enchiladas, tacos, or a big platter of carne asada after the drive over the ridge from Hyampom. Portions are substantial, the chips and salsa keep coming, and the staff is used to welcoming both locals and road-trippers. It’s easy to settle in here with a combo plate and leave absolutely full.
03
Best casual pizza stop
Country Take N Bake Pizza and Deli
Near The Main Intersection In Hayfork • Small-Town Pizza And Deli Counter • Best For Takeout
A laid-back pizza and deli shop where you can grab a hot pie now or a take-and-bake for later back at your cabin or campsite.
Country Take N Bake specializes in straightforward pizzas with plenty of toppings, plus sandwiches and deli staples for the road. Many Hyampom visitors swing through Hayfork to pick up a take-and-bake before heading back over the mountain, knowing they can slide it into the oven whenever hunger hits. It’s low-frills, friendly, and exactly what you want when you’re feeding a small group on a budget.
04
Best historic setting
Hayfork Hotel Restaurant & Bar
Historic Center Of Hayfork • Old-School Roadhouse Restaurant And Bar • Best For History Buffs
Housed in a historic hotel, this spot pairs classic bar-and-grill fare with a dose of frontier-era atmosphere.
The Hayfork Hotel Restaurant & Bar offers a step back in time, with creaky floors, vintage photos, and a menu built around burgers, steaks, and other pub-style standbys. It’s a natural choice if you want a sit-down meal with a drink after exploring Trinity County’s backroads. Stick around after dinner and you’ll often find a lively bar crowd swapping stories about logging, fishing, and fire seasons past.
05
Best roadside burger
Mad River Burger Bar
Along Highway 36 In Mad River • Roadside Burger Shack • Best Road-Trip Stop
A classic highway-side burger joint that rewards the winding drive with fresh-griddled burgers, fries, and milkshakes.
Mad River Burger Bar is a favorite refueling point for travelers threading between Hyampom, the coast, and inland valleys. The menu is simple—burgers, fries, and a few extras—but everything comes out hot and satisfying, ideal after hours on narrow mountain roads. Grab a picnic table outside on a nice day and watch the mix of locals, log trucks, and road-trippers roll past.