Tad’s Dad’s Chili Has Expanded In The Bay Area!

Tad’s Dad’s Chili Has Expanded In The Bay Area!

What a ride, friends.

This May, Tad and her brother John packed up a cooler (or two) and traveled to the Bay Area to personally introduce Tad’s Dad’s Chili to a few new spots. After some early success with our first location, we had a hunch the Bay might be ready for more chili. And you know what? We were right.

Thanks to your encouragement, your kind words, and all the love you’ve shown this little jar of chili, we’re now on shelves in 17 stores across Northern California!

This is a HUGE milestone for our family-run brand. We’re proud, grateful, and ready to celebrate with you.

What’s Tad’s Dad’s Chili, Anyway?

If you're new here (hi, welcome!), this is no ordinary jar of chili. It’s a family recipe born out of tailgates and tradition, handcrafted by Tad in honor of her dad, Colonel Tyler W. Tandler, USAF, and made to bring people together.  Read the full story here.

We believe good food should be hearty, easy, and full of flavor. And yes, it’s gluten-free and vegan right out of the jar (but you can also "just add meat" if you want).

Where to Buy in the Bay Area

Ready to pick up a jar (or seven)? Here’s the full list of locations carrying Tad’s Dad’s Chili as of this week:

San Jose

  • Lunardi's San Jose – 4650 Meridian Ave, San Jose, CA 95124

  • Lunardi's Bascom – 2666 S Bascom Ave, San Jose, CA 95124

  • Zanotto's Rose Garden – 1970 Naglee Ave, San Jose, CA 95126

  • Zanotto's Willow Glen – 1421 Foxworthy Ave #1119, San Jose, CA 95118

Oakland

  • Farmer Joe's – 3426 Fruitvale Ave, Oakland, CA 94602

  • Piedmont Grocery – 4038 Piedmont Ave, Oakland, CA 94611

Danville

  • Lunardi's Danville – 345 Railroad Ave, Danville, CA 94526

  • Draeger's Blackhawk – 4100 Blackhawk Plaza Cir, Danville, CA 94506

Los Gatos

  • Lunardi's Los Gatos – 720 Blossom Hill Rd, Los Gatos, CA 95032

Other Cities

  • Lunardi's San Bruno – 2801 San Bruno Ave W, San Bruno, CA 94066

  • Lunardi's Belmont – 1085 Alameda de las Pulgas, Belmont, CA 94002

  • Lunardi's Burlingame – 1825 El Camino Real, Burlingame, CA 94010

  • Lunardi's Walnut Creek – 1600 Palos Verdes Mall, Walnut Creek, CA 94597

  • Diablo Foods – 3615 Mount Diablo Blvd, Lafayette, CA 94549

  • Brown's Valley Market – 3263 Browns Valley Rd, Napa, CA 94558

  • Big John's Market – 1345 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg, CA 95448

  • Corti Brothers – 5810 Folsom Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95819

Now, We Need Your Help!

If you’ve ever told a friend about Tad’s Dad’s Chili, reposted one of our stories, or brought a jar to a party, you’re already part of the Chili Community. And we’re so glad you’re here.

Today’s request is simple:
 Know someone in the Bay Area who loves to cook (or hates to)?
 Send them this blog post and tell them about Tad’s Dad’s Chili.
 Text it, share it, send it to them via Facebook Messenger. Whatever works!
 We’d love to meet them and have them try our chili. 

And hey, even though it’s summer, don’t sleep on the chili possibilities:

  • Walking tacos

  • Chili dogs

  • Sloppy joes

  • Enchiladas

  • Stuffed peppers

  • Nachos and more!

Need inspiration? Check out our spring-friendly recipe round-up: Your Favorite Chili, Reimagined for Spring

With gratitude and a spoonful of spice,

 – The Tad’s Dad’s Chili Team

“Saving the world from bad chili, one bowl at a time.”