LOVEEE this spot -- especially on a nice day + I always see someone here it seems like -- yesterday i just stopped in for an afternoon coffee and a business meeting!! again - perfect spot - they have lots of booths that have plenty of room, the inside and outside areas are all lovely and spread out enough that it isnt so loud you need to yell - the food is always also the best!!! read more

Cafe Bernardo At Pavilions - New American Near Me - Sacramento, California

We went here last week for a family dinner to celebrate 2 birthdays, one of my bro-in-law (BIL) and dad-in-law. It was a great time chatting and eating. We had been here before and I realized I hadn't written a review. So here is a compilation of photos taken from a previous visit (see pics). We usually have a great time with our orders. My favorite order was the salad sampler and also the carrot cake which I didn't see on the menu this time. My fiancé likes the breakfast burger along with the black bean burger but I think he enjoyed the breakfast burger more! In this recent visit I ordered a half Cobb order and so did my BIL and the server switched up the order. I would suggest to the serving staff that they know which person ordered what so they're not passing the plate around to the customer. And if the same server returned then each person would have gotten their order placed in front of them versus 2 servers asking who ordered what... I also wish they would have specials where price-wise it was reasonable like a holiday entree and a glass of wine for said price for example. The ambiance was ok the table we sat in was just a little tight for 5 people. We sat in one of the booth tables and 3 people squeezed in on one booth. read more

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variety in food choices, very friendly customer service, attentive. The place was clean and neath!

Came here a couple times with friends to grab a small bite or coffee. Though I had not had a full on meal yet, I have had great service. Setting: - This location is at the Pavilions so there is free parking. Catch is it can get busy with parking but if you go early enough and weekend mornings have been no issue. - I love the option to sit inside or outside on the patio. - Though I have only been here on the weekends, early ~9am , it does get pretty packed Service: - Even though they get busy here, I appreciate how the servers check up on us regularly, but not too much were my friends and I can have our deep talks/conversations and not be too bothered. - The last server I had was respectful about the tip especially since we only had coffee/drinks during that visit, but still gave him a good tip anyways. Price point: - Everything here is decently priced especially being in a nice area, defiantly appreciate that and so does my wallet - They also have a reward system to earn points! Homemade chai tea latte: -This is a must try! it comes in a giant cup (pretty much a bowl). Though no handles, it wasn't too hot and just held it by the rim. -It doesn't have a strong spice bite that some other chais have, which at times I do like, but I don't mind the way they make it. -I love the blend of spices they use, giving it a well balanced taste of flavors (nothing overpowering another). I find it being a smooth, creamy, sweet, and not watered down Avocado toast: -Nothing overly special about this dish, was surprised it didn't come with much toppings as I saw in other pictures, just red onion, but it was still good., but not the best avocado toast I've had. -It hits the spot if you are not looking for anything too hefty. Overall: definitely a cute spot to bring your friends or take a date read more

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We've eaten here probably over a dozen & a dozen more times! However the last time we ate here this restaurant was hopping!!! So probably best to come during the week midafternoon. Only once we did have a bad situation out of the bazillion times we have been here. Chalk it up to that one snooty Asian waiter who seated us in the back by the kitchen so we walked out. Yes seriously & we saw him yesterday. So glad we ordered to go then! We even saw Peja Stojakovic with his son leaving here after their meal! No we didn't approach them. Just left them alone. I think our friends found some cash on the ground after that too! Most recently we saw Tina Macuha as well! Our favorite was the Crispy Cauliflower appetizer & Chicken quinoa grain bowl! Those two items were the bomb! My wife was bummed when they no longer have the crispy cauliflower & now have the shishito peppers instead! At least my wife enjoys their salmon salad. We have also eaten the salmon BLT Sammies with sweet potato fries! What's nice is they usually have dessert items in their dessert case just in case you are craving something sweet. We have yet to do that but it's surely tempting! Woohoo what are you waiting for? By the way be sure to sign up on their iEat rewards site. They have multiple Cafe Bernardo's locations throughout Sacramento. Pavilions, Midtown, Fort Sutter Hotel & Davis. Now my wife is hooked on their salmon on mashed sweet potatoes with veggie dinner plate which may only last for few months as they change it up every so often per their manager? Order it to go & they are quick! Like within 15 minutes! I'm sure they compete with our favorites like Mendocino Farms & Urban Plates which are in the vicinity but now they are our favorites! Maybe we shouldn't let the cat out of the bag? Ambiance is glorious as they have outdoor seating & indoor for those crazy hot summery days! Yes we WILL BE BACK! read more

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An interesting hybrid restaurant The seating (indoor or outdoor) has cloth napkins and stainless flatware but you order your food at a counter. The lunch menu is a little limited but the food is tasty. The restaurant is located in a large shopping area with ample parking. read more

Cafe Bernardo At Pavilions - New American Near Me - Sacramento, California

Stopped in here for a late-afternoon happy hour with some friends 'cuz I had heard about their salmon BLT sandwich. It's not on the HH menu, but that didn't matter. I was all in for ordering that gem. But - man - so sad - it has the makings of a really nice sandwich, if only the fixings weren't so skimpy. I mean, $17 for a sandwich with no side is pricey, so you expect that it will be edge-to-edge with the ingredients. Nope. As noted in the photo, the salmon piece on one half was maybe the size of a slice of hard-boiled egg. the bacon was a single slice across both sides of the bread. Oh, and don't get me started about "garden weeds" masquerading as lettuce. This didn't even qualify as "Spring Mix." Nope. Hard pass for a reorder on this menu item. Servers are great, but poorly staffed in the Cafe part during the afternoon shift which necessitates ordering at the bar. Not my favorite style of dining. To balance this with what was good: the salmon was flavorful, the bacon was crispy, the tomatoes were juicy and cold, and the toasted white sourdough was delicious. Like I said, all the makings of a legendary sandwich - just didn't happen that way for me yesterday. DANG! read more

Cafe Bernardo At Pavilions - This is trying to hard to be an epic sandwich that everyone raves about - but not when the fixings are skimpy. - New American Near Me - Sacramento, California

I was undecided between a burger and the Thai noodles and I chose the noodles! Super yummy :) and plenty of food so I wasn't hungry for a looooong time afterward. You better not look too close at what they have in the case when you first walk in otherwise you're going to end up with a dessert haha. Friendly staff. Prompt service. Plenty of parking. We'll be back! read more

Cafe Bernardo At Pavilions - Thai noodles - New American Near Me - Sacramento, California

This was my first time at this particular location and I thoroughly enjoyed the service, ambiance and the meal. This location is tucked in at The Pavilions shopping center and is a great addition to this area. The entrance and dining area is warm and welcoming and for dinner, they seat and serve you which is really nice. My husband and I shared the Salmon BLT sandwich with fries and a bowl of their freshly made cream of potato soup. The sandwich was so good, the salmon was cooked perfectly and had the right amount of flake, the bacon was the perfect touch. The soup was ideal on this super chilly tule fog night (fellow Sacramentons, IYKYK!). It was creamy, flavorful and had the same delicious bacon that was in the Salmon BLT. I do wish the soup had been hotter, it was just barely warm and I like my soups hot. Still very tasty though! I also enjoyed my cocktail as well. I've never had a bad meal at Cafe Bernardo and love that we have several locations to choose from! Always a great go to in Sacramento! read more

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Stopped in for a quick brunch but barely missed the opportunity to have breakfast :/ got lunch instead and thankfully found a spot pretty quickly. The pear and prosciutto pizza is delicious. The grilled salmon BLT was also pretty good! Their French fries are really good tho! Very polite staff on this visit - one of the gentleman even helped me take off my jacket. Chivalry at its finest haha read more

Cafe Bernardo At Pavilions - Roasted Pear & Prosciutto - New American Near Me - Sacramento, California

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The sun is up in San Diego, and Sacramento is ready to serve you Sunday brunch. Bring your appetites and indulge on Cafe Bernardo. For their savory breakfasts, delightful lunch, mimosas, caffe lattes, you are in for a real treat. To those from San Diego, Cafe Bernardo will connect you back home to Rancho Bernardo. With that suburban feel, delightful dining, and plenty of parking to stay a while and have seconds on that mimosa. read more

Love coming here it always feels so cozy and all the waiters are so nice and friendly. I always go for the triple salad so I can try all different flavors and that number fails to amaze me filling and tasty at the same time. We also got the blue cheese burger, which was absolutely flavorful and filling. Loved it. Would make this place better if they had a coffee . They don't have syrup to make specialty coffees and only provided cappuccino. read more

Cafe Bernardo At Pavilions - New American Near Me - Sacramento, California

Recently visited for lunch, and this place was busy! Entering, you're greeted with the large menu and ordering system. After ordering, you're able to self serve your water and find your seat. We ordered two sandwiches, and found them to be really big in portion. We both had leftovers to take home. Their food was delicious. Their bus servers were fast! Maybe a bit too fast. As soon as they see your plate empty, they grab it super quick. I understand the lunch time rush, but man--felt like we were getting kicked out for a bit. Other than that, we enjoyed our time and would go again read more

Cafe Bernardo At Pavilions - Turkey, bacon, & avocado - New American Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Another great meal at Katie's favorite restaurant. We were well taken care of by Ella. Katie originally suggested trying something new, but we ordered our favorites. Except for my drink. Cherry sour, was surprisingly good. I ordered the flat iron steak with fingerling potatoes, broccolini and portobello mushroom. Katie had stir fry noodles and a glass of wine. Excellent food and fantastic service. read more

Cafe Bernardo At Pavilions - Cherry sour from the "Signature Cocktails" menu. - New American Near Me - Sacramento, California

What a delightful outdoor location for our brunch! Polite and friendly staff. Delicious food! What's not to love! My dining companion and I met up for brunch at 11:30. We started with Aperol Spritzes which were the perfect sparkling, boozy way to start our visit! She added the two egg special and I ordered the eggs Benedict with fruit. The eggs Benedict were tasty and the bowl of fruit quite generous in size. Can't wait to have another brunch meet-up here! read more

Cafe Bernardo At Pavilions - Apero Spritz - New American Near Me - Sacramento, California

How is it I've never reviewed this location before I do not know. This was one of my go to spots for lunch or happy hour with my beloved mom. When my mom was healthier we loved enjoying a happy hour cocktail on their patio. My mom loved stopping here for a bite after shopping at Talbots across the way. We mostly ordered the Trio Salad Sampler - the mushroom salad was our fave. My mom loved her bubbles so often we'd have a glass of Proseco with our meal. The chocolate covered macaroons are perfection- the crispy coconut is divine. My other favorite meal is the Smoked Salmon salad- so delicious. Today my sister, daughter & I had lunch and shared a bottle of Brut (saying cheers to mom of course). Although it was extremely busy, our server Lexie was outstanding with a cheery attitude. Bill accommodated our many requests (boxes, a cork, etc). It's definitely not the same being here without my mom yet we know she'd love us being here and remembering her. read more

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I had been here for lunch before and it was nice, but I REALLY enjoyed dinner. We sat outside with friends and the night was lovely! My friend and I started with the sangrias. They were just okay - oddly spiced like mulled wine, too much ice, and not a great sangria in my book. Sadly, I was disappointed. My husband got the special cocktail and it was delicious!! The 4 of us split a large watermelon and cherry tomato salad to start. It was delicious and a perfect starter for our crew. Our table had the salmon fillet plate, the habanero burger, and the fettuccini for our meals. The fettuccini was absolute perfection - full of veggies and not overly sauced. The burger was cooked perfectly. The salmon dish looked amazing and our friend seemed to enjoy it. Hubs got the fruit crisp for dessert - it was yummy! Loved the ambiance outside and look forward to going back. read more

Disappointing. The black bean nachos don't have salsa and there is an upcharge for salsa on nachos? Makes you feel nickeled and dimed. The bartender is way too busy to be doing everything himself. If you're not going to be properly staffed, please just close. Then add-in the employee surcharge? Cause labor costs aren't included in food price? Please tell me your employees have great medical and dental insurance for this surcharge. read more

Amazing food! The flat iron steak, mashed potatoes, and broccoli were hittin'! Everything was delicious, and I had such an amazing lunch with my coworkers. The service was excellent, and the carrot cake was the perfect sweet ending. Definitely coming back! Very nice place to sit outside and enjoy lunch on a nice day. read more

Cafe Bernardo At Pavilions - New American Near Me - Sacramento, California

I just want to post a congratulations and a thank you to Hannah for making my Saturday brunch with a long time friend from out of town so wonderful. She was one of the best servers I've ever encountered. Kind, helpful, prompt and what a great personality. Great job! Also, the carrot cake is to die for.. had to buy three pieces. Can't wait to go back again. And the prices were really good for the quality of the food. read more

Friendly staff. Travis was great as a server. Cubano sandwich is a hit. The steak was cooked perfectly as ordered however, I was very disappointed with the rice and broccoli that came with it. It was way too salty! Hopefully they can change that for the future. read more

Cafe Bernardo At Pavilions - Steak with rice and broccoli- Way too salty!! I only ate the meat. They should use mashed potatoes or plain, rice would be better. - New American Near Me - Sacramento, California

We're regulars at both the Midtown and Pavilions locations of Cafe Bernardo -- and until recently, we've been consistently happy with both. That's what makes this experience so disappointing. I wanted to take a friend out to celebrate her upcoming wedding -- nine ladies, lunch, a few cocktails, a simple celebration. I reached out to both locations, and the response was the same: no reservations accepted, unable to accommodate a party of nine. Fine -- policies are policies. But what struck me was how that information was delivered. No apology, no attempt to problem-solve, no warmth whatsoever. Just a flat, condescending dismissal. Here's the thing: day-to-day service sets the floor, but how a business handles an out-of-the-ordinary request -- or anything that doesn't go smoothly -- reveals its true character. A table of nine for a bridal celebration shouldn't be a dealbreaker. And even if it is, it should never feel like an inconvenience you're being scolded for. This one will stick with me for a while. read more

Very busy morning! These servers BUST THEIR TAILS. Huge shoutout to Lana at the front who expertly handles the line of customers and manages all the cranky folks with professionalism. Seriously, she's amazing. Our server was excellent. Quick, attentive and friendly. But not a helicopter. Let us hang and work at the table (no line!) and kept the hot coffee coming. Food is always great here. I'm unfortunately trying to make better food choices so went with a scramble instead of the peach and prosciutto pizza (my seasonal fave!). Salads are consistently good. Free WiFi tastes even better. Black coffee is delicious and flows freely. Be prepared for some noise, I'd say the only downside is it's LOUD AF. 10/10. We always come back. read more

Cafe Bernardo At Pavilions - The best chilaquiles!! - New American Near Me - Sacramento, California

Go-to spot for any meal. Staff is always friendly, food's a family favorite (salmon BLT is a must), and cocktails are great. Love sitting outside when the weather's good. Solid neighborhood spot every time. read more

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Came here a couple times trying to catch brunch but failed each time :( End up trying the burger. It was quite delicious although it was a little too wet/saucy so everything was sliding and falling apart as I was trying to eat it! Definitely keep the toothpick in there to hold everything together. The salmon salad was a little sad; it's pretty small and felt like it could use better looking veggies. But the salmon filet itself was not bad. You have to wait to be seated; table service. If you just want to order to go or a quick pastry item, there is a register in the front to do that. Parking situation is okay. Good spot to catch a bite before/after shopping at the Pavilions! read more

Cafe Bernardo At Pavilions - Burger with Sweet Potato Fries - New American Near Me - Sacramento, California

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I was only here for about 5 minutes. I was in a bit of a hurry as i didnt want to be late to a study sesh with friends but was so hungry. I ordered a breakfast burrito To-Go and the take out bag came out so quickly like 3 minutes later. It was so good, very tasty and yummy and exactly what I was craving. Would love to come here again and eat here and enjoy the cafe properly read more

The grilled salmon salad is the best thing ever. I can't not order it when I come here. It's delicious and lite but also filling. The salmon is flavorful and never dry. The eggs benedict is delicious as well. The rosemary bread really ties everything together. Overall the pricing for their food is reasonable. The service has always been quick and friendly whether I dine in or do takeout. The location is beautiful inside and out. It's definitely a nice place to sit outside during the spring/summertime since there's shade. Will for sure continue to come here! read more

Cafe Bernardo At Pavilions - Grilled salmon salad - New American Near Me - Sacramento, California

This place is nice well maintain. It has outdoors that you are able to sit and enjoy your meal. Now the meals are good next time i will need to come since I got deep clean on my teeth but what I was able to taste it was good my burger. My husband got the Cuban sandwich and he states it was delicious. Prices are deep we are going to round it off 15 dollars for the burger plus $2 for the cheese if you want cheese and if you want fries you pay $4 more so, am I coming back? Yes. But I want breakfast though. The lady was attentive even though she was at the bar and she did a great job. We payed for our meal with the QR. Do I recommend this place? Sure, try it out. Just know you'll be paying good money. read more

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Solid place with a variety of options for just about every palate. I like their turkey burger which is moist (terrible word I know, but if you eat turkey burgers you know this is important and rare). read more

Stopped here for breakfast after some nearby medical appointments. We had a delightful breakfast. It's self serve-counter service where you order food and drinks and then someone will bring them to your table. My husband ordered a two egg breakfast that came with sausage, the best crispy herbed potatoes and toast with raspberry jam. The potatoes were so crispy and delicious. I had chilaquiles, served with chorizo and an herb sauce. It was yummy. We ate outside on the patio and enjoyed one of the last days of summer. All in all, it was a pleasant and delicious meal. Also they are a dog friendly cafe and there were a few people eating with their dogs on the patio. read more

Cafe Bernardo has become unreasonably expensive for the quality of food they serve. The service is still good, the staff is attentive and polite. But the food itself has gone downhill and tastes nothing like it used to. This is no longer the Cafe Bernardo that once delighted us with great meals. read more

Cafe Bernardo At Pavilions - New American Near Me - Sacramento, California

Third Café Bernardo location that I've been to now. First it was R St for lunch, then here at the Pavilions for breakfast and most recently the Capital location for dinner & drinks.. For the Pavilions location, it was my first opportunity to have Café Bernardo's brunch menu. I came here one weekend morning with my girlfriend, and we ordered several things to start. And then we're still a little hungry and order dessert. And we decided to enjoy our meals out on I'm the outdoor patio area. Main brunch courses: *Bernardo Benedict w/smoked ham and herbed potatoes *Brioche French Toast w/sliced banana, pecans, & pure maple syrup (v) *Niman Ranch Applewood Smoked Ham Dessert: *House-Made Granola, Organic Yogurt, & Berries (v) Overall: Really good menu overall; for both breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Would definitely come back to this particular spot. read more

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It's a bit pricey for what it is but it's a great casual go to spot! The venue and vibe is what you pay for.