The food quality and taste do not match the price point at cafe bernardo. It is overpriced for what it is. I give this specific location two stars because the food is inconsistent and a rip off basically. I asked for a medium burger, and for $18 i got a burnt overcooked monstrosity lol. I had the same burger at the other location in sac and it was very tasty, but for the prices i expect a medium burger on a toasted bun, not a burnt bun and overcooked meat for $18. My friend ordered a small Caesar salad with chicken one time and a large chicken caesar salad the next visit. They were the same exact sizes except the large was still small and $24. I won't be back to cafe bernardo and neither will my friend, read more

Cafe Bernardo - Overcooked burger on a black burnt to a crisp bun for almost $18 Lol i wont be returning. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sacramento, California

My Favorite Go To dining spot in Sacramento. The menu is consistent, and the food is fresh and always delicious. I'm excited every time to enjoy the mushroom and Jarlsberg cheese salad. They offer multiple locations with unique atmospheres at each. Service can be spotty, so I just plan to have a leisure time. I like supporting homegrown businesses and this one is worth my time and my money. read more

Do not order the soup cup, get the bowl. They trick you by putting the "bowl" which is more expensive, in shallow bottom bowl but it literally holds the same amount of liquid as the cup serving. They charge you more for the bowl and i know thay they know what theyre doing. I feel scammed and that leaves a bad taste in my mouth to be nickel and dimed for a tiny bit of soup. The food is fine but you should expect to be overcharged read more

My girlfriend and I came here, for a nice lunch for her birthday. I hadn't been here in probably 15 yrs or more, and it was my girlfriends first time dinning here. We looked over the menu for a bit and then made our way to the register. We knew was we wanted to eat, but were curious about the Adult Slushies. All of the flavors sounds great, and the woman at the register offered us samples of the ones that sounded interesting to us. And we ended up ordering Raspberry Mojito. When ordering we also decided on the Strawberry & Peach Crisp to have after we'd finished our lunch. Which the hostess brought out to us fresh out of the oven. I decided to sit in the back patio area, that was nicely lit from the natural sunlight coming though. While was also shaded at the time we arrived. The live plant wall is a nice touch for the outdoor area, and makes it a lot more lively and a very visually appealing spot. Beverages: Raspberry Mojito Adult Slushy (x2) Lunch: Turkey burger Angus burger Sweet potato fries Dessert: Strawberry & Peach crisp When ordering we also decided on the Strawberry & Peach Crisp to have, and the lady taking our order offered to bring it out to us. Fresh after we were done with lunch. Of everything we had that Strawberry & Peach Crisp was absolutely delicious, and my favorite thing that afternoon. Overall: Greats drinks, good food, and delicious desserts. Would definitely come back! read more

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Food - I ordered the Grass-Fed Angus Burger and it was pretty good! The ingredients (lettuce, tomato, etc) tasted fresh and the meat was tender. Just wish they didn't charge extra for fries. Service - Got seated really quickly and staff were attentive and quick. My friend ordered a drink and ended up not liking it, but they happily exchanged it for her. Ambiance - Cute little spot, pretty romantic. Would be good for a date night or to catch up with friends. read more

Cafe Bernardo - came with a pickle but fries are extra $ - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Downtown Sacramento location close to the Hospital and linked to the Sutter hotel. Lunch is great. Chicken is done well. Stir Fry is good too. Great option if you are in the area by the medical center. read more

We have been going to Cafe Bernardo's for years, unfortunately they continue to decline in in the quality and value of their food. I have always enjoyed the great service but we have made our last trip there. We ordered the Salman salad. The salmon was cooked to perfection and great as always, but the salad was wilted and in some cases rotten and slimy. We have always enjoyed this dish, but the quality has been sliding down hill for years and I am tired of paying money for an inferior product. read more

I love this location!!! It's always clean and bright !!I'm in this neighborhood volunteering once a week and I go to cafe Bernardo for breakfast !! The food and drink is always delicious and the service from Destiney is AMAZING!!!! read more

Cafe Bernardo - Breakfast sandwich with potatoes yummy!!!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sacramento, California

Came by Cafe Bernardo for a quick bite. Ate on the bar side. For two, we ordered: -large kale + romaine caesar $11.75: ok. Not a lot of kale. Mainly romaine -angus burger with cheddar and fries $16.75: ok, nothing too special. -pepperoni/mushroom pizza $16: pretty good I surprisingly ordered a few ranch on the side and ended up getting charged $1.50 each. Not sure I've been charged ranch before dining in. Set up is a bit interesting. With a bar side and a more brunch/sunny vibe. Food came out ridiculously slow for an afternoon with not many tables. All the food came out at once, so the salad tasted warm and the burger and pizza were lukewarm at best. Don't think I'll be back, but if I do, I'll sit on the other side. read more

We have been here a couple of times in the past month or so and have loved every visit. The ambiance is so light and airy which I love - a great place to do work. It is always the same person taking our order and she is so kind and accommodating to all our questions and requests. The food is quick and delicious. Nothing over the top, but they do the basics well. We almost always get the bacon and avocado omelet and chicken apple sausage scramble when we go for breakfast. They have really good sweet potato fries too! read more

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Thanks for bringing back my FAVORITE salad, Mushroom & Jarlsberg Cheese! I get cravings for it. I've added chicken and this last time I added Salmon. BOTH are great. I love your outdoor courtyard and the lovely gal (sorry I forgot her name but she is ALWAYS there) is a delight. Keep up the great work, Cafe Barnardo's! read more

This is a popular restaurant so I can run out with a couple locations. People seem to like it. I have a problem with the whole barcode menu and ordering from your phone and the people that drop off the food still wants a minimum of 18% tip not much service just somebody bringing plates from the kitchen. I've been at the restaurant industry, roughly 3540 years and I'm against the whole principle of paying separately for service. I really feel it's the responsibility of the owner to pay all of their staff adequately. We shouldn't have to pay on top of our price for food I'm tired of hearing the excuse of they don't make enough money to live on. They need tips. There's not many jobs out there where you have to pay the employees separately because the owners don't want to is there. read more

I've been to Café Bernardo a few times, and while I'm not a huge fan of the food (or maybe I just haven't had the best luck), their latte and carrot cake are absolutely incredible. Every time we're in the area, we make sure to grab a slice of their carrot cake--it's definitely a must-try! Highly recommend it! read more

Cafe Bernardo - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sacramento, California

Perfect service. The habanero burger was amazing, came out hot and fast. The Moscow Mule with Tito's was dead on with perfect amount simple syrup, vodka, and ginger beer. Didn't have one negative thing to report. read more

Cafe Bernardo - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sacramento, California

On this fine Wednesday morning, I arrived to Cafe Bernardo with some friends. We were conflicted as to which restaurant to dine at, however when we first arrived, Zachary(the manager) told us that we made the right choice coming to Cafe Bernardo. Luckily, he was not wrong. We were recommended the french toast, which we did not order. However, everything we got turned out delicious. read more

We came for breakfast. It was very good. We had the Chilaquiles (eggs were runny but I did not specify not runny, there was just a tiny bit of sausage, the green sauce was tasty); the Blueberry Cornmeal pancakes (a bit dry), and the and two chocolate chip cookies (they where baked just right slightly soft) and two decafe coffees. Service was good. Getting our food took a bit and it was not very full. The ambiance was very nice, good music you can have a conversation. Restaurant was clean and so where the bathrooms. It was a bit cold inside. read more

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Service was awesome, also very clean and the atmosphere was great. The food was delicious! I had their lemonade it was my favorite read more

Cafe Bernardo - Kale Ceaser salad with roasted chicken - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sacramento, California

I went early morning with my 10 month old son. We had pancakes and some fresh fruit with yogurt. My son loved the fruit and yogurt. The place was quiet, no people yet so we had the place to ourselves for a little bit. The service was quick and pretty standard. There was an unhoused person lingering around likely due to the nature of the location. This place serves as a coffee shop, has a pool table area, and full bar. I'm interested in how the vibe changes through the day. I was disappointed though to see no changing table in the women's bathroom. With my son, that's necessary where we travel. read more

Cafe Bernardo is a Sac area favorite of mine. The fishbowl-size latte is a great way to get the morning kicked into gear, and their breakfast burrito never disappoints with a generous portion of egg and just the right amount of beans for balance. Ordering at the counter is quick and easy and they bring your food/drinks to your seat when fresh & ready. Outdoor seating on a nice day is the best, but their dining room is well appointed and inviting when it's time to hang inside. Moderately priced and worth the tab every time. My go-to brunch spot when in Sac. read more

Cafe Bernardo - Breakfast burrito, large double-shot latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sacramento, California

Went to cafe on "R" st to get a couple of Turkey sandwiches! Made to perfection :) As a treat, I also got a "no flour" brownie- loved it!! read more

This place is a regular for us. We walk here for breakfast on weekends. Eat outside if the weather is good. The atmosphere is awesome with foliage walls and lots of seating. Inside is great too. You walk up and order here. For a bit they went to having seated serving and we quit going there. It just wasn't the same vibe. We are so stoked that they are back to walk up ordering and finding your own seat. It just works. I generally choose a savory breakfast- unless I am eating here. I live for their Brioche French Toast. Covered in peaches, raspberries and slivered almonds with a serving of real maple syrup. Oh. Yum. It haunts me if I go too long without it. Speaking of things that occupy free space in your head, their hot Chai will do that. It's their own blend and is served in a large bowl from which you get to sip. When our grown kids come to town, this is also their choice. We all go for the oat milk version and are happy that they offer up many types of milks to choose from. Considering the giant size, the price is great too. Two other notable menu items are the Chicken Apple Sausage Scramble ( with smoked mozzarella ) and the always yummy Breakfast Burrito. You can't go wrong with these. Overall, the service is consistently friendly and efficient. If you are enjoying your meal outside with your pooch, they will even bring you a dog bowl of water if requested. read more

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Ashley our server was phenomenal. Very friendly And thoughtful. The 3 type salad sampler never fails. I had the mushroom and cheese, Thai chicken and Farro and roasted vegetables!! Delicious. My friend has the butternut squash read more

Cafe Bernardo - Salad sampler, mushroom fare and roasted veggies and Thai noodle. Butternut squash soup and a side Caesar. Desserts are good too! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sacramento, California

Came here on the weekday during dinner hour. The atmosphere was said to be casual but in my book it felt like a fine dining experience. Had a 3 course meal that started with a refreshing salad. I had to try the salmon. It was cooked perfectly, juicy and even had this crunch texture to the outside. I don't know if they torch at the end but it was very pleasant. The chocolate cake slice is also a must. Had a smooth dark chocolate taste and dare I say espresso flavor? I also got a white wine to pair with the meal and it was delicious. The waitress was prompt and very attentive. read more

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Cafe Bernardo is mediocre at best. I've been to the fair oaks location and their ambiance is a a lot nicer than the one on R street. The ambiance is nicer than the quality of the food. They did have plant walls in the back patio which we took photos with. The food was very mediocre. I paid $35 for a chai latte and a breakfast burrito. My friend booked a private room upstairs for our group of 12 of us. The chai tea latte was huge like a soup bowl and its house made and was pretty good. The breakfast burrito had eggs, black beans, and cheese inside and I didn't think was worth $25. There was no seasoning. It came with a side of potatoes which were not flavorful. I could have made it at home. My friend got the French toast and she barely ate it because it was too sweet and was not good. The drinks took forever even though they knew we were a big party and it had been booked in advance. The food probably took an hour or more to get. The service wasn't that great and the food and drinks came out at different times for all of our party. read more

Great food, wonderful staff, and a beautiful atmosphere. Great place to have a girls brunch.

Horrible. Ordered Vanilla ice latte ...Shit taste like spoiled milk ( garbage ) paid $10 ? Wtf Are you guys serious ?

This was just OK- you sit and they will come to you....if they come to you. We sat outside and waited about 15 minutes before I tried to flag an employee down which in return he just waved at me... yes. Then we were brought out menus and from there the service was just okay- did not come back to check on us as I wanted to order a drink but then our food came out so I changed my mind and then did not check on us again but the food was just averagely good. nothing super fantastic to rave about but my friends got their coffee beverages and they were very very happy about those large drinks so it worked out- next time I will try somewhere else. read more

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I recently visited Cafe Bernardo and it was pretty good. I liked the ambiance but it was a little loud. It's also cool because there is a couple pool tables in the back which is a nice touch. Service was excellent, although the staff messed up on one of the orders so the wait was a little longer than normal but not too bad. I ordered the thai noodle salad which I liked and I got to try my friend's drinks. The hot todi was pretty good, though a little strong and the irish coffee was very strong. A little too strong maybe but some people probably like it that way. I would come here again:) read more

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Great customer services but breakfast just didn't hit the spot for my preferences ! There is so many other places around that area that's more preferable for breakfast/bunch ! The kimchi fried rice was too wet and the breakfast burrito was a bit bland for my taste ! The side of potato was cold and to mashed up read more

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Came here for some drinks with my parents and service was great from the moment we walked in! Blake helped my step dad the moment he walked up asking questions about the pool tables. Highly recommend for pool and drinks! read more

The food is ok. Nothing special. But the service is great! The food came by out fast. And it is dog friendly. read more

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We've been overlooking Cafe Bernardo's for years. We finally went in on a bright sunny afternoon to watch some football and have brunch. Everything was great. We seated our selves in a booth with a great view of the tv. The Huevos Rancheros was the best I've had here in Sacramento! I was pleasantly surprised. Service was great. Never had to find someone for more water or anything else. I ordered a side of bacon which wasn't very good. But I would come back just for the service and Huevos Rancheros. Very spacious establishment read more

Cafe Bernardo - Huevos Rancheros. No runny eggs. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sacramento, California

Worst breakfast burrito I have ever had. Overpriced and surcharges hidden in the price. If you need more money for your staff, charge more for the food and don't hide it in a surcharge. Oh, and make better food. read more

You might want to take your name off the concession at Golden 1. We go early to events in hope that we can eat food that was prepared recently. Most of the food there is as expected, poor. But I thought Café Bernardo, I go to their restaurants, not too bad. But these smash burgers were just that. Smashed after they're made, cold, overcooked, soggy. read more

The Banh Mi was extremely disappointing. The meat was way too salty, bread was not toasted and was hard as a rock. The Turkey Bacon Avocado sandwich was the better option while it still was not the best. It was cold and very basic, nothing special about it. The sweet potato fries were the only redeeming quality about the food. You order at the register and they bring the food out to you. Water is self serve. There was no wait when we went in and the food only took about 5-10 minutes. For just these 2 sandwiches and a side of fries it was $36 which was a little outrageous considering that neither of the sandwiches were worth it. Inside, it is decorated very nicely. There is also outdoor seating that is very pretty. The aesthetic of this restaurant was one of the better features of this restaurant. Overall, I hope that the reason we didn't have the best experience was just because we didn't order the best menu items but we will not be coming back again. read more

Cafe Bernardo - Banh mi (do not get), Turkey Bacon Avocado Sandwich with Sweet Potato Fries. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sacramento, California

I visited Cafe Bernardo on a busy Saturday for the first time ever. The ambience is really fun. It's divided into two sections. One that is four casual dining where you order your food for takeout. The other side is full service. There's a room where you can play pool in the back and it looks like a lot of fun. The outdoor patio is super cute with tons of plants everywhere. I love the Moody ambience. The service was great. Our server was very nice and knowledgeable. They had really good slushes that night. I had the vegetarian quinoa bowl with organic tofu and it was SO GOOD! My partner had the pear prosciutto and he said it was ok. I definitely want to come back! read more

Cafe Bernardo - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sacramento, California

Food, service, and ambiance are all 10/10 here!! We only got the Thai Noodle Salad and the Chopped salad with their lemon-ginger vinaigrette instead of the blue cheese dressing. The Thai salad was out of this world! All farm to table, super fresh ingredients. The service was also impeccable, going out of their way to be helpful. The seating outside was amazing for a late brunch, perfect combo of sun and shade and lots of plants. I would definitely recommend eating here! read more

Cafe Bernardo - Thai noodle salad and chopped salad - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sacramento, California

I ordered the chilaquiles and they were so meh. It's hard to give any place more than 2 stars when their food is not good. This plate of food was not chilaquiles. It was more like soggy chips soaked in generic salsa from a can with eggs on top. The interior of the restaurant was nice and the staff were friendly. Unfortunately, I wouldn't come back to another Cafe Bernardo for such bland, generic food. As a side note, it is a pet peeve of mine when non-ethnic restaurants have ethnic inspired food on their menu and it tastes like they ran the food through a dishwasher. Just take it off your menu, please. read more

Cafe Bernardo - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sacramento, California

Slow, expensive and a little dirty. They brought couple next to us the wrong meal 3 times. Us twice. Forgot one of our drinks. Ketchup bottle was disgusting. 112 dollars for 3 people. read more

Cafe Bernardo - Dirty ketchup bottle. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sacramento, California

Such wonderful service we've received! We took a brisk walk over to this place for lunch. Sat immediately. Quickly ordered. I got their pan sear Mary's chicken breast, it came with cooked couscous (love saying that word), yogurt, and glazed carrots. This meal was absolutely delicious!!! The yogurt was such a nice added touch, a little tangy, and goes great with the chicken. The chicken breast was cooked just right, not dry. It was a healthy alternative for lunch as I wanted something light. I also ordered their Vaneli's black iced tea, so refreshing! I was also eyeing their sandwiches; I might have to come back and try one of their sandwiches. read more

Cafe Bernardo - Pan seared Mary's chicken breast, delish! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sacramento, California