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    Cafe Mimosa

    4.5 (225 reviews)
    Closed • 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
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    Breakfast burrito and huevos rancheros
    Eric L.

    What a pleasant surprise and a great experience. You wouldn't think it from the way it looks on the outside (pretty bland), but this place not only serves up amazing food but also has extremely good service. The inside is very clean, spacious, and modern, which is a big plus. Their music playlist was also super cool. We were visiting the area from SF for an event and decided to check this place out because it was close to our hotel and let me tell you I thoroughly enjoyed my experience there. You should give it a try! We got the breakfast burrito on tomato wrap and huevos rancheros with a side of a single banana oat pancake. The staff was extremely pleasant and helpful and they had about 8 waitresses on rotation serving everyone, super efficient operation and amazing food served up fast! Highly recommend!

    Breakfast burrito
    Ashley H.

    Our visit took place on a Sunday morning at 10 am. Although the breakfast spot was busy, we were seated immediately with indoor booth seating. What I ordered: The Sonoma County burrito for $19. You're given the choice between bacon, sausage or chorizo for your protein. I went with the sausage and for my side I got a fruit cup for an additional $3 instead of the breakfast potato's. Additionally, I ordered coffee which comes diner style for $4. They brought out milk and sugar and when they noticed our cups were empty they filled them up promptly. The coffee was nothing to write home about but it did the job. My husband and dad both ordered the steak and eggs which come with a side of toast and I know they had options but looking back it's not listed on the menu. My husband got the rye, my dad got the sourdough and his partner got the English muffin which looked fluffy, inviting and home made. Overall my burrito was okay, good flavors but a little underwhelming. It lacked protein and was not evenly distributed with the protein that there was. I do wish I went with another option for breakfast. If I were to come back, I'd try another offering. If I could give half stars I'd probably rate cafe mimosa a 3.5 but am rounding up to 4 for the fast and attentive service and will have to come back and try what they specialize in... mimosas and a different breakfast option.

    Hot Corned Beef Sandwich
    Archie B.

    Food has been always good here, haven't had a bad experience. Our server is amazing thanks Jenifer! Even tho it's a lil bit hotter than usual, we sat outside and enjoyed the place. We highly recommend trying this place out!

    Omelette
    Dave M.

    I have to be honest, brunch spots tend to be somewhat plentiful. Something has to set it apart to be something worthy of returning. Cafe Mimosa does everything better than average. I don't think it's super duper high-end experience and food, but it's definitely competent and capable any reasonable "go to". I recently moved near this location. It's easy to stop by and have a good meal. The good: food really doesn't let me down. It's not exemplary, but it's solid. The medium: for a place that prides itself on mimosas, the bubbles aren't that great. Sure, I don't prefer orange juice in my sparkling wine. The standard sparkling wine by the glass mediocre at best. I buy a $10 bottle of bubbles at Costco that gives me 4 glasses that are so much better than the one I buy for $11 here. It's not about the markup, it's about the quality of the beverage that they are hanging their hat on. Sure, maybe it mixes with orange juice well. But it would really be helpful to have a baseline. I often have the breakfast burrito, which is delicious honestly. They serve it with your choice of meat inside, with pico de gallo, salsa, and sour cream. They serve it with potatoes, which frankly aren't my favorite. I think it's kind of their little trademark, they serve these breakfast potatoes with every darn dish, and I really wish they were hashbrowns or just not even there. We have had the fried chicken sandwich and omelettes as well. The food is always... Better than average. The restaurant is a normal brunch spot, which is actually pretty clean and relatively well kept. The waiting staff is attentive and friendly. I recommend this spot for an easy, no nonsense brunch. But for a place with a name that honors a favorite brunch drink, I'm disappointed that the bubbles aren't better.

    Mimosa flight!
    Cecilia B.

    This place is a gem! Great food, great drinks! They have several locations! Definitely try them out!

    Mimosa flight Strawberry, Mango, Guava.
    Carlos C.

    We had a wonderful time at Cafe Mimosa! Upon entering, we immediately noticed how spotless and well-maintained the restaurant was, which we truly appreciated. We were greeted by the friendly waiter, who provided us his favorite choices of food and mimosa flavors. We decided to order the Sonoma County burrito with Chorizo! The burrito was packed with flavors with the house pico de gallo. The garlic rosemary smashed potatoes were amazing, we would come back just for those. We also ordered a mimosa flight, with Mango, Strawberry and Guava. We requested light juice so they were not too sweet. Enjoyed these mimosas and the price was not too bad at $22 for 3 full mimosas.

    Sonoma County Burrito-Bacon on flour tortilla with everything

    First review here, and I chose well. I tried Cafe Mimosa for the first time after recently moving to a new town and it's become my new favorite restaurant! Upon entering, the restaurant is clean and the staff is so welcoming, they make sure to check in on you as often as they can. To drink, ordered the mimosa sampler which consisted of raspberry, peach and mango flavors. They were delicious, and all three drinks were paired off with a delicious slice of extra, sweet flavor. I asked to coat the glass rim with chamoy, which adds a nice tangy taste or kick to it. My meal was the Sonoma County Burrito, which consisted scrambled eggs, jack and cheddar cheese, scallions, and choice of meat with sour cream, pico de gallo and potatoes on the side. So far, it's my favorite dish on the menu. the scallions added a subtle earthy flavor which complemented the smokiness of the bacon. My compliments to the chef and to the staff! This restaurant is by far one of the best Ive encountered and I highly recommend it to people looking for a new breakfast/brunch spot to call their own! Thank you Cafe Mimosa!

    Classic eggs benedict with barely any sauce or food on the plate.

    Came for lunch and ordered the truffle burger, fried chicken sandwich and classic eggs benedict. The burger was fine however, the classic Benedict had practically no hollandaise sauce and very few potatoes. In addition, it tasted bland and we weren't able to finish it. This was not a plate worthy of $21 (see picture). I was disappointed in my entree, the fried chicken sandwich ($20) on their website menu says it comes with avocado & chipotle aioli slaw (see second photo) yet I didn't get either on my sandwich. I brought this to my waitress' attention and showed her their websites menu. She checked her tablet and said that the owners updated the menu three months ago and must not have changed it because her tablet showed that the sandwich no longer comes with those items. I ended up with a chicken sandwich with cheese, sauce & pickles. It honestly sucked and after a few bites, I couldn't force myself to finish it. Positives: The waitress was kind & I understand there isn't much she can do about menu changes. The restaurant was clean as well. Areas they could improve: Menus should match online & in-person. In the incident they don't, you should accommodate the customer who is paying for the specified item. The eggs Benedict should never have left the kitchen looking the way that it did. The cooks saw what they put on the plate & sent it out seeing how barren the plate looked. I believe they can easily improve these concerns but until then, I will spend my money at restaurants that meet these basics instead of wasting $40+ on food that we didn't even eat/enjoy.

    Biscuits & Gravy
    Marisela L.

    After driving by this place many times I finally got to try it with my girlfriends & absolutely loved it! The service was fantastic & the food was delicious. Arrived before 9:30 on a Sunday and got seated immediately. I will definitely be back!

    Steak and eggs with special request (chorizo mixed with scrambled ).
    David J.

    I've gone back to Cafe Mimosa quite a few times, it's a spot I know won't disappoint- yummy food and great mimosas (and coffee). Service is always friendly when I go. My Petaluma visit the waiter made a special request to the chef to put Chorizo Scramble with my steak when I couldn't decide on the two, super friendly. Eggs Benedict has always been my go- to though . Been to Petaluma and the Santa Rosa locations a few times. I do notice the Petaluma one has a wait time more often when I go (but I don't know if that's just a coincidence ). I usually go for Santa Rosa, since I lived there for a little while, but both locations are great. Both provide a warm, dining, type setting with some higher- quality diner breakfast food. Good atmosphere all around. You'd think for that quality of food, it would be a little intimidating, but the diner setting they got makes it all feel at ease. Ingredients all seem to be really great. If you're looking for an easy, tasty, breakfast place, then this is a safe bet. Don't forget to try their mimosa flight!!

    Chilaquiles
    Amanda O.

    We checked this place out while exploring near Petaluma & fell in love with the food! We expected it to have a more "small diner" vibe, but were pleasantly surprised with how much bigger & modern it was. We were seated quickly, but it got a lot busier, so the service was occasionally slow towards the end. Still, we would definitely come back again! We ordered two bottomless mimosas, with the choice of OJ or peach for the juice. Little heavy on the juice, but I personally make mine with just a splash of juice. The food was incredible! We ordered the chilaquiles & the veggie hash. Both had delicious flavor & were big portions of food. The menu also has several vegetarian options, & some can be modified to be vegan.

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    Delicious mimosas, great atmosphere, kind staff. Would come again for sure. Great place to go with the girls.

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    Food was delicious. Service was excellent. Mimosas were great. I definitely would go back!

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    They have very great French toast. Also the people working there were very kind, and very organized on a busy Sunday morning

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    Best breakfast I've had in a long time. Great service. Beautiful presentation of food.

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    Everything other than the wait for a table is excellent! Stick with the original mimosa, the featured flavors never truly compare.

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    It's really yummy the times I've gone it is a little bit pricey that's why I gave it 4 stars.

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    Great food and the service was very friendly. The omelets were so fresh! We recommend highly!

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    The Grove - We tried everything on Happy Hour! Bang bang shrimp, Mac n Cheese, and beef skewers for the win

    The Grove

    4.7(87 reviews)
    3.4 mi

    Everything was perfect! This place is a gem!…read more The burger was one of the best fancy burgers I've had in a long time. It looked like they ground their meat in house, but I forgot to ask so don't quote me on that. It was cooked a PERFECT medium rare topped with bacon, Cambazola, fig jam and frisse, served on a soft yet sturdy brioche style bun. The shoestring fries were like crack, super addictive, I couldn't stop! The wife had the steak frites, and it might be our new favorite restaurant for that dish. Steak was cooked ABSOLUTELY PERFECTLY!! Fries were out of control good. No notes! Nice craft cocktail menu, short but well curated wines by the glass list, and the bartender had a heavy hand with those pours. Had a few oysters on the half shell as an appetizer, and we split the fried green tomatoes too. Those were topped with fresh shaved corn and a cilantro cream.l.with a few cherry tomatoes for color. So good. The atmosphere is old school speak easy vibe. Classy but casual. It's a small restaurant and the bar is front and center but they have a few tables outside for when the weather is nice. Our server was Sam, and she was the greatest. Hat's off to you for your service, Sam!

    Amazing friendly service, tasty food and cocktails, and gorgeous classy decor. We look forward to…read moregoing back. We had corn, burrata, and a couple of cocktails. The whole time we sat at the bar and chatted. It was a delightful night.

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    The Grove - Most tables were reserved when we walked in at 4pm on Thursday

    Most tables were reserved when we walked in at 4pm on Thursday

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    My friend raved about the steak skewers from their Happy Hour menu

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    Lagunitas Brewing Company & Beer Sanctuary - Swing by the Taproom and pair a pint with signature favorites like our Spicy Millie Burger or Brewhouse Nachos.

    Lagunitas Brewing Company & Beer Sanctuary

    4.3(2.5k reviews)
    1.9 mi
    •$$

    We were on our way back from our Saturday trip north when we reached Petaluma and decided to stop…read moreat Lagunitas for a cold beer and some food. It had been a while since we had last come here, so it was fun to be back and enjoy some of our favorite beers. It was a beautiful day, and they had live music. They also had a couple of large-screen TVs set up showing the World Cup game. Our server was very helpful, answering our questions about beer and bringing us a couple of samples before deciding what to order. I asked for my favorite light beer, DayTime, and we decided to share an order of chicken wings, fries, and their P-Town Chop Salad. The beer was as good as I remembered, and the food was well-made and delicious, especially the wings (with Buffalo sauce). They allow dogs, as long as they are well-behaved and on a leash, so our little guy had fun saying hello to a couple of dogs that were sitting nearby in between his breaks from begging for treats from the table. We spent a couple of hours there before heading home.

    We were there on a Sunday at open as a FAREWELL after a friend's wedding. The pitchers the groom…read moreordered were delicious -- but I am a massive IPA fan. The giant pretzel and potatoes were really delightful after a night of drinking and dancing, and the perfect amount to share before a drive back south to LA. I would love to come back and enjoy the patio area more -- there are so many gorgeous plants and it feels like a little slice of heaven.

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    Interior Bar

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    Speakeasy

    Speakeasy

    4.0(663 reviews)
    1.4 mi
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    Had a great experience here when I visited. I sat outside with my wife and, while we enjoyed the…read morefood, the service is what will keep us coming back. The team there were personable, attentive and genuinely cared about giving their guests a great experience. We enjoyed the Caesar salad and calamari for apps, the teres major steak and fried chicken for dinner and then the lemon cheesecakes and peanut butter chocolate cheesecake for dessert. Our child is still just a baby but this restaurant is kid friendly but is still a good venue for couples looking for a date night. The only complaint I would have would be the people smoking outside of The Big Easy next door.

    The waitstaff was amazing!!! They were attentive and very friendly…read more We ordered the caprese made with heirloom tomatoes and buffalo mozzarella, garnished with beautiful fresh basil leaves, the twist was drizzling a sweet basalmic vinegar instead of olive oil. Talk about happy tastebuds. Our main dish was a beautiful salmon fillet prepared perfectly with just a hint of lemon rubbed on, and presented on a bed of shelled brussel sprouts lightly roasted. The coup de gras was the dessert: a slice of peanut butter and a flourless chocolate cake. Luis recommended a sangiovese for my wife and she enjoyed it immensely. This restaurant I would proudly recommend to all my friends. I would have rated it higher than a five if I could have.

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    Chicken Dinner

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    Ayawaska RestoBar- Petaluma - Ceviche carretillero

    Ayawaska RestoBar- Petaluma

    4.3(795 reviews)
    1.4 mi
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    We loved our dining experience at Ayawaska. The food and drinks were outstanding. Very unique…read moreflavors to Peruvian food and everything we tried was delicious. Appetizers: Corn Cake Beef Skewers Calamari All very tasty Entrees: Salmon Seafood Stew Chicken Sandwich Vegan Lentils Again, all delicious! Drinks: Frank Sinatra Mint Julep Great! We will be back for sure!

    This is one of my favorite places. The service is always excellent, the drinks are delicious, and…read morethe vibes are always on point. I've loved every single food item i've tried from here, all the different ceviches, the Tallarines Verdes, Adobo de Cerdo, Lomo Saltado??? Everything is incredible, but once I tried the Aji de Gallina, I was STUCK. I loved this dish so much, I would come here once every other month or so to get it, including my last three birthdays. But sadly, I will say, the last two times i've been here, (since July of 2026), I've been disappointed with the Aji de Gallina. Something is different. The chicken tastes drier now, and the sauce isn't quite what it used to be. I'm not sure if the recipe was changed, but please know I am devastated and heartbroken to no longer be able to get my favorite dish and have it taste like it once did. Will it stop me from coming here? No. But I needed to make it known that the change to this dish made someone who once couldn't deviate from eating it if I tried, turn into someone who now refuses to order it because I can't bank on it being as delicious as it once was. And for that, my heart hurts. Still love u guys tho.

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    Arroz con maricos. Seafood paella

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    Risibisi - Pumpkin ravioli

    Risibisi

    4.2(1k reviews)
    1.3 mi
    •$$$

    We tried a few special today and it was so good that we wish it can be on the menu permanently!…read more Crab cakes: it's full of crab meat. Not greasy and just fresh crab meat without unnecessary breadcrumbs and other fillings. Salmon carpaccio: fresh salmon with crunchy fried capers! I definitely have to have it everytime I'm here! Brick chicken: it tastes good! But I wish they can add Chicken Marsala on the menu. Kinda miss the taste of the mushrooms on the plate! Cod: it's a special that I hope it will stay on the menu. It's moist and flavorful. Pistachio cream bruelee: a very nice and delicate dessert. The pistachio is a nice touch. The crust is a bit thick but still tastes good!

    This was our first visit to this restaurant. After reading so many positive reviews, I chose it for…read moremy son's birthday dinner, so unfortunately I was disappointed that our experience didn't live up to what I had expected. I had a 6:30 p.m. reservation and even received a text the night before asking me to confirm, which I did. When we arrived, however, the person at the front, who also ended up being our waiter, seemed unaware of our reservation and didn't appear to check for it. He simply said he could still seat us and took us to a table in the back of the restaurant. The back area did not have nearly the same ambience as the front, which was disappointing because the atmosphere mentioned in several reviews was one of the reasons I chose the restaurant for a special occasion. I mentioned this to him but decided not to make an issue of it since we were there to celebrate. The pasta choices were also somewhat limited for anyone who doesn't eat pork or certain types of seafood. Several sauces contained a combination of pork and beef, while others included cod or anchovies. They were kind enough to prepare my pasta with a tomato sauce containing capers and black olives, but unfortunately I found the sauce extremely tart. The biggest disappointment, however, was the service. Once our food and drinks arrived, we barely saw our waiter. My partner eventually had to go to the bar herself to order a cola. As she was walking back to our table, a waiter came rushing out of the kitchen and collided with her, causing the drink to spill, including some on her blouse. He quickly apologized, but no one returned with a replacement. She eventually had to flag someone down to get another drink. We had also brought our own mini cakes for my son's birthday. When it was time for dessert, I had to find our waiter and ask for them. He simply handed us the bag containing the desserts along with a lighter. He did offer to bring us a candle, but we had brought our own. I certainly wasn't expecting anything elaborate, but for a birthday celebration I would have appreciated the cakes being placed on plates and brought to the table, perhaps with the candle lit. We also were never asked if we wanted coffee or anything else with dessert. Our waiter was polite, but unfortunately he was simply not attentive. I chose not to complain that evening because it was my son's birthday, we had guests with us, and I didn't want to put a damper on the celebration. By the end of the meal, I was honestly just ready for the evening to be over. One final surprise was discovering on the bill that there is an additional charge for paying by credit card rather than cash. Despite our experience, I still left an 18% gratuity. I normally tip more when the service is excellent. I really wanted to love this restaurant, especially after reading so many good reviews and choosing it for such a special occasion. Perhaps we simply caught them on an off night, but unfortunately our first experience was disappointing and not the birthday dinner I had hoped to give my son.

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    Inside

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    Bolognese

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    A custom mock-tail I call Shayla's Antidote

    Central Market

    Central Market

    4.1(832 reviews)
    1.4 mi
    •$$$

    What a find. We spent the day exploring Petaluma and decided to have dinner at Central Market. It…read morewas a complete home run. The service was outstanding from start to finish, but what really impressed me was seeing Chef/Owner Tony Najiola actively overseeing every aspect of the operation. He visited tables, checked on guests, and was clearly involved in every detail of the dining experience. That's something you rarely see anymore, especially from a restaurant owner who has been doing this for more than two decades, and it deserves to be applauded. Everything we ordered was fantastic. The shoestring zucchini was a great starter, the lobster risotto was rich and perfectly prepared, and the Testarossa pizza was absolutely outstanding. Pairing it all with a Pliny the Elder made for a perfect Sonoma County dinner. Central Market isn't just a great restaurant, it's the kind of place that reminds you why locally owned restaurants matter. We will definitely be back the next time we're in Petaluma.

    This review reflects my experience with the restaurant's gift card process and, more specifically,…read morethe lack of communication, follow-through, and accountability from owner Tony Najiola over the course of several months. This review is not a reflection of the restaurant's food, service, or dining experience. In November 2025 I purchased a $150 gift card through Central Market's website via Toast. The gift card was never received. I first reached out in February 2026 to inquire about the missing gift card. Tony responded the following day suggesting that I may have been scammed. After I clarified that the purchase was made directly through Central Market's website, he acknowledged that he had misunderstood, stated that this was a known issue, and told me he would contact Toast to investigate. March 2026: A month passed with no update whatsoever. I called the restaurant and spoke with Tony directly. He told me that I would need to contact Toast myself--a completely different answer from what had previously been discussed. April 2026: I informed Tony via email that Toast's customer service system specifically states that support is intended for restaurant businesses, not customers. I followed up again by email on 4/30 asking if he had received my message and whether there was any update. I have received no response since. What is most disappointing is the lack of clarity and consistency throughout this process. At various points, I was told I may have been scammed, then told it was a known issue that would be investigated, and finally told to resolve it myself through a company that does not provide support to customers in this situation. Not once was there a proactive update, clear explanation, or meaningful attempt to resolve the issue. More than five months after paying $150, I still do not have the gift card (which was intended as a Christmas present for a close friend), a refund, or even the courtesy of a response to my follow-up emails. When a business takes a customer's money, there should be some level of accountability when something goes wrong. At this point, I can only conclude that customer service is not a priority. The complete lack of communication and follow-through has left me feeling that my concerns--and my business--simply do not matter. Based on my experience, I would strongly caution others against purchasing gift cards through their website.

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    Central Market - Dinning area

    Dinning area

    Central Market - Beef shortrib with gratin potatoes.

    Beef shortrib with gratin potatoes.

    Central Market - Wagyu Beef Sirloin Steak with bianchi bolognese in background

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    Wagyu Beef Sirloin Steak with bianchi bolognese in background

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