A big shout out to Anna, our server Friday and Saturday morning! She made us feel welcome, and has the best smile! The food is excellent, and the ambiance makes you feel like your having breakfast at your family home. Been coming here for years, never changes. Perfect!​ read more

Breakfast all day, and they're not kidding!! Cool diner atmosphere with all of the standard breakfast fare. Lunch. Too! Tables out on the front sidewalk as well as regular seating inside. Not expensive and you know what you're getting! read more

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My boyfriend and I stopped here after a long road trip and the food was absolutely amazing. Staff was so kind and welcoming, food came out fast and the building and decor is fantastic. Felt so nostalgic and comforting. I got the Benedict and he got the biscuits and gravy- it was absolutely delicious. Loved the gravy- and the hash browns were hands down probably the best I've ever had. The eggs were fantastic and I loved the bread they used for the toast. Thanks so much for having us! Don't forget to stop by this place! read more

Cafe Sarafornia - Benedict! - American Near Me - Calistoga, California

I popped in for breakfast. I ordered a deconstructed breakfast burrito (no tortilla) with bacon and a bloody mary. My breakfast and the service were great! read more

Cafe Sarafornia - American Near Me - Calistoga, California

This would have a 4 or 5 star rating except for one sour note. This seems to be a local favorite based on how busy it was and how familial the staff seemed with the customers. Love the decor and the story behind the name as well. Our food was pretty good, and our waitress was awesome. She was very gregarious and engaging. However, one person in our party ordered a Belgian waffle, and it was thick, uncooked, and inedible. They ended up taking a couple of bites before giving up. When we told the waitress, she said she would take care of it and ended up taking $6 off the bill, while the item was $15. Seemed unfair and performative. read more

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It was my first time here and I enjoyed the food. I had the chicken fried steak and it was delicious. The gravy is out of this world good. Service was good the it was a clean establishment. 5 STARS. read more

Cafe Sarafornia - First time here - American Near Me - Calistoga, California

Great food - we go every year. Service is awesome - so friendly and attentive. There's always 7 or 8 of us for breakfast. Never had a dish we didn't love. read more

I ate here twice while in Calistoga. Their menu is great - lots of options for any type of diner. Had a vegetarian breakfast both days. Portions are large enough to split. Food was delicious. Great coffee. Service was great and quick too! Only good things here! read more

I was trying to find a breakfast place to go with my best friend whom I haven't seen in ages. I gave her three options and she said she liked the dinner feel. Nothing like also needing time to research the menu and still take forever to pick. Both of us got distracted and took forever to order. We were sipping on coffee. Yes yes it will open your eye right up! (the coffee) Our orders were placed at separate times due to us blabbing but both orders took a long time. My friend's order came first and she waited for mine. I enjoyed my scramble and she hers. I think both of us wanted Benedicts. It was also a very poppin Sunday morning! Aka lots of people coming in and out. Our server looked like she barely had time to take a sip of water for how busy it was. *wished for maybe a vegan option or two but not the most veg head friendly Ambience=dinner all the way read more

Cafe Sarafornia is a unique dining experience for anyone visiting Calistoga. The diner's interior is full of artwork depicting California's history. On this visit, I ordered a crab cake benedict. I've been here several times over the years and the service is typically pretty good. Definitely try the "goat cheese" with whatever you order. I'm not a cheese person but this homemade cheese is absolutely worth the visit alone. read more

Cafe Sarafornia - Crab Cake Benedict - American Near Me - Calistoga, California

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This is the best spot! All the employees have smiles on their face and always super friendly. This place is by far my go to spot for breakfast or lunch. Anna C. just helped me with breakfast was was so friendly and helpful. Food and the portions are so tasty and large, Loreen has always been so wonderful. Support this local restaurant and you'll always come back for perfection! Thanks, Dayna L read more

Based on the things that I have heard about this place, I was heading home from Ukiah to Sacramento, and decided to route through Calistoga just so I could have a late breakfast/early lunch here. I was not disappointed. The place is popular. Parking is street parking only. At 10:30 AM on a Monday, I was lucky enough to get the very last parking spot, on the block where the restaurant is located. When I came in, there were only a couple of tables left. Saying that, if you have to park farther, it's worth the walk, if you have to wait, it's definitely worth the wait. I liked the space. It's a medium sized space. It's a cheerful space, and everybody was friendly. I was served quickly. I decided to go for the vegetarian hash. It also came with goat cheese and pesto. Oh my God, it was a total home run. The veggies were seasoned well, and they were not too firm or not too mushy. They were just right. It sat on a bed of both hashbrowns and home fries, the potatoes were delicious and a perfect texture. The two eggs it came with were perfectly over easy, the goat cheese was tangy, and the pesto was rich. The toast was a very good quality sourdough, and even the coffee was great. For this amazing meal, the price was extremely reasonable, and they even offer a military/veterans discount. I would route my trips home through Calistoga again just to stop here. Heck, I need to stop here and just see more of this pretty little town. Thank you for a great meal. read more

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We were greeted promptly by the owner. And seated quickly even though the place was busy. Anna was our friendly server! The food is delicious! They had a lot of regulars who didn't seem to be in a rush to leave. I definitely recommend. The place gives you a local diner vibe, cozy and homey :) read more

Nice service. Nice old school diner. Good food. Cool old place. Good coffee. Place has been up and running for a while and that adds to its old school charm. read more

Cafe Sarafornia - Bacon Eggs hashed browns and sourdough toast - American Near Me - Calistoga, California

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Had breakfast Sunday morning 12/7 after a good 20+ minute wait outside. We had previously checked in but apparently they had forgotten about us. After a few reminders we finally got seated. I will say the food was excellent and our waitress was very polite and friendly. Can't really say the same for the woman who initially greeted us and had asked us to wait outside. She seems to be short tempered. Ambiance is cozy on the small side but the cafe is overly crowded as the food again is very good and the helpings are ample. Would definitely go back again and perhaps earlier before the crowds. read more

This was the perfect place after our hike. We ate the veggie scramble (the carrots were soooo fresh) and we loved how there were potato pieces and hash browns. Eggs were great, and the sourdough toast was nice and fresh. The luis burrito was cheesy with mushrooms, great veggie option! The sauces were also a great condiment. The service was great, very attentive waitress. The ambiance was very cozy, but we sat outside to enjoy the beautiful weather! read more

Cafe Sarafornia - Veggie scramble and luis burrito - American Near Me - Calistoga, California

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We enjoyed breakfast at this restaurant both of our two days while visiting Calistoga. The preparation was fast and food very tasty. This restaurant has been operating since 1976 and is a classic diner with lots of its history in display. My wife ordered the 2+2+2 both days and I had the homemade corned beef hash (with chunks of real homemade corned beef) the first day and the Wildcat Scrambler (Italian sausage, spinach, mushrooms and cheese) the second. The food was delicious! Service was efficient and the waitress very nice. The only minor complaint would be that one had to ask for a coffee refill. read more

I stopped in here on a Friday morning for a quick breakfast. The food was very good, I had a breakfast special that included green chili, pork and eggs. The atmosphere is very friendly and comfortable, and it pays homage to the story that named the town of Calistoga. Service was fast and friendly, and I felt welcome. I will definitely come back here for another breakfast the next time I am in the area. read more

We came in for a quick bite in-between all of our wine tastings and this was absolutely fantastic. As soon as we found our seats, we were given menus and they quickly took our orders. Within a few minutes of ordering, they brought our food out and we were able to pay the check and leave in such a timely manner that it was perfect. Couldn't have been happier with our service or our meal. My fiancé and I both essentially ordered fish sandwiches and they were so good! He loved the tuna, cheese, avocado combo and I love my ahi tuna. My ahi was seared to perfection. The sweet potato fries were just the cherry on top! read more

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Great food. I had the corn beef breakfast. Great friendly service. I recommend this place for a wonderful breakfast.

Cute and comfortable restaurant. Fun decor. There were lots of people and the noise level was high. The tables are close together so if you have nothing to say to your dining companion you can listen in. The service was very good. In spite of how busy they were our food came out quickly and my coffee was refilled. The food was delicious. I had the Black Forest ham Benedict. It was served with hash-browns. The hash browns were crispy and flavored with garlic. The Benedict had a poached egg, spinach and bite sized pieces of ham. It was covered in a cream sauce. It was too much for me so hubby finished it. He had the mini breakfast. The pancake was light and fluffy. The bacon was cooked perfectly. My disappointment was that the espresso machine wasn't working. I recommend Saraforna for breakfast if you are in Calistoga. read more

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My server Loreen was amazing ! But again that is an understatement. She was sweet , kind and created such a warming ambiance . The staff was all sweet and welcoming. I felt at home . The food was delicious . It felt like it came from my mom's kitchen . Loreen stay fabulous ! I don't know you but the time spent in the cafe was exactly what my daughter and I needed . We will be back ! Thanks to all the ladies behind the register for being so sweet as well . Great team in this cafe ! read more

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Popped into this establishment looking for a good home cooked meal and they surpassed our expectations. I had the Lemon Rosemary Garlic chicken omelette that was a special and my husband had the Wildcat Scrambler. The food was absolutely delicious, hot on arrival and the coffee paired was delish as well. I would recommend this place to anyone. Thank you for your hospitality read more

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Excellent food, generous portions and great service. Nice to still be able to ean old fashion diner. Enjoy.

Very nostalgic , good food , great service, clean environment but expensive for a breakfast meal. I would recommend to people if they're staying in town and a perfect excuse to walk through town before breakfast. read more

If you don't have high expectations, you'll never be disappointed-which brings me to Cafe Sarafornia. Let's break it down. We stopped by for breakfast as several reviews had positive remarks. Well, not so much. I really don't like dumping on small business but this one had just too many issues not to comment. Where do I start? Ok, it's a Monday morning so it's not that busy. We sit down and immediately notice small pieces of food under the table and crumbs between the two small tables that are moved together to make a table of 4. Clearly the night crew took the day off. Upon reading the menu, I see biscuits and gravy. I asked the server if this item could be substituted for the toast and she said I could and confirmed "biscuits" (later did I learn it was only 1- thus, not biscuits) and the gravy was runny and bland. At the very least they could have chopped up a piece of sausage and put it in there. Anyways, the meal was very basic and unremarkable. The coffee was good tho. Another issue was our friends ordered toast and they didn't have any jelly. Also, the ketchup was in this wide-mouth refillable bottle. This kinda grossed me out because as we were leaving I saw this guy use his dirty knife, where he just used on his runny eggs to scoop out the ketchup- which leads me to believe others do the same and I probably got someone's hibbidy- hibbidy. Lastly, the service was non-existent. We literally only saw the gal 3 times- ordering, food delivery, and check. Not one attempt to refill drinks or even ask about the meal. Mind you, still not busy. I could go on but I think you get the point. Now I realize this is probably a family run business but it's just too many things to not over look. I wish them well but I just can't recommend it. read more

Went in around 8:30am, we could choose our table. If you go around 9AM, expect a full house and some wait time. They are busy! Friendly server, great service, and yummy food. When we asked for 2 orders to-go, the server even tried to have the kitchen cooked the food closed to when we leave. The food stayed warm when got back to the resort! This is above and beyond service. Also loved the restaurant decorations, full of history and very festive for the holidays. read more

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Great small-town eatery with breakfast all day and closes after lunch. Some breakfast orders large enough to share.

If you are looking for one of the few local neighborhood places to grab breakfast. This is a good fit. We had a very short wait, but the place was full. Not pancakes and waffles, but eggs are on the menu. It was a holiday weekend, and they were busy yet still good service. It had the local hum of the community talking and the wall's creative items to add to the meal. We will many more times. read more

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It was a busy late morning when we came here. We were warmly greeted, seated, and brought menus. The ordering was not a friendly experience. The item I ordered was supposed to came with a side of hash browns. There were a few strings of hash browns in the omelette mix, but not a side. I understand sometimes it gets busy or items get low, but some communication and an option to an alternative would have been more decent. We were offered a coffee refill, but nobody ever came to refill my husband's coffee. We would not recommend this place to a friend. read more

We were visiting Calistoga mid week, on a rainy and cold day. Just stumbled upon this café out of the blue. Such a fun and friendly little place! I had a mixed salad with sliced chicken breast, sliced apple, chevre,, cranberries, and candied walnuts, over spring greens. Absolutely over-the-top phenomenal and excellent. Delicious and very light dressing.. My lovely wife had a hamburger with hot and crunchy french fries. The burger had fresh lettuce, cheddar cheese, sliced pickles and thick sliced ripe tomatoes. Both of us had a wonderful experience here and I highly recommend stopping in for breakfast or a lunch if you can. read more

Cafe Sarafornia - American Near Me - Calistoga, California

This is a nice neighborhood type of cafe. They don't take reservations and are very busy. I dropped by right before heading back home, alone. It was really busy (Mother's Day) and hot outside. I asked to be seated at the bar and I got it. I ordered some coffee and The Best Huevos Rancheros in Napa Valley. LoL I had to. They had a lot of people around. So I helped myself to some menus. Not a problem. The waitress was very efficient and super friendly, with a good personality. Despite of the complete chaos in the cafe, she attended us refilling coffee timely etc. The food itself was okay. Slightly greasy but good. The kitchen was hammered with orders so I can see why they didn't have time to wipe clean the dish. The plate, not sure if you could, was greasy. No problem. I have hand sanitizer, which soles 99% of problem in life. The biggest issue here is that they only have one restroom, which handles everyone. So if you are in hurry, you might want to plan the trip well... Ps I ran into a 101 old lady here. She was just helping out rolling utensils into napkins. She was doing and looking so good. It is that type of neighborhood cafe, which I appreciate also. read more

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I would give 3.5. Good simple diner but the food was okay. I got the corned beef breakfast with a pancake. The corned beef was okay but I have had better but the pancake was light and fluffy. Cute little stop for breakfast if you are in Calistoga. read more

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Came during the Xmas break. Great family friendly spot. The food was delicious and generous portions. The Bloody Mary mix is home made. Highly recommend this place for family pleasing meals. Something for everyone! read more

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Cute little gem to try before wine tasting Food was delish and service. It's an older place with charm. read more

We drove up to Calistoga from Oakland on my husband's birthday. The food was delicious, the service friendly, and they even threw in a carrot cake to mark the occasion. read more

This cafe opens early, around 7:30am. Based on that and our hotel recommendation, we decided to give it a try for breakfast. We ordered the Braised Pork Tostada and a 2 egg scramble. Both dishes came with hash browns - Honestly the BEST hash browns I've ever had !! Worth coming just for that reason. The pork tostada was very similar to Huevos Rancheros, just with the addition of pork - super delicious. The egg scramble was dry from overcooked eggs. I asked for salsa to give it moisture, but the salsa was more of a spaghetti sauce with a bit of spice. And the requested avocado was turning brown. So a small disappointment with the egg scramble. There was plenty of inside and outside seating, but we noticed this is also a popular restaurant, so better to come early. read more

Cafe Sarafornia - the outside of a restaurant - American Near Me - Calistoga, California

The lovely little city of Calistoga inspires relaxation and leisurely pursuits. Which means your day may start a bit later than it does at home. Never fear, though. Café Sarafornia can satisfy your breakfast (or brunch, or lunch) desires deliciously until 2 p.m. New York steak and eggs? House-made corned beef hash? Huevos rancheros? Almost any type of omelet or scramble you could want? Breakfast burritos? Pick one (or more). You can't go wrong. And if any pancakes are on the specials menu, make sure to order some, as your main meal or as a side to share. They are a light and fluffy as they are tasty and satisfying. The ingredients are all fresh and local. The staff is next-door-neighbor friendly, patient and helpful. And the outdoor seating option lets you enjoy downtown Calistoga while you enjoy a wonderful meal. If you are in or plan to visit the Napa Valley, put Café Sarafornia on your to-do list. After all, breakfast is the most important meal of the day, even if you don't eat it until midday. It might as well be delicious as well, and it will be if you have it here. read more

Our second full day in Calistoga found us starting our day eating breakfast at the venerable Cafe Sarafornia -- a long-standing eatery serving locals and visitors delicious and incredibly filling breakfasts and lunches for over 50 years. When you walk through the front doors, you feel that you are entering an institution that you must make a pilgrimage to enjoy some delicious food in a downhome environment with cool decorative art hanging from the walls. The Cafe offers an array of tasty-sounding breakfast items. I had several options from which to choose, such as the Braised Pork Tostada, Homemade Corned Beef Has, Chicken Fried Steak, and apparently "Best Huevos Rancheros in Napa Valley," and Brannan Benedict. The last item I almost ordered this with its ingredients, including bacon, avocado, and homemade gravy). However, I decided on a "Create your own Omelet" comprising chorizo, bacon, cheddar, and avocado. The kitchen served the avocado on top of the omelet and two monster slices of sourdough toast. The omelet was incredibly tasty and filling, with the chorizo and bacon filling me with delight, while avocado gave a nice creaminess. I ordered a side of bacon to go with this omelet. It called me constantly from the side dish, asking me to eat it, so I obliged it. The bacon was glorious, cooked to perfection to the point where I had to focus on the three (3) to four (4) strips I was served. Additionally, I was incredibly impressed by their gluten-free bread, which my wife thought was glutenous wheat, but the waitress corrected us, explaining that many patrons have asked whether this was the case. It turns out the bread is made of buckwheat and gluten-free and tastes just like real bread. Between the omelet, the bacon, and the sourdough toast, I was stuffed by the time we left. But I was incredibly satisfied with our experience. I would absolutely return the next time we stay or drive through downtown Calistoga. This place is magical. read more

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Cafe Sarafornia had Nostalgic atmosphere, a clean restroom, friendly and quick service and good food. I ordered the1/2 order of Bombay curry sandwich with sweet potato fries both of which were really good. My friend had a breakfast and I enjoyed a bite of his fluffy pancake. I will return to this unassuming little restaurant. read more