I came here with my fiancee for a casual sunday lunch the other day. I was pleasantly surprised by the nice atmosphere, friendly and attentive service, and delicious food. I have to really put a highlight on the house made biscuits and gravy, so soft, warm, and savory. the Hashbrowns are made thick, bacon crispy, and eggs are good too. my fiancee had an omlette and said it was good as well. I would definitely come here again. read more

Big and QUALITY portions. Restaurant is clean and nice, servers are super happy. They have amazing breakfast, anything on the menu will be amazing. Upgrade your potatoes!!! They know what medium rare means, which is awesome. Try the biscuits and gravy!!!! This place is on point every time I order. They are not stingy with the sauces, and there's always leftover for later. I wish I could eat here more often! read more

We love this place. They have the free parking almost unlimited. Inside the restaurant is huge. You can find the seating anytime. The server are friendly, you have not order yet but the hot coffee is on your table. The server will let you know what's good for today. When you order the dish on the menu but you need some adjustment, they are happy to make it your way. The large table you can even hold a small meeting. Come in and get your taste completely satisfied. read more

We stopped in while checking out homes in San Pablo. We were so excited to walk into such a clean and cute cafe with a great vibe and a very extensive menu. Even at 1:30 on a Monday the place was packed, and the diversity was incredible. Just the type of place we like to eat. The food was good and portions were big. We got the chance to speak with the owner, Jennifer and she gave us great information about the area and was very kind. If we chose San Pablo as our final destination we will be frequenting this cafe!!! read more

I love my rye toast, avocado, home potatoes, fresh brewed coffee with a side of terrific, attentive service. To top it off when you have three hot sauces to choose from your made to order meal is the way to start your day. My waitress made a point to show me my presence was present. Many rounds of my coffee refilled, I enjoyed the company of the other patrons surrounding me. Terrific menu to please the young and wise. read more

Cafe Soleil - Cafe Soleil: house potatoes, rye bread - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - El Sobrante, California

This morning I was craving pancakes so of course I thought to get them from cafe Soleil. I ordered chicken fried steak breakfast and a side of two pancakes to go. I get there and waiting, waiting waiting, & then they realize they accidentally gave my to go order to someone else, so they informed me they were remaking it (when I first heard they were remaking it, I didn't know at that point it was because they gave the food to someone else by mistake) So, okay cool, I'm very patient & mistakes happen! So I'm waiting for them to finish the remake order. When it's ready I was told that it was on the house due to the mix up. I was very appreciative and thankful because i would have still paid with no issue due to the mix up because like I said, mistakes happen! But the fact that they offered it to me just right off the bat I really really am thankful because it shows they are willing accept and correct mistakes. Anyways , the food was great & even with it being sooooo busy in there this morning I felt taken care of and I enjoyed my breakfast. Thank you very much you guys brightened my day. I will continue coming here and always recommend them to anyone. read more

I ordered a 1/2 Order of French Toast (4 Halves) 4.95. Normally I would go for a combo dish or a full order but I was in a bit of a hurry. As usual, my breakfast here was deliciously yummy and I loved the portions! My experience with this place has definitely improved dramatically with each and every visit. My coffee cup never ran on empty that's huge for me. Great all around service. Jennifer and Todd's Cafe Soleil you're awesome!... read more

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Cafe Soleil seems popular, few parking spaces in front. dining room much larger than anticipated, roomy, casual, lots of ambience, leg room, table seating service quick so not much time to understand menu, noticed coffee pricing not listed (it isn't in most breakfast places). saw hamburger on regular menu, also on lunch menu. should have looked at rest of menu/ eats: hamburger (7.45) lunch special w/ choice of soup, salad, fries, hash browns extra. brew: american's best (2.39), was gonna pass, got a tasty, not the usual harsh brew, in restrospect not the premium either, just smooth, not bold eats: thick burger (7.45)tender, tasteless, slightly red, came w/mayo, lettuce, pickle, tomato. grey poupon came upon request. (patty probably previously frozen) clam chowder. crackers stale, mostly filler soup (starch). clam elusive, no doubt came from can. salad would have been better choice. crumbs: -10% off with yelp check-in -fab service, didn't handle offerings correctly, should have take longer to order breakfast?, not sure.. -associates so sweet here, gave sample, coffee refills, cleared empty plates.quickly -medical informerial playing on flatscreen distracting got a choice of tables, naturally choose to face flatscreen, big mistake! -passed on water to help calif. drought. -associates fab, menu and me share blame for poor dining experience. read more

This is a really good place too eat. I love stopping by here to grab breakfast, lunch or dinner any of the breakfasts, salad or sandwiches for lunch and steak or burgers for dinner. The Gorgonzola cheese is excellent to top the steak. I love it and introduced it to my sister and she loves it too! You can't go wrong if you know how to order food. read more

The food here is good but to have the cooks stare at you while you are eating your food is very uncomfortable.

Friend asked me to meet for breakfast this morning at Jennifer and Todd's. It's located in a strip mall in the quaint little town of El Sobrante. Parking was easy in the lot. Upon entering the cafe there was a small early morning crowd but several unoccupied tables so we sat ourselves as instructed by a waitress. The ambiance was a casual brick wall interior diner style cafe with a bar along the huge open kitchen and tables in the middle. The waitress brought us coffee and water soon after we sat down. The menu consisted of your average American bfast choices of egg dishes, pancakes, waffles and such. I decided to go light and ordered one pancake (2.95) and added fresh fruit (2.95). Friend got the pancake special which included two pancakes, bacon and eggs (7.95). I checked in on yelp and got 10% off our tab. Our food came out soon enough and I was expecting my pancake to be topped with fruit but it came separately in a cup. The pancake was huge and fluffy in texture. Fruit was a mix of fresh berries, pineapple and green grapes. Some of the blue berries were smashed. Overall average meal. Service was fine. They didn't rush us to leave as friend and I stayed to chat for a bit. After leaving, clothes smelled like greasy diner for the rest of the day. Wouldn't go out of my way to go eat there but if visiting friend, wouldn't mind. It's a decent neighborhood cafe. read more

Cafe Soleil - Pancake with a side of fruit - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - El Sobrante, California

Good food, fast and friendly service!! This place was packed at 11am on a Saturday so be ready for a wait if you come during the weekend. Wait wasn't long though thankfully . I got the Spanish omelette and added avocado with a side of grits. Tasty stuff!! Get here if you can. read more

My son and I went today for the first time, and it was not good. Artisan prices for low-end food. I had a Cobb salad, and it was meh. $12.95. They should be ashamed. The tiny pieces of chicken (and there were very few) were lost in those large pieces of lettuce, and the bacon was cold...what little there was of it. The tomatoes were terrible. No flavor. The avo was OK. The dressing was flavorless. The croutons were those crappy mass-produced ones with no texture and an odd flavor. The egg was stone-cold, flavorless and had that unappetizing green ring. I ate part of this salad, took the rest out in a box and then dumped it because it was just so bad. I had a cup of chili, which they brought in a bowl, but charged me the cup price. That was nice. The meat seemed odd. Mushy. I asked, and was told they don't make the chili. How can a place like this not make their own chili? Topped with onions in a rough chop and some shredded cheese, it was OK. Too sweet, too salty and the meat was kind of weird. I guess it was canned. $6.95, but they charged me $4.95 because I ordered a cup. Not bad, but I can buy a can of chili at Grocery Outlet. My son had the Boca burger with jack cheese and 'shrooms. $9.45. Please. I can only describe it as anemic. The burger should have been cooked so it had some color. It looked like it was microwaved. There was only a little cheese, and not very many mushrooms, given the price. The bun was OK. Soft. Not much there there. These folks need to go to Barney's, for example, to see what a real mushroom cheese burger looks like. Pathetic. The potato salad that came with it was a cold, yellow puree. Like mashed potatoes. Unusual, but very decent. He also had a cup of minestrone, which was nothing to write home about. Not much flavor there. The one thing is that their cup size is generous. However, if what they put in there isn't very good that doesn't help anyone. It's a nice place. Dark, with brick. Very nice. The folks working there seem nice. Too bad the food was so terrible. Never again. read more

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My boyfriend and I ordered two of the workers special and a side of French toast. Our waitress Candis asked if we would like the half size, we said no (First timers smh) Candis came back and we were amazed at how much food we got. One order was enough for two adults. Candis was so kind, friendly and attentive. She would come and clean off our table occasionally and ask if we needed anything. Great service, a lot of food and the place was so clean! Will definitely be back. read more

Cafe Soleil - Such huge portions! (Workers special) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - El Sobrante, California

A nice breakfast place. We were pretty psyched up to find **the** local breakfast place, and it wasn't that. Nevertheless, it was a very solid breakfast with great service, good ambience, and nice clientele. I had the pancake and egg special -nicely prepared. My spouse had the apple sausage hash browns and eggs breakfast; it was also good, but nothing to get super excited about. I love the fact that they open at 6 AM. I recommend the place, especially if you like supporting local family run businesses. read more

This is a great restaurant that seems to be finding its true home in the East Bay dining scene. Its a treasure to local El Sobrante folks, I'm sure. Its decor and service are pleasant. The open kitchen is really great as the chef and kitchen staff really care about making their customers happy. I brought the family and everyone devoured their meals. I opted for the Prime Rib special, and I believe the cut was the largest I've ever been served. The portions are all large, and that seems to be keep people coming back. Now, it appears that this restaurant is focused on breakfast/brunch with its interior design, locale and feel. Yet, they show great promise in delivering a more up-scale dining experience. There are wine bottles displayed on the walls, but it seems like they're for display only. I think they should try cellaring their wines and training their servers to know them a bit better. But, this is an easy remedy for a place where the owners and staff truly care about the experience. read more

Cafe Soleil - Prime rib special - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - El Sobrante, California

I like this place! The outside is deceiving. Walk in and it's much bigger than your believe. Menu covers pretty much everything, meat to pastas, salads, and soup. All for a very moderate price. Irs not a one star restaurant but the food is tasty, with large portions. I had the ribeye for $20. The meat was thicker than I expected, but not by a lot. It was we spiced, and a touch spicy. Nothing my gallblatter free body couldn't handle. Mashed potatoes were good, and vegetable cooked perfectly. The only thing I did not like was the gravy. Tasted like it came from a industrial powder or can. But that's ok. In small tastes it was fine. I will be back read more

Delicious food at very accesible price. The pancakes are the best pancakes in the area.The is excellent service. The ambiance is family friendly. read more

One of my fav breakfast spots in the area! This place exudes such a cozy feeling, almost making you feel at home. Pretty busy on the weekends so be prepared to wait in their cute little couch area. They do a good job getting you seated as soon as they can. Food: I usually order the basic breakfast with chicken apple sausage. They give large portions of everything. (I hate places that are skimpy on the hash browns) There's also a great array of specialty hash browns. I like Dales hashbrowns which is just your regular order topped with gravy and cheese! So good! read more

Cafe Soleil - Soleil breakfast with chicken apple sausage! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - El Sobrante, California

We came on an early Sunday morning and were seated upon our arrival, given our waters shortly after but waited quite some time for our orders to be taken. I ordered the 4 halves of french toast with 2 strips of bacon, and 2 eggs, for $7.95 while my bff ordered Todd's Omelette which came w/ hash browns and wheat toast. Our orders arrived very quickly! My french toast was nothing over the top but it was satisfying enough. Her omelette was decent, although I wish the cheese was a bit cheesier. I don't know the specifics of what it consisted of but with a few drops of Tapatio, how can you go wrong? The portions were up to par with price. I believe her omelette was $9. The service was whatever. Our server was pretty much non-existent. I doubt I'd make a second appearance unless I was really desperate for quick breakfast. What's better than waking up and craving french toast? Not having to drive further than 10 minutes to fulfill that craving! Ok prices, decent food, but mediocre to no service? Guess you win some you lose some. read more

Cafe Soleil - French Toast Special - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - El Sobrante, California

Who would have known such a place existed in el sobrante? My husband and I went there around noon on a weekend and we were surprised to be seated right away. I liked the ambience. The cultural makeup of the diners made me feel like I was in Berkeley. I ordered the French Toast and it did not disappoint. My husband enjoyed his order as welI. I am actually looking forward to more meals at this cafe. read more

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Nothing in here was memorable :( I like the decor though. Pancakes were huge.. But almost too much . I had a veggie scrambles egg.. I like that there was baby mushroom and spinach.. However lacked flavor .. I added salt pepper, ketchup ad Tabasco sauce to make it awesome... Overall.... There are better options.. 3 stars for the mediocre food as food service. read more

Cafe Soleil - Huge pancakes! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - El Sobrante, California

Been going there for years. Good serving size. Every dish pretty tasty. Love the club sandwich. Good service. Priced reasonably. Overall, glad they are in town. read more

I never got to eat here, even though we spent two precious Memorial Day hours just waiting...and waiting...and waiting. And I'm no stranger to waiting. It's part of the deal when you look for popular spots on a holiday brunch. Waiting to be seated is understandable, but waiting for the food and hoping someone - anyone - would come by to check if you're okay, that's just customer service 101 that seems lost on this place. The staff was slow, disorganized, clueless, and worst, doesn't seem to show any concern. We ended up leaving and just paying for our coffee and oj. Maybe the food is good, but if it never reaches your table, it really doesn't matter. It was a very unpleasant experience. read more

Getting off my night shift. So tired and hungry. I call it in and I pick it up. They have outdoor seating during these hard times. We have a brunch here once in awhile with my husband. A good mom and pops I'd like to keep around for as long as we can. read more

I came to this restaurant on a Saturday morning. It looked very quiet from the outside. I went in and was surprised that it was packed. I ordered the country special and it was huge. This place is legit. Good service, good food, good price, perfect combination read more

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We love Cafe Soleil! We are very happy that they have been able to reopen with outdoor seating due to covid. We went on my birthday and the waitress even gave us a treat! Great food, awesome service, good people! We will be back soon for sure! read more

Found this place based on the great reviews on Yelp ... it's not in an area I'd frequent regularly ... I probably won't go back because I sat in traffic for 20 minutes to move 800 ft to get back on the freeway. My experience here was similar to JT's ... we walked in and were barely acknowledged. We couldn't figure out if we should just seat our selves or what. Definitely a locals type of joint ... non familiar faces need not apply. We were hungry, so we ordered the Sam's Scram, the Salmon scramble (a special) and a half order of french toast. The food was alright - nothing to rave about and something I could easily recreate myself at home. Service was fine (friendly and efficient) once we actually got seated. read more

this is by far my favorite place to have breakfast. It's local, the staff is awesome, the food is amazing!!! I usually order dale's hashbrowns with a hot link and eggs. The hashbrowns come with grilled onions and cheddar cheese and are smothered with gravy. (BEST GRAVY EVER) I'll admit dale's hashbrowns aren't the healthiest choice, but it's WORTH IT! soooooo good!! The prices are incredibly low. Especially for the amount of food they give you! There are usually specials offered on the board when you walk in. I've never tried anything here that I didn't like. They're awesome! read more

Cafe Soleil - Dale's hashbrowns with over medium egg & hot link!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - El Sobrante, California

10% off when you check in :-D Came with a group of 11 and they were able to accommodate us, easily. They had mimosas. Great because I love a mimosa. But it definitely was missing something, the champagne. The food was very good. I will come back again and most likely Again. read more

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While driving to Napa (and running behind schedule) I found this little gem right off the highway and was so happy! The Veggie Scramble was filled with fresh veggies and cheese which was delicious. Also our waitress was very polite and helpful with questions we had about the menu. Would recommend this place if you're ever in the area :) read more

Cafe Soleil - Veggie Scramble with home style potatoes and rye toast. Oatmeal with raisins brown sugar with wheat toast. And chicken breast and egg whites - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - El Sobrante, California

This past weekend I returned home from SDSU to enjoy Thanksgiving with my family in El Sobrante. As many people who live in or near El Sobrante - they know that a place that is clean, excellent food with awesome service is hard to find for the right price. On the night I dined at the Soleil Cafe it was after driving out to Port Costa to eat at the Warehouse Cafe- only to find it sadly closed the day after Thanksgiving. The Soleil Cafe is located in the Sobrante Strip Mall -which is pretty bland and no discript located on the main drag of El Sobrante named the Dam Road. When I walked in I was surprised at the size of the cafe and the decor- cement floors, stainless steel bar counter and a wall of exposed brick combined with pine tables- there is even a side board with board games to play while you wait for your food and a large sectional sofa by the door for people waiting to be seated on crowded Saturdays or Sundays like when I went back to try the breakfast menu. Parking is plentiful but there is only one handicap spot near the entrance. On the first night I ordered the Steak Dinner which came a veggie medley, mashed potatoes and a side salad. The steak was perfectly done medium rare but what made me so excited was the veggie medley!! The veggies were seasoned lightly and perfectly steamed- brightly colored and crisp flavor. The garlic and Rosemary anjous(sp?)- aka steak juice... Yum Yum. I returned that Sunday to each breakfast with some good friends and got Turkey Bacon.. could have been crispier.. what can I say as a Muslim I still love bacon just not pork bacon! And the french toast which was excellent. Did I mention the syrup? It was very sweet and buttery without needing to butter the french toast. On a personal note I would usually keep a place like this to myself but tis the season to share and plus in the economy its good to support local businesses - you never know how long they might last! read more

Great food accompanied by amazing service in a super nice little corner of the world! You'll LOVE this place

I'm a long time customer. Food is as good as the first time I went. My favorite is the workman's special beachside of the biscuit and gray.

3.75 with a bump up for service. The bff and I are creatures of habit so we probably get lunch here once a week. We have our usual table, our fairly usual order (cobb salad for me, turkey club for her... try their Italian dressing it is SO good), and our usual server who we adore. Jennifer and Todd's has also become the go-to spot for family breakfasts on the weekend as the cafe is spacious, has multiple larger seating options, and is full of families in the first place. We see a lot of the same faces here on the weekends. Perhaps the thing I love the most about J & T's is that there is nothing precious about their food. It is honest, homestyle-food done very well. The other posters that say they really can't tell the difference between diner food from place to place have only been here once or are just not paying attention which does you, dear reader, little good. read more

DON'T FORGET TO SIGN IN on the waiting list when you come in! They desperately need a host/hostess because the Servers don't have time to seat you! HUGE quantities of everything. My friend ordered a Senior meal (which are typically smaller than a regular order) - anyway she got a lot of food too. Sitting at the counter is pretty fascinating because you can watch the Chefs cook. These guys are fast & have fun while they work. Theres like 17 tables in here & they're always full... with people on the waiting list & more standing and waiting. read more

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This is our go to breakfast place for the last 15 years. We love cafe soleil's food and service. The servers have been there for many years and are sweet and friendly. They know our favorite foods and how we like our coffee and mimosas. Very cute place, with outdoor seating and tents for now. read more

I love that this is just walking distance from (my other) home! I usually order the chicken fried steak. I gotta say, the portion of food they give you is HUGE. It may even be good enough for two people! I always order my gravy on the side (I don't like my food drenched in ANYTHING.) The chicken fried steak's flavor is nearly perfect - not too salty, and it pairs so well with the gravy. Prices are reasonable. Staff and service are great! Can't wait to go back! read more

Solid but nothing special. I had 2 eggs, toast, hash browns and a chicken sausage. All were good but again - nothing that would motivate me to come back. Regarding the hash browns.....I love hash browns. Love them. So when I saw the big pile on the plate I was happy. And they were fine. Needed salt. But sort of bland, if you know what I mean. BF had pancakes, and he seemed to enjoy them. But the bacon that came with his order was unimpressive. Summary - nice try. read more

Food is so good with large portions. Can get pretty loud in here so I would not recommend any work meetings here. read more