What a wonderful find! We discovered this gem online while looking for a halfway meeting spot for friends, and it exceeded all of our expectations. The food was excellent--every dish was flavorful and beautifully prepared. What truly set this restaurant apart was the exceptional service. The husband-and-wife owners were incredibly warm, welcoming, and engaging, making us feel right at home from the moment we arrived. Everyone in our group was impressed, and we all agreed that we'll definitely be back again. If you're looking for great food, outstanding hospitality, and a genuinely enjoyable dining experience, this place is a must-visit! read more

Quick friendly service Had a delicious salad - fresh ingredients! Very clean restaurant and bathrooms. Didn't order drinks but they also had a full bar. Would recommend! read more

Just moved to the area. Upon arrival the patio was full. Inside there were a few guest enjoying their meal. The ambiance was nice. Two tvs with games on. Nice bar with drinks well presented. We were greeted at entrance and immediately seated. They offered regular coffee and café de ollo. The café was amazingly delicious with the cinnamon taste. We ordered chilaquiles with carnival, strawberry/ banana French toast with country potatoes, tres leches pancakes and kids chicken tenders with fries. Everything was so good. The portions were sizable. The chilaquiles with two over easy eggs and avocados was exceptional. We will definitely be coming back. read more

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Always looking for a new brunch spot near the Central Valley and this place did not disappoint. From the drink selection that included Cafe de Olla to the traditional food overall experience was great. read more

Calafia Kitchen - Verde CHILAQUILES, TRADITIONAL BENEDICTS & Cafe de Olla - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Livermore, California

Amazing food! And we came for drinks! The New Vintage the have on Tap is AMAZING! 10/10 read more

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5 Stars, Calafia Kitchen for Breakfast North Vasco Road, Livermore, CA Friendly staff as they greet and seat you! Ordered and enjoyed the Special . . . "Chicken Chilaquiles" and a Side Hashbrowns Delicious, satisfying meal, and cafe ambiance! One, two, three, four, FIVE Stars! I approve this rating, Jay M. read more

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I had the burger and it was delicious!!! Went back and tried the chicken fried steak which was delicious also!! Food is very fresh!! I will be going here more!!! Love the food here!! Service and mimosas are good as well!! read more

Great food and love the Mexican coffee. Friendly staff and loved my burrito and has browns. Definitely returning.

Great place to come. It was hopping! Lots of people and it was a fun atmosphere. Our server was super attentive and the salad came quickly before the food. We split a garden salad. It has lots of pecans. They also split it on two plates for us. Nice! Blackened salmon unfortunately came out not blackened. Somehow a mix up. It was good, just missing the spices. The mashed potatoes were not creamy and seemed dry, but the green beans were excellent. Juliet's favorite bacon burger was huge! It had a lot of bacon on it and yummy. The burger could have been seasoned with salt or other seasoning. It was a bit bland. The garlic fries were the best! They weren't too crunchy or too soft. Perfect. The taste was so good. The carnitas taco and fish taco might be better but unfortunately came out cold. Overall the stuff on it was a great mix. The chipotle sauce was not too spicy and really added to the flavor. The double tortillas allowed me to catch all the fillings and gave me an extra taco! Overall we enjoyed it. Just a few suggestions to improve a great place to stop by for dinner. Thanks again to the excellent staff who treated us so very well! read more

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I came by after a late flight to town from work travel. I was craving some tacos and a refreshing drink. I saw on their website they had a Monday special for 3 tacos with a drink for $15. To my surprise, they said they did not have any specials so I just paid for the three taco plate and lemonade drink. It is a bit pricy for just three tacos without any sides like beans and rice or chips. The three tacos I got were steak, carnitas, and calafia. The best one was carnitas as it had the most flavor, second calafia, and last steak which had little to no flavor. The salsa was good and had a little spice which I liked. I also enjoyed the strawberry lemonade but was not happy about paying for refills. Presentation and proportions were on par and I would visit again when I am in the area to try some other items on the menu. Overall the restaurant was clean the staff was friendly and the service was good. read more

Calafia Kitchen - Three tacos with strawberry lemonade - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Livermore, California

Really great food atmosphere and service. Took the server's recommendation and it did not disappoint-steak tacos were delicious. Didn't plan on dessert but very glad I got the churros with caramel and ice cream. Would highly recommend! read more

Inside the restaurant smelled like burnt plastic, above all the service was terrible. The waiters name was Romeo or Romel, I ordered a Turkey club and he charged me for mayo! Mind you that the sandwich was already overpriced and He handed me the bill while I had both my hands full in the middle of a bite! That server was far from polite and was unwelcoming. Wish I could give this a no star rating. read more

The breakfast and dinners were both absolutely amazing. I highly recommend coming in to this 5 star location. The service is top notch and I was very pleased with the kindness and attentive people. The atmosphere and music made the experience pleasant. read more

Needed a good breakfast spot between Oakland and Stockton for my mom's birthday. This was perfect. I arrived 10 minutes before our reservation, and they seated me no problem and brought me a coffee right away! As everyone else arrived, they checked in several times for coffee orders. Service was great, the food was amazing, and the location is really easy to get to. We sat near a window, which was nice and warm, but had roll-down shades to mute the sun. They helped us celebrate with complementary ice cream and churro sticks with caramel sauce. Yum! Would highly recommend this spot! read more

Calafia Kitchen - Brought the family here for mom's birthday, and it didn't disappoint! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Livermore, California

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First timers and we will definitely be back! Food was DELICIOUS! The service was quick and friendly. Place was clean. It was a little farther out from where I live but it is worth the trip! read more

Calafia Kitchen - Green CHILAQUILES and sausage BREAKFAST BURRITO - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Livermore, California

Stopped by here for lunch and it was great! We ordered 2 Calafia Burgers with cajun fries and garlic fries and it was super delicious! Definitely get the garlic fries, they put a good amount of garlic and it tasted great with the burger. I was pretty hungry and tired because I ran a half marathon that morning so I had an appetite! They were very generous with the portions with their double patties. I only had room to eat half and I took the rest to go. We were seated right away and the service was nice and friendly. The area was clean and the ambiance was causal nice. Saw a lot of tables with families and people watching sporting games on the screens. I'd recommend this location if you're in the area for good brunch/ lunch spot! read more

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This restaurant is a great, locally owned place for breakfast, lunch or dinner. The staff is always friendly, the menu is varied, and the food is really good. Highly recommend! read more

Excellent food and service. The Mexican coffee was delicious. High quality fresh ingredients. Highly recommend !

Another great dinner tonight husband and I both ordered the 3 tacos dinner. Carnitas and Calafia taco (pork shoulder, chorizo, red sauce and potatoes) DELISH! The Mango Mojito to top it off, should have taken a pic of that too...next time for sure!!! read more

Calafia Kitchen - Calafia Tacos & Carnitas Taco. The staff never disappoints...Great Drinks Great Food. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Livermore, California

Saw this place on Yelp, food tastes amazing and service was wonderful. Good atmosphere all around.

We have eaten here twice, consistently good. I can't believe it took so long to try it. Service was attentive as well. Definitely be on the rotation. read more

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If you're looking for a brunch area that's simple and cute, this is the one! Our server was really attentive and friendly. I loved my calafia Benedict it had so much flavor and my boyfriend liked his burrito! I really recommend this spot as someone who loves brunch. read more

Calafia Kitchen - Calafia Benidict and Breakfast Burrito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Livermore, California

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I've been wanting to try this place for a while now with all the raves and I finally came for lunch with my cousin on a Thursday, 10/16/25. There was no wait and we got a kind gentleman server. He was great. I got the Philly cheesesteak with garlic fries and my cousin got the Calafia eggs Benedict. The garlic fries were really good, I finished it all. I took one bite of the cheesesteak and I was so disappointed! It was so bland and had no flavor. The bread was stale. The meat was thicker than I liked. Usually Philly cheesesteak has really thinly sliced beef. It barely had any grilled onions. And the cheese was not even a melty cheese, they used Swiss. Usually it's with provolone, American, or cheese whiz. It was just dry and nothing about it screamed cheesesteak, it was the worst "cheesesteak" I've had. I couldn't get past just one bite. Also, my cousin said her hollandaise sauce was bland too. Her dish was just mediocre. With so many other places to try, I'm not sure if I'll come back. If I do, I'll try something else, but def no more cheesesteak for me. read more

Never been disappointed. Food is always fresh, well prepared to your liking and served hot. Our favorite every Sunday. Service is top notch. Friendly and welcoming.The ambiance is simple. Clean welcoming indoor and out. read more

This spot seemed pretty lowkey to me but it was pretty amazing! Our server was super nice and he gave my girlfriend a complimentary piece of cake for her bday! The food came out pretty quick too and it was delicious. I had a coke and the salmon burger, it was hard to choose because many of the options looked great. Overall a really great spot read more

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This quaint restaurant is clean with amazing service. The food was good, a bit pricey, but good. The the portion size are generous as well. read more

Calafia Kitchen - Pecan wrapped pecan salmon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Livermore, California

Lovely spot in Livermore. I think the burger I had was yummy but maybe a little more than I bargained for. I did ask which burger had avocado on it, and the server recommended the Calafia Burger. If I read the menu I might have tried a smaller burger and added avocado. I had to remove one of patties and the bacon to bite into it. Everything was cooked to order, and I did ask for it to be medium, so it had a lot of pink, but it was delicious. Now the 4 onion rings were very large! Again, too large to eat without cutting with a knife and fork but those were also tasty. Personal preference is to have bite size food, but I eat way too fast, so large food is good way to slow me down lol. The only thing I might say is the flower garnish was a lovely touch, but I felt super guilty. Like it was just a lunch burger and that flower had to die lol. The service was great though. Side note...I somehow forgot my credit card and went back later and they had it in the register locked up. Phew! They also asked for my id before giving it to me. Thankful for that. read more

Calafia Kitchen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Livermore, California

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Calafia is a family favorite. Everything from breakfast to dinner hits the spot. Hands down my favorite coffee! The staff is friendly and the food is great. What else can you ask for? read more

Food is mediocre. Service is mediocre. It's hot as heck In there. I would have had a better time at Ihop for half the cost. First impressions are important. I don't understand why it's so crowded. Maybe we ordered the wrong things. Bacon was barely cooked, hash browns were soggy filled with grease. I thought for the price I would have had a five star review. I gave two stars just to be nice as I own my own business and know how it could effect them, however if someone would have asked how our food was or asked if we wanted refills it would have helped. I had to flag down the server multiple times. Maybe I was judged and they thought I wasn't going to spend money. I am not sure. I still gave a good tip even though I didn't want to . I will cut my losses and move on. read more

My friends and I enjoyed an amazing breakfast on Saturday at Calafia Kitchen in Livermore. The restaurant was cute inside but we chose to be seated on the patio in front. The menu was very appealing. Everything from Huevos rancheros to Chilaquiles with red or green sauce. They also had crapes, waffles and pancakes. Really something for everyone. The service was excellent. They went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. I was so impressed with the menu and the service. I would recommend them to anyone. They are a treasure right here in Livermore. read more

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The staff was friendly and attentive. The interior is nicely decorated. The food was generally quite good. While I would not order the chilaquiles again (it was 75% chips cut into tiny squares), both my companions enjoyed their dishes and would order them again. I will return and try something else from their extensive menu. read more

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Califia is probably one of our favorite places for a great meal and excellent service. We recently celebrated our anniversary and enjoyed a delicious dinner. My wife had chicken milano (yum) and I had the pecan crusted salmon (yummy). The meal was delicious as always, and the presentation was beautiful. We capped off our meal with a churro desert with ice cream and caramel dipping sauce. Romeo, our server provided excellent service as he has done several times we have dined in and is very pleasant when we have a to go order. read more

Calafia Kitchen - Pecan crusted salmon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Livermore, California

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I should have come for breakfast seems to be the theme here. I came for lunch and it was good. I opted for the 3 taco combo for $15 - fish, shrimp and chicken. They were hefty tacos and they were solid. My dining partners went with the sandwiches with garlic fries and again, quite substantial for the price. So the deal: it's more of a diner feeling with a menu that ranges from salads, to burgers, to mexican to pasta and so on. Usually, I'm a bit weary about those spots, but again, with the mentality it's more of a diner, it makes sense. Located in a strip mall, it has indoor and outdoor seating with lots of parking. I wouldn't say super ambient, but again, for a reasonably priced meal with larger sized portions, it's all good. Overall, a solid little spot. read more

Calafia Kitchen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Livermore, California

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When this place was suggested I was told it was Mexican food, but it's really only half that and so much more. The menu is very broad, and while it does boast Mexican food offerings, they also have burgers and sandwiches, pasta, and even jambalaya. A little surprising and confusing upon first glance. We ordered the honey lime prawns to start, and these were actually quite good. On the menu it said they came with 5, but we were delighted to see that they gave us 6 for our group of 3 to share. The prawns were big, full of flavor, and cooked to perfection. On that note, the service was great! Our server was so nice, eager to assist, and just overall welcoming and friendly. For my main I went with the California chicken sandwich and garlic fries. The sandwich was served on dutch crunch, which seemed new based on recent pictures of the sandwich on Yelp. Unfortunately the bread didn't really have any crunch to it, and there was A LOT of it. The bread to filling ratio was off for bread that wasn't that good. Though I didn't see it mentioned on the menu, I tasted some lime on the sandwich, which was a fun flavor addition. The garlic fries were the star of the main portion on the meal. They were super crispy and had a good amount of garlic, enough that you could taste it in each bite, but not too over powering. There was no real atmosphere here, the place was bright and clean, but didn't have anything that set it apart from any ole fast casual restaurant. Parking was easy, as it's in a pretty big shopping center. read more

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I had the most amazing chilaquiles there! So flavorful and so much food! The tacos were beautiful too, flavorwise just okay but very fresh ingredients. I also loved their variety of mimosas- got a $5 Shirley temple mimosa, which was very tasty! read more

Calafia Kitchen - Shirley temple mimosa - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Livermore, California

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Delicious food, great service, and fun ambiance. I had a carne asada taco and a fish taco. My sister had the carnitas. My favorite was the carne asada. Had a special salad, all delicious. Will definitely come back again if in area. read more

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I had the chilaquiles verdes with steak and café de olla. First time here & loved it ! read more

Calafia Kitchen - CHILAQUILES - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Livermore, California

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My wife and I had a wonderful experience at Calafia in Livermore. Although it is an unassuming place (in a strip mall), with no real "atmosphere" to showcase the type of cuisine, the overall experience was GREAT! Everything we ate was fantastic from the first bite to the very last. Service was very good, we had a chance to speak with the owner and his daughter and we learned more about their style of cooking and their philosophy. A family run business - working hard together and preparing great food! A nice touch - they have nice tropical type flowers on the plates as a part of the presentation. At the end of the meal they offered us some of their home brewed coffee - an interesting (very good) taste: CAFÉ DE OLLA Mexican ground coffee brewed with cinnamon and piloncillo (raw cane sugar). read more

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3 tacos plate was delish! Bonus for offering Shirley Temples and Roy Rogers! And their guacamole is one of the best I've had. Great service and nice location. Outside seating too. Heard they have live music read more

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Service: We were meeting friends here who had arrived before us and gotten a table for 4. We were not greeted or acknowleged when we entered even though the table was near the entrance. Our friends had their drinks so you would think someone would've noticed hey, the last 2 people in the party of 4 showed up, we should take their drink order. For at least 10-15 minutes, no one came over to ask if hubby and I wanted water. After waiting patiently, I finally got someone's attention to come over. Food: Calafia burger looked really good but unfortunately lacked seasoning. Patty was extremely bland. The garlic fries were delicious and would get those again. Huevos a la Mexicana: hubby liked his hash browns but the eggs lacked seasoning and flavor. Also, they only gave 1 flour tortilla. So I guess whoever is in charge of potatoes is doing a great job! Cafe de la olla: hubby enjoyed it and I was happily surprised to see this on the menu. On my way out, I saw the A-frame promoting their $5 mimosas. Would've been nice to have been told this when we were ordering our waters. Their menu has a lot to offer and would return to try some of their other items. read more

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