Dad's Cafe is a local Brentwood diner. We decided to try Dad's Cafe for breakfast. The ambiance is country style, with buckets for lighting. Our server was Adel was great. He was attentive, and friendly. Our breakfast was good. The eggs were prepared as ordered, and the corned beef hash was delicious. The Joe's Special could have been seasoned more, but was still good. Overall, we enjoyed our experience at Dad's Cafe. It's a good local eatery worth visiting. read more

Dad's Cafe - Joe's Special - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brentwood, California

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This used to be our go to place for hearty breakfast or lunch and friendly attentive service. NOT ANYMORE! Prices charged is completely different from menu. Upcharge for this, tax for that. My usual half and half is now almost $16 not including expensive drink.$3.95. There are 2 nephews of owner who work as waitstaff where in their country (Egypt) you have to flag them down instead of periodically coming by table to check on patrons. Its very frustrating and frankly stupid to give a tip for someone who does bare minimum. Not sure what happened but good luck Mitsumi and Bubba. read more

First time here today. Great service, nice booths . Comfortable and quiet for a good breakfast. Eggs cooked perfectly with great tasty bacon and sourdough toast. Server on it refilling my coffee as well. Love it for breakfast! read more

We've been returning patrons for Dad's Cafe for large group events for years. It was recently purchased by a new owner in December and our experience was much worse this time. 1. Prices were have been increased exponentially compared to the previous owner (a sandwich and fries is about $26 now) 2. Food took longer to come out, compared to prior visits (and there weren't that many customers) 3. We received $80 in gift cards at a local school holiday event last month for Dad's Cafe; however, the new owner will not accept the gift cards. They have an advisement on the front window; however, we believe this may a violation of CA Civil Code 1749.5. Regardless, this is bad business practice. Unfortunately, because of this experience, we do not plan on returning to Dad's Cafe (or Dad's Diner). In a small community, customer service is essential and this new ownership doesn't seem to understand that. read more

Dad's Cafe - Advisement re: gift cards - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brentwood, California

If you're craving that true mom-and-pop cafe experience, look no further than Dad's Cafe. From the moment you walk in, you're wrapped in cozy, nostalgic charm. Like stepping into a local favorite where everyone's treated like family. The vibe is warm, the service is genuine, and the food? Pure comfort on a plate. We came hungry for breakfast classics and left completely satisfied. I ordered the Basic Breakfast, juicy sausage links, perfectly scrambled eggs, golden country potatoes, and thick-cut sourdough toast. Every bite was flavorful, hearty, and made just right. Mickey Mouse pancakes arrived, fluffy, fun, and topped with crispy bacon that we requested extra done (and yes, it was crispy perfection). They also serve lunch and have some tempting appetizers on the menu. We'll definitely be back to explore more. Whether you're a regular or a first-timer, this spot hits all the right notes. Bottom line: Dad's Cafe is the kind of place that reminds you why local diners will always have a place in our hearts. Delicious, down-to-earth, and totally worth the visit. read more

Dad's Cafe - Basic Breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brentwood, California

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I have to say they did not disappoint. It's that hometown vibe and portions that will make you come back. The food was healthy and hardy. Portions so large, I was eating breakfast for dinner. It was tasty as all get out. Service is quick and attentive. Make sure you come here for breakfast once. And like Arnold Schwarzenegger said, "You'll be back". Support your local establishments read more

When ordering add a few tweaks to have the best breakfast. I have learned to always ask for extra crispy potatoes where ever I go. Dads cafe did not disappoint. My husband regrets not doing it. I would only request the English muffin be toasted more for the eggs Benedict but it was still good. My husband enjoyed his chicken fried steak but had no seasoning to his potatoes unlike mine. read more

Dad's Cafe - Chicken fried steak - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brentwood, California

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I love this place I bring my mother here when she's craving some breakfast in the morning instead of cooking at home, it's a simple breakfast spot I couldn't ask for more except their country potatoes it's not what everyone might think it is it could have more added to them than just salt and pepper but other than that the service is great and the ambience is nice and quiet 10/10 recommend. read more

Came here on a Saturday morning. It was pretty busy, and a lot of people came in with huge parties. Fortunately, I was here to place a to-go order. Upon entering, it's a pretty warm and cozy vibe. I was helped right away, and the lady was super nice and helpful in picking what to order. While waiting, they have little old-school sticker machines and toys that you pay .50 - $1 for. It just brought back memories as a kid. Selection isn't the same, but it just brought me back. I ordered: 1. Dad's Breakfast sandwich - the sandwich had a thick slice of ham, thick bacon, and cheese topped with an over medium egg. It was a messy perfection. It hit the spot. 2. Corn beef hash and eggs - So simple but delicious. I liked that it didn't come with the fancy chopped bell peppers and onions on everything. It was definitely what I needed. Surprisingly, I finished it all. The potatoes and corn beef hash was perfectly seasoned that i didn't need to add ketchup or tapatio. 3. French Toast - We didn't eat it until we got home, and it was fire. Their syrup was amazing as well. The bread was fluffy and not overly eggy. 4. Pancakes - just like the French toast, it did not disappoint If I am ever in the area, I would definitely want to come back. Highly recommend. read more

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The food was good and was ready within minutes. The food came out hot. Service was courteous and fast. One thing to point out is that they only take cash so come prepared with cash. Prices are reasonable for the servings and the food and service. It's a great alternative to the usual spots in Brentwood like Dennys or Black Bear in Oakley. read more

Dad's Cafe - Mex Omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brentwood, California

It's about time, This place has been going down hill for sometime now. The inside was so run down. We actually stopped going to Dad's because it was so filthy and run down. read more

The ambiance of the restaurant is not good. This restaurant needs remodeling. Our server was nice. The Philly Cheese Steak sandwich and fries for $17.99 was just okay. The steak was thin-sliced, over-cooked and tough to chew. The bread was like as if it has been microwaved because it was not fresh, crispy and moist although it was toasted. read more

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It was my second time eating at Dad's on Sunday. Sunday in the late morning is probably one of the busier times to come here, but it's a nice spot to dine with family, especially with young kids. The staff is friendly and attentive, so service was great. The inside of the restaurant is kinda quaint/nostalgic looking, like it looks original to the restaurant. It's well up-kept. Yesterday I ordered the Dad's club sandwich with sweet potato fries. I thought both items were fine, although the regular fries are better than the sweet potato fries. My kids love the Mickey Mouse pancakes with bacon, and my in laws love the Dad's burger. I feel like once I find my "thing" here I'll love it. read more

Dad's Cafe - Dad's Club sandwich and Sweet Potato Fries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brentwood, California

Love this place but I guess it's under new ownership and my favorite Enchilada omelette is no longer on the menu, so sad but still great place read more

Cute little hole-in-a-wall type of place in a shopping center. Had the following: Dad's breakfast burrito = 7/10 Chorizo & Eggs = 7/10 The service was great! The food was pretty good. I'd come back to try more dishes! read more

The owner doesn't know how to park and has an issue with taking up 2 out of the 3 front parking spots. It's pretty unfortunate for those that are handicapped or struggle with mobility. read more

Dad's Cafe - 0/10 parking job - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brentwood, California

Walking into the cafe you get that nostalgic feel for the place. Spacious and a bit outdated. Went in with a party of 8 including 3 kids and was seated very quickly. Waitress came out asked us for drinks and that came out promptly. Once we got our plates which also came out shortly the food did not disappoint. Chicken fried steak with eggs and a biscuit hit the spot. The gravy was good and my overall experience was a good one. If invited to comeback to this place I'd show up. read more

The is always great. A little pricey. The server dropped the check at our table long before we were done. I then noticed there were 2 total prices. One for cash, one for card. Not a big deal but it would be nice to know this going in. My big complaints this.... When I took to check up front to pay I asked if they have a senior discount. I have heard they do but you have to ask for it. I go there fairly often but never knew this. So I asked. The woman at the cashier desk said yes they do, but she didn't know how to apply it. I reconfirmed that they do have a senior discount and she reconfirmed that they do but she didn't know how to apply it and then off. Needless to say I will definitely think twice before going there again. read more

This was our first time ordering Dad's Cafe. I called around 2:10 and someone immediately answered the phone and confirmed that my order was correct. I ordered two Corned Beef Hash & Eggs Breakfasts and one kid's Mac-N-Cheese. The food was ready when I got there. The staff was very nice and asked me if I'd like any condiments and utensils to go. I got some salt, pepper, ketchup, and utensils. Once we got home we were amazed with the display of food. The corned beef hash is the best in the area second to the late Mimi's Cafe. Perfect sunny side up eggs for both orders. Hash browns were soft with some crunch to them which I really liked. The buttered toast was soft and toasted to absolute perfection. I enjoyed them not over seasoning the food sometimes restaurants tend to add too much of something which can ruin the whole dish. I added a little salt and pepper to my eggs and hash browns and that did the job. As a foodie I have gone everywhere looking for anything that comes close to Mimi's Cafes Corned Beef Hash locally and this spot was the hidden gem we finally found. Our little one loved the Kids Mac-N-Cheese which came with a side of fries. We look forward to ordering more stuff off of the menu soon. We will definitely be back. Shoutout to the staff for doing an excellent job. read more

Dad's Cafe - Corned Beef Hash and Eggs Breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brentwood, California

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very good breakfast place food is delicious and services are friendly, fast, very attentive and efficient. definitely going back for breakfast and lunch. read more

We love this place and come here regularly for breakfast. I usually order the veggie blanket and add chorizo or ham. The service is great, I forgot their names but we usually are served by a brunette women who serves mimosas with the juice on the side (thank you;-) or a young man who I think is a relative to the owner that is always extremely nice and attentive. Lunch there was good as well, but this is definitely our favorite breakfast spot. read more

Dad's Cafe - a plate of pasta with chicken and broccoli - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brentwood, California

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although they do serve large portions, the food was over cooked, under seasoned and forgettable. The Service wasnt terrible, but not wowing by any means, and its an old place that could probably use a refresh on the decor. read more

Service and breakfast burrito were really good. Took it home to finish it and decided to try the salsa with my burrito the salsa 10000% tastes like someone put a cigarette out in it. Theres no way someone didn't handle it after smoking or handled the ingredients for the salsa while smoking. Never going back after that. I don't think I'll ever be able to easy salsa again. You can see flakes of ash in the salsa. All the black flakes in the photo aren't ingredients it's literally ash. read more

Dad's Cafe - All those black flakes are ash from a cigarette. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brentwood, California

I've been coming here for a few years now and will not be going back. Not sure when they raised their prices but I called in a for a linguica and eggs breakfast minus the eggs and was still charged $28! I didn't even get a drink. read more

Well, that was one of the MOST disappointing breakfasts I have ever had!! And the service was incredibly bad!! I ordered the basic breakfast (eggs, breakfast potatoes, bacon, and toast). The eggs and toast were fine. The bacon was not even a little bit warm and the breakfast potatoes were just potatoes. When a menu differentiates hash browns from breakfast potatoes, I expect the potatoes to have a difference. These were just cubes of potatoes with no onion, green pepper, etc. I told the waitress that the bacon was cold and she came by twice and mentioned it. Nothing was ever done about it though. I also asked 2 different people (our waitress and the person that delivered our food) if they have any sugar free jam. Neither returned with a reply after going to check. We had to ask 3 people to get more coffee. Never going back...... read more

Enter at your own Risk! This is what happened to us. We were celebrating our friend's birthday when the waitress asked how come she didn't eat her steak, she responded it was over cooked that it wasn't Medium cooked as she asked for. The waitress suggested to see if she could make her another one. Well a bald man with glasses came back with the same steak, (that by the way she only tried one piece) and Rudely challenged her like a bully that her steak was cooked exactly how she wanted!! Wow!! There was no greeting upon his approach just bad behavior and just an absolute aggressive attitude! No apologies, no let us make another one, nothing! And the sad part is we the five elderly ladies were so appalled knowing that it was the actual owner!!! Birthday girl and the other ladies kept quiet we couldn't believe this. So sad. First and last time in this whole in the wall! terrible service from the owner. The waitress was nice and had no words. Geez read more

This place is DISGUSTING. I ordered a bunch of food for pickup on DoorDash. First of all my hot chocolate came with hairs on the lids. It was stuck to the tape that they taped over the drink space. The corned beef looked dreadful. NOTHING LIKE THE PHOTO. Just a sad small spoiled pile of meat. Tasted disgusting. I felt bad for my husband. The meat lovers hash was okay. The only thing that looked like the photo. How are you ppl in business?? Have some pride in your profession. Who just puts a pile of crap together and sells it like that?? read more

Solid breakfast restaurant. California omelet was very good. Hash browns were a bit greasy tasting and undercooked. Breakfast potatoes were a bit cold and not browned on one side. Sausage was good quality but again not very warm. Prices were very reasonable. read more

Yesterday my extended family and I came here to have a late lunch together. The food was lackluster, but the service was good and it wasn't anything worth complaining about at that point. However, THREE of our party got food poisoning. And we don't live in the same household, nor did we eat out anywhere else together. The only common denominator we can think of is the oil the food is cooked in here went bad and they're still using it. Needless to say we will not be back. read more

This afternoon I went to this restaurant with my mother to get some French toast. The first set of French toast was really burned and I sent it back. The waitress spoke to the owner and who then told me there was not much that they could do, I asked just to make it a less burned. They then sent me these the second time! They were still very burned. They were very unpleasant throughout the entire ordeal. If i at least received good service i would've felt better but the service was TERRIBLE and they were rude. Will not be returning to this restaurant. DO NOT RECOMMEND. read more

Dad's Cafe - Burnt French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brentwood, California

Great place for breakfast or lunch Wonderfull family atmosphere The food is amazing. read more

Dad's Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brentwood, California

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Fast friendly service. Good food. Chicken fried steak was great. Rueben sandwich very tasty.

Most of the Food is bland. Literally 60% oil and 40% food. Dripping in oil. Customer service is terrible!! Restaurant made mistakes, tries to blame customer. Definitely would not recommend! read more

Foods aways good service awsome staff friendly and most of the time dad asks how ur food I just realized they reopened after the pandemic. U can't go wrong with dads. read more

Good food, large portions, pricey. There may be better options. Inconsistency in preparing meals, oftentimes the chef's salad is missing ingredients. The garlic cheese bread needs a new recipe. read more

Well I got the reuben sandwich, and it was so dry and hard, i could not only chew it, i couldn't eat it. So instead of waste it, i ordered au jus, and I'm still having a heck of a time chewing and swallowing the sandwich. I almost chocked a few times. I do not recommend it for anyone. It's a choke risk. The clam chowder was server cool. I couldn't eat it. Who wants cold soup. The side salad was good. And the soda was good. The meatloaf sandwich was not that great, but it was edible. I wish we'd had went to another restaurant instead. I don't think I'll be back. read more

Good food, service and menu variety. The good is always good and they have specials that are exceptional! Hometown, comfy ambiance.

Ordered catering for 40 Junior High Students and the pancakes, eggs and sausages were perfect! Picked up the order and it was hot and ready and brought to my car right on time. Excellent service. read more

Quiet little spot just off Brentwood Blvd. Very friendly, quick service, and huge portions being served with great flavoring. My son and I frequent on his late start days cause he loves the pancakes. Definitely recommend to anyone looking for a genuine mom and pop style dinner. read more

I was so surprised to find this little cafe food was great, staffing were amazing and the waitress was so attentive I loved it and will be returning great place read more

Dad's Cafe - Big Bacon and Eggs Breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brentwood, California