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    Darla Cafe

    3.9 (262 reviews)
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    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials

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    Chicken karage and waffle breakfast
    Christina S.

    Found this lovely place on Yelp when I was searching for a breakfast place near Hakone Gardens. We were welcomed in as the first customers of the morning, server was very friendly and accommodating. The menu is American Asian fusion, and their duck confit and waffle breakfast was absolutely delicious! For a group of eight, we ordered all different breakfast plates, and we finished them without anything leftover. Food was so flavorful and I loved the unique fusion of menu items. Inside the cafe, it was very clean, and had a nice, cozy feel to it. Parking was easy to find across the street as we arrived right when the cafe opened. I would love to go back another time and try their lunch items as well. Wonderful place to have breakfast!

    Tofu scramble
    Laura S.

    Food taste and quantity was good! The wait for the food was a little longer than expected, but understandable given they were pretty busy for lunch on a Saturday. My tofu scramble was very good, would gladly get again.

    Samantha V.

    i LOVEE the cutesy aesthetic decor and food of this place!! been wanting to try this place forever!!! we were so excited!! the menu has so much yummy options. the service was friendly however we waited around 30-40 minutes for our food to finally come. i'm not exaggerating like i have the time stamps are in my pictures. like understand they wanted to make our food delicious and pretty but we haven't waited this long for food especially brunch in a while. my friend was slowly losing it. the wait was so long our sweet waiter noticed and gave us free potatoes to munch on while we waited. also my friend's food was cold when it came out yes the food was yummy!!! i got the florence benedict which came with CRISPY kale. a fun surprise. texture giving crispy seaweed!! (doesn't taste like seaweed dw) wasn't expecting it when i put my fork through, the sauce over the eggs SO GOOD AND BUTTERY love the touch of pomograte with the kale yuzu pancake - got one cake on the side, sweet but also with yuzu light sour taste, hot fluffy iced jasmine with lychee - light taste of lychee very light subtle - jasmine watered down, lychee syrup we want to come back to try more food...but idk if we can wait that long for food

    Allison V.

    A darling Asian-American fusion cafe in downtown Saratoga! This neighborhood gives Stars Hollow vibes. With so many interesting options on the menu, our party shared a couple plates: Loco Moco 1: Wagyu beef patty was nice and tender Loco Moco 2: I preferred this version with the Karaage Ricotta Pancakes: initially drawn to this because of the Yuzu glaze! However, I found the sauce to be bitter and the batter too cakey to my liking. Overall, great presentation of food, but the taste fell a bit short of expectations. Service was slow, possibly since we were sitting outside, but the staff were very nice and welcoming. There was plenty of parking in the back lot. If you're not in a rush and looking for a solid brunch spot, Darla would still be a great option!

    Loco moco
    Howard B.

    We stopped in for a late Sunday lunch. We sat outside on the back deck. There's a huge tree in the center of the patio. The menu was excellent and very creative. From the menu, I already knew that we'd be returning. My waistline won't let me order everything on one visit!

    garden scramble
    Margaret T.

    Cute brunch spot in Saratoga with friendly service, but not really special in terms of the dishes. Met up with a friend for a late weekday lunch and staff kindly accommodated my dog. I got the garden scramble ($21) which came with a piece of toast and a serving of potatoes/sweet potatoes. It wasn't really anything mind-blowing but felt fairly healthy and I had a good portion to take home for a second serving. I also got the yok lor coffee ($6.50) which is basically Thai iced coffee with milk. They said it was similar to Vietnamese iced coffee and I immediately followed up by asking whether it would be very sweet. Our server said he would be able to make it less sweet, and he absolutely delivered!

    Salmon Benedict
    Sarah J.

    Relaxing, beautiful ambience with friendly, attentive service and fantastic food! The menu options are varied and unique, with an obvious eye toward detail and quality. We came for brunch on our anniversary and we loved it. We are definitely going back!

    Leslie N.

    The ambiance is cozy, w/ plenty of seating. There is a parking lot behind the restaurant. Service was slow and food took too long to come out but they are understaffed that day. The bathrooms were not clean. The food was alright. I like how unique the menu items are. I would not be back, but it was a good try!

    Chef's Special: "Thai-Green Fusion" Beef Rib w/ turmeric rice, salad, tzatziki ($35) + Breakfast Plate: Eggs, bacon, rainbow potatoes ($19)
    Cherylynn N.

    I'm surprised Darla Café was so chill on the weekend. Places that offer Bottomless Mimosas can get wild and ratchet (anyone remember Lime in The Castro?). I can't do mimosas anymore but it's fun to watch the drunken shenanigans. "Dis iz meeeee after 10 miiiimooooosaaaas" *Faceplants on table* Darla Café opened two years ago and has been on my list to try after reading the owners are three friends from SF. And, with a menu that looks to be inspired by popular SF brunch spots like Sweet Maple, Blackwood, and Son & Garden. Unlike other hot brunch spots, Darla Café accepts rezzies which is a big plus! We visited on a Saturday around 11 am and was shocked that there was no line or wait, and there were only a couple of tables eating. M E N U AZN fusion brunch fare and Modern Thai dinner fare. Beer, wine, and low abv cocktails (sake and soju). Bottomless mimosas for $25 pp (90 minute limit). F O O D * Chef's Special: "Thai-Green Fusion" Beef Rib w/ turmeric rice, salad, tzatziki ($35): https://tinyurl.com/yc6t56k7 Staff said, this was a Thai and Greek fusion dish. Seemed interesting enough to try but when it arrived, it was just two different cuisines plated together. It felt disjointed and the flavor combo didn't work. My fav part of the dish was the biryani-like rice, fragrant and served hot. The beef rib was meaty and tender but didn't have much flavor and could have been warmer. The undressed greens w/ cucumbers+ pickled onions and tzatziki was fine but seemed like random plate fillers. I wish they didn't water down the nam jim (thai chili dipping) so much but understandable for the area. I asked if they had thai chilies, thai chili powder, or sriracha (basically any AZN hot sauce) but was told they only had tabasco or cholula. * Breakfast Plate: Eggs, bacon, rainbow potatoes ($19) The scrambled eggs were more like a thin omelet with browning. Served with two thin slices of bacon, and a mound of crispy breakfast potatoes seasoned with an earthy truffle oil (best thing on the plate!) * Sides: https://tinyurl.com/4u8ajzbb - Avocado ($4) - Chicken Sausage ($8) - Fries ($5) Only tried the diner style fries which were hot and crunchy. S E R V I C E Staff is polite but service is unusually slow for brunch service and for not being busy (less than 25% capacity). It took nearly 30 minutes for the sides to come out with entrees arriving 10 minutes later. No check-ins and you have to flag staff down for things. A M B I A N C E Modern rustic charm. Cozy patio with a huge oak tree in the middle. P A R K I N G Private lot in back. Overall, our brunch at Darla Cafe was underwhelming for the steep price points ($100+ for two after tip with no alkie). Maybe we ordered wrong or the food was better when they first opened? However, with few Asian food options in Big Basin, Darla Café is def worth trying esp if you're looking for photogenic AZN fusiony brunch food with no wait.

    Soft shell crab Benedict
    Steph L.

    The menu was extensive and very unique. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. The decor inside was sleek and I loved the ambiance. We ended up sitting outside which was not as fancy but still nice and was able to seat a large party. They have a parking lot in the back. The service was ok. I think my favorite was the soft shell crab. I thought the food taste wise was just ok, but the presentation and the variety made eating here enjoyable.

    Chris D.

    Was getting brunch with some friends and one of them recommend this place as they had seen on Tiktok. The restaurant is very clean and relaxing atmosphere. It definitely gives brunch vibes. We got a reservation for 12:30 but it did not seem like it was particularly needed. Even though it was not packed, service was a little lacking. We got our drink orders in and we got our drinks and had to wait before the waiter took our order for our food. And even after that, the food came out randomly. We got our first order, 5 minutes for our other 2 items, and a whopping 10 minutes after for our final item. DRINKS Blueberry matcha latte: This was on the special menu at the time. The blueberry syrup was good but the matcha itself was lacking. Definitely tasted grassier than matcha usually is and bitter. Upon mixing everything, the drink was overall better but nothing amazing. 2/5 Thai Tea Tini: This was their take on an espresso martini but using thai tea? The drink was very light and fragrant. I personally would have preferred if it was a little more thai tea forward but not bad. Also no garnishes. 3.5/5 Espresso Martini: Very simple and a classic. All the components mixed together very well and the coffee and vodka tastes did not overpower one another. 5/5 MAINS Duck and Waffle: A take on chicken and waffles x duck l'orange. While the duck was tender, the waffles were extremely dry. The orange sauce was a bit heavy and too thick that it didn't really soften the waffles. 3/5 French Toast: My favorite of everything, the french toast was moist yet remained slightly toasted. Fruits were fresh. A classic but nothing too different. 4.5/5 Lobster Benedict: The lobster was overcooked and a little too rubbery. It also took them over 10 minutes to get this to us after we got everything else so I am not sure what happened and if it was sitting out there and got overcooked while it sat. 1/5 Overall, a bit disappointed. There were a couple items left on the menu that piqued my interested but unsure on whether I would return.

    Darla's scramble
    Liz Y.

    We visited Darla Café in Saratoga and tried a couple of their dishes. The Darla's Scramble was delicious--loaded with candied bacon, tomato, onions, avocado, and cheddar. The flavors were well-balanced, and the cheese wasn't overpowering. It came with a side of roasted sweet potatoes and regular potatoes, both perfectly crispy on the outside and seasoned with a nice touch of truffle. We also ordered the karaage and waffle, which fell a bit short of expectations. The karaage could've been crispier, and the waffle wasn't crispy on the outside or fluffy inside--it tasted a bit stale. That said, we really enjoyed the scramble and the overall vibe of the café. We'd come back again to try their dinner menu next time. Tip: They have a jar of house-made marmalade on the side, which is absolutely delicious with toast! Definitely worth trying.

    Soft shell crab sandwich
    Sean L.

    3.5 stars I've been wanting to try this place for a while, and since I had a class across the street, my wife suggested we finally go. She got the soft-shell crab roll with French fries. My pancakes were good, though they could have used a little butter and been a touch less overcooked. Presentation was nice, and the service was decent. We probably should've tried a coffee, but I'm open to coming back to explore more of the menu.

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    3 years ago

    We lucked into this gem by accident. Bright, warm and welcoming - the food was delicious and service superb. We will definitely be back

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    Service is a bit slow and no gluten free bread but food is good and brunch is great! Probably the best breakfast in Saratoga.

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    An excellent place to grab brunch with delicious food. Really good service too. You can't go wrong with the chicken and waffles.

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    Fresh upbeat ambience and pleasant service. Welcoming! Meal enjoyed by all from the refreshingly different menu!

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    Ask the Community - Darla Cafe

    Are we allowed to bring cakes into the restaurant?

    Yes, did it yesterday. They charge $1 per person extra.

    Are they open for dinner on Valentine's Day?

    Can you make reservations for brunch on weekend ? Or is walk-ins for brunch okay?

    Walk-ins are okay

    Is there coffee/espresso drinks available?

    They list coffee/espresso, but I've not ordered as only had their delicious Italian soda and Thai ice tea😋

    Do you need to make reservations for Sunday brunch?

    We went for a Sunday brunch with a group of 6 and we were just able to walk in. They seemed to have plenty of space.

    What are the hours?

    Our hours for breakfast, brunch and lunch are going to be 8.30 am.-2.30 pm. everyday

    Hi, do you have vegan options?

    Yes, we do have vegan option available

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    Sue's Gallery Cafe

    Sue's Gallery Cafe

    4.5
    (824 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    Finally got to come back here after so many years! I just remember there were long lines and…read moresometimes a wait to snag a table. Luckily we came during Saratoga classic car Sunday and i think it deters people since they can't park on the street so luckily less people than normal. Learned that their bakery items are from Sakura bakery which i really like! I got the hojicha latte no sugar, avocado toast, and pistachio rose gluten free cake. The hojicha latte is the best ive tried so far! So good even without sugar, smooth but still a deep toasted taste and not grainy. The pistachio rose cake was nice and rosey and generous. Really liked the avocado toast with a nice balsamic sauce. Overall def recommend and want to come back to try more of their drinks and bakery items!!

    This is an alright spot to get your coffee fix in the Saratoga area. We wanted some coffee before…read moreour morning hike and found this spot nearby. They have plenty of outdoor seating at their front patio, which is perfect since we had our pups with us. Service was friendly and our drinks were ready in a timely manner despite it being busy. I ordered the Iced Aztec Mocha and it was alright, nothing special, but provided the coffee fix I needed. Overall, this is a decent spot if you're looking for a local coffee shop in the area. I wouldn't go out of my way for it, but if I find myself in Saratoga area, I'll consider them as a possible option.

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    Bloom

    Bloom

    4.3
    (1.9k reviews)
    6.3 mi
    $$

    Yes , yes and yes…read more Service , delicious dishes , huge amount of food , clean bathrooms , smily waiters . Smells great , neat and not so overcrowded Saturday noon. Bright and well designed place . Perfect for late brunch with good friend . Owners are around and walking between tables and asking how you doing . Thank you guys !

    Final Thoughts: 4.20/5.0…read more Contrary to many other opinions, I personally really like brunch. It really is more for the vibes and spending time with my friends and family versus the food sometimes. For some reason, this place has always been on my list of to-go brunch places, but I've just never had the chance to go here. After our matcha run, my friend and I decided to go here for brunch. It was around a 45 minute wait today. On their Yelp, appears to be quite the quaint place to to get food and relax. Will definitely be a 4 star for me. Food: Jumbo Crab Bene with seasonal fruit: 4.0/5 This is their fresh lump crab with sliced avocado, whole grain mustard and poached eggs stacked on lightly toasted English muffins, topped with scratch made Hollandaise sauce and garnished with locally sourced microgreens. This is served with either house potatoes or seasonal fruits. The lump crab is actually fresh crab I believe. There are some pieces of the shell that were still in there. I'm honestly not even mad because that's a pretty big indicator that it's the fresh crab meat picked out. The egg is nicely poached with a runny yolk. Hollandaise sauce is quite nice and light. The Dijon mustard was quite strong for me and did overwhelm some of the other flavors on the plate. It does add a nice flavor, but occasionally, it was too much. For the English muffin, it was quite thick, so it felt kind of dry. It's noted to be slightly toasted, but its somewhat hard to tell with the mustard, crab meat, and poached egg on top, which are mainly wet items. Avocado is perfectly ripe. I'm not an avocado person, but this one did it just right for me. The fruits came with blackberries, blueberries, strawberries, apples, cantaloupe, and honeydew. Very refreshing and needed after the savory foods. Philly Steak Sandwich with garlic fries: 4.0/5 This sandwich has grilled steak with peppers, onions, and mushrooms topped with provolone cheese on a toasted baguette with mayo and a light teriyaki drizzle. Will come with either a side of house salad or garlic fries. I really liked how they caramelized the onions and peppers inside of this. There's that additional sweetness from it that works well with the steak and cheese. Very tender meat. The bread also seemed kind of big and just almost dry too. Not too big of a concern given the amount of filling that they give. My friend choose the garlic fries and those were amazing. The cut is just right and the crisp on the outside is just so good. You can taste the garlic, but I could do with even more garlic to it. --------- Quality: Fresh Something I really like is that they use real crab in their jumbo crab bene. You can actually feel the tiny pieces of the shell in it, which usually means its fresh. The food did take a second to come out, but both were piping hot. My friends onions and veggies were quite caramelized, which is nice. Brings out a lot of the flavor component in the sandwich. The fries were actually so good too. I wanted the side of garli fries, but it was convenient that his came with it. Super crispy, nice size, flavor is good. May need a little more fresh garlic, but overall, really good. Price: Reasonable Prices seem reasonable for what they give. Initially, it does lean more on the expensive side, but their portion sizes are larger than your average brunch place. Prices will range from between $18 to $24, with a few outliers. Service: Very sweet workers Very nice service here. Everyone was sweet, greeted us, and checked on us. Our food did take a little longer than some others around us. For us, it was around a 25-30 minute wait after ordering our food. Even the table next to us that were seated after got their food first. The food did come out fresh, so I'm not really complaining. They did let us know and give us little updates about our wait and food though. Ambiance: Classic Brunch Spot The space is nice and looks slightly cramped inside. It was just my friend and I and they gave us a seat right in the corner next to the window. Honestly, probably the best spot for me and the person who seated us also noted that it was his favorite spot in the house. I didn't see much beyond from what was seen by the door. The space looks fairly small, but fit a decent amount of tables with walking space in between still. Always love the open kitchen. It's fun to watch what happens behind the scenes. Location/Parking: Large space It's located right on Saratoga Avenue. There is a Lucky grocery store here, so there is a lot of parking around. We really didn't have any concerns finding a space at all.

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    Holders Country Inn Cupertino

    Holders Country Inn Cupertino

    4.0
    (1k reviews)
    4.9 mi
    $$
    Outdoor seating
    Full bar

    Holder's Country Inn recently expanded their dinner menu. Many new items have been added including…read morestarters, entrees, sandwiches and salads. Entrees include: - Fresh Salmon - Pan-Seared Branzino (European Sea Bass) - Seafood Pasta - Chicken Alfredo - Baked Lasagna - Chicken Parmesan - Cioppino Starters include: - Garlic Fries - Beef Nachos - Blackened Salmon Tacos - Fried Calamari I have been trying out items like the Baked Lasagna, Blackened Salmon Tacos and BBQ Ribs. Holder's provides you with good value and portions. Their service is still very good.

    Lovely atmosphere. Mediocre food. Good service…read more I came here with my mom. As soon as we walked in, I was taking a back by the ambience. The floor plan of the restaurants a little weird it's very easy to get in peoples way and with service people hustling and bustling around it felt difficult to get around easily. It also wasn't obvious where the front of the restaurant was. There's an entrance from the parking area and then there's a entrance from the main street. There's really no podium or anything to approach. The bathrooms are very out-of-the-way, but also a little difficult to get to. There were a lot of life-size human posters that made it a little difficult to get to the bathrooms themselves. The outdoor patio area looked absolutely amazing and spacious. I definitely would recommend if you need space for a big group to meet up to come here. Ordered: Corn hash eggs, Benedict This came with two eggs, Benedict hashbrowns on an English muffin with corn beef. The corn beef was very disappointing. The eggs were delicious. The hollandaise sauce was amazing. It was just that beef that was really low quality and low Vibin. I would definitely order something else next time. Unfortunately, the quality of the corn has beef and the odd floor plan made me give it three out of five stars. I think there are other country inns that I would rather go to. Recommend for big groups if you're not really looking for a fabulous meal.

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    Tamra Grill Catering

    Tamra Grill Catering

    4.3
    (489 reviews)
    1.2 mi

    Had a chance to try Tamra for a work lunch and enjoyed the experience. The restaurant is located…read morenear a gas station, but when you walk in it's very cute. THe service here was really nice and the food was fresh. For our order we got: * 6 sampler dips - this was fun to try because there were so many options of dips to try. I really enjoyed the hummus and labneh as well as the other dip that looked like hummus. The pita you could tell was very fresh, but a little smaller in size than what I have seen before * Chicken skewers - this came on a bed of rice with roasted tomatoes and zucchini. There was also a sauce drizzled on top which was nice. This dish I enjoyed the meat. I felt the rice was a little off though and the tomato was a little thicker than it should have been. Overall though enjoyed the company and the time here!

    Falastini food on the borders of Saratoga and Cupertino? Man, we lucky out here in South Bay…read more I've been wanting to try Tamra Grill for so long, especially since those in the South Bay know that this corner restaurant has just bad juju. So many restaurants have come and gone over the last few decades, I really hope Tamra Grill is here to stay. They're located in the same area as the real estate company and our favorite neighborhood classical-music-blasting Diamond gas station. There's outdoor seating and lots of indoor spots as well. Great for parties, date night, and those with dogs on their outdoor patio. The only wish I have for improvement is the longer than usual wait time for food. Yes, the food is fresh and made with local ingredients, which as we all know now is just how Palestinians do it. So the wait is worth it. But it's a lot to ask if you're hangry, just order yourself some chicken liver hummus and one bite of that delicious goodness with their pillowy-soft bread will soothe all your hanger. The eggplant musaka'a was so flavorful and just to die for with that creamy bechamel cheese right out of the oven. Their tagliatelle chicken meatballs was also our favorite. Al dente and flavorful was the theme for that night. Love that all Palestinian dishes are flavorful and seasoned with parsley or za'atar. Service is SO kind, and it really feels like a homey and family-owned spot, but with an elevated and hint of finer dining aesthetic. Every bite of Falastini cuisine just hits different knowing that their people, culture, cuisine are being attacked and a great antidote is to support all those in the diaspora with your coin. So glad Saratoga and Cupertino get to create a home for Tamra Grill. We need to jazz up the outdoor tarp seating with some olive trees and Jaffa oranges I think. Free Free Falasteen all the way.

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