On my way back from Bodega Bay, we decided to stop at this charming Cafe, just off of Highway-1. A small Cafe, but plenty of seating. Clean and comfortable. Our waitress. There's just one waitress. Extremely nice and friendly. We got to the Cafe at 1:30 P.M., and I was thankful to be given the option of breakfast or lunch. I chose breakfast and my partner, lunch. I always love small family owned and operated businesses (restaurants) and feel the majority of them serve the best meals. I had cream beef on homemade biscuits, with 2 sunny-side up eggs. My partner, grilled cheese sandwich with onion rings. I loved the onion rings as they were made with real onions and not that fake onion you find in most fastfood restaurants. Before taxes and tip, my meal was $18, and my partner's $17. I will definitely recommend this Cafe as you're driving up or down Highway-1. read more

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Stopped here on our way home from Bodega Bay as I was craving something other than seafood I had all weekend lol. What a lovely little place. As soon as I walked in, it felt homey and I just knew I was going to get some fresh ingredients! Service was super helpful and friendly. My husband and I shared the chicken club sandwich with fries and an extra order of onion rings. The sandwich came with an organic marinated grilled chicken breast, bacon, cheddar, avocado, lettuce, onion + housemade mayo on freshly baked sourdough. Everything melded together nicely. That toasted bread was . The French fries were fresh and definitely tasted homemade, I didn't leave one fry behind lol. The onion rings had a very light batter and went down pretty easy. My husband thought they were a little too greasy but they're fried in oil so what are ya gonna do? What I also thought was impressive was that their dip for the onion rings and the ketchup were homemade also and honestly was the best tasting ketchup I've ever had. The elderberry mimosa was also nice on this Sunday afternoon. Highly recommend Estero Cafe. read more

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This is a cute little restaurant with both indoor and outdoor seating, and a country cottage vibe. I was sat immediately and waited on promptly. I ordered the Sonoma omelet with a side of bacon, and the Estero iced coffee. The coffee was yummy, and the omelet was fluffy with lots of fresh veggies. This is one of my favorite brunch spots. read more

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Good food but bad (and slow) service. My partner liked his chicken fried chicken (with biscuit and eggs), and I wasn't super hungry so I got the yogurt parfait, which was good. Main gripe was how long it took to get our food and our check - don't come here if you're looking for a quick meal. read more

We stopped there yesterday for breakfast. We were excited to try this place after hearing all the great reviews. But sadly we were let down. I ordered the mushroom melt. Which was literally two pieces of rock hard toast. Griddled overcooked mushrooms and cheese so hard it was not recognizable. I had to take it apart and try and eat the insides. Which wasn't good at all. No flavor and really tough mushrooms. My husband had an omelette either the same mushrooms which he said were not edible. Otherwise ok. I am sad because the sandwich sounds sounded amazing. I am going to make my own version at home now that I have had it. So that is a positive. But we probably won't be back. Service was fine and the outside area was clean and friendly. But overall 75 dollars is a lot for meh food. read more

There's not many breakfast options in Bodega Bay, but I would not recommend this one. We got sat fast, but the service is slow. I even seen a couple sit and then leave because they were simply waiting for menus. Servers were nice and friendly. The cleanliness isn't up to par. I tried my best to not even look towards the kitchen. There were a lot of flies in which they used fly-fans on the tables to keep them away. I also found dog hair a few times around me. I ordered the breakfast sandwich, and it was alright. I could have made a better one. The Estero cheese had a very strong taste; I wish I would have gotten a different cheese on it, but I just ordered it as is. I picked it off. The other people in my party ordered the Sonoma Omelette, and the Estero cheese killed the taste. The king trumpet mushrooms were good though. Hash browns were bland. The biscuits and gravy were not good and tasted like cardboard. The homemade jam was ok. The only thing we enjoyed was the coffee. It did get busy there. read more

We had our farewell-vacation breakfast here, and it was the perfect Northern California meal. Obviously everything is local and fresh, so it probably doesn't really matter what you order, it'll be delicious. Warning that even on a Monday morning this place gets pretty busy, I imagine it's hard to get in at all on the weekend. It's a very tiny spot, maybe 8-10 small tables inside and 6 or so tables on their front patio. On a chilly June morning I prefer to sit outside and watch people drive or bike by, enjoying the breeze. Here's what I ordered: 2 eggs over medium with hash browns and greens, a side of bacon, a side of sliced avocado, fresh squeezed grapefruit juice, and an iced coffee. It came with beautiful toast (I gave my gluten to Jon) but I kept my fresh berry jam to eat with my potatoes and bacon! I like when all my breakfast foods and egg yolk all kinda mix together, a little of this and that in every bite. Every element of my breakfast was fantastic. Well-seasoned, rich with flavor, and obviously fresh. I loooove the addition of bitter arugula to a breakfast plate; it adds a perfect, peppery, raw, bright note to everything. The juice and coffee were too easy to drink. YUM all around. Our server was a one-man-show who did a beautiful job taking care of many parties. I initially thought "oooh this is gonna take awhile" -- but it really didn't. We had the best morning ever at Estero Cafe. read more

Stop at this little cafe for a coffee on our way to get seafood. Glad we stop, their drip coffee was one of the best I had. Small cafe, sits about 20 and a few tables outside. I will come by for their breakfast because the inside of the restaurant smell great. Lots of nice artworks on the wall. Service was excellent!! read more

Estero Cafe - Artworks on the Wall - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Valley Ford, California

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Both of us had the mushroom melt on sourdough. It was mediocre at best and with the outrageous price it was poor at best. The buttered bread and cheese overwhelmed the thin layer of mushrooms. The texture of the sandwich just didn't work, with mushrooms and spinach falling out on every bite. Side salad was the mixed greens you would get at the grocery store packaged, with some red onion on top. That was it. The onion rings were super thin and the batter fell off before you could dip. No texture and no crunch. Very disappointing. Wish I took a picture. The road noise is pretty terrible on the patio. We were there an hour before lunch closing. Service was wonderful and warm. read more

What a cute little diner/restaurant. Amazing local artist's art work, peppermill, and pizza cutters were neatly displayed for you to purchase. Went for breakfast/brunch on Veterans Day. The waitstaff was welcoming and friendly. We ordered: lavender mimosa - served in a cute mason jar Breakfast salad with an added fried chicken - tasty and light but filling. Chicken was seasoned well. The crispy potatoes went perfectly and the house dressing was simple but so delicious. Blue cheese mushroom bacon burger - super yummy! Bun was toasted but still soft inside. Perfectly cooked meat and mushrooms and cheese was well balanced. I love the fact the mostly everything was locally sourced! Can't wait to try the sister restaurant in Sebastopol! read more

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We stopped here on the way home from Bodega because the location is so convenient. Our server was super nice and we opted to sit on their dog-friendly patio. There were only three servers (one in-training) running around for an entirely-full indoor space and multiple outdoor tables, so they deserved some grace with the service being a little slow. We overheard a server telling another table that almost all of their ingredients and products are local and organic. We love supporting local, just keep in mind you definitely see it reflected in the price tag: we got two meals and one juice and it was almost $60 with tip. With that being said, our food was tasty and you can tell the ingredients are quality. I got the biscuits + gravy and my boyfriend got the chicken fried chicken (or something like that) plate, which came with the chicken, eggs, toast, and hashbrowns. The sourdough toast was thick cut and delicious (obviously I stole a bite); he also really liked their jam! My biscuits + gravy were good: a little lighter on the gravy than I prefer over my biscuits, but it didn't make you feel overly stuffed which was great for the drive home. I think it's a bacon gravy? The biscuits were rectangle and flat-ish - kind of like the size of a frozen hashbrown patty - but other Yelpers have commented on the unique biscuits so it made sense that they were something out of the ordinary. They were buttery and flavorful, just not as fluffy and smothered as I was hoping for. The apple juice deserves its own line because it was perfection. Not too sweet, not too watery... just right! I'm not sure if we would stop again or if next time we'll try out a different local spot along the route, but I definitely recommend giving it a try! read more

While visiting Sonoma County, we stopped by Estero Café for breakfast--and what a great find! I ordered the Huevos Rancheros, and it was so delicious I almost ordered a second one! Believe it or not, it was my first time trying the dish, and now I'm hooked. We also enjoyed the French Toast Combo and the Breakfast Burrito with bacon--everything was flavorful and satisfying. We left our plates completely clean! The staff was kind and welcoming, and the cozy atmosphere made the experience even better. If you're in the area--or even a short drive away--it's definitely worth the stop! read more

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We had a good time here and while the parking situation is a little rough, once you get a spot it's just what you'd expect from a cafe. Coffee comes fast and the food comes out just how you ask. There's nothing fancy or insane going on here but what else do you want from a cafe besides good easy food? The burrito was great, the bacon looked amazing on my wife's sandwich and she loved the tomato soup. Would recommend and will go back! read more

We're so happy we stumbled and tried this awesome place cause our food were so yummy delicious !! Such a cute place and the owner Ryan was incredibly nice and hospitable- Woww ... rarely would get that kind of genuine kindness and service in the big city. We can't wait to come back and bring the rest of the family to enjoy this amazing cafe. Nothing but big love and huge respect to this place :D read more

Really nice people working here. We were so happy to find something that had outdoor seating and was dog friendly during a weekend where rain was heavy and often. Parking is limited and lotsa tourists around. Park at the cute country store and buy a soda and then go over to Estero. Great menu, lots of little creative dishes and the service was so nice and friendly and sweet. Well run, deliciously satisfying food, cooked well, and lots of crab based specials that looked awesome. On a quiet part of Highway 1, go here and be impressed and well taken care of. Thanks for the delicious coffee and food! read more

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This beautiful restaurant needs way more than 5 stars. What a nice mom and pop restaurant that is clean, family friendly, even friendlier staff and not to mention the food was wonderful. I appreciate that they offer any type of food any time of day (they serve breakfast and lunch all day). I came here with my family with two little ones and they kept checking in to make sure we were comfortable. the food was so delicious! We will definitely come back whenever we're in the Bodega Bay Area. Thank you so much! read more

After living in Valley Ford for over 6 months, I finally got in to try the Estero Cafe. My goodness, I'm so impressed. Met a lovely lady named Kat who helped me. The place was incredibly clean, organized & relaxing. I ordered a Benedict (didn't get a photo) & the breakfast sandwich. Made on freshly baked sourdough from a local bakery. Omg, everything was so tasty. Will be back to try more things on their menu. You should stop in read more

Estero Cafe - Breakfast sandwich w/ bacon & spinach on fresh sourdough - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Valley Ford, California

We had a delightful breakfast at the Estero Cafe. The service was impeccable and the food was so fresh, local & delicious. We split an omelette w/ hashbrowns & sourdough and added a side of bacon + English muffin. Our server Diana was wonderful. Friendly, professional and definitely made our experience more memorable. We noticed a sign that celebrated the local partner vendors and you can tell the difference when you taste the food. We will definitely be back! read more

Estero Cafe - Pet friendly patio! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Valley Ford, California

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I'm an avid Diet Coke drinker and they had a delicious diet option, Along with their chicken sandwich and it was amazing. But what made this spot good was the service, We had a wonderful waitress and she was nice and bubbly kudos to her! read more

Estero Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Valley Ford, California

Estero Cafe is a quaint small cafe on hwy 1 in Valley Ford near Bodega Bay. The menu for breakfast was pretty standard, and food above par but not "knock your socks off" quality. From what I remember, a little on the pricier side but everything was local so worth supporting the local economy. Service, although business was slow, took a while to get attention from staff. read more

Estero Cafe - Biscuits n' gravy! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Valley Ford, California

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Wow this place a great stop on your drive to the coast . We been wanting to stop hear forever finally did it today wow wow we should have done this long time ago we been missing out. My wife ordered the breakfast sandwich she said it was absolutely perfect. So I ordered their lunch chicken sandwich oh my gosh it was a great sandwich the chicken was cooked perfectly the Cole slaw on it was great the bun was so buttery. Now for help they are damn nice the girls are great I will definitely come back it's a go to stop for us now if you are ever in the area valley ford please go yourself a favor and stop here you won't be sorry read more

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BREAKFAST on the coast. Don't let the low key setting deter you. This is a gourmand farm to table breakfast joint dressed in jeans and a t shirt. The menu speaks for itself but don't miss the Land and Water drip coffee. read more

Estero Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Valley Ford, California

We used to love and frequent Estero, had a couple of poor experiences so gave it a last try. The food was overly oily and tasted like grill grease, cold, and there was a missing item - just like the last two times. Very unpleasant. Nice server but very slow service. I used to be ok with the prices because the quality was so high. It's gone downhill, and is the last time we'll be back. read more

Service was excellent. We loved that we could dine outdoor with our pup, however, we were disappointed with their foods, they were bland and pricey..... read more

We went on a very busy Sunday. We were greeted and seated immediately. The wait staff was friendly and took our order quickly. Our food took a lot longer than we had hoped and watching a few tables who came in after us get their food before us was getting frustrating. However, when our food finally came it was yummy. I ordered the breakfast burrito which was perfect. My husband had the breakfast sandwich and enjoyed it. The only issue was my son's chicken and waffles was a little cold and it was a very small portion size (especially for $25). I mentioned it to the waitress and she not only apologized, but she took care of it right away. The quality of the food was great, the service was great, it wasn't a perfect situation, but they made up for it for sure! We would definitely go back and have another meal. read more

Cute, roadside cafe! Everything was really good. I had the chicken club sandwich with really good bacon! My friends had french toast which looked amazing. Definitely a great stop for breakfast or lunch. read more

The restaurant was small but very cute! Great food and service! Had the salad for lunch and it was so good!!!!! Owner also has 2 restaurants in Santa Rosa and Sebastopol called Americana! Will definitely try it out!!!! read more

Small cafe which is staffed by a limited number of people that provide good service and excellent farm fresh food. The hubby had Huevos Rancheros, and I, a delicious omelette! The toast was called sourdough but looked like an English muffin and was very tasty. Probably the best Hash Brown Potatoes I've ever had! Prices are on the high side but no more so than other restaurants in the surrounding area? read more

We love this place. Indoor or outdoor seating. We usually sit outside. We've been there with just me, a couple family members, and larger groups of family and friends. They accommodate all. It's hard to choose whether breakfast or lunch is the best. But I will say they offer the best burger and fries of anywhere I've been. Just thinking about it makes me want to head over for lunch. Their fries are nothing less than spectacular. The best fries anywhere near here. They pair together nicely. We've spent many a Sunday morning dining outside with Mimosa's all around. Sharing our delicious choices with each other. Really every dish is memorable. The staff is so kind and happy to work there. That's an added bonus you can't value enough. You gotta get out there. Sadly I didn't take any pics. Next time I'll be sure to take pics and post. The best burger in Sonoma County. read more

This small place is great. Cute interior seating area and the food is delicious. At least the breakfast burritos are as that's all I've ever had. I love them. I order with bacon and no sour cream, salsa or sauce to go. Customer service is excellent. read more

Estero Cafe - tables and chairs in a restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Valley Ford, California

Had the best Huevos Ranchero ever. The Ranchero Sauce is homemade. The chorizo is homemade. Eggs over easy were perfectly cooked. Fresh pot of Decaf was brewed. Husband had the two eggs scrambled, sausages, potatoes, buttermilk biscuit and homemade blueberry jam. Everything was hot. We enjoyed ourselves sitting outside on the patio with our dog, in sunshine. Service was great and very friendly (guy from Petaluma) ! Woke up the next morning and decided we had to go there again before leaving the coast. Did Huevos Ranchero again. Highly recommend. Would like to try more items on the menu but 3 1/2 hours is a long drive for a meal. read more

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This place is stunningly expensive. I understand they pride themselves on quality ingredients and I applaud them for that but that particular cuisine needn't top shelf ingredients. In other words, no one looking for a chicken sandwich for lunch is thinking they're going to have to pay $25 for it. That's what I paid though. Let that sink in for a moment: $25 chicken sandwich. Plus a 4% extra surcharge added on. Here's the best part though... the tip suggestions they include on the check are 20%, 22%, and 25%! Good food and good service but unreal arrogance. read more

Looking for a delicious, home-cooked breakfast of generous portions? This might just be the place to go on a day that you're heading to the coast (or not). They don't take reservations, so come as early as you can, especially for breakfast. There's a lull around 11-ish and then it picks up again by 1130AM--at least that was true on the Sunday we visited. A combination of down-home diner and cool funky country place, you'll find art on the walls and small potted succulents on the windowsills - - all available to purchase. Some servers talk this up, just in case you miss it. Nice to know if you're a tourist, annoying if you've been there before. The food is delicious and the coffee bottomless. We had a Variety of different breakfast stations among the four of us - - a Mexican omelette, hash with generous sides of bacon and eggs, strawberry waffles with whipped cream, and a vegetarian omelette. We definitely were clean- plate-clubbers! We couldn't resist the homemade cookies either. read more

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What a delightful little gem out in Valley Ford! This place has been on my radar for quite some time, but I finally made it out there on a gloomy Sunday morning. It was Memorial Day weekend and I was anticipating busyness and likely a wait time. When we pulled up around 10am, parking was a bit difficult at first. If you're lucky, there are a handful of parking spots right beside Estero Cafe, otherwise you have to venture around looking for closed businesses to park at. Given Valley Ford is very small, took us a moment to find a spot, but once we did we walked over to scope out the scene. We arrived right at the perfect time. The tables were full inside, but there happened to be one left on the patio, sold! Patio is petite with a handful of tables. It's cute surrounded by planters and plenty of space for your furry companion to join you. They serve breakfast and lunch all day! We started off with a coffee and oj mimosa. For my dish I ordered the Sonoma omelette and my partner got the classic, potato and eggs with a side of sausage. Given I could see they were super busy and the kitchen had to have been slammed, there was a minor wait on the food. Not a problem to me, have to respect the people working hard in the back, and our server was sure to fill up our coffee cups anytime they got low. Once the food arrived, I was lowkey drooling with excitement for my first meal of the day. They supply organic ketchup on the table, a house made habanero hot sauce, and a delicious home made blueberry(?) jam. We were set! The potatoes were simple, yet delicious. Basically little chopped up thick French fries. The sourdough toast was great, but the jam made it even better! The omelette was the star of my plate though. Filled with king trumpet mushrooms, spinach and onion, as well as my newest discovery and love, Esterto gold cheese! Covered that bad boy in their hot sauce, every bite had me in food heaven! An absolute perfect breakfast! My partner was also very hyped about his basic little breakfast, favorite being the jam and the sausage links! Overall, a wonderful first experience. Great food, kind service, was a litttttttle expensive, but hey, i see it as paying for a quality meal and support a small business deep out there. Worth every penny! I will most certainly be back to try more. read more

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A coworker told me I had to come here for breakfast. I sat outside because I had a dog but served pretty quickly. I ordered the Estero cafe which is iced coffee with a vanilla maple cream which was AMAZING. I was having a hard time deciding on my meal so I went with a little of everything. I ordered the make it a combo with French toast that came with an apricot syrup I believe which was okay. It was recommend to get the biscuit and gravy and I did as a side but regret not getting it as a main. I couldn't put my fork down it was so good. Options are limited in a 30 mile radius but I was staying at Dillon beach and would recommend this place for the biscuit and gravy. read more

Estero Cafe - Combo with French toast, scrambled eggs, fruit and bacon. Side of biscuit and gravy. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Valley Ford, California

Incredibly kind staff and amazing service! I passed through for coffee this morning and the host was so sweet and welcoming. Thank you

Service was great! Good for both breakfast and lunch. Omelettes and sandwiches well prepared. Close drive from Bodega Bay but worth the effort. read more

Very poor service and the food was just ok but expensive. We waited over 30 minutes for biscuits and gravy and a few other very simple meals, consistently asked for water and coffee refills and tons of flies. The cafe was not busy ( numerous empty tables) The service was so poor I would not have lift a tip but we were charged a 20% gratuity for our party of 6. Will never go back read more

Breakfast burrito was so good. Amazing customer service. The iced coffee was a hit as well! Definitely recommended!

Horrible service, sub-standard food and the price for breakfast/lunch was ridiculous. I emailed the owners a couple of weeks ago describing our experience and dissatisfaction with the wait time to be approached, no checking-in after the delivery of our food, condiments that were left out in the sun too long and a hair in our French fries. Including tip, our bill was $75 for an omelette, burger, coffee and two waters. I felt regretful for going there and won't be back. As for the email to the owners, no response. Unfortunately I am not surprised. I hope other guests have a better experience if they choose to go. read more