Gilwood Cafe was such a great find. I had the steak and eggs, and everything was beautifully prepared. Our group tried a little bit of everything, and there wasn't a single miss. They were also incredibly accommodating with our vegan friends, preparing tofu chilaquiles and a vegetarian sandwich. Warm, attentive service and genuinely great food. I'll absolutely be back. If you're on St Helena/Napa for wine tasting, make sure you stop by for a bite, highly recommend!! read more

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Pulled in on bike at 2pm and ordered the Eggs Benedict with roasted potatoes. Husband had a pull pork sandwich with seasoned sweet potatoes fries. Eggs Benedict was spot on. The roasted potatoes was the best I've had in a long time! read more

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*Vegetarian Foodie Review* We randomly stopped by here in our way to Clear Lake from home. We had pulled into the neighborhood for Tesla charging and had about 30-40 mins to spare. It was way past lunch time, so we decided to grab something quick. Ordered: 1) Buttermilk Pancakes (plain) - Single, for my 5 year old, who throughly enjoyed it. 2) Vegetarian Taco: 5/5 - Omg, it was so delicious. Being a vegetarian, I have been disappointed by tacos at a lot of places, but this one was so good. Very flavorful, fresh, and it felt healthy and light. It came with a side of veggies like cauliflower, cucumber, red onions, and pickles. The combination was amazing. I wish we had more time, or went in for lunch or dinner, to try more items on the menu. We definitely plan to go back next time we are headed somewhere closer to this place. The servers were attentive and mindful of our time crunch. It looked like a nice, casual spot to hang out with friends and family. read more

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Stumbled upon this place while walking downtown St Helena and was very pleased with the find. The menu is extensive. We were seated promptly outside. Great weather. To drink I had the mimosa flight which was great ($25). To eat I had the snack burger which was absolutely delicious! Had bacon and avocado. Yum. I chose seasoned fries as my side, a little salty. Dog friendly! Will definitely be back! read more

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Solid brunch spot. Came on a Friday around 11 am and was seated immediately. We ordered the country fried steak $21 with a pancake side upgrade $3, corned beef hash $20, and a single French toast $8. The main courses of country fried steak and corned beef hash were excellent. Not too salty. All the sides were mediocre though. Scrambled eggs can definitely be softer, hash browns were mushy on the inside, pancake was normal, French toast was ok. The honey wheat toast was pretty good though. Generous portions and reasonable prices. Medium sized restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. Service was a bit slow, but depends on your server read more

Gillwoods Cafe - Corned beef hash, French toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Saint Helena, California

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Stumbled upon this charming restaurant for a late lunch at 3PM and thankfully, they are now open all day! The food was amazing, and the wait staff were so accommodating! I would have given this a five-star, but the drawback was the lack of proper ventilation. It was almost 100 degrees outside and was super hot inside as well. They had 1ceiling fan working in the dining area and it was not enough to make the whole experience memorable. Hopefully they will fix this issue soon. read more

I was there on the Sunday night and had tacos, drinks and dessert. The food was fabulous. I've never had any tacos taste better. The server was excellent and very attentive. You can ask her anything more than that sitting outside of a warm Sunday night. read more

Dropped in here for breakfast mostly because it was close to our hotel and we were both hungry. We were seated quickly. Andrea went with the Lox and Bagel and I had bacon and eggs as usual with the left over capers and pickled onions left on her plate. When I order our server asked if I wanted 2, 3, or 4 slices of bacon. Duh, I'll take 12!!!! I went with the 4 but 5 were delivered, score. Coffee, Momo, prosecco and diner food. Typical diner place in all kind of towns that have been open for awhile and has a huge local following on a daily basis and tourists that drop in from who knows where. We don't really consider ourselves tourists because we have spent so much time in the Napa Valley and prolly know it as well as most locals or close to it. Service was good and food was solid. They must be doing something right to be open for 35 years or so. Not necessarily a destination place but good when you're there so 3 stars. read more

Service originally was real good. However after ordering it took a longer time than usual to receive our food. I had the corned beef hash ( bigger is better size ). It had three poached eggs on top. It was alright but I didn't come here for average fare. The pancakes were recommended to me. I did have one on the side. It proved to be fine but nothing above average. What I truly was impressed with which I didn't order but was able to sample was the chicken and waffles. The chicken was boneless seemingly pounded into flat pieces breaded and deep fried. They turned out into large irregular shapes and moist. The waffles were light and airy. They were truly the best chicken and waffles I've ever experienced. Too bad I didn't have a pic for you. Worth returning too again. read more

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I visited Gillwoods once again, this restaurant is located in the heart of St Helena. This a great place to stop for breakfast, we were greeted by Ocean, very nice young man. They brought out our coffee right away, (which is a very good breakfast coffee) and he took our order. I had chilaquiles and eggs, spicy but good. The only thing I would do is strain the sauce. But the flavor is great. My husband had biscuits and gravy, he enjoyed them. The lady sitting next to me ordered the pancakes and they looked amazing. It's a nice quiet little restaurant, but very charming. And I heard that they now are open every day, they have tacos in the evenings. Which I will try next time I'm in St Helena. read more

I want to start out by saying that this is one of my favorite places for breakfast. I haven't been here in many years. Today I can tell you that it's still in my top 5 in the Napa Valley. It's not very big inside and it's not luxurious, but it's the perfect breakfast if you are in the area. The service is great, the ambience is good and the food is simply delicious. Today I had the Country fried steak, my hubby had The Gillwood scramble. I had a chai latte (delicious) and we shared a pancake. I left with a smile on my face. The portions are perfect and hearty. I think the best for me are the memories of coming here when my kids were younger. Our favorite was the one in Downtown Napa, but when that one was closed, this one became our favorite. I highly recommend their breakfast, your tum tum will be very happy read more

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Service was good. Fresh squeezed orange juice was good but the other items were not. Granted we were getting breakfast close to noon but my coffee was bitter and after adding cream was a grayish color. Server did not offer up that it was not fresh or maybe decaf was poured. I ordered an Americano and that was better. My spring French toast was more like thin toast with little batter and tasteless strawberries. It was all cool with juice probably from frozen defrosted strawberries filling the plate. My scrambled eggs were fine. My husbands ham and cheese omelet was just ok. The potatoes we both got did not have much flavor. Disappointing. I read more

Came here last year while I was in town for work. Food was decent, portion was good. Small restaurant but they had a decent amount of seats. Service wasn't bad, it is hard to judge because brunch just gets crazy so we were sure if they were just busy or that's just how their service is like. read more

Great local breakfast, with classic dishes. The hash brown sticks are incredible, although mine were served room temp. Would go back, however this was mostly just a basic breakfast joint. read more

Gillwoods Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Saint Helena, California

Wonderful food and wonderful service. Made our Napa trip experience memorable and definitely would recommend to anyone visiting the valley

St. Helena cute restaurant and great value for food! Food was good, prices were below from anything in the valley and service was exceptional and with lots of smiles! The hash browns were crispy outside and soft in the inside absolutely delicious! They make all in house as well as their breads. The restaurant is quaint and was so cheerfully and tastefully decorated for Christmas. read more

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Can you believe that Gillwoods does Dinner? They were open at 6pm Saturday! I was so shocked my hair stood up! So delicious! The tacos were tasty and so yummy! The different salsas all blended with love to produce a mouth watering quick fix for my hunger pangs! God bless them! read more

Gillwoods Cafe - Those vege tacos are so yummy! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Saint Helena, California

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We were visiting St. Helena and had a wonderful experience at this cafe. The staff is welcoming and the food presentation and taste makes you happy. The chocolate chip cookies are delicious and the salsa macha is very good. Our family will visit again when we are in St. Helena! read more

OMG ! The evening tacos! Holy smokes are the best!!!!! Along with pickled sides. Delicious. read more

Gillwoods Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Saint Helena, California

Solid 3.5 stars for Gillwoods Cafe. On a Tuesday for lunch, it was busy. Pretty average breakfast fare, can't really go wrong with breakfast or can you? The veggie skillet was sad and tiny for the price. 2 poached eggs, quinao, some onions and peppers. Flavor wise, pretty bland but it is quinao after all. The food took over 20 minutes to come out. Street parking Indoor/ outdoor seating read more

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For $25 salad, this is ridiculous! Maybe cuz I door dashed it they figured it didnt matter if they made the salad well. read more

Gillwoods Cafe - Cobb Salad - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Saint Helena, California

Softest steak ever with great sear, with Yukon gold potatoes Service was very warm and hospitable. Just fantastic read more

Gillwoods Cafe - They pay livable wages for their workers. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Saint Helena, California

Tables were sticky, which made it difficult to get comfortable since you didn't want to touch the table or put your arm down on it. Food was ok, they messed up my order, I had the ABLT. The tomato soup was delicious. The host and waitress were very friendly. The restaurant is small but you can tell it's a popular spot, the entire place was packed. We came during our anniversary weekend for a quick breakfast, don't think we'll be back. read more

Gillwoods Cafe - Bacon Bloody Mary - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Saint Helena, California

Great service, great food (French toast, chilaquiles) and awesome place downtown St. Helena. Had a wonderful breakfast and our servers were awesome. read more

The food was so delicious and the service was phenomenal. The food came very fast and was amazing.

We enjoyed Gillwoods Cafe after browsing Yelp for good breakfast/brunch spots. Located in busy downtown St. Helena. We found parking close by on a side street. There were seven of us and were seated quickly at the "community table." Food came out quickly and was delicious with good portions. Gillwoods is a friendly diner with great staff and speedy service. There is seating for 2-4 around the cafe and a couple of seats outside. read more

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Had breakfast & the food was delicious. The bread was home made & very good ! The staff was do helpful as it was our first time. read more

Breakfast spot in downtown St Helena. Been coming here for years, including under prior ownership. Don't be surprised if there's a wait on weekends. Service is super friendly and laid back in the smallish dining room. Our breakfast was delicious. read more

Gillwoods Cafe - Two Egg Breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Saint Helena, California

Gillwood's Café is the kind of spot every town wishes they had--a true classic diner right on Main Street USA. Big portions, a wide variety of comfort food favorites, and yes, they even make their own hashbrowns (crispy, golden perfection). Every dish I've tried here has hit the spot--whether you're in the mood for a hearty breakfast, a no-frills lunch, or just some good old-fashioned diner comfort. It's the type of place where you never leave hungry. The staff deserves a shoutout too--always friendly, welcoming, and on top of things. You get that small-town warmth paired with quick, efficient service. If you're in St. Helena and want a laid-back, satisfying meal that feels like a hug on a plate, Gillwood's is the place to go read more

Great food and staff . The location is great and opens early. The ambiance is casual and welcoming.

Great breakfast spot in the middle of town. On Main Street. Bart nondescript place. Excellent service. Quick and efficient. Typical breakfast spot old school and great ambiance. Food comes quickly and it is good... All items appear to be great. I love the eggs Benedict. English muffins are fresh and fluffy. Eggs cooked perfectly and sealed so the effect of the yolk breaking is perfect. Canadian bacon is lean and tasty Yucon potatoes are excellent. Smashed and flash fried. Crispy outside and soft inside with a little spice I highly recommend this place for breakfast!! read more

This place gets busy so we know it has good food. We got seated inside right away. 15 minutes later our order came. I usually time the service because that's how long we should wait for our food at any restaurant no matter how busy it gets. The ambience is loud. Tables are close to each other. The food was good. You have to try it ! read more

The service was phenomenal and the chicken and waffles were incredible. Highly recommend.

Food was great and reasonably priced. Service was great. They do get busy but it'll be worth the wait. I would definitely go back read more

This is a great classic American cafe right in the middle of Napa Valley. Food is creative, meets the eye and fresh as you would expect. Service and ambiance is great. read more

This is easy 5 stars. Fast and friendly service. Menu offers a lot of choices. I ordered avocado toast, it came on a huge piece of thin bread with ricotta cheese spread and two eggs on the top. All this for $13. My wife ordered eggs benedict - the same story, great taste, huge side of really tasty home fries. To top it off, the coffee was much better then one would expect from a dinner. Great service, great food, down to earth pricing. read more

If the breakfast burger is on the specials board, do not hesitate to walk in and order! Fantastic way to start the day. Also a great gluten free bun. read more

The service and food was great, the fact they make their hashbrowns in house is awesome as they had flavor to them. Our server was VERY personable even giving me some flack(in a joking way nothing bad) about me having a mimosa and I was driving. She was great, I do wish they had a sign when you walked in that said "seat yourself" instead of the dude walking up and saying "you need to pick which side you want to sit on" Also as someone who doesn't drink coffee ever, I ordered a Chai Latte and I love that she gestured with her hands while she said the size because I was lost in the sauce. Thanks Sandra! read more

Gillwoods Cafe - Two egg breakfast with wheat toast, ham and hashbrowns - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Saint Helena, California

Best breakfast ever. I had coffee, the Gillwood omelette, and a pancake. The hash browns are unique in that they are in long pieces like the shape of a candy bar. However, this allows them to get a really nice crisp and brown finish. The omelette was excellent as was the coffee. The pancake was great too. Service was spectacular even on a busy Sunday morning. They kept my coffee cup full read more

Gillwoods Cafe - Gillwood Omelette 86 the tomato - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Saint Helena, California

Got the eggs Benedict and it was fairly bad, the sauce was bitter and sour instead of creamy and because I asked for no meat, it was fairly empty. We also ordered fish and chips which were ok. The portions were good but taste was mediocre at best. The service however was really good. The waitress was super kind and attentive and the food came out very quickly. Overall, I'd not go for the food but for the kind folks who will help you out. read more

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