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    Helic International Bistro

    4.6 (169 reviews)
    ModerateItalian, American, French
    Closed 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Classic breakfast sub pancake
    Davana H.

    For brunch, we decided to try Helic International Bistro, and of course I had to order the eggs Benedict--it's a classic for me and an absolute must if it's on the menu. I really enjoyed it! The hollandaise sauce was rich, creamy, and full of flavor, and the poached egg was cooked beautifully. My only small wish was that the English muffin had a little more crisp to it so it could hold up better with the sauce and egg. It got a little mushy, which isn't my favorite texture. Other than that, it's a great choice if you love a classic brunch dish. My hubby ordered the classic breakfast with a pancake, and of course I had to steal a bite One thing that really stood out to me was how much they let you customize your order. Scrambled eggs--soft or hard? Bacon--soft or extra crispy? They really make sure you get exactly what you want, which I always appreciate. As for the classic breakfast, it was good! Nothing super standout, but sometimes a traditional breakfast done right is exactly what you're looking for. Service wise we ordered pick up and it was done really fast and still hot when we got it home. They are always nice and welcoming. The restaurant is a vibe also! I wish I would have known so I could have ordered in. If you are looking for a new brunch place to try, you have to stop at Helic!

    Another view inside sports on the TVs over the bar
    Julieanne H.

    I really enjoyed my visit to Helic Int'l Bistro which is open for breakfast and lunch. The place was kind of empty on a Tuesday at 2 PM when I showed up. It is spacious and cute and has outdoor dining area . A fabulous place for an intimate or a large party brunch. I had researched a place to get a steak sandwich nearby and this place popped up. I had never heard of it even though I'm in the area for lunch a couple times a month. They have an extensive breakfast and lunch menu, but there wasn't exactly a steak sandwich. There was a Philly steak sandwich and then there was a Ny steak and egg breakfast so I asked if I could have NY steak that they serve for breakfast on a hoagie roll as a steak sandwich and they were happy to accommodate me. The steak sandwich was lovely. It's not the cheapest, but nobody is having cheap steak sandwiches these days. They also have cocktails and TVs with sports on. This will be a new regular place for me to suggest whenever we're going to brunch!

    Allison L.

    I dined at Helic International Bistro with some friends as we were looking for lunch options in the area. It's located in a strip mall so parking was convenient. The restaurant itself is nicely decorated and clean. I had the crab cake Benedict, which was great. Not sure if the crab cakes are made in house, but either way they tasted good and were well seasoned. They gave a generous serving of potatoes as well. My friends enjoyed their French toast and crepe. They have a pretty wide selection of options on their menu, so you're sure to find something for anybody. Overall, good option for the Natomas area!

    Breakfast Sandwich with no cheese
    Susan B.

    Once I walked in, I was shocked to see how nice the place looks inside. Nicely decorated, clean and bright. We came Saturday afternoon for brunch and was surprised, they were not packed. They offer weekly brunch menu and regular menu. I decided to go with their Breakfast Sandwich without the cheese. I went with their house potatoes as a side. Food came out promptly. The sandwich was good. The potatoes were ok. Overall, the food was good but nothing much to rave about. Service was awesome. Friendly and attentive. Plenty of parking which is shared with other businesses in the plaza.

    Strawberry match green tea latte
    Anthony A.

    My friend wanted to try a new brunch place and this was the one we settled on. Since then we have visited twice. They have a good amount of vegan options, but my favorite is the classic bacon and eggs. It comes with two eggs, two strips of bacon, one slice of sourdough toast or an English muffin, and breakfast potatoes or fruit. Usually to drink I get the Strawberry Matcha Green Tea Latte. All of the ingredients they use are fresh and tasty. The only two things I don't like is that they give two strips of bacon when most places offer three and though the Strawberry Matcha Green Tea Latte is tasty, it's heavy on the ice. The interior is really nice and classy with plenty of seating both inside and outside. Plus they have a bar and offer a wide variety of non alcohol and alcohol beverages. The owner we met was really friendly and she explained their menu periodically changes.

    Dahlia C.

    Such an amazing restaurant that not only offered good food but amazing customer service! Came here on multiple occasions with my family, but I want to highlight our experience the day we came with a group of about 20+ guests. Our family had a mini reunion after celebrating the life of a passed loved one & decided to have brunch here without any prior reservations. Although they seemed busy, they quickly and efficiently organized and set up the patio area for us. The server who took our orders was so nice and made sure we were all taken care of. Food did take some time but they checked in on us and kept us updated. Overall, food was incredible and everyone seemed to enjoy what they ordered. Their menu had so many options to choose from but so far everything that others and myself have tried, did not disappoint. Although I don't live in this area, this has proven to be a staple whenever I do come to visit.

    Adriana D.

    We went on Super Bowl Sunday for brunch, and we had fantastic service from Alicia. However, I didn't enjoy my meal - I ordered the crispy crab sandwich $23 from the brunch special menu, and it was not good. The roll it came on was soggy, the onion was extremely sharp since they served the core of the onion only, and the crab patty itself was not crispy and seemed microwaved. I also did not enjoy the sweet taste from the chunks of imitation crab meat used as a filler. Barely any real crab at all :( :( My partner got some kind of carne asada breakfast, and the meat was overcooked and tough. However, he still thought it tasted good. lol It's been a year since we last dined here, and I loved it back then. I think if we go back, I will stick with the chilaquiles! Their mimosas are great too - I had the guava mimosa and its well balanced champagne/fruit juice ratio.

    Waffles & French toast with oat milk caramel macchiato
    J J.

    Very clean and friendly staff. Breakfast was amazing. Mimosas were to die for, oat milk caramel macchiato was amazing delicious. I would definitely come back for the French toast and waffle with the fresh strawberries and berries.

    Tamara P.

    This is a super cute place tucked in a shopping center in Natomas! We went to celebrate a few birthdays as a big group with reservations. They set up a a table that had a beautiful happy birthday banner. They have brunch and lunch menus with varying options from breakfast sandwiches, waffles, crepes, full breakfast plate and weekly specials. You can get a mimosa tower or other cocktails. I will definitely be back to try out the breakfast menu and cocktails another time. I opted for the lunch menu u and ordered the California burger with a side salad. Pictures here is also the Philly steak sandwich that someone else ordered. Service was great! Atmosphere was really cute. We are super excited to have another great option for brunch in Sacramento.

    Excellent hot chocolate
    Ann L.

    I will say up front that I struggled with a 4 or 5 star rating. The hospitality here is the likes of which you rarely encounter. We were so warmly welcomed it was almost getting hot in there. There is clearly pride of ownership here. The space is clean, open, and inviting and offers a large patio for those seasonal months. The chairs were nicely padded and super comfy. Here's where the rubber meets the road. It was such an enjoyable experience from a service point of view but I felt the food just slightly missed the mark for me. My husband loved his Italian omelet btw. My eggs Bennie were okay. I am not a fan of the rosemary potatoes at a few of the other breakfast spots around town and equally not a fan here. Rosemary is a strongly flavored herb that I just don't care to greet in the morning, but that's on me. The thin, tasteless hollandaise is a misstep. It's the reason for ordering a Bennie and this one missed. That being said, the food is good and we will be back.

    Avocado Toast
    Sarah-Lorraine K.

    WHY WE WENT HERE: - brunch THE LOOK (FROM THE OUTSIDE): - located in the plaza off W El Camino Ave and Truxel Rd - located in the same plaza as Grocery Outlet - located in the southwest corner of the plaza - enclosed patio seating THE LOOK (FROM THE INSIDE): - so cute! lots of natural light - light wood and comfy looking seating at the tables THE (BREAKFAST) MENU: - from the griddle - eggs & omeletts - special plates THE MENU OF THE WEEK BRUNCH: - weekly special brunch menu THE (LUNCH) MENU: - sandwiches & burgers - salads - crepes THE (DINNER) MENU: - appetizers - pastas - entrees MENU OF THE WEEK DINNER: - weekly specials dinner menu THE (KIDS) MENU: - breakfast - lunch & dinner SIDES & ADDS: - adds - sides THE (DRINKS) MENU: - beverages - drinks, kids drinks, hot beverages - coffee & tea - espresso - soft drinks - juice - beer - seltzers - cocktails - mimosas, margaritas WHAT WE ORDERED: - avocado toast - chicken pesto sandwich - California burger - Western BBQ burger - mimosa tower THE TASTE: - food was all good, but the mimosa tower was pretty, didn't really like that they were pre-mixed; it was definitely mainly the champagne with a splash of enough juice to determine which flavor it was by how it looked but not enough to taste the juice itself CUSTOMER SERVICE: - warm - welcoming

    Prickly pear spritz
    Mi M.

    I came in for Sunday brunch at Helic International Bistro with a friend, and what started as a pleasant morning ended in a frustrating and unnecessarily embarrassing experience. At first, everything was great. We enjoyed a reasonably good meal, had brunch drinks, while listening to smooth jazz and spent time catching up. When we were finished, I asked for the check. Instead of being presented with a paper bill, the electronic payment device was placed in front of me. The total looked correct, so I paid using Apple Pay, watched the confirmation come through on my iPhone, and even received the receipt by text. As we were preparing to leave, my friend stopped briefly for water, and that's when things went sideways. The waiter/bartender approached us and asked if we had paid. Since I had covered the bill, I said yes. He seemed confused, so I offered to show proof of payment. I showed him my text receipt, asked if he was satisfied, and he said yes. Moments later, the manager approached us and asked again about the bill. Again, I was asked to prove payment--this time in front of other customers. At that point, I felt insulted and publicly embarrassed, as though I was being questioned over whether I had tried to leave without paying. I showed proof again and even texted the receipt directly to the manager. As I was leaving, they handed me a paper receipt. Once I got to my car and looked at it closely, I realized it wasn't even my order--it was someone else's tab entirely. I had to go back inside and explain their mistake to them while they were still standing there trying to figure out what happened. Instead of simply owning the error, the manager tried to backtrack and imply he had been trying to explain that all along, which felt like gaslighting and made the situation even worse. The difference between the two tabs was only about a dollar, but that was never the issue. The issue was being repeatedly questioned, inconvenienced, and made to feel like I had done something wrong because of their internal mistake. A perfectly nice Sunday brunch was completely ruined over something that was not my fault. In my opinion, the meal should have been comped for the inconvenience, embarrassment, and poor handling of the situation. Instead, all I received were apologies. Mistakes happen. How a business handles them is what matters--and unfortunately, this experience left a very bad impression.

    The Village Benedict for Two (an Instagram giveaway only special)
    Felicia P.

    I had The Village Benedict Meal for two (thick cut applewood bacon, poached eggs, Chipotle hollandaise sauce, on a Belgian waffle) with crispy potatoes on the side! We also ordered the strawberry matcha drink and the horchata latte. Service was excellent, food was divine, ambiance was incredible (loved their patio area and all the plants they have inside and out). The only thing I will pre-warn is that the shopping center sometimes has some sketchy people hanging out.

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