I go to Mac's at least once a week, whether it's with my girlfriend or my dad for breakfast. If I could give them six or seven stars, instead of five, that would probably be a more accurate grading system. The food is McDonald's-level consistent, and best-food-in-town quality. And anytime that it is not exactly as consistently delicious as the week before; it's better, never ever worse. The service is amazing, always smiles, always there to refill your cup, but not pushy at all. The family who owns Mac's are always working hard and seem to be dedicated to their customers and community. You get the 60s breakfast style vibes without the cheesy decor that you usually see in "vintage style restaurants". You won't see Elvis and Marilyn Monroe pictures on the walls suggesting "we're like a 50s diner", instead you'll see family photos and local art/photography on walls that have been standing for decades; with a sunlight over a beautiful indoor plant, surrounded by delicious smells. My only complaint would be about seating, the booths are rather small, and there aren't a lot of larger tables for bigger parties of people. But the only reason I say that is because I wish I could bring larger groups in with more consistently so that they can experience the best restaurant in Santa Rosa. That being said, it is a perfect place to take your favorite person for a great breakfast or lunch experience if you want one on one time enjoying great food in a small booth with good conversation. I've lived in Santa Rosa my whole life and have probably been to every restaurant in town, and there's no place as good as Mac's. If you're visiting or you've lived here your whole life, and you want a great breakfast or lunch, Mac's is undoubtedly the best option. read more

If you're really hungry and you're looking for a great place to get a sandwich or even a hot meal, this is the place to go! When you walk in, you are truly greeted with everyone saying hello and welcoming, you in. The food here is very good. You'd better be hungry if you came here though because they serve you a ton of food. I could not finish my sandwich. I had to take the other half of it home. I have tried a couple different things on the menu and each time I've never been disappointed. I think my favorite is their roast beef sandwich, but you better come hungry like I said the serene are very big. And my second best sandwich is the shrimp sandwich I telling you, you will not be disappointed in anything that you order. We live in Novato and we drive up there to Santa Rosa just to have a good lunch. And it's worth a drive. So if you're hungry, and you want great service, go to Mac'S. Let's not forget the service!! The girls that work there are so very friendly and they will definitely take care of you. They continually check up on you and make sure that you are happy with what you're eating and where you are sitting. It's great service!!! Make sure you check them out read more

I came here for breakfast with friends while we were visiting Santa Rosa. We were greeted and seated promptly. What I initially loved about this place was our server told us we could order anything - we didn't have to just order breakfast. As I'm not a fan of breakfast I decided to go for a sandwich. They have 47 regular sandwiches on their menu but what caught my eye was the section with french dip sandwiches. I was eyeballing the turkey dip and I saw some other yelpers had given it good reviews so I got the turkey dip. I am so glad I got that sandwich. It was so delicious. I would legit go back to Santa Rosa just for another one of these sandwiches. Fries were good too. Service was friendly and efficient. It's not a huge restaurant but it had plenty of seating at 9:30-ish in the morning and I thoroughly enjoyed my meal. One friend who had breakfast said hers was decent. The other friend had a bagel and wasn't impressed. My advice? Get the turkey dip. You won't be sorry! read more

Mac's Deli & Cafe - Cinnamon roll - Delis Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

See all

We came here for breakfast after a long travel weekend with our toddler. We were immediately greeted and sat on a Monday morning. The place is spacious and clean. The staff was so friendly and accommodating even with our active 1 year old. Our food arrived in a timely manner and our server was very attentive as she frequently checked to see if we needed more coffee. I went with the Lox Eggs Benedict and potatoes. My meal was perfectly cooked and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Overall, I would definitely return when in town as it feels welcoming and family friendly. We also loved the personal touches with family photos throughout. read more

Mac's Deli & Cafe - Lox Eggs Benedict - Delis Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

What a nice find. It's a long, nice looking restaurant. The staff is super nice, loved that they went all out to celebrate one of the staff members birthday. I ordered the ribeye steak and eggs. Might be the first time I've had a breakfast steak that was cooked perfectly medium rare. Wonderful people, good food. read more

See all

I've been going to Mac's for many many years but until today, I decided to review the place where I've been eating the most delicious corned beef hash. Not only the food is to die for but the service. You truly feel at home. read more

Mac's Deli & Cafe - Corned beef hash - Delis Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

This is a family owned and run restaurant. It's very clean and updated and low lighting. You feel comfortable sitting there. The soup was perfect. The pastrami sandwich was one of the best I've ever had. I asked if they made it there and was told they get it straight from Chicago and it's fresh made there. The owner waited on me and her husband and daughter and other staff were busy helping everyone. Quick, friendly service, clean and delish! 10/10 read more

See all

I decided to drop in for lunch on my own today as I've had my eye on the pastrami Swiss sandwich. I had my choice of bread and whether I wanted it toasted grilled or plain. They brought me a special sauce too. It was served with a dill pickle. I also ordered a half order of extra crispy fries.. They were so delicious, but I'm sure glad I got a half order because it was huge. The pastrami on the sandwich is delicious and not very fatty at all. The service was excellent from the moment I walked into the door through the end of my meal. The inside of the restaurant is really nice. It is a long narrow restaurant with what looks to be original brick work on one entire wall and the kitchen on the other side. The side of the brick wall has booth seating for four down the wall There is foliage in the center, which really dresses up the space. I will most definitely return to this location and try their club sandwich, which looks delicious. read more

Went here for brunch before a noon movie. I had the chicken fried steak and eggs, husband had the pancakes, egg, meat combo. CFS was good, gravy was seasoned nicely. Pancakes were standard but nothing special. Overall a pleasant experience. The wait staff is what earns them 5 stars. Our waitress was super attentive and quick to notice if we need anything. read more

An absolute amazing gem of a restaurant! It is family own and ran, which is so clearly shown by the warm greeting by the owners and every single wait staff. The restaurant is always clean, service is outstanding superb, and the food is fantastic and filling! We came in around 11am on a Friday and were able to get seated right away. We shared curly fries, a Reuben, and their sweet and savory summer special sandwich (turkey, apple. Brie, and cranberry sauce on a brioche bread that tasted like French toast!!) I'm still dreaming about that Reuben with the homemade special sauce, and the summer special was a delicious, creative, well-paired change up from traditional sandwiches. We had leftovers of everything because of the generous portion sizes, and they were just as yummy heated up in the toaster oven later that day. Parking in the adjacent structure is free for the 1st hour and I believe only $1 for every hour after, so very reasonable and affordable. I live in SoCal and visit Santa Rosa a few times a year, and we come here every time! read more

Mac's Deli & Cafe - SO GOOD! Special summer turkey (left), Reuben (right) - Delis Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

Honestly, over hyped and over priced. I rather go to Cozzy market in Cotati to have a sandwich. The customer service was amazing, space is small and gets super busy. I personally would not go back. read more

Love this place for lunch. Great deli-style restaurant with a menu that is loaded with options. Hot pastrami with Swiss was delicious. I had a salad on the side and the prices were great. My server was a very sweet younger girl who was attentive and prompt. A man, whom I assumed was the owner, came by the table to make sure everything was good. I'll make this a go-to place when I'm looking for a good lunch in Santa Rosa. read more

I love coming to Mac's it's always such a delightful experience with such friendly staff and great food. I love how the restaurants have local items you can buy; great way to support our community!! The eggs Benedict is something you should not miss out on. Great place!! read more

The biscuits & gravy are a MUST if you come for breakfast. I dont usually order something like that, i try to keep it more on the light/veggie side but I saw someone in another table eating it and i knew we had to try it. The service was quick, but food coming out was a little slow...but i dont isually mind that when the food is fresh & fresh coffee is on rotation. You do have tonpay for parking because its lovated right downtown but its worth it. Sadly, I believe they close Sundays which is my usual day for wanting to go out to eat breakfast but so fat it hasnt been an issue. I will say that this restaurant is VERY CLEAN! I really appreciated that even the wood beams nect to each table was dust free. Very nice Macs staff! read more

See all

Very cozy diner, great atmosphere. Pastrami sandwich was tasty and the price was very reasonable. Stopped in before heading to the Charles Schulz museum. The people working were all super nice and were quick with getting the food out. They have quite a few sandwich options so would definitely stop back in next time I'm in town. read more

Great French Dip! Good fries and attentive staff! All Sammie's are good here! Great iced tea which can be hard to find

Great family owned small kosher deli in Downtown Santa Rosa. The best chicken seas at salad. All salads and sandwiches and breakfasts are amazing. Highly recommended!! read more

I don't usually give five stars on my first visit but I was really impressed by this cafe. For starts it was the service. Our wait person was really on the ball. She anticipated our every need and offered a solution before we asked. The ambiance was cozy and friendly. It may be I felt that way because the clientele were all mature persons as are my wife and I. The place was pretty full but we were seated and waited on immediately. The food was tasty and reasonably priced. My wife loves pastrami and they served it just the way she liked it. Also it was generous. My shrimp sandwich was generous and tasty as well. All in all a very satisfying experience. I would go back in a minute. read more

The food is absolutely delicious, the people are so very kind, and the cafe itself, so freaken adorable!! The vibes are fun, light hearted and family spirited! Definitely taking out of town guest here to enjoy this place to see first hand read more

Mac's Deli & Cafe - Joes special & bacon, mushroom, cheese omelette - Delis Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

I haven't been to this restaurant in years it's been around for a really long time and I used to go there all the time on my mom had a store nearby. I decided to check it out again and see if it was just as good as it used to be. I'm happy to report that it is. I got their turkey sandwich that came with avocados, bacon, and lettuce. I requested that the bread be toasted and they honored my request. The sandwich was huge. I could only eat half of it. The other half I'll have for dinner tonight. I split some fries with my friend and they were very good. She had the Reuben sandwich and stated that it was great. The waitperson was extremely friendly and cheerful. Even though it was extremely crowded, she found time to check and make sure we were taken care of. The places like an old diner, but updated. The place was very comfortable. read more

A brief overdue update and thank you to the Mac's family. I want to be part of the family. I'm Plan B! It feels like those days eating in the street during the Troubles are a dream. Like they might never have happened. But if they did, that these stalwart beautiful people built that street space and fed all of us in the rain or shine, always with a smile and a happy word, they turned what would have been a universally bad dream into one with a higher thread count and silver linings. I so look forward to these visits. The food is always delicious, no matter what's put in front of me and when I glance up into the kitchen w staff all having a blast and working hard I can see why. Front of the house, counter, support staff and kitchen - super happy shining people holding hands. Thank you so much heart shaped hands I can't meaningfully express how important you are. And I'm sure I'm saying this not just for me. We are legion. read more

Mac's Deli & Cafe - Chili n cheese omelette. So delicious. - Delis Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

Excellent service and everything is good on the menu - even the coffee. They're great at making you feel welcome. Always check the specials board! read more

Mac's Deli & Cafe - Breakfast spread including plates of eggs, bacon, hashbrowns, toast and fruity garnish. Fresh coffee keeps coming! - Delis Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

Best breakfast spot in Santa Rosa!! Staff is friendly and food is great. Too bad it isn't open on Sundays.

Food is always great. Fresh, well made. Ambiance is pleasant and active in downtown Santa Rosa. Best turkey noodle soup and deli fare. Waitresses are very friendly and attentive. read more

Everything is good there but the Ruben is great! I get it every time I go from the time I ordered it! Great service too!

Been going here for years. Delicious, quality food. Great customer service, located in the heart of downtown Santa Rosa. Walking distance to many shops and the mall. Nice atmosphere. I especially like their breakfasts, tuna salad and egg salad sandwiches. read more

I feel compelled to write a review of my lunch experience at Mac"s yesterday because I'm so impressed! I was craving a French Dip sandwich and I took my craving so seriously that I did a search on Sonoma County Foodies for best French Dip and Mac's had the most recommendations so that's where I headed (I live half an hour from Santa Rosa and had errands there that day). I parked right in front of the restaurant, yes, paying the premium parking meter rate for 45 minutes, about $2.35. Worth it if walking is an issue. I felt crestfallen to be told they were out of roast beef! But the server said they had the other 3 types of French Dip and I decided to try corned beef (over pastrami or turkey). The sandwich and potato salad and pickle were all very good, and I asked for containers to take half of it home. The gracious server brought all the containers and left them for me. After a couple minutes a man came over (not a server, perhaps a manager??) and asked if I'd like to have him wrap my food when I was ready, that he would wrap it all very nicely. Why sure, why not? So this evening I unpacked the bag of food and I was delighted by how nicely, how carefully he'd wrapped everything! He topped off the au jus in a plastic cup and then securely wrapped that in cellophane. The half sandwich was wrapped in 2 kinds of paper wrap. Everything was so carefully wrapped, just as if it were a fresh to-go order, not a leftover to-go bag. Tonight's meal was just as delicious as it was yesterday. My highest respect goes to the service I received and quality of the food. Ambiance was nice, too. I'll be back! read more

Just had their eggs, Benedict Florentine, what a wonderful meal with hashbrowns. No specialty coffees but if you want, you can ask for a half calf for decaf coffee excellent. My wife had the French toast boy was that looks beautiful read more

Cannot say enough. Best diner ever. Had a turkey sandwich and it was like having a Thanksgiving turkey! White and dark meat and delicious. Crazy good service and food. You have to try this place. And the place is super cute and conveniently located read more

Mac's Deli & Cafe - Turkey bacon Swiss on a croissant - Delis Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

What was I waiting for? I've lived here for 10 years and this was my first visit. Silly me! I had the rueben- huge and tasty. Friend had a vegie omlet that she liked alot. Our waitress, "Cali" surely seemed to enjoy her job - friendly and fun and funny. Excellent service even though the place was backed and we even had a short wait in line to get a table. As I glanced over at several other meals delivered near us - they all looked yummy and substantial in size. i will be back! Lunch served all day - perfect! read more

Mac's Deli & Cafe - yummy fat rueben! - Delis Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

Go here if you're hungry!! Their sandwiches are not made for the small stomached. They have one of the best Reuben's that I've had! Their thousand island dressing is made in-house and the fries are extremely fresh and delicious. It's an old, no frills sandwich shop, with classic sandwiches that are delicious. If that's what you're craving, give it a whirl! read more

See all

Great spot for brunch or lunch, wished they could extend their hours a little later. Prime location on fourth street. They are always busy but never a problem getting a table. Plenty of seating options. Service is always great super friendly staff. A wide variety of options and choices, while making sure to provide you with good portions. read more

Mac's Deli & Cafe - Chicken sandwich Prime dip - Delis Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

See all

Took us two years to finally make it there for lunch....it did not disappoint delicious food and incredible wait staff....I have not had such attentive, willing to please with a smile service in years. I understand why it gets so many outstanding reviews....a gem! read more

On a crazy busy Saturday, Taraj and his team were amazing. After shopping at Corricks, I came in for take out towards closing--and the team was in good holiday cheer and made me & everyone else feel welcomed. They specialize in a cozy, bustling community vibe. While waiting, it was fun to watch the seamless service from Lisa and other thoughtful servers. Got great advice from Taraj on a new sandwich to try: The pastrami with slaw is amazing. I got my husband a Ruben with Fries--he loved it. The folks in kitchen were hopping and yet didn't skip a beat after--what must have been a long day. And super value for excellent food. We've eaten there for years, and it's one of the beating hearts of downtown. I just wanted to give a long overdue shout out! read more

Great service! Wonderful food. Love in every bite. Family owned, multi-generational and operated !Old style deli food with Pop Up specials. Great coffee and beautiful plants. Mac's is love in action read more

I had lunch here with a good friend of mine yesterday and to say the least. The staff was so accommodating and friendly that I felt like I was sitting in my kitchen at home with friends eating my lunch. I ordered the roast beef sandwich on sourdough bread and the roast beef was cooked to perfection. The sandwich was so big I had to take half of it home. I also ordered their macaroni salads on my friend ordered so I got to try both. Both were delicious. The waitress was so accommodating for anything that we wanted. If we wanted extra horseradish or more napkins or even to fill up our drinks, she was consistently attentive to us. I definitely want to go back there and try their breakfast, which I think we will try to do sometime this week. It's a quaint little place right in the middle of town. But the food and the service was impeccable. I look forward to going back. There is a true art to make in a sandwich and if you make it correctly which they did, your meat doesn't go out the sides or anywhere else besides where it's supposed to go, in your mouth. They know how to make a sandwich. read more

Today was my first time at this restaurant and it was amazing! The various customer plates as we walked to our table was fabulous looking. The menu is amazing and the daily specials piqued my friends appetite. I was craving pastrami sando of some sort. I head heard from friends over the years to give Mac's a try and I can say our meal was so flavourful and delicious all around. I think I will be trying to come here weekly. We could tell other patrons were repeaters. I know you won't be disappointed with any of your choices to enjoy here. Bon appetit! read more

Mac's Deli & Cafe - A daily special of chicken fried steak, eggs over easy and slivered home fries. - Delis Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

See all

True 5 stars! To me this is one of the best breakfast spots in the country. Family business and the family is working in the restaurant! Such a positive vibe. Staff is truly friendly and engaging. They have a nice menu but my server Cali was quick to point out that they are happy to adjust any item any way I want. In fact you can add a side of Hollandaise sauce (do it its awesome) to any dish for a buck. I put the sauce on everything, toast, hash browns, eggs, bacon. Place is large and clean on the inside but from the road you can hardly tell its there. You will need the Passport Parking app to pay for parking out front. read more

See all

Mac's is the best Jewish deli in a region that I didn't realize had much of a Jewish population. The menu is sandwich heavy, with lots of corned beef and pastrami, all of which looked wonderful to this pescatarian. Fortunately, there's also a great brunch menu, with some meatless options. I chose the veggie omelette, while Blondie got French toast, with side of egg and bacon. We were there right at noon on a Saturday, and were lucky to immediately score a couple of counter seats. I recommend those seats. They're low, not like a bar stool. And they sit right in front of where orders are given to the kitchen, and plates of food are placed by the cooks. This place is really old school. Your order is written on a pad, and the yellow copy goes on a rotating device so the kitchen sees what to cook. The final plate has the yellow slip tossed on top. There's a film called "Jeanne Dielman, 23 Commerce Quay, 1080 Brussels" that's over three hours long, with long scenes showing her preparing food in her kitchen. Haven't seen it, but I'd watch the Mac's cooks that long. Their constantly changing expressions are very entertaining. Anyway, the food was quite good, certainly not the best omelette I've had. It fit the bill of being mostly a pile of sauteed veggies with a little egg and cheese for each bite, the way it's supposed to be. It could have used more seasoning. Wasn't crazy about the home fries. Blondie enjoyed their food very much. The ambience was wide open space with high ceilings, what we could see of the kitchen was very clean, and the whole diner hustle vibe, complete with regulars who know everyone's name, was charming. read more

See all

I have been coming here for about 8-9 years. They have seen me pregnant and nowadays bring in my kids. They are very family operated and oriented and we love that. Besides All the great hospitality/service we get every single time, the ambience is perfect for parent breakfast or a family breakfast (with kids). THE COFFEE here is AMAZINGGGG!!!! The only place where I can get my coffee color on point. If ya know, ya know ! Food is always 10/10. One of my kids fav spots to go to on a lazy morning. Thank you guys for always making us feel at home, and here some of our favorites when we go. read more

Mac's Deli & Cafe - Regular 2 egg breakfast, single pancake, oatmeal, and a slice of French toast. With a cup of the best coffee for a restaurant. - Delis Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

See all