I always forget about this little gem, and I have not been here in a long time. The summer BLT was worth coming back again for, made with heirloom tomatoes and watercress it sure did impress my palate! The squash blossoms were a creative side dish with the exception of different temperature elements, warm on top of cold. The service was good and the ambiance is simple yet elegant. read more

Magpie Cafe - Summer BLT - New American Near Me - Sacramento, California

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The service was excellent! The ambience was super busy and difficult to hear. The food was above average. Kind of pricey for a cheeseburger.

I had such a great experience at Magpie! The food was amazing, the drinks were even better, and the staff really made the experience. Our waiter Dorian really took care of us, and giggled along with us for our whole meal. We will be coming back! read more

My partner and I went for a second visit because our first experience was exceptional. The flavors were incredible and indescribable! The freshly prepared food from locally sourced ingredients was truly outstanding. Our service this time was especially amazing. Our server, whose name I wish I remembered, was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Every member of the staff exceeded any expectations. The person who brought out our food even refilled my soda water without me asking. This has become our new favorite restaurant in Sacramento. I couldn't recommend it enough. read more

The food was absolutely delicious! We had the squash blossoms (great!) and the sautéed mushrooms (also great). I had the stone fruit burrata (amazing!) We also tried the arrancino balls (meh, but I never like those) and the lamb meatballs (good but not the best.) I would definitely recommend trying this restaurant. read more

The service is great, food is amazing and they change it frequently for what is in season. The ambiance really makes you feel relaxed and it's such a nice place to dine downtown. A real gem read more

What an awesome spot, not sure how I'm just trying it! We started with the fried eggplant and it was DELICIOUS. Everything was great, but that was our highlight (even my veggie hating husband). The pasta and ahi were also fresh and flavorful. Nice drink selection including non alcoholic, and yummy desserts. Prices are super reasonable for the quality of food. Service was friendly and helpful and a chill ambiance. Definitely a good date spot, not too fancy but nice. read more

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Everyone knows Sacramento is the farm to fork capital, and Magpie cafe is the perfect location example! Local indigents plated beautifully with such fresh flavors. This place has fast become one of my favs in sac. They also have delicious seasonal cocktails. There's also a large selection of entrees. The chicken and duck confit are also must try. Their hummus bowl is also quite popular and yummy. They also have an nice outdoor area that is dog friendly, which is a must for me when selecting a lunch spot. read more

Magpie Cafe - New American Near Me - Sacramento, California

Echoing that this place catches your eye but ridiculously small portions given the price they're charging. Stopped in for a quick bite. Kind service but slow. I find it offensive to serve such a small portion of burrata for $19 without any toast or something to supplement the dish. Pork belly was difficult to cut and not served with the proper knife to cut through. Flavors were good. Just bummed to be charged $20 per plate for appetizer sized portions. read more

Stopped in for a late lunch on a Friday and the outside was packed but there was plenty of seating inside. There are floor to ceiling windows so it's nice and bright inside. We ordered some dishes to share. The bread and hummus was super yummy although the bread was a little crusty for me (sometimes it cuts the roof of my mouth). The brussels sprouts were absolutely divine, although I took some leftovers home and the Tupperware was full of oil after sitting for a day so definitely not a healthy food. We also ordered the salmon avocado toast, which had sunchokes on it. It was interesting but not my favorite. Overall great food and our waitress was very nice too. read more

Wonderful food. Great service. We went for the dine downtown and all the food was so tasty. Our server made some reccomendations and we were very happy. The salmon and the hummus really stood out to us. read more

Nice & quiet restaurant on a chilly Sunday afternoon. I enjoy farm to fork food, so we came here. The simple menu was easy for us to pick what we wanted to try. All the food that we ordered were so vibrant & full of flavor. The onion dip was fresh & surprisingly light. It didn't overpower the thinly sliced potato chips. I absolutely loved the Crab, Bay Shrimp & Avocado salad. There was an abundance of avocado & the grapefruit slices were so juicy. I don't know how the quinoa was prepared for the Farm Salad, but it gave it a nice charred flavor, & the sublte sweetness of persimmon slices in the salad helped balance the vinaigrette dressing. The Steak Tartare was good. I like how the inside part of the bread was carved out & then roasted to crispiness & drizzled with butter. The shredded horseradish was a nice compliment to the whole stack. The Duck Confit & Pancake was our least favorite because there was very little meat & it seemed a bit dry. The Pork Belly was a bit overpowered by the honey glaze, but the meat was cooked just right. Our favorite dish was the Niman Ranch Pork Chop w/ Polenta. The meat was so juicy & tender on the inside, & the outside was perfectly crispy. It paired well with the polenta & persimmon glaze. The desserts were amazing. Our favorite was the Meyer Lemon Curd. I really enjoyed the Avocado Mousse too bc it was not too sweet, just perfect. The Carrot Cookies tasted healthy & delicious. Our waitress, Elena, was really nice & helped us decide on some dishes. I'm glad she recommended the pork chop! read more

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Just do yourself a favor and head to Magpie as soon as you can. My favorite spot in Sac. Everything is always fresh and cooked perfectly. The wait staff is fantastic and the atmosphere is chill. When you go be sure you have the avocado moose. Absolutely top notch restaurant. read more

Not sure how to describe Magpie Cafe. American- yes. Flavorful-yes. Standard fare-nope. My wife and I came for a late lunch and split the Ribeye Steak and a Chicken salad. PROS: Very fresh. Magpie makes a point of being local and wholesome. Very flavorful citrus dressing and fresh veggies in the chicken salad. Whole uncut chicken leg/thigh on the bone in the bottom. Warm dressing/ marinade. Ribeye was tender and seared quite nicely, served on a thick paper plate with really good fresh-cut fries and a tangy marinade. Nice sidewalk patio seating and a full bar. Super nice staff CONS: No complaints about the food in quality or flavor, but prices are a bit high ( About $50 for the two entrees). I thought Magpies tried a bit too hard to be "aware". There is absolutely nothing wrong with being earth friendly and food conscious, but grass fed and organic aren't really why I dine out. BOTTOM LINE: Absolutely a nice time out in Midtown Sac. Will go again, but not the kind of place that I would be a regular, more like a "do something different" night out. read more

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Excellent food and friendly service. As a party of four, we were able to try several dishes. Everything was so delicious. The anchovy toast was such a welcome surprise. I can't get over how much I loved it. The flavors were so unexpected. I'm going to be thinking about that one for a bit. The steak tar tar was an A+. The cheese plate and uni toast were incredibly refreshing. The scallops combined with the leeks was my favorite. We will be back read more

Magpie Cafe was an amazing experience :)! We ordered the ceviche, roast chicken, and seasonal salad. Ceviche was a light, fresh appetizer with a crisp bite. The potato chip with the seafood was a perfect crunchy soft bite. Roast chicken was juicy and incredible. read more

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Amazing food and drinks! The scallops were super tasty and the carrot cake cookie hit the spot. If you're also looking for a place with fantastic drinks, this is a great choice for you. read more

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We came to Magpie cafe for the first time after spotting it in on a whim and we were super happy about our decision! We came around lunchtime on a Saturday. We got to choose where we sat and we chose outdoor seating and a high top table. We got the summer blt and the bean and veggie soup. The sandwich was amazing which was surprising because it looked just like a regular sandwich, but it blew my husbands mind. My soup was filling and delicious - the perfect serving. The veggies were great because there were such a variety of great quality too! We had some spritz drinks and had a great time! read more

Magpie Cafe - Soup bean and veggies - New American Near Me - Sacramento, California

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I wanted to book a reservation here for valentines, but there were unfortunately booked out. We kind of forgot about this place since then, but happen to run into it going through second Saturday. We came in and after a lot of thinking we got the cheese board and some fries (we're college kids, okay?) and we exceptionally happy with what we got. The cheese board was super tasty with both fresh pears and blood oranges, along with some dried dates and I believe a persimmon jam. Each ingredient paired very nicely with the amazing fresh Brie. Wish there were a little more bread that came with it but otherwise it was amazing. Beautiful presentation and very delicious experience overall. The fries were also pretty good. What they missed in crunch was made up for in fluffiness and volume. Their drinks were also quite good. I've never had zeal kombucha and it was pretty good. Their mimosa was also deliciously sweet and incredibly addicting. The atmosphere was great and decor and our server very nice and helpful. Def plan on coming back and trying their entrees. read more

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Very much enjoyed our dinner here. Lovely experience all around. Delicious ratatouie, shrimp citrus salad, and bread. Wonderful service. Nice art and overall interior decor. Highly recommend! read more

Magpie is a solid choice for brunch with its spacious indoor dining area and plenty of outdoor patio seating. Food is fairly tasty and the drinks are delicious. I highly recommend the broccolini as they do a fantastic job on keeping the broccoli tender even with the fried battered really crispy. The king salmon was fantastic as well though I wasn't a fan of the pork belly - didn't read the fine print that it'd be sweet with the honey infusion. In any case, worth checking out if you're looking for a brunch spot. read more

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Magpie is such a great go-to for brunch, lunch or dinner in midtown Sacramento. The most recent visit I had was for lunch. My friend and I split the avocado toast and french fries. Previously I have ordered burgers or eaten brunch there. The burger is BOMB! It is honestly one of the best burgers I've ever had. The patty is small enough that it doesn't taste bland. It has just the right amount of grease and the bun is structurally sound enough to hold it together. The avocado toast is really good as well. It comes with super thick slices of bread, lots of avocado, and micro greens on top! The bread is toasted in oil. It is so tasty but the bread is a little too big to bite into. I found myself on the struggle bus. The french fries were wonderful and plentiful. I always have a great experience at Magpie! Warning: the french fries plate is HUGE - as in WAY too big for two people. Know that if you order this, it is plenty for 4 people. read more

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I've happen to come here two times in less than a week, so you have to assume it's a good spot! Lunch was a good time. I met a friend here for a weekday lunch, getting there right before the rush at noon. My waitress was friendly without being pushy, including when the crowd was getting more apparent. I got the burger with a side salad. I thoroughly enjoyed the salad with winter squash vinaigrette - great textures, colors, and flavors. My burger was also juicy and flavorful. Lots of onions. Blueberry mint soda ($5.50) was a treat. Dinner was a little less exciting, surprisingly. I did get that salad again, but my clams, which did have a good saffron and fennel flavor, were small. Many of the shells were empty. That being said, I was impressed by my friend's pork bao - pricey but good - and the cup of soup with beans and vegetables. With the high ceilings, it can get a bit loud, but some of the seats toward the back will be a tad quieter. Magpie has definitely become a go-to for me. read more

Magpie Cafe - Blueberry Mint Soda with a surprisingly good side salad - New American Near Me - Sacramento, California

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The food was seriously delicious! I got the vegetable hummus bowl with avocado and a side of chicken. I was blown away but how good it was. Such simple ingredients but flavor packed. Highly recommend! I wish a took a photo. It was beautiful and each bite was something different with all the vegetables. So glad we came! read more

Saturday Lunch Ordered: Seasonal Vegetable & Chickpea Hummus Bowl Summer BLT Sandwich Chocolate & Avocado Mousse The bowl was super delicious, filling, and satisfying. I really liked how they treated the seasonal veggies in this dish. The summer BLT was interestingly presented and the ingredients were well prepared. The chocolate & avocado mousse is their signature item. Very creamy and delicate. The salt overpowered the mousse though. I recommend scraping it off to fully enjoy the delicate avocado flavor. The food is solid here and the choices are always a cut above the standard fare. read more

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Everything was delightful. From reservations to seating, ordering, dining and payment - it was they perfect place to celebrate our anniversary. The food and service were extraordinary. We will be back - with friends! read more

Great food & the most fabulous server ever. She's super friendly and loved her personality. I don't usually recognize servers by their name in my reviews, but I'm making an exception for Sarah. It was a beautiful day and we were able to get a table outside along 16th Street. The combination of the food, service, breeze, weather, etc all made the dining experience a great one. We started with the Moonstone Mojitos. Delicious and strong. If you're looking for a good drink, this is the one to order. The Pork Belly Bao is a must order item (if you're not watching your figure). I love the fusion taste of the pork belly, with super juicy meat, basil, cilantro, onions, etc. Highly Recommended! I had the Magpie Single Burger. The meat could have been cook a bit longer, but that's okay. I loved the caramelized onions and fresh pickles inside the burger. Fries were tasty too. I had a few bites of my friend's Rib Eye Steak and loved that too. It was a very big piece of steak though. Probably shared between 2 is a better idea. Don't think it's too memorable inside, but I didn't look around too much. We had already set the intention of sitting outside on the patio. Street parking at the meters and payment required until 10pm. I'm sure you can find some free options in the area. read more

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The Food is wonderful. Every item our party ordered was fresh and delish. Heirloom tomatoes, fresh everything.Superb. The hibiscus gin fizz was delicious and not too sweet. Just right. read more

This restaurant is the cutest place! The location is perfect, right across the street from a park and a few other bars, very walkable. I was here for a work event and a co-worker suggested here for our first night and I'm so glad she did. We started with wine (took advantage of Wind Wednesday) and appetizers, we got the hummus with bread and the cheese platter. Everything was delicious, the bread was crispy but not too hard, and the peaches were so sweet and juicy! We did a few more appetizers but I got the NY Strip and fries and it was cooked beautifully, the only thing I didn't love was how it was plated. The fries were on top of the steak so some of them were really soggy. The wine was to die for, they had an amazing selection. We did the avocado chocolate dessert and ice cream cracker/sandwich which were also both very good. I would highly recommend this place to anyone who asks! read more

Magpie Cafe - New American Near Me - Sacramento, California

Came here to try a pop up with Chef Gregg Nourish, this was my first time at the restaurant, parking was a bit difficult however once I found a spot the restaurant was easy to find on the corner. The restaurant was very clean and the staff were very friendly. I loved the food that evening and will keep looking for more pop up in the future. We plan to come back and try the restaurants menu as well read more

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Enjoyed dinner with high school classmates in from the Bay Area and LA. We had a series of small plates and craft cocktails. Nothing disappointed and all were pleased. The gnocchi, mushrooms and white bean puree, hummus...even the cheese board was out of this world. Also, some mixologist just convinced me to like gin again..not that I needed that...whatever the cranberry gin nectar was, it was basically heaven on the rocks. read more

Super disappointing. The food wants to be good but it's just not. Very over priced, and underwhelming. Seafood salad-gross. Fried Brussels, meh. Meatballs-inedible, seriously. Better meatballs at ikea. On a positive note, the service and staff were excellent. But I won't be coming back. read more

I've always wanted to try Magpie Café since they pride themselves as a farm to fork restaurant specializing in sourcing local ingredients and our meal did not disappoint! I ordered the "Dine Downtown" menu option (5 course meal) that consisted of a seasonal greens salad, house made chips and dip, braised beef, fried delicata rings, and chocolate avocado mousse. The fried quinoa on seasonal greens was very unique and provided the salad with a flavorful crunchy texture. The house made chips were served fresh from the fryer and the herb onion dip was very flavorful. The braised beef was very tender, however a little too salty for my preference. The fried delicata rings were very tasty and reminded me of a fried squash. The chocolate avocado mousse had a slight hint of avocado flavor which complemented the chocolate well. It was surprisingly busy at 5pm, however service was wonderful. The Dine Downtown menu option was only available for one week and it was great that $1 from each meal was donated to the Food Literacy Center in Sacramento. read more

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One of my favorite restaurants in town, MAGPIE! Their service is always amazing with great food. We had hummus bowl, bigoli, and crispy pork belly for lunch. Hummus is their signature dish and we get this almost every time we visit. Bigoli was my 5 year old's favorite (Nutty and earthy). One little disappointment we had was the crispy pork belly. We received all fatty part where I barely got the crispy meat portion. I strongly suggest to check this spot out! read more

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Hadn't been to Magpie for years. It used to be my favorite for fresh food. Unfortunately my experience last week proves that other restaurants have taken Magpie's place. Service is still great! Ambience is just okay. Food was disappointing as the price point for what you get is not worth it. I had a fish special and there was far more citrus in it, could barely find the fish. Cheese board, not worth it. Pasta was good. Won't be back for dinner, maybe lunch. read more

I can't believe that I hadn't already written a review of Magpie Cafe - what an oversight on my part. We have been there several times and have always had fantastic food and excellent service. We recently went there during Dine Downtown (DD) after a problem with another restaurant. We sat outside (currently avoiding the myriad of respiratory viruses that are out there) and still received great service, even though it was a chilly evening. They have heat lamps, which was nice. Everyone in our party loved the food - between the three of us, we tried everything on the DD menu. We also got a carrot cake cookie to go because my friend loves carrot cake and their carrot cake cookies are AMAZING. Thank you, Magpie, for your consistent excellence. read more

Had small plates and cocktails here with a friend. Squash flower was amazing. We ordered a few things (mushroom/bean pate, fish dip, pork belly, salad) and everything was delicious. read more

Love love love Magpie! I've dined in and gotten take out. Everything always comes out great! Some of my favorite dishes: beet burrata, hummus bowl, lemon chicken salad, winter BLT, chicken for sharing, gnocchi, steak and fries, crispy pork belly, fried Brussels sprouts. My favorite though is the carrot cake cookies!!! Bomb! read more

Magpie Cafe - Amazing old fashions - New American Near Me - Sacramento, California

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This was a fascinating and unique place to grab a bite to eat. Everything that is served our items that are brought in the same day from local farm areas. And the shifts on site put together a menu just for the day based on products and ingredients received same day. A unique style of eating but also brings back historical points on how things were years ago. read more

Magpie Cafe - Items of the day from local farmers turned into a masterpiece. Enjoyed by the palate - New American Near Me - Sacramento, California

Been a few years since I've been here and the menu is much more diverse now. Shared a variety of tapas (Small plates) with my wife and the burratta and fruit plate along with a couple of great cocktails from bar. Waiter was very helpful in selecting btw so don't be shy to ask them. Even brought home some dressing which is very addictive. This place is a great date night. read more