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    My Garden Cafe

    3.5 (247 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Sondra S.

    whenever i come here (it's been years) i always am so happy the food is always amazing. i usually get the chicken and waffles but today i got the california omelette, hashbrowns & biscuits and gravy. the servers are always so nice and attentive. i love this place so much. it's great for a date or group of family.

    French toast with a side of hasbrowns, strawberries added extra
    Nasser S.

    I'm a little upset because I specifically asked the waitress to make sure no pork comes to our table in case it's in any of the original recipes. I ask that wherever I go because we don't eat pork and you never know what may have pork in it. My mom ordered the El Rancho Omlette. My mom asked for no bellpeppers, but right before that, I asked the waitress to make sure none of our orders have pork of any kind. NO PORK for the whole table. I didn't realize what my mom ordered, said round beef, then sausage in the description until I got home to do the yelp review and she didn't remember the name of what she ordered so I looked on my receipt to see the name so I can identify it in the pictures. I dislike it very much when people don't make it a priority to ensure people orders aren't 100% correct, especially when it comes to ingredients they specifically ask not to be included in their food. It is a religious reason and a personal reason we don't eat pork, and it just upsets me knowing it is in our bodies. I asked they waitress if you have a chicken sausage option, and she said no. I said, "What about turkey bacon sausage?" She said no. I said you really need to have other options for people other than pork. She said, "I know." Npt everyone eats pork. I couldn't have the chicken fried steak because the gravey has pork. Besides the highly upsetting experience of us being served pork and eating it even though I clearly asked for no pork. The good was ok, just ok. I got the crab omelet thinking it was going to be amazing because the description said real crab meat. But I actually didn't like it and wouldn't order it again if I went there. I asked for strawberries on my pancakes just like I asked for strawberries to be put on my nieces' french toast. But what I got was a few fresh strawberries, and they got a good-sized pile of whole semi smashed strawberries with the juice oozing on the plate. The price was the same. Why did they give me something different when I asked for the samething for all 3 of us. I'm not happy with that either. My order came with hasbrowns, and my niece ordered a side of hashbrowns, which was almost double what I got. I'm not happy with that either. $100 for 4 people breakfast is a little steep even with today's prices. I would have left no tip if I knew the mistake was made with the pork. I'm giving 2 stars and not 1 star only because the food was ok, not horrible. First and last time, I will be there because of the multiple issues. Not only for that reason, but there are better breakfast options in the area I would rather visit.

    My veggie omelette, hash browns and fried okra.
    Grady L.

    I was driving and making a delivery in Motown and hunger hit me something fierce. I'm not terribly familiar with the area so I looked to old faithful...Yelp. I scanned for a few minutes and came up with two places. My Garden Cafe was one and who cares about the other. I arrived peak bfast hours but was able to grab a seat at the counter. It was like entering a room of new oxygen. The hostess and wait staff were all smiles and very accommodating. I was given a menu, what a selection. I opted for a garden omelette w/ ham my version of a Denver omelette, hash browns and they had fried okra which is one of my favorites. The plates flew by they were loaded with breakfast goodness. My omelette came...oh boy what a treat. There were tons of veggies, hash browns were perfect, I like mine only lightly brown and okra...chefs kiss. I couldn't finish it all so had more for the next day. Then there was another layer of goodness...they didn't kill my pocket. If you're in the Modesto area and crave breakfast this place will not disappoint.

    Big Slab O'Ham with Eggs Breakfast
    Lisa Y.

    My kids love this place! The strawberry jam is their favorite along with the ginormous pancakes. Great spot for breakfast!

    Johanna C.

    What a lovely place, it easily gets crowded though but we were seated soon. Service is quick & the staff are friendly. They have big servings but not overwhelming. The area is clean and noise level is minimum.

    Chili Chile Verde Omelette (Wow! Amazing)
    Carlo D.

    Country comes to town (this is everything you would expect if you were in an episode of the Beverly Hillbillies (70s show...research it). The decor is always country and the staff is as friendly as southern living. This day my fiancée trastes us to brunch at this great place (never disappoints). My bride had the usual chili verde (large potion packed with huge flavor). I had the garden omelette (the veggies were fresh and cooked to perfection, plump and full of flavor). I chased it with hotcakes and white toast and blue berry jam (ask for some to go...it's amazing). Oh! Dont drink the water (trust me...coffee is better...lol Bring the family and enjoy some brunch in the country right in the middle of town and remember..."Great CUSTOMERS get great CUSTOMER SERVICE." - Carlo

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    Food was basic and flavorless. Service was great but I rather eat at a restaurant with shitty service but amazing food.

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    I always enjoy coming here the food is delicious. Cattlemen steak and eggs or the crab omelets are superb.

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    This is probably the second best place in Modesto for breakfast. You can never get bad food here unless you order it wrong!!

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    The food is awesome and the staff is very professional! I would highly recommend this restaurant!

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    The Biscuit Basket - French toast was delicious!

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    4.5(424 reviews)
    1.2 mi
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    Wow! Don't know how we missed this place! Incredible staff and food! New favorite breakfast…read moreplace in Modesto!

    One of my new favorite places for breakfast & brunch. We waited over an hour in line and all worth…read morethe wait, next time I'll make reservations. I been wanting to try this place for a long time. I can't believe it took me this long to try them out. I was very pleased from start to finish. The service was excellent, the food was amazing and I was ultra impressed with the waitress explaining we can get gravy made with no pork and also for next time to ask for our home fried potatoes to also be cooked in non pork fat. ( I told her We don't eat pork ) It is so hard to find a place that offers no pork in their gravy. They went the extra mile to make us special non pork gravy on the spot, amazing. Also they fried our home fried potatoes in non pork oil, thats the extra extra mile of care and service and attending to a customers needs, I was completely satisfied. I cant wait to try more of the menu. Everything we ordered was good. The cinnamon bun was so good, I would go there just for that alone, yummy and fresh and moist and soft and so much frosting and yes I said and alot, AND? Haha Pro tip: if you dont eat pork ask for them to cook your potatoes in non pork oil and if you want gravy ask them to make non pork gravy. You have to mention it to your server, dont forget. Now go & enjoy, you can thank me later. Make reservations if possible or go on a slow day, the weekends are packed but worth the wait. They have alot of seating inside.

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    We came to eat here one random weekday after work. We've been here before for breakfast, and it's…read moreusually packed. However, on a late afternoon weekend, we found plenty of parking and ample seating. Staff was amazing and incredibly attentive. The pasta was okay, and I really regret not sticking with breakfast. Service: 5/5 Food: 3.5/5

    Came in on a Sunday at 11:30am and there was only a 15-minute wait for a booth for three people…read more The staff was nice and quick. The food was just your typical diner type, greasy spoon kind of place. I got an egg white omelette with ham (looked like cut up pieces of thin sliced deli meat) and asked that fresh potatoes be boiled in water or steamed in water due to food allergy. What I got was fried potatoes. When I questioned the server he just said that's how they come. Do they not have raw potatoes in the back they could have boiled for me?? The taste of the omelette was meh and I only ate 4 bites. I obviously didn't eat the potatoes. The English Muffin felt oily, like someone touched it with greasy hands. I had asked for it to be dry and with no butter. So basically I didn't eat any of my food and will not be back (this was my third time here and none of the other experiences were any better.) Such a shame because it is only 5-minutes from my house. My dad ordered the chicken fried steak and my mom got the taco salad and both of their meals were inedible too. The food here is just BAD. I told the server I didn't like my food and he didn't even answer me. He took away three plates of uneaten food and no one asked if there was an issue and no manager bothered to come over to even talk to us or try and make it right. What a HUGE waste of money. Don't bother eating here...so many other places to eat that are so much better. This place was packed and no real waiting area...everyone just squished together. This is a hustling and bustling place, so if you are looking for a quiet spot, at least don't go when we did. Best part of this place is their wall for taking pictures. I think they care more about making things look IG worthy, than the quality of the product they are serving.

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    I headed over to this restaurant and it was a heavenly experience. I went with a big family and…read morethey got all of our orders in seconds! I got the cinnamon roll and it was spectacular! I really recommend this restaurant.

    My boyfriend took me to eat at the Velvet Creamery for breakfast after a doctors appointment we…read morewere in town for. I had never been here before but he remembered eating here as a kid with his family and always talked about it. The parking lot was packed and there were ALOT of people inside as well as a few large parties, but we were greeted and seated as soon as we entered. Someone came over and took our drink orders while we looked at the menu, though the restaurant was busy it wasn't too loud, and we could easily have a conversation. My boyfriend ordered the Croissant Breakfast Sandwich with Hashbrowns & I ordered the Breakfast Combo #3 - their famous "baked here" French Toast, two eggs & choice of breakfast meat. I am extremely picky when it comes to French Toast, but this was really good, fluffy but crisp edges and a great flavor. Their portions were large, with very reasonable prices. They had a counter front ice cream bar that we did not partake in, however we may do so on our next trip. We will be back in the future.

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    L to R: potato salad, smothered chicken entrée, mashed potatoes and gravy, side of butter and blackberry jam for the wheat toast.

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    3.7(717 reviews)
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    Breakfast does not have to be complicated to be memorable…read more The sausage, egg, and cheddar English muffin was everything you would hope for--fresh ingredients, perfectly cooked, and miles beyond the fast-food version. After a few bites I added Tabasco and Cholula, and it took an already great sandwich to another level. The homemade chicken soup was flavorful and comforting, and a cold Corona with salt and lime rounded everything out perfectly. One thing I really appreciate about Harvest Moon is the atmosphere. It is peaceful--almost tranquil. You hear conversations around the room, but they are the kind of quiet chatter that makes a place feel alive without ever feeling loud. It is comfortable, unhurried, and the kind of environment where you can simply enjoy your meal and be present. A special thank you to Johnny in the kitchen for putting together such a great meal. It shows when someone takes pride in what they do. Shout out to Lindsey for the friendly, attentive service. She made sure everything was just right without ever making me feel rushed. And thank you to Lyssa behind the bar. She was so busy I actually had to ask who Lindsey was, but despite juggling everything going on, she still took the time to make me feel welcome. Good food, genuine people, and a peaceful atmosphere are a hard combination to find. Harvest Moon continues to get all three right. Easy 5 stars.

    Im usually a brunch and mimosa cat but today I wanted pasta…read more To the chef that whipped up my pasta, excellent job on the cahoones sauce, spicy kick should evict worms and any other unwanted guest that have outstayed their welcome. Sundays beer on tap is only $3 Modesto. Always a pleasant experience at Harvest Moon.

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