We recently checked out this artsy little diner and it ended up being such a fun family meal. I…read morelove a good all-day breakfast spot, and this one definitely had that cozy, laid-back vibe the moment we walked in. The kids menu really stood out, it actually had variety (including a waffle and even noodles), which is rare and made ordering easy. The regular menu had plenty of options too, but I went with my usual: eggs benedict. The ham was honestly the thickest slice I've ever had on a benedict, and the portions overall were very hearty. Food was solid comfort food, filling, and satisfying. If you're looking for a casual diner with character where both adults and kids can find something they'll enjoy, this is a great stop.

I honestly can't stop thinking about their crème brûlée French toast and chicken fried steak! Love…read moreme some good diner breakfast!! I need some again ASAP. I have yet to try their lunch or dinner. Great service. Servers are super helpful and friendly. Plenty of parking as they have their own lot. Their building is hard to miss. Ambiance is very out of this world :)

We had breakfast here on a Saturday morning. There was a short wait. Everything we ordered was…read morereally good. We had a mango mimosa, coffee, iced chai, watermelon agua Fresca. Food items we tried: smoothie bowl, breakfast sandwich and biscuits and gravy. Everything tasted amazing. I would come back!

Great food! Friendly service. Ambiance can be a bit overwhelming. Old school coffee shop vibes.read more

Ihave had their steak.and eggs breakfast several.times The…read moresteak is always perfectly cooked. Due to allergies I have egg whites only They are also cooked properly. Everything I have had there has been very good. The waitresses are also.very helpful and quick to serve. The ambiance is also m very pleasant I.recommend this restaurant to anyone who wants a well cooked meal, be it breakfastb or lunch.

it has been several years since my last review. in my continuing tour of local restaurants, it was…read moretime to revisit this spot. Ambience has not changed. Same great old school R&B music in the background. Same old booths. Same friendly staff. so how was the food? 1) catfish nuggets entree: fresh fish nuggets that had small pieces of bones - must be careful when consuming this entree, scrambled eggs were decent, nice side of grilled potatoes w/onions and peppers and 2 slices of basic white toast. 2) basic entree: crispy bacon and hot links, scrambled eggs but the grits had to be returned and heated up and it also arrived with 2 slices of basic white toast. So- our entrees were just ok and the prices are definitely higher than before - which all places have increased their cost. But serving catfish nuggets that contained multiple pieces of small fish bones was troublesome- a diner could've experienced a terrible situation if not careful. The cold grits were also a meh situation. 2 stars for the food and an extra star for the local ambience. so i would give the food

love this place! food and service always 10/10. The new deviled egg toast and the blueberry lemon…read moreflapjacks were my favorite.

Food and service was great! Thank to our host Jordan. Definitely we we'll be coming back again.read more

Me, my lady, and best friends had a wonderful time at Tower Cafe…read more Upon arriving and checking in we were told it was gonna be a ~40min wait, so we decided to wait in their little garden area. It felt like we're in some amusement park, 5 minutes later we got a text that we had a table ready for us. Inside the restaurant felt very cozy yet rowdy (in a good way). We ordered their Famous French Toast, Eggs Tower, Thai Steak & Eggs, and the Madame Cristo. Everything in our meal was delicious, and hit in all the right places. Not to mention our server was holding it down for us providing outstanding service even while pregnant. Great restaurant, great food, great service. Definitely wanting to come back!

Tower Cafe is one of the pillars of Sacramento, a longtime fixture in the city's zeitgeist. People…read moreunderstandably love it. It's been years since I've been, mainly because of the long wait times and no reservations on weekends. As a planner, I gravitate toward places where I can make a reservation. However, it was a special occasion, so we committed to it on a holiday weekend. The wait was estimated at 1.5 hours for a party of 7, but it ended up being closer to 40 minutes, which honestly wasn't bad at all. The patio and waiting area are gorgeous and make the wait worth it on a beautiful day. Great shade from the trees, solid service, and a really nice ambiance overall. The menu is massive with a little bit of everything and huge portions, so it's quite hard to decide. I settled on the Madame Cristo because it sounded decadent and somewhere between lunch and breakfast, which felt perfect for brunch. And decadent it was. The cheesy ham and béchamel blended into this super rich, fatty bite balanced by the French toast it was sandwiched between. The eggs on top were almost overkill, but still a welcome addition for some protein. The chipotle raspberry jam was surprisingly good too, almost like a smoky raspberry salsa that added sweetness and helped cut through some of the richness. The potatoes were standard and nothing to write home about. It was definitely a lot, but pretty good and exactly what you expect from a brunch spot like this. I'm not going to say the food is mind-blowing, but it's solid and they have unique dishes, great vibes, and something for everyone to enjoy. Nice to see that Tower Cafe is still doing well after all these years and remains a great place to celebrate special occasions.

Today was the final day for Jim Denny's and Sacramento showed up. They opened at 11am and there was…read morealready a line out the door. Not only was their regular team there working as hard as they could but other local chefs, bartenders, and friends came to help feed the community one more time. Unfortunately, I arrived right after 2pm and joined the line only to find out about fifteen minutes later that the had completely sold out of food. The owner N'Gina gave a beautiful speech and the restaurant started clearing out of regular diners. I stayed to give my thanks and was blown away by the community and love that came through. They were still serving drinks and you could see how much love there was for N'Gina and this amazing business. So many people came through just to say thank you and wish her luck on her future endeavours. I found a spot at the bar and hung out for a couple hours talking to other chefs, business owners, and customers and everyone was not ready to say goodbye to this amazing establishment and the incredible food N'Gina brought to the restaurant. Their team ended up giving me a bowl of their staff dinner- fries, mac and cheese and pulled pork and I was so thankful for one last taste of this amazing restaurant before they closed for good.

Another one crossed off my foodie bucket list! I've been meaning to visit Jim Denny's for a while…read morenow, and ever since South closed (RIP), I knew I had to make my way over once I heard the iconic Mrs. N'Gina Guyton had taken over this beloved Sacramento spot. I'm such a fan of her food! My boyfriend and I stopped by on a Sunday afternoon about an hour before closing, and to our surprise, the owner herself took our order -- such a treat! I ordered the shrimp po' boy with a side of fried cauliflower, while he got the double patty cheeseburger with mac & cheese. We also tried their house-made lemonade and an Arnold Palmer. Here's how everything rated: * Shrimp Po' Boy: 3.75/5 * Double Cheeseburger: 3.5/5 * Mac & Cheese: 4.5/5 * Fried Cauliflower: 3.5/5 The shrimp had a great crust, and that romesco sauce with the buttery fried cauliflower was seriously addictive. The burger had a nice kick thanks to the hot link tucked inside, and the mac & cheese? So creamy and cheesy--definitely a standout. The lemonade leaned more tart than sweet, and the Arnold Palmer was refreshingly solid. Service was fast, friendly, and efficient. I loved that they kept the classic diner booths, vintage signs, and old-school decor--it all added to the charm, especially with the throwback jams playing in the background. Already planning my return to try the catfish sandwich, honey butter cornbread, and hopefully get my hands on one of their desserts next time--they were all sold out by the time we arrived! So you can tell how popular these items are, yum!

A warm, welcoming spot with flavorful comfort food that keeps you coming back…read more Finally made it back to Sacramento for a post-op visit and had to stop here. I hadn't been since last summer and was happy to return. Parking can be a bit hectic, but once you're inside, the atmosphere makes up for it. It's a family-owned spot, and you can feel it right away -- everyone is kind, welcoming, and takes the time to check in on you. We came for breakfast, but they also offer lunch and barbecue options, so there's plenty to choose from depending on when you go. They've also expanded and now have a location in Elk Grove. I ordered the French toast plate, which came with thick-cut slices of bread, eggs, and bacon. The French toast was soft on the inside with a nice golden finish, full of flavor without being overly sweet. The eggs were well seasoned, and the bacon was cooked just right. BB ordered the cheeseburger with fries and a side of grits. The burger was juicy with grilled onions and melted cheese, and the fries had that crispy, beer-battered texture. Everything came out hot and satisfying. Overall, a great spot for comfort food with genuinely friendly service. Definitely planning to come back -- especially for the biscuits and gravy next time.

Went for breakfast with family. We got chicken and waffles with the breast. Kids chocolate chip…read morepancake. Eggs. Mashed potatoes. Chicken and waffles. Chicken was perfect. Moist. Seasoned perfectly. Comes with 2 waffles. They're thinner but it was great because it didn't over power the chicken. Chicken breast was big enough that we were able to split it and still be full asf. Kids chocolate chip pancakes was good too. Fresh and crispy edges. The fruit it comes with was a good amount. Nothing was wasted. Mashed potatoes were moist buttery and didn't need any gravy! Mac n cheese was good. Great option for kids.

One of the best breakfast/lunch spots in all of Sacramento!…read more Service was amazing, I love that it's a family owned restaurant which makes it a so much better experience. Everyone from the servers to the hosts were amazing right off the bat. The interior is awesome and very nostalgic! So many booths and even the bar seating is amazing. The food was delicious, I ordered the three Oreo cakes with a Philly steak with fries. The three oreo cakes were tasty and the best part was that they are even Oreo filled! The Philly cheese steak were juicy filled with veggies and the roll was crunchy! Highly recommend trying this place out.

Happy to update that Sammy's is still great, and the community has acknowledged it!…read more In addition to the three "Best of Sacramento" awards on the wall from the SacBee, we were there when the owner, Naz, got her 2025 Yelp award. Not pretentious or fancy, just real good food and good people. A true neighborhood gem.

Great food and service! Brunch menu is always good! Staff is super friendly and always accommodatingread more

Jazzy was an amazing server, super attentive and very patient with us. Even though the restaurant…read morewas super busy she handled everything well and checked up on us regularly!

Dear Four Sisters Cafe Team, My family and I were recently…read moreworking in Roseville on a theater, and discovered your cafe. We had a wonderful experience; the food was delicious, particularly the homemade biscuits and amazing pancakes. We truly appreciated the warm welcome and the opportunity to speak with one of the sisters. It was a heartfelt conversation, and it is clear that your establishment is run with a lot of love. To anyone looking for a really good place to eat, look no more. If we are ever in the area again that is our go to place. 5 stars isn't enough to rate this place. PS. Lisa we will remember you forever.

I went today to Four Sisters around 2 PM and it seemed like it wasn't bustling with people around…read morethat time, so I was able to be seated quickly. During that time, they served me a glass of water and I quickly ordered the BBQ Chicken sandwich - I had looked at the menu earlier - with a side of fruit. The sandwich was really great! They served the sandwich with the grilled, chicken breast, bacon, and BBQ sauce with the lettuce, tomatoes, and onions on the side. I'm not a fan of onions, so I did not have those, but it was nice to have the lettuce and the tomatoes have that nice taste when it hasn't been smothered in BBQ sauce or others as it's being cooked by the chicken like other places prepare them. I honestly left satisfied. This place really did live up to the recommendations and reputation it has. Our gym, Positive Impact Fitness always talks about this place and it was really worth it. I shall return in due time.