Food was decent and service was great. This cafe has like a home feel and seems like mainly locals come here. I ordered the breakfast burrito which came out fresh and hot. It was big enough for 1 person. I enjoyed it. I would come back here if I were in town during breakfast. read more

I'll start off with: I highly recommend this place. The portion sizes are huge and so, so filling. We had the omelets, and they came with toast and a choice of another side (the grits were great!). The steel cut oats were classic and also came with a good portion size. The food was all delicious. Service was quick, and the interior is woodsy and very homey:) read more

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A very good dog friendly place for breakfast or lunch. Lots of parking, good service. Not fancy. Several types of Benedict are offered. It's piura go to place for breakfast. read more

After looking at the other 3-star reviews I've written I realized that I wouldn't go back to most of those restaurants again, whereas Redwood Cafe was a solid place with good food that I gladly return to when I'm in Cambria. This place deserves 4 stars for sure! read more

Amazing! This place does not look like much, but do not be deceived! The service is awesome. As they were setting our place settings, they were double checking to make sure that the silverware was up to par. As they got to a fork that was cleaned, but watermarked, they replaced it! Prices completely reasonable. The food was awesome and A LOT. None of my family could finish it. Coffee was awesome. They also are very meticulous when they are cleaning the tables. I watched them take a clean rag with what smelled like bleach and clean the entire table top, legs, chairs and the rungs of the chairs. This is a place that clearly cares. Definitely would go back. read more

We were looking for a breakfast place and discovered Redwoods Cafe. It is unassuming in the midst of an outdoor center. We opened the door and were immediately greeted with a friendly face. They had our coffee poured as we were sitting down. The server was so nice and welcoming! She gave us some recommendations. We both ended up ordering the special - blueberry pancakes. My husband doesn't eat eggs and she offered him other options which nice. The pancakes were delicious with the fresh blueberries. The atmosphere is cozy and like a little diner. Everyone is friendly and just so welcoming. Even though we are just visiting the area, we felt like a local. There is indoor and outdoor seating. Such a great local place!!! read more

Redwood Cafe - New American Near Me - Cambria, California

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Great homey diner with American breakfast. Cute decor with some wonderful antiques (that they don't sell - I asked!). My husband loves breakfast and this place fit the bill perfectly when you want the old favorites. Eggs benedict, omelets, & chorizo breakfast burrito were all very good. read more

Good food and friendly service. Loved the country-like atmosphere. Friendly people working here that make u feel welcome whether you're a local regular or not. I liked hearing all the regulars talking to each other and it definitely seems like a popular spot amongst people who live in Cambria. Very cool spot and we will definitely be back. read more

Cute place. Coffee is ok. Food was a little on the greasy side. Not a lot of fresh options. The fruit was sitting in a cup of orange juice :/ read more

This little cafe is tucked in the corner of a shopping center. It has a cute outdoor eating area as well as indoors dining. We stopped in to have a traditional breakfast on Father's Day. I ordered the Eggs Benedict & my wife ordered the blueberry pancake special. The food was good. My eggs were definitely over cooked but the combination of flavors was just right. Our waitress was very welcoming and attentive to our needs. The restrooms were simple but very clean. I can see why so many locals like to come here for a great meal. read more

I've been in a couple times the last month. I will say this place is a must try. The portions and flavors are spot on. I got the mushroom, onion and bacon omelette with hash browns. I added avocado and havarti. It was spectacular. My boyfriend ordered the eggs Benedict and our friend got the meat lovers omelette with grits. Overall great breakfast. read more

Quaint place, Amazing food quality, great customer service! Definitely a must check out place when you're in Cambria! read more

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Great Food. I had the 3 egg omelette and also had some bacon. Bacon was thick and tasted as always hope bacon will be cooked.

I had lunch here and enjoyed their club sandwich. What's interesting about my visit is I found out the story of the restaurant while I was there. This was told to me by 2 servers one who had been there since the restaurant opened 20 years ago and she was 15 and the other who had been there quite a long time as well. Thehe owner Rick worked in the food business for awhile decided that he wanted to open his own place and he found this place and decided to make a go of it I could tell by the club sandwich that it was a higher-quality place than the outward image by deconstructing the sandwich. What I found out from the servers is they roast their own turkey that they carve and put on the sandwich which is obtained from a grower who the owner knows and cares about. In talking with the service further this is typical of the owners MO. The ham also comes from a high-quality vendor and I could tell that it was an excellent piece of ham. The bacon as well. The servers told me that the owners selected each of those vendors. He also tries to buy a locally as much as possible and for example the avocados come from a local avocado Farm which were on the sandwich. Of course the bread was sourdough from a local bakery. I was told the eggs come from a local Farm which are used in their breakfast and the vegetables are all local as well. He have been doing this for over 20 years which makes him way ahead of the farm to table movement. Of course sometimes they have to get some things from other places in different places depending on the season. They make fresh squeezed orange juice which is outstanding and well worth getting. The vendors change for the oranges as the season changes. Their local emphasis is not talked about very much and maybe they should advertise it more but it seems that it's just embedded in the way the restaurant is run. The location isn't always easily visible from the road so you might have to Google it. However they do have a nice parking lot which enables you to park very close by. I'll probably try to come back for breakfast and want to come sometime when they make their own chili verde omelets. read more

I was surprised that a random breakfast spot in San Simeon could be so good. We got lucky--this was the only place that was still serving breakfast late (in the afternoon). My Eggs Benedict (http://s3-media4.ak.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/Aym_XklQDTmMWH1wz4Xk8g/l.jpg) was fresh and delicious, accompanied with fresh veggies (in the benedict!) and some yummy hash browns. The portion size was just right and the sauce was perfect--flavorful, but not too rich. Unfortunately I had some stomach problems later on that day...but who knows, it could have been from the hot dogs we roasted over the campfire the night before. read more

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You had me at grits. Redwood Cafe was recommended to us by Thomas, our Air BnB host. He was telling us about the owner coming from Georgia, so I immediately asked myself if this guy did grits, because I love real grits, and Southern folk make great grits. As if he was reading my mind, Thomas suggested we make sure to have grits with our breakfast. SOLD! So, we find Redwood Cafe easily (it's in a strip mall off Main St). In my mind I'm all like "grits, grits, grits, grits...SQUIRREL!" otherwise known as the daily special of blueberry pancakes. All I know is that I'm gonna be in breakfast heaven because I'm partaking in TWO awesome breakfast items (have I mentioned I looooove breakfast?) Anyway, the blueberry pancakes special comes with two eggs, bacon, and three huge fluffy packed-with-blueberries pancakes, but not grits, so I have to order them as a side. Yep, I had a TON of food to tackle, but tackle it I did, and it was delicious. The hot, creamy grits were divine, and you get a huge portion; needless to say, I ate the whole bowl of grits before I touched anything else....soooooo good and lived up to my expectations :) I tried my darnedest to finish up the rest (eggs? check...bacon? check....pancakes? not even close!). Not that I didn't want to finish them, but I ended up leaving one of the three-stack on my plate because I just could not take another bite. So sad :( And pancakes, no matter how delicious, are just not really something you can doggie bag for consumption on the road later... However, I cannot recommend Redwood Cafe enough if you're looking for a great, hearty breakfast to fill you up for long day of Hearst Castle touring and elephant seal watching. Excellent food and service. Thanks to Thomas for his recommendation, and thanks to that Georgia transplant dude for setting up shop in Cambria and letting me indulge in some yummy grits :) P.S. Is it just me, or do you think of Joe Pesci in "My Cousin Vinny" every time you hear the word "grits" mentioned? Magic grits that cook in only five minutes when the rest of the grit-eating world takes 20 minutes to cook theirs? Just sayin' :) read more

Redwood Cafe - My blueberry pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, and grits...and Hubby's French toast...awesome! - New American Near Me - Cambria, California

Hungry for a hearty breakfast? Come to Redwood Cafe and enjoy a bountiful plate of good ol' American breakfast! I splurged on a three-egg omelette that was chocked full of fresh spinach, fresh mushrooms, cheddar cheese with a generous side of hash browns cooked toasty hot and buttered biscuit with honey. Delish and kept me fortified all day long! You can sit outside overlooking the parking lot under an evergreen tree or inside at the counter or a table. Friendly, homey and simply great. read more

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We were headed back home when we stumbled upon this little cafe. Ordered an avocado sausage omelette with sour cream and hash browns - oh my lanta! Something about the eggs or the cheese or maybe the entire dish was made with extra love because it was so darn delicious! Wish I lived closer, I'd definitely be a regular! Super smiley staff, dog friendly patio and a little book to sign before you leave - cute touch. read more

Redwood Cafe - Avocado Sausage Omelette with Sour Cream & Hash Browns! Yes please :) - New American Near Me - Cambria, California

The hubs and I stopped at Redwood Cafe, before heading back to the desert on Labor Day and were happy we did so! This cute little breakfast spot was only 5 minutes away from the hotel we were staying at in San Simeon, that is nestled away in one of the many shopping areas in Cambria. We sat outside in the shady area and noticed a couple small dogs in the patio area. Not only was I excited to see the little puppers, who reminded me of our pup but also excited to know we can bring him with us next time. I ordered two eggs, home fries and canadian bacon. This is probably the best two egg breakfast I've had, out of all the bfast places I've been to. I love that they didn't skimp on the canadian bacon either. My fries were a little burnt, but that definitely didn't stop me from eating them. I also got a side of sourdough toast, based on a yelper and was reminded on white toast. My hubs ordered the chorizo burrito, which reminded me of a chipotle burrito...well let me specify, the size of the burrito was pretty big and filled with eggs, salsa, chorizo, peppers, topped off with avocado and a side of sour cream. He also ordered coffee, which was pretty standard...nothing bad with it, nothing that stands out. I definitely can't wait to come back! read more

Service is awesome here. They greeted us with a bowl of water for our doggie. They brought us humans our drinks very quickly, and my mimosa was awesome. Here's how the rest of our mid-morning meal went down: Treats for dog. Took our orders. Brought our food - more treats for dog. Kids' food: Bacon - delish! Chicken strips and fries - delish! BBQ sauce - YUM! Open face chicken teriyaki sandwich - very good Adults' food: Redwood salad - super good; basil balsamic dressing - WOOHOO!! Redwood club - fantastic Treats for dog. Sweet! Highly recommend. read more

Well.....we didn't even make it in to be seated or order because the man "greeting" customers was so rude. Rather than welcoming people he is sarcastic and condescending. Not a smart way to maintain a business. It's too bad this review requires 1-star, because it deserves no stars. I'd say better luck next time but nope, won't be a next time. read more

I ate here on Saturday 08/06/2022 with a group of friends and I just realized that I was charged for a meal that wasn't mine on top of my actual meal. When my credit card company told me to call them first to try and resolve the issue all I got was an answering machine. Super frustrating. Food was okay but now I have to make a claim and I am getting no help from the restaurant. Very upset with Redwood Cafe. Make sure they don't charge you for something you didn't order! read more

Oh wow. Just... Oh wow. They don't need a dishwasher, as the plates clean themselves! Not a crumb left on my plate. Read the reviews on Yelp, and that app has yet to steer us wrong. When people say to try the Havarti Cheese anything, TRY IT. We've been taking a road trip along the whole California Coast, and been using Yelp for each place to have a meal. Redwood Café has been the best so far. Props, you guys. Well be stopping here for dinner again tonight, as well as breakfast in the morning. Three times in one trip, this place is THE BEST. read more

Redwood Cafe - A picture's worth a thousand words... So go. - New American Near Me - Cambria, California

This is our go-to breakfast place whenever in town. It looks as though it's a popular spot with the locals, which is always a good sign. Standard breakfast and lunch options. The omelettes are delicious, eggs benedict on point and pancakes perfect. Nothing fancy, just solid small town country breakfast eats. read more

Coming to the Redwood Cafe is like stepping back in time to an old time coffee shop / cafe. Our waitress was very friendly and nice. I decided on 2 eggs, hash browns, extra crispy bacon and sour dough toast. The eggs were good and cooked perfectly. The hash browns were okay...made from frozen I suspect. The extra crispy bacon was more like extra limp. Coffee was good. Service and coffee....4 stars. Food 2 stars. Overall 3 stars. read more

Definitely not the place to go in Cambria. For the food only. The staff was very nice and the service was great. The food really ruined everything. Overpriced for what you get and most things weren't cooked correctly. I ordered hash browns which looked good but when i cut into them they were literal mush. Very gross. So i told the staff and they happily gave me Country potatoes instead. These looked good until i bit into them and realized they were very undercooked. Some being almost totally raw inside. I ordered huevos rancheros and the black beans were undercooked and crunchy. Was a shame the food was mediocre because the staff was very nice. read more

What a perfect little gem this place is. Calm and laid back seating outdoors, friendly faces and a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere. The food is delicious! Freshly made, fresh tomatoes and peppers, sourdough toast is buttered perfectly and the biscuits hit that sweet spot between dense and soft, absolutely perfect for butter and honey. The entire table cleaned their plates, never touching the salt or pepper on the table. That's how perfect the natural flavors of the food were. Highly recommend stopping here for a relaxing and delightful meal. read more

This is a cute, family-owned breakfast place located in a plaza near the downtown area. The service was really good here. Everyone is really warm and welcoming. My boyfriend got an omelet with hatch chile and cheese and I ordered the eggs Florentine. Both were really good and the serving sizes were large. We ended up saving the rest for later and it actually still tasted good for leftovers. I would definitely come back to this place if I'm ever in the area. read more

I don't know why this place doesn't have more reviews?? If you're cruising through Cambria looking for a meal, skip all of that stuff that's right off hwy 1, drive into town a little bit and you'll discover this gem. It's kind of hidden from the main street but you will find it, and you will find that the place feels like the same family has been running it for years (which is probably true). The service is amazing, everyone is real friendly, the portions are HUGE. And this isn't a matter of quantity over quality. Their redwood club sandwich is one of the best I've ever had and has all that anyone would need in a sandwich: REAL roasted turkey, avocado, roasted ham, bacon, stacked between 3-tiers of toast. Top it off with one of their mimosas. I was full well into the evening =) 25 plus tip for two mimosas, a redwood club, and a monte cristo. Thank you! read more

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Five stars for the grits! If you love them you will appreciate how they are prepared. Which is perfectly. Hubby and I shared an omelet and they split the plate giving us both an ample amount of their awsome home style potatoes. Oh and the mimosas are not bad either!! :D read more

Redwood Cafe - A southern breakfast with class - New American Near Me - Cambria, California

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I'm updating this review because service has gotten worse and the prices are comparable to Linn's and for the quality of location, ambiance, service and food it's just not as worth it even though the food tastes good. read more

Had a wonderful breakfast this morning.. bacon and eggs with hash browns. My wife had an order of biscuits and gravy. Everything tasted fresh and was tasty! Service was very good and quick .. our waitress even made us 2 "to go " cups of coffee. Thank you .. nice touch . I will be back next time we are in town ! read more

Decided to try our hand at Redwood Cafe on our last day in Cambria for breakfast. So glad we did. Great send off. Such a great breakfast with an awesome mimosa to boot. Sat outside and though the view is of a parking lot, there were enough plants and humming birds to distract the view. The locals love this place which is always a great sign! Definitely a must visit in Cambria!! read more

Breakfast was as good as always. Classic diner fair with very nice down home people that make you feel very welcome

The cranky older white man that previous reviewers have complained about is actually the owner! He was incredibly rude today as we waited to be seated. We have been there before and witnessed him fighting with an elderly patron. I thought it was a one time thing but apparently he acts this way often. Fortunately, the food is decent and I think the only reason anyone tolerates the owner and stays to eat there us because of the very sweet waitresses who have worked there for a long time. I don't know how they tolerate that man. He is horrible! read more

Torn between sweet or savory the waitress suggested I order ala carte and I got the best of both worlds. Prices are average, food is very yummy. The atmosphere is quaint and small town feeling. I'm picky about my biscuits and gravy (being from the South) and they exceeded my expectations. My husband had French toast and said it was yummy. 5 stars for a home run for the Redwood Cafe. Thanks for a great breakfast in our favorite town on our second wedding anniversary! read more

Redwood Cafe - Unfortunately it was all gone before we realized we should have taken a picture if the before. - New American Near Me - Cambria, California

Quaint little place with good food. We had pancakes and coffee. Enjoyed the food. Service was good as well.

Great spot for breakfast or brunch...sitting out in the fresh airy patio. We all had omelets and each one was different and delicious. The coffee was non-stop. We didnt have to ask for a thing and they were doing a great job on social distancing and cleaning. Happy to find this spot and we will come back! read more

First time here! And WOW! It was so delicious. I ordered Cakes&eggs and it came with 2 giant pancakes, 2 pieces of bacon and 2 eggs. Very reasonable prices for the amount of food as well! We definitely found our new breakfast joint in town! Next time we will try their lunch! read more

Redwood Cafe - New American Near Me - Cambria, California

This place was great. The waitress was super nice and was great with my one year old son. She made sure to give him some fruits and crackers to start the morning off for him while he waited for his actual food. That was really sweet of her to do that. Everyone was so friendly here. I came here for breakfast and the food was pretty good. All the food is really home style cooking. If you're ever in the area, try this place out (especially for breakfast). read more