Stopped in here for lunch on the way to Sand Pond. We were very pleasantly surprised by how nice this place is. The view of the creek is wonderful and plenty of seating. No complaints from my three kids, which is a big win in my book. The ingredients of all sandwiches were fresh and delicious. The service was prompt and the staff were very friendly. We will definitely come back! read more

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Cute cafe stop for lunch on the way to Sierra City. We sat outside on the water. The sandwiches and salads are fresh and good sized. The baked goods looked good but we were too full. Staff was very friendly! read more

Sabrina's At The Forks - Cafes Near Me - Downieville, California

I had a ginormous pork sandwich with a little salad, out on a cute patio, sitting at a comfortable bar overlooking a creek and nature. What more can you ask for? read more

Sabrina's At The Forks - Pork sandwich - Cafes Near Me - Downieville, California

Great spot. Nice vibe. Clean bathroom. I ordered the biscuits and gravy and my wife had the waffles. It's a blended type of service: order at the counter and the server will bring out your food. Self serve coffee and ice water. Our server/cashier had been very personable and attentive. For a Friday, during shoulder season, it was not busy. However, our food came out cold (with the exception of my sausage gravy - that was perfect temp). Might sound nitpicking about the food temps; but for the price you pay, you should have proper temps of things. Regardless, will definitely be back to try some other offerings. Note: if the place was busy, I would totally understand things sitting before being brought out... read more

Had lunch here on a sunny, warm Monday. We ordered two of their daily specials, the roast beef sandwich and a bowl of chicken tortilla soup. The two of us shared these and both were absolutely delicious. The sandwich used fresh roast beef, not the packaged deli type. The soup was scratch made and beautifully presented with slices of avocado and fresh cilantro on the top. We sat on the back patio, right along the river watching the birds and chipmunks. The server was excellent and Sabrina checked in with us. She clearly cares about her customers and their happiness. This place is a gem and I will definitely return next time I am in the area. read more

Sabrina's At The Forks - Roast beef sandwich with home made potato salad. Beautiful setting next to the river - Cafes Near Me - Downieville, California

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Sabrina and her staff prepare amazing, crafted breakfasts and lunches - soon to be open for dinners. She keeps our small village communities well fed throughout the year. Beautiful patio on the river in historic gold rush Downieville - great mountain bike shop next door. Try it - you'll like it. read more

We stopped into Sabrina's At The Forks today to bring Mom to an early Mother's Day lunch. What a fabulous surprise to find in Downieville, during the shoulder season, in a space shared with a bike shop. All of our meals were fantastic: BLT, meatloaf sandwich, a smoked salmon bagel, and a root veggie salad. Each was prepared in house with care with a choice of side salads. Sabrina was super attentive in making sure everything was just right, as was the rest of her staff. Everyone was happy and it was the least stressful Mother's Day ever. It's so nice to have another solid choice in Downieville. Thanks Sabrina! read more

Sabrina's food is amazing. I tend to get some kind of root salad or caprese salad bowl, and there's never a hesitation when I want to doctor it up with something like a salmon filet...or in the case of my friend, some tri-tip on top. In fact she's well-known for her tri-tip that is made on her smoker on her back patio. She's got breakfast burritos with eggs, potatoes, cheese and a meat and no-meat option. There are sandwiches, beverages (including beer & wine) and the icing on the cake, literally, a partnership with Autumn's Butter Me Up Bakery (go look that up on Facebook) where you'll find home-baked-in-Downieville sweets that are amazing. Oh, and coffee...all the kinds. Plus some grab and go food items in the refrigerator case. I've been here...I don't know...a hundred times? And I've always found something to eat, even being the pesky pescatarian that I am. Mostly because Sabrina makes sure she gets me fed. She is incredibly kind and just an amazing people person. The best kept secret? The back patio that has tables and is right on the river. It's truly magical. It might just be you and your coffee...or it might be full of people. They also host events there and when it fills up and the band kicks in, it's fantastic. Sabrina's is on one side of the space and Downieville Outfitters are on the other side. So don't be afraid to walk in. Both sets of employees are super friendly and will help you get what you need. Do give yourself a little extra time, though...there may be a bit of a wait for your homemade grub...but it will be worth it, I promise! read more

Sabrina's At The Forks - Caprese salad - Cafes Near Me - Downieville, California

Stopped in on a rainy Sunday afternoon and enjoyed some hot coffees. I got a classic cappuccino and my fiancé got the Mexican mocha. Both were delicious especially the Mexican mocha. I usually do not like this coffee and encouraged my fiancé not to get it but he dared to try it as he never had before, and it turned out to be a real treat! It was very delicious. The two girls working were incredibly nice and fun to talk to. We didn't get their names, but one was from France and the other was a high schooler who recently moved to Hawaii but was visiting for the summer. We loved the vibe both inside and out back by the river. We were just passing through but if we're ever in downieville again we will have to stop and have some breakfast outside. read more

Sabrina's At The Forks - Cappuccino - Cafes Near Me - Downieville, California

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Sacramento Valley Region of the Porsche Club of America stopped at Sabrina's for lunch enroute to Lake Tahoe on our two day tour. Sabrina and her staff had lunch ready for all 51 of us when we arrived. Quick service, the food was great, staff attentive, friendly, affordable, and first class. Weather little nippy so we couldn't sit out on the awesome back patio right on the river but they accommodated us just fine inside. Highly recommend for a stop, group event with advance planning, or catering. We do a lot of tours involving lunches and this was one of the best. We will be back. read more

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Love this spot. Open Thursday thru Monday!! Great food great smiles and food and excellent service! read more

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We hung out with Sabrina the other day and enjoyed our oat latte with our eggs. Nice joint and great menu.

Breakfast burritos- bowls and pastries oh my !!! Sabrina' has a way with her menu that is just spectacular! Focusing on the essential nourishment and eye pleasing visuals. I have been to her events which are always amazing! She's a kind hearted individual who loves Downieville! If you see a line - wait it's worth it trust me ! This town doesn't have many food establishments- but let me tell you what we do have is above and beyond... read more

They have a "unique" service model - stand in a long line that doesn't move to order - go to a table and wait for them to find you when your food is ready (think McDonalds without the numbered table toppers). We went today and yes the place was busy and yes we were prepared for that. What we weren't prepared for was to see the back patio completely turn over with people who arrioved after us having their meal and leaving and still no food (well OVER an hour after we ordered). My wife went to check and sure enough "whoops - we lost your food order but have this round of drinks" . My Grandson's grilled cheese came soon - the rest of our food (none of which required cooking except maybe the hot dog) still took a while to get there and came out in drabs. We were so excited to share Downieville with our kids & grands...this was a slap in the nuts. Food was okay - but not great. Looking at the other reviews makes me wonder why our experience was so atypical. read more

Love the charred onion and pepper veggie burrito! If I could eat it every morning, I'd be a happy girl. Came here for my birthday breakfast. Loved the vibe, filled with guys hopping on and off shuttles to head into the hills for a day of riding the awesome trails around Downieville and the Lost Sierras. Super friendly staff. Organic and fair trade coffee that supports women owned co-ops in South America. Lots of breakfast items to choose from. Can't wait to try others! read more

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Covid or not this owner works her tail off to provide a quality meal and affordable prices. Sabrina welcomed us in and made our experience amazing with her warm personality, excellent staff, hot coffee and delicious breakfast. Wishing you continued success. Thanks again! This omelet was amazing with its fresh veggies and tasty bacon. read more

Sabrina's At The Forks - Cafes Near Me - Downieville, California

Super nice staff. I got the biscuits and gravy and it was delicious, almost as good as my mom makes. Lol. Would definitely recommend for a nice little sit down breakfast. A+ read more

Hit the spot! Passing through town and stopped in for lunch. We sat outside and were treated to the gorgeous view of the Downie River. Good food that I washed down with a cappuccino. read more

Sabrina's At The Forks - Blt with salad and cappuccino - Cafes Near Me - Downieville, California

Sabrina's food is excellent. And the service is done with a smile. It is a small comfortable restaurant and may take a couple of extra minutes but it well worth the wait. read more

Love eating breakfast for lunch during my work week at the paper. The food is delicious, generous portions and the price point is spot on. I had lunch there today, a huge, delicious chicken sandwich and three adults ate a huge lunch for $40. Unheard of in these parts. A genuinely loving and fun atmosphere. Flavorful food bringing nostalgic vibes; like my grandma made it straight from her kitchen to the dinner table. And BTW, her holiday brunch in 2022 and the seasonal celebration was absolutely worth leaving the warmth of my house. read more

Very friendly staff and the mochas are delicious. The lunch was also very tasty, with a salad with strawberry vinaigrette and an Arnold Palmer iced tea included with the sandwich. The outdoor seating had a beautiful river view. Sabrina's is a great place to eat right before or after a mountain bike ride. read more

Best breakfast and cappuccino by the river while waiting for the shuttle. Perfect set up!!!

Oh my just WOW!!! The food is out of this world! I had the turkey bacon avocado on Dutch Crust. I can't say for sure but I believe that the tomatoes were heirlooms too. The mango smoothie was rich and delicious. And then there was the setting. Eating on the shady patio while overlooking the river, just heaven. The employees were kind, happy and friendly. read more

This was our go-to place during our stay In Downieville for coffee, breakfast, lunch and happy hour. Great riverside deck for relaxing and enjoying the food and drink! read more

Sabrina makes a mean almond milk latte!! We always hit Downieville Outfitters and Sabrina's when we're in town, great people and awesome food. We shared a bacon/salmon/avocado bagel and it was fantastic. Appreciated that our latte's were super hot, too. read more

I had the best white mocha at Sabrina's At The Forks & the customer service was amazing! I was not missing Starbucks after leaving with my drink. It was perfect! read more

Sabrina is the best!!! We stopped by hoping to pick up something to take back to our cabin for dinner. Tuesday night is not a dinner night. Sabrina recommended a couple of other take-out options for us. As we were walking down the street she called over to us and offered to roast organic chicken for us along with fresh veggies from her garden. At 6:00 that evening, she delivered, right to our door -- roasted pesto chicken, grilled veggies, a beautiful salad (complete with edible nasturtiums for garnish), sour dough rolls & coffee cake. All so delicious. She went over and above for us -- we were complete strangers! She's a dynamo! We will be back to dine at the restaurant, along the Yuba, when life gets back to normal. Thank you Sabrina! read more

Great outdoor patio, lunch, and coffee snacks! Located inside Downieville Outfitter's bike shop, right on the river. Lovely atmosphere!