First time here and it was a good experience. Staff friendly, plenty of seating and solid breakfast choices. I had the chilaquiles with red sauce. The sauce was really flavorful and I liked the onions in it. I ordered the eggs on the side and no guacamole and it came with refried beans. Nice amount of cheese on top on the chilaquiles and so good with the sour cream. It had a retro diner feel and lots of nostalgic items mounted on the walls. read more

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Sams might be my new favorite breakfast spot in Santa Rosa. GET THE SALSA! Homemade salsa with so much flavor & some heat, ask them if they don't bring it. The biscuits are huge, like double size so a biscuit & gravy is a full meal with the bacon or sausage. The Bloody Marys are a good treat after eating and we sat outside since weather was really nice. I wish I had known about Sam's when I lived in Santa Rosa but thankfully I know now & will defintaley be back next time in the area. read more

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We were very excited to come here because the photos made it look delicious! But it was pretty disappointing. Probably the most disappointing thing was the price. It ended up costing over $75 for two adult combos and two kids meals. My husband and I both got the french toast combo plates, but he made the mistake of getting the strawberries with whipped cream, but that was almost $5! It was only a handful of strawberries, I couldn't believe it. I ordered an extra bowl of strawberries, which was just over $2 and it was much more strawberries. I just stuck mine in his whipped cream! We also got a milk and coffee, both of which were also almost $5. The kids meals were only okay, they didn't have chocolate chips for the pancakes, which kind of shocked me! The environment makes it seem like a little mom and pop diner, hole in the wall kind of place. But with those prices it was not that kind of an experience! The service was okay. The french toast was okay. It was very eggy, and I know some people like it like that. It was a little too much in my opinion. Will not be coming back if we're in the area. read more

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The restaurant is small inside, definitely gets packed. they also have a few picnic style tables outside and parking lot is also very small. Loved that my friend and I were greeted as soon as we walked in. The menu is huge. Lots of options and prices are reasonable. The service was really nice from start to finish. I came with a friend for breakfast and tried the biscuits and gravy and a side of pancakes. My friend & I absolutely did not like the biscuits and gravy. Put it this way, I want to call the cops on whoever's recipe that is. It was terrible, we didn't eat it. As the server offered a box, I kindly said "No Thank you" and told her they weren't good. She took them away and was nice to take them off the tab. The pancakes were basic but good. I'd like to try some of the other stuff on the menu in the future. read more

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We stayed in Santa Rosa for a quick little weekend trip and the hotel owner mentioned Sam's for a great breakfast place. Got here close to noon. Therefore it was time for a mimosa or a Bloody Mary. We got both! We chose the cranberry mimosa over the usual orange juice. Really refreshing! I had the Denver omelette with country potatoes and my boyfriend had the gravy and sausage with bacon on the side. Delicious all the way around! The biggest surprise was the salsa. Probably some of the best salsa I've ever had at a restaurant. Molly, our server was super busy and was so quick to get our food and drinks out to us. She's totally fun and kind. There's seating outside! Yay! That was another lovely surprise. The process are a little steep when you order drinks but was worth it! read more

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I've been to Sam's for as long as I can remember. It's always been an affordable family breakfast spot that has really good food. I normally get their huevos rancheros or their waffle however this time I got the French toast and it did not disappoint. The servers here are always friendly and accommodating. They always make sure to check on you and ask if anything else is needed regardless of how busy they are which they literally always are. The spots kind of like going to eat to your grandparents bunch of stores miscellaneous stuff everywhere but it's what gives the home vibe to this cafe. I personally really like it. Give it a try, you won't be disappointed. read more

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Great food (chile relleno breakfast and an omelette breakfast), great service (Anita was attentive and kind), and fun atmosphere (Christmas decorations all over the restaurant, Christmas music playing, and neat retro decor); what else can I ask for? Definitely will be back. read more

Found this little cozy cafe for breakfast. Got an old school, diner feel, lots of posters, nicks n knacks, momentos on the walls and just give you days gone by vibes. Huge breakfast menu from combos to omelette to any sides you could possible want. For lunch, they also serve burgers, sandwiches, salads and soups. The service was beyond friendly! Greeted immediately when we walked in, seated quickly and got drinks out. Ordered the griddle combo with buttermilk pancakes, bacon and scrambled eggs. I also got the Popeyes choice omelette which comes with potatoes and toast. Fresh squeeze OJ. Still got a bit of leftover for lunch. Large portions. Love Sams and wouldn't change a thing about this spot. Keep it up! read more

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Great good. Good service. Fair prices. Parking was easy and it's nearby most other shopping.

I ordered a breakfast burrito this morning and told them exactly what I wanted in it: eggs, ground beef, corned beef hash, salsa, sour cream. After being charged almost $30, I got it home to find out there's a bunch of potatoes, guacamole, I can't see any eggs and they put the salsa and sour cream on the side. Completely did not follow directions and overcharged on top of it. read more

This place is good for morning alcohol with friends. If you need to eat at the outside dining tables there's room on the side

We have our Sunrise club meeting there. We have our own private room. Service is great and breakfast is fresh, delicious but can be a bit pricey depending on what you order. read more

Food is consistent, good ole comfort food. Their menu has been the same so it's nice to be able to still order your favorite. I got the California Benedict (poached eggs avocado and tomato with hollandaise) and extra crispy spuds - so delicious. Service is friendly and accommodating. Coffee will get your whole week going lol very strong and very good. read more

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Good service and good breakfast everytime we go. The only downside is the parking can be quite difficult on a bust day. read more

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YUM! How did I grow up around here and never get breakfast at Sam's? To people like me who are new, this is a very small restaurant with limited parking so arrive accordingly. I loved eating my breakfast and people watching. There are some clear regulars as well as I got to watch a couple on their first date. It's a cozy restaurant so you can really see everyone in there all at once. The staff is so friendly! The food comes out fast and their hot chocolate is rich and creamy! read more

Great food and service. My favorite in-town brunch spot. Eggs Benedict and potatoes are fabulous.

Down home dinner with friendly staff and plenty of room to sit. I had two eggs with spuds, bacon and English muffin. My husband had the biscuits and gravy with bacon. Both were very good. I'm southern and a gravy snob. They hit the mark, my husband said they tasted like home. Would definitely recommend arriving early as I can see this place filling up FAST as the day goes on. Enjoy! read more

Good food, friendly wait staff, very fast service. We've been here 4-5 times when in Santa Rosa and will continue to come back

This fuckin garbage ass place man. $70 for some shitty food, will definitely not be back, it boggles my mind to see this place crowded often.. I'm dumbfounded. the corn beef hash was watery and bland as fuck and the biscuits and gravy tasted like microwaved plastic. this is the first place i been to that serves their mimosas on ice, what da fawk man?! read more

Went here for breakfast and was not disappointed. Food was excellent, service friendly and attentive. What a great little hidden gem of a restaurant. Will be back every time we visit Santa Rosa. read more

The service was beyond expectations Clients were friendly and servers too were even more friendly food was hot and served as ordered perfectly. Outdoor seating for brunch is where it's hoppin' New favorite spot to eat on weekend before 2pm. read more

Had a late lunch with a friend. Ordered the huevos rancheros. Eggs cooked perfectly on top of beans & a corn tortilla. Their "famous " spuds served on the side. Great service. Ambience--very simple with lots of natural light. Outdoor seating available. Next time in SR, I'll be back. read more

The staff is very friendly, the service is always good. The food is over priced and mediocre. Eggs Benedict is bland, the Canadian bacon is so cheap it's like plastic . There potatoes are tasty , not crispy , and Luke warm at best. Omelets are lacking flavor and very boring . Toast is not hot and they use margarine which has a foul taste. Not a great value but always busy and I think it's because nothing else nearby to service the breakfast and lunch in the area unless you want Mexican food. Don't mind higher prices but would really like something amazing. Don't think it exists in the area read more

Incredibly good food. Small town diner feel with big city flavors. Service was pretty good, could be more attentive. But a Great place to eat nonetheless! read more

This place has been around for pretty much my entire life (30+ years). We used to go here as a kid and for my mom's birthday we took her to brunch this year. The staff has cutsie names "cutie" was our waitress and she was friendly and attentive; I dont think I ever saw the end of my coffee cup. I ordered the breakfast burrito with bacon and ham, extra protein with a side of gravy- so filling I was only able to eat 1/2 of it. My mom and I also ordered the wings in which we split- they were super tasty the bleu cheese a bit pungent for my taste buds. Food was fast to get out and perfect temperature. A true Santa Rosa tradition. Note: there isnt much parking but there is street parking available and from what I am told they only have a beer an wine license so their drinks include those options. read more

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This is a place where my wife used to go when she was growing up, so of course, she wanted to take me. And now, i have actually been here a few times since. This is a really cool diner, very old, with a lot of history and character. It is definitely a busy spot, so if you are in a rush, it may not be the best spot to go, as you do need to give yourself some time. However, you wont be disappointed in waiting as it is really good food. The ambiance is pretty simple and nothing fancy. But that is not what you are going here for. Food: The food is really good and authentic. I have ordered the omelet, the hash scrambled, as well as the breakfast burrito. All extremely good, but my favorite would be the burrito. Their coffee is also great as well as their hot chocolate. Would recommend this place if you are looking for a fun/good place to go for breakfast in Santa Rosa read more

This is the place I go for corned beef and hash ... and when I ask they will dice up a hot pepper for me. Like the name tags. Good service. Friendly staff. Enjoy. Well wishes, John H read more

Standard diner fare that hits the spot after a long night of Halloween partying. I got the Biscuits & Gravy + eggs & sausage ($8.95. B&G by itself is $4.95 http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/Pr_6FSHWAkk8WI-OlNk4ZA?select=cIBmeMcIryiJwjRTodFTtQ) and the g/f got Eggs Florentine from the specials board ($9.95 http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/Pr_6FSHWAkk8WI-OlNk4ZA?select=xba-Lc_muvSJnFpCRpd_dg). Pros: - The eggs were nicely cooked (poached for her. over-easy for me) with gooey, runny yolks - Their potatoes were also good with a slight browned, crispy outside and soft creamy innards. Cons: - The biscuit, while HUGE (in the pic it's one biscuit cut in half), was more on the bready side vs. buttery and flaky - Gravy was more sweet vs. savory. Maybe 3.5 stars for the food, but rounding down for the service. They were pretty full the whole time we were there and it looked like locals who the staff knew got more attention than we did. read more

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The food and service are great. It's a cozy, clean diner style restaurant. We will got back! read more

First time trying this much heralded place. Stopped at the Sebastopol Rd location. Did not disappoint. Menu has something for everyone. Very friendly and prompt staff. Super tasty and generous portions. Will definitely go back. read more

Just has breakfast here this morning - I'd been to the other location but this was my first time here. It's a cozy spot, no frills. Everyone was super friendly, attentive, and welcoming - honestly that's the reason for the review. The staff is top notch. The food is always good and comes fast. Get the chicken fried steak! read more

Biscuits and gravy were not very good. They weren't inedible. They were mediocre at best. That is all I can say.

Sam's For Play Cafe (on Sebastopol Road) is our favorite breakfast hang-out. Each time we go there, we are transported back in time to the "Happier Days" when the economy was great, when diners were flirted with by waitresses and when old friends and neighbors met over a good cup o' Joe to discuss the issues of the day. Sam's is this kind of homey, down-to-earth place with dog-gone-good food served up in ample sized proportions at reasonable prices. And, for most people, that's enough to cheer up any soul in today's economic slump. But if per chance the food doesn't lift your spirits, then the cheerful, flirtatious wait staff will put a nefarious grin on your face. With names like "Meggs N. Bacon," "Dinah Hunger," and other clever manipulations, breakfast is not just a meal, it becomes an event. The menu is packed with as many egg-options as can be imagined. Their home-made biscuits and gravy are so good, you just have to forget about cholesterol when you indulge your sense. The pancackes are among the best I have ever tasted. They are not the flimsy, air-filled variety found at other places. Sandwich selections abound and my wife's favorite is the French Dip, reputed to be the best in town! So get rid of your worries for a day and hop on over to Sam's For Play. read more

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This is a really good breakfast place. It's got a nice little diner vibe! They have really great food and portions here. We got the corned beef hash which my daughter really loved! My husband got the eggs Benedict which was made really well. The hollandaise sauce was perfect and so was the slice of ham! It wasn't to thick or too thin, it was just right! I got the biscuits and gravy with a side of egg over easy! The biscuits are homemade and delicious. The gravy was just all right in my opinion but it wasn't bad. The waitress was super sweet I wish I could remember her name to leave her a review by name. She had brown hair pulled back and a cute little flower pin on her dress/ top! She was really nice and efficient and quick. She had a kind smile and sweet demeanor. This is s great spot to grab a good in expensive breakfast! That right... the food here is really cheap considering how good it is! Come check this little spot out if your on this side of town and hungry. Bonus: breakfast is served all day until they close at 2pm read more

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Always good breakfast and service. Very consistent over the years. Naturally friendly place to relax and enjoy a good breakfast.

I was starving and frustrated, my other 1/2 took me here to Sams for play..I was happily surprised! The French toast was light and fluffy with just the right amount of light browning on top. My eggs were cooked perfect and the sausage was quality meat! The service was friendly and quick without making us feel rushed. This is a great breakfast spot read more

Looking for some hangover breakfast? They put their fried spuds in their breakfast burritos and make a mean Bloody Mary. Instant fix. Looking for a place that'll treat you like family, feed you some good ol', massively proportioned home cookin', probably hear some crappy country in the background as the waitresses crack each other and the regulars up. You'll pretty much never have a better french dip. The meat's not slimy, too salty, off colors, nothing. It's always perfection. Their pancakes are to die for, their homemade milkshakes are delicious, fresh made daily cinnamon rolls, homemade apple pie, and ohhh the spuds! I could go on forever. Ask for Ivanna Mimosa, you won't be let down. Best waitress in town. ;) read more

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Wow, who knew it was possible for a breakfast diner to make terrible pancakes? Thick and chewy, greasy, and slightly burnt. Orange juice that smells real weird? Country potatoes that are way over spiced and kind of rancid. Mark this one off my doordash list. read more

I truly cannot recommend Sam's For Play enough. I came here in February 23' with my family and cousins and to say the least, it didn't disappoint. The service was impeccable, the nicest most bubbly people serving us I've ever come across at a restaurant. The food came out rapid quick within 20 minutes, and the portions are huge and absolutely delicious. If you're ever visiting SR, make sure to make a stop here!! read more

Obviously the name attracted me to this place at first....but then it was the friendly hostess and the lady who served us (forgot her name , but she was pregnant and beautiful) Anyways the food was excellent ,veggies fresh, good portions and my bill only came out to like $18 for 2 people!!! Yeah buddy...that's about the same price if I took somebody out to McDonalds these days. I've eaten at the other 4 play across town. Hands down across the board this Sam's is better (no offence . the other Sam's rocks. But this one ROCKS OUT with their COCKs OUT!!) Yes white people, its true, this maybe in the heart of LIL Mexico in ROSELAND AREA Santa Rosa, but it Cleaner, Fresher, Friendlier, so be brave and come into Sam's you wont be disappointed. This is coming from the All American White Boy himself .....Joseph Vance McLaughlin II support local business....vote me for President!!! J/k read more