Took a friend out for brunch for a birthday. I cannot express enough how much of an intricate part of my weekend routine breakfast/brunch are. Well, this place delivered nothing short of an excellent experience! They were pretty busy, so we sat the bar. The service was great, fast and nothing short of amazing! Got to sample their beverage menu and have one of my favorite eggs Benedict dishes... hot off the grill, mouthwatering and delicious. The setting and atmosphere was pretty chill and relaxed, with some friendly neighbors around. I will be back to this place again and look forward to expanding my knowledge of their menu, as there was multiple things I wanted to try. Go check it out today, if you haven't been. This place is happening for sure!!! read more

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This spot is perfect for a weekend, breakfast or brunch. My friends and I stopped here on Sunday before we left town after a fun weekend in Nevada city and it is a must visit! We were very hungry by the time we sat down due to the long, wait, but it was well worth it. However, that are hunger. I forgot to take very good food pictures. The kitchen and historic charm of the decor hides a quite spacious restaurant that is decorated with historic furnishings, and adorable crayon pictures colored by local children. The menu is varied and has something for everyone. I tried the potato pancakes, which are hashbrowns mixed with cheese and garlic and onions on top with pesto sauce and eggs, and I must say that they were a delightful surprise, crispy and savory and worth every bite. My friends ordered the tofu breakfast burrito at Cuevo rancheros along with the bacon and egg breakfast at all said they were. We chose to share a three person mimosa, which includes a bottle of champagne and juice of your choice to accompany, and it was just perfect for our group. Our survey Anna was very busy, but made sure to check on us after serving the food and made sure that the food was served our liking and responded to every request we had. I would definitely plan on waiting in line on the weekends. They have a self-service waiting list and they will call you - inside or outside- when your table is ready. We waited a full 45 minutes on a Sunday around 11:00 am. Worth the wait, though! read more

South Pine Cafe - Grass Valley - Mimosas for three - American Near Me - Grass Valley, California

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Service was great. Fast and friendly. Even though was super busy at 9:40 am on a Saturday our party of 2 was seated within 10 mins. Ambiance is rustic as you are in an old building near downtown but is roomy and clean with lots of seating. Food and drinks: Coffee and iced tea: both good and refills kept coming. Lobster Benedict- 3.5/5. Eggs were overcooked to medium. The hollandaise was spicy but good. Lobster was a little overwhelmed by the sauce and the potatoes needed more crisp and seasoning. Biscuit and sausage gravy with a medium egg- 3.5/5. The egg was perfectly over medium. The biscuit was light and fluffy. The gravy was good but it was ham gravy ...not sausage (just FYI). We would go back and try something different. read more

I came in on Wednesday morning for some of their excellent biscuits and gravy. I was not disappointed in the food, nor in the service... However... They have changed coffee to Pete's coffee. My body doesn't like Petes coffee apparently because my stomach was unsettled all day. Disappointing. read more

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We had been here before in December and I forgot to post a review. When we came that time, we came for breakfast and we enjoyed it, so we decided to stop in for lunch. Unfortunately, none of our food was very good this time. My husband got the Jamaican jerk burrito and it was too spicy, not necessarily hot spicy, but overly seasoned with spices. My husband said you couldn't taste anything else aside from all the spices. My lobster melt was very dry. Something of note-- they don't have ranch dressing. What they do have is a creamy garlic feta that was decent. It was very busy and the wait went by quickly, but our food took forever to come out. Breakfast had been very good, but unfortunately, lunch was not that great. read more

South Pine Cafe - Grass Valley - Lobster Melt - American Near Me - Grass Valley, California

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Our second visit here & the four of us enjoyed our breakfast. Busy place on a Sunday morning and about a 20 minute wait. Started with a Cappuccino & a Mocoa,both were hot, delicious and not overly sweet. I had the full order of Lobster Eggs Benedict. Eggs cooked as ordered, generous amount of lobster, Jalapeno holidase, avocado ,crunchy well seasoned country potatoes, filling rich and satisfying, dusted off the whole thing. Mrs D had the Corn Cakes, substituted chicken sausage for the hot links with eggs over easy. The Corn Cakes were similar to potato Pan cakes, slightly garlicy with a spicy aioli sauce. Well executed and she loved it. Even though they were at full capacity the service was top notch and all the employees we encountered were smiling and helpful. read more

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Visited with my friends November 21st. It is located in downtown Grass Valley ( look for the big two story pink building on the corner). This place is Always busy! I had to see the dentist in a bit so just had an egg and toast. It was good! Waitresses are hustling! My friends stayed longer as I had to get to my appointment and they were being entertained by their two kids ( alittle hyper..lol ). It's a very popular spot with a funky but cool atmosphere. Everyone seemed happy and enjoying their food! Note: they get really busy and you need to sign in when you get there. Bring your patience when waiting for your food! They have a bar seating as well. I am not sure if it's a full bar..but definitely beer and wine. They have alot of healthy options as well! Good for small groups! read more

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The food is amazing fresh and hot! Staff is so nice and friendly! The have gluten free options. The specialty coffee is wonderful. I give it a 10 out of 10. read more

Cute place with great fresh food. Excellent service (fast and friendly). I had the avocado toast with over medium eggs which were cooked perfectly and not oily at all. Avocado was fresh and simple with salt and pepper. It was too much food for me but that is great if you like leftovers. Husband had the donut burger because why not?!? read more

South Pine Cafe - Grass Valley - Avocado toast - American Near Me - Grass Valley, California

I drove from eastern Nevada last night to eat here this morning. This place is an absolute must when in the area. South Pine Tofu Scramble w/ Sour Dough and their delicious homemade jelly. It was BETTER than I remember it. I've been coming here since a kid and when it was located in Nevada City. Come early this place gets packed quick. read more

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Came here during my sons wrestling match. The food was good, gave me a healthy option which is always great. The location is small town feel yet i side feels like a chill/relax vibe. My husband and I got both ordered the eggs and steam Veggies with side of toast and fruit. The fresh pressed orange juice was delicious 10/10 recommend if you love orange juice. They have other fresh juice options as well which is great. If in area id definitely cone here again read more

South Pine Cafe - Grass Valley - American Near Me - Grass Valley, California

So much waiting! We came in as a party of two and we waiting around 40 minutes for a table. Once we were seated they took our order, then we waiting about an hour for our food. The place was very very loud and small and you could barely hear yourself think. They messed up our order and completely forgot to get our drinks. The food itself was mediocre at best, our potatoes came out burnt and the benedict was alright. We were bummed because reviews seemed good and we thought a long wait must mean good food, WRONG. Won't be coming back again. read more

The food is just okay the few times I've tried this place, burgers are always soggy. Service was polite. read more

One of my favorite spots in GV! Not a typical breakfast menu but that's what I like about it. I've never had a bad experience, if they're busy food may take longer but that's about all. Very relaxed ambiance. Good service & good food! My go to is the Mexican chicken scramble and the habanero sauce is delicious! Some things can be a bit pricey but a lot of organic items. Sister said their fresh squeezed lemonade is very good! read more

South Pine Cafe - Grass Valley - Chorizo Tacos - American Near Me - Grass Valley, California

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Great food, interesting specials, yummy muffins and lovely staff. I had a southwestern scramble the last time I was there and it was so good. read more

Excellent service in a very busy restaurant. It's in the historic area of Grass Valley and easily walkable to all shops and historic area. Comfortable interior with modest decor. The food was very good. Excellent flavor and huge portions. Everything was great. Will gladly visit again. read more

South Pine Cafe - Grass Valley - Short stack. Huge amount of food. - American Near Me - Grass Valley, California

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This is a terrific brunch spot as long as you're not in a hurry. There is typically a pretty long wait for a table and it can be quite awhile between ordering and seeing the food on the table. That said, I would recommend it every time, as long as you have time to relax and enjoy. The portions are large and the menu has options, but not so many as to make it a chore to choose. It's a couple of blocks off of the main drag, so parking can be a little easier and then provide an easy stroll to shops. The Benedict's are great, the French toast is pretty epic. I had the Lobster Scramble, which was delicious, with a nod to the perfectly executed potatoes! read more

South Pine Cafe - Grass Valley - Lobster Scramble - American Near Me - Grass Valley, California

Had a great breakfast here yesterday. I got the corn cakes with hot sausage and eggs. It was spicy, but I like and can handle spicy. My friends said it was too spicy for them, so be aware of your spice tolerance. My friends all enjoyed their pancakes, eggs toast and sausage. We had great service, but be aware this place gets packed. Pack your patience when you dine at South Pine. read more

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Lots of fresh squeezed juice... coffee and drinks were all awesome. I got the avocado toast and it was underwhelming... kinda bland and unseasoned, just felt generic. Friends I was with got a blueberry pancake and said it was great, so maybe I just ordered the wrong thing. I'll probably be back, but next time I'm skipping the toast and going for something else. read more

Great food and variety Good atmosphere Great location to shopping and very close to entertainment Great service with good attitude read more

South Pine Cafe is nestled on Richardson Street, a block from downtown Grass Valley, California. Its menu is loaded with some out-of-the-ordinary breakfast specialities that include the two dishes we had, the Blackstone Benedict and Potato Pancakes. The Blackstone Benedict had a jalapeño hollandaise that made this Benedict variant extra special. The potato pancakes were crispy and tasted of garlic and cheese. My oh my were they good. We had coffee from Grass Valley's Caroline Coffee Roasters and an iced coffee with mocha that was a perfect blend of coffee and chocolate. We were tempted to have one of South Pine Cafe's Mimosas. Served by the glass with freshly squeezed OJ or have even more fun with the "Mimosas for 3", a bottle of champagne and a pint of freshly squeezed juice. read more

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Called in ahead to place a to go order, and they said they can't take orders over the phone, so I drove there and stood by the front desk for ten minutes before I realized I wasn't going to be acknowledged. So I stopped someone at the bar and was told o can't place a to go order at all. Would've been nice to know that before I wasted my time. The service is terrible and the food isn't even worth it. I hope this helps others to not have thier time wasted. Not enough employees or cooks to properly serve the number of patrons that they have crammed into this dump. read more

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Came here on a Sunday afternoon for brunch. We waited for about 25 mins, service isn't the fastest. The food is delicious. I love eggs Benedict and they have a lobster Benedict. Highly recommend!! read more

South Pine Cafe - Grass Valley - Lobster Benedict - American Near Me - Grass Valley, California

I've lived in Grass Valley for many years and I often eat at South Pine Cafe. I was amused to read many of the reviews that gave the food glowing accounts but complained about the service and overall gave the restaurant 3 or less stars. The food here is ALWAYS on point. The freshest ingredients, great recipes, and MY GOD the mimosas! Amazing. I've never had bad service here and I love when I get visitors from out of town because this is the number one breakfast/brunch place I take them to. To me this restaurant is the epitome of Grass Valley living. Thanks so much for feeding us and I'll keep coming back again and again! read more

This was recommend from a friend to visit and wow I am so happy they did recommend this. This is a little quaint restaurant in Grass Valley right off the Main Street. Parking is in abundance so don't worry there. Bathrooms are a single bathroom which is great after coffee and breakfast. I sat at the bar and had the pleasure to have Lisa as the bartender and server. Lisa was the kindest best person I've had the pleasure of meeting in a long time. I didn't catch the other bartenders name but she was puréeing mango and strawberry which combined into the best Mango Strawberry Mimosas I've ever had. They also come in a massive glass so they truly don't skimp on the serving! I got the Chorizo Benedict and it was soo good I forgot to take a photo. I ate it and kept eating it and couldn't stop, pretty sure I didn't talk for 5 minutes cause I couldn't stop stuffing my face. This place is highly recommended!! read more

South Pine Cafe - Grass Valley - Strawberry Mango Mimosa - American Near Me - Grass Valley, California

We had a fabulous hearty breakfast at the South Pine Cafe. I had the Southwest Corncakes with scrambled eggs and veggie sausage, and our server was kind enough to fix me a non-alcoholic limeade, which was really nice. It was all really good, and the service and atmosphere are very friendly. read more

We were looking for a place for lunch in Grass Valley. Checked YELP and found this jewel. About a block off of the Main Street, so we were able to easily find parking. Even though they were busy, they seated us pretty quickly. Got menus and water right away. Very different and eclectic menu. Everything sounded delicious. I had a Brie mushroom, pesto, grilled cheese on sourdough and my husband had their special corn cakes. Everything was just delicious. Really cute cafe. Reminded us of old time cafes. We come up to this area a few times a year and will definitely come back. Our server was fantastic as well. read more

South Pine Cafe - Grass Valley - Brie, mushroom and pesto grilled cheese on sourdough. Best I have ever had! - American Near Me - Grass Valley, California

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Wow oh wow! This place is a hidden gem! The food was flavorful and seasoned to perfection. We ordered a side of gravy without any biscuits and it was so tasty. We decided to stop on the way to Reno and will definitely be making this place a consistent pitstop on the way. Definitely worth the little detour off the interstate. Val and Bethany were very attentive and welcoming. Do not believe the reviews about slow service. The coffee also was amazing. read more

South Pine Cafe - Grass Valley - Lobster Benedict and the Smokehouse Benedict - American Near Me - Grass Valley, California

amazing!!!! best food around! Get there early on the weekend since everyone loves this place. Crab Benedict is incredible

We had a fun night in Nevada City and stopped here on our way home. One big bonus was parking. It was hard parking a large vehicle anywhere in Nevada City in the surrounding areas. The second big bonus was no line out the door like some other breakfast places in the area. Now I don't know why because it's a great spot. We were seated right away and ordered coffee and tea. The coffee could be a bit stronger for liking but it is what is. Keep pouring it and I'm not mad about it. The carnitas eggs Benedict was tasty and I went with the hash browns on the side. The hash browns win for me and it's because they were not extra oily. Crispy on the outside and yummy. The Hollandaise sauce was creamy and perfect. The pancakes and eggs hit the spot and we took a little bacon out to our patiently awaiting pooch and he approved so thumbs up there. It's your regular breakfast spot although there was a bar towards the back with a big screen which is probably nice when there is a game on etc. I'm giving a 5/5 because it's what you expect when looking for a good breakfast. The menu was full of choices. The food is consistent with basic breakfast. The service was friendly and quick. We were in and out but without feeling rushed and it was easy to get to which is a bonus when you're not from the area. Thank you South Pine Cafe read more

South Pine Cafe - Grass Valley - Carnitas Eggs Benedict - American Near Me - Grass Valley, California

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Top rate. They have a nice menu with a lot of choices. Take a look at their online menu for particulars.

My colleagues brought me here for breakfast, a meal that I normally don't eat, but they said you've gotta try the lobster Benedict. I ordered the half order, my colleagues ordered huevos rancheros, and pancakes. As you can see from the pictures I have order was plenty for breakfast. I must tell you that the lobster was so sweet and tasty. They also had habanero homemade salsa, which was medium, hot and so full of flavor. Service was excellent and prices were decent. If you're driving through Grass Valley or staying, this is one place you don't want to miss! read more

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At 12:30 on a sunny, Sunday afternoon today, there was no wait and a few empty tables. A few years ago, you'd be looking at an hour wait, but the quality of the food has declined. The drinks we ordered were good, but our food took quite awhile, and when finally served, it was at room temperature. Some items were charred (potatoes, sausage), others just bland. Our server was nice, but the food is just not what it used to be. read more

We came because we saw good reviews and wanted to go for a little drive. It's such a cute spot and bigger than I would have thought from seeing the outside!! We are so happy that we came!!! We were quickly seated and provided our drinks. I really enjoyed the coffee. Great flavor! I was between two options and our waitress recommended the Huevos Rancheros and it was delicious! So much flavor!! My husband had the lobster scramble and was very pleased with it!! His meal came with an Apple muffin which was the perfect taste of sweetness to end our meals! We will definitely be back!! read more

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Tried the olallieberry pancakes and it was very tasty! Would definitely go again! My husband ordered me a mango mimosa and I didn't care for it much read more

My family always stops here during our annual weekend trip to Grass Valley before we head to the boutiques and go shopping. The food is delicious and fuels our adventure. We are obsessed with the curry burrito and eggs Benedict. It is pretty busy and wait time can be lengthy with few outdoor seating areas, so stay patient! read more

Wow!! A "must go" when in the area. GET THE POTATO PANCAKE! Amazing! The people were very friendly and the food was great! I ate at the bar, and it felt like a local pub, but for breakfast - it was cool! It's worth a drive from Sacramento! read more

South Pine Cafe - Grass Valley - Avocado toast with potato pancake and a quad latte! - American Near Me - Grass Valley, California

Our day trips to Grass Valley are often planned so we can have a meal here. The April drive started a bit earlier than usual, and we considered having something to eat in Truckee (we were hungry already...we live south of Reno) but decided to push on the Grass Valley. Glad we did. I had something with eggs and chorizo and potatoes..super yummy, Chorizo Breakfast Tacos it was. My husband had the scramble....although it was a hard decision, he really wanted the pancakes. He makes sure whatever he orders includes toast so he can also get the home made ollaliberry jam. Coffee was good and plenty. Service was just right, friendly but not hounding! We probably eat here 6 times a year! Grass Valley is so cool these days (Tess' Kitchen store and Yuba Blue are part of the circuit) read more

First time coming here and I'm glad I did. Was not expecting the food to be so flavorful but it was a great surprise. I got the Lobster Benedict and highly recommend! Something like this in the SF area would easily be $20+ so this is such a good deal. The potatoes are well-seasoned, and the jam that comes on the side for the Lobster Scramble is delicious as well. The house made habanero sauce is definitely spicy and hits the spot also, was just too watery for my liking. Service is friendly and the establishment is lively on a busy day. I'd for sure come back again when I visit :) read more

South Pine Cafe - Grass Valley - Lobster Benedict in the front and Lobster Scramble in the back - American Near Me - Grass Valley, California

WOW! This was in the top 3 brunch places for me! It was a bit of a wait, but we anticipated that based on other reviews. It was fine, we watched NFL on my phone while waiting. We also ordered mimosas while waiting. They are full sized glasses of mimosas for only $10!!! The staff are very friendly. Kept our water glasses full even though we were drinking mimosas. They have homemade habanero sauce on the tables - it is delicious. My husband and I both ordered a lobster dish. They do not mess around with the lobster! Each dish was FULL of lobster!! They give a side of their own jam with the toast (not sure if it is a house jam or not but it was tasty). They have a lot of coffee drinks, too and a fancy espresso machine! Very impressed with this restaurant. There were a few things on the menu I still want to try, so we will be back! read more

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