Not many offerings in Orinda, but this throwback diner has friendly service and great breakfasts. We ordered the delicious chicken and waffles and eggs. When I'm back in Orinda, I will come back and pass on the powdered sugar on the waffles which are sweet enough. We got there at 9am on a Thursday and by the time we left, it was almost packed. read more

A small, cozy, old school diner on a strip mall with plenty of parking. We were seated quick on a Saturday morning. The Chicken & Waffle was the winner for its huge portion. The two pieces of chicken were golden crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The gravy was thick and flavorful. The Super Scramble was okay. No wow factor to it. The potatoes were nicely seasoned and crispy. Pancakes were good! Not too thick or too thin. Service was okay. They were quick to get your order in and your food out, but they didn't check in on us too much after that. read more

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Village Inn Cafe is a casual diner in downtown Orinda. It was quite busy on Sunday morning but there was outside seating available; the inside didn't seem nearly as pleasant and was crowded to capacity, so we opted for the patio. The staff was courteous + attentive and the clientele was pleasant (friendly table neighbors!). Our food arrived at different times despite it being as simple of an order as it was. The food didn't disappoint: the omelet was delicious and the breakfast sausages were quality. The menu is kind of catchy with a lot of ORs, which is why I went à la carte for multiple sides. I will likely return again as it is a nice post-church brunch spot. read more

Village Inn Cafe - Omelette + country potatoes and breakfast sides. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Orinda, California

Service 5/5 Food 5/5 Ambiance 5/5 Came on a Saturday after going to the farmers market. It's such a quaint cafe with great food and service. Would highly recommend. read more

Village Inn Cafe - buttermilk fried chicken and waffle - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Orinda, California

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This place has the worst customer service EVER! They are low-key racist, from my experience. An African American lady was waiting for a to-go order with her daughter. My husband & I walked in 10 min later (per the lady waiting told my husband and me), and she said, "So am I seating you all at one table?" We had no idea what she was talking about. Could it be that we were all of the same melanin? We ordered our food, and it came out in pieces. Nothing was a single order. The bacon came out, then the eggs and hashbrowns, then the second plate ( but after I was done eating my food), then they brought my husband's. But NO waffle. So we ended up eating separately. He watched me..and I watched him. Still NO waffle. So after he was done eating, we told them to cancel the waffle. They brought the BILL and the waffle at the same time. With the waffle on the BILL. They are awful, they know the waffle should NOT have been listed on the bill. I had ONE thin slice of French toast. The server (Jessica) is awful, and the racist host as well. She said, "I can give you a 1/2 order of French toast, but didn't tell me it's the SAME price for a FULL order. This place is a BIG PASS for me. I hope this post can help save someone from the same experience. So many other places with much better food to offer, better experiences, and much friendlier staff. read more

Village Inn Cafe - OVER PRICED & they Nickel & Dime you ;o( - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Orinda, California

Great food and awesome service! We ordered the oatmeal, fruit, corn beef hash, and pancakes. Everyone loved their food. The coffee was delicious, too. We will definitely be back. read more

Quaint, cozy local diner in Orinda, with classic diner decor and menu as well. The service was prompt, friendly and efficient, with a single server managing all of the tables at the breakfast hour, but doing so very effectively and with a smile. We enjoyed hearty breakfasts, with properly cooked over easy eggs, tender sausage links, crispy bacon, fluffy scrambled eggs, large buttermilk pancakes, and a crispy but tender waffle with warm maple syrup. The coffee was hot but standard diner brew flavor. Prices were not cheap but consistent for the area among comparable restaurants. read more

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Excellent place to grab lunch at in Orinda. Service is friendly, fast and reliable. I had the corn beef hash and eggs with coffee and I left happy. Would come here again. Recommend early Friday morning if you prefer to avoid crowds. read more

I was just treated horribly at this restaurant this morning. I had a dermatology appointment nearby so I stopped here for some breakfast. The older Asian woman with the puffy surgery face took my order. Every time I ordered something that cost extra she said "thats's extra" after the third time she said "that's extra" I politely stopped her and smiled and I said "I know. You don't have to keep saying that." She paused and didn't say it again. She took my order. I asked for green tea. Then i realized I wanted it to go instead so I asked for a Styrofoam to go cup. The older woman with the dirty apron who cleans tables said okay. As she brought me the cup she dropped the lid on the floor in front of me. Picked it up and handed to me with a smile on her face. I know, I should of left but..... I ordered a breakfast scramble with breakfast sausage, 1 egg and 2 egg whites with avocado and a side of sour cream. I also ordered fresh squeezed orange juice and a side of fruit. And 1/2 Belgian waffle. What I received instead of a breakfast was horribly scrambled eggs with unmelted cheese old avocado and no breakfast sausage. When I told Ms. puff about the mistake she realized she made the mistake when taking my order. The hash browns looked good so I opted for a side of breakfast sausage instead. I tried to eat the food I order, but there was absolutely no flavor. None. I don't even use pepper. I tried it today tho lol. Nothing helped them eggs. And to make matters worse the breakfast sausage that was brought to me was dangerously undercooked. I was so mad I was seething with anger. Only thing removed from the bill was the breakfast sausage even though I spilled my orange juice by accident. read more

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Service was excellent! Food was good and fast too. Ambiance was like a small diner/cafe. I had the corned beef hash which was house made. It was very good. Prices were very reasonable. read more

Very good food. Friendly quick service Really enjoyed the atmosphere. Easy parking.

My wife and I stopped by this restaurant yesterday (June 13, 2036) for a late breakfast. The waitress told us to take a table anywhere we wanted (lots of tables were available). I ordered eggs over easy, sausages, potatoes, and wheat toast. My wife ordered eggs over easy, corned beef hash, and waffles. Our food was served about 15-20 minutes after we ordered the food. My food was delicious although there was a lack of seasoning on the potatoes. My wife's order was delicious (I tried the hash and waffles). The portions are large. The waitress never came around to fill our water glasses. The unisex bathroom appears neat. The interior of the restaurant reminded me of an old diner from the 1960's. This is good place for a quick meal. read more

My middle name is Taco salad - and if it wasn't before it is now. The best taco salad I ever ate- enormous- and super moist, tasty. Black beans, chicken, avocado, sour cream, crispy chips.....:: a total winner! read more

Met up recently here with a friend. It was one of those rainy days, so no wait and was seated immediately. I ordered the omelette with sausage and cheese and asked for the crispy potatoes (instead of the roasted). The food came out quickly. Omelet was fresh , light with fair amount of sausage and cheese. I would have loved more cheese! Good crispy potatoes too. No toast was included. Toast was only included with the fruit option. I think this is a change since my last time.. Regardless the service was great, and would be back. This is a quaint little breakfast place .Attached are current menu pictures. read more

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Wonderful place to enjoy home made foods. Traditional American breakfast and comfortable setting you can indulge yourself into.. My favorite was the hash brown and the eggs softly scrambled. And the latte, so favorable! read more

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Nice little out of the way cafe in Orinda. I met friends there for an early lunch and enjoyed a nice tuna melt. I wished I asked for Swiss cheese - they gave me cheddar. Not a deal breaker. The side salad was nice. Ambience was good. I think we got there early with the elderly folks. Then around 1:30 a younger crowd gathered in. It seems like a nice cafe serving the community. read more

Support local businesses! The food is great and so is the atmosphere. Service is always amazing. I come on the weekend to get the crab eggs Benedict, seriously so good. read more

Had brunch with family and they recommended going to the Village Inn Cafe. It's in a quiet strip mall. The clientele are regulars. I had the two eggs breakfast with breakfast sausage and a Belgian waffle. The eggs were perfectly over easy. The sausage seemed to have a sweetness and flavor of a Chinese sausage. And the Belgian waffle was wonderfully crunchy. I was very pleased to see that real maple syrup was available. My son loved his Belgian waffle with chocolate chips and whipped cream. The service was nice and quick. I would go back if in the area. read more

Village Inn Cafe - two egg breakfast with sausage and waffle - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Orinda, California

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Best Chicken n Waffles I've ever had! The chicken was so light and crunchy! I need to get back again soon!

Solid breakfast spot with no frills. They have great waffles and corn beef hash! We might make this our regular breakfast spot!

Stopped by for breakfast with my family and was pleasantly surprised. The food and the service was great. I will be stopping by again when I'm in the area. read more

Village Inn Cafe - Hot cholesterol for a raining day - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Orinda, California

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Delicious corned beef hash. I wish they offered almond milk but that's a small niggle for the chance to enjoy the 1950s ambiance and service. Outdoor seating available if you've brought your pup. read more

This is a cute place that feels like a classic diner, but has some updated menu options. I seem to be on a bit of an egg Benedict kick lately and theirs did not disappoint. Fortunately, parking is easy, if it weren't so warm we would've sat outside, but at the counter/bar was fine. Service was good and my friend was very happy with her chocolate chip pancakes. I'm glad to see there are still some classic style diners surviving. read more

This is the kind of diner I always look for and rarely find, classic and reliable. Good solid breakfast, lots of choices, good eggs, pancakes, potatoes and fries, very generous portions. The atmosphere is no frills, but clean and attractive. Prices are great. Easy place to bring kids & elderly and there's something on the menu for all. read more

Nice little cafe with reasonable breakfast sandwiches. We ordered 2 with bacon, cheese & egg & 2 with sausage, egg & cheese on English muffins. It was a charming place with inside/outside seating. The service was ok. Coffee was good read more

I had breakfast here on my birthday. Belgian waffle with a side of bacon and maple syrup. This was the best diner style breakfast I have found in the Bay Area so far after moving here a year ago. The waffle was wonderfully crisp on the outside and fluffy on the inside. The service was attentive and polite. I'll definitely be back. read more

One of my buddies suggested this place to me a couple of weekends ago. We met up on a Saturday morning. This place is truly awesome as the reviews states. Service was top notch and the food was delicious. I recommend this place if you're ever in the area. read more

Delicious food. Our family of 4 gets the omelette and then give our kids the pancakes on the side. It's such a filing and reasonable brunch for us! read more

No frills, quality traditional breakfast diner. I'm a sucker for eggs benedict and thoroughly enjoyed mine over ham with country potatoes. The eggs were poached clean and the yolk was runny. Plus, the orange juice is freshly squeezed. This place has quickly climbed to the top of our breakfast list. We'll be back. They also take good care of the kids - full coloring and activity books (not the traditional, single page menu) and crayons kept them occupied until the food arrived. read more

Food: The food is mediocre. Canned peaches. Uninspired French Toast. Imitation syrup (real maple syrup is +$2). This food is basically the same as what you'll find at any Denny's. Service: Very friendly. Decor: Basic. Restaurant is in a strip mall. Interiors have not been decorated much. Conclusion: We'll not likely return. The good service is not enough to make up for disappointing food and lack of ambience. read more

Cozy little mom and pop shop. I love supporting family owned businesses and this cafe provides the perfect breakfast comfort food with warm service to match. After hiking Inspiration Point, my yelp pal Jamie L. and I needed to refuel and used Yelp to look up a breakfast spot. We saw Village Inn Cafe and decided to check it out. Parking is easy and and plentiful in the plaza its located in. Once inside we were greeted promptly and handed menus. Everything looked so good and I let my sweet tooth decide and went with the french toast with strawberries while Jam decided to do both sweet and savory with the chicken and waffles. We both enjoyed our largely portioned meals and cozy, local atmosphere. The food was delicious, the service was great and it's a family owned business. What's not to like? I'll definitely be back to eat here after any hikes in the area. read more

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I like this cafe. Its not fancy but that is part of its charm. The food isnt complicated but has been consistently good. I really like the corned beef - in both the hash and the sammie! I don't eat sweets at breakfast but my friend loved the Belgian waffles here today. The service is great and the staff has always been friendly read more

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We went for lunch on Sunday. It's a neighborhood spot for us but we hadn't been there for several years (pre-pandemic) and have to say the food didn't measure up to my memories. I wanted to revisit my favorite menu item: egg salad sandwich with a side of fruit. Sadly, I was disappointed. While the portion of egg salad was generous, the concoction itself was dry and without any seasoning, not even salt. How can you mess up hard-boiled eggs and mayo? On the other hand, the fruit was very fresh and tasty. My partner and I each had coffee (his regular, mine decaf) and both were burned. My partner ordered the super scramble with ground beef, which comes with a side of roasted potatoes and toast. Once again, the portion was generous. He enjoyed the scramble but the cook definitely had a heavy hand with the salty paprika coating on the potatoes, which completely masked the potato taste. Service was spotty, a mix of attentive/pleasant contrasting with a gruff attitude from the boss. The orange juice was plopped down on the table with juice spilling over and running down the side of the glass. Also, the waiter didn't ask if we wanted cream with our coffee nor butter for the toast. Overall experience...meh. read more

Great breakfast joint! Service was fast and ready with the coffee refills, food was filling and tasty, perfect quaint breakfast nook read more

Village Inn Cafe - Poached eggs benedict (saturdays and sundays only!) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Orinda, California

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A nice little 'hole in the wall' breakfast / brunch place. We had the Salmon and Bagel plate - a nice portion of quality salmon with all the accoutrements. Service was attentive and prices reasonable. read more

Sweet, efficient waitresses, yummy food, good prices...that's the Village Inn. It's the pride of Orinda. Everyone in the USA would be happy if they had a local breakfast shop like this. read more

Solid chicken and waffles! Very juicy and crispy outside. Waffle is not heavy and will fill you up! Great breakfast for all day! read more

Village Inn Cafe - buttermilk fried chicken and waffle - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Orinda, California

Holy crap I'm currently in the middle of eating brunch here, 11:25 on a Tuesday, with my boyfriend and I love this place so much I just had to open this app and let people know!! We were sat instantly, order taken, drinks made and brought out, and then food brought fresh in like 5 minutes! And everything tastes. Oh my god. So so so so amazing. Holy heck. Gosh darn. Yippee-ki-yay. I have to refrain from moaning out loud while eating. It's calm and clean and friendly. I'm in heaven. read more

Looks basic, anything But! The size of the chicken on the waffles covered the entire waffle. Chili cheese fries are fantastic. Enough for two meals so plan on having some leftovers. The omelette has green chilies, cheese and bacon in it. That also had a ton of stuff in it so there's leftovers for that as well. Go there, follow your gut and then put some food in it. Great place and they don't sit you shoulder to shoulder with other tables. read more

Village Inn Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Orinda, California

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Tasty fried chicken and waffles for $13.00. The gravy is reaaalyyy good. I wish they had a fried chicken steak meal. The restaurant is small with probably 30 capacity. Tables are spaced very close. No privacy as i felt that i can stretch my arms and invade the other table space. Service is fast and polite. The benedict was ok. I had better. read more

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