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    Wren's Cafe

    3.9 (368 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 1:30 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Tyler D.

    Came here to grab breakfast with my buddy before flying and got fueled up on a solid and inexpensive breakfast. Being in our 30's, we were probably the youngest ones in there as it's a solid elderly clientele. Service was quick, kind, and delightful from one of the female employees (didn't catch her name). Wren's cafe is one of the old staples in the area that brings the ambiance and nostalgia of the Nut Tree era and is decorated tastefully inside as such. This is my go to spot from now on whenever I'm flying in the area and fueling up myself and the plane.

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    Kayla I.

    Came in on Father's day, first time for me, but not for my parents. Adored our server! Lots of regulars and made the atmosphere very friendly. I ordered the french toast combo (my usual any breakfast place order besides eggs benedict) and loved it! I was pretty under the weather at the time, but this brought my spirits up.

    Chicken Fried steak, biscuit with gravy, eggs with cheese and potatoes.
    Jody W.

    It's a cozy diner stuck in the 80's but has wonderful food. Best breakfast sausage ever! Service wise.... depends on waitress as I noticed. I can't wait to go back and try something different but add more sausage. I can't believe it took so many years living locally to try this lil gem.

    Cinnamon French toast with a side of bacon
    Tara B.

    I've driven past his paste 100 times and decided we'd stop here and give it a try. It was good. The staff was really nice. The place has acute history. It's kind of in an odd position next to the freeway. I had the French toast and it was good my partner had the omelette which they also enjoyed. Pretty basic on the inside but it's clean and service was quick.

    Becky V.

    Lovely little breakfast spot Warm and cozy and inviting. Great kind staff Food was excellent: large portion! The pork steak is big! Plenty to indulge yourself or share with someone. $2 if you split an entree. Country fried chicken steak was fantastic with lots of creamy white gravy Toast on the side nicely buttered with jam on the table for you to pick from: strawberry, grape, orange flavors

    Menu 7/2025. Breakfast.
    Lillian W.

    Wren's Cafe, in Vacaville CA, has been around since 1986 serving up breakfast, hamburgers, salads, soups, and sandwiches. Typical ole classic American diner food. It is small business; opened by the same family since 1986. Coming close to its 40 year anniversary. I have been dropping in to dine here since the early 1990s. But time has not been kind to my old friend, Wren's Cafe. The place has not physically changed; same interior. Looking tired and worn as time usually will do that. The staff is polite and cautiously friendly. The food is not fancy schmazy, just classic, diner fare. My go to here is the breakfast. Simple and comforting. The place is rinky dinky small. The seating is mainly all booth with a few counter swivel stools. The restroom door opens directly into the dining room making the place seem even smaller, so try to avoid the seating in the back right corner near the restroom door.

    Bacon & Eggs with potatoes
    Pinky N.

    I have driven down Interstate 80 thousands of times and passed by Wren's Cafe. I always wondered what it was but I never stopped in. Well, today I met my former student teacher there for breakfast. It is a very cute little diner. There are spots at the bar and a dozen or so tables. We sat down in a booth and were brought menus right away. It was my first time so I looked over the menu for a bit before deciding on the basic eggs and bacon plate with potatoes and sourdough. We spent some time catching up and our food came out pretty quickly. I noticed that my eggs looked pretty plain so I sprinkled on some salt and pepper - which I don't often do! The bacon was cooked to how I like it and the potatoes were crispy! We ended up chatting for almost 2 hours and not once were we given the stink eye about taking up a table. And they were constantly getting people coming in. We appreciated that a lot!! All in all, I would say the food is your basic diner fare. My friend said his family comes fairly often. His daughter loves the pancakes. And he usually likes to judge a place based on their Eggs Benedict, but Wren's Cafe does not serve them. It was a lively place for us to have breakfast and catch up on life.

    1 biscuits with gravy, 2 eggs and 2 bacon strips
    Shelli R.

    Wren's has some of the best biscuits n gravy I've ever had but pretty small portions of everything. The service was quick, friendly and efficient. The restaurant itself is a cozy little worn in diner. Smells good and welcoming when you enter. $27 for 1 small meal with a soda, Little pricey for not much

    Greasy spoon
    Rich H.

    Typical road side breakfast spot serving fresh HOT coffee Opted for the cafe combo Good stuff. Everything made to order. Cant go wrong

    Omelette and Man Size Combo
    Sandra P.

    This is my go-to simple spot for comfort breakfast. The ambiance is always super busy, but that just shows how good it is! The service is sweet and genuine, making you feel right at home. Perfect place for a satisfying brunch.

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    Rosi B.

    Resultant was full when we arrived. Food was decently priced for the servings you receive. The service was delayed but that may have been due it being busy.

    Most delicious potatoes I've ever eaten
    Adela V.

    Came here to celebrate earning my BA with breakfast from a place I've always wanted to try and that did not disappoint! I always judge a place on whether their menu is good based on they chicken fried steak and it was probably the best I've ever had. The potatoes were amazing too. This is probably the first time in a long time where I was actually able to eat all of my food! Perfect portions and just full and satisfied. The last who was bussing the tables was super friendly too?

    Omelette with chicken apple sausage

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    As a Vacaville local this place is decent . It's just super over priced for frozen potato's .

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    It's a small Cafe and ling wait time if it's busy but food is good. I love their panckaes! Servers are fast.

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    Best omelet ever. More then enough food, and the waitresses are wonderful . Prices are reasonable.

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    Had breakfast here with my mom. Great meal, and a nice, old-fashioned café feel. The waitress was great, and service was fast

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    Food was a lot better than I remember with the changes to the menu. Service was ok and ambience was MEH!

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    Good food and friendly staff! My boyfriend and I loved this place! It's kind of a whole in the wall but the food was really good.

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    Lindo lugar para dos personas
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    View of seating
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    Power bowl California Benedict Lemon ricotta pancakes Pineapple mimosa
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    My family and I recently visited Texas Roadhouse in Fairfield to celebrate my dad's birthday, and…read morewe had a great experience. A quick tip for first-time visitors: this location gets very busy, so arrive early if you can. They also have QR codes outside that allow you to join the waitlist before being seated. My wife and I used to be regulars at this location when we lived in Fairfield, but we had not been back in over 10 years. It was nice to see that despite all the challenges restaurants have faced over the years, this place is still thriving and as popular as ever. We were part of a group of 10, and everyone felt welcomed from the moment we arrived. The service was friendly, attentive, and fast. We were even greeted by the owner or manager, which added a nice personal touch. The food was excellent. I ordered the BBQ chicken breast and ribs combo with two sides, and at around $23, I thought it was a great value. Living in San Jose, I'm used to BBQ meals costing significantly more. Of course, the fresh rolls with the cinnamon butter were just as delicious as I remembered. No one in our group had any complaints. The food, atmosphere, reasonable prices, and outstanding service made for a memorable family celebration. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in Fairfield.

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    Inside
    Ribeye topped with sautéed mushrooms and onions. Delicious. Ate this quicker than a jackrabbit in a field on fire. Yes sir!
    Ribeye topped with sautéed mushrooms and onions. Delicious. Ate this quicker than a jackrabbit in a field on fire. Yes sir!
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    3.9
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    Happy hour specials
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    Well, damn. That was an excellent Carnitas burrito. And an excellent margarita. I forget the name…read moreof it but the one without any sweet-and-sour. Really friendly waiter pretty nice environment as well

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    Cool down in this heat wave with our delicious margaritas and palomas!
    Cool down in this heat wave with our delicious margaritas and palomas!
    Newly remodeled
    Newly remodeled
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    4.4
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    3.1 mi
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    Met up with a friend for lunch. She's been here plenty of times -- this was my first go, so I let…read moreher take the lead on ordering. Solid decision. We were seated immediately, which I always appreciate. The space is pretty big with a modern feel, and there's plenty of parking out front (no circling the lot like a hawk -- love that). Even though they gave us the lunch menu, we went à la carte. Ordered: tandoori chicken, butter chicken, coconut shrimp, butter naan, and rice -- all medium spice where applicable. The tandoori chicken was tender and well seasoned -- no dry chicken nonsense here. The butter chicken was exactly what you want it to be: rich, creamy, tomato-forward, and comforting. But the one that caught me off guard a bit was the coconut shrimp -- creamy, slightly sweet, and a little more mild than "medium" heat, probably because of the coconut milk, but still really good. And listen... the butter naan? Fresh, warm, and absolutely necessary. Both the butter chicken and coconut shrimp were made for dipping. No shame in wiping those plates clean. Service was great. Staff was kind, checked in on us without hovering, and kept our water filled without us needing to flag anyone down. Overall -- easy, enjoyable lunch. Good food, good service, no complaints. I'd definitely come back.

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    To the left side of the restaurant from the bar
    To the left side of the restaurant from the bar
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