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Cafe Sarafornia

1413 Lincoln Ave, Calistoga, CA 94515-1417
707-942-0555
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Ranked #16 of 24 restaurants in Calistoga
Cuisines: American
Good for: Child-friendly, Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot
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Berkeley, California
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8 reviews 8 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

Very noisy place, tried to get in on Sat morning and there was a 30 minute wait so we tried someplace else. Tried again Sun morning and only a 10 min wait, so we tried it. Perfectly acceptable breakfast, nothing fancy, you get in and out in uder a half hour.

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Oakland, California
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24 reviews 24 reviews
18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

We came here on a weekday, mid-morning and ordered breakfast. I had the 2-2-2, two eggs, two bacon slices, two french toast slices and my partner had juevos rancheros. When the waitress brought the Juevos, she said, "Careful, hot plate." But when it came time to take a bite, the eggs were cold. The whole plate was room temperature. My... More

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See 2 more reviews by CAKath for Calistoga
California
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15 reviews 15 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

I was in Calistoga for business and decided to head down the main street to look for a restaurant to have late breakfast. Cafe Sarafornia came into view. I thought this place looked unpretentious and cozy from the outside and when I walked into the restaurant, the inside supported my initial observation. But this good feeling quickly disappeared. Being that... More

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Campbell, CA
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24 reviews 24 reviews
13 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

Great breakfast spot in Calistoga, good too for lunch if you do not want anything fussy, just good coffee shop food and services. I had the Huevos Rancheros for breakfast and liked them, my wife had the excellent french toast. Service was fast and friendly. Can't go wrong, Good food, fast service.

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Auckland Region, New Zealand
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37 reviews 37 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

Stopped in here for breakfast before head to SF, delicious menu, nice decor, staff were helpful, place was busy always a great sign. A nice place to stop for a bite to eat.

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San Francisco
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

However, they close at 2pm on Saturdays! Calistoga is a town were couples retreat. People sleep in or want breakfast type food later in the day. You can't claim to serve breakfast all day when you close at 2pm. We asked the waitress and she said, 2pm. Food was okay, nothing special or worth claiming it was yummy. The coffee... More

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Roseville, California
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71 reviews 71 reviews
22 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

Seated in this neat well known breakfast/lunch place, and in walked Adam Sandler and the rest of the movie crew. The people did not bother them and it was a very special experience to be among the stars. Oh, do not miss the crab cakes.

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California
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38 reviews 38 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013

We stopped here for lunch on a rainy March day, 3 of us. They serve breakfast all day. It is a fairly small facility, with a counter in the center - sort of like the old diners. We had really good service, the food was great. One of us had pancakes with pecans and whatnot, and I think they liked... More

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Scotts Valley, California
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16 reviews 16 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

Unique, but delicious menu. It's enjoyed equally by the local residents and scores of tourists. Be prepared to wait at busy times, but it's worth it.

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Redding, California
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57 reviews 57 reviews
34 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2013

This place has been around since the 1940's. Excellent food. All the locals are here and the place is packed. Great specials and loved the vegetable hash. They even had gluten free bread. The counter is a great place to sit to see all the running around by the friendly, fast staff.

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