Café Sarafornia

Cute cafe with breakfast fare. Friendly staff. The special was peaches & almonds on pancakes. It was syrupy, too sweet for me, I think the pancakes are better on their own. Nevertheless, we took home a slice of that gorgeous, tall Carrot Cake, and it took two days to finish.

Perfect breakfast and brunch spot in Calistoga ! I really loved their foods. The hashbrown was one of the best. Omelet and egg Benedict were so flavorful and they were very generous with ingredients. The foods came out super fast and the service was great. The best part was how reasonable the price was. It was so refreshing to see the middle class prices amid crazy inflation madness. I am definitely coming back when I visit Calistoga!

Extremely pleasant workers taking care of me at the counter. Everyone was so friendly and attentive. Visitors like myself mingled easily with local regulars. And the food is so tasty. I had poached eggs with chorizo. It came with toast, avocado, Mexican sauces and various veges. The coffee was flavorful and refills were free. Cake and pie and cookies freshly made by a local nun looked up and me throughout my meal but I didn’t surrender. I was too full.

The Name of this place kills me. The food was much better than I expected for being california diner food. Had Luis Burrito which really tasted even better than it looked. Life story of the owners on the wall was a nice touch

Great breakfast spot, small indoor space so I recommend going on a weekday

Well decorated on the inside for a fun cozy atmosphere. But the food was amazing! The huevo rancheros were truly the best!

Got here at 9:00AM on Monday morning. Was able to choose table and welcomed quickly. The food was amazing! Service was great and loved everything!

We had breakfast here at about 1030 on a Tuesday with no wait and quick service. The food was hot and on point flavor wise. Best fried eggs I've ever had!

Based on the things that I have heard about this place, I was heading home from Ukiah to Sacramento, and decided to route through Calistoga just so I could have a late breakfast/early lunch here. I was not disappointed. The place is popular. Parking is street parking only. At 10:30 AM on a Monday, I was lucky enough to get the very last parking spot, on the block where the restaurant is located. When I came in, there were only a couple of tables left. Saying that, if you have to park farther, it's worth the walk, if you have to wait, it's definitely worth the wait. I liked the space. It's a medium sized space. It's a cheerful space, and everybody was friendly. I was served quickly. I decided to go for the vegetarian hash. It also came with goat cheese and pesto. Oh my God, it was a total home run. The veggies were seasoned well, and they were not too firm or not too mushy. They were just right. It sat on a bed of both hashbrowns and home fries, the potatoes were delicious and a perfect texture. The two eggs it came with were perfectly over easy, the goat cheese was tangy, and the pesto was rich. The toast was a very good quality sourdough, and even the coffee was great. For this amazing meal, the price was extremely reasonable, and they even offer a military/veterans discount. I would route my trips home through Calistoga again just to stop here. Heck, I need to stop here and just see more of this pretty little town. Thank you for a great meal.

If you are looking for one of the few local neighborhood places to grab breakfast. This is a good fit. We had a very short wait, but the place was full. Not pancakes and waffles, but eggs are on the menu. It was a holiday weekend, and they were busy yet still good service. It had the local hum of the community talking and the wall's creative items to add to the meal. We will many more times.

I had the Belgian Waffle and eggs over hard this morning. The waffle was dense doughy and not what I expected. A Belgian Waffle should be thick, crisp and tasty which this one was not. I'm very particular about eggs over hard. They need to be cooked on lower heat and not have burnt crispy edges. The server, Ashlyn, was great. She was polite and friendly and made me feel welcomed. Recommendations: changing up your waffle recipe as the recipe you are using now is pretty bad.

We came in for a quick bite in-between all of our wine tastings and this was absolutely fantastic. As soon as we found our seats, we were given menus and they quickly took our orders. Within a few minutes of ordering, they brought our food out and we were able to pay the check and leave in such a timely manner that it was perfect. Couldn't have been happier with our service or our meal. My fiancé and I both essentially ordered fish sandwiches and they were so good! He loved the tuna, cheese, avocado combo and I love my ahi tuna. My ahi was seared to perfection. The sweet potato fries were just the cherry on top!

Cute and comfortable restaurant. Fun decor. There were lots of people and the noise level was high. The tables are close together so if you have nothing to say to your dining companion you can listen in. The service was very good. In spite of how busy they were our food came out quickly and my coffee was refilled. The food was delicious. I had the Black Forest ham Benedict. It was served with hash-browns. The hash browns were crispy and flavored with garlic. The Benedict had a poached egg, spinach and bite sized pieces of ham. It was covered in a cream sauce. It was too much for me so hubby finished it. He had the mini breakfast. The pancake was light and fluffy. The bacon was cooked perfectly. My disappointment was that the espresso machine wasn't working. I recommend Saraforna for breakfast if you are in Calistoga.

Came during the Xmas break. Great family friendly spot. The food was delicious and generous portions. The Bloody Mary mix is home made. Highly recommend this place for family pleasing meals. Something for everyone!

As a Vegan I always have difficulty with finding places that can make modifications that may now show they have an option for me. They were able to whip up hashbrown with peppers and a side of tomato's and avocado. So simple but it was delicious!!!!

We were in town for a couple days and wanted to grab a hearty breakfast on our way out. I saw this place both on Yelp and when driving by. Humble, eclectic all that you'd expect in downtown Calistoga. Anna was our server and she was super friendly and efficient! I found myself saying "man she's on it!" We were seated right away because they are so good at not making you feel rushed but turning tables quick at the same time. My husband had the corned beef hash and a side of bacon. This did not disappoint! This was not from a can it was nice hunks of tasty tender corned beef. It came with a slice of bread and the hubs said he could have eaten another piece of toast but all in all it was great. Oh and the bacon was worth the money , they were thick slices and good quality. I had the Luis Burrito with sausage. This burrito somehow managed to be juicy but not messy at the same time. Buttery, cheesy and loaded with the goods. It was served with hash browns and a dollop of sour cream along with a red salsa and a cilantro chimichurri type sauce and I used it all. Lol. Very filling I could not eat the hash browns. We will be back when in town again.

Great value for a great breakfast I'm a Calistoga local and I ordered by phone for pick up. No cooking, no dishes just going home to eat. I'll be back!

Went in around 8:30am, we could choose our table. If you go around 9AM, expect a full house and some wait time. They are busy! Friendly server, great service, and yummy food. When we asked for 2 orders to-go, the server even tried to have the kitchen cooked the food closed to when we leave. The food stayed warm when got back to the resort! This is above and beyond service. Also loved the restaurant decorations, full of history and very festive for the holidays.

I would give 3.5. Good simple diner but the food was okay. I got the corned beef breakfast with a pancake. The corned beef was okay but I have had better but the pancake was light and fluffy. Cute little stop for breakfast if you are in Calistoga.

Cafe Sarafornia had Nostalgic atmosphere, a clean restroom, friendly and quick service and good food. I ordered the1/2 order of Bombay curry sandwich with sweet potato fries both of which were really good. My friend had a breakfast and I enjoyed a bite of his fluffy pancake. I will return to this unassuming little restaurant.

Great Food for the price. 2nd time eating there. You'll love it. Plenty to eat and leftovers.

This is a nice neighborhood type of cafe. They don't take reservations and are very busy. I dropped by right before heading back home, alone. It was really busy (Mother's Day) and hot outside. I asked to be seated at the bar and I got it. I ordered some coffee and The Best Huevos Rancheros in Napa Valley. LoL I had to. They had a lot of people around. So I helped myself to some menus. Not a problem. The waitress was very efficient and super friendly, with a good personality. Despite of the complete chaos in the cafe, she attended us refilling coffee timely etc. The food itself was okay. Slightly greasy but good. The kitchen was hammered with orders so I can see why they didn't have time to wipe clean the dish. The plate, not sure if you could, was greasy. No problem. I have hand sanitizer, which soles 99% of problem in life. The biggest issue here is that they only have one restroom, which handles everyone. So if you are in hurry, you might want to plan the trip well... Ps I ran into a 101 old lady here. She was just helping out rolling utensils into napkins. She was doing and looking so good. It is that type of neighborhood cafe, which I appreciate also.

Upon the esteemed recommendation of our associates, we ventured into the heart of downtown Calistoga to discover a quaint gem -- a venerable establishment that transported us to a bygone era the moment we crossed its threshold. This august café, steeped in history, exuded an undeniable charm that rendered it a testament to time. Despite whispers of dissent in recent reviews, we were pleasantly surprised by the amiable demeanor of the waitstaff, who attended to our needs with a warmth that belied any negativity. The gastronomic journey unfolded with a culinary symphony, showcasing the culinary prowess of this venerable establishment. The vegetable omelet, a sublime creation, delighted the palate with its judicious blend of flavors, while the hashbrowns exhibited a mastery of crispiness that was truly commendable. My esteemed spouse indulged in the garlic-infused chicken omelette, accompanied by the aforementioned impeccable hashbrowns. The pièce de résistance, however, revealed itself in the form of ethereal pancakes adorned with an array of accoutrements -- luscious berries and billows of cream. In reflection, it becomes unequivocally clear that this charming establishment has succeeded in weaving a gastronomic tapestry that transcends the mere act of dining; it is an immersive experience that beckons us to revisit, if only to partake in the symphony of flavors orchestrated by their culinary virtuosos. In conclusion, we eagerly anticipate returning to this bastion of culinary excellence, where each morsel is a testament to the enduring allure of an exquisite breakfast repast.

Ordered the breakfast sandwich, added sausage, came with hashbrowns. Ordered biscuits and gravy with chicken apple sausage, also came with hash browns. We would come back if we were in the area because how good the customer service and food was. The gravy alone was to die for!!!! The iced and hot lattes were okay, but better once we added a sweetener. We sat outside and it was the perfect weather and still got quick accommodating service even if we were not inside. Such a cute space overall.

My favorite place ! They treat me n my 100 yr old va vet friend excellent every time we go ! Love the Benedict! Owners are great !

We found this place near our hotel and we're happily surprised. The service was friendly and quick. We sat outside the first day and inside the second time. The biscuits with gravy were sensational! The biscuits were fluffy and the gravy was not too heavy. Simply perfect! The berry pancakes with lemon mascarpone were delightful. But the star of the show was the Brendan's Benedict. A slight departure from the standard eggs Benedict but so so good!! Thick cut homemade bread was topped with strips of fresh avocado and crispy bacon. The two poached eggs were HUGE and cooked to perfection. And instead of a traditional hollandaise sauce they used their house made gravy. We weee skeptical at first but then all of us at the table were fighting for bites. A wonderful family friendly spot with really fabulous food!

Thank you for pleasant atmosphere with outdoor sitting and delicious breakfast. We had egg Benedict with smoked salmon. Service was wonderful. Great to have such convenient breakfast place near our Maria Concetto Winery Tasting Salon.

The lovely little city of Calistoga inspires relaxation and leisurely pursuits. Which means your day may start a bit later than it does at home. Never fear, though. Café Sarafornia can satisfy your breakfast (or brunch, or lunch) desires deliciously until 2 p.m. New York steak and eggs? House-made corned beef hash? Huevos rancheros? Almost any type of omelet or scramble you could want? Breakfast burritos? Pick one (or more). You can't go wrong. And if any pancakes are on the specials menu, make sure to order some, as your main meal or as a side to share. They are a light and fluffy as they are tasty and satisfying. The ingredients are all fresh and local. The staff is next-door-neighbor friendly, patient and helpful. And the outdoor seating option lets you enjoy downtown Calistoga while you enjoy a wonderful meal. If you are in or plan to visit the Napa Valley, put Café Sarafornia on your to-do list. After all, breakfast is the most important meal of the day, even if you don't eat it until midday. It might as well be delicious as well, and it will be if you have it here.

Food was Phenomenal, the wife and I had the Smoked Salmon Benedict and wow! Never have I had eggs Benny like this. The sauce they use is out of this world! Our kids shared the "Kids Meal" (Pancake, eggs, and bacon) safe to say everyone loved their food!

Food was so good!! service was wonderful as well, very fast and has a cute interior design

This cafe opens early, around 7:30am. Based on that and our hotel recommendation, we decided to give it a try for breakfast. We ordered the Braised Pork Tostada and a 2 egg scramble. Both dishes came with hash browns - Honestly the BEST hash browns I've ever had !! Worth coming just for that reason. The pork tostada was very similar to Huevos Rancheros, just with the addition of pork - super delicious. The egg scramble was dry from overcooked eggs. I asked for salsa to give it moisture, but the salsa was more of a spaghetti sauce with a bit of spice. And the requested avocado was turning brown. So a small disappointment with the egg scramble. There was plenty of inside and outside seating, but we noticed this is also a popular restaurant, so better to come early.

Our second full day in Calistoga found us starting our day eating breakfast at the venerable Cafe Sarafornia -- a long-standing eatery serving locals and visitors delicious and incredibly filling breakfasts and lunches for over 50 years. When you walk through the front doors, you feel that you are entering an institution that you must make a pilgrimage to enjoy some delicious food in a downhome environment with cool decorative art hanging from the walls. The Cafe offers an array of tasty-sounding breakfast items. I had several options from which to choose, such as the Braised Pork Tostada, Homemade Corned Beef Has, Chicken Fried Steak, and apparently "Best Huevos Rancheros in Napa Valley," and Brannan Benedict. The last item I almost ordered this with its ingredients, including bacon, avocado, and homemade gravy). However, I decided on a "Create your own Omelet" comprising chorizo, bacon, cheddar, and avocado. The kitchen served the avocado on top of the omelet and two monster slices of sourdough toast. The omelet was incredibly tasty and filling, with the chorizo and bacon filling me with delight, while avocado gave a nice creaminess. I ordered a side of bacon to go with this omelet. It called me constantly from the side dish, asking me to eat it, so I obliged it. The bacon was glorious, cooked to perfection to the point where I had to focus on the three (3) to four (4) strips I was served. Additionally, I was incredibly impressed by their gluten-free bread, which my wife thought was glutenous wheat, but the waitress corrected us, explaining that many patrons have asked whether this was the case. It turns out the bread is made of buckwheat and gluten-free and tastes just like real bread. Between the omelet, the bacon, and the sourdough toast, I was stuffed by the time we left. But I was incredibly satisfied with our experience. I would absolutely return the next time we stay or drive through downtown Calistoga. This place is magical.

Great food and they let my friend and I have a nice 2 hour lunch and we got a locals discount!

Great breakfast and service Keep it up ! Enjoy Will be back. Veggie sausage, was excellent. Sitting outside too.

Over priced for low budget breakfast in Calistoga... Extremely disappointed! Should've listen to the honest reviews... No wait to be seated but long wait for food. Our waitress was more interested in taking care of the Hispanic guests who sat after us. The gravy tasted like salty clam chowder... Didn't take more than 1 bite. 2-2-2 breakfast overcooked Bacon. Not so French toast - thin bran toasts smothered in butter with some powdered sugar sprinkled over it. Surprisingly the eggs were decent. Not returning and not recommending.

Pros -No wait when arriving. -great decor -waitresses, the POC, worked in tandem with one another -the to-go wear looked great Cons -Unmasked staff -the table and seat were not cleaned -Average food for the high prices -nothing special about 1 of the 3 specials -the worst part about the experience was the behavior from the waitress (she had curls with a ponytail to the side-it looked like a rag doll wig). She appeared attitudinally bothered, her bias reeked as I began asking specific questions. I could tell she sized me up by the type of questions I asked. I don't mind the eye rolling, head turning and sour facial expressions but the tossing of items, especially when she tossed the straws naked paper straws on the dirty table, was unsanitary and disrespectful. When I looked around and noticed I was the only African American in the restaurant, for safety and peace, I decided not to engage with the waitress or management beyond what was necessary for me to get out the restaurant.

We sat outside and it was great as we had our dog with us. Service was quick and food was delicious. This restaurant has been around for many years and it will not disappoint!! Love the quaint atmosphere and area.

So I have to start by mentioning I'm a bit of a biscuits & gravy snob. It's one of my favorite things for breakfast, but has to be done right..... now this place does it right!! Everything was fresh and in the right proportions. The gravy was AMAZING.... savory and the perfect consistency. The coffee was also very fresh and SO perfectly hot and full-bodied! It's a family business and the staff were prompt and took pride in their work. We had a wonderful breakfast and we'll definitely be back the next time we're in Calistoga!

The breakfast was delicious and the service was fine. There are not many cafes in the Napa Valley and Sarafornia was nice place to dine. The gravy on the the country fried steak was excellent and I highly recommend it. They have outdoor and indoor seating available.

We had a great breakfast. Alexandria was our waitress. Service was wonderful. The omelette was so good and mini breakfast also good.

Cute little breakfast spot, probably the locals' favorite. Their breakfast menu was big, but my friend said it wasn't the best. But their salads are surprisingly good. I had the ahi tuna salad which I was a little concerned about because that's not something you want to order at a diner typically, but it was actually really good! I only have 3 stars instead of 5 because the service sucked (the waitress "didn't eat" the salads I was asking about so she couldn't recommend or give any info about it, which is just bad waitressing) and also because the name and outside look was completely different from the inside diner reality. Very misleading- had I known it was just a diner I wouldn't have went there at all.

We went here for breakfast, seemed like a good selection. At 11a, the air conditioning was blowing so cold, I had to wear my coat to eat. The server was nice, kept my husband's coffee cup always full. We placed our order, and waited. 2 sets of people, who came in after us, were served their food while we sat waiting. The server then came and said they had a "new system, and your order did not go in". Huh? Server felt bad, told us she would get it in right away, and did so, and applied a discount to the breakfast. When I got my eggs benedict (called something fancier), my hash browns were cooled off already. Yuck. Another Calistoga restaurant knocked off my list of go to's. Find somewhere else to eat.

Staff were quick and attentive. The chicken fried steak was delicious. The gravy was buttery with a slight sweetness, one of the best gravy's I've ever had! Cozy restaurant with cute decor.

Well, speaking of reviews, this one is as misleading as they go. First off - fly infested place, almost impossible to sit outside, dirty and therefore flies are all over. As fas as fodd goes - if you are not looking for anything healthy, this might work. Just do not order coffee and ham omlet. Coffee is burned and a low quality, ham onlet was just horrible. Honestly, rearly I wright "one and done" reviews especially in Napa Valley, but this one is just that.

The best quality food and service is incredibly amazing .. I highly recommend for breakfast Anna ask for she is excellent.. I had the steak and eggs it was awsome Nancy had the corned beef hash and egged also killer

Very good breakfast this morning on a nippy March morning. Friendly service and good food. Will be back during our week stay in Calistoga.

Husband and I visited this cafe for first time this week. I will say the food was delicious. Hubby had the corned beef and I had the eggs Benedict. I was disappointing with the service. Our server was not friendly at all. We also tried to say good morning to other servers and none replied. There was a man taking the Christmas decorations down and he also has not friendly and did not respond to my concern about him standing on a stool. It is clear lots of locals visit and there were hugs and smiles given but to me and my hubby they could not muster a good morning.

Came for breakfast around 7:30 and it was excellent. We did the 2x2x2 lol had the French toast with bacon and scrambled eggs. Nice thick bacon, brown cinnamon and oatmeal French toast. And the Sarafornia muffin scrambled eggs and ham. The food fresh, good quality, perfectly cooked scrambled eggs very generous portions! We were impressed. The place serves breakfast all day too! Service was super quick and welcoming. Hot coffee was refilled constantly. And we loved we could sit outside and enjoy the fresh air. Over all we very appropriated our morning coffee and breakfast. Coming back for sure.

Live locally and wanted to try this place but it was mediocre - food took some time to arrive, I'm usually patient and understand it takes time to cook but it was cold when it got to our table. Ordered the special (Cinnamon vanilla pineapple with raspberry ricotta waffle and was disappointed , just simple fruit with plain ricotta on top - the description was misleading. Husband said the corned beef was just ok. Service was so-so.

amazing service my family and i loved the food... we definitely will be back especially for those hash browns

I was surprised to see how busy it was for a Monday! I went at brunch time and thought I'd be smart and beat the weekend crowds by going on a Monday but it was still busy! The food was great and the staff was friendly! The food came out at a reasonable time even with them being busy! I had a scramble which you pick what you have in it. I picked pepper Jack cheese to be on top. I'm not sure if they were out of normal pepper Jack or if they make their own version normally. But it was Jack cheese with pepper flakes sprinkled on top, which was a little odd but not bad.

Stopped by for late brunch. Place was crowded. Food tasted very good. Will be coming back again when visiting near by.

Great brunch, friendly service, unique experience, really enjoyed everything about it

As a vegan, I don't expect too much from traditional breakfast places. My friend and I popped in and were seated at the bar. Our server misgendered my friend and was apologetic, regretful and comped our mimosas (which is more than other places do). The rest of our meal, she was friendly and checked in on us, brought our coffee and food. My friend was super happy with her meal (chicken fried something). I found out that they use rice oil to fry the potatoes -- so got hashbrowns with sauteed onions, mushrooms and peppers on top - and their tomatillo salsa. It was outstanding - the potatoes were spiced really well and the decaf coffee was delicious. They have a choice between soy and almond creamer and bring it in a little pitcher just like they do for cow-dairy cream. Friendly people, tasty food and good prices. We bought some "Sarafornia" coffee cups.

Good little old-fashioned dinner that serves your regular dinner food. Friendly service.

We're backkkkkkkk.....this out favorite place for breakfast! We always get the same server every year we arrive...she has been here for a long time. Her service is outstanding and very helpful.

We walked past this place yesterday and I am so disappointed that we did. Went back today and we just loved it! The biscuits and gravy were fantastic! Fruit cup was more of a bowl so we shared it between the two of us. Also, loved the apple sausage. Anna was our server and absolutely delightful! On spot with everything. The old time feel of the cafe was so nice with a window seat. If you are in Calistoga looking for the right spot, this is it! Don't walk past!