The Parish Café

Great experience. Surprise, the beignets are as good as I’ve had - light, airy pillows of fried dough - and those who fondly remember Cafe Fannie ranked them as good as or maybe even better. Staff was very friendly and indulged my father’s many queries about food and travel… Strongly endorse the crawfish Benedict. No hard alcohol but the soju Bloody Mary sufficed.

We came here for brunch for my sister’s birthday. We loved the vibe and were greeted warmly. We all agreed that the grits were, by far, the best any of us have ever had! The bloody Mary’s and mimosas were delicious (and strong the way we like them). Can’t wait to come back soon!

Really like this restaurant that serves southern food in healdsburg, we each got po boy sandwiches which I thought were very tasty with good quality ingredients.Lots of items on the menu you can't get other restaurants. Gumbo, grits.

I'm from Louisiana and find the food at The Parish Cafe to be as good as anything I world find there. In particular, I love the fried shrimp poboy and the Beignets with cafe au lait

I have been about 5 times to NOLA & Louisiana and this place is 99% of what I got at the best places in NOLA. Much better than Angeline in Berkeley or other East Bay options. We had the Gumbo (delicious), the Beignets 👏 (amazing), the Shrimps 🍤 & Grits as well as the Hush Puppies. Only this last item was good but not great. Go for it! Also reserve a table if you go on a weekend as the place is quite popular.

Cute little restaurant with some great brunch options, The breakfast Po'Boy with the sausage was fantastic. Beignets were worth a look also.

We went to have a birthday lunch and had a bunch of different items from the menu. The fried pickles were amazing. The server was super helpful and checked in with us throughout our lunch. I would highly recommend this place.

Beautiful town and good food, Making sure reserve table before you go.

Great service and amazing food. Th Seafood platter is a great choice for first time visitors. Regular size Po Boys are a great deal, very filling

Beignets were to take a bag HOME! 5 stars! Shrimp & grits was my go to 5/5 Fun soju Bloody Mary 4/5 Friendly Informative waitress Pricing fair Free Clean bathroom Best to make reservations Seating area was cute!

The Parish is only open for breakfast and lunch with occasional special dinners. It had been in my list to try in Healdsburg for a few years, but walkins are tough with a long wait. We booked a 1:30 Sunday brunch in December and really enjoyed it. We opted to sit outside and while it wasn't cold, there's not much of a view on the back porch in winter. Looks like they have picnic tables near the street in warmer weather, I started with a Bloody Mary which was spicy but not too boozy. Husband had a mimosa which he enjoyed. Both $12 each. I had the shrimp and grits which were delicious ($20). The grits were buttery and light, creole tomato sauce was spicy but not overpowering, and got about 6 good sized gulf shrimp with Cajun spices. I added a poached egg for $2 which wasn't necessary. Yum! Husband had the Houma Hash which was more like a scramble with spinach, potatos, bell peppers, sunny side up egg, and andouille sausage ($17). He liked it and it was filling, but would probably order something different next time. Finished with the beignets which were served 3 to a plate with nice powdered sugared ($8). Just as good as New Orleans! Service was friendly but they were closing up around 2:30 so we couldn't linger too long. We will definitely be back.

The Parish Cafe is a great spot in Healdsburg for a taste of New Orleans complete with delicious beignets, cafe au let, Po Boys, Jambalaya and the like. I'm in no way the authority on the incredible food of Louisiana, but I can say here that the food is flavorful, the portions are large, and the outdoor space is very nice. The prices are a bit high which keeps us from coming as often as we'd like, but we definitely always enjoy our meals here (including the time I brought my visiting sisters!)

I love going someplace I haven't visited before and finding a gem like this! I was in Healdsburg to play Sax with a new band that I just started working with occasionally and this place was in the same "parking lot" as the club I was gigging at, so it was a natural to drop in on Saturday afternoon around lunch. It's in an old house converted into a restaurant and the place was packed! Charming atmosphere, servers and kitchen staff bustling around at their jobs, people enjoying a great time and great food...it was well worth the 1/2 hour wait to get in. Almost the entire band joined us, along with their significant others...we were seated at a classic wooden picnic table on the back patio shaded by a large umbrella. Our server, Malisa, greeted us as soon as we sat down and got us drinks right away. She was a stellar waitperson...super sweet and on top of anything that we needed without being overbearing. Just FYI...I've spent a LOT of time in N'Awlins and around the bayou. I'm very familiar with this style of food. What a welcome treat to see Abita Amber Lager ($5) (12 oz) on the drink menu...classic Louisiana beer...super refreshing! Of course, that was my choice. A large 1 Liter carafe of Bloody Mary's ($45) were also ordered (also available for $12 for an 8 oz glass)...I'm not a tomato juice fan, so I didn't partake, but those that did raved about them. Had to start with their Beignets ($8) [Lightly fried French Pastry topped with powdered sugar, 3 per order] WOW!! It had been quite a while since I've had REAL Beignets and these were as authentic as it gets! Pillowy, soft, with the right texture and covered with a generous dusting of powdered sugar that left a sugar mustache on your lips with every bite. Followed that with Fried Pickles ($6) A nice sized dish/bowl filled with flavorful bites...crispy texture, just the right amount of batter as to not overwhelm the thin rounds of delicious pickles, with an out of this world, authentic remoulade sauce for dipping. Tried a slice of their Fried Green Tomatoes ($8) that the keyboard player ordered. 6 large slices...again, crispy texture, just the right amount of batter as to not overwhelm the delicious, tart tomatoes, also accompanied by that out of this world, authentic remoulade sauce for dipping. SO many tempting choices for my main course...I would've been happy with any of them...but, I decided to go with one of my benchmark dishes for any Cajun/Creole place I visit: Gumbo ($8 for a cup/$15 for a bowl) [Chicken, Andouille, Okra] I ordered the bowl... Again...WOW!! You could tell that it was made with an authentic, hand made roux...there's no faking that texture. The proteins and vegetables were cooked perfectly...succulent chicken, snappy andouille...and the okra was treated the way it's supposed to be...just the tiniest bit of the inherent viscosity that makes it such a taste treat. Accompanied by a generous serving of rice heaped in a straight line down the middle of the bowl and a crispy piece of toasted French bread on the side... I couldn't have been happier! I also got to enjoy half of my dining companion's order! Their Saturday special: Smoked Brisket Po'Boy ($20) [The New Orleans classic on our custom French Bread from Costeaux Bakery] [All Po'Boys come dressed: mayonnaise, shredded lettuce, tomato and pickle] What a behemoth of a sandwich...that's why I wound up with half of it! Super tender meat, with just the right amount of smoke on it and seasoned just right...I said it before and I'll say it again...it doesn't get more authentic than this! Next time I get to this area, I'm trying more of their menu offerings...I gotta get to their Jambalya...and Muffaletta...and Red Beans and Rice...and Shrimp and Grits...and Fried Oysters...and Hush Puppies...and Fried Shrimp...and Blackened or Fried Catfish...and they even have Zapp's Kettle Chips and...and...and...LOL... Take the time to try this place next time you're in this area...you'll be as content and impressed as I was...

So fun to be able to eat food from New Orleans! When I visit a new town aí always seek out a cuisine I can't easily get back home and this place was an obvious choice. We came for a late breakfast/early lunch. Restaurant is in an old house with some character. Staff was friendly. The beignets were a must and they were piping hot. The chicory coffee was good but the latte was too much milk - drank some and had to add some black coffee. Coffee needed to be stronger. Husband had a bloody Mary that was pretty good. The gumbo was delicious! I only got a cup and my husband and I gobbled it up. Complex, savory, comforting. We also had the fried green tomatoes - those were just okay. Felt a little under fried. The fried chicken Benedict was perfect. When we cut into the chicken it was soooo juicy. Hope to be back next time I'm in Healdsburg!

Went on a whim to The Parish Cafe while on a Girls Getaway. What brought us there was the inviting view it had from the street. What is really the front is the back of this charming restaurant. We were seated right away. Our server, Mario, was wonderful and personable. What we ordered: The Beignets were "lightly fried" and dusted in powdered sugar. 10/10 I'd eat them again! The Bananas Foster Pain Perdu had just the right amount of sweetness. The coffee was smooth-- a characteristic of freshly roasted beans. Delicious! Can't wait for another Girls Getaway to visit this gem again!

What an amazing soul food breakfast. The restaurant is so cute inside and out. My girlfriends and I stopped on our way back to Sacramento and I am so happy we did. The service was great and the food was delicious. We got the parish plate and crawfish and sausage omelette with the beignets and it was all good.

The Parish Cafe was really good, beignets were fluffy, and we got one of their yummy special breakfast sandwiches (I think the Ruffino). We would definitely be back here, the outside area had great seating!

I am so glad we were able to have breakfast here! We made a reservation, which I highly recommend. The service was friendly and fun. They had great specials which we did try. Now we have to come back so we can try some of the standard menu items.

Nice local feel with outdoor seating Delicious beignets Friendly servers Knocking off a point because the wait to get seated was unnecessarily long (there were open tables when we got there and we were quoted 45 minute wait though it only took 20-25 minutes) Price is a little high but large portion size, we shared 2 dishes + beignets between 3 of us and were stuffed

In a word, "GO!" This place just rocks with a Cajun down-home ambience that oozes comfort at you. First, the staff was really great, friendly, helpful, and just the right amount of sassy ;) We started with the beignets, which rekindled a sense memory of New Orleans for me. Sheer perfection in pastry with a dusting of powdered sugar. Mmmm. Our group then ordered about everything on the menu - po' boys with shrimp, beef, the daily special of pulled pork, and sides of red rice & beans, jambalaya, grits, even some spiced french fries and everything was gobbled up like we hadn't eaten in days (we had though, actually). If Southern comfort food is your thing I suggest you head to Healdsburg and check this place out. Don't forget to make a reservation, it was pretty hopping when we arrived at 1:15 on a Saturday!

Beignets Catfish Poboys Shrimp n grits These are the must-haves. Chicory coffee isn't strong enough for me but some ppl love it.

This place is so underrated and a true hidden secret. Very busy on the weekends but definitely worth the wait. This is my favorite go to during the week for a sandwich and bag of chips! Service is great, love Malissa and Mario, Amber is a staple! The vibe is cool. It's an old Victorian, super beautiful. you can't miss it.

If I could give 10 stars, I would! We stopped on a whim while traveling because who doesn't stop for beignets??? We were lucky that they weren't too busy on a Monday morning. First, service from Amber was a delight! She was patient, helpful, funny and sassy. Great coffee and I love their mugs. We love the NOLA theme and menu offerings. So hard to choose. I got the Eggs Sardou - it's a Benedict style with spinach and artichoke hearts. The eggs were cooked perfectly and the toast was perfection. My only suggestion would be a little more hollandaise. The beignets were puffy perfection. The Hubbs got the Parish platter with andouille sausage. I love the crispy Cajun potatoes. I'm glad he shares!!!! This is a must-stop if you are in the area.

Update: The owner reached out to me after my previous review to refund us for the crab benedicts. Thank you Gareth! Very cute restaurant. We went on a Saturday morning. They open at 9am which seems a bit late for a breakfast restaurant. They seated our group in the nice back room. We ordered the beignets and they were so good. The dishes we ordered were all good except for the crab that was used on the benedicts. What a bummer! There were tons of shells in the crab and we ended up eating around the crab. No comped meals and was given 20% off only.

The food is fantastic. The service is amazing. The place has a seriously good vibe. Wherever you are, it's worth the drive.

If you're looking for genuine beignets ; look no further! Comes served fresh, puffy & powdery. Excellent with the coffee ( w/ notes of chicory)! Also ordered half sandwich oyster po'boy. Love the fried oysters and fresh local bread ( makes a difference ). The gumbo was flavorful and comforting! Staff was very friendly and always checking- in. I was at the bar table so I got a full view of the busy kitchen. The preparers/ cooks very focused! Good place for taste of Cajun / Creole food.

First time visiting here and it's such a hidden gem! Customer service was outstanding I'll definitely be back, I wish I caught my servers name she was the sweetest and very knowledgeable! We just wanted a quick bite and drinks but this menu will have me coming right back for a meal soon!! Bloody Mary was delicious, beignets dough was unmatched, so so good! Thank you we will definitely be back!

This was the first time I have ever attended a Crawfish Boil, I was excited. The Parish Cafe was the place to be Friday night. I could hear the live band playing as I was parking. When I entered Mario took care of me right away inside the cafe. This crawfish buffet party had more than crawfish. Fresh off the smoker they had Tri Tip with a rub that was out of this world, the smell alone had me mesmerized. The southern creole succotash and the Louisiana black eyed peas were delicious undeniably. My waiter Grace was so thoughtful, she checked on me frequently and went out of way to deliver my beignets to my table. Grace I can't get fat by myself! I had so much food uneaten she brought me a to-go container. Grace even suggested that I come back for the brunch served on the weekends. It was the food, the dancing, and all the laughter for me. I really enjoyed myself

Amazing service and beignets! Such a fun place, meals were solid, and the chicory coffee is delicious! You MUST get the beignets. Loved our server as well.

Food: 3/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 5/5 Overall: Standard fare Would I come back: I would likely look for another place but you should try it once for yourself to decide. The extended review... Food: Beignets - 3/5 - These were standard fare. To be fair I haven't found a place that comes close to Cafe Du Monde which to me is the benchmark. Surf and Turf Poboy - 3/5 - Standard fare. I think next I would have tried the muffleta instead. Service: 5/5 - Very friendly and attentive waitstaff. They were amazing. Ambiance: 5/5 - It had a good mix of indoor and outdoor seating.

Parish is our local spot with a southern (New Orleans) nod. Casual atmosphere with seating inside or on the wraparound porch or on the patio. They are open for both breakfast and lunch, with lots of variations. The kitchen is open and fast working, as are the very pleasant and efficient servers. Parish now accepts reservations, so I made one and we were promptly seated. My no companion and I both ordered the shrimp and grits, which turned out to be a delicious choice. At least 5 tasty shrimp nestled up along a half plate of grits. The other half contained a delicious sauce to mix in with both the shrimp and grits. For me, it's impossible to leave without a plate of hot, fresh, puffy beignets and a cup of cafe latte. Additionally, I find the prices to be a good value.

Gumbo was sooo yum! Service was friendly Hot cocoa was a bit watered down but everything else was wonderful ! We had the fried catfish po-boy (not pictured) and it was delicious

Great beignets. Love the vibe and a close walk from Healdsburg square. Seemed a bit pricy for the portions.

Great service, delicious food & amazing Bloody Mary's!! We love eating on their beautiful outdoor patio with either nice umbrellas or heaters depending on the weather! Dining at The Parish Cafe is such an awesome experience!!

Had some business in Healdsburg and my appointment ran late so stopped by to have some breakfast. Turns out they have a hard stop between breakfast and lunch so had lunch instead. Super quaint and nicely decorated spot. Service was fantastic and was seated outside which was just perfect. Ordered cup of jambalaya and 1/2 shrimp Poor boy with kettle chips and a coke. The jambalaya was great and the 1/2 sandwich was actually huge. The shrimp were fresh, deliciously breaded and cooked perfectly. The French bread was really fresh and just a Great lunch!! Saw the sign with the Beignets and a table near ordered them and that smell caused me to order some.....that was 2nd best decision of my day, they were spongy on the inside, crunchy on the outside with just the right amount of sugar. My best decision of the day was to stop here, this is a great spot. Solid 4.5 overall.

Came here on a Sunday morning for brunch. It was busy already and thankfully had a reservation. We still had a bit of a wait to get seated but had a large party. Service was friendly, attentive, and food was great! We got beignets, benedicts, omelets, drinks, hash, French toast, lots of dishes. Everything was really great. All the food was presented nicely and fresh. It's cute inside and has space outside to wait. I would come back and recommend!

Plentiful parking. Quiet ambiance when sitting outdoors. Ordered the surf and turf poboy with a cup of gumbo and beignet for dessert. I must say, after eating both the beignets in Cafe Du Monde and here, I would choose Parish's beignet's any day. The texture was fluffy and was not too sweet compared to Cafe Du Monde.

Jan 2023 We had not done brunch in a while so we decided to check this place out. Had heard good things from friends so been meaning to try it anyway which was good. We were able to catch a seat in the back with a heater overhead since it was still pretty chilly by this time. The building looks like it was converted from a house at one point with the inner seating cozy with the kitchen which you can see into. Service was helpful with any questions that we had, water refills and check ins were good. I had grabbed the shrimp and grits, my partner the eggs nouvelle orleans, and of course we had to snag some beignets as well for the end. Flavors were solid and simple. The shrimp and grits I'd want a bit more richness from the sauce. My partner really liked the crab and said the hollandaise worked well with the dish. The beignets came out nice and warm and just melted while we relaxed after the meal. Good little brunch place and close proximity for wine. Definitely a nice option in combination with things.

Owner was awesome. Food is 8/10.. Host was not helpful at all and didn't want to really accommodate anything, especially when I had reservations. Server was okay, but didn't really have great service. As someone who lives in Louisiana, this was not the hospitality I was looking for. They didn't even have sweet tea.. lol no sweet tea at a southern spot?? Comedy. Our drinks didn't even come yet after 25mins and then I had to remind him for our drinks then that's when it was made ...but he comped our drinks . I'll give this place another try because it's really cute.

This place is off the charts ledger N'orleans food. Attention to detail and flavor and spice (mild but tasty hint in everything, you can add with a delightful locally made Healdsburg Ferments sauce). Help was fun and friendly and a nice touch the owner is on site welcoming guests and helping the help - really hands on. I don't post often and when I do it is very rarely a 5 star as most places do really well, but that is expected. This gets a rare 5 star from me because while everything was great as expected, it was also fun and flawless.

It's a great New Orleans experience. The ambiance is very southern welcoming and charming. Breakfast and brunch in Healdsburg. The beignets were amazing. The shrimp and Grits was tomato flavored, not a great taste. The French toast was very good. Love the pecans.The service and staff were knowledgeable and make great recommendations.

Found this gem in Healdsburg, CA while wine tasting. A darling old yellow house with a huge front porch. Luckily we made it before lunch was over as they stop serving at 2pm and close for the day. Would have preferred to be ordering off the breakfast menu, but the lunch choices were substantial with fried okra, red beans and rice, gumbo, fried green tomatoes, hush puppies and so much more that you'll think you were in New Orleans! We all had extremely filling sandwiches on house baked bread. My pulled pork was huge and try as I might, couldn't be finished! Oh it was good! Options for libations were quite substantial; from teas to sodas to Bloody Mary's to beer to wine and sparkling wines with excellent labels from Napa! The show stopper were their fresh Beignets! I'd never had one, but after one bite I can say that I'm a fan! Parish Cafe is a quaint place, family friendly with the many seating areas both in and outside. The cooks and the servers were cheery, helpful and appeared to take pride in their restaurant and their food. Such a great place that we'll be sure to return to! (Sorry no pictures.......upset that none of the pictures for the rest of the trip turned out)

On a little weekend getaway/staycation in Healdsburg and we were craving some thing we couldn't quite put our minds on. A quick yelp search and The Parish Cafe was on the top of the list. I began reading the menu and missed the NOLA cuisine instantly. HUGE FOMO if we did not decide to eat here. All it took was beignets and I was sold. We arrived and there was a bit of a wait (~20mins) but it could have easily been more time and we would have waited. And I am glad we did. The place is cozy and friendly. Although some of the seating is close, it felt more like a cafe which added to the ambiance. It was pretty hard to choose a few items but I am very happy with the selection we ended up with - a perfect balance of savory and sweet. If you have been reading my reviews, you know I am a big French toast girly. And when I saw the bananas foster, it was instinct to add this to the tab. Our wonderful server share the specials WHICH BY THE WAY, all sounded amazing and should be added on the regular menu. Honey and I agreed that the fried chicken eggs Benedict sounded amazing. To our surprise, it was more than that. 2 orders of beignets later we were stuffed. And now my heart is calling for the creole food of the south. Thank you Parish for such a wonderful breakfast. We cannot wait to come back again.

What a quaint little restaurant. The food is excellent. Service is A+ and a cup of that Cajun coffee will make feel right at home.

I'm NEVER in Healdsburg but I joined in on a Yelp event and a group of us decided to try out a local restaurant in the area afterwards..... so, I guess I need to make my way to Healdsburg more often because, THIS IS GOOD!!!! I really enjoyed the banana foster French toast. It was a whole lot of carbs and I complained the whole time but after about 10min my whole plate was cleared lol. Delicious! I'll be in the gym this week.

Great place to eat, definitely recommend. We had the Breakfast Shrimp and Grits, Breakfast PoBoy and beignets. Good service, quick and efficient.

Great food, service and nice ambiance. Get the shrimp and grits! And don't forget the beignets and local coffee.

We arrived early for our reservation but got seated right away. Service was friendly and attentive. Ambiance was okay inside with a large outdoor patio. Food was as follows: Beignets 10/10 fresh and delicious; fried oyster fried shrimp poboy was 7/10 as hoped would be half vs half not mixed together and that the oysters were crispier; the catfish poboy was 6/10 as ordered it with fried green tomatoes on it and instead got the appetizer basket of fried tomatoes which were not sliced for putting on a sandwich. Portions are huge and even hubby said we should have split a regular size sandwich if doing something other than a sandwich. Was looking forward to a legit Poboy but didn't realize it was dressed with just mayo lettuce tomato and pickle. You can add hot sauce at the table but no salt or pepper. It was okay but could be better.

I made a breakfast reservation and when we arrived a little early, not only did they refuse to seat us, the also alerted me that we would not be allowed to order from the breakfast menu at 1100 am on a weekend. I try to give grace, but I was super disappointed. Their breakfast menu is fab - but I'm not interested at all in their lunch offerings. I get that it was busy, I get that places are understaffed- not sure if this was the case that day- but I was really disappointed and not sure we will make the trek up from Petaluma again just to go there. Can't report on ambience because- we didn't stay.

Our friend chose this restaurant to celebrate his milestone birthday. We arrived at 11:30 when they begin serving lunch. It's a popular place so we were prepared to wait for our table. After 20 minutes, the pleasant host let us know that he would be seating us in a couple minutes. It was a beautiful Monday and we elected to sit outside. In addition to a cozy indoor dining area, they have large picnic tables outside under umbrellas as well as dining on their porch. We ordered hush puppies to start. I've never had them before and they were hot and tasty and they came with a flavorful dip. Definitely a good start. For our entrees, we ordered the fried oyster salad with spinach, bacon, blue cheese and a light buttermilk dressing. Take our word for it, this is a delicious salad! We also ordered the surf and turf po-boy (roast beef and shrimp), and a catfish po-boy. They were out of the king-sized bread so their regular size was our only option. The sandwiches were plenty big. For dessert you can't miss the beignets. They are fresh, plump, and beautiful. Our server was especially sweet and was very attentive and she stopped by to refill our waters and coffee regularly. We had a really nice meal, however, the yellow jackets were a nuisance. They were hungry and they never left our food alone. They don't take reservations and they don't do anything special for birthdays. They serve only their breakfast menu on Sundays. Plenty of parking available.

A taste of NOLA, great service, food was delicious. The shrimp and grits were as good as I have had in New Orleans. The beignets were light and fluffy,

Found this place using Yelp! Nice surprise! Not disappointed at all!!! We will be back!!

They're pretty great, and I'd get in line any day for their andouille and beignets, but...something about our last meal here felt lacking. The portions they dole out feel small for how large and empty their plates are. For example, the Shrimp & Grits had a bare minimum of grits that made us feel like they were holding out. The Parish Plate had a small andouille and maybe a half cup of potatoes, and it was apparent that there was more plate than food. For the price, Parish Cafe seems like they're holding back on you, and unfortunately this lack of generosity feels like a lack of hospitality.

25 years living in healdsburg and finally get to try the parish for the first time. I was looking forward to the breakfast but only served till 11 am. I got the green salad with chicken it was quite delightful and fresh. The service was great, very attentive The ambiance was good, I would recommend this place 100%. The sandwich's are so so good.

Cokes - no refills. Right off the roundabout. Awesome beignets. Food was marvelous; eggs are high quality. Server was great and friendly. Look forward to coming back for a fried chicken Friday

Definitely was a good choice to eat. Food and service were great. Don't hesitate to give them a try!

Nice little cafe with a Cajun genre. Great outdoor seating on the porch and courtyard. Service was prompt and friendly. Food was really great. We had breakfast, traditional and a coastal thing with poached eggs and fried shrimp on toasted French baguette slices, finished with a nice hollandaise.