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    Aqus Cafe

    4.1 (317 reviews)
    Closed • 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    AQUS CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Live music
    Good for working

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    Elisa H.

    We stumbled upon this lovely restaurant while looking for vegetarian options in Petaluma. Aqus Cafe actually has two menus, with plenty of meat options as well. We chose to share a delicious Spinach Fig salad, with fresh spinach, goat cheese, tomatoes and pecans with a balsamic vinaigrette dressing. The Veggie Friday panini contained roasted asparagus, roasted sweet peppers, eggplant, portobello mushrooms, goat cheese and sun-dried tomato spread. Order at the counter, choose a table and the food is brought out very quickly. Folks at the counter were very nice. The beer and wine choices are excellent to complement the dishes. The night we were there the poetry club was also meeting . In addition there are other community events and live music on some evenings. Overall, the restaurant has a warm and welcoming ambiance.

    Mary V.

    Aqus Cafe is located at the Foundry Wharf, just a short walk from downtown Petaluma. It's a cozy, casual, artsy cafe offering an extensive menu of sandwiches, salads, coffees, and more! And they offer free wifi. The vibe is local and community-focused with live music and other fun events. Aqus was hopping on a recent rainy weekday when we stopped in for a working lunch - there was a local writing group taking up the big table in the center (very cool!), and lots of other folks filling the inside tables. I may choose a quieter spot for getting work done in the future, but I'd definitely return for music and events. We tried the chicken pesto panini, which came with a side salad. The sandwich was substantial and tasty, and the greens were fresh. You order and pay at the counter, get a number and your food will be delivered to your table. They also have a handful of tables outside, which would be delightful on a non-rainy day.

    Veggie Friday Panini
    Kitty L.

    The Veggie Friday Panini was outstanding and so delicious! The sauce was so delicious that I could not taste any graininess in the goat cheese! I loved the portobello mushrooms and goat cheese!

    Chicken Enchilada casserole

    What the heck is this?! The most bland chicken enchilada casserole. All I taste is tortilla and fat chunks of dried chicken and melted cheese. No sauce, or extra sauce on the side. My work orders from this place almost weekly and the food is 1st never appetizing looking and 2nd not good at all. I'm going to start documentatiing the food I get here because it's so bad and definitely not worth 4 stars.

    White Mocha!
    Ruby B.

    Great vibes, friendly staff, and good coffee! I've been loving Aqus lately as a spot to get work done. It can get pretty busy (and a bit noisy inside), but there are plenty of outdoor tables too. They also host fun writing groups, live music, and other community events. The menu has a ton of options, which can be a little overwhelming at first but totally worth exploring. If you haven't stopped by yet, you're missing out!

    Mediterranean platter, Caprice sandwich

    food: EXCEPTIONAL vibe: WONDERFUL staff: LOVE Good prices, sustainable food, excellent quality, good ambience. The vibe is SO petaluma. Cum for the cheese pulls.

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    Jamie C.

    Aqus is one of the best cafes in Petaluma, if not the best. The service is quick and friendly, and the food and drinks are great! There is ample indoor seating, and the inside has a warm cozy vibe. Aqus is a great third space for meeting with friends, or getting some work done! The menu has lots of options from small bites to full meals. It was a nice day out today so I decided to go with an iced caramel latte. It wasn't too sweet or milky, which I loved. I also love when cafes give out reusable glass cups and plates to use within the restaurant instead of plastic. Overall I would definitely recommend!

    Salmon nicoise salad
    Erin S.

    Made a pit stop here, and we were pleasantly surprised by how good it was! We loved the aqus flat bread. We also got the aqus flatbread, Mediterranean flatbread, salmon nicoise salad, and smoked chicken flatbread. The aqus was my favorite. I thought it might be too rich, but the duck and gorgonzola were well balanced, and the duck was juicy. The menu was really well priced, which was unexpected considering all the fresh ingredients.

    Trout salad with glass of Sauv Blanc

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    Very accommodating spot and the owner is super cool. Appreciate them letting me come and work. It's a vibe

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    My favorite local spot for coffee meet-ups. Friendly owner & staff and delicious coffee, tea and pastries.

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    Really nice locally owned coffee shop. Coffee is great, and they make a fabulous cortado. Pastry selection looks pretty good.

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    Good food, good location, lots of inside & outside seating. Plenty of street parking.

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    Had lunch here, really enjoyed the small dishes. Very friendly staff, great atmosphere. Big fan of their quesadillas

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    Friendly service as always, eggs were not warm but bagel was toasted and buttered nicely, atmosphere is warm and welcoming.

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