Came there on President Day Weekend Sunday around 12:30 (We called ahead at noon) for table of 10. They sat us outside because it was full inside and we had to split table 6 & 4. They gave us water and we ordered drinks. 20 min after drinks we finally got waitress attention to order our food. But food took 45 min to come. At least they gave children's table food first. Had we known it would have taken so long for food we would have just brought ingredients and made breakfast at home, would have taken less time. Food itself was decent but we were all so hungry after waiting almost an hour. read more

We have a buddy visiting from LA and graciously agreed to spend the weekend in Petaluma with us. I convinced the group to breakfast at Bacon because of the episode on KQED's Checks, Please! I knew i had to try the Pacifica frittata & the Homemade jam. The sourdough bread was amazing as well. lox salmon frittata sounds like something someone should have come up with years ago and I'm glad Bacon has done it so well. Man, the dish was total bomb! I can't praise it enough. Service was terrific. Our server checked in with us regularly & topped off the hot coffee without prompting. We will certainly dine here again before heading home read more

This is a great place to get brunch in downtown Novato. I ordered the ham egg Benedict and it tasted delicious. Service was quick and it did not take too long for the food arrive. The food was cook and did not disappoint. They also have plenty of seatings indoor and outdoor. If you are every near Novato and in need for brunch I will definitely recommend this place. read more

Bacon - Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Novato, California

Today was my first experience dining at bacon. Don't be fooled there are vegetarian options! I had a wonderful experience. Service was excellent and my coffee was always topped off. I got to enjoy sitting outside with my friend. Tables were spaced out nicely. Parking was easy and restrooms were clean. I ordered the healthy vegetable frittata, with fresh fruit and gluten-free toast. It was probably the best gluten-free toast I've had in a breakfast establishment. And the frittata was loaded with veggies. I look forward to coming back. read more

Bacon - Healthy veggie frittata - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Novato, California

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We got there and got seated fairly quickly. But unfortunately that was the only thing that was quick. We ordered a bacon egg and cheese sandwich and chocolate chip pancakes. It took 50 minutes. And the chocolate chips were forgotten. My sandwich was good but eggs were dry. Servers were very quick to get us out of there. I would choose to go somewhere else. read more

Great good and the friendliest servers. Have been coming here and bring friends in for a long time. During COVID grandma would make beautiful masks and hand them out to customers read more

I had a huge, delicious breakfast: chorizo, jalapeno, mushroom, cheese frittata. Thick slices of rye toast, a side of applewood smoked bacon ( the thick Honeybee Bacon was a little sweet for my taste), country potatoes and a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice. Service was great and you could eat inside or out. Don't miss it!!!? read more

This is the best brunch spot in town! We absolutely enjoyed our visit and satisfied with our food. Service was terrific. It is ran by a wonderful friendly family who made sure we were good. If you've got a dog they're super Fido friendly. The ambiance is casual and their patio was lovely. read more

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The food was terrible. My meal didn't come until the people I was with were finished were there meals. It was so noisy I couldn't hear myself think or have a conversation with the people I had joined for a brunch.i will go to stars or ihop before I go back to bacon. read more

Good food and friendly staff. Easy parking front and back. Fair prices and very clean. read more

Three stars means "OK". Bacon is OK. I wanted to go to Marvin's one Sunday morning so me, my guy, and the pup got up early to arrive there at 7am when they open. We know it's super jammed from opening to closing, so thought this was our best bet. Unbeknownst to us, they don't open outside dining until 8am. DARN! We didn't want to wait an hour, that was the whole purpose of getting up early! We walked away dejected and figured we would try Bacon right down the street. We had pleasant service who was very attentive. The prices of the breakfasts are similar to Marvins, but the quantity is not. I paid something like $14 for three tiny little pancakes. It came with a tiny little side of fruit. I left hungry. My guy got an omelet and he said it was good, but not like the fluffy ones at Marvin's. Would I eat here again? Yes. It was adequate and if in a hurry, not crowded. read more

Bacon - Blueberry pancakes with strawberries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Novato, California

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Awesome place to eat! My niece has a craving for waffles , so she picked this place as our meet up point . Busy little place, but the food was great ! Great service ! Great people ! read more

SUMMARY: Top notch brunch/lunch/spot with a focus on tight service and consistent, fresh fare. Lots of indoor and outdoor seating make it viable (possibly your best option) on even busy days. FOOD: Menu is located at https://baconnovato.com/menu/. While I usually order the Cheesesteak Sandwiches (noted as plural on the menu; there is just one, but it's plenty) regularly - the meat being the big draw - breakfasts are definitely popular here. On Grant, it's really a "brunch choice" between Marvin's and Bacon - both are unique in their own way, as I would consider Marvin's "heavy traditional US breakfast" (and damned good to boot) vs. Bacon would fit more in the middle of the road with a flexible menu that has a few twists. For example, Honey Bee bacon appears to be their twist on the Millionaire Bacon, and is not to be missed by bacon influencers. My wife loves egg whites and they're prepared expertly here (no burning, fluffy, slightly buttery), and the fruit plates, while dear in cost ($7.95/solo, $2.95/side or replacement), are a healthy way to replace fries or bread. The cheesesteak is worth exploring in that the meat isn't the shriveled, day-before beef that often finds its way to the dish; this is like a mini-filet that has been shredded and is mouth-meltingly superb with the jack cheese and meltingly soft onions. Across the board, experience and consistency are working in tandem at Bacon. Beer, wine and apparently vodka (!) are available...since they usually close at 2:00 PM, I presume Bloody Mary is the popular vodka choice. Iced Tea tastes like Chinese tea, and I really enjoy it. Coffee hits it right on the nose too. There's also, for those inclined to take sweets to the next level, there's Deep Fried Twinkies for you. With raspberry sauce. Enough said. SERVICE: I believe this is a family-run business (I think they own a couple of other businesses in the area). Like Creekside, Trek, and others in the area, that family core really shines through the service, efficiency, and their ability to remember previous orders despite very brisk daily business. Seating is super-fast, and even service on crazy days is expert. They'll also let you know if things take a bit longer, but that's only happened once in the 20+ times we've visited. ENVIRONMENT: Clean, with lots of colorful and whimsical local art (for sale) lining the walls. Restrooms are cleaner than most. Table seating is ample and there's usually enough room to stretch out even on busy days. Particularly outdoors, you'll often want to linger with friends and/or family a bit. OVERALL: Food: 4 stars (large, diverse menu with ample brunch/lunch options, consistent execution and quality, a few twists on fun things) Service: 5 stars (consistent staff a rarity these days; friendly, excellent execution and never a missed order here) Environment: 4 stars (clean, decent ventilation, outdoor chairs) FINAL RANKING: 5 stars (rounded up) read more

This was a very nice spot. Easy parking. I had the cheese steak sandwich with a side salad. The sandwich was very tasty but the bread was a bit greasy. The salad and dressing were very good although a little difficult to eat as it was served in a deep bowl. I would have preferred it on the plate. I will go back again read more

We were very disappointed with our breakfast at Bacon in Novato this morning. We waited over 45 minutes for our food. The atmosphere was ok but not great. The food was ok but somewhat salty. We will not be returning to Bacon in Novato. read more

Oh yeah. Bacon it is. This is the first time in a long time we were able to eat here (long story), but we were all looking forward to it. I went for the BLT with fries, and was NOT disappointed. Smokey, flavorful bacon, fresh tomatoes and crisp greens on a nice ciabatta made for one heck of a sando. Fries were double cooked, battered, maybe? Great also. Wifey opted for the cobb salad, which vanished from the plate - I think she was licking the plate as the wait staff tried to wrestle it out of her hands. She kept marveling about how she cleaned her plate (not the world's biggest eater, she). Dad's frittata looked great, I tried the hashbrowns but let him eat his "omelet". Here's what I like: Family owned place, seems like everyone who worked there was related That translated into great service, attentive, nice, warm. Felt the love Fresh food, hot stuff came hot. Love that Coffee was good too! Important for breakfast places, no? Home-made jam to bring home. Organic, tasty, why not? Local - right on Grant in Novato. Perfect alternative to Marvin's Check them out, I think you'll like it here. read more

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Omg we LOVE this place!! I'm a great service kind-of-girl - and this place has the most amazing service of almost any place I've ever eaten! They check on you constantly to ensure you have everything you need and they don't do it in a helicopter way, they do it in a kind way, so that you never run out of water, coffee refills, or anything else that you would possibly need while you're having your meal. Cute little place in downtown Novato with about 15 tables inside and five or six tables on their cute patio Street side. Their coffee is good and hot! I ordered a frittata and because I'm doing no carbs, I was trying to order extra sides of things to make my meal complete - and the waitress was so kind and said she was substituting some of the extra things I wanted in place of the bread and potatoes I didn't want to (so that there wasn't an up charge (who does that?) Everything was fabulous (except my bacon - which needed 5 more minutes on the grill - but admittedly, very few places can ever do it as well done as I like it LOL)! My California frittata was delicious... And my husband loved his French toast and his ex were cooked perfectly! The perfect little family diner breakfast spot - GO!! read more

Bacon - California frittata with the bacon on the side and French toast ... - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Novato, California

Place came highly recommend by our local foodies' group. Very very helpful staff working at the restaurant, attentive and made our our coffee cups were never empty. Great selections of breakfast and their home made jams are the best! We will be back for sure. read more

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We drove from Sebastopol and a friend drove from San Francisco to have brunch based on reviews of this restaurant. We placed our order and were served coffee fairly promptly. We then placed our order for food. We were not checked on for 50 minutes. No one came by to refill coffee during this time. When we asked the status of our order we were told it was not placed and they had to retake our order. There were no apologies, no comps on food or drink. When we got the food it was mediocre at best. We will not be going back EVER!!! Horrible experience. read more

Let me start with ambiance of this place. It's got a nice heated patio with flower beds next to your table. It's chic. You are greeted warmly by their staff and you instantly feel at home. The food by far is the best on Grant Avenue. I highly recommend getting their combo sets. It's the best bang for your buck. As for the bacon.... It's to die for. Don't miss out on this place. This is a true gem in downtown Novato. read more

Bacon - Combo set - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Novato, California

If I could give this place zero stars I would. Aside from the fact that they took so long to bring out my breakfast they brought out my plate and the egg had a big long hair in it, I asked if I could get another plate,( accidents happen) the chef came out and said he didn't want to make me another plate then proceeded to tell me I could go to another restaurant in front of all the nearby customers super rude. All I wanted was a fresh new plate of food. read more

Bacon - And here's how the Owner of the place customer service is like. I Will never return. Do not recommend based on their customer service. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Novato, California

My partner and I visited on a Saturday morning at 10 am. We parked on the street around the corner and waited less than 5 minutes for seating outside with our dog. It was good timing for us because every other outside table was just seated. Indoor seating didn't seem to be an issue at all. We ordered the honeybee bacon frittata with rye bread and hash browns, 2 pieces of fried chicken, and the Monte Cristo. We waited close to 30 minutes from the time we ordered to get our food. The food was delicious. I really liked the sweet thick bacon in the honeybee bacon frittata (although my partner didn't like it as much because he doesn't like savory foods that are on the sweet side). My partner couldn't stop raving about the fried chicken. He said there was a slight curry seasoning that made it super delicious. The Monte Cristo was pan fried ham, turkey, and Swiss cheese sandwiched between two fried French toast slices serviced with berry jam. The jam was delicious paired with the sandwich. Service was very friendly. While we waited, someone brought a water bowl for our dog and I got refills on my decaf. read more

Bacon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Novato, California

This is what $20 got me - plus tip. I finished my portion quickly and am still hungry. The portion is pathetic. I loved the dish...Although it was delicious I don't plan to eat here again...I still have to worry about what I will eat next for breakfast after eating here. TOTAL RIPOFF. It was good but not a good value in exchange for the money I paid. If I knew ahead of time I would be getting a tiny meal portion for $20 plus tip read more

Bacon - TOTAL RIPOFF. It was good but not a good value in exchange for the money I paid. Puny portions - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Novato, California

This place is really nice and good ! the waitresses are so kind and the portions they serve are good. Breakfast and lunch menus in the downtown area on Grant Ave. they have outdoor seating also. Clean bathrooms and restaurant. They use quality food also and fair read more

Food is marginal at best. Bacon was stale. Took 45 minutes to receive our order and they were dragging patio furniture into the dining room 20 min before closing causing an awful noise. I've been her before and all was lovely. Will not be returning. read more

We came here for breakfast and kept coming back for the next 3 mornings. Real napkins, friendly and prompt welcoming hostess/waitresses. Coffee refills flow, inside can be a bit warm but there are fans. The quality of the food is amazing. They use real maple syrup and it is not an extra charge. Most are Thai and are so warm and welcoming. The condiment bottles are clean and full, which seems like an insignificant item it is not. Salt & pepper grinders at each table would be great. Strong rec, don't sleep. In support of small, locally owned businesses this place gets it right. Quality ingredients, responsive and warm service, clean/sanitary tables, floors and restroom. read more

Excellent food and large menu choices. Great friendly service. Inside and outside eating areas

The reason why I love this restaurant so much is the consistency. The food quality is top-notch. The staff are very efficient, service is quick. They pay attention to detail when it comes to cleanliness. Joan read more

This place is okay if it's your final destination and you have nowhere else to go and no place else to be for the rest of the day because the service is so slow you will have to cancel the rest of your day. This was our second visit a year after our first visit and nothing has changed except that this time there was no air conditioning and the inside dining room was sweltering. Also apparently saving money on cocktail napkins so our drink glasses just puddled the table. We were there 1 hour and 10 minutes and our food still didn't arrive. Looking around the dining room, people who came in before us weren't eating yet either so we paid $18 for two watery Bloody Marys and left. I'm sure Bacon deserves the rating it has if you ever actually get your food but the owner has far more tables than his waitstaff and his kitchen can handle read more

Surprisingly had one of the worst breakfasts ever. Powdered eggs, overdone bacon but what made it especially bad was that after ordering and waiting 1/2 hour we were informed that our meal would arrive in 15 min. It's truly a shame as we have heard great things about bacon. At this point, we probably will not return. read more

Bacon is our family's favorite home style cafe in Novato - such friendly and efficient service (frequent coffee refills, so it never gets cold). The menu has seven different benedicts - I especially like The Juanita (chorizo & jalapeno). There's also Supreme Hash Browns with hollandaise sauce. My teenagers got the deep fried Twinkies one time! The housemade jam is excellent and available to buy. I'd like to try their lunch options, but the breakfast is just so good... read more

First lets start with the decor and branding. Great name ! Of course who doesn't like bacon. Reminded me of a 1950s family owned joint. Stripe barbershop outside, heated front porch. The food: All the basics brunch plates with frittatas, bennies, salads and huevos. We had the California frittata, chicken lover pannini and some deep fried FRENCH TOAST! (said Rick James) the california frittata had thick slices of well done bacon, cheese, avocado, accompanied by square country potatoes with green onions and peppers. The frittata was very good and I enjoyed it. The potatoes were good but not crispy. My other half had the sandwich with pannini which come with a huge delicious portion of hot and steamy wedge fries. She wasn't impressed with the chicken as it was rubbery and marinated with too much teriyaki sauce or Asian style cornstarch. Hate on me all you want but why Asian cuisines use cornstarch on marinades and call it tender is beyond my understanding. Service was fast an attentive and the coffee was strong . read more

I love to eat good Benedict and I must to say I tried them at so many places but none compared with the ones served at this place. The flavor and the presentation are amazing and the people who work there so kind and friendly, make me felt "in home" so comfortable and you can enjoy an amazing time. I highly recommend you to pay a visit read more

Bacon - Florentina Benedict plate - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Novato, California

Great food and service, really enjoyed my breakfast and the vibe. They also replenish your coffee continuously!

Honey Bee Bacon phenomenal! Nice breakfast place. Please order the Honey Bee Bacon super tasty!

Had a great time. Food was amazing and the ambience was nice and cozy. Lots of people waiting for the single customer restroom though. 4 stars read more

This is a gem in Novato. The food is prepared very creatively and well. The restaurant offer inside and outside dining and very welcoming. The servers are very friendly and attentive. Highly recommend for breakfast or lunch! read more

They have about 6 tables outside so you can have a sit down meal during COVID. We had brunch & it was great. They have something line 7 kinds of Eggs Benedict & I wish I was into it. read more

Bacon - Eggs & Apple Chicken sausage. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Novato, California

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I don't understand what people are hyped about here ‍ The service was good, and the outside seating is nice. The food was extremely average. Not bad, but nothing impressive. I could cook the same or better at home (and I wouldn't even consider myself anything special in the kitchen). Maybe this place hits the spot for Novato's geriatric residents, but it didn't do much to compel me to return. There's nothing wrong with this spot per se, so your mileage may vary, I was just underwhelmed. read more

I have eaten at Bacon with friends and family members for five years and every meal has been delicious and satisfying. Their menu has enough different choices that I have never hesitated to join friends and family for a meal. Their wait staff is accommodating and works very hard to please customers. One doesn't hesitate to ask questions about the menu or food because you can tell that they are receptive by nature and pleased that you came into their restaurant. You are greeted with friendliness and will leave with their acknowledged gratitude. read more