Another Review from Tom and Mimi... Cannot give this place…read moreenough praise. Absolutely delicious food, well presented and good service! Mimi had a great dish of latkes with cream cheese, avocado, smoke salmon and house made pickled onions - she loved it and ate every bite. "It changed my feeling about how to eat Lox... absolutely delicious and the exact right amount too," said Mimi. I had the Breakfast plate with great bacon, potatoes, two eggs over easy and great toast and homemade strawberry jam. It was such a good plate of food,. I had a side of sausages patties, but really didn't need them. Overall, the experience was great, and the food was delicious. We will definitely be back.

Our party of 10 had a wonderful Sunday Brunch experience in the exquisitely charming back room…read more(more like a welcoming sun room actually) today. The ambiance was bright and cheerful with light filled windows and plants throughout. We were warmly greeted by Sarah and also welcomed by Erica. Both expertly took our orders at the counter, professionally noting added options and preferences. Service was quick and we appreciated the regular check-ins by both staff. We all loved our food and drinks: The Cafe Burger Avocado Toast Grilled Steak Salad Tuna Melt Breakfast Potatoes Pomegranite Margarita Lavender Mimosa Some of our lightest eaters noticeably finished their generous portions of Avocado Toast, surprising everyone including themselves! The Grilled Steak Salad was exceptional with exquisitely fresh greens and nice portions of grilled steak. Such a wonderful family Sunday experience for food, drink, service and ambiance. Well done. Highly recommended!

Wildly popular bakery located in the downtown Benicia area. There's a solid lunch menu with a good…read morevariety of items as well as lots of pastries and bread that you can purchase to go.. The space is pretty large. There's seating outside as well as a loft upstairs. It seems like people will come here to do a little work and studying as well. I came here a few times when I was working in the area. The first time I got the ham and butter sandwich on baguette since you can pretty much tell if you're gonna like the bakery based on that classic. On another visit, I got the focaccia salami sandwich. Both sandwiches were excellent. I also got a few pastries to go like a lemon meringue tart and a chocolate/ hazelnut torte. I also bought a few other breads to take home to my family. I honestly was pleased with everything I've gotten from there. I'm blessed with some pretty great bakeries where I live, but this is a place that you would wish is close to you as well.

This bakery is pretty amazing, not only is the food and desserts super yummy they also have such…read morecozy spots to hangout and eat your fresh baked goods or savory snacks plus they have yummy coffees and drinks to go with it too. My book club often meets here to discuss our recently read books while we chat away and enjoy all the yummy snacks they have to offer. I offer will grab a loaf of fresh baked bread and homemade jam to share with our group and it never disappoints there are so many seasonal jams to try I always have a hard time narrowing it down but all of them have been so tasty. The back patio is perfect to hold out meetings as it is big enough to fit us all and the vibe is just perfect! Lots of comfy seats with pillows and hand knitted blankets in case you get chilly! Try it out you won't be disappointed.

The workshop is a local spot 100%. Only open for lunch, and a little bit off the main road, you…read morehave to be in the know if you want to enjoy this southern kitchen! They have plenty of rotating specials, and their fish and shrimp fry's are fantastic. Their poboy is awesome, and the gumbo is gumboing for sure! The service is always quick and pleasant, and the cashier will run out the food to you if she's not busy taking down orders.

This spot specializes in Louisiana / Cajun/ Creole style food. I think they primarily open for…read morelunch during the weekdays. I think they do breakfast on the weekends as well, but I've only been here for lunch a few times when I was working in the area. This place is pretty much a stones throw away from the ocean or body of water in Benicia. The folks here are super friendly and kind. You go up to order from a window and find a seat or stand around, depending on whether you wanna eat there or take your food to go. I opted to dine there and the place is super chill. On my trips, I've ordered the po'boy and gumbo combo on one visit and had the catfish bites with the hush puppies on another visit. The food each time was prepared really well and the fried items were perfectly crispy. The gumbo was delicious without being too spicy although there's a plethora of hot sauces on the tables for you if you want to spice up your food even more. This place made me feel nostalgic for the handful of times I visited New Orleans and it made me miss Louisiana food, even while I was eating a good representation of it lol. It made me think about one of my favorite restaurants ever which is Jacques-Imo's. Just a great option for lunch, especially if you want to try Louisiana style Cajun food. There's plenty of parking around as well.

Huckleberry's is a pretty solid chain breakfast and brunch! It has a Louisiana/New Orleans theme…read more The other nearest location is probably Fairfield. Unlike the Fairfield location, I have been able to get seated in a reasonable time at the Benicia location. They're popular, but not to the point of waiting 45+ minutes. I believe they're only open during breakfast/brunch times. Parking isn't too difficult if you don't mind walking a little from the main part of the parking center lot. The corner by Huckleberry's is often full. Ive been a couple times and the quality and service have been consistently good. Of the foods I'd recommend the fried green tomatoes and fried okra for starters. They're also one of few places offering beignets. For entrees the crab cake Benedict is good. The portions are filling. Ambiance is very casual. The utensils come in a little paper pouch and the napkins are paper towels on a dowel at each table. This particular location can look a bit dim. I think it's because of the direction of the windows. It's tasty and if you've been to Huckleberry's before you won't be disappointed by this one either.

I ate at other huckleberries before, and this one is definitely the best one. The food is top tier…read morebreakfast food and I would recommend this spot. The service here was great. They usually have a 90 minute time limit, but a lot of our party was late and they let us stay for 120-150 minutes and were very nice to us. The ambience surrounding this place reminds me of a classic breakfast diner.

Drift in my eyes is our towns little European cafe…read more If you need a tasty light bite, this is the place to go. We recently went here for pizza but we've been here plenty of times. I know one of the owners would post pictures of herself in Europe before they established themselves on 1st street. When we were in Barcelona a couple of years ago there was a bakery that reminds me so much of this cafe. So that's why I think about Europe anytime I go here. I've never had a bad pizza here. My favorite pasty here is the Conchiglia. It's this buttery and flakey pastry that has this special Italian cream in it. It's the best thing there. You won't be disappointed. Also...I could be wrong but I also think they still have a wine and pizza deal on Farmer's Market Days(Thursday).

Amazingly, it's taken me this long to check out Drift Benicia on 1st Street... I think because my…read morebrain still thinks of that spot as the old Java Point cafe heh. But it's definitely worth checking out, very tasty pizza and drinks.... pizza comes in 3 square sections, on a focaccia-like bread. Nice setting, tasty food, and great staff!

Hi there went there for the first time this morning loved it going back soon there friendly and a…read morecute place my cousins go there a lot and they support this business so I'm about the due the same thank Susan

Very friendly local coffee shop that roasts their own beans!…read more They had a remodel a couple months ago and the place looks fantastic. The vibe is super chill, with locals stashed at their corner, but there's plenty more room for sitting. They get Noah's bagels for their bagels, and have some burritos made by a local vendor. The owner Sam is super chill, ask him about why it's called Rrags! OH and the reason why I come here so often other than because it's a local coffee shop and everyone should be supporting local businesses is that they are the ONLY spot in Benicia that makes a Vietnamese coffee fantastically. You won't regret it!

We went here Sunday afternoon after class at Happy Life Pottery up the street. So glad we chose to…read moresit out on the patio next to the gravel parking lot - beautiful sun right in the corner. We shared the calamari and Brussels Sprouts as we both weren't very hungry. The calamari was lightly breaded so you could enjoy the meat rather than all the breading. The sprouts were amazing - not overly seasoned and great with a squirt of lemon. Food came out so quickly, I was only able to eat one slice of the warm sourdough bread. I guess that's a good thing! Our server was friendly and attentive.

We drove from rocklin which is an hour 45 minutes away to have Mother's Day brunch. Ambiance ? We…read morewere seated in the gravel parking area with the improvised tent . We were a party of 10. Food : Everyone's order was so- so . Clam chowder was so thick you can taste the flour , pasta was over garlic , the yellow fin tuna sandwich was under seasoned , the good thing in the entire thing was the sweet potato fries . I ordered the crab Benedict which by description says " dungeness crab " but no way it is. First of all , my poached eggs had almost a quarter of the egg shell on it, the bread was tasting old , crab was cold , fishy and definitely from the can- which definitely is NOT dungeness . I gave the other half to my husband , he can't even swallow upon first bite . I tried , wish I spit it out as fast as my husband did so I wouldn't be traumatized by it. Service : I couldn't complain earlier bc our server didn't check on us . I told her when she was getting the bill and all she had to say was sorry . I asked her to forward the message to the manager and chef but she asked " do you want me to forward your message ? Well of course ! After all that she still didn't offer anything to offset the bad food . Not that it's important to take it off the bill , or get a new entree , but out of principle they should say or offer something and I would have said no anyway . But the experience was so bad , the table was quiet during the meal . And I'm the one who recommended it. We all ended up having to go for ice cream to fill ourselves for the bad taste and a bad experience. I gave it a 1 just bc of location per se not the actual venue bc I was promised an upstairs seating when I made the reservation and we were in the gravel parking lot . I don't have a way of saying 0.

Delicious food, Service was friendly, took his time with us, we were first time customers. And was…read moregreat with our bill to pay separate. Jazzy warm feeling place to come and eat good.

Let's discuss! I had heard about Baxter's through a friend who hinted that we should give it a try,…read morebut I hadn't yet had the opportunity. The husband and I were hungry on Wednesday evening, so we decided to stop by Baxter's while heading to our destination. Upon arrival, the location was nice, quiet, clean, and had plenty of street parking. We were able to park directly in front, so we figured the visit was meant to be. As we entered, we were immediately greeted by a very pleasant staff member. He was gracious, friendly, warm, and loads of fun. After seating us, he displayed great knowledge of the menu and available specials. After selecting our bottle of wine and appetizers, we were acknowledged by the owner, Ken, who was friendly and hospitable. He offered information about the restaurant and ensured that we had everything we needed. We inquired about their group events and offerings, and he had plenty to share. Baxter's is a great place for quaint events--they are very creative and have a lot to offer. The food was great, my steak was cooked to perfection, and the mood was just right. The hubs and I were definitely pleased and truly enjoyed our time at Baxter's. We will certainly be back. If you're looking for a nice night out, this is a great choice.

Had a LOVELY lunch today with Woodland as our server. We were a walk in lunch and he was so…read morepleasant and helpful! I ordered the special which was delicious!! We enjoyed the views and the atmosphere for sure, and the food was really wonderful. Fresh flavors and wonderful ingredients. I tried a lavender mixed drink, but wasn't a fan. Woodland didn't hesitate to remove the item from the bill. Really loved the place!!!

Well! Bella Siena is a jewel! Perfect location (right in the water), windows everywhere, so there's…read morehardly a bad seat in the house, great food, great drinks, and even better service! We went yesterday for my husband's birthday. I made a reservation on Open Table and called to request a window seat. We arrive and were greeted warmly, and taken to our window table. Yusuf was our server, and he is so much more than a server. He is family. He made superb recommendations, and every drink, entree and dessert he recommended was mouthwatering! We had the Misto salad, mushroom soup (soup of the day), saffron pappardelle, chicken Parmesan, and mushroom ravioli (we took plenty home!). The house-made noodles and sauces were delectable! We also ordered the apple crumb for dessert made the Yusuf way, AND Yusuf brought us a raspberry basil sorbet with candle and sang happy birthday with me to my husband. We will be back soon and will be bringing friends and family to experience the greatness of Bella Siena. Thank you Yusuf and team!

Brunch with friends is always enjoyable. This time we met at Joy of Eating cafe. The location of…read morethe cafe is easy to miss even though it's located on the street. There is a dedicated parking lot, tight but can hold a decent amount of cars. There is street parking as well, not metered - that is where I parked. The hostess was extremely friendly and attentive, checking in on us several times after ordering to notify of the food's ETA as well as refilling drinks and seeing if we needed anything. The dining area has approximately ten booths in total and became quite crowded around 12:30p. Our meals arrived at different times, items to eat meal arrived sparsely as well. We ordered around 11:30a, there were two other parties present. We were able to order based on our dietary needs/wants as the menu offered quite a diverse array. The crab omelette (known as The California Omelette on the menu) is 1/4 lb of fresh crab served either hot or cold enclosed in three eggs along with avocado and Monterey Jack cheese. For $26.35 the omelette left much to be desired, especially in flavor and seasoning. Nothing complimented or even enhanced the presence of the crab in any way. The remaining party at the table said they enjoy their meal - including a blueberry waffle, toast and eggs with bacon and a double cheeseburger with fries. If you are looking for an inexpensive place to gather, this cafe is certainly an option to consider. It was easy to speak and hear each other with ample privacy and not a lot of traffic - if any.

Brought my Girlfriend On a Friday Morning to start her Birthday on the right footing and as soon as…read morewe step in the Door, the waiter when we visited who's name was Linda greeted us Immediately and was such a Joy, she even Helped sing Happy Birthday to her which we are Thankful for so thank you so much Also the Breakfast was Exceptional, we had A Tuna Sandwich for me and French Toast with Eggs and Sausage for Her Nothing but Quality and the Ambiance is so retro and Old School Booths you cant help but feel cozy and at home Thanks again To Linda and the Staff, hope to see you guys again soon!