Decided to finally try Branch house after walking by it so many times visiting the Sundial bridge. Was not disappointed! Ordered the smash burger ($15) delicious onion jam and overall taste was great. The Chicken bacon avocado sandwich ($14) was also tasty and piled high with the fixings I will say- pricing is alright a little steeper for just the sandwich in my opinion- we did not add any drink or fries as it was an extra $7 total. read more

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The Branch House is located at the base of the Sundial Bridge next to the Turtle Bay Museum. Perfect outdoor cafe for light bites and wine while taking in the sights. It's along the Sacramento River Trail so there's plenty of bike parking and trails. We had wine and a charcuterie tray. Service can be a little slow so come to relax and refuel before heading over the bridge, checking out the museum or watching fly fishing. read more

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Had a very satisfying americano. Ordered the chicken bacon avocado sandwich - huge. Happily fed 2 hungry adults. Good place to stop on our travels! read more

The "food" - did not look fresh. When we asked if the items in the display case were just for display? No, what you see is what you get. Very disappointing. However, I ordered an Americano & it was delicious! About the same price as Dutch or SB for coffee. The view of course is what we come for & it didn't disappint! You can always grab you're own breakfast snack and coffee and still enjoy the view! Less expensive & priceless! read more

Branch House Riverfront Bistro - #SundialBridge - Cafes Near Me - Redding, California

The food and service.... Too long of a wait for a apple cinnamon muffin.... And it over heated to where the sugar coating melted onto the paper and it was terrible... read more

Branch House Riverfront Bistro - Apple cinnamon muffin...?? - Cafes Near Me - Redding, California

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I just wanted to share some feedback from our recent visit. We were disappointed that the buffalo wings were served with old-looking carrots and celery (I attached a photo). The service took quite a while, which we understood since it can get busy, but we were hoping the food would at least make up for it. The salmon tacos didn't have much flavor and seemed to be missing lime. The smash burger was good, and the mac and cheese was decent, but overall we left not fully satisfied. Just wanted to let you know in case it helps improve the experience for future guests. read more

Branch House Riverfront Bistro - Cafes Near Me - Redding, California

After a longer wait than expected (20 min after ordering with only 1 person ahead of us getting food), then I get greens that are that slimy bottom of the tub must be at least a week old.... Avocado with the bruise left on. Not impressed. The chicken sandwich if def frozen chicken breast based on the texture. IYKYK. Not worth the wait or the cost. read more

Branch House Riverfront Bistro - What used to be a whole leaf, down to its slimy bits - Cafes Near Me - Redding, California

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I love to come here with friends and grab a bite to eat or a coffee or smoothie before a walk. The food is pretty good, but a little pricey. My personal favorite are the wings. I've tried the buffalo and the sweet chili and both are yummy. The atmosphere is quite peaceful and I personally love the outdoor seating area! read more

Delightful ambience next to the Sundial Bridge and enjoyable food and atmosphere. Lines to order food are often long on the weekends.

Meh. That's all I can really say about this place. Came here based on the reviews, however left feeling disappointed. We were sat on the patio and then ignored for about 15 min. It was not busy. There were two other tables outside. Inside was not full either. Once we ordered it took about 30 min for an omelet. Salad and Benedict. The people that arrived 20 min after us were served before us. Once our food arrived --- my chicken Caesar salad had a rubbery piece of chicken that was beyond small. The homemade focaccia croutons were chunks of bread dipped in oil and some seasoning - not crunchy. And again meh. Maybe I just got the bottom of the bag today. The other two were ok. Better than what I had. But it was obvious they had microwaved the potatoes - because they weren't crispy. The Benedict had little sauce and for the omelet apparantly there was a cheese shortage today as well. They came out 1 min after our food was served - before we even had a bite to ask how things were and did we need anything. And then never saw them again until we asked for the bill. You would think If most of the food is left on a plate when dishes are cleared you might ask about the meal. The one thing I'll say was good. They asked at the end if I wanted a to go iced tea. Which I took them up on. I wouldn't come back here again. read more

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Great little spot to stop in before walking the sundial or going to turtle bay!!! Coffee was amazing & the staff were friendly & very helpful!! read more

This was a great experience for me! I love the location being right off the river and conveniently located next to the Sundial Bridge. My wife and I stopped in here on a weekday and luckily it wasn't busy. When we walked into the lobby, we were greeted with live music. A man and women were setup playing guitar and singing. It definitely set the mood, I liked their vibe. I ordered the Branch House Smash Burger and was bummed that it did not come with any side, just the burger. I was very pleased with the burger though. I will be back to try more and get the Branch House Smash Burger again! read more

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Anthony Bourdain said it best: if there's a view, expect bad food. Sure, sit outside and people watch on the sundial bridge, have a coffee in the shade, but only eat if you want an over cooked then microwaved breakfast sandwich on a stale hamburger bun. read more

Great location and fresh food. Wonderful, peaceful views still in the center of the action read more

After checking out the Sundial Bridge, friends and I went to grab coffee at Branch House (very short walking distance from the bridge). This place serves Theory coffee, which is a local roastery. I ended up ordering the Iced Americano, which was reasonably priced (~$3.50) and had great, strong flavor. The coffee was a great start to my day. Overall: A great place to grab a coffee and relax before/after a stroll around the Sundial Bridge. read more

Branch House Riverfront Bistro - Iced Americano - Cafes Near Me - Redding, California

Nice place in great location. Ordered coffee and muffin. Coffee was good but muffin was not fresh at all, very stale. Told the assistant and she informed me that they were made every two days. Not good at all, disappointing. read more

The staff could not be more professional, attentive, and genuinely kind. Every interaction feels personal and sincere, making you feel valued and cared for. Service is seamless--efficient without ever feeling rushed. The quality here is second to none. Every detail, from the cleanliness to the presentation, reflects a clear commitment to excellence. You can see the pride that goes into every aspect of what they do. Whether you're here for the first time or you've visited many times before, The Branch House consistently exceeds expectations. It's the kind of place you look forward to returning to, and the kind you confidently recommend to friends, family, and colleagues. read more

Beautiful place to be; nice coffee. Only the music outside is way too loud. It's hard to talk to each other. read more

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Got here at 945am and they're out of breakfast food ?? Wtf. We were starving and had to eat and got the shittiest sandwich ever. One of those premade pieces of shit with literally 1 slice of meat two pieces of bread and mayonnaise in a cup. With a cup of coffee and a cinnamon roll it was $20. This place sucks ass. read more

I'm going to give them 5 stars because the garlic bacon pasta was that good. My boyfriend's daughter and I literally ordered it twice.. each!!!! lol. So we got a total of 4 orders with just her and I. Haha. Service was a bit slow. Took about 20-25 mins each time for our pasta. So maybe they can work on that. The portions for the pasta were kinda small so prob why we had to order it 4 times? It's kinda pricey for the portions you get but totally worth it. Definitely try it if you're there! 10/10. read more

Quick Summary New Sheraton restaurant that is right next to the Sundial Bridge. Food was pretty good, but I assume the low rating is because of the very long wait (as they work out the kinks). They have plenty of games, people watching, and the Sundial Bridge to make your wait more bearable Food- 4 stars Blackberry beet salad- this was pretty good. Ingredients were fresh and tasted farm-to-table Tacos pibil- pretty good as well. The meat was a bit dry, but balanced well with the pickled onions Short Rib wrap- similar to the taco. Lots of flavor but the short rib was a bit dry. Having some extra aioli on the side really helped Service- 3 stars The servers were all very nice and accommodating. It just took a long time for food (the line moved pretty slowly) and about 25 minutes for our food to arrive. Although there's plenty of attractions to make the wait more bearable Ambiance- 5 stars Plenty of entertainment in this fast casual restaurant. They have cornhole, shuffleboard, a gift shop, checkers (haven't even mentioned the people watching and Sundial Bridge). Bottom Line Fast casual (almost cafe) style restaurant right next to the Sundial Bridge. I wouldn't go out of my way to try it, but it's a great spot for lunch or dinner due to its location and ambiance read more

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Snobby workers. The cappuccino was horrible and tasteless. Not worth the hype, do not recommend.

The food is great, the service is even better! If you can get the strawberry lemonade drink, so refreshing. Love it and plan on coming back! read more

Beautiful location and building! Views of the bridge from the patio, and museum right next door. Unfortunately, the service is disaster. 45min wait for a hamburger. On a Thursday, with 50-70% of the seats empty. read more

Don't fall for the false representation of the photos on yelp. Our tacos and Caesar salad were sloppily thrown together, lacking sauces, and not very good. It also took 30 minutes to come out, where the employee threw them on the table with a clunk. There also were no nice salads or tacos/tostadas on the menu as in the yelp photos. It was dry overcooked salmon. read more

Food and service were fine but we left a lot earlier than we otherwise would have because of being forced to little to piped in "music" sung by somebody talentless and annoying when we were at a nature education place and would have much preferred to listen to the breeze and the river. Music doesn't have to be everywhere. Give people a break. read more

Overpriced and poor service. Beers are 9.00 Ordered a burger and fries. Wife had a mimosas. 50 fricken dollars. Obviously a corporate deal connected to the hotel next door. Ambiance was good but no where worth the price. read more

Server didn't acknowledge our presence. Even when we were asking her questions about the menu, she never said she would take our order soon or she would be right with us. She just finished making a drink and walked back to the kitchen. In addition , she suggested we go to the restaurant at the Sheraton.. read more

DO NOT get the coffee or matcha here. it's like they pour the entire sweetener in the cup and it doesn't even taste or look like matcha. the coffee was WAY too sweet and the lady that helped us was super rude. do not recommend at all for coffee. read more

I've been going there for several years mainly for lunch today. I went there and had a chicken sandwich that was so tough you could not chew. I had to throw all the meat away. Everything else I've had in the past has been good. I'm only giving three stars because the chicken was so bad the chef should have known And if he didn't then they need a new chef and if he did they get three stars. read more

Took my toddler for a quick bite and a cold drink after a hot day of play at turtle bay!! It was so delicious, view was amazing, best of all food came out super fast! My toddler and I shared a flat bread, I had an iced matcha, he had iced chocolate milk after our yummy lunch we jumped on the choo-choo train for a ride across the sundial bridge!! Perfect little afternoon with my bestie!! 10 out of 10!! Branch house is definitely a hidden gem here in Redding!! read more

Took 45 minutes to get our food and not only were the portions extremely small, but the food was also cold. The environment however was good. read more

It's really cute inside. Love the wall filled with local items for sale. I went in around 10 am and at that time only coffee and whatever is on display is for sale. I opted for a vanilla latte with oat milk. I paid a little over $9 for a very small cup of coffee. No hints of flavor & there was chocolate sauce all over my cup which then ended up on my hands lol. No, I did not ask for chocolate sauce. Not sure what was more disappointing the $9 I spent on a coffee that I didn't enjoy or my sticky hands. :( On a positive note they are located at Sun Dial bridge and amazing views were experienced! read more

Branch House Riverfront Bistro - branch house - Cafes Near Me - Redding, California

If you are driving down I-5 looking for a better lunch option, this is worth the short drive off the highway. Our lunch for two: a blackened salmon caesar salad and a chicken salad sandwich and then an ice cream bar for dessert. All of the food was great. It was a very hot day about 111F but the AC was working well in the restaurant. Plus we got to charge while we waited. Between Branch House, Turtle Bay Exploration Park and the Sundial bridge, this is one of the best places to charge in the state of California. read more

Branch House Riverfront Bistro - The view from outside Branch House. - Cafes Near Me - Redding, California

Disappointing! Went to grab lunch with my family today. I ordered a kids PB&J for my kids to split, because it's $9.50....and after waiting 32min, I couldn't believe what I saw. ALL PACKAGED FOOD. An uncrustable pb&j, packaged apple sauce squeezer, Cheetos, and apple juice. Seriously?? Please do not support a business that charges $10 (with tax) for unhealthy children's meals. read more

Branch House Riverfront Bistro - Disgusting $9.50 kids meal. The uncrustable wasn't even fresh, it was slightly stale! - Cafes Near Me - Redding, California

Food was great and the service was outstanding. The Sundial Bridge, along with multiple walking and biking trails are just steps away from the Branch House. read more

Felt great to have some food at the bridge. It's a cute little bistro that our family can rest after the hiking and strolls around river and bridge. Food is not bad yet small portion. read more

Even though we told cashier we were ordering for "here" (not to go), we noticed bill included charge for to go cup. When I brought to manager's attention, he was very gracious and made it right. Based on this positive experience, I highly recommend this place- service rules! read more

Great location for all the river trail enthusiasts and nice revamp on the joint for sure...Kotos to NMR the designers. We shared a tasty hummus plate and I had a truly delicious cup of coffee. Small shopping area, place for kids to play and an excellent view of the Sundial Bridge has this place buzzing on the weekends. A great reward spot after or before getting your fit on. read more

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I'm hoping to change my rating as they improve in time! Biggest hindrance is prices are steep for the small amount of food you get. Love the ambiance and location, and will likely just stick to coffee and pastries unless things change in the future with the other food. You can tell they are still new with kinks in the system, and things take a bit longer. I'm sure this will get better, and it's a beautiful place to have to wait. We will definitely be back for some coffee and relaxing read more