I'm updating my review because I just went to my formerly favorite place, that used to serve the best crabcake Benedict that I've ever had, Crepevine. I've always compared other crabcake Benedict's with Crepevine's. However, last week I had the crabcake Benedict at Café Benedict and OMG it surpassed my expectations! I normally always order the Greek Benedict, which is my absolute favorite outside of their citrus salad but now it's going to be the crabcake Benedict!! Also, you were getting fresh food so it might take a little wait but it's absolutely worth it! The biscuits they use are homemade and so fresh! read more

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The first red flag was that we were the only two people in the cafe, from when we walked in until we left. We each ordered a breakfast, and I also ordered a side of bacon. My wife's Dubai chocolate pancake tasted really off-putting and chemical-ish, like acetone. She took a few bites and didn't want to finish it. I ordered some kind of tomato and onion dish with a poached egg, which was overcooked and hard. They never brought my bacon. I mentioned that to our server, and he just shrugged and said oh, sorry, I forgot. Dude, how are you going to forget my order when we're the only people there? With Marvin's in the same parking lot, and places like The Twins, Cafe Mimosa, and Chila-killer Cafe only a few minutes away, this place is going to be a hard pass from us in the future. 0/5 stars. read more

These were the best egg Benedict I've ever had. The price was right. The service was wonderful. The place was clean and very comfortable. I would recommend this place to anyone that wants a really good eggs Benedict. And they had a quite a few variations to choose from. Definitely will go back. read more

The Gyro here!!! Amazing!! Be sure to get the spicy sauce with it because it was incredible. Also tried the Dubai pancakes and they were a perfect dessert. They have outdoor and indoor seating but on a nice day definitely sit outside. read more

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My friends and I went here for breakfast. We had the Garden, Mexican, and Greek Benedict's. They were super flavorful and all of our eggs were cooked perfectly. The menu is unique with a different variety of food to choose from that you might not have somewhere else. Our waiter was kind and checked on us a lot throughout our visit. It is decorated nicely inside and has a cute patio to enjoy being outside. It is a little loud with the busy street next to it, but it didn't bother me much. Would definitely recommend! read more

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Whole vibe was pretty okay, I liked the food and drinks had a decent pour. Service was a bit slow but it was a good place to hang out for breakfast. read more

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Came here for mid morning brunch and was seated outside. Outstanding Huevos rancheros with sauce hand made by the chef using 4 different types of chilies. Friendly prompt service. Terrific deal on mimosas and non alcoholic drinks are delicious. Never a long wait for weekend brunch and comfortable outdoor seating. Formerly Zainas. read more

The food was delicious! Most of all, the customer service was impeccable. I will absolutely be back! Thank you! read more

Cafe Benedict - Hawaiian Eggs Benedict with hashbrowns. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cotati, California

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If you are even thinking about Mediterranean food, stop what you're doing and come here. This place is a GEM. I ordered the lamb/chicken/beef plate and everything was absolute perfection! Beautifully seasoned meat, fluffy rice (and I'm not even a rice person!), warm soft pita, silky hummus with that herby olive oil drizzle, and the kind of creamy tzatziki that made my tongue smile! But the real star? The falafel. Crispy little golden logs of joy, crunchy outside, soft and flavorful inside, and honestly so good they barely need sauce... though the tahini dip they come with is amazing too. This is hands-down the best falafel I've had in Sonoma County! Friendly service, thank you Enriquez! It's a clean place, and the food tastes freshly made, not reheated, not dry, not bland. It's comfort, quality, and flavor in one plate. My new Mediterranean go-to. Run, don't walk & make sure you get there early, they're only open until 3p... read more

Cafe Benedict - Falafel 3 PCs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cotati, California

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The food was excellent! We ordered the salmon Benedict and French toast with fruit and chicken fried steak. The staff was great! Very friendly waitstaff. It has a wide variety of a menu. Can't wait to go back! read more

Food was 10/10 everything was delicious and staff super attentive ! Service was great thank you will be coming back again read more

Cafe Benedict - Zainas chicken sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cotati, California

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Had such an enjoyable brunch with a friend. Talked with server about the name change, menu etc... She was so friendly, accommodating even after my meal, had to take a box and she gladly scooped up my leftovers for me. Many restaurants servers will not do that for you. The menu has changed. Quite a selection for people that like Greek, Vegetarian etc... I had the French toast combo oh so good. My friend had the Citrus salad, she said it was so tasty and delicious. I even had a strawberry Mimosa! The atmosphere is welcoming and everyone is friendly. Why not come to Cafe Benedict formerly Ziana's prob spelling the name wrong.?! The food is made fresh, many spices and sauces. Never heard of Dubai pancakes ( Pistachio cream, chocolate drizzle, sounds good) will try that next time. read more

Food was tasty, and the servers were nice. Waffles, smoked salmon Benedict, veggie hash all good and prices were fair. read more

Cafe Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cotati, California

I wonder if these reviews were all written by family and friends. This is the second time we've been here by mistake which starts to make you wonder if you're being tricked. The first time it was called something different. The second time it was Café Benedict but it's the same people. My husband and I each ordered a different Benedict. Wow! The eggs came hard. I mean as a rock I mean you cut into it and nothing liquidy came out of it. Was it my mistake? I did say that I wanted mine with no snotty whites that's all I said, and they did both of ours that way. After I complain, they didn't make it right and they sent out normal poached eggs however it was not good. Nothing about it was good. The hollandaise sauce wasn't good and the place was pretty empty and I was surprised because I thought being a Sunday at the time we were there it would be very crowded. Will we go back? No way are these nice people yes they are but they need to know that this is not working for them. read more

Red Flags: empty café while Marvin's had a line. Ketchup bottle dirty and clogged. Restroom had a vodka bottle in it. Had a country gravy meal....in the 3rd bite found a piece of glove in it! Server seemed unbothered. Lost our appetites. They offered to comp one meal and we had to ask to comp both as we could not even think about eating after the glove. Really too bad. The food had such potential. read more

Among the worst, nearly inedible breakfasts I've ever had. Poorly prepared, not fresh ingredients, recycled ingredients, oversalted everything, sad servers, drab interior, and $30 for the plate, most of which I left. Bathroom not too fresh either. Cannot recommend. read more

Food was very good, highly recommend. We also really enjoyed the bottomless mimosas but just note that you are only allowed only flavor for the entire time, so choose wisely! The server was very kind and accommodating and we loved sitting outside in the sun. We will be back :) read more

The service was awesome. Everyone was very friendly and welcoming. Cute atmosphere. The food looked and tasted gorgeous! I will definitely be returning. read more

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Went to Cafe Benedict with 6 other people on a Sunday afternoon. We all ordered something different. The gyro was great, and everything everyone else got looked amazing. Service was great. They have a nice outdoor patio to sit outside and get fresh air. Will go again for sure read more

Cafe Benedict - Mimosa - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cotati, California

ONE MILLION STARS!!!! This place is great!!! The waiter was amazing!!!! The Dubai-Style pancakes are TOO DIE FOR and I will definitely be back!!! Thanks for a delicious meal! read more

Cafe Benedict - Dubai pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cotati, California

This was our first visit to Café Benedict and we were very impressed. One of us had the eggs Benedict with with avocado and bacon and thought it was wonderful. The other one of us had an omelette and we could choose whatever we wanted in it and it was really very good and I really love their country potatoes we will definitely be coming back. read more

Love Zainas cafe in Cotati! My mom and I go here every time I am in the area and the owner and staff are very nice and great service! The breakfast is delicious but we had lunch this time. The hummus was very tasty and the Cobb with shawarma chicken was super yummy too! Also get a mimosa flight! These 2 were strawberry and watermelon but the guava one is good too! read more

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Love, love, love it here! This is even the first place we ever brought our baby to eat in public and they were great with accommodating us and making us feel welcome. I love their Bellini's, of course, especially the flights, but when I was pregnant I found out they have a delicious, mint lemonade. It was so refreshing and such a nice treat while I couldn't drink. My go to dish is their Garden Benedict or their Greek salad. The food is so good this is pretty much mine and my husbands go to brunch spot, I've brought several friends and family as well and they all were big fans too. read more

Food is excellent. Service is timely, the space has a lot of natural light, and it is clean. All five of our meals were beautiful and delicious. Will go again. read more

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So scrumptious. This had so much flavor that I stuffed my little piggy self... Could not leave anything behind to take home. read more

Cafe Benedict - Kebab plate - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cotati, California

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I have been here before and the food and service was good. We were the today and things were very different. The service was very slow and our food was cold. It wasn't buzy 4 other tables of 2 people.. Hope to give it another try hopefully it's better.plus what restraunt ever charges credit card fee of 3%. read more

Adding to my previous review, I did have what I thought was their dinner menu (it's not, it's all day as well) and I'm in love. The baba ganoush sauce is so freaking good. I'm upset at myself for not ordering it before. It's Smokey, smooth and the perfect pairing for their meat (I got shrimp) and pita. As usual everything is made from scratch and tasted great. Only complaint I would have is my husband and (little) SIL got the country fried steak. One was perfect, while the other had way too much breading. I'll chop it off as a one off situation, as we've never had this issue before, but not great for me to bring my family in law for the first time to experience for Mother's Day. They were still happy w the food once my SIL switched hers for my husbands that wasn't as bready. They're a bit slow refilling the bottomless mimosas, it wasn't super busy when I was there, but they do have very friendly service as usual. The owner is still out busting his butt personally and introducing himself to tables. Gotta respect the hard work! read more

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My wife was craving lamb so we decided to try Zaina's. We ordered the Quad Kabob plate and Falafel Mezza platter. Everything was excellent. The chicken kabob was tender and flavorful. The beef was savory. The grilled shrimp was perfect and the lamb was excellent! The falafel was so good - not dry and hard like some restaurants. You could still taste the texture of eggplant in the baba ganoush. Most places get this wrong and it's way too mushy. The smoked, grilled flavor was perfect as well. The hummus and cabbage salad were delicious. The vegetables in side salad that came with the Quad Kabob plate were all extremely fresh. Our server, Nestor, was very friendly. We will absolutely return again! read more

Zaina's received several positive comments on Yelp so I decided to give it a try. The service was great but the food was average, as well as the coffee. They have great deals on the weekdays but it appears that the cafe across the parking lot was drawing more customers without any deals. Overall, it was a fairly decent place to get a good meal at a good price. read more

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My husband and I had breakfast here for the first time... and we loved it! Staff was friendly and they kept the coffee coming... food was excellent and we had the nicest time here. Highly recommend. read more

Cafe Benedict - Heuvo rancherros... perfect! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cotati, California

This restaurant at first seems to be your standard breakfast fare....ahhh but no it is anything but standard, of course they have your eggs Benedict or omelette, but what they do have is very authentic Mediterranean food and it is fresh. I'm pretty picky about my food but these people are truly skilled and the shawarma is amazing and they have a shawarma sandwich bomb and I cannot stop ordering the Gyros fresh bright delicious and the pita is down right fluffy and I love love loved it, so super delicious. we usually just order to go but sometimes we wait the staff is always attentive and I'll have a Bellini while I wait lol this is definitely going to take on your traditionalist on with omelette and such but you need to try the fresh authentic Mediterranean food I'll be back very soon. You should check them out it's definitely delicious. Cheers All SYOY read more

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Bellini Cafe is delicious. Between the three of us we ordered Belgium waffles, fresh in house made corned beef hash Benedict, and the country fried steak. Everything tasted fresh and yummy. The corned beef hash was excellent along with the perfectly poached eggs. The country fried steaks crust was perfectly crispy. The waffles were fluffy with a tad crunch to them. The service was great. Staff were very friendly and attentive. We will definitely be back. read more

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Food: we had brunch here. The food was good. It is a mix of Mediterranean and American food. We ordered pancakes and waffles, Huevos Ranchero, Chilaquiles, Chorizo Hash, and mimosa flights. I had a taste of the Chorizo and Huevos Rancheros they were so flavorful. I added chocolate chips with my pancake it was delish. Service: we were seated right away. They weren't that busy. I actually had to request for water. The food took awhile to come. Ambiance: It's looked dated. Looks like an old Cafe with a bar. They had regular tables and high seating tables as well. read more

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Wow, what a solid brunch! I really like the build your own omelette/scramble in the menu. Since you can mix and match 3 things, I chose chicken shawarma, pepper jack, and mushrooms. My omelette turned out to be amazing. Where else can you find shawarma in your omelette lol. I also asked to really crisp up my house potatoes and they did a great job at it. Often I'd ask restaurants to do so, but they still didn't do it correctly (except Zaina!). Service was very friendly. One of the best brunch experience I've ever had. read more

Cafe Benedict - a breakfast of eggs, potatoes, toast, and fruit - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cotati, California

I have now dined here on 4 occasions and each visit I've been quite satisfied. The cafe is casual- as a matter of fact we've come in our bike gear & parked our bikes right off the patio where we enjoy our meals. The service has always been very friendly and efficient. The Bellini's are delicious- mine was the classic peach while a friend had a pineapple one. The portions are more than ample here- one could make two meals out of an order. I've loved the shrimp plate each time I've come but decided to try something different today- I had the Falafel Salad and it was great. The falafels were nice & crispy. Two friends ordered the citrus salad with chicken and both loved the flavors. My other friend (who is a picky eater) had the Eggs Benedict and raved about them. She loved the crispy potatoes that accompanied her meal. read more

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My family stopped here to eat on our weekend trip to the beach, and we had a lot of mixed feelings about this cafe. On one hand, the fruit, English muffins, bacon, and waffles were exceptional. On the other hand, just about everything else sucked. My pancakes were burnt, the gravy was terrible, the burrito was bland, the mascarpone cheese was bright pink and strawberry flavored, despite that not being listed in the description. Everything was so expensive for such small servings. The worst part was how inattentive our server was, from bringing us the right items, to filling our coffee. read more

Another good meal. I've been here many times and never disappointed. We sat outside. The weather was great. read more

Cafe Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cotati, California

My family and I decided to try something new today, and it did not disappoint! One of the best chilaquiles I've had! I will be dreaming about them! read more

Cafe Benedict - Chilaquiles with chorizo and a mango mimosa - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cotati, California

Delicious food, warm service, kid friendly. The lamb and mint lemonade and Dubai pancakes and ... everything was so good. We can't wait to come back. read more

Zaina's has a dog friendly patio y'all! And more importantly, staff that is friendly and doesn't resent that. The food is really yummy and the portion sizes are good. With things as crazy as they are these days, I typically like to get take out, so I also love that they have a spot reserved up front just for customers picking up orders. (Parking can get a little crazy in this lot) The photo is from a gyro sandwich and fries I grabbed for my hubby last week but for me they also have plenty of tasty vegetarian options. Oh and don't miss their happy hour! read more

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