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    Cafe Carrusel

    3.6 (89 reviews)
    Closed • 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Tirimisu French toast
    Kendra S.

    Been curious about this place since they opened and wanted to try it. Me and my friend went for breakfast today. We were both a bit disappointed. The indoor/outdoor/theme is an experience. It's extremely over the top with the theme and decorations. No expense was spared on the ambiance it seems. Unfortunately everything else was lacking. The menu is confusing and hectic. Breakfast is spread over both pages mixed in with everything else (salads, lunch). It's not cohesive. The prices are high, for example $18 for avocado toast. $9 for an espresso drink. I asked for one of the espresso drinks to be made with decaf and first of all the waiter didn't know if they had decaf, then he asked and confirmed that no, they didn't. So that immediately annoyed me. They have this huge, beautiful espresso machine and they can't use decaf beans ??? That's unacceptable IMO. I did get the regular iced matcha and it was ok. Realllly super sweet. The waiter (and other workers we interacted with) seemed annoyed to be at work , weren't very friendly or nice. He and one other never knew any answers to questions we asked him. Did they have decaf? Is the matcha sweetened? What kind of hot sauce did they have? Were the chips made in house?? All answered with "I don't know". He didn't seem too knowledgeable about anything and just annoyed we were even asking. The food was OK. I got chile relleno omelette, friend got huevos rancheros and tiramisu French toast. Sadly, The omelette and huevos rancheros came out lukewarm. The French toast was forgotten about. When we asked him where it was 20mins into our meal, he said they were working on it, proceeded to walk to the register thing and punch it in right there. Then we waited another 15 for them to actually make it. Instead of just saying omg I'm sorry I forgot , he acted like it was still being made. My friend said it wasn't very good. We saw them sing happy birthday to 2 separate people during our breakfast and it was a huge production, loud with lots going on and singing, brought out a huge piece of cake . That part was cute and fun to watch. I don't know I wanted to like the place but with the food being lukewarm and nothing really that delicious, and the service lacking in many ways , I don't know if I'd come back or recommend it. I hope they can work out their kinks.

    Marcela M.

    This place was extremely Instagram. Well! It matched the Instagram page perfectly! Every single corner is picture. Perfect... Not to mention the drinks... The drinks are jaw, dropping beautiful! The food was tasty, I think the menu probably could've been a bit more clear as to what goes inside of whatever plate you order, but overall the taste was good. I would definitely come back... Especially with my kids! It was a great time, and the service was great as well!

    Ana T.

    This new café in Santa Rosa is seriously giving Barbie Dreamhouse vibes It's brand new (brunch, lunch, and dinner spot), and the aesthetic is EVERYTHING--super cute, very pink, and honestly feels like stepping into every girl's little dream café. Perfect photo spot, but also surprisingly great food! We went on literally their 4th day being open, so of course things were still getting into rhythm. Service was good overall, just a bit of a wait to order--but honestly, that's expected with a brand new place finding its flow. It didn't take away from the experience at all. And the food? Super flavorful and way better than you'd expect from a spot that just opened. They're clearly already getting things right. For how new they are, they're doing amazing. Everything felt promising, cute, and delicious. I'll definitely be going back again soon--and I do recommend checking it out if you're in Santa Rosa

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    Pam M.

    If you like pink, you'll love this place. Everything is pink, including outside decor. There's lots of carousel horses. There's a giant teddy bear made out of pink roses and it's cute. The weight staff were very, very attentive, friendly and helpful I had the fried shrimp tacos. They had plenty of shrimp with coleslaw. I loved them. They were very tasty my friend had.the enmolada. She had never had one before and so asked what it good description she said it was one of the best things she'd ever tasted and would definitely go back to the restaurant

    Crepe
    Olivia H.

    My friends wanted to try this place, so I came with them. The decor was definitely a bit over the top for my taste, but I can see why people like it. It's very colorful, Instagram-worthy, and great for taking pictures. The servers even wear pink vests, which fits the whole carousel theme. The menu is extensive, with everything from classic American breakfast to Mexican dishes and Asian-inspired options like ube pancakes, matcha pancakes, and Japanese soufflé pancakes. I originally wanted to order the Japanese pancakes, but after discussing my order, the server came back and told me the bakery wasn't open yet, so they couldn't make them. I ended up ordering the salmon Benedict instead. Unfortunately, I really didn't enjoy my meal. The "smoked salmon" turned out to be cooked salmon crumbles rather than traditional smoked salmon, which was very disappointing. The hollandaise sauce also wasn't very good. On the other hand, my friends enjoyed their meals. They ordered huevos rancheros, avocado toast and birria Benedict. The service was also disappointing. When I ordered the Japanese pancakes, the server repeatedly warned me that they would take 45-60 minutes to prepare and kept asking if I was sure I was okay with the wait. I told him several times that I was fine with it. He then turned to my friend and asked her the same question in Spanish, even though I was the one ordering. That made me feel uncomfortable because it felt like my order was being discussed with someone else instead of directly with me in a different language. In the end, it didn't matter anyway because he later returned and told me they couldn't make the pancakes since the bakery was closed. (Not sure they have a bakery?) Throughout the meal, he checked on our table several times. When speaking to my friend, he offered coffee refills, mimosas, and asked if she needed anything else in Spanish. With me, he would simply ask if everything was okay and start walking away. Each time, I had to stop him to ask for a coffee refill because it was never offered to me. I'm not sure if it was a language barrier, but I honestly didn't get that impression. He spoke English well, understood my order without any issues, brought me a to-go box when I asked, and even got me a small container for my leftover sauce. We didn't seem to have any communication problems. I may have just had an unfortunate experience, because my friend had great food and excellent service. That's why I'm giving this place 2 stars instead of 1. It seems like you can have a good experience here unfortunately it just wasn't mine this time.

    Kevin G.

    Walked into Cafe Carrusel expecting lunch, left questioning whether I'd wandered into a rose parade float that had gained sentience and opened a restaurant. This place is Disneyland's fever dream, and I mean that as the highest compliment. Reservations? Don't be cute. They don't take them, and honestly they don't need to -- swing by after 1:30pm and you'll walk right in like you own the place (you don't, the roses own the place, you're just visiting). The menu is deceptively massive for a spot that looks like it was decorated by a unicorn with a glue gun and a grudge against blank space. There's even a solid cocktail list, which feels almost transgressive amid all the pink. Staff are sharp -- all black uniforms with pink aprons, like a very polite, very committed goth-adjacent flower shop. We showed up at noon and the place was PACKED, mostly with tiny humans (overwhelmingly of the "future princess" demographic). This is ground zero for birthday parties -- the staff roams table to table singing to kids like a roaming pink-clad Greek chorus. Every water glass is pink. The utensils are gold-plated, because apparently at Cafe Carrusel even your fork deserves a crown. The straws are heart-shaped. I have never felt more like a Disney princess while eating my chicken sandwich. The food itself was legitimately good, the service solid, and the whole vibe screams "we are here to have an unreasonable amount of fun." Every single surface -- walls, ceiling, probably the bathroom grout -- is covered in roses, horses, and butterflies. It's a lot. It's also kind of great. One warning: if this place ever launches a happy hour, Santa Rosa may never recover.

    Sirena L.

    Finally made it to Cafe Carousel. The first thing that stood out is the ambiance it's pretty,pink and definitely Instagram-worthy. Every corner feels photo-ready, making it a fun spot for brunch or catching up with friends or family. I visited with a group of eight coworkers. The food was good overall, my drink raspberry truffle latte was so good. Service was friendly, but with a larger party, it felt like our table could have used a bit more attention and preparation.I'd come back for the experience and to try a few more menu items.

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    Sara R.

    The vibes are unbeatable!! Food was delicious we got a salad and birria pizza, portions are big enough to share without breaking the bank , the drink was delicious like a Fresca, overall just fun to be here, service was great staff were all very kind, offered to take photos of my friend and I

    The menu as of 8/2026
    Stephanie A.

    This place is going for "a vibe" and they sure achieved it. It's overwhelmingly pink like something out of Willie Wonka and the chocolate factory or Candyland. All I could think about was, how dusty all of these decorations and fake plants are going to get over time. Especially the ones in the bathroom. Or how will they disinfectant their fabric seats from sticky syrup, sticky kid fingers and other contagious things human beings carry. Food has great presentation. However, the food comes cold to luke warm temp at best. All of our food was cold. The service, definitely needs improvement. The waiters were scatter brained and couldn't even tell me what kind of hot sauce they had or tell me if their chips were made in house for their nachos. They really had no idea nor could answer any questions about the food they were serving. They forgot about my French toast and had to wait an additional 40mins for it to come out. No one came to check on us. I had to ask for coffee refill. Subpar service at best. I was watching the staff play with their smart phones and selfie sticks for internet content more than focusing on their paying customers. We sat under the blown speaker that was playing Rihanna's, "Umbrella" song on repeat. There was a birthday in the house and they do parade out clapping and singing Happy Birthday like Chevys. I'm really not sure what to make of this place. It's cute for a little girl who needs a princess breakfast.

    Bella S.

    Me and my daughter decided to finally try this out, or I should say had time to try it out. The decor and atmosphere is so cute very girly and kid friendly. The tables though on patio are extremely small, they barely fit the silverware and the two full plates of food. The servers were so super friendly. Especially our server I believe his name was Josh or Justin. The drinks were really good and strong. The food was OK, Hawaiian rolls? I had the crème brûlée French toast, sadly it wasn't very crème brûlée, it had a little cut banana on the side and for some reason they cut up oranges and strawberries on placed on top for aesthetic purposes, but the citrus from the orange overwhelmed the French toast taste. The French toast was cooked well so were the basic side of eggs and bacon and my daughter loved her French toast

    Menu August 2026
    Chauntel B.

    This restaurant captures the cute brunch photo op appeal, clearly putting effort into capturing this cutesy style throughout the restaurant and patio. Tasteful music plays in the background mostly pop. Family friendly with a nice menu selection for "little riders". Restrooms are unisex and parking was easy with options on street side or parking garage across the street.

    Natasha K.

    I had the opportunity to attend Café Carousel's grand opening, and I left genuinely impressed. From the moment I walked in, it felt like stepping into a beautifully curated experience. The pink décor is absolutely stunning and every detail of the space is thoughtfully designed. If you love aesthetically pleasing brunch spots, this one definitely delivers. The grand opening was such a vibe! A live mariachi band brought incredible energy to the room, champagne was flowing, and the bartenders put on entertaining flair shows that added to the fun. It wasn't just a meal, it was an immersive experience. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made everyone feel welcome. Now for the food... everything we tried was delicious! You can tell they put just as much care into the menu as they did the atmosphere. Whether you're planning a girls' brunch, celebrating with family, or just looking for a fun place to enjoy great food, Café Carousel is a spot I'd absolutely recommend. It's the kind of place where you want to linger, take photos, enjoy the entertainment, and soak in the atmosphere. Congratulations to the team on such a successful grand opening. I can't wait to come back!

    Strawberry Matcha
    Amanda D.

    Ambiance is loud and fun!! Must come here with a vibe. Service was good. Our hostess was inviting and sweet. Food was perfect. I felt I got what I paid for...came in near closing time with my daughter for a quick bite for dinner. We will def be coming back to try brunch.

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    Hank's Creekside Restaurant

    4.2(644 reviews)
    1.4 mi
    •$$

    I came here from accross town because of The Press Democrat's 2026 Best of Sonoma County"Best…read moreBreakfast finalist" award to see what the fuss was about. I ordered take-out: British Bangers & Eggs Breakfast for myself, and the Turkey/Avacado Omelet for my dear wife. Both were exceptional. While I waited for my take-out, I admired the panoramic views of the Santa Rosa Creek on the restaurant's south wall. (They have windows all around.) So, A+ for ambiance. The greeter/head waitress was exceptionally great. She made sure I added my selection of jams to the order, included plasticware for 2 and opened the door wide, stepping outside to do so, for me to exit with the package. She was so attentive! And I must admit the patrons are friendly. One going in complimented me on my tie-dye t-shirt our of the blue as I was getting into my car. It just adds to the welcomingness of the restaurant when the patrons display niceness and comraderay. You can see the chefs cooking, which is a plus. One regular thanked a chef as he left for a great meal. ... an all-round 5-star experience: Even though it is a distance for me, I am sure I will be back.

    Be warned, this place has hardly any parking so be prepared to hunt around and take a little walk…read moreto eat here. The menu is pretty typical of a diner. I didn't notice anything special. This is a place that has perfected serving up tried and true favorites and don't mess with stuff that isn't broken. My bf ordered pancakes, bacon and eggs. I had my piece-meal "vegan special": side of (dry) toast, side of avocado, side of hashbrowns, and a fruit cup. The service was super friendly and FAST; the diner was bustling, noisy and smelled of all things breakfast. You can tell looking around that people "know" this spot and have been coming here forever. A great place for breakfast with a quick turn-around time. There are no vegan-specific items on the menu but something can be cobbled together without the server seeming judgey about it.

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