This place is everything you look for in a modern coffee shop. The staff is friendly, welcoming,…read moreand on top of it! Kitchen is from scratch which is a huge plus! I'll stop by occasionally when I need a nice pick me up. The vibe inside is pretty, elegant, and simply just a vibe. I love the house made conchas and my go to is the white mocha and occasionally the strawberry banana smoothie. Highly recommend!

I wasn't as enamored with this spot as all the reviews. I went on a quieter Sunday morning, yet the…read morewait was still long for an avocado toast. I'm assuming limited cooks back in the kitchen. My avocado toast while not super pricey was pretty underwhelming. Granted, it was to-go, but the bread was average, and maybe not as quite toasted as it should have been. The avocado was more a salty guac. It was topped with an egg and came with potatoes or side greens. I sadly didn't finish it as overall, just was a miss. The coffee was solid and they sell an array of breakfast and lunch eats. Not a ton of morning pastries to choose from. Overall, solid, but as a visitor from the Bay, I wasn't as impressed.

Came here for our family's anniversary and we had such a wonderful time! Thank you to all of the…read moreAMAZING servers who made sure we had a memorable night!!! No wine glass was left empty throughout the night. All the servers were very attentive and accommodating. We were large party, but they made sure everyone was taken care of. We sat in the outdoor patio and loved the ambiance with the lights during the sunset. We brought our karaoke and sang throughout the night. Loved that the servers joined us as well. Food was excellent, of course! We loved all of the appetizers (chicken skin, octopus, spinach dip). For them main dish, we got the arugula salad, braised pork cheeks and swordfish and they were all so delicious! Will definitely come back here!

I made a reservation inquiry for my birthday at exactly 5:00 PM on Saturday, April 11, for a party…read moreof two. I was told the earliest available reservation was 7:45 PM. I then asked if there was any chance of being seated sooner as a walk-in, and Aubrey told me they had room for two at a table in the bar area. I specifically asked whether it was an actual table where we could comfortably order food, because I did not want to be stuck at some tiny corner setup where only one plate could fit. I also made it clear that it was my birthday and that I wanted something a little more formal and comfortable. I was told it would be in the front by the bar, not shoved in a corner, though it could be a little crowded if people were in the waiting area. When we arrived, the first issue was parking. For a first-time guest, parking was unnecessarily difficult to figure out, especially during a rainstorm. Since the restaurant is set up like a small house, it was not obvious where to park, and there was no clear sign letting us know there was parking around the back. Once we walked in, I immediately saw the table that had been described to us. It was right near the bar against the wall, and it was much smaller and more awkward than I had been led to believe. My girlfriend was wearing a dress, and because it was such a high table, it made it uncomfortable for her to sit naturally and comfortably. As soon as we sat down, I looked at the table and asked if we were really going to be able to order multiple items and eat comfortably there. I was told they would "pace it" and "make it work." That should have been the warning sign right there. We started with two ice waters, and even that nearly filled the table. They brought a pitcher and poured the water into the glasses. I asked for a separate cup of ice, and because there was so little room on the table, I had to ask the waiter to take the glass back and pour it for me so I would not spill everything. That is how cramped this setup was. We ordered the chicken breast special and a half dozen oysters. First came the garlic bread, and now we had bread, butter, two waters, silverware everywhere, and barely any room left. Then the oysters arrived, and everything had to be shifted around just to make it fit. At that point, the table had bread, oysters, hot sauce, waters, and multiple pieces of silverware for each guest, and it felt like one wrong move would send a glass to the floor. After we finished the oysters and bread, they cleared the table and brought out our entrée. We ordered the shareable chicken breast after I specifically asked whether it would be enough food for both of us. The waiter said it should be. In reality, it was about four small pieces of chicken once cut, three asparagus spears, and two very small scoops of mashed potatoes. For the price, it was honestly disappointing. I cannot remember the last time I paid that much at a nicer restaurant and still left hungry. What made it worse was that they knew it was my birthday and did absolutely nothing to acknowledge it. No small dessert, no candle, no gesture, nothing. Ironically, the only people who made the night feel special were another couple who had apparently been dining there for years. They overheard us mention it was my birthday and kindly bought us two sparkling wines. That was thoughtful, but it also added even more clutter to an already ridiculously tiny table. The service overall was underwhelming. We were barely checked on, and the whole experience felt awkward. The hostess kept staring at us throughout the meal, and at one point, she rolled her eyes when she went to take the Tabasco sauce, and we told her we still needed it for the chicken. For the prices Boulevard Bistro charges, I expected much better service, better communication, and a much more comfortable dining experience. Instead, the whole night felt misleading, cramped, and disappointing. I will not be coming back.

Came here on Easter morning because we were craving French Toast and didn't want to cook. We were…read morepromptly greeted upon entry with a smile. We were quickly seated at a freshly cleaned table. The restaurant was pretty busy however, our server took our order within minutes. The food came out in a pretty quickly for how busy it was too. The food itself was pretty good. I really liked the Bread Pudding French Toast. We substituted the bananas for strawberries. I personally liked it better without the fruit on there altogether, on the side is fine. The French toast was crunchy on the outside yet. Had a delicious soft yummy layer on the inside. I think the praline bits really set it off. Since the French toast was lacking protein, we ordered Joe's Hobo Omelette and added bell peppers to it. The omelette was decent, but tasted a little dry. The potatoes were soggy / mushy. I wish they were cooked longer and crispier. The flavor was good though. The biscuit was huge! Which only made it that much more disappointing how dry it was. Overall the meal was great, the ambiance was nice, the service was delightful. I will definitely be back here for breakfast, but I would love to explore the rest of the menu as well. Bread Pudding French Toast = 4.7 out of 5 Joe's Hobo Omelette = 3.9 out of 5

Stopped in here for lunch while visiting family in Sacramento based on the positive reviews. Plenty…read moreof parking and both the lot and restaurant exterior were clean. We were promptly greeted upon entering and seated at a booth. The overall dining room appeared clean, well-lit and inviting. The menu was large and definitely had something for everyone. I ordered a burger (can't remember the exact one), and the rest of the group ordered one of the various sandwiches. The food was brought out in a timely fashion, but I found my burger's appearance to be less than savory. I was expecting something like a Chili's burger that appears hand-formed and juicy, but this one appeared to be more like a machined patty like you'd buy in the frozen foods section with no soul. I asked for medium and it was more like medium well and lacked any seasoning other than the toppings themselves. One-star deduction. Service was excellent throughout our stay, so great job there. I am deducting a second star for overall value. While it's an aesthetically pleasing diner, the food is overpriced for what it is. I would like to return and give their breakfast a try and see how it fares.

I recently had a birthday event for 28 people at the Brick House. it could not have run any…read moresmoother from initial organization (professionally handled) through cocktails, dinner and dessert. The food was bountiful and delicious, graciously taking care of gluten-free needs. The service was outstanding comparing with 5 star restaurants. I would recommend them for your event!

This is a review of the Mother's Day brunch we went to yesterday. I leave long reviews, so skip if…read moreyou don't like them! My husband & I live in the Monterey area, but our elderly moms live in Galt & Pioneer. So, with busy lives we decided to try & give them a Mother's Day they'd really like. I was searching up restaurants that were doing Mother's Day events in their area. I didn't want to do a buffet or be in a place that was going to be so packed no one could hear each other. Tough challenge. But I found the Mother's Day brunch event at the Brick House, so decided to make reservations. I personally liked that you had to leave a deposit to hold the reservation. That tells me they're serious about making sure it was not overcrowded. The menu was limited due to it being a special event, but the items to choose from seemed interesting. Plus the bottomless mimosas & bloody Mary's was a big bonus. Our reservation was at 10:15AM. I'll start off with the review by mentioning my dad. He is a grumpy old guy who doesn't get out much. I've had to "warn" wait staff to ignore him; that he's a grump & won't be paying the bill, we will, so to not let any comments phase them, & we will try to keep him in line. Luckily he doesn't know what yelp is! When we were reviewing the menu the night before, he made the comments, "weird menu, it will be crowded, bottomless drinks? That means they will come by one time with tiny glasses." So we arrive a little early but are immediately seated in a very quiet area with only a couple of other tables occupied. The Grumpy old man: "see. They stuck us where we won't get any service." As soon as we sat down our waitress came over & immediately wished us all a happy mother's Day & could she get us a Bloody Mary or mimosa & that they were bottomless. And that she'd also be bringing our pastry board. We ordered our drinks & my dad made the comments, loud enough for the waitress to hear, "ok girls. Your one small mimosa will be coming out along with cold donuts. you'll never be offered another one, so enjoy." Within a few minutes us moms got our mimosas. In large wine glasses, filled to the top. Grumpy old man got a Bloody Mary. Nice selection of Pastries were hot out of the oven. He Made the comment, "great, a weak drink." (He hadn't taken a sip yet.") We told the waitress we would need a few minutes to look at the menu, she said fine. No rush. She came back & saw my mom & dad were nearly done with their drinks. Offered another while she took our order. My dad replied: "no. I'm driving." Translation: it's a strong drink. We went to order & my dad ordered the eggs Benedict with pork belly. also muttering it sounded weird, and it would be a shame to throw out such expensive food. He ate every bite & told the waitress it was "ok." (He rarely eats all his food.) Translation: it was probably one of the best he's had. I had the vegetable quiche & it was very good. The mimosas kept being offered & were flowing for the moms well after our food was finished which for it being a special, reservation only event was a pleasant surprise. We finely told the waitress at round 4 us girls were done. The restaurant remained quiet & when we left, it was busy, but not overly so. The manager, Chris, was greeting people & wishing the moms a happy Mother's Day. We were there for a couple of hours & never felt rushed to leave. When the bill came & my husband went to pay it, my dad told him to make sure the tip wasn't included before not leaving one. The waitress had to put up with us girls Constantly getting mimosas without asking for them. Translation: he felt like he had a nice time, the waitress made sure us moms had a nice time & wanted to make sure she got a tip. Us girls decided that we wanted to come back for regular happy hour/dinner next time we visited. My dad grumbled that he'd have to come too so we'd have a ride back. Translation: he wants to come back. Lol It was pricey, but worth every penny for the wonderful Mother's Day we were able to give our older moms. I'd definitely do it again next year if they have it. Thank you!

Great meal great service. I'll be back!…read more....................................................... ............

Maddie is so sweet and nice!!!!!!! everyone is so welcoming and kind. always have a great time here.read more

I came to Jamie's Cafe for Sunday brunch around lunchtime, and it was kind of busy, but the wait…read morewas not too long, about 15 to 20 minutes. The service was really fast, and the workers were friendly. They have really big portion sizes. I got the steak with eggs and a biscuit, and it was delicious. I even had enough left over to take home. It is also a pretty big space, which made it feel less crowded.

We tried this cute cafe across the street from the Apple building. Jamie's cafe is pretty standard…read moreAmerican fare. The mason jar mimosas were cute but not special. I ordered the pastrami sandwich which was good but not excellent. It also had a lot of vegetables which made it more of a BLT or club. The fries that it came with were interesting. Steak fries but way thinner. Good crispy surface area. We also ordered a standard plate with sausage and biscuits and gravy. Again, basic, but not amazing. While named Granny's Biscuits, it was giving more Denny's. We were also hoping for hashbrowns, which they didn't have. We settled for the tater tots instead. They heavily advertised their chai latte, which was very mediocre. The service was great. Very sweet waitress and capable host!

Tule Coffeehouse is the ideal relaxing shop often found in other places outside of EG; this is the…read moreend goal that many coffee chains strive to have but never achieve. There's a nice indoor area with tables and a couch, real plant vines hang from the ceiling. Through the many clean windows, EG Blvd. can be clearly viewed. There's a courtyard area on either side of the establishment that's well maintained with trimmed trees. There's space between the tables and it doesn't feel so crammed. Soft coffeeshop study music is playing in the background. The workers were friendly and the coffee came out fast even with a line but the sandwiches took over 20 minutes to come out. The coffee and food were at market prices; the sandwiches are larger than normal and easily shareable. Parking was easy thanks to the parking lot next door. The coffee was well balanced with many milk alternatives available and not overly sweet brown sugar or vanilla add-ons. The Turkey Panini was savory, the red bell peppers gave it a kick, and the bread was toasty. The Bacon (turkey) Breakfast sandwich was fluffy and It's refreshing to see this type of vibe in EG.

We got the turkey panini and bacon sandwich. They gave us the veggie panini by mistake and ended up…read moregiving us the turkey panini too. All the sandwiches were good but the bacon sandwich left a huge impact due to the fluffy eggs. The aioli they put on the sandwiches is amazing. One complaint is that they put so much arugula and some of them are uncooked so it's quite hard to chew and I ended up choking on some of them. Be prepared to wait for your sandwiches though. There's plenty of seatings inside and outside + lots of parking spaces. The cafe is super cute and they even have couches!

A loooong week of work means Saturday waffles at Waffle Experience! Needed a break and what a…read morebetter way to do that than an iced coffee and a waffle combo breakfast - featuring 2 eggs, crispy bacon (I like mine extra crispy!), potatoes and a cream waffle! They also have a bar and can mimosas and other delicious drinks. Their menu has the typical breakfast benedicts and sweet waffles as well as savory herb waffles and even lunch fare - like burgers, BLTs, Crispy chicken sandwiches, and Ribeye sandwiches! Nice roomy seating area and a cute counter bar and patio seating, too.

Although I saw the reviews on this place, I still wanted to try it and see for myself. Brought my…read morefamily for Mother's Day. Food: Pros - The items I would reorder are waffles, chicken sandwich, and fries. However, they don't give many fries at all. Cons - there really was nothing for vegans. Kids meal was insufficient with one chicken tender, cut in half with a few fries. Service was decent. We sat outside and it was nice. Just beware that is still parts of seating that sun hits.

Decent place, very retro diner style inside. Came early on a Sunday morning with 4 and only waited…read more10 mins for a table. Ordered 3 different omelettes and one senior meal. Food was a little slow to come out but was decent. Started to get a little busy so service started to lack but overall, they did check up on us and fill our waters. Check came out and no one seemed to pick it up so I ended up just walking up to the counter to pay.

I am very disappointed! I ordered burgers to go for the kids. My 5 year old didn't want to finish…read morehis burger and when I went to look at it, it was undercooked. He already ate a third of it, hoping he doesn't get sick. When I looked at the other burgers, they are all undercooked. It has been a long time since I've dined here and I definitely won't be back. Writing this review so I remember for next time.

Back again in Elk Grove and can't miss an opportunity to get a drink and baked goods from 18 Grams…read moreCoffee & Tea! Arrived 15 minutes before they closed, was able to get a chocolate chai with oat milk (my favorite), blueberry muffin and cookies. So delicious! There is no chocolate chai better than the one here. Absolutely love it and worth the two hours drive!

I'm a creature of habit a lot of the time and when I find something I like it's hard to tear me…read moreaway from it. At 18 Grams that habit is ordering their 1987, I love this iced coffee. It is hazelnut coffee, sweetened condensed milk, that's topped with sea salt cream and ibarra chocolate. It's strong and has a good sweetness level for me. This location is on the smaller side, but is cozy and a good place to meet with a friend or two or get some work done. The staff is always friendly and they're pretty quick. On my last visit the drinks came out so quick. Parking can be hard when the plaza is busy- on my recent visit I parked further down the plaza and walked over. I like stopping in whenever I'm in the area.