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Our server Anna is the reason I give Estero Cafe 5 stars!! It was our first time visiting this classic diner style brunch spot with a lot of character, and we really enjoyed our meal. There's indoor and outdoor seating and a bathroom on-site for customers. They have a large variety of breakfast and lunch options, served all day, and fun brunch specials like bottomless mimosas and eggs Benedict. We were seated almost immediately but it took probably 20-30 min for us to get our food. Pretty artwork inside. Drinks were flowing and the food came out hot. I tried the breakfast burrito with bacon, and opted for sour cream on the side. I didn't realize it would be a wet burrito with the sauce over the top, but it was good! I was full after only eating half of it. It's packed full of a large helping of scrambled eggs, bacon, hashbrowns, cheese, and spinach for that healthy bit of greens. The house made ranchero sauce added a nice flavor and necessary spice, but next time I might get it on the side to dip in. My family members really enjoyed the huevos ranchero and the sourdough French toast with homemade whipped cream. They also have killer bloody Mary's and bottomless mimosas if that's your thing. My family's favorite mimosa flavor was elderberry. While I'd rate my meal more of 3-4 stars (just because it's very hard to beat other burritos I've had in SoCal), it was our extremely friendly and attentive waitress Anna who raised my rating up to 5. We started chatting with her and she asked us all of our names, and was just super personable and friendly. She was always checking on our drinks and making sure those of us who got bottomless mimosas were never empty handed. To top off her kindness, she brought us 2 giant cookies for free before we left!! Such a great experience. If I was local, I'd definitely come back often to try other menu items. Thanks Anna!!! read more

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Barbara S.

2 years ago

We took a lovely drive on an early saturday morning to try the french toast here- just 2 days after national french toast day . We shared a combo plate - french toast, egg and bacon. Plenty for 2! The french toast ( red bird sourdough!) with fresh apples, fresh whipped cream and a delicious syrup concoction they make in house-local eggs and bacon and locally roasted coffee. We loved the food , but also the people working and dining there - and the paintings on the walls creat an even more pleasant scene. Dont miss this seeet spot or check out their additional locations in Sebastopol and Santa Rosa. read more

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Samantha R.

Thank you so much Barbara! We're so happy to know you enjoyed…

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Annie L.

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I found this cafe on Facebook actually as they are doing a collaboration with Stemple Creek Ranch (Lunch boxes provided by Estero Cafe with an outdoor picnic/hike at the Ranch) and I wanted to attend but at $100/person that's pricey! So instead I decided to come out to order brunch to go while checking out the cute town of Valley Ford. I ordered the Sonoma Omelette which is so delicious and just all veggies inside. I also ordered the Fried Chicken Sandwich, very tasty, light brunch as I would recommend trying both. The hash brown and fries were dried and hard so I didn't care for them too much. The other must order is their Orange Cream Float which is oh-so-creamy and not super sweet! I would recommend calling and ordering in advance and coming to pick up. We waited no more than 5 mins after we paid and our food came out! There is an outdoor seating area and a small booth that you can pay outdoors. The person who delivered our food to us was very nice and asked us if we needed extra sauce, etc. Friendly service. read more

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Yola S.

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One of my favorite local spots for brunch, miss the crab Benedict but brunch it's always good Amazing friendly service read more

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Samantha R.

Crab Benedict is back, right now! Come on over! Next weekend too!

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Baxter P.

2 years ago

Fresh everything, super delicious, friendly attentive service. So stoked to stumble upon this gem!!

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Samantha R.

Thank you so much Baxter! (Also, we're loving your profile photo.)…

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Dina S.

2 years ago

Our server was polite, the ambiance was cute, and my fiancé liked the chicken fried chicken. That's really all the compliments I can give them. The price point isn't worth the food, even if the food had been amazing, which it wasn't. We ordered: one glass of OJ, one cup of coffee, one parfait, the breakfast sandwich, and the chicken fried chicken, which all came out to $86 after tip. At that price point for breakfast for two, everything should be flawless (or at the very least good). It took about 30 minutes to get our food, and when we did it had been sitting on the pass so long it was room temp (I overheard our server say "this has been here a while, where is it going" before bringing us our food). We even considered leaving before it arrived, and I wish we had. I had ordered hash browns and sausage to go with my sandwich, but neither came out (I didn't mind the hash browns not coming out after I saw that my fiancés were undercooked). They also didn't cook the eggs in the sandwich to my specifications. I liked the parfait (even though the yogurt wasn't cold anymore because it had been sitting so long), but it's kinda hard to mess that up, and shouldn't have taken 30 minutes to come out. Maybe some of this could have been excused if they were slammed, but they weren't. It really wasn't busy at all. I just wouldn't come back based on the execution of the food and the price point. read more

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Samantha R.

Hi Dina, thank you for your feedback. I’ll be sending you a private…

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Gabriel E.

3 years ago

As a long-time Sunday Morning Rider, I missed the Station House and all the great memories there. The Station HOuse is now open again on Sundays (new location), but not till 10! Until it open earlier, Estero will be my new go-to. Loved the biscuits, fried chicken, coffee and everything else I had; my buddies' chow looked great too. Incredibly friendly service and reasonable prices for the quality and preparation of the food. read more

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Samantha R.

Thank you Gabriel! We're totally thrilled to be a new part of your…

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Charles L.

2 years ago

A wonderful place to stop on your way to Bodega Bay. Great atmosphere, delicious food for Breakfast & lunch. Service is great, both indoor and outdoor seating. Not open every weekday, I'd suggest checking their website for hours & days open. read more

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Samantha R.

Thank you Charles! We're glad you found us. We'll be closed Tuesday…

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Diana R.

4 years ago

Family mini vacay to Petaluma this past weekend and we just had to return to one of our favorites in a small town called Valley Ford. Estero cafe is a gem and the service is wonderful. We love going there when traveling up towards the north coast. Brunch is amazing..definitely order the chicken fried chicken! It's the best. Great cup of coffee and baked goods that they bake fresh daily. Highly recommended. Laura is one of the star waitresses there and we luuuuuuuv her! Thanks for all the hospitality. We'll be back. read more

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Larry R.

3 years ago

The food is spectacular and the service is friendly. It's super chill and I always enjoy my time here. read more

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Samantha R.

Awe Larry, you're totally groovy! And we're so glad you could groove…

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Donna M.

4 years ago

What a great find today. We were on our way home from Bodega Bay & Stopped for breakfast. We actually turned around, so glad we did this place was absolutely delicious food , ambience & service. Really nicely done. The bacon was delicious. Whatever you order just get a side of bacon 2 . read more

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Amy H.

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Excellent roadside cafe. Good food made from scratch. Fresh veggies on the salad, delicious fried chicken and fries and eggs. Service is very 'relaxed' - it's a leisurely stop. Friendly. read more

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Aaron L.

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We had the French Toast, Egg Sandwich, and Grill Cheese Sandwich. The French Toast was very flavorful with a hint of cinnamon. The toast came with sausage and we added bacon. The Egg Sandwich was okay, fairly simple. Over-all the food was good. read more

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Tiffany I.

1 year ago

Great food, Loved the biscuits and gravy. We will definitely be coming back. Chicken Fried chicken also amazing.

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Samantha R.

Thank you Tiffany! We're so glad you enjoyed everything and even more…

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Bobby M.

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Dungeness Crab Benedict...do I actually need to say more?? Well how about great service, good coffee, cool little spot on Hwy 1 heading into Bodega Bay? When you get to Valley Ford slow down, pull over and grab something to eat if you can! The Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup was very good also. read more

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Nathan D.

4 years ago

This place is like an oasis! You're driving along and there it is perched on the side of Valley Ford. This is a great breakfast spot, clean food, local ingredients, warm service, good coffee. Egg dishes are delish, and seriously baked goods to die for :) Great stop on your way to the coast or your way into to town or Petaluma. Home made jam is worth buying a jar to take with. Eggs Benedict that makes you wanna come back! read more

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Sean W.

3 years ago

Let me start by saying I don't do a lot of reviews but this place BLEW MY MIND. I've been looking for amazing traditional comfort food in the North Bay and this place delivers and the some. The food is perfect, I mean it couldn't be more fresh or delicious. I sounded like I was getting a massage while eating the Chicken Fried Steak. DON'T MISS OUT on this amazing spot. It's best decision you'll make in the North Bay. read more

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Andrea B.

2 years ago

The food was very good, but I had a very uncomfortable experience at the end of the meal. We were brought our check, so we put cash payment + cash tip down on table and we walked out after thanking the kitchen staff. Our waitress came running after us and in front of everyone asked us very loudly if we paid for our meal. I reconfirmed we left cash for her on the table, which she apparently didn't think to check before accusing us of stepping out on our tab. Very unfortunate and frankly embarrassing end to what was a delicious meal. read more

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Samantha R.

Hi Andrea, we're very sorry that this happened. Cash has become so…

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Melissa Y.

2 years ago

I had the huevos rancheros and it was so delicious and beautifully fresh. My husband had the breakfast sandwich on the best tasting bread from Red Bird Bakery with the Estero Gold cheese. Tons of great flavors. I wish I worked there when they were perfecting those dishes. We will be back soon! read more

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Samantha R.

Thank you Melissa! It's a tough job perfecting already perfect farm…

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Alessia Y.

3 years ago

I love the customer services at this place! Not only do you feel well cared for, but the food is AMAZING. Sit outside under a shady umbrella and watch the cars stream by on HWY 1. read more

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Andrea G.

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6 years ago

These people are working very hard to provide high quality service and food during the pandemic. Good food, excellent service, friendly staff and clean environment. Crab Benedict special was fabulous. Price was not posted for special and was high at $27 before tip. read more

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Susanna P.

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So... I came across this gem because I really needed to use the restroom after driving 3 hours in traffic from Sacramento to Bodega Bay. I didn't see anything in sight until I saw the market before Estero, and then there was it was, ESTERO CAFE! There were for sure markings for physical distancing and signs up to remind us about physical distancing and wearing masks. I didn't see a sign of indoor seating but there is outdoor seating. It looked like maybe 2 tables available but that's only because 2 were visible. There is limited parking around here but I'm sure during Covid-19 it would be easier to find parking. I walk up to the cafe, it's cute and has a nice ambiance to it. The cashier was super sweet and the iced coffee, iced tea, and gigantic cookie were all AMAZING! You can tell the quality of the ingredients weren't cheap. I mean, my choices all seemed basic but nooo. I didn't really see where the coffee was from but it was definitely freshly grounded that day and had the perfect amount of creamer and sugar. Not too creamy and not too sweet. I ordered my daughter the iced tea and my daughter was in love. She said "mom this ice tea is really good, maybe you can ask for the recipe." This kid... lol! I had to try a sip of her tea and she wasn't kidding. It was actually one of the best iced teas I had. It was just organic black tea sweetened with sugar and had a slice of lemon but I'm sure it wasn't a bag of Lipiton black tea. Now the cookie, it is pretty big and was so buttery, chewy, and crunchy. It also had coconut and oatmeal that crumbled and melted in my mouth. read more

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Samantha R.

Thank you SO much! This is exactly what Estero Café is about, classic…

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Jasneet S.

2 years ago

Delicious farm to table breakfast options. Polite, friendly staff. If you're looking for a road trip pit stop, don't pass on this one! We'll be making a return trip for the biscuits and gravy! read more

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Thank you so much Jasneet! We definitely love to be among the "on…

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Marika D.

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This place is a gold nugget. Best biscuits EVER Homemade ketchup , homemade jams, homemade hot sauce. It's ALL made with love and care, and local ingredients. Love this place. Staff is super nice too. I'm so grateful for all of their hard work. read more

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Teri T.

3 years ago

Sweet little cafe with very friendly staff. Only wanted a coffee to go but ended up getting a veggie breakfast burrito as well. I'm glad we did. It was one of the tastiest breakfast burritos I've ever had. Fresh ingredients, homemade ranchero sauce and no brown on the eggs yum read more

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Samantha R.

Thank you so much for your kind review Teri! We're glad you got some…

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Oh my God we found this place in the middle of nowhere and it is amazing one of the best breakfast I've ever had cute little place run by a mom and Pops best coffee ever the service was warm friendly excellent this place is beautifully decorated and a must stop so if you're in the area please stop in because that you won't regret it the coffee is outrageous and they sell it to go so you can buy some coffee beans and take them home, they make their own preserve it was out of this world!!!!!! I begged the owner to please sell me some to take home and after begging they gave in and bought two small containers, the next day I had some for breakfast it was outrageously delicious!!!! read more

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Mediocre. I wanted a cup of coffee but all they have is whole milk and half-and-half. Why no nonfat milk? This is California. I ended up getting iced tea. Good covid-19 safety. read more

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Linda M.

4 years ago

Left a review here over 2 years ago and just now came back post pandemic (I hope it's over!) and still give it 5 stars. Friendly staff, delicious food and park your pup under a table outside -- no problem! They'll bring him/her a bowl of water to enjoy! read more

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Adriana V.

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This place is the definition of farm to table! The ingredients they use are all sourced locally and they make a lot of things in house. Service was a little slow at first but the owner kindly attended to us and made sure we were served right away. Its a small place so parking is a little difficult to come by, but personally I didn't mind because it means the cafe doesn't get overly crowded. We ordered the breakfast sandwich and chicken and biscuits. I love the Estero cheese on the breakfast sandwich and the eggs don't taste like anything you buy from the store. The bread was also amazing as they get it from a local bakery. Overall, this was a great experience and must try if you're in the area. read more

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Samantha R.

Adriana, we so appreciate someone who appreciates our farm to table…

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Jenn M.

3 years ago

We stopped for Saturday breakfast. The farm to table food was great, fresh and non greasy. Unfortunately, the abundance of flies was disgusting and is why we will not patron this establishment again. read more

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Samantha R.

Hi Jenn, we're really glad you appreciated the food, and we do…

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April M.

2 years ago

The service was wonderful the views were perfect. The food was absolutely 100 percent amazing. We were offered indoor seating as well as out door. read more

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Samantha R.

Thank you so much April! We appreciate you taking the time to leave…

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Megan K.

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I have been trying to make it out here for years! Very good classic breakfast and brunch spot with bottomless mimosas. I think they use korbel natural too! One of my favs. I got the breakfast salad, nice and light with some cheese, shrooms and bacon. Super lightly dressed greens and I added their delicious home made hot sauce. My partner got the chicken fried chicken, really tasty! Succulent chicken, nice and light gravy, nice portion, not super heavy. Overall lovely late afternoon brunch with butterflies fluttering on their front porch! GreAt Arnold palmers too! They have fresh baked pie too, we came a little too late and missed out on the pear and cranberry pie. Next time! read more

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Baldie B.

4 years ago

Excellent food. Service is outstanding -- I have never met so many friendly staff at a restaurant. Worth a stop if heading in that direction. Breakfast burrito was awesome. Got it to go. Would have eaten there if I had time. Tables inside and out. Good vibe to the place. Definite solid recommendation! read more

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Becca R.

3 years ago

Best chicken fried chicken I've ever had!! My husband also enjoyed his Chorizo breakfast burrito! We loved the house made Jalapeño hot sauce so much we grabbed a bottle to take home! The biscuits and gravy are the show stoppers!! Nice seasonal apple pear butter and their house special iced coffee (Estero Iced Coffee) pair it all with the perfect outdoor patio for dining and dog friendly, great service! Just go! read more

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Samantha R.

Thank you so much Becca! We're so beyond happy to know that you…

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Janet S.

3 years ago

i had the biscuits & gravy with two eggs over medium that came with a side salad. it was delicious! I have not had homemade gravy that was even close to as good in over 30 years! The salad added a freshness to the breakfast and the eggs were cooked perfectly. My husband had the chicken fried chicken with home fries. It was delicious. Also covered in gravy. Estero has homemade catchup, hot sauce (medium hot, but too hot for me my husband says, I'm wimpy in that area), and homemade apple jam (that tasted like apple pie, tart & sweet) on the table! The ambiance is charming, They sell local artisan goods and artwork. The service was great! We were seated immediately and served quickly but did not feel rushed. The waiter made great suggestions! read more

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Thank you so much for your wonderful review Janet! We're so glad you…

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Carol B.

5 years ago

First time ever stopping by at Valley Ford on July 5th. We saw the town featured on the show California Bountiful and my husband said he's always driven by Estero cafe but never stopped. So being a holiday and our first time out since the state reopened, we decided to come to this place for lunch. I wanted to go to Dinucci's but they open for dinner only. Unfortunately, our experience turned out to be extremely disappointing. There was a line waiting to be seated when we arrived around 1 p.m. (no problem with that) and because we had 2 dogs we opted to order takeout instead. Since the staff was obviously busy, I thought ordering online would be better than calling. I ordered 1 Estero burger and 1 fried chicken burger. We walked around with the dogs and 30 minutes later at 1:45 I showed up and was told that they are out of chicken and that someone tried calling me but couldn't get through? I did not have any missed calls on my phone and I obviously had cell signal because I was able to place the order online without issues and received a confirmation text immediately. So it's either no one called me or someone dialed the wrong number and did not try again. I asked if at least the burger was done and I was told no. I should have made the decision right there to get a refund and leave, unfortunately my husband really wanted to try this place so we waited another 20 minutes to get 2 burgers. I was aware that the fried chicken burger was more expensive but I was not offered to have the difference refunded. I also asked how long it was going to be and I was told about 10 minutes. I hung around at the entrance with my dog so I won't get missed or forgotten, and 20 minutes later when the diner closest to the entrance left, I took his seat and noticed that a bag (my order) was sitting on the kiosk. Staff was coming in and out and no one bothered to tell me that the order was ready, nor has anyone bothered to ask if I've been helped. I knew the order has been ready for awhile because when we drove away and started eating the fries, it wasn't hot anymore and was starting to get soggy. Also, I don't know if this is typical but the burgers didn't seem to have any condiments in them. No mustard or anything. It was so bland that we ended up splitting one tub of ketchup to put on the burger (we usually don't use ketchup). Speaking of ketchup, we were given two little tubs of ketchup and found out that one was strawberry jam! How can so many things go wrong in one small order? The whole experience left a really bad taste in the mouth and I really regret tipping 10% for what was essentially a 1-hour-wait takeout. I live in Sonoma where at this time of the year we get an influx of tourists. But I've never seen the ball dropped so many times in one small burger order as this place. The only good thing was while waiting, I got some snacks and milk shake from Valley Ford Cheese which was pretty good. We may come back to Valley Ford but definitely not to this place. read more

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Nathan H.

5 years ago

I left a poor review last summer while I was in town for a wedding and the owner responded with grace and took that opportunity to inform me of the situation instead of responding back with insults. I deleted the post when I saw the reply but today was just thinking about that interaction and how it really changed the way I think of reviews. I forgot the owner's name but I just wanted to say thank you and that we plan on returning to make up for our quick negative assumptions. read more

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14450 Hwy 1
Valley Ford, CA 94972
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(707) 876-3333
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https://americanasonomacounty.com/estero-cafe/

Hours

What time does Estero Cafe open?

Estero Cafe opens at 8:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Estero Cafe close?

Estero Cafe closes at 2:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.Estero Cafe closes at 3:00 PM on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Thu 8:00 AM - 2:00 PMFri-Sun 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Estero Cafe take Bitcoin?

No, Estero Cafe does not take Bitcoin.

Does Estero Cafe take credit cards?

Yes, Estero Cafe takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Estero Cafe have catering options?

Yes, Estero Cafe does have catering options.

Does Estero Cafe have a drive thru?

No, Estero Cafe does not have a drive thru.

Does Estero Cafe have a happy hour?

No, Estero Cafe does not have a happy hour.

Does Estero Cafe serve alcohol?

Yes, Estero Cafe serves alcohol. Beer & Wine Only

Indoor Amenities

Does Estero Cafe allow dogs?

Yes, Estero Cafe allows dogs.

Does Estero Cafe have TVs?

No, Estero Cafe does not have TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Estero Cafe have bike parking?

Yes, Estero Cafe has bike parking.

Does Estero Cafe have outdoor seating?

Yes, Estero Cafe has outdoor seating options.

Does Estero Cafe have parking?

Yes, Estero Cafe has parking options. Private Lot Parking, Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is Estero Cafe wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Estero Cafe is wheelchair accessible.

Does Estero Cafe have free WiFi?

Yes, Estero Cafe has free WiFi.

From the Business

Specialties

We serve classic American breakfast and lunch made with locally sourced and organic ingredients

History

Established in 2011.

As of December 1, 2014 the Estero Cafe is under new ownership! The Estero Cafe is a small family owned and operated restaurant in the tiny town of Valley Ford. The building that the cafe is located in began decades ago as a small, tin-roofed roadside hamburger joint attached to the local mechanic's shop. Over the years the building was modernized and became a gas station and then a diner, called Route One with an autobody repair shop called Coast Autobody. Today, the gas station is gone, and the building is now home to The Estero Cafe and a full service auto repair shop called Best of The Bay.

Meet the Business Owner: Samantha and Ryan R.

Samantha and Ryan Ramey are a husband and wife team, they established Northwest Catering in 2011. For the past three years they have been catering private parties, community events, pop up dinners and breakfast and lunch at the Bodega Bay Community Famers Market. They maintain a strict commitment to locally sourced ingredients and making everything from scratch with healthful and clean ingredients. Having a little restaurant of their own is a dream come true for this family!

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Is this cafe open on Mondays? It shows open on Yelp but are closed in person.

Beginning April 1st, today we are back to our regular hours of Mondays and Thursdays 8-2 and Fridays through Sundays 7:30-3 - sorry for the confusion!

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4.7(184 reviews)

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Visited to try their ice cream on the way back to San Francisco and really enjoyed how creamy and…read morelight their vanilla ice cream is! It reminds me of the ice cream you can get in Point Reyes Station, but lighter and with an even fuller whole milk flavor. Make sure you sample cheeses and buy charcuterie boards on the way out! This time, we ended up buying their kefir and some cheeses!

The cheese and soft serve ice cream here are absolutely delicious! The ice cream is especially…read morecreamy and flavorful, and it's definitely worth the visit. My only suggestion is regarding food handling. I noticed that employees hand the ice cream cone directly by touching the cone with their bare hands. Since customers eat that part of the cone, it would be much more hygienic if staff used a napkin or wore gloves when handling it. Overall, it's a wonderful place with excellent products, and I hope they consider this small improvement to make the customer experience even better.

Apple scone

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Terrapin Creek Cafe & Restaurant

4.5(829 reviews)

6.8 mi

•$$$

Hands down the best dinner in Bodega Bay. Service is top notch, the food is delicious and the…read moreambiance is cozy. The sourdough bread from Santa Rosa is light and the seeds add the perfect texture. The crudo is light, and the sauce is the perfect vehicle to enhance the delicate fish. The duck was flavorful, perfectly cooked and the plating was simple yet sophisticated. The passionfruit cheesecake was the perfect ending to this one of a kind dining esperience. The only complaint I have is they only offer pre made cocktails instead of a true bar. But all in all fantastic!

I made a reservation here for me and my girlfriends 2 year anniversary dinner and it did not…read moredisappoint at all! Humble from the outside and cozy/ intimate once inside, it was easily the best meal of our vacation and one we'll both remember! I learned they're a small family-owned restaurant, obtained 1 Michelin star but didn't want to continue pursuing that path. Still a phenomenal dining experience with everything from ambiance to service to food being what you would expect from a restaurant of this level! The cocktails were good, the wine was fantastic (2024 Old Vine Zinfandel from a maker in Sonoma called Once & Future), and the food was superb (my girl got the duck breast in an Asian inspired suace with cabbage and other veggies, I got Wagyu strip steak with a bordelaise sauce, mashed potatoes and brocollini). For dessert I got the strawberry Pana cotta (Pana cotta topped with a strawberry jam and bits of fresh strawberry) which was a great way to end the meal without being cloying sweet but the jam was a a little too soupy for my liking, I would have preferred a strawberry compote or simply macerated strawberries on top. My girl got the passion fruit cheesecake which was very good and I'm someone who doesn't usually like cheesecake! Overall a top notch dining experience! I highly recommend if you're looking for an upscale and more formal/ intimate dinner.

Liberty Farms Duck Breast

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Liberty Farms Duck Breast

Dillon Beach Coastal Kitchen

4.2(157 reviews)

5.2 mi

I came to Dillon Beach for a much needed respite. This…read moreplace is down the hill from where I'm staying and it's an absolute gem. Outdoor seating has plenty of sun and also umbrellas if you don't want exposure. Has a clear wide view of the ocean. It's so calming and peaceful. I came during off hours and loved how quiet it was. The clam chowder was the best one I've ever had. Plenty of clam and even had two clam shells in it. The piece of bread is their house made focaccia and it's incredible. So crispy but also soft. Perfect balance. Such a perfect meal for what I was looking for.

I love driving out to Dillon Beach and having lunch here. The food is pretty good albeit a lot of…read moreit seems deep fried. The place has a beachy ambiance that fits perfectly. The prices are relatively fair except for a GOUGING ALERT: $32 for a half dozen oysters that come from...well, over there. Outrageous price for a local staple of restaurants in the area. Oh, and there's parking.

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The Casino Bar & Grill

3.9(213 reviews)

3.2 mi

This is a "what you see is what you get" kind of place. I do appreciate their authenticity…read more Only 5 items on the lunch order which made it very easy to order. You place your order at the bar and the person working the bar was a kick. I guess she thought we were city folks as we were asking what kind of wines they offered and such. When we inquired what kind of bread sandwiches were served on she said "just regular bread". The in interior of this restaurant/bar has animal heads displayed all throughout and knotty pine One orders at the bar and then has the option of dining inside or on the patio. As it was a very warm sunny day, we opted for the patio. While seated you can see the iconic church in Bodega, St. Teresa of Avila. I had the tuna melt with a bag of chips and a Diet Coke. The tuna melt was pretty darn good you can't beat the price with all three coming in at undef $15.

Hole in the wall. I've been several times but first time reviewing. You walk in to the bar area…read morewith two pool tables. Family friendly. Middle section are tables and outside area has seating as well. Biggest thing to remember here is it is CASH only. The menu changes based off what's available - most are locally sourced ingredients. Rumor is the chef is a former Michelin star chef who wanted to live a quieter life- either way- the food is to die for. You can tell love and passion is put into each dish. We had the spaghetti and meatballs- still dreaming about the meatballs. Perfection. Stop in. Be patient. And talk to the staff- all super friendly.

$10 burgers? Not bad

Tuna melt

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The bar

Drakes Sonoma Coast

4.0(837 reviews)

5.8 mi

•$$$

Everything was delicious!!! I chose this restaurant because it's basically the only one on the…read moreSonoma county coast that serves chicken with a view. Everything was top of the line from the flavors, plating, service, chairs, view, and ambiance. Not all the reviews on yelp are great & I rolled the dice with going here and I am so glad I did. Can't wait to go back!

My fiancé and I came here for the first time to celebrate our anniversary, and we were both…read moreincredibly impressed from start to finish. The ambiance was unforgettable. The restaurant's large windows provide beautiful waterfront views no matter where you're seated. Our waitress (whose name I unfortunately forgot) was fantastic. She mentioned she'd been there for 14 years, which says a lot in itself. She was friendly, knowledgeable about every dish, and gave us excellent recommendations. I know Caesar dressing contains anchovies, but I was hesitant about having actual fish on my salad. I'm so glad she encouraged me to try the cooked anchovies on the side--they were delicious. Perfectly salty and a great complement to the salad. The pork chop entrée was perfection! The pork was cooked beautifully, and the bread pudding side was just as memorable. I'm not entirely sure what was in it, but it reminded me of garlic bread in the best way. The applesauce was also a nice touch. The halibut was cooked perfectly as well, and the mashed potatoes practically melted in your mouth. For sides, the grilled asparagus was exactly what you'd hope for, and the crispy potatoes lived up to their name, perfectly seasoned with a great crunch. The soup of the day was a creamy spring onion soup with crispy pancetta. Although just as delicious as everything else ordered, its the one plate we wished the portion was bigger for the price it was going for. We've eaten at plenty of restaurants, but this may be the first time where every single thing we ordered--from the entrées to the sides and sauces--was a 10/10. Needless to say, this won't be our last visit. It was absolutely worth it and such a memorable part of our anniversary trip to Bodega Bay.

Inside the restaurant

The fruit paste, honey mustard, and clear honey & honeycomb that came with the charcuterie board

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Outdoor fire pit area

Waterhawk Lake Club

3.7(166 reviews)

12.1 mi

I was meeting a friend for lunch. I told her an acquaintance said the burgers were fantastic, so we…read moretried it. The service was a little slow. I ordered the Waterhawk burger. The brioche bun was so very good. The burger was cooked perfectly and too much for me to eat. I brought half home. I also order a salad that came in a bowl. The dressing was so bland. I asked for more dressing and it didn't help. Some of the lettuce was the size of my hand and nearly impossible to cut in a bowl. The leaves were also brown. I pointed that out to the waitress and got a quick "sorry". Not sure if the info was conveyed to the kitchen. There were peels of cucumber and carrot. Again too long to eat gracefully and hard to cut because of the bowl. I looked around and realized everyone who ordered salad, also requested salt and pepper. Shoulda thought of that. My friend order the fried chicken sandwich, again on brioche and it was great. I ate some of her fries (mental note, order fries, not salad) they were so good and definitely abundant. The hibiscus iced tea was stellar. The restaurant has a full bar, many TV's and a very large outdoor seating area on a small lake. The inside is spacious and well decorated. I will probably go again if I'm in the area. Just no salad!

After reading through numerous mixed reviews, we decided to see for ourselves…read more My recommendation- go for a weekday happy hour which happens 3-5 pm Monday through Friday. Prices are incredible, food was tasty, and service was excellent. There's daily beer, wine, and cocktail options for $6 ish; we tried the Aperol spritz and draft beer. Food options include a $10 burger, $3 fries , (more for loaded), wings at $1 each with optional sauces, etc. We tried the meatballs - three large veal, pork and beef mixed with fennel pollen, smothered in a delicious tomato sauce, a dollop of whipped ricotta and two slices of grilled bread- $9! We also sampled chicken wings, plain air fried, and with both optional sauces, a hot honey and a sweet chili soy sesame . All very good served with a miso dipping ranch style sauce (not necessary). The fries come with ketchup and we were asked if we wanted aioli - of course that's a yes but sadly, it lacked flavor or depth. We sat outside facing the lake, enjoying the sunshine and people and dog watching to our heart's content. I'll definitely be back to try the rest of the happy hour menu soon!

Valley Ford Vanilla Ice Cream with Sprinkles

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Patio seating

Bluewater Lounge

3.3(187 reviews)

5.6 mi

We popped in for lunch and a beer today. The staff are always really friendly and we had a cold…read morebeer and a good lunch (fish tacos and the club sandwich) and watched the Kentucky Derby at the bar. The view from there never gets old.

3 Stars because it was both 1-star "not good" and 4-star "great" due to it being the weirdest…read moredining experience I've ever had. So let's start with the "not good" - not only was it not good - the service was so bad I couldn't even bring myself to want to tip out of pity. I try to find reasons to tip in situations such as this but I could not. Literally the last time I left a $0 tip was 20 years ago - I'm no jerk. So to start it took forever to get any attention - felt invisible - after sitting down, I basically had to all but snap my fingers and shout, "garçon!" Then it was left to random chance when and what arrived at our table. Starting with, "here's your beers, not sure which one is which." The food items did not arrive together, but staggered. One item failed to arrive entirely and when I mentioned it there was no apology it was, "well did you say anything?" My befuddled reply, "I'm saying something now?" Then I asked for a napkin along with the check with the missing item removed, and got the check and no napkin. We had to rinse our hands in our water cups then wash them in the bathroom lol. The check arrived with a place to write a gratuity and a total, which is unusual - usually you have to give them your card before you get that option and this abnormality threw me off and I never gave them my card, I just gave a tip of " :( " and put the total and signed my name and left. A few minutes later my wife realized I didn't ever hand them a card. So I called and left a message apologizing and saying I still owe them. They never called back. So the next day I entered the restaurant to pay up, and they were really nice and said they couldn't find an unpaid tab and that it probably got voided out or something. They were magnanimous and cool about it. I'm worried maybe somebody else got charged for my meal? No idea, but I can't bring myself to leave 1 star for a place that in a weird round about way comped me for $75 in food and drinks even though I didn't tip them. What a weird experience.

How lucky are we to have these beautiful sunny days out here at bodega bay

Wok Seared Pork Ribs Mango Chili BBQ Sauce, Sweet Potato Fries

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Bird & The Bottle

4.4(2k reviews)

14.7 mi

I might just be me, but I love a fusion spot!…read more This was such a fun spot that we swung into on our way to Mendocino county. Love the indoor and outdoor seating options. We got to sit at the chef's table which provided the best views of exporting and some cooking too. All the staff here seem to love their job and everyone is smiling! I love that! The food was pretty great too. The miso guacamole was handmade from fresh avocados right in front of us. I really enjoyed the fried salt and pepper octopus too. Great sauce accompaniment. The two sandwiches we ordered were very interestingly on grilled bao buns which actually held together pretty well. I personally didn't love the pickled veggies but my husband enjoyed them. The pastrami sandwich was great and paired so well with kimchi. His duck sandwich was heavily doused in hoisin but still cooked really well.

Ambiance: cute vibes, cute patio…read more Service: okay, friendly, didn't check in often, was fine. Food: couple of mistakes, remade what they messed up on, and overall fine. Would honestly try other places over this next time, but was fine overall.

Interior

BBQ'd Bone Marrow ($24)

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SF "Style" Garlic Noodles ($24)

Boho Manor

4.0(142 reviews)

11.2 mi

I stayed here recently for a little weekend getaway. The…read moreproperty: - Absolutely beautiful, right on the river. - Location is a bit secluded but I wanted that. - - -Lots of restaurants and bars within 10 minute drive. - Lots of outdoor seating to relax. - There is no longer a dock. - There is no longer a hot tub, was replaced by a mini pool which was not heated. - I definitely did not appreciate that they play outdoor music on speakers until after 10pm, it was super loud in my room. - Sadly the restaurant and speakeasy closed last minute due to staff emergency. I was all dressed up with no place to go. The room: - I was in River View Studio 26. Room was a decent size. Bathroom was TINY! If you sit on the toilet the sink is in your lap. The shower had no place to put my soaps and water took a really long time to heat. The windows do not have screens so just be aware of that when you leave windows open, the bugs will come ( to be expected given the location). - Mini fridge, coffee maker, seating area. - Room key is a code they email you.

We are here now and celebrating our anniversary. Meghan and Jonathan a wonderful and gracious asset…read moreto the fabulous vibe and location! . We are enjoying your guests and the amazing surroundings

Gorgeous evening

Voodoo Rum Punch

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Rocker’s Roadhouse

4.1(509 reviews)

0.1 mi

Since we were staying upstairs at the Valley Ford Hotel, it was an easy decision to have dinner at…read moreRocker's Roadhouse. We're glad we did. We ordered the Coastal Tacos (rock cod) and Fried Chicken Sandwich. At first we were concerned that it might not be enough for us, but when the food came, we realized our worries were for naught. Both the tacos and the sandwich were quite large and also quite messy, but if a taco or fried chicken sandwich is not a little messy, it's probably not very good! The decor retains the flavor of the building's roots. I seem to recall reading that it was a stage coach stop (or railroad stop?) during an earlier life, which is completely believable since it was built in 1864. Rustic, but with some modern touches. We plan to stay at the Valley Ford Hotel again, and when we do, we'll wander down the stairs to Rocker's Roadhouse for dinner. I hope there's oyster Po' Boys on the menu by then!

When Rocker Oysterfeller moved from Valley Ford to Bodega Bay, the Valley Ford site became Rocker's…read moreRoadhouse featuring a Southern-centric menu. Somewhere along the line yelp reviews for Rocker Oysterfeller in Valley Ford became yelp reviews for Rocker's Roadhouse prompting this update. Ages ago I happily awarded 5-stars to Rocker Oysterfeller but when I came to Rocker's Roadhouse for lunch on a recent Monday afternoon things were decidedly not 5-star. The bar area that one enters first had no patrons despite a table of dirty dishes remaining. When we announced we'd like to stay for lunch we were asked to wait while a table in the dining room was cleared. That's exactly what was cleared: one table in the dining room. There were two other tables of customers in the dining room and now a single clean table. Every other customer-free table in that room was stacked with dirty dishes left by previous customers. This wasn't just unappetizing. It was disgusting and we opted not to stay for lunch. I'm hoping this was some sort of aberrant situation as opposed to standard operating procedure. C'mon Rocker's Roadhouse, get your act together.