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

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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Estero Cafe is one of the best restaurants around! Truly farm to table, scratch, and family owned and operated I have never been disappointed in any aspect of my dining experience. Coffee, milkshakes, breakfast and pop-up fried chicken dinners, this restaurant makes eating a meal a cozy, heartfelt, and truly exceptional experience. The food is amazing, the service is amazing and you won't be disappointed that you decided to stop by! read more

Estero Cafe is a fine place to have a tasty, satisfying meal for a decent, though not inexpensive price. The portions are average, you wouldn't want to split. The greens are beautiful. Lightly dressed. The food is freshly cooked. Diners can watch the cooking process as the kitchen is visible. The tuna for the tuna melt, for example, is poached in house and the tuna salad is made fresh and served on sourdough toast... delicious! The bathroom is unisex. There is a urinal,and some men clearly have a lousy aim. It was clean, but not at all sparkling. Parking is free and on the street. read more

Lovely cafe in Valley Ford. It's bright with a country style setting. There are lots of dairies and chicken farms nearby, so you may have to fight with a few flies. That just means you are close to the source of farm fresh food. Coffee is rich. Food is a little pricier than expected, but just the right amount of freshly made food. I had the veggie hash with potatoes, squash, mushrooms, red bell pepper and a little onion with scrambled eggs. Very tasty and a refreshing change to a traditional breakfast. He had the bacon avocado benedict with hash browns. He said it was delicious. He mentioned that the hash browns were a potato pancake, like I make. The service was excellent and attentive. They have scrumptious biscuits and fresh homemade strawberry jam. That was dessert, but they also have baked goods such as pies and cookies. We may return! read more

Estero Cafe - The veggie hash with a biscuit and arugula. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Valley Ford, California

We stopped by here on our way home from Bodega Bay. The inside has a nice cozy feel and the waitress was very friendly. I got the huevos rancheros. It was a good portion and very delicious, the house made corn tortilla was amazing. My wife got the breakfast burrito that was packed full. My son got the chicken sandwich with fries and his plate was clean. We all got double chocolate cookies which tasted like a brownie in cookie form. We'll be stopping by here on our next visit to Bodega Bay for sure. read more

This place is a hidden gem. There's much more seating inside--I never realized. We took our new rescue pup there today and had a lovely experience dining on their patio. The food is outstanding. All the best ingredients. I had the mushroom melt and onion rings--both amazing. My husband had the burger with Estero Gold cheese. He was very happy. The staff was so attentive and friendly. We love this cafe. There was a homemade rhubarb dessert available but we were too full to try. Should have taken it to go. It looked yummy. read more

Estero Cafe - Mushroom Melt and onion rings - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Valley Ford, California

Nice, fresh, locally sourced, farm to table style restaurant. Outdoor seating is available if the weather allows for it and there are still plenty of indoor seats. Service has always been a plus the 4 or 5 times we have been there. The breakfast sandwich was delicious today. I have also had and enjoyed the breakfast burrito and the eggs and hash browns on previous trips. read more

Ate here a couple months back and I was super excited but then totally let down. We were sat pretty quick but then sat for almost 25 minutes before anyone even came to the table. Mind you that they were not super busy. After a few thoughts of just walking out the women next to us stood up and asked if we want any thing. To our surprise we thought that's weird. I think she was the owner, I grew up in the restaurant industry I wasn't impressed she was on the floor eating, let us sit there that long before handling it her self in which she just sat back at her table to eat some more. Then the doors was mediocre and cold. The prices are also way to high for was I would consider the lower end of Sonoma counties good quality read more

Locally sourced and delicious food. Especially, I loved their iced coffee and home potatoes.

Great coffee great food and excellent service Found a new must stop place when in the area

Stopped here to grab a quick lunch while passing thru on the way to Bamboo Sorcery. The grilled cheese was exceptional! Onion rings were equally awesome! Crunchy, not greasy, fresh and couldn't be better! Don't miss this gem! read more

This is the cutest spot and amazing food! Homemade biscuits and blueberry jam. Great service everything was so fresh!!! This will be our spot everytime we come to bodega bay. Great music too m.... read more

Had breakfast this morning at Estero Cafe. Food was delicious. We had the two egg breakfast and the breakfast sandwich and the home made biscuit. Very flavorful and not heavy. We had to try the biscuit as we saw them walk out with a tray to be baked. Very flaky and paired well with the marmalade. Great place. Looking forward to trying lunch. read more

Staying at Dylan Beach for the weekend, we stumbled across this gem of a restaurant in the middle of cow country in Sonoma County. If I were only rating the food I would give it 4-1/2 stars but the ambience is why it's only 4 stars. You order outside before entering and then have an option of either outdoor or indoor dining. The morning that we came for breakfast was quite chilly so we opted for indoors, and the indoor dining is a bit rustic. The food was outstanding! I enjoyed the huevos rancheros where they do not crisp up the corn tortilla on the bottom as usual, but that actually made it very easy to enjoy a perfect bite with the black beans and the perfectly over medium eggs. My wife had the eggs Benedict which were more delicately flavored with a nice balance of lemony acid, spinach and avocado. Eggs Benedict appear to be a specialty that they offered on weekends, different variations. They no longer offer bottomless mimosas but serve it by the carafe and it is expertly mixed. Just really enjoyed this experience! read more

Estero Cafe - Eggs Benedict, huevos rancheros, and carafe of mimosas. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Valley Ford, California

We live in Pt. Arena & stop here on our way to the feed store in Petaluma about once a month. I am addicted to their Huevos Rancheros. They are possibly the best I've ever had! My partner likes French Toast & they serve it with strawberries & whipped cream, which he says is also very good. Seating has been outside through the pandemic, but can be pretty chilly some days. Seating is now available inside. A very pleasant place to eat. Always good service. read more

Undercooked hash browns bland food, chicken fried steak so tough I had to spit it out, at $22.00 crazy. Said something but they just brought the bill It's a place you should just drive by read more

This was a perfect stop for me along my way, I'm bicycling the full pacific coast. It was a little expensive for breakfast but it tasted great and it felt good to support a small business. The hash browns were ver flavorful and cooked in a unique way with some veggies in it. It also came with a side of greens that were delicious. The toast came with a homemade peach jam and man was that good. The waitress was super sweet and the cafe had a good atmosphere. read more

Estero Cafe - Eggs and hash brown breakfast with side of bacon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Valley Ford, California

I swear it's not the everflowing mimosa- this place is heavenly. I eat eggs here and I generally don't eat eggs. But these are different. Everything is different, fresh and of the highest quality. I love looking out the window towards the fields as I eat something familiar that is leveled up to the best it can be. I will always stop here and get a taste of the region's finest before heading back to city life. Also- honey pie read more

Fantastic food and service. A great place to stop for your weekend brunch upon your romp at Dillon Beach with the dogs!

Wow! Did we luck out! First we got parking right out front and second, we got a great table outside. Strawberry Mimosas were delicious!! The breakfast sandwich with sausage was outstanding and the spinach omelette was perfection. Definitely doing this place again read more

Always a 5star. The owners Samantha and Ryan Ramey truly care about the quality of ingredients they source and how they use them. I had a very simple yogurt parfait, it was so fresh and delicious. read more

Wow! What a fabulous experience! Where to begin. The food is amazingly delicious. The focus on local food is greatly appreciated and the addition of king trumpet mushrooms and local cheese is a huge bonus for this fifty year plus vegetarian. The food exceeded expectations. The service could not have been more gracious and enjoyable. The dog friendly patio made this Cafe a must on a regular basis. We will be dining here every other week at least and can't wait to try out their Santa Rosa location!!! read more

Best burger I've had in my life. Stopped by on a road to Bodega Bay and I'm sure glad that I did! This nestled cafe off the side of the road offers fresh ingredients from the neighboring area and the food is delicious and not steeply priced. Classic American food and has a cozy outdoor seating area which is great during the summer season. Highly recommend if you're looking to get a bite to eat on your way up north to Sonoma County! read more

If you're looking for a cozy spot with delicious, locally-sourced food, Estero cafe is the place to go! Their breakfast food is fantastic. I stayed at Dillion beach drove to Estero because it's absolutely the best experience in the area. read more

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I was always told to check out the small places, because they have to be good to survive. So, on my drive up the coast, I stopped at the Estero Cafe for breakfast. Best omelette I ever had (the West County). Fresh ingredients, and every one of them showed up in every bite, not like the places that squeeze the tomatoes or sour cream into the ends. The pies and muffins are home made, and are a must with a cup of coffee. If you're a local, I'm sure this is your go to spot for breakfast or lunch. read more

Prime spot in Valley Ford, picturesque place to stop during your car ride out to to the beach, or bike ride (motorcycle or bicycle). Love that the menu is farm fresh. They support organic and local farmers. Quaint, small cafe that has a warm, bright vibe to it. Came here for breakfast. Fancy Taylor Maid organic coffee served. Orders taken pretty quick after being seated, but food very slow to come out of the kitchen. Took a solid 20 min. Our breakfasts weren't that fancy where it should take that long. My dad said his biscuits and country gravy were OK, he wouldn't order this dish again. And of my eggs and hash browns, dish my hash browns were boring. Hash browns were dense and dry, couldn't put enough ketchup on them. At least the bacon was great, thick cut and not skimpy. My order came with sourdough toast, took about 10 min (with my reminder) to bring it to the table after the rest of the dishes had been there for a little bit. And once it did come, it was the most underwhelming piece of toast you had ever seen. Lame. The highlight of this visit was my dad and I got to walk away with 3 delightfully delicious oatmeal chocolate chip cookies. For future visits to Estero Cafe, I'll just get the coffee and cookies, pass on the breakfast entrees. read more

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Stopped by for breakfast and want to come back for lunch! The food was OUTSTANDING and the wait staff were just as wonderful. If you are a foodie, you HAVE to stop by! Delicious read more

Is this place pricey, well depends on how you look at it. They aren't skimping on cheap ingredients. All local and organic within 5 to 10 miles. We went there for breakfast. I ordered the Estero Special with a side of bacon. You can taste the quality of the ingredients immediately. Eggs and bacon cooked perfectly and the coffee was very good! ...we were the family fighting over bacon lol read more

It really saddens me that as the owner you are still attempting to justify and make excuses for your staff members discriminatory behavior. He clearly yelled in front of all your customers "you can't park there, it's a handicap spot" and never mentioned a neighboring business. (They weren't open on Memorial Day and your customers were taking up their lot) lIf you were the one at the cart who I spoke to regarding the incident, I want to say that you made me feel uncomfortable and unwelcome at your business. You were defensive and did not apologize. I'm glad that this was a learning opportunity for your staff and I hope disabled people are treated better there in the future. read more

A great place to stop for breakfast or lunch on your way to the Sonoma Coast. Egg Scramble is nice. read more

What a gem! Adorable place with dog friendly outdoor seating. Super friendly attentive staff. The food was delicious! Three of of had the chicken fried chicken, nothing short of amazing. My friend had the breakfast burrito, she said it was like a really good omelette with hash brown wrapped in a tortilla. I had hot coffee (that was good) but then saw others having the most delicious looking iced coffee. Definitely worth the ride. read more

My new favorite place to stop on my way home from Bodega Bay! I wish I found it sooner. Excellent breakfast (chicken fried steak for me, crab omelette for my husband). And strong coffee just the way I like it. Super friendly staff, all local products, I'm VERY impressed. read more

Estero Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Valley Ford, California

So good that we went for breakfast two days in a row! Very fresh ingredients made into yummy food. Looks like they actually freshly grated the potatoes for the hash brown, which was my favorite thing! The biscuits with the house made jams were on point, and the Benedicts were the the right amount of yummy. Excellent service as well! read more

This is a very mixed, rather over-hyped farm-to-table place. I love and appreciate the farm-to-table concept and the use of fresh, local ingredients, but it is not always executed well, and this place falls into that list. Chicken-fried steak dish is decent but not great. The meat was a bit tough and bland. The fried coating had a nice texture but was bland with no nice fried flavour, or any real flavour at all. It also was too delicate for the tough meat and it all just kept getting separated. The gravy was decent but again bland. The eggs were nice, the hash browns unmemorable and, again, bland (despite the addition of apparently some finely chopped green onion and maybe herbs or greens). The toast needed more butter and the butter seemed bland, as if unsalted. I added a little bit of salt in a vain effort to add flavour, but all this did was make it more salty without anything more. The small pile of arugula with some light dressing was a nice touch but again the dressing was not only minimal but bland and tasted mostly of oil. The burger was all right but lacked condiments, the meat was again a bit tough and bland. It was a decent burger but nothing exciting. The coffee shake was outstanding, though, with nice rich whipped cream and a wonderful coffee flavour (made with actual coffee), and not overly sweet. Prices are very high, especially for the smallish portions and given the rather mediocre quality (compare to, say, Naked Pig in Santa Rosa, which has much more flavourful, exciting dishes and bigger portions at lower prices). Inside seating is ok, the place a bit cramped and not very interesting but pleasant enough and with some nice, if limited, views out the windows. There's some reasoanbly pleasant outdoor seating. It's good to have a place like this in Valley Ford, for those living in this area or travelling to or from Bodega Bay, making it convenient. I would be willing to eat here again but I would not go out of my way to eat here. read more

Estero cafe provides a farm to table version of delicious comfort food. The owner is often in the kitchen and serving, and her flavors are unique yet homie and delicious. Try the homemade baked goods: cookies, muffins, and pies are all delicious, and their meats are all locally sourced, fresh and generous. Estero cafe provides satisfying meals you feel good about eating, and it's also great supporting this family operated local business. read more

I LOVE THIS PLACE! My daughter and I camp up in Bodega a lot and this is always our place to stop on the way, she still talks about the jam they had one summer. I was there recently and even with the COVID yuckiness it was exactly as awesome as I remember. Don't pay attention to the ONE one-star review (from someone who only posts negative reviews... - lookin at you G.N.!) this place is a California gem! Best hash browns EVER. Love you guys! read more

So delicious! All farm to table ingredients from farms 10-15 miles away. We also got a slice of the strawberry rhubarb pie ala mode and it was amazing! read more

This cafe is so cute and so delicious! Hubs and I stopped here for breakfast on Saturday and I am so glad we did! Everything is so fresh and yummy! Farm to table. They even have a list of local farms/vendors out front. Parking is kind of tight so we parked across the street and walked over. We got a table right away outside on the patio. We sat under an umbrella and the weather was perfect. I ordered 2 eggs scrambled, bacon, and a homemade biscuit and jam with iced tea to drink. My breakfast was fabulous! It wasn't greasy and all of it was cooked perfectly! The iced tea was perfect for a warm summer morning. My husband had an omelette with hash browns and coffee. He loved their coffee and mentioned it to our waitress. She told us we could buy beans to take home and so we did! This place will definitely be one of our regulars when we are in the area. read more

Estero Cafe - Scrambled eggs, bacon, and homemade biscuit and raspberry jam. Lighting is a little funny as we were sitting under a yellow umbrella. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Valley Ford, California

While staying at a rental near Dillon Beach, one goal was to have breakfast/brunch at a small, local diner-type place nearby. Browsing Yelp directed us to Estero Cafe in Valley Ford. Located right off the highway, this cozy cafe has bar seating and some tables. The decor is bright and feels very homey for sure. Although the pancakes did look enticing, I opted for an egg scramble with tomatoes, corned beef hash and the local cheese, Estero Gold. House fried potatoes on the side, and a small OJ to complete the meal. I'm a sucker for corned beef, which didn't disappoint, and the melted buttery, nutty cheese was soo good, that I promptly went to the general store/market a few paces away and bought a wedge to take home. The bookmobile was also parked nearby, Oysterfellers and a wool shop neighboring businesses that may attract others passing through. read more

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