Stopped here on the drive up to Tahoe from the SF Bay Area. The restaurant is spacious and cozy. The service was excellent! Our waitress constantly refilled our coffees and asked how we were doing. The food was also very excellent. I loved the breakfast. The hash browns were well fried and crunchy. The blackberry waffle was delicious and mounded with lots of fresh fruit. I highly recommend it! Great place to stop on a road trip-- we left happy and ready to roll. read more

Golden Waffle Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Placerville, California

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Came for a party of 6 today for breakfast. It's perfect cause we always get seated right away. Today I wasn't very hungry so I got a bagel with a side peanut butter. I found out they have hazelnut creamer to go with my coffee. Nice quiet atmosphere. We enjoy stopping by here when we are in town. read more

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Food was ok , coffee super weak and expensive, service was ok . Will return to try other menu items we will pass on the coffee though . read more

This place makes some really good waffles, pancakes and the place has retro charm as well as friendly people working there. We did take-out today- lots of parking, rarely a wait- read more

We stopped in to grab a nice breakfast after our granddaughter's soccer game. Once we got into the parking lot I looked up the yelp rating and could see the ratings were all over the map. Apparently, there is new management and hopefully, they are working to make improvements. The building is good size. The front has booths and a lunch counter. Have always loved lunch counters! The back of the cafe are tables that are numbered. Acoustic ceiling tiles and lighting that seems out of place. The carpets appeared to be either stained or dirty. Now for the service and food. Our server, Sarah, was just darling. Worked really hard to ensure we were happy but the kitchen was making it difficult. The hubby and I both ordered waffles with a side of hash browns and sausage, juice and coffee. The waffles were doughy, hash browns and sausages were lukewarm at best. It's sad when the butter won't melt on your waffle. Hoping the restaurant is going through growing pains and the food improves. We'll stop by in a few weeks to check if they just had a bad day and say hi to darling, Sarah. read more

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I am so glad we found this place. we went there after church on Sunday and did not regret it. I had the waffles. They were warm and they put real fruit on top not the sticky gelatin stuff with just a little bit of fruit. They were refreshing and delicious. My husband had the country fried steak. He said it was the best steak he has had since moving to California and being from the south that says a lot for him to give a compliment like that! The service was friendly and fast. Coffee was kept refilled and let me tell you it was really good coffee. This may be our new go to place for breakfast from now on read more

I had the pecan waffles and they were the BEST waffles I'd ever eaten. The waitress was very kind and attentive.

Sunday morning breakfast meet with old friends. Good, basic breakfast fare. Service was good - consistent in refills, etc. Clean, but in spots the old girl is showing her age. read more

This is a small diner, food was good , only disappointment was my waffles arrived cold.. this is what this diner is know for.. unfortunately we didn't have a good waitress never once did that employee ever come by to ask us how our food was or service ,or to see if we need any refills on coffee or water.. overall this place does except debit cards , credit cards. There is a good size parking lot this place closes at 15:00 read more

Golden Waffle Cafe - Pancakes, bacon, and eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Placerville, California

A great All American diner with great food, great people, great service and ambiance. As an Afghanistan Vet, here for my 20th High School Reunion I was honored and grateful for this place! I would return again FOR SURE!!! read more

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The food is pretty bad. I enjoyed my omelet but the potatoes were microwaved and for too long. My daughter's and granddaughter food was inedible. We left with the plates full. The biscuits and gravy was fun! The employees were pleasant. read more

Stop for Sunday breakfast after going to apple hill and I NEVER thought I would find a place worse than Red Robin for service and food but TA DA I found it. This place is the worst for Service and the food isn't much to brag about. Burn it down and start over read more

This is the best breakfast I have had in a while. We normally don't go out for breakfast often, but this is a spice of life. read more

Golden Waffle Cafe - French toast, breakfast menu - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Placerville, California

Left Tahoe hungry and discovered this diner on the way back to San Francisco. Was pleasantly surprised. Cute diner vibe, our furbaby was allowed inside too, Yay. Service was good, place was clean and the food was ok. Got a club deluxe sandwhich, kindda dry but tasted ok, the bacon waffle (Yum) and their Cornbeef hash was really good, their specialty i think. I've ordered cornbeef hashes from different places and their hash was horrible, the cornbeef looked like spam,this one was perfect. read more

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Great breakfast and awesome service. I enjoy this place every time I go. Great coffee too

Very good breakfast spot. Friendly efficient service and great breakfast choices at reasonable prices. Good quality breakfast sausages. I had the sausage and eggs breakfast with hash browns and sourdough toast. Honey had the waffle breakfast with bacon and eggs. The orange juice was good as well. A really nice locals breakfast spot. Would definitely hit this place up again for breakfast next time we are in the area. read more

We had breakfast here this morning. I had a bacon omelette & my husband had corned beef hash. Both were excellent. Done to perfection Portion were large. Prices a bit less then other places. This place has an old fashion charm ... and real clean ... I'm so sorry I didn't get the name of our waitress because she was the only server ... she had maybe 10-12 tables of two person each and did it all. When she wasn't checking on customers to see if they wanted anything else she was cleaning. If your on the way up the mountain and need a meal I highly recommend! I know the kitchen staff make a place ... so thank u to all staff !!! read more

It took forever to get our drinks, our food took even longer. When my sauage arrived it was cold from sitting out so long. I would still go back to give it a try again. read more

The go to place in town for the BEST egg and sausage or bacon biscuits, and gravy breakfast!! Always very, very friendly staff good weight people!! Great owner! read more

Had breakfast. Unremarkable diner food. Food could have been hotter. Country potatoes had barely a trace of peppers and onions. They seemed to be made from frozen potatoes The homemade biscuits and gravy was good. The waffle was crispy. Server seemed to be in a hurry. Review is for 9/16/2023 read more

Stopped by for breakfast on our way home from Tahoe. Great food, friendly waitstaff and quick service. The waffles were particularly good. Wonderful little dinner. read more

Great food great service and a really cool atmosphere it's a very old school Diner type place

The new owners have honored the great reputation of this place. ITS SO GOOD and fresh. Big smiles on the faces of the employees. The service was fast. Yummy OJ. Clean. Biscuits n Gravy are fresh and delish. I had chorizo and eggs and the avocado was perfect. The side of fruit was fresh and sweet. And they have Cholula, bonus read more

Don't come here! Read the reviews!! Stopped here for breakfast on the way to Apple Hill. Got here around 9:50 and barely left at 11:05. The waitress was quick to take our drink orders, but failed to notice the lipstick on the mug. We didn't make a big deal just asked for a new cup. We waited for our food, in a pretty empty restaurant, for over 45 minutes. The toast was sitting on the window easily 15 min before our breakfast was done. When it came out, the eggs were all very over cooked and no where near over medium. Still didn't complain. Then as we are eating three out of four of our meals have a short black hair in it. None of us have short black hair. We didn't ask for any discounts or anything but we did show the waitress who agreed it was disgusting. She said she was going to call her boss about it, about 10 min later the other waitress came over and said she just wanted to clarify what we wanted them to do about it. To be clear, we never asked for anything and the first waitress just said she was going to see what she could do. Then she proceeded to downplay it and said one of the plates just look like it was a "fuzzy" and the cook wears a hat. This is what pissed me off. We didn't ask you to do anything and now you're dodging accountability? Hats don't catch all hairs, and there was a man worth an uncovered beard. I also don't eat "fuzzies". What a bizarre way to treat someone. I really wish I had taken pictures of the hairs but I had no intention of posting this review until the way the second waitress treated us. read more

Golden Waffle Cafe - No sure who's complimenting this place - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Placerville, California

Came in with an elderly friend. We usually split something. We ordered a grilled cheese sandwich (not on menu) with a salad. Salad came out first and we had to ask for the extra plate. Blue cheese dressing was really runny and had very little flavor. Then the sandwich arrived, bread was only buttered in the middle and was dry about an inch from all the edges. Cheese not melted. Bread barely warm. Asked the waitress to fix it and it came back kind of burnt, but edible. Got the bill and she charged us full menu price for a ham and cheese sandwich. I asked why the grilled cheese wasn't cheaper. She took a dollar off. No wonder we were the only people in there at lunchtime. They do a good breakfast but lunch was really lacking. I've been going there for 30 years and it used to be really good. Too bad. read more

Food bad. Service worse. They seemed to have forgotten me and therefore forgot to take my order for a while about a half hour. Then I ordered eggs, hash browns and toast. I got eggs and hash browns but no toast. I was charged for meat and toast as well as the eggs and potatoes. The coffee was undrinkable. I didn't drink it. I asked why they were charging me for food I didn't order and coffee I couldn't drink. The waitress said, "I have to, sorry." read more

I come here a lot., so as you may expect I enjoy everything the minute I walk in the door! The friendly atmosphere, great food & that fact I am not rushed is why I keep coming back & recommending it. You won't be disappointed. My opinion, they have the best ice tea read more

We had a "daily special" from the board at the door. It was chicken and waffle, and the Mediterranean omelette. The folks here were super friendly! Food was great! The chicken was crispy and light and the waffle tasted like it had a bit of vanilla in it which was a great combo for the maple syrup. The feta that was on the omelette was WAY better than expected! I'm a foodie and my cheese knowledge is deep. Everyone passing through should grab breakfast or lunch. read more

DON'T DO IT! We went into to get breakfast. Got seated and the service was slow. Ordered breakfast and waited. Eventually a refill on our coffee came around and we asked for cream and it was never delivered. After watching everyone who came in after us get served, we decided to leave. The bus boy asked if something was wrong. We explained the situation and the fact we had been waiting almost an hour. Looked for our waitress and could not find her. We then went to a nearby business to pick up our car and learned this place has a reputation for bad service and being unorganixed. Not sure how they stay in business. read more

The quintessential old school coffee shop what iHop aspires the be. Familiar food and it's tasty and well prepared. We were here a few week ago and wanted to come again and we are picky... the interior is a little faded and worn but well loved... classic 70s orange vinyl seats and brick backsplash kitchen. Pleasant and approachable weight staff we like this place a lot! Give it a try!!! read more

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This is an amazing breakfast spot with a wide variety of options! The service was incredibly friendly, quick, and attentive. The restaurant has a cozy and lively atmosphere. read more

Worst. Service. Ever. The place was less than 1/2 full and we waited over 40 minutes for two waffles. No server even came back to freshen our coffee until I was finally able to flag one down. When I complained about the wait, her response was that her manager took our order and then walked away. Paid for the coffee and gave up on the waffles. We always try to support local, independent businesses, but never again this one. It's a disaster. read more

Stopped here for a quick lunch on our way to Sacramento. So glad we did. The people are very nice. The food is good. The waffles are soooooo good that I'm sad I didn't just order that. We will be back. read more

Cross contamination and germs everywhere. Grossed out before I even got my food. Server pit his face almost all the way into our drinks, when he sat three drinks down at once. Also, the kid wiped all of the tables with a wet rag..seven tables and then went and wiped his coffee and buss station, then wiped his hands with the same rag. Next he prepared everyone's silverware. Place is straight gross. Expensive too! 4.95 for a side of hash browns and 5.95 for a side of bacon. Worst place in Placerville so far. read more

Had a delightful breakfast here this morning. The food and service were excellent. They offer a great senior menu and their coffee is freshly ground. I do wish they could repair the torn booth seats or at least cover them up with masking tape. Our group will be returning often to have breakfast here. read more

What a great family owned restaurant. The food and service are great. I had the country fried steak and it was amazing I definitely recommend it! read more

Golden Waffle Cafe - a cup of coffee on a table - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Placerville, California

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Great place to get my breakfast fix. Very friendly staff and prompt service. Has a small town vibe and very relaxed. The sausage and eggs were good. Hash browns a bit undercooked. Pancakes nice and fluffy. read more

*In short - super cute cafe with a whole long stool/bar. The food was perfect! The staff killed it! *Notes - Very clean bathrooms, well, at least the men's room...I don't check the lady's. You can park a semi across the street with ease. (At least I did...and I'm an amateur.) *In longer - - Food...was awesome! Everyone thought so! - Service... Perfect - Speed...8 mins for my cornedbeef hash breakfast, 12 for the pork chop breakfast. AKA fast! - Eggs, over hard guy loved em, over medium guy loved em, omelette guy loved em! - If you sit at the bar, you will probably end up in a conversation with someone. We stopped after working on a job site in Apple Hill. It was a lot of fun to talk with som other truckers and some locals at the bar. The food was great! The service was polite and quick! The atmosphere is friendly and welcoming. I had a blast! Please, check them out on the way to the slopes, or on the way back from an early morning job. Thanks everyone! read more

Enjoyed eating here for the first time. The texture and flavors of the golden special omelette were great. My wife got the chicken skillet and the chicken and veggies were delicious. Broccoli was Al dente! Coffee tasted good. And last but not least we had to have the strawberry waffle and it was wonderful! Light and airy. Classic diner feel. Staff were friendly and efficient. Great service. Another great find near Pollock Pines! Highly recommend. read more

The best waffle ever!!! It was light as air and perfectly crisp. The server shared with me that the waffle & pancake batter are gluten-free! I don't know how they do it! read more