First of all, there were 8 in our party and everyone's food was great! My grandson and I had the pepperoni pizza and we had plenty to take home, I had a late night snack of pizza, breakfast pizza and pizza for lunch the next day. The service was very friendly, but not very timely. I had to ask for enough menus, our reservation was for 8 and we only had 7 chairs. We waited about 45 minutes for our food. Over all I would go back, but never on a weekend . read more

Recently saw photos of this place all over social media and knew it had to go on the list. Being that it was our first time I was so nervous about if you needed a reservation and how busy they would be. They were able to get us a table outside under the heating lamps in about a half hour. The food was fresh, flavorful and hot! I got the Smoked Brisket Hash with a side buttermilk biscuit and the seasonal spritz to drink. My date got to the banana bread french toast. I enjoyed my meal and the date enjoyed theirs as well. Staff were super friendly, they answered questions as well as made recommendations. Next time I would like to get there earlier or make a reservation as to sit inside. I did notice outside they had a counter top and stools where they do wood fired pizza, and would like to try that sometime too. Overall I really enjoyed my experience and will be back with friends & family. read more

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The aesthetics here are gorgeous. It is nestled in high hand nursery and the live plants really do make the restaurant beautiful. I came on a busy weekend and waited 40 minutes for a table. It didn't feel that long because I was able to browse for a new plant while waiting. I had the pretzel 9/10. The beer cheese wasn't as strong as I would have liked it but it tasted delish. The crab Benedict 9/10. It was real crab and was fried beautifully. Overall the place was nice but the food was expensive. It's a nice treat. read more

High Hand Cafe - Crab Benedict - New American Near Me - Loomis, California

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If you haven't been to High Hand Cafe, go. Immediately. The High Hand grounds include a full plant nursery, boutique shops, an art gallery, a brewery, and the cafe itself, so it's not just a meal, it's an experience. I ordered from the lunch menu and had the tri-tip sandwich, cooked perfectly with a buttery, smoky flavor balanced by avocado and a rich bleu cheese sauce. Every bite delivered and the portion was adequate. We started with mesquite chips and artichoke dip, which were absolutely delicious. But the true star of the meal was the house-made potato salad. It had dill and sweet pickles folded into a perfectly seasoned potato slaw. I'll definitely be back to try their brunch and explore more of the lunch menu. The wait was about 40 minutes, but there's so much to see while you wait. When your table is ready, they text you, which makes it easy to explore the grounds without hovering around the host stand. They also have live music near the brewery later in the evening (the live band schedule is on their website) read more

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As always - gorgeous, great service, busy but big enough to handle all the people. - great food and just beautiful read more

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Patio seating among a nursery of plants and flowers...aaaand pomegranate mimosa and French Dip?! Oh yaaaaaaaas, please! Loved visiting this lovely nursery cafe. Such an oasis of blooms and country air with comfy food for breakfast or lunch. I met my friend for lunch, but I wanna come qnd try breakfast and also pizzas on future visits! read more

High Hand Cafe - Pomegranate mimosa - New American Near Me - Loomis, California

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We wanted to check this cafe out because it also has a nursery. We came on a Sunday afternoon for brunch. RSVP is highly recommended. The couple in front of us was given an hour wait time. The food was good but the service was top notch! Our server Logan was attentive and kind. The staff refilling water and tea didn't miss a beat. We were surrounded by beautiful plants and trees. We can't wait to come back and try their other items. Crab cakes had a great amount of crab. Loved their potato salad that came with the tuna sandwich. One of the best tuna sandwiches I've ever had. The orange salad was light and refreshing not overly dressed. read more

High Hand Cafe - New American Near Me - Loomis, California

We went on a busy day for brunch and expected to wait. It was about a 45 minute wait but there is a bunch to do while waiting. We sat inside and it was a bit warm. The crab cakes were amazing and I would get them again. I got the goat cheese pizza and someone else got the pepperoni pizza and we were all really underwhelmed with the flavor. The crust was good but the flavor was not there so we asked for balsamic vinegar and that did help a bit. Someone got the salmon bowl and loved it. I think the prices are too high for simple things, like $18 for a single pancake with no sides. The hand-made lemonade is great but not worth the $8. read more

High Hand Cafe - Pizza - New American Near Me - Loomis, California

I'm giving this three stars mainly because of the front-of-house experience. We came for Sunday brunch and were quoted a 1-1.5 hr wait, which we were fine with. However, the hostess's attitude made the wait frustrating. She gave vague answers while looking visibly annoyed, avoided eye contact, and often sighed or rolled her eyes when guests asked about wait times. After the initial 1.5 hours had passed, someone from our group checked in and she sounded irritated just being asked for an update. We also had a child scrape his hand, and while I thought about asking for a Band-Aid, watching her interact with other guests made it clear it probably wasn't worth it, so we went back to our car for first aid. I understand it was a very busy day, but this is the first interaction guests have, and it really sets the tone of the rest of the meal. Once we were seated, the experience improved significantly. The setting is lovely, with gardens, a greenhouse, and a koi pond that makes waiting more enjoyable. The servers were friendly and helpful, made good recommendations, and everyone in our group enjoyed their food. Drinks were delicious too. Overall, the food, service, and atmosphere were excellent, but the hostess experience was disappointing enough to bring the rating down. This place would likely benefit from an additional hostess during peak hours or may be hire someone who actually wants to talk to people. read more

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First time at High Hand Café and I'm really glad we made a reservation for a Saturday morning at 9am because this place gets packed. Parking was easy, but finding the café was part of the experience since you walk through the nursery before reaching the restaurant. The hostess greeted us right away and service was excellent from start to finish. We had the breakfast burrito and eggs Benedict. I ordered the garden Benedict and added bacon, which was a great call. The Benedict was good. The burritos were decent, probably around a 3.5 out of 5, but the potatoes were solid. Espresso was exactly what you would expect, simple and well done. The ambience is what really makes this place special. It feels like you are dining inside a bright, open greenhouse surrounded by plants and flowers. Tons of natural light, greenery everywhere, and just a really cool, relaxed vibe. Easily one of the more unique cafés in the Placer County area. After eating we walked around the nursery, which has a koi pond, beautiful plants, a great succulent selection, and a few little shops tucked throughout. Overall a really cool spot and somewhere I would definitely bring friends from out of town. I would absolutely come back. read more

High Hand Cafe - New American Near Me - Loomis, California

Be sure to reserve ahead of time on their website! I can see why this place gets busy, especially with large parties to partake in festivities together, surrounded by beautiful nature scenery. That being said, make no mistake you're paying for the gorgeous ambience and scenery. IMHO, the food was mediocre. Service was fantastic and, with our reservation, our party of 5 was seated promptly. Food was good, don't get me wrong, but not worth all the hype surrounding the tons of egg benedict reviews and at the price point compared to others similar. We've had much better egg benedict worth around the same price, if not cheaper. Was also shocked when pancakes for $17 only included 2 pancakes, not even blueberry pancakes were available per our server. Pancakes were medicore.. we've had better from mom and pops breakfast joints. Breakfast burrito was subpar compared to other Mexican spots. Crab cakes were decent, but not anything special nor at the level of other steakhouses at the same price point. This eatery is wonderful for any occasion if you're looking for gorgeuous surroundings, especially with incredible greenery all around. Just don't expect much from the food. We were told the wild hibiscus sparkler was popular and tasty so we went with it instead of the classic mimosas. We beg to differ.. should've stuck to the original plan with mimosas! Definitely recommend to give this spot a try, if you haven't already. Although we won't be returning, we were grateful for the experience! read more

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What a delight, every time we go! Even the wait (which can be often) is softened with the fish watching by. The koi pond and wandering around in the plants. (If you haven't been? The restaurant is located IN a working nursery) Outdoor pizza bar is also an option to waiting. Easy to find in Loomis with MUCH improved parking; this is a Destination! Families enjoy it and are generally well behaved. They love the fish! Food and beverages are ALL beautifully prepared and served by friendly people. (Can be noisy for those with hearing. Aids) Too; you can purchase jams, jellies, and other specialty foods in the attached store. Evenings are completely different. Visit the website! A place that's worthy of more than one visit! read more

Such a super cute spot with good food. The atmosphere is charming and makes it a fun place to relax and enjoy a meal. I also love that they serve alcoholic beverages..always a plus in my book! Great vibes, tasty food, and a lovely setting. Will definitely be back. read more

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This is absolutely one of the cutest diner/café/stores/gardens that I've been to, all in one. If I were hosting family, I would absolutely take them here because there is so much to do and see. It wasn't hard to get a table on a weekday, and although there is both indoor and outdoor seating and the walls look thin, the whole area is well heated. We were seated right by a Christmas tree and had ample space and privacy for our conversation/catch up lunch! We decided to split a pizza, as they looked quite large and delicious at other tables, and we were able to get half butternut squash and half chicken pesto. We also got coffee, which the waiter was attentive about filling up. I would be happy with this place for the vibe and ambience alone, but the great quality of the food made it a true stand out in my mind! I will definitely be back! read more

High Hand Cafe - Pizza - New American Near Me - Loomis, California

High Hand is one of those rare places that feels genuinely cared for. Beautiful grounds, thoughtful details everywhere, and a calm, welcoming atmosphere that invites you to slow down instead of rush through. Whether you come for the plants, the café, or just a quiet walk, it feels like a place that gives more than it takes. I always leave feeling a little more grounded than when I arrived. read more

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Lovely lunch spot. Gorgeous surroundings with being located in a nursery/garden center. We shared the pulled chicken pizza which was made in their authentic pizza oven and boy was it yummy! Very recommended UNLESS you're going on a date afterwards. The pesto had a garlic punch. I LOVE this and it was delicious but be careful Wait staff were friendly. Wine was cold and crisp. A great lunch! read more

Food... fantastic. Had a cider chicken Sammie with Brie and apple.... Fresh homemade potato salad along with a brick fired pizza . Waitress was kind and efficient. Lovely grounds to tour after eating. Make rezzies. Easy to do:) will be back to the brewing company for some drinks and live music!! read more

High Hand Cafe - Darling place and grounds. Check it out! - New American Near Me - Loomis, California

Recently visited for a bridal shower luncheon. Cute space with nice aesthetics. A plus if you like plants, because it is located close to a plant store! My party and I ordered a bunch and shared. Everything we had was delicious--drinks and food. We enjoyed our time there. read more

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Came for brunch with friends. Arrived around 1030 and lots of people. Seating available inside and outside. Outside had heaters placed throughout the area. Food tasted good and service was okay. Parking is available in parking lot and street parking. read more

Stopped in on Friday morning to meet a friend for lunch. Parking was a little bit difficult as they get extremely busy! After waiting for 20min we were seated inside. Our waitress was extremely accommodating and removed a chair from our 4 seat table so that we had space for my sons stroller. I really appreciated this gesture. After perusing the menu I ordered their iced lemonade ( free refills). I was a bit dissatisfied by the lemonade as it didn't taste fresh and lacked a bit of flavor. For my main I ordered one of their sandwiches with a potato salad side. Both were flavorful and portions were filling! Of course we are at a nursery and so there are many insects around - there were many bees and flys circling our food. Would have been nice to have fans at the tables to help us keep the insects away! read more

High Hand Cafe - Sandwhich with potato salad - New American Near Me - Loomis, California

I gave my "EXPERIENCE" here a perfect rating because of just a lot of different aspects despite the food not necessarily as good as the overall rating. With that said, just the vibes ambiance location gets 5 star. You want to impress someone from out of town and this is a nice place to do so. Has some hallmark vibes. Just to even getting here driving through a bit of small town Loomis. Has all that charm, feels, and as mentioned--the Hallmark feels. Before or after you eat you can walk the grounds that has the garden area, or inside the rest of the High Hand grounds. So quite an experience all on its own. The staff has always been great the few times we've dined here. Always nice and attentive. The food is a bit pricey for brunch affair and portion. BUT the quality feels above standard more affordable diner fare. Also the menu is not overwhelming. The pizzas are high quality and are wood fired in those stone ovens. So yea, definitely go here if you haven't. read more

Absolutely wonderful! Beautiful place to eat, friendly service, and delicious food. We shared a pizza and it was great. Added dessert to complete the meal. If you're hungry and aren't getting dessert you might want your own pizza, but it worked out perfectly for us. Being seated inside the greenhouse thingy was so nice because it wasn't too hot. And who doesn't like to be surrounded by plants!? read more

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Overall, the food was good, however, it was not anything crazy, other than the crab cakes. Though, the ambiance and nursery is beautiful. It is a perfect lunch date location or place to get plants and pots. If you do plan on coming to the cafe, I'd recommend making reservations because it gets extremely busy, even on weekdays. Food: (4/5) Housemade Potatoes Chips ($15): The artichoke dip was very bright and lemony, a little too much for my own personal taste. Though, the chips paired nicely with it because the seasoning was on the saltier side to cut down on the citrus. Not a must have but worth trying. (5/5) Crab Cakes ($22): These were the best crab cakes I've ever had. It tasted so fresh and you could taste the bits of crab. The aioli and salad was the perfect pairing. The dressing that they used brighten up the flavors of the crab cake. I'd highly recommend this. (3.5/5) Apple Wood Bacon & Pear ($26): As someone who does not like bluecheese, this pizza was not for me. Every bite tasted just like blue cheese. (3.5/5) Grilled Fresh Albacore Tuna Melt ($22): It was nothing special, it tasted just like an ordinary tuna melt. The bread was very soft and moist. Drink: (5/5) Mimosa & Wild Hibiscus Sparkler Carafe ($35): As someone who does not like the taste of sparkling wine, this was sweet and delicious. Though, the hibiscus flavor was not very strong or fragrant. Service & Ambiance: (5/5) The server was so friendly, attentive, and fast. She would often check in on us, making sure everything was up to our standards. She never left our waters empty, often refilling it before we have the chance to ask for more. The ambiance and scenery was beautiful. Though, it did get quite hot, so I'd recommend going on a cooler day. read more

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Stopped in on Saturday around 10:30 am. We were surprised that we were able to be seated in their lovely garden patio along with our dogs . We were served water and waiter took our drink order. The staff didn't refill our water even after asking different staff. When our food arrived, we asked for plates. Food was cooling down, so we grabbed extra plates ourselves. We split a grilled shrimp salad. We would have like the salad first but everything came at the same time. The pizzas were delicious - pepperoni and Chicken Pesto. read more

High Hand Cafe - Pepperoni pizza, Chicken Pesto pizza, grilled shrimp salad - New American Near Me - Loomis, California

On our way home from squaw on Easter Day. We pulled off in Loomis to try and find a place to eat. High hand Cafe had great ratings on Yelp and close of the freeway. Pleasantly surprised how big the whole place is with the Brewery , stores, nursery and music stage. ( with music) we had a 30 min. Wait. Not bad for Easter Day. We shared the apple cider chicken sandwich. Was enough for the both of us. Chicken was moist. Service attentive. Ambiance beautiful with plants surrounding the restaurant. We will be back. read more

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Good food good service and after you eat you can look around at the nursery. They have a nice variety of plants and garden art.

Have been here many times with excellent experience. Last few times, the host's acts like they are sick of people. Like, what are we even doing asking to be seated. Baffled at the attitude of the hostesses. Also, "I don't have anything for an hour but we close on a hour but I can put you done if you want?" Like what? Just list some brain cells. Anyhow, I know it can be a great place with a bit of an attitude adjustment from the hostesses who always seem to be annoyed. Long story short, the last three times walking into this place just made me lose my appetite altog read more

High Hand Cafe - Writing the review near the restaurant. Beautiful place. Terrible host attitude. - New American Near Me - Loomis, California

We Love this place it is so beautiful and a wonderful nursery. I always bring my friends here to eat and look around. It is such a peaceful place to run away in. read more

This review is for both the nursery, and the café. We arrived for brunch on a Sunday afternoon, and put our name down for a table for four. The wait was about 45 minutes which was perfect because we wanted to browse the nursery before it got too hot outside. They have an extensive, and broad selection of both indoor, and outdoor pants. I had my heart set on bringing home a multi-colored lantana. After about 40 minutes of plant browsing, we were called to our table. They have a great brunch menu. We ordered a classic eggs benedict, a banana bread French toast, and a salmon salad. Everything was delightful, we'd never had Eggs Benedict on a delicious buttermilk biscuit before, but the star of the show was...you guessed it, the banana bread French toast. It was everything you could imagine, and more. We have not stopped craving it since. After a delicious brunch, we went back to the nursery to find a multi-colored lantana. It was about 3:45 pm, and we started getting rushed by nursery employees. We were confused because it was so early in the afternoon. Well, unbeknownst to us, they close at 4pm! They told us they would keep a register open for us, so we requested help to find a multi-colored lantana. After we secured our plant we hurried back to the cashier, but were told by an employee that it was too plate to complete our purchase. We were confused, because minutes earlier we were told they'd hold a cashier open for us. We thought we'd go to the register to make sure, and she was in fact waiting for us. We checked out at 3:59 pm, and all was good in the world. Just know if you plan to visit, their hours are: Mon-Sat 9am-5pm; Sun 9am-4pm. Next time we visit (and we will visit again for both pants, and brunch), we will plan accordingly, because it takes a couple hours to browse their indoor and outdoor plant inventory. read more

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I visited High Hand Cafe for brunch with my friends. We made reservations online a week prior so that we could secure our spots! We loved the atmosphere, just beautiful scenery and vibes. Surrounded by a nursery, this cafe is a perfect little spot for shopping, people watching and calm. Did I mention a coy pond?! The menu options were great, we were able to find brunch items, lunch, salads, sandwiches and pizzas! They even have a kids menu for kids under 12 years. I think if you're looking for a wonderful spot to enjoy with friends and family, this is it! Wait staff were great, came by often to refill coffee and waters. The food was delicious (I ordered the butternut squash salad with chicken). read more

Cafe was a great venue for a large group. Food 5 stars, staff 5 stars. We were at the table for several hours and then toured the nursery and spent several hours in the shops and the high hand brewery. Guys at the bar were exceptional. Waitstaff at our table at the brewery was the only disappointment for the day. Asked about a hoppy IPA and she was very surly, said she didn't know what I was talking about and told me to read the menu. read more

What a perfect place to have a bite to eat! There's ample seating, and in spite of showing up on a Sunday (and on a local high school's graduation day), we were surprisingly seated immediately! The staff was very nice and attentive from the moment we walked in. The ambiance is beautiful, between all the plants and just the open feel of the restaurant, just felt like a breath of fresh air (Literally and figuratively)! Drinks and food were good. My pomegranate mimosa hit the spot. And since it was our first visit, my table mates and I shared everything so we could sample more from the menu. We started with the Oktoberfest pretzel...the texture and taste of the pretzel was amazing but we thought the beer cheese was a little bland. We had the banana bread French toast...whoever the culinary genius was who thought to turn banana bread into French toast, I want to thank you. It was delightful. The breakfast burrito definitely benefited from a dash of hot sauce but it was good. The classic eggs Benedict was delicious. Speaking of culinary geniuses, instead of having it be on an English muffin, High Hand Cafe serves theirs on a buttermilk biscuit...the buttery flakiness is exactly what my eggs Benedict's have always been missing! All in all, this was overall a great experience and we will definitely be back to try more menu items! read more

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This is one of my favorite places, always a five. I am going to review several visits in this one review just so I can utilize all of my photos that I've taken and share all these lovely dishes. The service is always top-notch, and I just love The garden vibe, it's always packed and buzzing! It can take a little while to get in, but worth the wait. Best brunch in the area! read more

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Super cute cafe located inside a gorgeous nursery with the best assortment of maples and hydrangeas. It's a nice place to stop for a casual lunch bite, especially if you're already shopping at the nursery- but I wouldn't recommend to go out of your way for it. The bacon and pear galette was dry and not tasty at all. The Benedict had good bread, but it was just okay. Apparently the sandwich was decent, though. read more

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Such a cute place! Wait time was over an hour on a weekend but it was worth the wait. Drinks are cute and food is good! read more

High Hand Cafe - Koi fish pond - New American Near Me - Loomis, California

Always have an excellent dining experience at High Hand. Our waiter was very attentive and provided excellent service. I ordered the salmon salad and it was delicious. It's such a lovely venue. Highly recommend. read more

4 stars for the ambiance! This is definitely one of the top spots for a lovely outing with friends or family -- I especially love sitting outdoors. The service is solid, and this time around, the food was noticeably better. I wouldn't say it was amazing just yet, but I'm still excited to come back and try more, especially the pizzas I've heard great things about. For breakfast, I ordered the French toast, which was really unique because it's made with banana bread. It's a fun dish, but it doesn't come with anything, so I think it would be best to share it along with another entree or with a bit of fruit or chicken-sausage side. My friend had the breakfast burrito and said it was just okay. Overall, the food was definitely better on my second visit, and I'm hopeful I'll find that perfect dish next time. read more

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All amazing today! Loved how everyone was super friendly and accommodating! We love to visit and will be back!!

We were super excited to try this place out. When we arrived at the check in booth, the hostess was apologizing to another person before us for the hour wait. No problem here, my husband and i patiently waited.. however, as we were waiting another party arrived behind us. Once the hostess was done with the person before us, she immediately checked in the party BEHIND us. She just skipped over us, didn't greet us or nothing. We felt invisible. Very aesthetically pleasing place, but unfortunately we just did not feel welcome. read more

Such a cute spot. You walk through a coffee shop to get to the restaurant and after breakfast, we went further down to visit the cute shops. A lot of plants, paintings, and cute stuff. There is also a brewery if you keep walking that has live music at times. Breakfast was amazing. The food came out really quickly. The pancake was soft and delicious. Their seasonal spritz was light and not too strong. The bendicts come on biscuits which is SO GOOD. I don't think I can have benedicts on english muffins ever again. Ha. Everything tasted great and homemade. Our server was attentive and very kind. Kept our drinks filled and checked on us constantly. Can't wait to come back! read more

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