This is a long overdue review, but Lenise's Café is easily one of the best cafés in Sacramento. From the hospitality to the service to how quickly everything comes out, they truly do it all right. I came here for brunch with friends and had an amazing experience. The owner Jeff is incredibly kind and goes above and beyond to make sure everything is perfect with great service, great food, and generous portions. I couldn't even finish my meal and had to take it home, and it still tasted just as good the next day. I've also been here for a friend's birthday during their karaoke wine night and it was such a fun and memorable experience. This place is truly a hidden gem in Sacramento and deserves way more recognition. I highly recommend the tri tip sandwich with their au jus. It is so good. The fries are amazing and their menu has great options from breakfast and brunch to dinner. The steak and potatoes is another standout for dinner and their desserts are also worth trying. Lani is such an amazing person and the overall atmosphere from the staff to the customers just makes you feel welcome. I genuinely love this place and have to stop myself from driving all the way into Sacramento just to eat here all the time. read more

Lenise's Cafe - Pumpkin muffin - Cafes Near Me - West Sacramento, California

Met a friend here for lunch on a Tuesday afternoon. As soon as I walked in a was greeted and directed to where the menus were located. After looking through the menu and making a decision, I went back up to the counter where you place your order with the cashier. I placed my order, received my number sign and sat down at a table. There is quite a bit of seating inside and outside as well. It was chilly so we sat inside. It was cozy and they've decorated for the holidays. I ordered the French dip panini special (has a few more things on the panini like chipotle aioli and grilled onions. It came with the au jus to dip the panini in. It was delicious and I pulls order it again. The flavor was fantastic and the aioli elevated it. I also had an iced mocha which was on the sweet side for me but still good. There is plenty of parking in the lot. And everyone in the restaurant was very nice and friendly. read more

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Good place to sit down and dine or for a quick bite. Service is quick. There's limited indoor seating but plentiful outdoor seating. It's a cute cafe located in the same plaza as my taekwondo's class so I come here quite often. My son loves getting the grilled cheese sandwich on sourdough here. I request no butter on the bread to be a bit healthier and he loves it. My go to is the veggie pesto crepe. It's fulfilling and big enough to share with my kids. The potatoes are my absolute favorite in this dish. It's crispy and covered in cheese. The only turn off is that they resell and repackage Costco products including bars and baked goods. For a cafe, I was expecting homemade baked goods really. read more

Lenise's Cafe - Veggie Pesto Crepe - Cafes Near Me - West Sacramento, California

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Was dropping my dog off at the VCA and stumbled into this quirky coffee filled with patrons on a Saturday morning. It's clear this is a local gem as everyone seems to know each other. The decor has artwork for sale and a Parisian theme. Everyone behind the counter is warm and friendly. I had their spicy mocha a peanut butter cookie that was soft and fresh. The coffee was yummy. read more

Lenise's Cafe - Cafes Near Me - West Sacramento, California

I've heard a lot of locals rave about Lenise's Cafe, so we finally decided to try it. Just a heads up ,this isn't a full sit-down service experience. You order at the counter, grab your own napkins, and condiments are set up in a corner for you to get yourself. Not necessarily a bad thing, but something to know before going in. The biggest surprise for us was the portion sizes. I ordered two pancakes with bacon, eggs, and a side of fruit. The fruit "side" consisted of one grape, one small slice of pineapple, one blueberry, and one slice of strawberry ,it honestly felt more like a garnish than an actual side. The eggs were very small, and the meal didn't come with toast. Even the orange juice was on the smaller side. For two breakfast plates, we paid $47, which felt pretty expensive considering the portions. I'm an average-sized adult and left still feeling hungry... The vibe inside felt a little all over the place, but I did appreciate that they sell and support local products like breads. Overall, I'm glad we tried it since it's talked about so highly, but based on our experience, we probably won't return. read more

Lenise's Cafe - Small portions - Cafes Near Me - West Sacramento, California

The more I go to Lenise's, the more I enjoy the quiet atmosphere and friendly service! It's a bit tucked away from the main road and seems to be a local favorite in West Sacramento. I usually visit on weekends with friends and I like that they have a strong variety of meals for all types of dietary needs! I'm a big fan of their wraps and omelettes personally! The portions are generous and the pricing is reasonable. Would recommend if you're in the area or by the dog park and looking for a bite to eat! They also have a dog friendly outdoor section! read more

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Cute little cafe nestled inside a shopping center in West Sac. I met a friend for a meeting and ordered the dirty banana chai (blended)...absolutely delicious! I believe the young man who helped us was named Owen; very nice young man. I did not have a meal but my friend's meal (see pic) looked scrumptious and enough to feed three or four! The pastries looked amazing as well as the menu offerings so I will be returning. Love the outdoor patio with the comfy seating also. read more

Lenise's Cafe - Iced Dirty Spiced Chai - Cafes Near Me - West Sacramento, California

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Their are so many options here to choose from. The workers here really makes sure to have options for anyone (even vegan options) and really cares about their customers and making sure they have a good experience eating here. As far as the food, I've never had any complaints, everything's made to order, fresh ingredients and parking... their is lots of available parking (unlike going to midtown and having to pay for it). If you're looking for a clean cafe, with good parking, kind workers who make food/drinks fast, and wanting to support your local small business, Lenises is the way to go. I'll be back very soon! read more

Lenise's Cafe - turkey pesto panini - Cafes Near Me - West Sacramento, California

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I checked this cafe out due to a work-friend recommendation. I am impressed by the cafe's decor, which reminds me of a time when I was on vacation in Paris last year. The hospitality, cleanliness, service, and food (sandwich, crepe, wrap, appetizer, lunch/dinner menu) were immaculate. There are also a variety of drink options to complement your food. However, food for thought: This is not the type of "cafe" where you will need to feel full. This is a cafe, not a restaurant, so know the difference and get educated rather than being a keyboard warrior. LOL! If you want to feel full, go to a sit-down restaurant or a buffet, or dine at home. I hardly ever get full when I go to Starbucks or Dutch Bros. LMAO! Pros: -Friendly Staff. I was greeted by Jeff who worked at the Cash Register and Andrei who served me my meal. I was checked once in a while to see how my meal went or refill on water as I was dining outside. -Great place to go on a date. -Has outdoor sitting. -Plenty of parking -Clean bathroom -They do catering as well for your work/home/special occasion needs. Cons: -NONE! Now, the question is, will I be back? Most definitely. After my meal, I had a Matcha Tea Latte to-go, and the drink was perfect to end my Chicken Pesto Crepe, which wasn't too heavy on my stomach! Which I liked. Thank you! read more

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The location is good for the area. It's deep in the heart of south West Sac (Southport). It's a bit far from the freeway but close to many surrounding neighborhoods. There are a couple of shops in the shopping center. The service is amazing! The owner is extremely friendly and made a small conversation with us. All the people eating there seemed like "regulars". This really is a divey hole in the wall breakfast spot. They had many options for food and drinks. Although it was slightly busy when I went, our meal came out quickly. The flavor was really good. My eggs and toast were cooked to perfection and seasoned with just the right amount. I know you can't get toast wrong but I thought their bread and butter was fantastic. The prices are also good. You can expect to walk out of here for around $20 for a meal for two making this a ($) for me. Bottom line/TLDR: amazing customer service! read more

Lenise's Cafe - The dining area - Cafes Near Me - West Sacramento, California

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This place is a nice neighborhood cafe. The servers are warm and welcoming. I ordered a strawberry, caramel, whipped cream crepe, topped with chocolate. It was pretty good. Although, if I had one comment, I would say that the crepe was cold when I ate it within 2 minutes of receiving it. As well, the whipped cream was a not as whipped as I would have liked. Overall, I would rate this place a location I would come back again and try something else on the menu because of the service and the coziness of the location. read more

Lenise's Cafe - Strawberry, Chocolate, Caramel and whipped cream crepe - Cafes Near Me - West Sacramento, California

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A local favorite that I've been meaning to try for some time now. The coffee was really really good and well prepped. The burrito and bagel were on the dry side and just ok. Nothing to rave about really. Not bad, but not good. The crowd at the time which is no fault to the restaurant didn't make me feel welcomed. Sometimes that happens in this used to be small town. The locals get a little snobby but the newer generation is very welcoming My main issue with the burrito is that everything seemed like a separate bite. One bite of a big raw tomato, then one bite of a lightly cooked spinach, then one bite of potato. It didn't appear to be intermingled. Anyways, I'll give it another try but I just won't be rushing back. read more

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I have been here more than a handful of times...mainly breakfast and brunch times. Such a cute spot and they host a variety of fun events too like live music, karaoke, etc. Still haven't made it to one, but hope to someday. This particular day I stopped in after getting a mani next door at Tina's Hair and Nail salon (yes I gave them another shot). I was starving so ordered a bacon breakfast burrito and subbed in Cheddar cheese and also added potatoes per the suggestion of the cashier. It did not disappoint! Their breakfast burrito is also extra healthy with the addition of spinach, bell pepper, and fresh tomato. It was a nice, fresh surprise. I should note that this is an order at the counter then grab a number and seat yourself inside or outside then they bring the food to you. There is a line at times and they get kind of busy, but not too much to scare me away. I ordered a large honey Latte. I asked for nonfat milk but they only had 2%...that's ok- just a splurge day for me. Love this spot and service is pretty great. Look forward to checking out an event/happy hour sometime. read more

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Came to Lanise's cafe hoping to find a good crepe and they delivered! The baked goodies were amazing, and the food was delicious!! Cute cafe and the friendly staff made the visit there even more enjoyable! Highly recommend this cute, friendly and yummy cafe! read more

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The place is super cozy and great. The service is amazing! They are very friendly and attentive. I been coming here for coffee but now I wanna try the food. They have baked goods and it's very delicious. read more

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Had a great breakfast with coffee, that didn't break the bank. The service was great. And I love the cozy atmosphere.

Small, intimate and hospitable vibe to this cafe. A very friendly staff. Outdoor furnishings for those who want any more space outside. They serve Chocolate Fish Coffee. Their breakfast are delicious. They have karaoke nites as well. Definitely worth a trip to West Sacramento read more

I'm not a coffee expert so I can't say things like "I taste the floral notes from the beans plucked from Guadalajara" or pretend like I can taste fruit notes when most of the time I just get coffee to wake me up. What makes a cafe experience enjoyable is the ambiance and the customer service. 5/5 customer service. The two ladies were very friendly and helped me pick out a drink and even sign up for rewards. And while I waited for my drink, I set down and couldn't help but feel homey. Plenty of art around the room to look at, they even have the local newspaper!l read more

My family loves Lenise's Cafe crepes (especially the Nutella strawberry one)! The sandwiches are fresh and delicious. read more

Lenise's Cafe - Delicious Strawberry Nutella Crepe - Cafes Near Me - West Sacramento, California

The omelette is delicious and the fruit is fresh. The to go side of fruit seemed unusually small. I'm not sure if the food was the best part or the customer service. I got my food to go but I enjoyed the music that was playing and I appreciated the art on the walls. Overall I enjoyed my experience here read more

Lenise's Cafe - Cafe omelette to go - Cafes Near Me - West Sacramento, California

I came here to work remotely with my wife as this is one of the few places that West Sac offers in regard to local cafes. We arrived a couple minutes after they opened so the space was really calm; perfect place to get some work done in the morning. We tried to look for a menu and we noticed that they were all placed where orders are taken. We had to wait for the first guest to order just to look at the menu, we ended up ordering their cafe omelet and a large spiced chai latte. The service was decent, but the omelet and latte were pretty good, however, it was served in a scratched up plastic plate which turned me off a little bit. The cafe was very contradictory of what it wants to identify itself. Right away, you can tell that there's love for Parisian chic elegance, yet there's a bunch of non elegant choices made such as the use of plastic plates, there's also space decoration covering the ceiling lights and resin table tops among other things. It also needed a bit of cleaning as there were dust build up covering the kitchen ceiling as well as the curtain covering transom of the patio door. It felt like the home of an eclectic individual who has many interests and couldn't pick which theme to choose from. The cafe is really cozy with plenty of seats for both indoor and outdoor which makes a good place to work remotely in. They also have good food and a nice staff who's willing to attend for your needs. read more

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This little cafe is a hidden gem. I've been going here every so often since they opened over a decade ago. My favorite coffee drink is the tuxedo mocha. Happy hour is always a great time too (hello mimosas!). Vegetarian, vegan, gluten free and keto options are also available for those on special diets/dietary restrictions, so there's something for everyone here. read more

Tiny little coffee shop with a decidedly fun flair. Service is warm and inviting (until they get to know you, then it gets more fun. Another great Mimosa flight. Excellent coffee. Everything I've had on the menus is delicious! Best selection of hot sauces around. The breakfast crepe is still my favorite. read more

It's a good thing I don't let a couple of ridiculous reviews. Judge my opinion this place is an excellent little café. Super friendly service will definitely be going back when I'm in town. read more

Lenise's Cafe - Ham, cheese, and egg omelette - Cafes Near Me - West Sacramento, California

Such a cute place! We went for breakfast. He got the bagel breakfast sandwich and said it was perfect. I have celiacs and got the ham and cheese omelet (delish!) with gluten free toast. Also had the breakfast potatoes. The food was really good. The staff was super kind and attentive. We absolutely will return soon to try the lunch foods! Thank you! read more

We love having Lenise's in West Sac! While small inside, they have a great outdoor patio with plenty of umbrellas and couches. They have great options for coffees and also have a food menu. I haven't tried much in the way of bites, but we like to stop here for coffee or a mimosa! Everyone behind the counter is friendly and happy to help. It's a fantastic local business that we love to support! read more

Absolutely incredible food, drinks, service, and prices!! I ordered the Caesar salad wrap and a mango mimosa and both items were incredible. I noted that they provided full glasses instead of flutes for the mimosa, and they had lots of different flavors. I went with a few girlfriends and they all thought the food was incredible and very fresh. We also had the pumpkin muffin and lemon loaf and they were both some of the moistest pastries I've had. All of the staff went above and beyond to ensure we enjoyed ourselves. We got to meet Lenise herself and she was such a sweetheart! We will all be back very soon! read more

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I took my daughter to this cute cafe for mother and daughter bonding and the people were so amazing, super sweet food great facility clean. They for sure had that down south hospitality, right here in California. They even sold tea. Oh!!! What I treat I was sold and complete when I heard that. Try it, you will not be disappointed not at all read more

It's hospital/ school cafeteria level food. Look at the size of my panini. $10 for that?? The sliced turkey was store bought packaged average meh. I added onions to my panini but they were diced so they were falling out all over the place. My wife's wrap was super underfilled and in the end her plate was full of tortilla scraps. The bruschetta was not bruschetta. A lil' pesto- okay. They melted some cheese (mozzarella when it should be parmesan) on untoasted slices of a baguette. Very little (if any) basil or olive oil or garlic even happening?? And topping it with diced onions?? Very odd. Soggy bread too. Our table had a bum leg, I nearly knocked it over a few times probably because I'm so strong from lifting. The space is small and they were setting up for an event so they were constantly moving tables and chairs, lots of noise and commotion. The only positive: the radio played Norah Jones. Never again. read more

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Felt very at home here. Very mellow ambiance and just lovely inside and out. Typically get the veggie grilled sandwich and chipotle chicken wrap here coupled with the banana chai and peaches and cream frappes. Lenise, Deanna, and Jeff are all super awesome at what they do. They made me feel very welcome here, and they are very detailed and considerate of our food modifications and dietary restrictions. They made helpful suggestions and worked around our needs in a very patient and thoughtful manner. Such a one of a kind business that really cares about their customers. You cannot go wrong here! read more

I ordered a BLT sandwich. It came with Turkey and Avocado. The Turkey and Avocado was so small you could not see it!!! It was $11.99 and it didn't come with anything else. No fries, no side salad and not even a pickle. It had a lot of mayonnaise on it. That was the only thing they were generous with. I left there still hungry. That was the smallest BLT I have ever seen. Will not be back. They are not very friendly either. read more

New menu!! Loved the cheeseburger and fries. Still love this small local spot after all these years. Service is always great, and it's a perfect place to meet up with family and friends. I mainly enjoy being out on the patio, Lenise has done a great job making it cozy. If feeling like a mimosa, definitely go to Lenise's for one, or two...;0)) read more

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So, this place is averaging 4 stars, huh? That's cool. Different strokes from different folks, as they say. About 20 years ago, when I was a wee lad going to UC Davis, I got a part time job at a sandwich cafe/coffeehouse/winehouse, that didn't really have an identity. This place reminded me of it. Random wine bottles scattered throughout, a random section for the "cafe," and a grill in the back. I ordered a cheese omelette, where they wouldn't let me sub a bagel for bread. This is important, because the omelette comes with either fruit or bread. I decided on fruit, and ordered a bagel and cream cheese on the side. The fruit consisted of a sliver of strawberry, two grapes that tasted frozen, and about three blueberries. Kind of pathetic, considering it is $4+ for a bagel on the side. The omelette tasted about how it looks like. I had to add butter, cream cheese, AND ketchup to give my breakfast meal a taste. My wife enjoyed the Pesto panini sandwich, but the size was almost as if it were a catered event, not someone's lunch. It also was "a la carte," in the sense of the price did not include anything else, i.e. fruit, chips, fries, etc. She also ordered a white mocha type drink, which she said was good....so yay for their coffee station. $40+ for miniscule, flavorless food, does not make me want to return any time soon. Was hungry when I came, and was hungry when I left read more

Lenise's Cafe - It tasted how it looks....next to the "bountiful" side of fruit - Cafes Near Me - West Sacramento, California

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Local own cafe. Great coffee and food. It's a hidden gem tucked away in South Port of West Sacramento. Great little spot to sip on coffee and visit with friends. They also serve wine and beer. read more

Walt from Walt's Adventures here and I am at this little know cafe in West Sacramento. We had breakfast and each one was perfectly presented with great tastes. If you want a wide selection of coffees and breakfasts... look no further. read more

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Just finished the most scrumptious burger wrap! And I am very picky about the taste and smell of red meat! Unbelievably delicious meat snd fresh vegetables; job well done! I'll definitely go back for my next burger cravings! Everything and everyone is fabulous at this cute place! read more

Absolutely love Lenise's! Tried the new French dip, highly recommend. Wonderful customer experience.

Always a welcoming atmosphere. Food smells amazing. Staff very nice. There is always specials through out the week. read more

Lenise's Cafe - Pumpkin spice latte iced is amazing. - Cafes Near Me - West Sacramento, California

My first time here.. decided to order a French dip panini with au jus and wow was it gross.. the au jus smelled like a cheap broth cube mixed with water which I know is how some places make au jus but the real kicker was the sandwich.. it was smothered in some kind of white sauce and the meat.. eww I don't know where they get this type of meat but it tasted fake and chewy.. giving this place 2 stars because the young man working there was very nice and the store was clean... but will definitely not be back because that food was inedible. read more

Just ordered a wonderful Greek salad took them a while to prepare, but you could tell it was made with love and it had so many healthy ingredients and a wonderful salad dressing. I think it was $12 plus tax so you can sit inside or sit outside. Yes Jefferson is a busy street but it's still nice. They have it very relaxing and it was very healthy and good. read more