Most people visit Baker and Cook for its bakery: breakfast and lunch. But Nick Demerest, formerly…read moreof Chez Panisse, brings the same culinary excellence he showed at Harvest Moon to Baker and Cook on Friday and Saturday evenings. Easily some of the best food in Sonoma, and clearly the best value anywhere in wine country, Nick's perfectly seasoned and generous entrees outshine local restaurants that charge twice the price. The homemade ravioli and bouillabaise we had last night were beautifully presented and delicious. The wine list is small but provides carefully selected bottles at near retail--half of what other restaurants would charge. And you get the same friendly and attentive service here that we loved at Harvest Moon. From the front, the restaurant looks like a fast food outlet in a strip center, but the back patio is generous and quiet. Not luxurious, but friendly and comfortable--like dining on your own porch. Our new favorite in Sonoma.

Shame on me for driving by this place time and time again. It is a sleeper! The sign is faded, it…read morelooks like there is no parking... well that's my lame excuse. Plus I'm always skeptical of counter ordering... more lameness. I had the best scrambled eggs and de-caf Americano I have ever had in my life! I ordered the biscuits and gravy, which is really very good, not a classic in the genre, but if you are a collector of biscuits-and-gravy, do definitely order it. And that's how you are going to get those scrambled eggs. My bride had the Bagel with Smoked Salmon + Avocado. Among the best bagels I've had, and very generous portions of salmon and avocado beautifully arranged. We share plates and the bagel+salmon+scrambled eggs were over-the-top. Do stop in, they are very friendly at the counter, the patio is calling, and if there are any baguettes left when you leave, leave with one. I already miss it and can't wait to go back. And that's rare...

Food was delicious and service was amazing! Very organized cafe and everybody was nice.read more

Cute little bakery on our stop in the little Sonoma Plaza on the way back home…read more A kind grandpa sitting on the patio welcomed us in and said it was good. Got the banana bread, tuna melt, and chia pudding with granola added. Everything was good. The banana bread was good warmed up, a nice sugary hard top layer. The chia pudding was very good, not sugary at all and tastes healthy like i like it with lots of fresh strawberries and the granola i recommend adding for &1.50. The tuna melt was delicious! Reminds me how my mom would make it growing up, i tasted hints of blu cheese very subtle and nice amount of onions. Def recommend checking out when passing thru area. The staff was also very kind. Enough tables inside and outside.

A cozy nice place to grab one of their very tasty fruit pop tarts and some coffee. They have a…read morevariety of pastries but the apricot and blueberry pop tarts had a good bite and sweetness. Service was very nice and the owner has a very friendly daughter that mingled. Street parking available.

I am so torn about this place! On one hand, the food is fantastic. We tried a plain kouign amann, a…read morestrawberry kouign amann, and a ham and cheese croissant. They were all so delicious! The plain kouign amann had more sugared coating than the strawberry one, so for that reason I enjoyed it more. Definitely ask to get them warmed up! As for the ham and cheese croissant, we all agreed it was probably one of the best ham and cheese croissants we've had. They are super generous with their filling of ham and cheese, and they use a yummy mustardy sauce. It also comes with a little fruit! OK so why would I be torn about this place?! Well, unfortunately, every single drink we ordered was not good. My friend threw her coffee away after two sips. My other friend ordered the Matcha and it was powdery and bitter. I ordered the milk tea and it was completely watered down. I would not recommend getting a drink here. None of us finished our drink and this is coming from people who hate wasting food. But I 100% recommend their baked goods or food items and would be excited to try more of their offering dream dream dream

Located in Sonoma County, parking is limited and difficult to find. There were also quite a few…read morepeople waiting in line but it moves quickly. Their selection is quite vast given the size. Ham and cheese quiche (5/5): melt in my mouth yummy goodness. Super creamy and fragrant. Tap to pay is accepted. Overall, Les Pascals has some delicious food and drinks. I love the vibe it has.

Such a lovely little café in Glen Ellen…read more I love that you can stop here for a sweet or savory treat and they offer smaller sandwiches (& a lower price than a normal sandwich) when you're not wanting a full meal. And if you do want a full meal, you can buy two different sandwiches and try both. My favorite is the prosciutto sandwich with Brie but I recently had one of their open face sandwiches and really enjoyed it. The hazelnut cookie is also delish. Not too sweet, which is what I love! They have little French candies and treats for purchase for gifts and such, too.

The baked goods are fantastic. The French Laundry of local bakery. Go early before it…read moreIs all gone. I wish they had outlets throughout the valley and offered loafs of bread that kept me up at night Remember they use butter, flour & sugar. You may recall what you ate that put on the fat. These folks know how to bake. It will definitely leave reminders all over your body. Thank God all bakeries aren't this good or I would add a hundred pounds of great memories.

We stopped by Bouchon Bakery while visiting Yountville and tried the macarons and coffee. The…read moremacarons were definitely the highlight--they were delicious, flavorful, and probably my favorite thing we ordered. I also ordered an iced coffee, and while the flavor itself was really good, I was a little disappointed to find quite a bit of coffee grounds/sediment at the bottom of my cup. Once I got toward the bottom, it made the coffee taste pretty grainy and unpleasant. I went back and asked if they could remake it, and the staff was kind enough to do so. Unfortunately, the second coffee still had a small amount of grounds at the bottom. It was much less than the first one, so I decided not to go back for a third time. I'm not sure if this was just an issue with the batch or the way the coffee was prepared that day, but it was a little disappointing, especially from a bakery with Bouchon's reputation. Aside from that, the coffee itself tasted good, the macarons were delicious, and I'm glad we stopped in. I would definitely return for the pastries and macarons--I just hope the coffee preparation is a little better next time.

"She's the sunflower of nature's seeds A girl that some men…read moreonly find in their dreams" (Stevie Wonder) Deep in the heart of the California Wine Country, our wine tour let us off for a lunch break to grab a meal somewhere among the various eateries in Sonoma Plaza. We were attracted to the Sunflower Caffé's distinctive yellow and white awning and sign, so we walked in and it was a terrific choice. Their menu is full of locally sourced farm fresh ingredients. I saw pastries, egg dishes, sandwiches, soups, and salads on the food menu. The beverage menu is excellent with a full coffee-espresso bar, mimosas, wine, beer, cider, smoothies, Kombucha, plus wellness and mushroom shots. We each went for one of their Half Sandwich Combos served with a cup of Cream Tomato Soup & Dressed Greens. I had a Spiced Chickpea & Yam Wrap vegan (sunflower-spiced chickpeas, herb-roasted yam, red onion cucumber, vine-ripened tomato, coconut yogurt tzatziki ($19) and my wife has a Sunflower Grilled Cheese (Vella dry-jack butter, cheddar, fontina, sliced sourdough) also for $19. The plates of food were gorgeous, and my half a sandwich was filling. We both gave the creamy tomato soup high marks. Service from Yaya was cheerful, professional and friendly, and as requested she seated us near a charging plug to bring my phone back to life. We were extremely happy with the Sunrise Caffé. PRO TIP The restrooms are outdoors behind the restaurant. On the way over, I saw they had a gorgeous outdoor seating area with bright yellow chairs and a patio cover. That would have been a nice place to eat had we known about it.

The moment we walked in it smelled delicious! A perfect bakery smell. The inside is cute and small…read morebut there are tables out front and a beautiful back patio area with lots of beautiful greenery with lights and two fountains with flowers floating in them. The service was pretty good, seated fast, pretty attentive with all the tables they had to serve. We ordered a traditional caramel macchiato (it is nothing like a Carmel macchiato that you are thinking of) and a matcha latte. They were pretty but lacking flavor. The Mach was very bitter, but I am sure that's the traditional version in a little bitty shot like glass -not my fave but I was trying to order stuff i wouldn't normally get. ‍ the matcha came in a giant mug, and it wasn't sweet at all and just kinda of plain. For food, we ordered the wagyu steak and eggs. It came with some interesting garlic herby potatoes, a piece of sourdough cut in half, scrambled eggs, 6 slim slices of beef and a little jam of some sort. We also asked for a side of their house made chili crunch. The steak was mediocre, the potatoes tasted a little weird. We enjoyed the bread and eggs the most. Maybe we just ordered the wrong things. I'd come back and try other items. It is a very cute location.

Ordered a special, complicated pie for my partner's birthday and Scandia Bakery was able to make…read morethe pie PERFECTLY. They were very responsive, communicative, and reasonably priced. They were able to make his birthday so special- I highly recommend this bakery! I also can't wait to come back to try their other pastries and food!

Absolutely loved my birthday cake from here!…read more The staff were super friendly and the interior was nice and cozy!

Still great bagels, got the "Petaluma Meltdown" on poppyseed bagels. Normally it comes with…read moretomatoes and onions so I'll admit I was being picky, though it's a great sandwich and if you love tomatoes and onions it'd probably be even better for you. The grilled chicken was so tender and the bacon complimented that well. The cheese being melted is what really ties it all together, even when you get that bite of nothing but bagel, it's just a great sandwich all around. "The Dude " (on sesame bagels) sandwich was very different from this though, it's good if you like more greens on a bagel, generous portion of cream cheese and still comes with bacon. Bagels were great on both. Toasted always. The coffee is good as well. For such a small place somewhat hidden in the corner. The outside is my favorite spot but there are cozy wooden tables inside as well. Workers are always extremely kind and helpful never had bad service here.

Having lived in the NY/NJ area for many years, I know what makes a good bagel. These are not it. I…read morehad the Asiago bagel with veggie cream cheese. The bagel was very dense and very dry, but the Asiago flavor was decent. The cream cheese was almost a liquid consistency and dripped out the side, rather than stayed on the sandwich. My husband had a plain bagel with plain cream cheese and lox. The lox cost $8 more than a bagel plus cream cheese and there wasn't $8 worth of lox. On the plus side, the coffee is excellent! Staff is very friendly.

I absolutely love Model Bakery! This was my second time coming back, and it definitely won me over…read more The staff is absolutely amazing, especially during the morning rush on weekends. Even when things get busy, the experience makes you appreciate the people working there even more. I highly recommend trying their cookies! I tried at least two, including the chocolate and almond cookie, which is one of my favorites, and the Chocolate Rad, which was something new for me and absolutely amazing. The pizzas were also exactly what I was looking for. From the classic options to my personal favorite, the chorizo pizza with jalapeños, everything hit the spot. The combination of flavor and spice was perfect! Oxbow Public Market has some amazing vendors and places to explore, but overall, Model Bakery has won me over. Between the incredible staff, delicious cookies, and flavorful pizzas, this is definitely a place I can see myself coming back to again and again. Highly recommend!

I love Model and have frequented it for years…read more.. From pastries, cookies, breads, sanwiches....Model has you convered. Definitely pickup some things...go next door to Fatted Calf get a bottle and have a picnic somewhere. If you still can go to Rutherford vineyards....buy a bottle there and have a picnic with those amazing views

I had a late lunch. As soon as I stepped in I was greeted. I sat by the water outdoors. There is…read moreoutdoor of indoor seating. All staff were super friendly, several checked in on me. They def knew their menu. Immediately brought water with cucumber and lemon, very refreshing. I ordered the bread with butter to start, it was excellent. That butter just melts on every bite, taking the bread to the next level. Staff recommended the Rachel pastrami. It did not disappoint. It was very simple. However the combination of the thousand Island, sauerkraut, the pastrami and buttered bread just made it so delicious. It was decently meat packed too. The sandwich came with fries which I inhaled the ketchup that they brought me extra. It also came with two types of coleslaw both were delish. They were not overwhelming with dressing. The yellow one was interesting bc I thought it was turmeric but it was slightly sweet. Delish as well. Also ordered their Italian prosecco. I'm into red wine but for some reason perhaps the environment I felt the prosecco would work and it did! It was bubbly refreshing, tasty, and not dry. Their restroom was big and clean. This is in the Jack London Village. They have parking on both ends. The village has other restaurants and wine tasting as well.

Such a cute, quaint little spot tucked away in Glen Ellen! The setting is beautiful, especially…read morewith the historic water wheel running alongside the restaurant. It has a cozy, rustic charm that makes you want to slow down and enjoy your meal. Here's what we tried: Lemon Drop Martini - Refreshing and well-balanced. A solid way to kick off lunch. Della Fattoria Bread - Our waiter hyped it up as "the best bread in California." Maybe my expectations were a little too high because...it was just okay to me. Good, but not the showstopper I was expecting. Brussels Sprouts - These were really good! Perfectly roasted with lots of flavor. Spicy Sweet Chili Wings - THE STAR OF THE SHOW! These were hands down the best thing we ordered. Crispy, sticky, sweet with just the right amount of heat...absolutely delicious! I'd honestly come back just for these. Clam Chowder - Creamy, comforting, and a nice starter. Bacon Cheeseburger - A solid burger that definitely hit the spot. My only real complaint? The wings. Not the flavor--the portion size. For $20, I think the order should include at least 8-10 wings. You get six (the sixth one is hiding under the garnish in my photo ), and one of them was noticeably smaller than the others. They were so good that I just wished there had been more! Overall, I really enjoyed my visit. Between the charming atmosphere, friendly service, and those unforgettable wings, I'd definitely come back again. Next time, I'll probably skip the bread and go straight for another order of those wings!