Three stars based on the service only. Food is tasty and reasonably priced. Good sized portions, and home style food. They just don't have enough servers, and it took about a half hour to get our plates for a family of four. So expect to wait awhile. But if you have the time, the food and price is worth it...also the scrambled eggs come from a powder or liquid pre-mix, just like most other places so make sure you ask for real eggs. Too bad businesses don't realize that ppl can tell the difference. It's the quality we all come back for and will pay anything for! read more

My Garden Cafe - Breakfast food is good, service is slow, so expect to wait awhile. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ripon, California

Love this spot. Ana is an amazing waitress i request her every single time!! Super nice and funny, absolutely love love love her!! the whole place is pretty great & so is the food. Definitely recommend!!! read more

The food was pretty good but the service was awful. First we got there and we were told we seat ourselves. It was hot inside so I asked if we could go outside. We were told there was only one waitress on duty and it would be hard if things got busy. As a waitress myself I completely understood. It was about 1:15pm and there was only one other table in the place. Later when my husband was paying some people came in to eat and they were told the restaurant was closed. Apparently they close from 2pm to 5pm to get ready for dinner so they new they wouldn't be to busy to serve us on the deck I think it was more like lazy. We waited for a long time to order. We were wandering where the waitress was finally someone who was sitting at the counter got up and came to take our order. The food came in a decent amount of time and was pretty good. When we asked for some mayonnaise to put on the sandwich again it took the waitress forever to get it. The whole time we were there only one other table came in and then they were closed. I don't understand the reason for the poor service other than laziness. We definitely wont be going back there are many places with a menu just like the one at the Garden Cafe but with much better service. read more

This place is great for breakfast! If you like home style cooking the way grandma use to do it then this is the place for you. I always order an omelette and it comes with lots of choices. Always leave full and usually with a to go bag in hand. read more

The food is delicious homestyle comfort food, cute restaurant, and ask for Dottie the waitress!! She is the best! She's about the spunkiest old broad ever and an absolute delight! read more

My Garden Cafe - Delicious fried chicken dinner!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ripon, California

Nice place for a hearty breakfast. Fast and friendly service. The food is good quality. An interesting setup. I especially ike the quotes on the walls. Looking forward to visit this place again. read more

Love their chorizo omelette! So cheesy and just the right amount of spicy. Staff are friendly and decorations are cute. Decent little diner in a little town read more

The food and the service is impeccable!!!! I would recommend this place to everyone!.. They were all so friendly and welcoming and it makes me want to come back again next time I am in town. Thank you for a great meal!!! read more

A good ole boys, southern/country inspired cafe. However, being from the south and growing up with country food, it fell short on taste. The gravy biscuits did not have true flavor. The gravy was bland and luke warm. The hashbrowns had a kerosene aftertaste. All in all, if you want healthy food, this is not the place to go b/c they smother everything with tons of cheese and it's quite greasy. A positive note, the enchilada sauce was good. read more

I like the food here but I found a hair in my burrito and I wasn't liking that:/ I love my food with no hair all they did was say sorry and they took it off my bill you could at least offered me something else. Not like I was gonna say yes read more

I kind of like the "CHEESEYNESS" it gives pizazz to the place. Very different. Food is top quality. Will definitely come back here many times. read more

I've eaten here twice and both times my husband and i got the runs and were sick. The place is dirty and has flies. Very boring menu. Not worth the risk - won't go there again. Plus there is another diner restaurant in the same complex that is clean and i didn't get sick after eating there. read more

Disgusting! Found a hair in my potatoes and was too grossed out to eat the rest of the meal. When we told the lady, she credited just $2 for the potatoes. Everything is covered in GREASE, even the omelets. The restaurant smells too, the floors and walls are filthy. read more

Ripon only if not breakfast cafe in town . However it is quite a good find for me too. The price is fair for the area and clean. The place is bright and the decor definitely makes a home sweet home feel. Thank you Ripon Ca read more

We went here for breakfast one Friday morning in October. We walked in and the girl at the counter just waved us to a table. She was very short with us and rude. Another couple came in right after us and she did the same thing. We picked a table and sat there for 10 minutes with nothing. The other couple had an attentive waitress and had their drinks and their order placed promptly. The rude girl finally came over to us and asked what we wanted to drink. I let her know that others had come in behind us and had already ordered and had their drinks. She said that is why she came over in a very rude and demeaning tone. We went ahead and placed our drink order and decided to leave. I have never been treated to poorly in a restaurant. Especially a hometown restaurant that many people rave about. read more

I LOVEEE this place so much! From the warm and homey atmosphere to the delicious food my garden cafe is the spot to go to. Even after moving out of Ripon my family and I have made the trips to drive up here to get an delicious country breakfest. My go to meal is the strawberry waffles and a side salad with ranch. The wallfles are light and airy and the salad is simply magnificent. A great place to go and try with the fam! read more

I eat here for breakfast from time to time. But today was the absolute worst. I didn't see a waiter/waitress for the first 15 minutes. On top of that they have decided that putting the waiting area right in front of booths was the best idea ever. Basically I got to eat my entire meal with 15 people standing and milling around even leaning against our booth and staring at my family while we eat. Way to go! Fucking retards. read more

Last night I attended Elegant Edibles in Ripon. My Garden Cafe was a vendor at this event. The food they served was delicious and very fresh. They had a lovely display of items that they make for catering events. How nice to know that not only can I get their fantastic food at their restaurant but now I can have events catered by them as well. read more

Been here a couples times and have yet to be disappointed. Their servings Are the perfect size. The service was slightly slow but it was a busy morning, so it was understandable. Overall it was an awesome morning at My Garden Cafe!:) read more

broken seats, seats that sag this place needs a major overall- Staff are great no complaints about the personal but the place itself needs some TLC read more

Excellent Chicken fried steak & eggs!! Had the linguisa & eggs before too and it's fabulous!! Come & enjoy this place when your in Ripon;-)

Best sandwiches and breakfast. I love this family owned business and its nice to see people you know working there. Great staff and great food read more

Everything on the menu is really good! Breakfast is the best here! Better than any place else nearby. Rather go here than anywhere else for breakfast. Ive had more breakfast here than lunch. Their lunch is ok.. Nothing special to be honest. Would only go here for breakfast. read more

So good. Local Denny's and Frank's Place can't compare. This has always been mine and my friend's hangover place of choice. Good service, and best breakfast in town at good prices. I love the at-home, country feeling. read more

We have had breakfast here several times at our daughters recommendation. The food is always good. The jams and enchilada omelette great. However this time becoming more apparent a serious deep cleaning and repairs needed. The thick dust on sills and dirty windows, old dirty carpet around booths, water stained window treatments and ceiling are a turn off . It would be worth the wait to have it closed for a few weeks to renovate. read more

I wasn't blown away by any means, but the food and service definitely deserve 4 of 5 stars. I ordered the french toast which was made very well, there wasn't too much butter or sugar and it wasn't extremely soft like I've had at other places. The service could have been better but it was very understandable since there was only 1 server for the whole restaurant (an older lady). Aside from the food and service being worth of 4 stars I couldn't shake that the thought that this place was an old fast food restaurant or something before it was "My Garden Cafe". Correct me if I am wrong but it had the layout of one,lol read more

The food was OK and the service was mediocre, plus they take to dang long to serve your food! The place is dusty and needs change of decor. Go over to Franks place they are in the same shopping center. read more

We went today with my parents to celebrate my step Dad Ken's B-Day. I've eaten here once before and this time I decided to leave a review. The cafe specializes in breakfast but we decided to have lunch. Three of our party ordered the Deluxe Club and were not disappointed. It came with option of fries, homemade soup or salad. One person ordered taco salad and they enjoyed it. the Grilled Chicken Club that my sons girlfriend ordered also looked yummy but is served hot and I wanted a traditional triple decker club!.. We got there around 11:30 and they were pretty busy but we weren't in a hurry. It's not a fast food restaurant so don't expect fast food. dDespite being busy the waitress was attentive and thorough. a couple things were not 100%, like my son got sour cream when he said "none" on his taco salad but it was easy to take off. We like to be courteous and I believe you get what you give... We brought a birthday cake with us and the waitress was nice enough to keep it refrigerated until we were ready for it; there was so much leftover that we gave three waitresses a piece too. The cafe is quaint and the portions are good. I ordered something I knew I'd like. Of course we'll go back when we are in the area. read more

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If your looking for a gourmet breakfast experience, this is not it. If you a looking for a small town breakfast place with silk flowers, mediocre food, and lots of good friends, you're in luck. The food and service might not so impressive but it remains my go-to place when I want to have breakfast with good friends. read more

Awesome Country Breakfast! It doesn't get as authentic as this place. I noticed most of the people are regulars. I had the T-Bone Steak and Eggs which was just over the top. I had the fruit on the side. Let me tell you, being in the central valley, the produce doesn't have to travel far so it's fresh. Lastly, the servers definitely country friendly. They will chat and make sure you're doing well. They also made sure your coffee is topped off. I can see why people become regulars at this place. Looking forward to my next visit. read more

Had a great brunch with my son. Service was quick and the portions were great. I had the rib eye with eggs. Price was decent. It was my first time, but I will definitely go back. I hope the one in Modesto is as good! read more

It's ok. Many times have there been Fly's sharing my visit. Some servers are not that great about checking up on you. The food is actually pretty decent and the portions are bigger than you need most of the time so that's enough to keep me coming back. read more

Had a great breakfast in my home town with a long time friend, what more can you ask for? Service was great, waffle was yummy and the potatoes were tender and crispy with lots of flavor. I look forward to coming back again when I'm back home! read more

Love this place! Small town diner with a menu that should please everyone, and a charming atmosphere. The staff are friendly, and efficient. They serve their own homemade jam which is ft can be a little slow sometimes due to the busyness. I would recommend it to everyone! read more

Another great breakfast place! I like the omelets, breakfast burritos, country potatoes! And of course the homemade jam! Pepsi products!

Was treated very unfriendly today, waited a long time before we were waited on, got our own menus, were never ask if we wanted a refill on our drinks, not sure we'll be back read more

This is my go-to place for breakfast since I was a little girl. Their homemade jam is the best and their biscuits and chocolate gravy (I know it sounds weird but don't knock it until you try it) are so unique! Service has always been great to me. Out of all the local businesses in Ripon it is the one that I think of visiting the most. I hope you try this wonderful local gem at least once and love it enough to keep coming back. read more

Love this "down home place", I go here for occasional late breakfast and .... NOW I can come with the family on Friday nights for dinner. A great addition. ...Wish the drive-through would open in the early mornings during the week for a quick cup of coffee. read more

This place is great! small but it does the job right! I ordered a chicken skillet it was so good!! the staff is friendly the moment you walk in, people don't just stare at you like "who are they" they are actually very friendly, I will definitely be back!! read more

My favorite place in town. I always get the country omelette with hash browns and toast. Every time I go there is a good amount of customers but I never have to wait that long. All the waitresses are so nice and really take care of you. I also usually get at least 2 cups of their coffee because it is SO good. Highly recommend for breakfast. I know they have lunch and dinner sometimes but I haven't tried either yet but I'm sure they are great! read more