Super cool dude with a glorious beard welcoming you into his family restaurant, doesn't get more welcoming than that. Seeing the kid working brought back memories of when I was a child working in my parents sweat shop...LOL .... ( I mean restaurant ) ... Vibe: they got a complete set of 10mm sockets...WooWWW...it was cool...go check out and see what it's all about... -Perfectly located between Pinecrest lake and the local tribal establishment we recently visited. Small town homie look and feel. Defiantly a spot where the locals go. -Chicken Fried Steak: was excellent. Gravy on top was flavorful and tasted homemade. Hash brown came out crispy. It was good. -Corn beef hash: wifey likes it. Said she should have gone with the fresh hash instead. Oh well, for sure next time. Country potatoes were bomb w/ just enough seasoning.... YuuuMMyyy. -Breakfast Sandwich; Kid gave it a TWO THUMBS UP....said sausage was very good. Tasted a step above the rest, as if it was made fresh in house.... -WAFFLE: it's a fried doughnut in the shape of a waffle...w/ butter on top and syrup on the side.... dangerously good. Super horrible for my A1/C, but I took my chances and ate the whole thing...LOL ...... -Verdict: Very nice and friendly breakfast/brunch spot out in the middle of Tuolumne County. A must try when in the area. Will defiantly be back..... *****gotta check out and pick from their 10mm socket sets.****** read more

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We went by today for a lunch and it was delish!!! The menu is spacious. Lots and lots of breakfast and lunch options but I will say it's a bit expensive. Perhaps it's due to inflation but 70$ for a couple sandwiches and a milkshake seems high but speaking of, it IS good! We got the patty melt with fried chicken on the inside, and onion rings, a Dr Pepper with a chocolate shake! My friend got the Chicken Pesto Sandwich with their garlic fries and their ranch (which was home made I tried it. YUM) the food was juicy and the milkshake was creamy with real ice cream. Absolutely delish!!!! The service was great per usual! Our server I've had before who is hilarious, SUPER good at serving I swear can triple task. Plus he was good at bringing me Dr Pepper and gave me one to go. Extra points for that!!!! If there's one thing I loooove it's my drinks and the faster I get them fresh the happier I personally am!!! The ambiance is very casual and usually packed to the bone!! The residents of the area are all friendly, the girls working behind the bar are sweethearts it's decorated with country style everything! I saw a puppy in there named Kona, very relaxed atmosphere and comfortable I highly recommend if you're traveling and looking for somewhere good to eat off of the 108 with amazing service and food it's here!!! read more

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Delightful warm welcome from Bonnie and her daughter during my first visit to this quaint little rooster themed restaurant. I opted for the Senior breakfast meal. It was properly served..... the egg medium rare, bacon crisp without being brittle or burned, and the French Toast had a nice egg batter, the right amount of cinnamon (for me) with soft butter, syrup and dusting of powdered sugar. I enjoyed my visit and meal at Papa's New Roost. I would think you would too! read more

This is our second time eating here while in Twain Harte and it has yet to disappoint. The food is fabulous, you can tell they care about quality. The eggs Benedict is amazing, my babe had the chicken fried steak and raved about the homemade gravy . They deserve a 5 star rating for sure. Great portions, not too big, not too small. The restaurant is clean, neat and inviting. The staff is super friendly and helpful . 10/10 !! read more

Came here for a late lunch as the fam and I could tell immediately that the staff were so so sweet and friendly. The interior is super chill and clean as well. Honestly the food tasted mid but I love the generous portion sizes. My hash browns came overcooked but it was still edible. I'd say the star of the show were the fries and the funnel cake waffles. It definitely tastes like a funnel cake! Glad I got to try this out, props to the staff for being so sweet :) read more

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On the road enjoying the mountains and ran across this place. You know I am a fan of the Mom and Pop type of business or the small businesses. The food at this place is truly home grown. Portions are plentiful delicious and made to order served hot. We were here for breakfast but the menu looked good for all three meals. The service "Bonnie" was absolutely wonderful and the daughter of the owner although young was simply wonderful. The vibe of the place was an old farm kitchen type atmosphere. This is a place that knew the regulars by name and new comers were treated with respect and a sense of "your a new friend". We will definitely be returning to this cool place. Stop in if your in the Sonora area. My peeps I will SYOYCVN. Be safe nothing but love for ya. read more

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Papa's new roost is open Monday and Tuesday nights for dinner, I am a regular for breakfast the food is outstanding. The dinner there was a choice between Salmon or Prim rib. We had the Salmon it was delicious the Brussels sprouts were so good and I loved the French onion soup omg I could have eaten bowls of the soup. Drew and his wife who are the owners are very sweet and at times their kids help and they are very attentive. What a great way to teach their kids about life. read more

Went to Papa's New Roost in Sonora Sunday morning on our way home from camping at Black Oak. The atmosphere was so adorable but the food was amazing. Hubby said it was one of the best breakfast sandwiches he ever had. The scrambled eggs were creamy and perfect, as well as the biscuits and gravy. Those that know us know that we are big food critics. This place did not disappoint. The owner, Drew, filled us in with his lunch/dinner menu items as well. OMG. A must try. read more

Papa's New Roost - I believe this was the grandmas biscuit breakfast. Delicious. - American Near Me - Sonora, California

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Super friendly service! They did only have 2 servers and it was busy but they still managed to make us feel well taken care of. The food is excellent. They have the basic breakfast foods. The pancakes are so fluffy! The decor is super cute with the rooster them throughout. It's a great place to stop and get a hardy breakfast. The prices are a bit high but I think that's common for the area. read more

Papa's New Roost - Menu 2025 - American Near Me - Sonora, California

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We've eaten breakfast all over the USA. This place just made it into our top ten list. Food is outstanding. Service is great and the Mother Lode coffee is really tasty. read more

Good breakfast! I used DoorDash for delivery and everything was good. I recommend the corned beef hash and biscuits n gravy. read more

Papa's New Roost - Grandma's Biscuits and Gravy - American Near Me - Sonora, California

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This has got to be the cutest cafe in town! I loved all the decoration, inside and outside. It has a homey welcoming feel to it. Speaking of, the staff here is amazing. Shout out to the two little girls taking everyone's order, including ours. This made our day. They were so sweet and deserve a raise. The food took a while to come out on a busy Sunday morning, but it was worth the wait. I enjoyed the fluffy pancakes and tasty sausage. Probably some of the best breakfast sausage I've ever had. I'd definitely come back to eat here :) read more

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As the name suggests, this is a cute little Mom and Pop. There is a lot of good stuff on the menu and they have a lot of different prime rib options (prime rib omelette, prime rib scramble, prime rib sandwiches, prime rib, etc.). My husband and I both got the chicken fried steak and eggs with hash browns, it was decent, but they were very busy and it kind of felt a little rushed. The highlight of my meal was the homemade biscuit! I would go back just for one of those babies! My children got a Jr. breakfast and a cheeseburger and fries. The service was good, and all the signs and rooster decor were cute. They had a sign by the bathroom that said "Fluff Butt Hut" that we got a good kick out of. read more

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Our family of (4), two kids ages five and twelve arrived around 1130. First time visit, had been hearing great things and wanted to support local business (on Valentine's Day). We walked into the restaurant where there were maybe (4-5) tables being used. "Sit wherever you want!".....I find that to be very strange, putting the responsibility and choice on the customer. I'm imagining they're thinking something along the lines of choice being a positive thing....it's not. Stop. It's uncomfortable and a poor greeting too. After oddly looking around for a seat, we sat ourselves in a corner booth nearest the fridge. As we wait, I overhear the servers divide who's taking which table...another reason why it's very poor practice. Drinks were prompt by the "busser" gentleman, server was loose, took a knee on the dirty floor to get to eye level. Another, ummmm, uncomfortable and not "professional" look. We get the rationale. Stop. Read the room/table first. Server had dropped a straw for my water, immediately got a new one but left the old one on the floor the entire time. I picked it up off the floor toward the end of our meal. Additionally, In the corner of my eye, I also noticed a metal fork under a lady's table the entire time (even before they were seated). My daughter (12) pointed out others got their meal before us, but I explained our order may be a little more time consuming to put together so all good. The meal arrives, after waiting what seemed to be a lengthy amount of time...We ordered the recommended favorites Henny Penny with the Funnel Cakes, Chicken Fried Steak with Home Fries, Eggs Benedict with Hash Browns, (2) coffees, and orange juice....$87 out the door including a $14 tip, taxes, meal cost and $2 charge for using credit card via the provided app. $4/coffee. Eggs Benedict. One of the main components to a great Eggs Benedict is the runny or fudgy egg when you cut into it. Enough so you can stop it all up with English Muffin....right? The dish looked AMAZING, the ham perfectly browned, hollandaise sauce buttery/lemony seasoned well, alongside the most perfect looking hashed browns. I cut into the poached egg......hard yolk. Nearly green yolks. Depressing. I looked around for someone to make eye contact with me but nobody around. I was so hungry I just ate it. The taste was delicious but the mouthfeel was not there. Not fair. Equally as bad were the hash browns....rancid smelling and tasting. Smelled and tasted just like fish, spent oil. I'm talking I could not eat them. Each bite came with that rancid smell. Chicken Fried Steak with Home Fries. The chicken fried steak itself was crunchy in a great way, the country gravy was tasty, but underseasoned (nothing some salt couldn't fix), and it was a bit cold. Definitely not hot and nearly room temp. Again, great crunch and yummy gravy (underseasoned). The home fries were the worst. Undercooked, hard, raw potato.....and the thing is they looked incredible. My guess is they par cook them....if they don't, I recommend they do because the inside was not fork tender. It was like tasting a raw potato with a nice seasoned golden brown crust. It was hard to believe because they looked so good. Everyone at the table agreed who had a try. Not even 25% of the potatoes were eaten between the four of us. "Would you like a to go box for the potatoes and hash browns"? Ummmm, No thank you! Funnel Cakes Ok these were great, addictive, perfect exterior crunch with soft interior. Similar to a donut consistency (think old fashioned). The staff was friendly, in particular the lady that was working there that day. The gentleman server we had was friendly, pleasant, loose, acceptable. Unfortunately, I can not justify treating my family or myself here again. Hard to look past the raw potatoes, rancid hash browns, and (frankly pathetic) overcooked poached eggs. $87? Not fair. The "basics" and the "details" were missed. Don't take a knee while taking an order. Don't ask the customer to choose a table. The biggest problem was the food quality. read more

Papa's New Roost - Eggs Benedict with Hash Browns - American Near Me - Sonora, California

We went on a Sunday morning and that place was poppin. Was cute to see what I'm guessing is the owners young daughter washing dishes and bussin tables. The time on our ticket for our order was 35 minutes. The owner loves his job and you can tell. It's a good place so if you don't mind waiting stay and eat. Also, don't come here if you have a big party. It took a family of 9 people 45 minutes to get seating read more

Great service my son and I came in on Sunday after Church they were ready to close but The manager greeted us and told us to come in. I would definitely recommend Papa's new rooster. Also their portions were amazing. The manager also gave us a free portion of crispy potatoes. I will definitely be going back there again. Thanks again for your customer service with a Smile and your amazing food. read more

We enjoyed a delicious breakfast at Papa's New Roost. We ordered the #3 Omelette (prime rib, mushrooms, tomato, onion, and choice of cheese) and Papa's Hen House Hash (homefries mixed with prime rib, onions, and bell peppers, covered in country gravy, and served with two eggs). Both dishes were outstanding. We also satisfied our sweet tooth with some tasty deep-fried waffles. The service was friendly and unhurried, and the dining room was clean and nicely decorated. Our new favorite. Highly recommended! Papa's New Roost 20049 Highway 108, Sonora -- at Papa's New Roost. read more

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I really wanted to like this place, I heard good things, here is the scoop, sat at the counter, it took 20 minutes to get coffee, refills were hard to get, it took forever to get my order taken, I almost left a couple times and I should have, I ordered a chili cheese omelette, when I got my order the hash browns were way over cooked, I didn't eat them. The omelette looked great, but when I took a bite and it was cold. I asked for a to go box for the omelette, I left the hash browns, I got home and tried to eat the omelette after it was heated, it was just ok. I will say the crew was working hard, but looked very unorganized, I hope the best for them. read more

YUM, YUM, YUM. Everything we ordered was fantastic. Country fried steak had the perfect seasoning, and the waffles.. omg the waffles were unlike any waffle I've ever had. The owner was super cool and into music also. 5 stars! read more

Papa's New Roost - Funnel Cake Waffles, Country Fried Steak, Grandma's Biscuits and Gravy - American Near Me - Sonora, California

Amazing service and great tasting food. Will definitely be coming back soon! Also very family friendly place.

When we went in we were seated right away. We ordered a soda and a water. When we went to order the guy with the pony tail stated that they were out of the glutten free bread as his wife hadn't gotten it as he had asked her to. (Honestly my main reason for coming here was the menu said they had it.) I know things happen so I decided to go to one down the street that had it. I said not to be rude but I'll pay for the soda and leave. He said don't worry about it and I thanked him. As we were leaving he yelled I can't believe you are leaving over a piece of toast. Not sure why he was throwing a hissy fit. I did not respond as they were busy. I will never return and will spread the word read more

I'm so glad we gave this place another try. Service was excellent and the Let's feast is amazing Definitely recommend read more

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2 only cause the food actually is pretty good. Couldn't do 0 for someone that actually has good food. Been going to paps's since i was a wee little lad. I've seen the transition between old owner and new owner. Old owner had lots of happy staff waiting to serve you. Everything was fast good service and on time with the new owners I basically never see more than two people working. You don't feel the same love and they're just dressed like your average civilian on the street. Sometimes the people in their seem friendly other times they seem like they want nothing to do with working. I still go because like I stated earlier the food is good. However, today was the last straw. I go in for a nice lunch with my grandpa and I walk through the front door at 1:23 pm knowing they close at 2, I try to show up 20-30 minutes before closing as I have worked previously in the restaurant industry as well. I walked in. I was greeted. I asked for a table for 2 and was told to sit anywhere. Two waters were brought to me silverware and a menu. It was just me sitting in the booth waiting for my grandpa who should arrive within the next 10 minutes... the head waiter walked up to me after being seated and served and I was told "130 is the cut off time so if your other party will not be here in the next 5 to 7 minutes, we are going to have to not serve you.. then why the hell would you put your hours until 2 pm sounds like you close at 1:30. As stated previously, i try not to go into restaurants, knowing they are going to close soon however most if not all restaurants will serve you up until closing time. That is why it is closing time it's not called get out of here time. Whatever im salty now don't see myself going back. Will miss the food. Wont miss the people or The packedness due to little amount of staff. read more

I don't give full 5 stars easily, but this was well earned! I would honestly give 10 stars if I could. The food was absolutely delicious!! The Funnel cake waffles are AMAZING!! This was the difference between going somewhere else for breakfast, and here. Papa's burrito hit the spot! The kids enjoyed their food. The service was absolutely wonderful. The owner is sweet, kind, and sooo welcoming, so is their staff. We were treated like family! We are out of towners, but the next time we're back in Sonora, this is a must visit place! Thank you so much! We enjoyed our food, and it was lovely meeting you! read more

Recently had eggs Benedict here twice in a few weeks time, both times its was excellent and our server was very kind. We will definitely be back! read more

We were visiting and came across this gem! Looking for a quality breakfast in the morning with amazing customer service, this is definitely your spot. Biscuits and gravy were delicious, pancakes and eggs were cooked to perfection, along with crispy quality bacon. Definitely coming here from now on! Thank you for serving great food with awesome customer service, that's hard to find now days! read more

Papa's New Roost - Henny Penny Breakfast - American Near Me - Sonora, California

The staff are super friendly. We love the small town feel. The food is great. We have been hear numerous times and they don't disappoint. You got to try the biscuits and gravy. The biscuit are so soft and fluffy. read more

It's been a while since I have been to the restaurant I ordered the French toast. The French toast was soggy bread not cooked all the way yuck When the waiter brought my change back I noticed that I had been short changed. So I took the tab and the change to the counter to talk to the waiter. I told him there is an error as I did not receive the correct change . He did not apologize, he just got an attitude and went to his tip jar and brought the change and slammed it down on the counter very rudely said and that is not the right change either, he then told me not to come back. A day later I called to talk to the owner. When I called and asked for the owner or the manager The lady said the owner is here. I started to tell him about the waiter and the rude attitude. He asked me if I was the guy with the change I replied yes I am . He said that was me called me a f$&@ing asshole and for me never come into his restaurant. This just showed me the short change was not an accident and he is not honest. All this because of being short charged and he got called out on it This place use to be a favorite of mine but will not go back read more

Great service and yummy food. I went for breakfast and ordered a little bit of everything. Country gravy is great, coffee is good, funnel cake waffles were super sugary sweet, stuffed hash browns were so good, along with the country fried steak - it was the best one i ever had. It has a cozy nice ambiance feel to the restaurant, i would definitely go again and recommend to my friend. read more

I called to place a Togo order and there was no answer. Not even 2 minutes later my phone rang with a very nice gentleman apologizing for missing my call and took my order. The food was so good. The homemade corned beef and hash is a must. Thank you for the great service and delicious food. read more

Papa's New Roost - Homemade corned beef hash with hash browns instead of home-fries and I asked for the normal gravy on top to be on the side. - American Near Me - Sonora, California

I've been to this restaurant before the new owners took over. It's not the same as it once was. I ordered the chicken fried steak with eggs, one of my favorite dishes. Although I didn't say I wanted the country fried steak prime rib, just the country fried steak. She brought me the prime rib. Mind you I didn't realize it until I had cut into it while complaining to my husband why this thing was so fatty. It's suppose to be cube steak. It was all bad. I left most of it on my plate. After we received the bill that's when I realized it was the Prime rib. Terrible, terrible, terrible. read more

If you're in the Sonora area and you want to support an amazing family-owned restaurant then this is the place for you! Their menu is fabulous, and they will make you anything you want if it's possible, they will make it! The biscuits are fluffy clouds and the gravy is heaven! Highly recommended! read more

Papa's New Roost - American Near Me - Sonora, California

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What a great find! We love visiting the area and have tried many restaurants, but this is officially our new favorite for breakfast!! We came with a larger group and were seated in a very spacious back room that was perfect for our family. The menu is extensive and we appreciated the owner explaining different menu items. We also really appreciate how much is made in house, fresh, especially the corn beef hash which is delicious! The funnel cake waffles definitely live up to the hype, as do the pancakes, chicken fried steak and other items: everything was delicious and on point. Highly recommend if you're in the area looking for fresh comfort food. We will be back! read more

Amazing food and service, Friendly staff. if you love breakfast, this is the best place around! read more

The food was amazing ! Very fresh, tasty, and such generous portions. The coffee was perfect to start the morning. The staff were welcoming and kind. The restaurant was clean and spacious. We really enjoyed eating here, highly recommend! Delicious! Very impressed. read more

Papa's New Roost - Cheese omelette with tomatoes & onion, veggie omelette, and chicken sandwich with sweet potato fries - American Near Me - Sonora, California

What's happening? Stopped by for lunch and ordered a sandwich with onion rings, which was good but I only received 4 onion rings with my order. Usually I usually get 8 to 10! Are the owners cutting back? So disappointing! read more

This is a fabulous cafe. We had the loaded hash browns. Absolutely excellent and a huge portion. My wife and I actually shared it, it was that big. Great service with a very friendly and attentive server. read more

Prime hours for breakfast serving we were able to walk in and get seated on the Monday morning holiday 2/17. The server was very friendly and welcoming. The place is smallish but well spaced out for comfortable seating. The Papas was full with customers as we finished our breakfast. The coffee was delicious. I do like my coffee hotter though. But still good enough for 3 cups :) The best of all...our food was delicious and cooked spot on. Kudos to the chef. I had two eggs broken yolk well, house fries with peppers and onions and crispy bacon, hubby had loaded hash browns for the meat lover and over medium eggs with a side of gravy. We don't live in town but will visit Papas New Roost when we come back in the fall! I failed to take pictures but the plates looked as good as they tasted! read more

My eggs Benedict was great, lots of rich hollandaise sauce.the homefries were delicious too. The staff members (owners?) were warm and genuine. read more

Papa's New Roost - Menu - American Near Me - Sonora, California

Food and staff are the best. There is a back room for bigger parties for charge, just call ahead!