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    Perko's Cafe

    3.8 (93 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Chocolate Cream Pie
    Jerald P.

    Always lots of food, good service, but a pretty dirty bathroom. The crusty corrugated metal on the walls is really gross. We eat here often, it's a good value, I hope they can do some updating though.

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    Loredo L.

    Overall we had a very nice lunch on our way back to Folsom from Yosemite Valley. The place has an old diner feel with super friendly service. The flavors were about average and not much to write about. My pancakes were good to start with. My country fried steak tasted a bit on the greasy side. My son's French dip sandwich was average.

    Cobb Salad
    Susan M.

    This could quite possibly be one of the worst restaurants I have ever eaten in. Everything was covered in dust (see photo of the TV that hung directly over our table), there were cob webs on many of the lighting fixtures, there were so many flies we spent much of the time batting them away from our food. To top it off, the food was mediocre at best. I give two stars because the waitress was nice, but that's about it. Given our experience there and the lack of cleanliness and flies, I am stumped at the 5 star reviews. They obviously had a completely different experience. I won't be back.

    Fish and chips with fries
    Jorge E.

    So. My good friend and I came to this establishment to give it a try. I was literally just loving the whole vibe we got from the beginning to the end! We were seated very quickly by our server, Angie. Angie was so nice and very attentive to our table! She literally made the whole experience amazing. Now to the food My friend was loving the fish and chips (especially the fries she loved) and I got the burger and it was so yummy, bonus points for all the condiments being on the side already in the plastic bottles they provided! My hash browns were cooked to perfection and tasted delicious! Overall, the experience was so nice! We loved the vibes we got from the second we stepped in! Give this place a try because you will not be disappointed!

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    Alicea C.

    Second time coming here and both times were great! I've only had breakfast so far will definitely try lunch. Service is good from the younger staff

    Side salad with grilled chicken breast - 1 WW pts
    Mags W.

    WW friendly meal. Side salad with grilled chicken breast. No cheese, no tortilla strips or croutons. 1 tsp balsamic dressing with red wine vinegar and a squeeze of lemon juice. Yummmmm this is 1 -WW point due to the dressing. My son ordered the big breakfast. His serving was huge and he was unable to finish. Great service.

    Paula T.

    Amazing service and amazing food. What else can you ask for? This isn't your typical cafe. Their breakfast menu is 10x's better than what you see at Denny's or IHOP and the quality speaks for itself. My party of 5 were completely satisfied with their meal and already planned to come back. The entire staff were attentive; constantly refilling coffee/drinks every 5 minutes and asking if we need anything. Sometimes I have to break an arm and a leg to get some service, but not here. Food came out promptly considering it was a holiday and it was a full house. Bathrooms were also clean; which is always a plus. P.S. ask if they have any specials and try their shakes; you won't regret it! I got the birthday cake shake and it was bomb diggity!

    Huge Ceasar Chicken wrap with seasoned french fries. And glass of water with ice. All very tasty good food.

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    Great Service! Really reasonable prices and a very good Patty Melt! Super fast delivery to

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    Everything was excellent, especially the waitstaff , food was delicious , everything was very tidy

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    Delicious food, quick service. Clean plates, forks, spoons. Customer service polite & courteous. (02/26/23)

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    Mel & Faye's isn't just a diner to us... it's home…read more This place will always hold a special spot in our hearts. We moved out of state, and we still haven't found...and probably never will find...another place quite like Mel & Faye's. It's the food, the drinks, the service, but more than anything, it's the people. My go-to is the cranberry walnut salad with chicken (so good!), and Sean loves the sourdough burger. The food is always great, but honestly, we come back for the atmosphere and the people who make this place feel like family. Mary is always a hoot as our server, and we absolutely love the entire staff. Bart and Maura have created something really special here, and we appreciate them more than they know. Every time we come back to town, one of the things we look forward to most is walking through those doors, seeing familiar faces, catching up, and feeling right at home again. We miss everyone when we're away, but it makes our visits that much more special. Mel & Faye's will always be our home away from home.

    December 29, 2025 - Jackson, CA…read more This diner was a great stop for breakfast while traveling through Jackson on our way to Yosemite. It's a classic diner, so the atmosphere is exactly what you'd expect, but the service was excellent and my meal was good. I appreciated the "Seniors 59 and Older" section on the menu--perfect for those of us who don't eat as much as we used to. I ordered the Breakfast Sandwich ($8.49), which came with bacon, egg, and cheese on an English muffin. It was a perfect portion and very tasty. Would definitely stop here again.

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    Not sure of the propriety of a large trash can placed in front of the counter.

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    We recently visited Element in Sutter Creek for a special occasion and ended up giving it mixed…read morereviews. The mimosas were fantastic and at $6, honestly a steal. They kept them coming once we asked, and they were delicious every time. But we had to keep asking, and at one point, we almost gave up. That said, the service was pretty underwhelming, especially since the restaurant wasn't busy. We waited close to 20 minutes before getting our first drinks, even water. We had noted a special occasion on our reservation, but there wasn't really anything that made it feel acknowledged or special. We shared the skillet, and unfortunately it was extremely soggy. We literally poured liquid out of it multiple times. On the flip side, the lemon poppyseed waffle was a solid 10/10 and definitely the standout food item for us. I'm giving 3 stars because there's clearly potential here. The drinks were great, the waffle was amazing, and I do think this place could easily be a 5-star experience with more attentive service and a little more consistency in the kitchen. We'll definitely give it another try.

    In short: -Cute…read morelittle restaurant attached to a hotel -Food was okay - hit or miss. -Service was not great. - parking very limited- 6 spot? And technically only for hotel guests. I was excited to try this place as I was in town for a wedding and it had good reviews. It has potential but unfortunately today was a let down. My vegan friend had gone the night before and enjoyed her peanut noodle bowl with tofu! So that's good apparently) So we had high hopes but when we went today before 10am they were out of black beans for the one vegan option for my friend and didn't offer to make it without or anything it was painful to watch and to eat in front of her. Lattes looked good. My boyfriend is not picky but said the house coffee was average and got the All Sutter Creek- bacon eggs and toast and it just looked sad. Bacon was burnt, wheat toast was small and looked like cheap wonderbread. Eggs were fine but nothing better then we have at home he said. I got the Handford Benedict and it looked good but tasted strange. I didn't like the hollandaise sauce, it was tangy. Eggs were cooked well and potatoes were good, but overall with prosciutt ( meh), steamed unseasoned spinach and goat cheese made it too tangy. Hot sauce made it edible. French toast looked yummy with a nice amount of fruit on top and my friend seemed to enjoy it. I don't think I'd come back since the food is so unpredictable. A few things to fix - the bench seat wobbled whenever anyone moved at the other end, and the hot sauce wooden cap needs to be glued on! - it keep turning and comes off and gets glue in peoples food and looks gross underneath. I hope this helps you guys improve.

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    Highway House Restaurant & Bar - Cross section of tuna melt (Got steamed up a little bit in the container but the bread was perfectly toasted when we first got it)

    Cross section of tuna melt (Got steamed up a little bit in the container but the bread was perfectly toasted when we first got it)

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    Imperial Hotel Restaurant

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    4.4(45 reviews)
    4.1 mi
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    I came here with my best friend and her daughter last night because I have never been in there…read morebefore (I currently live in Amador County). It was really cute and quaint, the ambiance gave me historic vibes and I loved it!! We sat inside cuz of how cold it was outside. I ordered 2 drinks for myself, the chips (so amazing with the sauce/dip) and the grilled cheese sandwich (not too shabby). There wasn't many options for food but found that they keep it very limited due to the hours of operation. So that cleared it up. What I found very interesting was that we had to order at the bar for our food and drinks. Even though there was a server and a bartender, so I found it very odd. But they did bring our food and drinks to us so that was nice! For all of the things I ordered it came out to like $43. To me, a bit steep for just myself only but what can I expect haha. Will def bring my family back here again though!

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    Service area for staff

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