Breakfast, lunch and dinner have all been delightful! My favorite is the chicken fried steak and margaritas. Staff are friendly as well!

Putah Creek Cafe has been a staple in this town for generations. Classic diner vibe. Friendly people. Delicious diner fare. And they have a bakery read more

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Great spot for a rainy day. I don't need to add my 2 cents to a lot of great reviews, but I wanted to share my lunch, the Asian Chicken salad. I understand that it is seasonal, but I LOVED it!! So many times the dressing overwhelms, the chicken is dry and the balance is off, but this one was perfect for me. Small but plentiful tender bites of chicken, an perfectly balanced orange flavored dressing crispy wontons -just great! read more

Putah Creek Cafe - Asian Chicken salad 2/26. So, so good! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Winters, California

Another great meal at Putah Creek Cafe with excellent service from Eric R! Even when they are busy, they don't make you feel rushed.

LOVE This cafe is amazing and the food is expertly prepared and so delicious with some unexpected combinations. Probably the best beef stroganoff I have had. I don't like seafood or spicy much, but the Fried shrimp with Hot Honey was perfection!! Our waitress was so patient and kind and the restaurant has a small town feel with big city tastes!! read more

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Stumbled upon this cute cafe on the way home from the Cache Creek casino. It is about 20 minutes away from the resort, and a new go to spot for brunch or lunch when we are in the area. It was pretty busy for a Friday morning but we were seated quickly at a table on the patio outside. The service was really great and quick, we were surprised at how fast our food came out after we ordered! I had the chicken and waffles as well as a glass of OJ and both were really delicious. Definitely excited to come back and try something new! This is much better breakfast than what the casino has to offer! read more

We came into town for a wedding, and found this place! The food was amazing, we did not wait too long for a table and the service was great! read more

Putah Creek Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Winters, California

good grub... People there are nice and the place is clean. They can be very busy sometimes, they'll pour you a Cup-O-Joe while you wait.... read more

Had a very bad experience here, which left a bad taste in our mouths! Five of us were celebrating a big birthday brunch, brought a fruit tart IN WITH US, had it right on the table the entire meal. The waiter did not cut it, did not provide plates, nor did we ask him to serve it. He DID however announce there was a $25 fee for bringing it in AS HE HANDED US OUR CHECK! Failing to disclose a $25 charge until the bill arrives is unprofessional and poor service. The lack of disclosure deprived us of the choice to simply have it after brunch at home! His reasoning, "I thought you knew" WHAT? HOW? There were no visible signs anywhere saying this, he literally had over an hour to inform us! SOOO LAME. We should have asked to speak to a manager but since it already put a damper on our celebration, we all just left mad and disgusted. Pretty sure we tipped him for serving us our food though! Won't go back! read more

I ordered take out today (a veggie pizza and a BLT). Both dishes were awesome. My sister loved the pizza and my BLT was jam-packed with some of the most delicious bacon I've ever had in a BLT. The tomato was great for an out of season tomato and the bread was fresh and toasted perfectly. Well done! , also the food was done right on time even though the restaurant was very busy. Kudos! read more

Loved the ambience of this place...what a cute town as well! Food was great, they serve breakfast til late morning/ early afternoon. Large portions with friendly service. They are pretty busy, especially on the weekends, but the folks that work there are very efficient and know what they are doing. You cannot go wrong with a meal at Putah Creek Cafe! We will definitely stop here next time we are in the area :) read more

Winters never disappoints! We haven't been at the Putah Creek Cafe in a while and a really great place seems even better. The menu is an outstanding collection of classic American diner meals. I ordered the Davis Market Sandwich, a grilled tip tip French dip sandwich that was next level delicious, with fries. My wife had the Cafe Burger with a side salad. Everything was outstanding and if I could give the place 8 stars, I would. The fries are great and the side salad was huge and really good. The service was outstanding. Jennifer was our waitress and if felt like we were in the care of a longtime friend. The breakfast menu looks incredible and we're definitely coming back here for a weekend brunch. We also saw some pizzas going out of the kitchen and they looked incredible -- they were big, everything was fresh and they were hitting the dining room as if from a Michelin Star pizzeria (not sure if they have those!). Everything about this lunch was perfect and we cannot wait to go back. read more

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Every time amazing, the staff and the food. I love the ambiance of the restaurant as well.

Putah Creek Cafe is in institution in Winters, and a local favorite. We came on a Sunday, and it was packed with a 20-30 minute wait. There were a lot of diner type items on the menu, but I've heard good things about their pizza, so I decided to give that a try. It was great! I tried the vegetarian pizza and it had great sauce and veggies, and the pizza was cooked perfectly. My daughter got the Greek chicken salad and some fries and she enjoyed those as well. It is a cute little spot and worth stopping in when you're in town. read more

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Amazing food. Our first time here and I wanted to try everything, but I ended up getting the Davis Market. So so good. The meat was thinly sliced to make it so easy to eat, the dip sauce was perfect and not salty. The breat was crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. The service was great. The ambiance was very pleasant and the decor was tastefully done. Can't wait to go back when we move to Winters this Spring read more

Ambiance nice. Just ate there and pretty disappointed after hearing it was good. Breakfast looked good however chicken fried steak was dry and tough. Potatoes not cooked all the way. read more

Putah Creek Cafe - Chicken fried steak - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Winters, California

Great coffee, thick bacon, delightful atmosphere, superb service. If you're passing through, stop here!

Great food. Amazing service and nice atmosphere. Highly recommended. She even threw in some cookies for our kids.

An adorable neighborhood spot that's hustling and bustling for Sunday brunch. Unfortunately, some of folks weren't very friendly. While some of the other dishes looked good, the one I ordered was mediocre at best. The quality of the eggs was subpar and the pancakes should have been cooked a bit more. read more

Putah Creek Cafe - The Griddle -- two eggs, pancakes, and bacon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Winters, California

Never been here before and the place looked inviting and busy which is always a good sign. I was with my family and I ordered sweet potato fries and they ordered theirs. The waiter Erik R. asked if we wanted ranch with our fries and we said No. The food came out BUT, mine didn't. You would think mine would come quicker because it was just fries or at least with everyone else's. I clocked it at 8 mins and still no fries. I had to stop our waiter and tell him we said No to the ranch, and he said Sorry, and we can have it and he'll take it off the order. (1st mistake that he put the ranch in our order), Next, my partner had asked him where was the fries for me, and he acted as if he didnt know what I ordered and claimed he put it in(second mistake). By that point I lost my appetite because my family was already eating and I still had to wait and not enjoy with my family; I had to take it to go. I then asked for a manager and I spoke to Olivia. She was attentive, kind as heck, and offered her apologies and took care of a few things for us to repair his mistakes. I dont appreciate our waiter ERIK. R for his irresponsibilities, but I appreciate OLIVIA for her beautiful heart and responsibility as a supervisor. That's how management should always be. I praise her, and we will come back because of the food and her, next time we ever go through Winters. 0 stars for our waiter Erik R. 5 for the supervisor Olivia!! I recommend this place for good food and atmosphere. Beware of Erik R 3/29/26 12:26pm read more

This was "just a stop" on our way south from Oregon. It turned out to be so much more - the atmosphere, the space itself, super nice staff, and the great food! And, judging by the crowd, quite popular. If you're traveling south down 505 and get hungry as you approach Winters, veer off and visit this place! read more

I hardly leave reviews but this place was great! Amazing food and service, as well as a great vibe

First visit! It was my son's 13th birthday and he requested country fried steak so we searched for the place with the best and we certainly found it! I had the chicken and waffles, didn't care for the siracha syrup but it was great with plain and i preferred my youngest daughters chicken strips over the chicken thigh it came with, my oldest daughter had a greek chicken salad which she said was delicious. We only had water to drink but even that tasted fresh and clean (not like tap water you get some places) We were greeted and seated promptly, our server Jennifer came up with a warm welcoming smile and got us started. The inside is cozy and clean. We will for sure come back! read more

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In town for a business meeting today and stopped in to have lunch. I had the spring salad, which was awesome! It had everything you would want and more - even candied sliced almonds. Spring mix, grilled chicken, feta cheese, sliced avocado, red onion and strawberries. What a fantastic combination and the balsamic vinaigrette dressing was perfect. Loved every bite and ate every bit of it. Service was excellent as well. read more

Perfect setting for Sunday breakfast! Our server was friendly and attentive. Food was delicious! We tried their mimosa flight and I was very happy with their choice of brut. Carnitas huevos, Em's country fried steak, & lemon poppy pancakes. All 10/10! read more

Putah Creek Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Winters, California

Great tasting country style breakfast with friendly waitresses Ashly was really nice to help with anything we needed. Great price too read more

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Had a lovely lunch with family. We tried breakfast and lunch options. Standout onion rings - amazing. Chicken and waffles was delicious. Salads are bountiful and well dressed. Service was friendly and well done. Overall great spot. And dog friendly. read more

Just the cutest little cafe in the cutest little town! Love coming down to Winters as a Davis local, and Putah Creek Cafe has quickly become a must for us every time we're in the area! Ambiance is great, food is delicious, and the service has been standard. Some of my friends have complained about the service in the past though. I will say it's also a tad on the pricier side (especially the appetizers). Got the Mushroom Swiss Burger today (~$17), solid but again a little overpriced. Will return nonetheless! Open breakfast, lunch, and dinner + baked goods all day long! read more

Putah Creek Cafe - Mushroom Burger - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Winters, California

Cute little small town cafe. Seating indoors and outdoors, perfect for this upcoming fall cool down. Staff was very attentive and friendly, always made sure to come by and check on us and refill our waters. Cali burger was amazing. Their fries were also amazing, the perfect amount of crunch to it! Corn pie was interesting, I was thinking it was going to be more of a pot pie version but it was like a large slice of cornbread. It was okay but nothing amazing for me, more on the drier side. Their pastries however are another story. The portion sizing for the price was great. The cookies are a must! read more

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Solid, affordable, and tasty home cooked food! Sat down for dinner around 6:30 on a Tuesday evening. Parking wasn't incredibly easy to find right out front. The restaurant wasn't busy inside at all. We were seated right away. It took a bit to be greeted by a server. We ordered: the barbecue burger, the Cali burger, and the fried chicken sandwich. All were so delicious and MASSIVE. You 100% get your money's worth here. We were too stuffed for dessert, but my aunt got a brownie to go. We were there near closing and many of the dessert options were sold out, so get there early if you want something particular! read more

Putah Creek Cafe - Fried Chicken Sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Winters, California

My friend and I decided to explore the Winters town this past Sunday and the service and food here were amazing! I got the crab sandwich special, delicious and amazing. The vibe was Christmas and cozy, they had baked goods with cookies as big as your face; the snickerdoodle was really good! We will definitely be coming back. read more

Came in early Sunday afternoon, right around 1:30p. Happy we came in when we did, not 10 mins later there was a long line. Great, helpful and pleasant staff. Very bright, open feel to the seating area. Very busy, food came in a decent time. No complaints, nice portions, nice prices. Parking wasn't too bad, but I can see it being a bit difficult during the peak times for Sunday brunch. Food: Could've been the hike, but their fresh grapefruit juice hit a spot I didn't know I had. I had the 2 egg breakfast, with a side pancake. Everything was fine, pancake was to my liking. Friends all enjoyed their dishes. I encourage giving them a try, I will return to try more of their sweets :) read more

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This place is just OK. It's not bad, but I'm not entirely sure that you get your moneys worth. For a diner, you would think it would be more reasonably priced. They are on the high end of pricing for being a café, in fact much higher priced than a café, But you don't get the comparable quality and service that you would get for the prices that they charge. There is no ambiance. No decor. It's literally a cafe. They actually charge you for a piece of bread. The service is...meh. There are other places to go close by. read more

Quaint, dog friendly and delicious. It sports cheery yellow umbrellas which provide shade for the outdoor diners which is quite inviting. Didn't peek inside but there was ample table space outside on this pleasant almost summer morning. Our waitress was cheerful and prompt. Waters were brought promptly including a cub for our 4 legged companion. The baked French toast was delightful with a generous scoop of fresh whipped cream and fresh strawberries topping it off. No syrup needed. My husband had the veggie omelet substituting avocado for the artichokes. Our dog got a side of sausage patties.. 4 came with the order and she didn't complain. Fresh, delicious and delightful experience. read more

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My boyfriend and I love their carnitas nachos and sadly, tonight, we found out that they have taken it off there menu. I would normally give this restaurant 5 stars as it's one of my favorites in Winters, but the carnitas nachos was our favorite item here. I am hoping that they will bring it back. Their food is overall great and service is so very good but they need to bring it back. read more

Small town charm brunch vibes at Putah Creek Cafe with casual family friendly atmosphere. My family and I came for brunch/lunch around 11am on Saturday. The restaurant was busy but we were able to snag a table outside with no wait when we arrived. Sitting outside is lovely you get to people watch a bit and have views of downtown Winters. You can order brunch or lunch which gives everyone many options to choose from. Service is good and the food came quickly. They have two seasonal specials as well to choose from, Pumpkin Pancakes or a Pesto Grilled Cheese. They also have some delicious looking baked goods from their bakery! Overall a fun affordable brunch spot you should visit if you are in the Winters area. Favorites from brunch: Mimosa Flight French Toast Harvest Beet Salad Biscuits and Gravy read more

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We love the Putah Creek Café in Winters. We split our time between Sonoma and Colusa and this is our favorite midway restaurant stop. This morning I tried the Carnitas breakfast and oh my gosh it was amazing. The Carnitas were lean and plentiful atop perfectly fried corn tortillas with black beans and cheese and cilantro, in the most delightful roasted salsa. My husband had perfect French toast with bacon cooked to perfection and crispy. Just like he likes it. The coffee and tea and pastries are always lovely. We can't get away without taking cookies home to the kids. Every dinner, lunch, or breakfast we've had has been fabulous. Highly recommended! Really fresh ingredients and kind staff - plus the ambience is very casual and relaxing. We love it here! 5-stars read more

Putah Creek Cafe - The Carnitas were bomb, as was the French toast with crispy bacon and eggs cooked to perfection - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Winters, California

What a Jem this place is. We stopped for lunch on the way home from Cache Creek Casino. The food was authentic, homestyle. Many items are homemade. No one is our group was disappointed with their selection. Cocktails were delicious. The service surpassed expectations. Our server was attentive without being obtrusive. It's a nice, casual and welcoming environment. read more

The fried chicken was amazing! The biscuit and veggies were very good, too. I skipped the mashed potatoes.

Choices are limited on where to eat in town so as basically the only breakfast cafe you would think they would know how to cook breakfast food but you'd be wrong. The food is horrible. Eggs are one of the easiest things to cook yet they still managed to mess up scrambled eggs. Only eat here if you have no choice. read more