Allows people to smoke and refused to enforce. said customer was a regular. couldnt sit outside. Was rude when we only ordered one plate. The older lady who worked there is terrible compared to the male owners we saw a few weeks before. Great food but dont plan on good service when she is there. read more

Wonder service, beautiful view and absolutely delicious food. The friendliest staff and very kids friendly!

My family dined here for my mom's bday and the service was wonderful! We had a great table outside by the river and the food was great! Thank you so much River Front Cafe for a great Mom's bday brunch! read more

My wife & I had breakfast here. The owner was very sweet and accommodating to my vegan needs. He cooked up a bunch of veggies and potatoes for my breakfast & it was VERY good. My wife loved her food too (Omni food). The owner really was the best, so friendly and funny too. He came by and checked on us to make sure we were happy. We left very happy & full. read more

We came here for breakfast with family and friends. The service was good, the staff friendly and very accommodating, and the location is great. A lot of menu options but I found the food to be meh. I ordered the breakfast burrito without meat so I got eggs, potatoes, and avocado which does not carry well, in the way of flavor. Maybe that's my fault for asking for an altered item but perhaps some beans, tomatoes, mushrooms, or onions would have given it more profile. Just a suggestion. It's a great location and will be better when the waterfront gets more love. read more

We walked by this place on a Friday night and they had wonderful live music outside. We decided to stay and enjoy a good pour of their red wine. Very delicious, very friendly service, great music! read more

good food, service and ambiance, great location and very family friendly! they get very busy but the food comes out pretty quickly. they have outdoor seating that is great for a larger crowd. the coffee and chai aren't good tho. read more

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My first time there and loved it! Great spicy chai tea! Met the wonderful owners! Great view! Excellent chill vibe on our Sunday visit! Look forward to going back again! The 3 of us ordered different meals! 1-soft scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, potatoes 2-special omelette,fruit 3-chicken kabob plate with hummus,rice and a huge salad read more

I ordered through DoorDash today, ordered an egg and cheese sandwich on crossaint and a falafel wrap. The egg sandwich was good! The falafel sandwich was inedible, I had to throw it away! Yuck! I'm Egyptian and know what falafel is supposed to taste like even had it on the street of New York and it was better UPDATE: February 2020 Just placed an order through DoorDash and let me tell you it was so good!!! I ordered some Mediterranean dishes and my husband who I ordered the chicken kabobs for was so happy with them! I had the falafel salad which was delicious, my youngest daughter had the tomato and avocado wrap and that was good , I had the meat kabobs and they were delicious! We're definitely ordering again and will be visiting the restaurant!!! read more

We enjoyed the music last Friday, May 20, 2022 while dining. We were being served nicely by the server. The owner, Elias welcomed us excellently with delicious foods on our table. Well-presented. The ambiance was really nice. We will keep on coming back to this place though it's far from our place. read more

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Great coffee and an excellent selection on the menu. Seating indoors and outdoors with some seats right next to the water. The food was ready for us very quickly and was delicious. Great variety, affordable prices. friendly staff and a great location make this place my go-to for breakfast or lunch. read more

Real good food, generous portions, very friendly staff/ owner Really enjoyed our visit. Will look forward to returning when the weather Is better and we can sit outside on the deck by the river read more

Great order at counter restaurant. Friendly service. I had the 1/2# Bacon Cheeseburger with avocado. It was prepared as I ordered. I also had the steak fries. Both were very good at a reasonable price. The restaurant was decorated nicely with a band playing on the riverfront. read more

We've been coming here regularly for awhile. Amazing food and service. We bring our dog and sit outside. The owners are super friendly. Must try the Aussie Burger and Greek salad. read more

The first thing on their specials menu is it breakfast skillet with three or four meats cheese some peppers and of course Eggs. Interestingly, the toast had no butter. I suppose that's just the times. I said outside to drink my coffee and eat the skillet. The skillet was a fine example of American cuisine. Flavors blended like music. Three meats added a savory tune, while the potatoes and the eggs provided a steady low resonance. Sweet onions offered an almost sugary high note, while criminy mushrooms lent an earthy undertone. These separate elements Blen into something like a sonata of a skillet. read more

Great food, fantastic location, friendly service, and good value prices. Good name too, since it's a classic cafe right on the Petaluma river. The spacious interior was matched by a large terrace on the river. The table we chose was adjacent to the old railroad trestle where we could look down into the water, with lovely views of the historic buildings around the river. I ordered the Great Mill Eggs Benedict: poached eggs, chorizo, avocado, onions and tomatoes over English muffins, swaddled in a generous helping of Hollandaise sauce. Wow! What a great combination. The rich and smooth sauce was the perfect complement to the warm spiciness of the sausage and onion. The side of homestyle potatoes was hearty without being heavy. The portion was so generous that I only ate half of the potatoes, even though they were delicious and this was my first food in 18 hours. My wife loved her pancakes too, which were unusually light and fluffy. The pancakes were just $10.95 and my eggs benedict $14.95. Both great value for the quality and quantity of food in such an attractive location. The service was fast and friendly. You order at the counter, take a number, and then the food is delivered to your table. It seemed unpretentious, yet had some classy touches, including the quality crockery and cotton napkins. It wasn't busy when we got there but when we left just after noon it had filled up nicely. As had we. read more

River Front Cafe - Great Eggs Benedict with delicious homestyle potatoes. - Cafes Near Me - Petaluma, California

Older woman was incredibly rude. Yelling at customers and her very young food runners.

Each of many times I have been to river Front Cafe, it has been excellent. Fast & efficient service. Four of us met for lunch/brunch. I had the River Front Benediction as it is called. Two poached eggs,, each on a crab cake, and half an English muffin. Served with a choice of hash browns or roasted potatoes. Out of this world! Family owned, all working hard constantly. Taking only a brief lunch break, at a table near us. We sat and talked for 4 hours. A hot day, we sat inside where it was very cool. We hope to go many times, trying a different item each time. The setting couldn't be more beautiful. read more

I'm sitting on the patio, listening to wonderful live music, and thoroughly enjoying a great lunch. The falafel supreme wrap is where it's at- delicious falafel made from scratch, savory eggplant, crisp fresh veggies, hearty potatoes, tangy tahini. It's clear a lot of love goes into the food by the family who owns and runs the establishment. Also- get yourself some ginger peach iced tea. It's delightful. read more

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I am giving this 5 stars because in the grand scheme of things for the pricing - the food - the atmosphere - and the amazing owner - it is 5 stars. Is it a seafood restaurant in France that serves 200 dollar bottles of wine - no - but it is a great place that has a wide menu - with a ton of Greek alternatives that are really worth trying. I personally go to the salads or burgers and sit out on the pier area and look at the water. A real nice local experience and one that I will keep going back too. Take it from me and enjoy lunch in the sunshine on the pier. read more

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My adult son and I ate here for lunch and enjoyed it very much. I had a very large and tasty crepe with spinach, mushrooms and cheese. My son had a large kale salad with chicken, both were very fresh, large portions and a fair price. The wait staff were very nice. You do order before you sit down, it was a Saturday and we made reservations but it was not very busy at noon so we did not need them. We grabbed a table outside on the water edge. read more

I ordered the River Front Special skillet for breakfast. The eggs were runny and the English muffin was small and soggy. For a $19 breakfast, I expect a little bit closer to perfection... read more

I love this place and today I had the best lunch and it inspired me to write a review. I love all of it but today I got the kale salad with apples and quinoa and with every bite I was in awww that I was eating healthy and it taste so great..Petaluma is lucky to have you!! Also, the owner is so incredibly sweet, every time we have went there he is always helpful and makes me laugh..thank you so much for the amazing food today and every time we visit! read more

Such a cute breakfast place in the heart of downtown Petaluma! We had a solid breakfast with a buttery waffle and strawberries and their pancake special. Pretty solid food, but what elevates this place is their patio along the Petaluma River! Service is nice and you do have to order at the cashier and serve your own water, but they bring your food out and are very attentive if you need anything! Definitely recommend! read more

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Enjoyable menu that has something for all from breakfast to lunch to snacks n coffee galore. Tried their Mediterranean Schwarma platter so good. N a large cafe au lait so good read more

We happened upon this wonderful cafe yesterday and it was so good! We ordered online (10% discount when ordering online) and our order was hot and ready when we arrived. The prices were super reasonable. My husband got the breakfast burrito with bacon. It was HUGE and delicious! The bacon cheeseburger was one of the best I've ever had, the burger was cooked perfectly, the lettuce was crispy, tomatoes perfect, I mean...look at the picture of it. The almond croissant was amazing and the peanut butter cookie was as big as my husbands head and also delicious. We will be back! read more

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Very average food. Unfortunate since the location and view are so nice. Come on, you can do better!

Yummy and simple. Brought our kids for an easy early brunch. Super clean inside and the manager was cleaning his register, screen, keypad, and hands in between each transaction (most corporate spots don't enforce that). Made me so happy! Our food was out within like 10 minutes (when you have kids, you're super grateful for that lol) We had: Eggs Benedict: delish. Classic eggs benny, just as stated. Great flavor. Blueberry Pancakes: Huge stack, thick and fluffy! My husband couldn't finish his and he normally can. Said they were delicious. Our kid got eggs and pancakes, which he gobbled! We don't eat out much at the moment, but this place reinstated my hope that we can go to a restaurant that has good food and they're cooking it in a super clean environment. Both gentlemen working were extra friendly as well. I recommend going! read more

Just not good. Omelette were just not good- feels like they don't care. Seems like they should make the menu smaller and do it all better. Maybe they could focus on middle eastern food. read more

Lovely views, plenty of seating and a large menu. Good for any time of day. Especially enjoyed the Mediterranean menu.

Just checked this place out today for a birthday brunch and was pleasantly surprised. We all loved our food (I got the San Francisco Benedict.. so good) and my brother in law said it was the best waffle he had ever had. Inside is spacious and was definitely kid friendly, which is important since we had two toddlers and an infant with us. We will be back for sure. read more

Best lunch spot! And the owner is the sweetest man! Always so warm and welcoming as soon as you walk in the door!

Good, wasn't that good, not much to report really. Steak fries without ranch is a crying shame. At least they didn't toast my dry bread, that would have been aggravating. Little spot down by the much river, quant. read more

My husband and I (and the pups) really enjoy coming here for breakfast. We always look for outdoor dining, even pre covid, so we can have our pups with us - so this was a huge plus for us. Right on the river is just lovely, and keeps the pups entertained. We've had multiple benedicts, breakfast sandwiches, omelets and the sweet crepe with Nutella and fruit. Today I had the North Bay Eggs Benedict which really hit the spot with perfectly grilled onions, mushroom, tomatoes, avocado and spinach. My husband had the ham and cheese omelette, which he loved as well. The food has never been greasy, nice large portions and usually comes out pretty quickly. The coffee is good as well! The staff has always been very friendly and helpful. Definitely worth a stop by! read more

Really excited to try this place, it's such a great location to have breakfast. Unfortunately, we were disappointed for several reasons. We ordered two benedictions, and after, a crepe. First, it was an extremely long wait to get our breakfast and there were not that many people in the restaurant. Second, the food was cold, the hollandaise sauce tasted like it came from a can, and the hashbrowns tasted like they had been purchased previously frozen. The poached eggs were overcooked, and honestly, the food just did not taste that fresh. The ham is too thin to let sit on a grill, it gets rubbery. My husband agreed that everything really tasted like diner food or Denny's, with most of the ingredients purchased at a place like Smart & Final Or Costco. The off putting flavor of the oil also really came through in the hashbrowns. Third, We ordered a crepe for dessert, one with the nuts in it, and we asked them to put strawberries inside. Crepes and pancakes are very different. Crepes are thin and delicate, pancakes are thick and fluffy. What came to our table was a very large pan-crêpe, very thick stuffed with a huge pile of nuts and cinnamon and nothing else. Two dollups of whip cream and no strawberries. How is somebody supposed to eat that? We sadly had to return it and could not wait for another because the weight was too long and our kids play soccer. To their credit, the wait staff was very friendly and understanding. I just do not think the Mediterranean owner understands that in Sonoma County, you really want to make everything fresh, and you don't want to serve up food that's premade or frozen. We have so many fresh options here, we are concerned that the restaurant won't make it and we hope the owner will take any comments like ours in reviews as constructive. Perhaps they do serve very good burgers, and salads. We intend to give them another try simply because they are new and need to work out the kinks. I will update my review if the second go around disappoints further. read more

River Front Cafe - This was the ridiculous crepe that I shared about on my review. Way too thick with a pile of nuts and cinnamon. They forgot strawberries. - Cafes Near Me - Petaluma, California

We stopped by this place on our way up north and I was thoroughly impressed! Not only were the views nice, but the customer service and food were both amazing as well. The owner in front was especially nice, making us feel welcomed immediately. The food was all evidently fresh, and the hummus was great. I ordered the River Front Chicken Sandwich and it was everything I'd hoped for. Next time I'm in Petaluma I'm definitely coming back! read more

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Worse than middling. I'm tempted to make and bring in buttermilk pancakes to introduce them to what they taste like. I'm so bummed with my order. Not at all the airy, fluffy, delicious buttermilk pancakes I thought I ordered. They were dense and dry and promptly tossed in the garbage. I should have trusted my instinct. Way too much on the menu to make everything well. They should consider picking a focus and executing properly. read more

Always our go to brunch , family run , creative menu and great view, mimosas are always good read more

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Love the outdoor sitting view, egg Benedict are delicious as well as their pancakes Friendly personnel read more

It's fine, but not in the same league as the other breakfast places in downtown Petaluma. I went once and probably won't go back. I had a biscuits and gravy special that was decent but uninspired. I've had better at chain restaurants. My wife had a Greek omelette that was mostly onions - an unbelievable amount of onions, like they just filled it up with onions to make it look bigger. Her has browns were soggy and the toast was cheap store bought bread. Coffee was meh. The menu has a lot of variety and maybe some items stand out, but I'm not going to risk it at the price. For the same price you can get truly delicious food a block away. read more