Gem in Modesto! Very…read moreimpressed with the food, service, and location. We got here mid morning on a Saturday and there was a wait but it went by pretty quick. The wait was also worth it. Chicken Fried Chicken w/ buttermilk biscuit and home fries - 5/5 Huge portions. The strawberry jam was so good. Everything was seasoned well. Tri-tip Philly w/fries -5/5 The waiter suggested au jus on the side and that just elevated the sandwich. Housemade cinnamon roll just a single was HUGE and delicious as well. Great service and atmosphere. Looking forward to going back!

We went there for a family gathering. First of all, they told us 40 mins wait .... Now 40 mins wait…read morefor pancakes and eggs is just plain ridiculous. Anyway in 10-15 mins, we got called, otherwise we would have left! I ordered Benedict with home fries. The Benedict was ok, home fries were great. The server was excellent, the atmosphere was very family oriented and super friendly folks. I was shocked when the server mentioned that for the omelette they use already premade mix (with milk), I mean come on! Any decent breakfast place I know use garden fresh eggs. Premade mix for omelette is another strange thing. Overall an average place, I don't know why this place has good reviews and so hyped up. Come on folks, make pancake/ Omelette at home and save the wait time! Also Modesto area needs better restaurants!

The cafe is cute but It took almost 20 minutes for me to get my drink when almost no one was there…read more I was there with my sibling once and she waited almost 30 minutes for a sandwich. They informed her AFTER she ordered the food that it was out and she had to get something else. She had to get up and ask where her food was. She waited another 30 minutes only to get a glob of cup up avocado on a hard piece of toast and a handful of arugula. Most of the workers were just standing there and not doing anything. The coffee tasted really odd and old. The matcha is good but the wait time is terrible!

Lina was an absolute joy and barrista. Always enjoy stopping at different coffee shops to try new…read moredrinks. Please do not hesitate to stop and pick up a drink if you are in the area or driving through Modesto. We ordered a pumpkin white chocolate matcha and a salted maple brown sugar latte, both delicious!

Came in at 9am on Easter Sunday 4/5/26 for a family of 4 and got seated immediately…read more Server Andrew was really nice and patience because it was my first time and I didn't know what I really wanted to eat. Drinks: Regular coffee - just typical Caramel macchiato- was good not overwhelming sweet Food: Cajun omelet with potatoes and sourdough- was good Stacked chicken and waffles- was good Regular French toast- was good Togo home - chicken fried steak with potatoes and toast- they forgot the gravy so the chicken tasted a bit dry. Overall, it was satisfying. Food was quick to come out. Price is reasonable as the portion is big. Would come back and try other things on the menu.

I was incredibly disappointed. This was my first time at this restaurant and my son had been…read morebragging about it for sometime so we brought the little family to celebrate two birthdays. We ended up with 11 people (4 kids) there. Not one person had a hot breakfast, the butter did not melt on anyone's pancakes, waffles or French toast. My son-in-law was given something completely different than what he ordered. My son, who was the one that recommended the restaurant was so excited to get the thing that he orders every single time and he said it was not just cold. It was too hard to cut the French toast. So we spent over $200 and everyone walked out disappointed. It was sad that that was my first impression and my son was disappointed that he had recommended it as a place to celebrate two important birthdays (and a surprise pregnancy announcement). Literally, the end only thing that I have positive to say was the server was very nice.

Cute convenient delicious café! Located right off of Highway 99 staff was friendly. Coffee was…read moregood. Food was delicious.

Came here for a bite to eat after a Pilates in the park event me and a friend attended. We got the…read moreham egg and cheese bagel, the açaí bowl, a brow sugar latte and a jasmine tea. It's a simple little spot nothing fancy inside but cute vintage vibes like the name lol Jasmine tea 5/5 my friend really enjoyed it Iced brown sugar latte 3/5 it was ok I did have to ask for a little more syrup and milk as it just tasted like bitter espresso. Bagel with ham egg and cheese 5/5 Bagel was fresh and perfectly toasted the eggs were seasoned well and everything else was good we split this and the bowl Açaí bowl was actually very tasty my only problem and reason for not giving 5 stars all around is that I have a nut allergy and specifically asked the girl if the bowl had any nuts in or on it she said no so I said there's no peanut butter or nuts in the granola? And again was told no. The granola does in fact have almond slivers in it luckily I am not so allergic I will die from it or need an epi pen I just usually break out in hives for a few hours and then I'm fine and typically it's more peanuts than other nuts anyway but working in a restaurant you really should be aware of what is in your foods that way someone doesn't have a bad reaction.

Such a cute place and great breakfast!…read more Visited on a Friday morning for brunch. They were moderately busy with parties inside and outside but we were seated fairly quickly. We ordered: Breakfast Tots Grilled Fruit & Brie Berry lemon cheesecake waffle Coffee flight Everything was amazing. I love tater tots and adding the breakfast staples on top made it 5x better. The only thing that would knock it out of the park is some salsa. My friend enjoyed their grilled fruit and Brie. I really enjoyed the berry lemon cheesecake waffle. The waffle was light but perfectly crisped. Presentation was 10/10. Located in downtown Riverbank. Really cute downtown. Worth the detour and drive. Looking forward to coming back.

I've been here twice now -- once last August and once earlier this month -- and both times were…read moreSundays (important for the later part of this review). If you're planning a Saturday or Sunday visit you definitely want to make a reservation! Based off my first visit I would have give this place 4 stars. The drinks are delicious, the food is incredible with good portions, and everything of course looks great visually as well. The main con the first visit was that service was extremely slow and there was a drink ordered that was completely forgotten about, however they were clearly short staffed and when we did have service she was very apologetic and friendly and comped the beverage so we had no complaints. We went back this month for my birthday and while everything we did have was once again delicious, they were out of a decent portion of the menu. Off the top of my head they were out of all flavors of deviled eggs, pulled pork, tuna for the poke stack and poke bowl, risotto balls, some wines, and a couple other things I don't recall. The first couple times the waitress said something we wanted was out we didn't mind and pivoted, especially since she said those were the only items they were out of. However, it quickly became evident that was not the case. She said the reason was it was Sunday and they are only open Thursday-Sunday so they often run out of stock during the Sunday rush. Like I said earlier, the last time I was there on a Sunday there was no issue with items being unavailable, and I feel like if this is a recurring issue maybe that's something that should be looked at when ordering for the week? But I also am not in the restaurant business so who knows maybe this isn't that unusual. It was just a bummer to go for my birthday excited to try certain things, only to ultimately end up with a chicken Caesar salad (which was still good though!). There were still pros with this recent visit, again everything looked and tasted great and the service was friendly and much quicker than the previous visit. The mimosa flights are fun and there's a ton of flavors to choose from. We got a seasonal peach toast appetizer to share and it was so good. I look forward to coming back soon to give it another shot and will update once I do!

Let's start with the negatives... First time we attempted to come by they were closed. So we had to…read morewait to try Mike's Grillhouse. Staff was super friendly, went out of their way to make sure the tables were tidy, and refilled drinks really quick. The restaurant is smaller than you expect it to be, but it is cozy, friendly, and not overly loud. We only had a 10 minute wait when we arrived and they were packed. Our waiter Kyle was on point, introduced himself and dropped the special of the day with gusto. If I hadn't already had a ton of carbs for the day I would have gone with it. Ended up ordering the scallops, and fried zucchini appetizers. Scallops are served almost like a soup. The sauce in the bowl was to die for. I'm thinking white wine, and lemon were the major components. It was phenomenal. Fried zucchini was super tasty and is coming home with us. I'd swear it was enough to feed 4 people. For mains, we ordered pot roast and fettuccine Alfredo with chicken. Wife loved the pasta and chicken. Surprisingly enough she ate it all, none to go which is super rare for her. Pot roast was fantastic. Mashed potatoes were on point, the mixed vegetables were amazing. When you get broccoli and carrots on the same plate and neither have a mushy texture it makes me happy Will definitely be back again in the future.

First problem, clam chowder was gross thick, sloppy cut clams, and just barely warm . Told…read moreserver she took it away appologizing. Next my chicken Marsala, sauce almost spilled off plate, tasted like squeeze lemon, chicken dry potatoes thin and grainy, just disgusting. Then unbelievably my husbands hamburger was very rare, not understood since he ordered it well. No tip after all plates over half full. We have dined there many times over the years. But the problem used to always be twice the wait we were told, every time ( that was our families joke about the place. It was dead this time, the food explained that. We are frequent eat out family, but just mid it was not. We got a discount. But $103.00 later and annoyed and still hungry, it was not worth. Never again! On there behalf, my daughter liked her desert. Good luck at lasting very much longer, with that swill. Where was a manager or host of any kind. Who is running tje place and trying to keep some integrity for their bussiness. Just a bunch of young, big eyed women overwhelmed with wasted food and with many appologies.

Service food, creativity... For breakfast and lunch as well as incredible mocha in the coolest…read morecups!!

This place is always paced and today I managed to get a table during a low rush time…read more The staff was so friendly and welcoming, helped me order my brunch and provided a recommendation. The decoration in the cafe is Hispanic style and very charming. My brunch was wonderful & it satisfied my pregnancy cravings!

We came to eat here one random weekday after work. We've been here before for breakfast, and it's…read moreusually packed. However, on a late afternoon weekend, we found plenty of parking and ample seating. Staff was amazing and incredibly attentive. The pasta was okay, and I really regret not sticking with breakfast. Service: 5/5 Food: 3.5/5

Had lunch at The Secret Garden in Modesto and it was such a cute little spot! The restaurant is…read morereally pretty and has lots of cute areas that would be perfect for pictures. I tried the Cloud Champagne & Vodka Mimosa and it was actually pretty strong, but in a good way . One had me feeling tipsy, and I already know two would have me on another level! I also got the Philly cheesesteak and it was really yummy. Overall, it was a fun little lunch with good food, strong drinks, and a cute atmosphere. I'd definitely come back! The service was fantastic as well. *** our lunch for 2 was $56

They always make us wait a lot and plus u can't do a reservation bc they don't let that and I feel…read morelike it would be better bc they would have better organization the food is amazing but that's the only problem

Really yummy food, a gem for Modesto! I came for a work trip and barely ate for 2-3 because I did…read morenot like any food. I was very impressed by the food and it's delivery. A very cute spot for brunch, I highly recommend. The watermelon drink wasn't my favorite, but I would definitely try another Mocktail. My waitress was a darling and gave great service. the bathroom was also clean.

I come here whenever I want a good solid burger. Nothing fancy. Their "build your own" always hits…read morethe spot. I also like that they have a rotating tap list and the staff is pretty friendly. They offer quite a bit of options for games to play at your table, and the kids menu is a plus. My only gripe would be that their soda's aren't very good- I don't know if their machine needs to be cleaned or changed out but whenever I order a coke it is not good. It would be nice if they offered canned sodas instead.

I stopped in on a Sunday around 1:00 p.m., and it wasn't overly busy. The brewery has a modern…read moreindustrial vibe with a spacious, open layout. There's plenty of seating, including standard tables, a full bar, and a long high-top table tucked beneath an overhang that's perfect for larger groups. Behind the bar, two TVs provide entertainment, and a large display showcases their rotating craft beer selection. They also offer happy hour Wednesday through Sunday. We were seated right away, and our server greeted us shortly afterward. She was friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about the beer selection. If you're unsure what to order, they'll gladly provide complimentary samples, or you can opt for a beer flight to sample four different brews. I ordered the bacon nacho fries topped with pulled pork along with a beer flight. Every beer was cold, fresh, and flavorful. The nacho fries were the standout of the meal. They were surprisingly delicious. The fries stayed nice and crispy despite all the toppings, giving each bite a great balance of texture and flavor. Two of us shared the appetizer along with our drinks, and it was more than enough food. I'd definitely order it again. Overall, we had a great experience. Between the welcoming service, excellent craft beer, and tasty food, this is a place I'll definitely be returning to so I can work my way through more of the menu.