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    Sunshine Cafe

    4.2 (58 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed

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    Chile relleno omelette
    Leah S.

    We were in Petaluma on an early morning when we decided to swing by here for breakfast. I checked Yelp and online to make sure they were open and sure enough their hours lined up just when we would be arriving. When we got there, even though it said they were open, they were definitely closed and no one was there. We called a few times to make sure and then eventually called the other location where someone said that the restaurant should be open. We waited for a while and then finally the staff arrived. Needless to say, we were the only ones in the restaurant. I ordered the chili relleno omelette and he ordered the country hash benedict. I expected that the food would take a while because the restaurant was opening from a cold start, but weirdly enough our food was out really fast. I was a little bit off put by this but we tucked into our food anyway to give them a fair shot. My omelette was extremely bland and so were my potatoes. It came with salsa and desperately needed every drop. Hubby felt the same way about his breakfast, heavy and very bland... and ultimately we ended up taking everything to go and feeding it to our chickens. I felt like the price was really high for the low quality and the food flavor was really mediocre. Such a shame too because this is such a great location.... The old pongos? But unless they meet their quality with the price, I can't see this being very successful.

    Waffles with Strawberries and French toast
    Kay O.

    Since this place just opened up, we thought we would come check it out and we were seated rather quickly on this early Saturday morning, and Food was out within maybe 5 to 10 minutes of us placing our order. I was very surprised to see they had organic black coffee. I love organic items and I was really happy to drink some coffee, granted it was a little too dark for my liking, but I also like mild late coffees. Lol. Our server was brotherly, friendly and helpful. Since the menu literally had five pages worth of things, a lot of them were similar items with either egg or bread based things and a lot of different meat components. The environment was a very cute little diner spot and I liked their open counter bar and it looks like they would play sports games or even cooking shows since they were a couple TVs along the back. They had a really good open set up and I liked how all the tables could be reconfigured for bigger parties. We ordered the waffles with strawberries and French toast and they were pretty mediocre. I don't like putting syrup on my waffles or French toast so the bread on the French toast was rather plain, although I could see speckles of cinnamon remnants in it, but I don't believe the batter had any vanilla and the waffles were very plain and just crispy and soft, but literally had no flavor until you added the butter. Strawberries were fine, but nothing over the top so I'm not too sure if I'll come back here or not.... but I am picky and I like things to have a lot of flavor.

    Eggs, Sausage, Bacon and Hash Browns
    Courtney C.

    Came here today on a whim and was blown away with how good this was! This was one of the only places open after 3p that had breakfast food. We were seated immediately and the coffee and food came out super fast. I was so surprised by how GOOD the food was. The quality was so amazing and the portions were very large! I highly recommend their lattes- their coffee was especially amazing.

    Petaluma Special with the french toast option, and a hot chocolate w/an espresso shot
    Ignacio M.

    So far so good at Sunshine Cafe, the few times that I've been here the food has been good (breakfast). I love an abuelita Mexican hot chocolate and they have it here plus I add an espresso shot, and it's really good!! The service has always been fairly fast, food comes out shortly after I place the order. I'll definitely keep coming back to try different items on the menu.

    Chicken steak
    Mandy S.

    Easy sun shining Monday morning, walking into a new local restaurant! It's wonderful to have a breakfast restaurant in Leghorn Marketplace. The staffs were giving warm welcome and came taking care of us right away! Orders were made fast and delicious! I ordered the Benedict that comes with fresh spinach, avocado, and tomato! The hollandaise sauce was cooked perfect, just smooth and not salty, it was a perfect blend for everything on the plate! The hash brown was crispy outside and delicious inside. I really appreciate to have a very health breakfast in Petaluma Sunshine Cafe ! My daughter and husband, we all finished our meals and walked out happily ! Thank you Petaluma Sunshine Cafe.

    Patricia S.

    A friend and I where looking to find a new place for brunch and I remember seeing that Petaluma Sunshine Cafe was finally opened. So we ventured over to give it a try. We both thought it was just a place that only served breakfast, brunch and lunch but after glancing at the menu we figured out that they were also opened for dinner. You now that saying there's something for everyone? Well their menu holds true to that as it is very expansive! They list 8 types of eggs benedict on their menu and they all sound delicious! The one my friend got was the Divorced Country Fried Steak Benedict and it was a lot of food! Now I know you're wondering what is a Divorced Country Fried Steak Benedict, well the menu description says: "A home-made biscuit topped with chicken fried steak, two poached eggs, served with two conflict sauces both delicious! Half Hollandaise and Half Country Gravy." You also get a choice of hash browns, home-made potatoes or fresh fruit. It's a lot of food for $19.25! Unfortunately, I did not get a picture of my friends breakfast because she dove into it right away. I decided to order something under the "lighter fare" section called the Spinach Breakfast Burrito which consisted of spinach, jack cheese, hash browns and eggs on a spinach tortilla for $9.00, and then I added a side order of biscuits and gravy which consisted of 2 biscuits with gravy for $5.99. The breakfast burrito was very tasting and filling and I ended up taking half of it home. And I loved the biscuits and gravy! The atmosphere is inviting, the restaurant is clean, the food is good, the employees are nice and the pricing is good! It's in a strip mall so there's plenty of parking. Next time I'm going to come and try something from the lunch or dinner side of their menu. This is definitely a restaurant that everyone can find something they like.

    Rosa A.

    Traditional cafe offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Service was attentive and friendly. Small location going to be comfy fit if there are lots customers, but there are a few individual tables and bar seating. Might have outdoor seating didn't pay attention. Menu has lots of offerings. Food is standard, fresh, good portions. Got the biscuit option was not great, but pancakes were delicious. Would have wanted A/C on for a hot day and music was very loud. Otherwise happy for new eatery in this area.

    Pork chili verde benny!
    Lori G.

    Went to Sunshine for breakfast today and what a treat! Had the pork chill verde Benedict. So incredibly delicious!! My husband ordered the Cowboy Benedict and it was equally yummy! Such a nice family run business. So glad they came to town!

    Sebastopol Cali Omelette w/ country potatoes
    Angie L.

    Absolutely delicious food!! We ordered the Sebastopol Cali Omelette and Fish and Chips. The fish was nice and crispy and the coleslaw was super fresh. The omelette might be the best omelette I've had in a while! The egg was so fluffy and there was plenty of chopped bacon inside and a perfectly ripe avocado on top. Our server was very nice and came around frequently to fill water and check on us. Definitely coming back to try out more of their breakfast and lunch items!

    Monte Cristo grilled ham and Swiss cheese sandwich on Texas-style French toast. Yummy!

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    The food was sooooo good! Came out quick and the staff was really nice. We will make this a stop every time now for travels.

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    Excellent Father's Day Brunch; great staff; really good food; highly recommended; will be back.

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    very friendly staff,they also go out of the way for my mother in law who uses a walker

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    Lovely space. Friendly & fast service. Wide assortment of choices. Good size portions

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    We tucked into The Grove (with reservations) on a rainy Friday for an early dinner. Despite having…read morethree menus - drinks, dinner, and happy hour - choosing what to order didn't feel overwhelming, and we quickly landed on the anchovy toast, beet salad, shrimp & grits, and mushroom risotto. Our server was incredibly friendly, and the entire room shared the same warm, easygoing vibe. The small, speakeasy themed space was already packed at 5 PM, so reservations seem like a must. Everything we ordered was well-prepared and delicious, but the standout dishes were the beet salad and the shrimp & grits. The beet salad had a perfect mix of textures; chopped pistachios, tender beets, and crunchy radishes over a pillowy ricotta. I finished the salad wishing there was more. The shrimp & grits featured a potlikker sauce that absolutely lived up to the hype; it made the dish. I wish the shrimp & grits were served in a bowl rather than a shallow dish. I found myself chasing the sauce and polenta around the plate, trying not to push it over the edge. That said, if it were in a bowl, I might have just drank the sauce, so perhaps this is the restaurant's way of preserving a bit of dignity for its guests. Next time, I'm hoping to visit when oyster po' boys and fried green tomatoes are on the menu.

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    Most tables were reserved when we walked in at 4pm on Thursday
    Most tables were reserved when we walked in at 4pm on Thursday
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    My friend raved about the steak skewers from their Happy Hour menu
    Most table we reserved when we walked In at 4pm on Thursday

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    Interior Bar
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    Speakeasy
    Chicken Dinner
    Chicken Dinner
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    4.3
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    It's an adventure trying the dishes I haven't tried…read more We ordered the fried whole dish I wouldn't normally ordered and I'm soooo glad we did. The fish was fried crispy outside with perfect salt and pepper seasoning. The inside was juicy and fresh. The sauce came with plenty of seafood like scallops and calamari. While I was eating it, I already think of ordering this dish again next time!! The empanadas is yummy. The pastry wasn't doughy which is exactly I like. The green sauce came with it definitely made it even better. The short rib and bean dish was good. I like the seasoning and think it would go well with lamb too. The short rib was a little dry to me but the overall taste is still good. I'm definitely looking forward to get the whole fish again and try different dishes!

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    Arroz con maricos. Seafood paella
    Arroz con maricos. Seafood paella
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    Ceviche Clasico
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    4.1
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    We have dined at Central Market a few times, and finally had the chance to use a gift certificate…read morethat was graciously given to us. Last night's experience was outstanding. We really enjoy the vibe of downtown Petaluma, and the ambiance of the restaurant was nicely set with fresh cut flowers in the dinning room. The service was impeccable (shout out to Alex and Rita); they were very knowledgeable about the food (ingredients and preparation) and service was prompt without ever rushing us through the dining experience. We started with the meatball appetizer, and the gem salad. The Blue Ribbon Meatball was fantastic. The gem salad was mind blowingly good; every ingredient, from the eggs, the blue cheese, and the pork belly was over the top The pork belly was cooked in the wood fired oven and the smoke flavor was just amazing. For dinner we split the mushroom pizza and then finished with the Valrhona chocolate tart. Everything was cooked to perfection, the presentation and flavors were sublime. It was evident that a tremendous amount of care and attention to detail goes into the preparation and service of the meal. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience and will be back soon.

    What a find. We spent the day exploring Petaluma and decided to have dinner at Central Market. It…read morewas a complete home run. The service was outstanding from start to finish, but what really impressed me was seeing Chef/Owner Tony Najiola actively overseeing every aspect of the operation. He visited tables, checked on guests, and was clearly involved in every detail of the dining experience. That's something you rarely see anymore, especially from a restaurant owner who has been doing this for more than two decades, and it deserves to be applauded. Everything we ordered was fantastic. The shoestring zucchini was a great starter, the lobster risotto was rich and perfectly prepared, and the Testarossa pizza was absolutely outstanding. Pairing it all with a Pliny the Elder made for a perfect Sonoma County dinner. Central Market isn't just a great restaurant, it's the kind of place that reminds you why locally owned restaurants matter. We will definitely be back the next time we're in Petaluma.

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    Dinning area
    Dinning area
    Beef shortrib with gratin potatoes.
    Beef shortrib with gratin potatoes.
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