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    Sunshine Cafe

    4.2 (53 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Casual
    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.

    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!

    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.

    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!
    Marla B.

    We've been there a few times and have never been disappointed. Everyone is attentive and makes you feel warm and welcome. The food at the spot is absolutely delicious. The service and the ambiance are perfect, with friendly staff. Everything is well-managed, which adds to the welcoming atmosphere.

    Vegetarian sandwich and fries

    This is a cute cafe with good light and ample seating. We were immediately greeted by Guillermo who invited us to sit anywhere we liked. He quickly took our drinks order and gave out menus. He treated us to friendly banter through out our visit and was an absolute delight. DIL ordered the OJ and it was exceptional! Carmen took our order, said yes they could split the check then we ordered a sampler, strawberry and spinach salad, vegetarian sandwich, Ortega burger, regular burger, and Divorced Eggs Benedict. We did not have long to wait for all our meals to be brought out. Everything was excellent. Flavors were balanced, presentation was perfect, Carmen was attentive and solicitous but did not hover. Checked in with us a couple of times then left us to our visiting. We were never rushed or hurried along. We all had a great time with really good food and excellent service. Will be coming back again soon.

    Ham, egg and cheese crepe

    First time here, I love a good diner and the Sunshine Cafe delivers. Extensive menu with lots of Mexican favorites. I had a ham, egg, and cheese crepe, it was excellent. The side of fruit was fresh and included plenty of variety. Great coffee. Friendly service, clean and inviting dining area. Will definitely return!

    Amazing breakfast! Fruit was so fresh and delicious! Great portions!

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    Great breakfast place!!! The service is always great!!! Cute little place with all the bright colors & flowers!!!

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    We've eaten here twice now (breakfast and lunch) and the food has been great! Glad to have a good cafe in the area

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    1 year ago

    Food, not great. Presentation, sub par. Atmosphere, granny home. Service, good. Regular coffee, awful. Prices, low. We won't be back.

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    1 year ago

    The wraps are super yummy! Coffee is very delicious! And the service is always wonderful!

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    1 year ago

    Had a burger for lunch with a milkshake. All very good. Burger bun a bit soggy but all tasty.

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    Wow!! Hands down the best pastries in Petaluma (and maybe further)…read more The selection of both sweet and savory options is out of this world. SO many croissant, muffins, bread, cake, and other pastries to choose from. You can never leave with just one (hence my order of 5 items) Coffee is also delish and the quality of all the food is top tier. Lovely customer service as well. Nice outdoor seating on a sunny day :)

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    Pink Owl Coffee - Some of the seating area

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