Lovely quaint Petaluma, a pinch of "Trustifarian", a Mecca for explosive talented artists and musicians with great live music venues. Juxtaposed with some questionable art. IE: Huge paintings of caricature like dogs in fluorescent colors, dreadful landscapes and yarn owls. Also, the antique capital of Northern California, yawn. (money laundering?) A lot of really nice boutique type shops with fine products and a brand new record store, Paradise Found which is quite fantastic. It is also an oasis with goo-gobs of creative talent and cool people you will find. Ranchers, farmers, construction workers, normal hard-working folk, authors, athletes, chefs, sound engineers,sculptors,craftspeople, photographers, and inventors. A full cast of interesting characters. The home of the world's ugly dog contest (I tend to stay away during this event to avoid becoming a contestant) and wrist wrestling championship. Once famous for being the egg capital of the world. I once heard this conversation in a bar, "Hey Steve remember when we got paid to inseminate chickens when we were on acid?" Steve: "Those were chickens?" Sam Shepard would've had a field day here. Some newer buildings made to look old with crafted Styrofoam façades. You get the feeling you're on a movie set, which it has been on several occasions. I lived here for a number of years, a bit of a Peyton Place aura. Nudge nudge, wink wink, say no more. Some of my favorite people I've met in the last 30 years hale from here. And, a disappropriated amount have left this earth too soon. One of the best foodie destinations north of the Golden Gate Bridge. Superb coffee shops and bakeries, some award-winning. So, back in 1999 I took a wrong turn off the freeway and discovered Petaluma and the first place I went was the "Tea Room" and it's still pretty much as awesome as it was then. A real nice vibe, nicely decorated with some incredible pastries to include the orange cranberry scone as I recall, sold out today. My breakfast today was quite good with the walnut toast, and a huge portion of very large potatoes that could've been cut into smaller pieces and maybe I only needed one third of the portion. Dem tatters were 'nuff for four people. Great atmosphere, nice friendly staff, and a very pleasant ambience. There's mirrored signage that says TEA mounted high on the wall across from one another so as to appear as if it were a reflection. I personally can also see the word EAT in there every time I glance at it. I was told years ago that it came from an old Texaco gas station sign. It makes sense, check it out. On Western Avenue. I used to tell folks it's across from the pink Catholic Church rectory. That's been painted to a rather unattractive conservation brown. A lot of nice outdoor seating and cool shops nearby, check out next-door thrift shop and the ever remarkable Petaluma market around the corner, with superb produce display! Famous for cheese, wine, cider, breweries and happy cows! If you're coming from the south cut over through Fairfax to Olema and take the back road up to Petaluma which is a stunning drive! read more

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The service at the Tea Room is awful. Every time my husband and I go, the lady that is always at the counter is super rude and unfriendly. She makes the entire experience unenjoyable and it's very frustrating because we are always nice and respectful, and we always tip very well. The straw that broke the camel's back for us, was when we came in and my husband and I were about to order and the place was super busy so no tables were currently open, and two gentleman offered their table to us because they were about to leave, and the lady at the counter snapped at me and refused to let us sit at the table because she thought we had pressured the men into letting us have their table (mind you, we hadn't spoken to them at all before they approached us) . I'm not sure what her issue is, but I have heard from other friends in town that they have had similar experiences with her and it's made them stop going there. Unfortunately, we won't be returning either. read more

Woo Hoo, this place was really amazing. My gal pal is a regular, and took us here for a delicious lunch. Everything was so fab! I got a Quinoa Bowl with poached eggs, avocado and veggies. It was so fresh and tasty! My friends got sandwiches and an omelet, and they all raved about the side salad and yummy dressing. I was impressed with how fresh tasting it all was. The service was straight forward, and the ambiance is cute. This place gets busy, so be prepared for a bit of a wait. read more

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What a great treasure here in Petaluma, very loved by locals. Great food, comfortable environment, it's a place you want to meet a friend and stay awhile. They often have a gluten free scone that is delicious! Another favorite is KT's Elixir which is heated Lemonade with honey and cayenne which is so nice on your throat! I do have one complaint- Everytime I go I'm reminded I can't get a table till someone has ordered (and kind of brusquely told) I have a dog and I often go with a friend who has a dog so Ii m tasked with holding two dogs - one that wants their mom in the restaurant walking back and forth in front of restaurant till food is ordered. I've seen people with a strlwr and kid in the same situation because the place is small they don't want to take stroller in but can't grab a seat. I've never seen people not be able to get a table so seems like a rule just in case the very rare chance you order and can't find a table. read more

We had the salmon Benedict, bowl of oats, potato cake and chocolate chip cookie. The cookie was huge don't let the picture fool you. I ate the whole thing before I thought about photos. Also not pictured the potato cake. So good I ate in 3 bites and then remembered I should review them. Salmon Benedict we would skip when we come again. The biscuits were dry but flavor was good. Cookie was huge and chewy absolutely a favorite. It was about 5" in size before we devoured it. Bowl of oats was large and filling I would definitely order it again. 5 stars for service, location, food and facilities. read more

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Had another fabulous brunch at Tea Room Cafe. We tried the black bean chili, quiche, croissant egg sandwich and the avocado toast. Everything was delicious! Staff super helpful and friendly. They are always busy, but they manage the crowds well and wait times are always reasonable. read more

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We stumbled upon this adorable brunch spot while driving back to the Bay and couldn't resist pulling over for a bite. First tip: order at the counter before being seated - definitely something to note before you get too comfortable! The menu here is overwhelming in the best way - think an endless list of brunch classics, creative specials, and a tempting selection of baked goods. I was stressed trying to pick the perfect dish because everything sounded so good. After much thought, we ended up with the mixed berry French toast, smoked salmon eggs Benedict, potato cakes, and the morning glory toast with honey and butter. The potatoes here are next level. The crispy potato cakes and the mini potatoes that came with the Benedict might just be the best I've ever had at brunch (bold statement, but true). And that morning glory toast, paired with honey and butter? Absolutely chef's kiss. The vibe is cozy and welcoming, with both indoor and outdoor seating options - think cute cafe meets small-town charm. Just a heads up, parking is street parking in downtown Petaluma, so plan accordingly. Definitely a spot worth checking out if you're in the area - or even worth a detour! read more

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Food is good! The wait and the ordering situation is autistic. And ur waitress may or may not have a full beard and be breaking thru on dmt while dropping ur food off. But the food is definitely fresh and good. read more

Jumping on once again to tell everyone how great this cafe is. I appreciate how consistently good, fresh and homemade the food and baked goods are. And part of any great experience are the folks behind the scenes. Pat, Jimmy & Edgar are absolute jewels. 100%! read more

I've been to the Cafe couple times already and I do have to say that the staff is personable and helpful. The price is reasonable and never await. read more

Great food. Good service. Really noisy, Could not have a conversation without yelling

This has always been my healthy fresh go-to breakfast place since I moved to Petaluma. The menu items are very diet friendly and the ingredients are fresh. The espresso drinks are great and the ambiance is very Portland-esque. I recommend all of the breakfast items! read more

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Top 3 best breakfast spots in Petaluma hands down. Adorable little spot for breakfast! Their food is seasonal, high quality and delicious. Their egg tartine and potato cakes are my absolute favorite and anywhere that serves coffee in a bowl is an A+ in my book. Don't miss out on the ginger molasses cookies either. Although the place is a little small, they have a parklet and lots of folks are always coming in and out so, it's easy to grab a table. read more

Good brunch spot in Victorian downtown Petaluma with tasty breakfast items, and friendly but slow service. Cue up to order, then at time of order you'll be assigned a numbered table. That initial line took fifteen minutes. But the real wait at Tea Room Cafe came after putting in the our food order. Total wait from our arrival at the cafe to receiving food: forty five minutes. That's quite a wait. Opting to dial up on my review because the food itself was tasty and their eggs were the right doneness. We had a chorizo scramble, a single order of a smoked Gouda cheesy potato pancake with harissa and sour cream, and a sausage scramble with mushroom and spinach, with eggs cooked lightly, and just right. We left with a delicious malt chocolate chip cookie, called a "salty malty" made in-house. Three stars for service (friendly, but overwhelmed) and four for food. Quaint atmosphere: farmhouse decor full of vintage chachkies, crows and cows. Come here if you like a relaxed breakfast and are not in a hurry. read more

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Tea Room Cafe is one of my go to spots to meet up with friends! They have a vast brunch menu, and I have loved everything I've tried. There is outdoor seating which is always a plus, and is located in the heart of downtown Petaluma. The inside has large windows letting in a lot of natural light, and has a cute simple farmhouse vibe. This time I got the vanilla latte which was huge and delicious! It came in a cup that was so large it was practically a bowl. I also got a slice of banana bread (with shredded coconut) and it was just as incredible. The service is pretty quick and everyone was super nice. I will definitely be coming back! read more

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One of my fav places for especially lunch. On a nice day they set up a few outside tables which is very special. The food is alway great. Desserts are super good. Staff is very helpful. Parking is street parking, I have never had a problem other than maybe having to park about a block away. read more

Came in for a quick bite to eat on a late Friday morning. They were fairly busy, seems like a popular breakfast/brunch spot. They have a large menu selection for breakfast and lunch. You order/pay at the counter and then they'll bring your food to you. The food was delicious! I ordered a potato cake and an iced chai latte. I will definitely be coming back for more potato cakes in the future. They have indoor and outdoor seating available. Opted to sit indoors since we had a party of 5 and most of the outdoor seating was filled up. Restroom was looking a little run down and dirty. All of the staff members were so friendly and the service was quick - despite them being busy. read more

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Used to be four stars. Although they ran out of all the best specials & pastries early. They had a great pastry chef for awhile. Glasses & utensils are sort of serve yourself & can be less than spotless. I hope they sort things out. it used to be a favorite. read more

I love this place. The food is always delicious. The breakfast is my favorite as well as the soups that they make. Good pastry section also.

This is one of my favorite cafes or breakfast places I've tried in the area. Love the scrambles and I order a side of toast usually too! The baked goods and bread are out of this world. Everything here is so fresh and flavorful. Great coffees and drinks as well! I loved the carrot cake muffin that was there when I went once. read more

This is my favorite tea and brunch spot in Petaluma. It's a good thing I don't live nearby, because I'd be going there every single day!!! For incredible food, pastries, and tea...take a few hours to relax here, it's totally worth it! read more

Went for Breakfast Food - 5/5. Scone was moist with a nice bite on the crust. Earl grey aroma was strong, giving the scone a savory flavor. It was very crumbly, which is by design, so adding the jam and butter was awkward. Croissant bread pudding was fantastic! Texture was smooth with a good amount of egg, but not too much that it starts resembling a quiche. Chocolate was decadent and I enjoyed that it was the main flavor profile. Bread puddings can notoriously contain surprise raisins, but this one was straight to the point; delicious chocolatey goodness with eggy croissant. Service - 4/5. Quick and friendly. Water is self serve. Value - 5/5. Pastry prices are standard with the scone being $5 and bread pudding being $6.50. Sales tax does get added as it is a restaurant, not a bakery. Portion sizes are good and the pastries were delicious. Great spot for breakfast. Parking - Street (Free) read more

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Oh Tea Room how I love you so! Their pastries are delicious and their food overall is consistently delicious (and fairly priced for the portions). Their staff is really nice and I like their ordering system (at this spot you wait in line to get to the register, order and pay and then they seat you and bring your food/drink over when it's ready). I like it because when you're done/ready to leave you don't have to wait around for the check. They have a self serve water station and their staff also walks around a bunch clearing plates so you can flag someone down if you need something pretty easily (just fyi in case you prefer a waiter coming to check in a bunch). If you go with friends you can all order together and they usually let you pay separately (though caveat: I've only done that when there's been three of us at the most so not sure if that's true for larger groups). It is a bit small and can get crazy busy (at least on the weekends which is when I've gone) but they'll be honest about any wait time before you order. Their atmosphere is def cozy but I don't mind being close to my neighbors at places like this (food is worth it). Everything is really good but my fave is the Eggs Benedict with salmon (and if that's your jam too please note that they only serve it on Sat/Sun). Their hot chocolate is also immaculate and if you get whipped cream it comes with so much of it (so basically the best hot chocolate ever). They don't do reservations so I always go pretty close to when they open. But if you go and there's a wait it's worth waiting or coming back again another day tho. read more

A quaint spot to grab a book, gather with friends, or fill your belly with tasty food. The portions are not shy. The baked goods are calling your name as it's love at first sight. You walk up and get in line. I've always seen a line. Place your order, pay, and grab a seat. You'll have a table number to take with you. There's a wait as your food is prepared with love. It's a small kitchen so things come out as it's ready. The food is so tasty and portions are large. Take your time and enjoy! The Johnny cakes are lot to be missed. I rarely see it on the menus so take advantage. It's a cornbread pancake in all the best ways. The papas bravas is must. This is a hefty portion to soak up those $10 mimosas. The P-Town hash is crunchy, hearty, and filled with veggies. It's topped with poached eggs to that kiss of decadence. Seriously, this is a spot to relax and enjoy. You won't regret it. read more

Horrible horrible place to come. The race is their profile you they treat the white privilege better. I didn't get my food till 20 minutes later. My food was burnt. The drink was trash. Can't even make a perfect me so like how do you mess up on that like be for real And then people after me got attended first but I got served like Rosa Park. It's BS and it was my first time. Don't even come here. I don't understand why it still has service. It should be shut down and canceled. read more

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Was recommended by a local. I'm trying to be perfectly honest here. We walked in, stood around for a minute or 2. Okay, it's a moderately busy lunch, but there were a few open tables, so we seated ourselves.Aha,now someone was interested in us, "I've already assigned this table, you'll have to move". Seriously, there are a million polite ways to deal with this, that is not one of them. He offered us a choice of 2 other perfectly fine tables, so we sat down, and the staff resumed ignoring us. 5 ish minutes, no contact at all. From our new vantage point we finally saw the small sign, wait to be seated. It might be visible when you walk in, if the place is empty. It should be, given their attitude and performance. Can't comment on the food, we left. read more

I do not understand how this place only has 4.1 stars. My guess is that's it's folks who don't know that you need to order at the counter and get a table assigned before you sit down. If you're too fussy for that, don't bother. The cafe lattes are the best in town and the food is amazing! Our family favs: heavenly pancakes, pesto scramble, orange-cranberry scones, delicious chicken curry salad! read more

Was looking for a new breakfast place and stumbled onto Tea Room. Things you need to know: This is a self seat kind of place. They ask you to order at the counter then they will hand you an number. Take the number and find a table and they will bring your food to you. I walked myself over to a outdoors table that someone just left. The wait staff was really quick at coming out and clearing and cleaning the table. It was a bit of a wait for the food but nothing out of the ordinary for Sonoma restaurants. As for the food we ordered: Smoked salmon toast: there was a good amount of cream cheese, I almost wish there was a bit more salmon but overall the flavors melded well with one another. Potato Cakes: I only ordered one and immediately regretted it. The harissa on top was phenomenal! Sour cream was nice and thick on top of a crispy potato cake. Definitely one of the best I've had. Buttermilk Pancakes: Fluffy and rich, the butter was most melted by the time it got to our table. A good sign imo. The pancake itself was a bit undercooked for my taste but still good. Side of eggs and bacon: bacon was thick and perfectly cooked. Cappuccino: the Hubby enjoyed it. KT's Elixer: warm lemonade with honey, cayenne and ginger. This was prefer for a chilly morning. Normally not a fan of ginger but this came through nicely. I would highly recommend. Overall another great breakfast find! read more

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Easily one of my favorite spots in Marin/ Sonoma area. I have been coming here since they opened and the quality has never been compromised. The heart and soul of the business is the owner who you will find in the kitchen helping to get the amazing food out to guests always at a reasonable time. Everyone who works there is friendly and helpful. My favorite thing about this place is they have food you won't find in other menus. I love to cook so when I go out I pick spots where I couldn't have made it better myself. I love the cool crow theme going on too. Their decor has always been something I admired. I will leave you with this. When I'm having a particularly bad day, it's the Tea Room food that helps lift my spirits. read more

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Have enjoyed the Tea Room for years but on two recent visits I was very disappointed with the attitude and quality of food. Went to tea room with a infant, service dog and three adults. We needed a larger table so pushed a smaller table and was chastised by one of the employees. The restaurant was almost empty. The server was brisk in his manner. Ordered the salmon plate. It had one piece of salmon and lots of fill. Not very tasty. I will not be returning. I recommend the Bistro or Della for great food, ambience and service. read more

One of the best places for morning coffee/tea/breakfast/brunch. everything is consistently delicious. the staff is friendly and inviting. It is always a wonderful experience at Tea Room Cafe. read more

Excellent. Very quality ingredients, delicious food, and a charming decor. Will be back!

Just visiting, had French toast!!! Amazing, very generous serving. Nice decor and great service.

Really enjoyed our breakfast Got the following: Huevos rancheros: 4 stars, the sauce was great, loved the pickled onions. Would have liked more salt in the beans Pancakes with eggs and bacon: 4 stars overall, the pancakes were great (5 stars) but the bacon was overcooked and the eggs were average Also got a chair latte - 3.5 stars, a little light on the chair flavor, and a little on the sweet side Will come back! read more

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Food was delicious and staff was welcoming. Dog friendly as well! Highly recommend. It might looks small, but tables open up fairly quickly. Worth the wait. read more

Oh, WOW!! I'm amazed at how tasty the food Is here!! It's like they squished in the flavor of ten dishes into one. We got the pork curry and crab fried rice. Both were incredible! SO MUCH FLAVOR, balanced and just the right amount of fried on the fried rice, subtle enough curry to not overwhelm all of the other flavors. If I could give this restaurant 10 stars, I would. You won't be disappointed. read more

I have one issue with Tea Room Cafe. The eggs Benedict is so good I can't seem to bring myself to try anything else. My eating buddies have and they are always happy so, I guess go with that. Oh, there is another issue I have with Tea Room Cafe. It's very good so it's very popular. So it gets busy on weekend mornings. They need to leave a plastic rat someplace, just once, to scare people off for just a short time. I'm the Yelp Duke here so I think I should get some extra Benedict here. I mean benefits. See? Whenever I'm here it's all about the Benedict. Oh wait. Another issue I have with Tea Room Cafe. The whipped cream on the mocha. I posted a photo. It is so massive that on my first sip my face is covered in cream like a scene from Mrs Doubtfire. So yes I have issues.... with Tea Room Cafe. I hope they make the required adjustments. read more

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This restaurant is BUSY in the morning so come early to get a table or plan on doing take out. The food is good though and the lattes are enormous. We had the French toast, the morning glory bread, a cinnamon roll to split, an almond croissant, several cappuccinos, and the frittata. I think the only thing that wasn't devoured was the croissant, but more likely because we over ordered rather than the food. This is a nice place; loud inside and very crowded but great breakfast food. read more

We absolutely love the atmosphere and food A+! As a business owner myself they need to do some digging on the customer service side. I am not going to say we will never come back because we like everything except the service. Specifically they have been changing the way they do things like the line and getting a table yourself vs waiting for them to give you one. As a business if you make changes don't be rude, be kind it's that simple. My husband and I noticed this behavior encourages the folks customers here to be rude as well, it's bizarre every visit there is a problem. I was scolded for choosing my table this time as I had done my last five visits, instead of a polite I'm sorry we changed things, it was so bad I almost left on the spot. Then when there was a only one table left that we were "assigned to", they proceeded to ask the people in line right in front of us, making sure I could hear her, not once but FIVE times if they wanted to sit and eat to which they responded each of the five times they were asked "NO we are taking the food Togo..." they actually seemed irritated to be asked so many times! If they said yes she propositioned folks who were Togo to sit in the last table causing us to have to wait I don't know how long for the next table to open. Why in the world would you create a situation like that? It had to be intentional she wouldn't stop asking them. So if you don't want me at your business I won't be there as much very sad for the owners. You seem to be stressed and understaffed. read more

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I usually get the basic 2 egg breakfast. The sourdough toast with Jam is so delicious. Everything is always cooked perfectly. The staff is very nice. We also usually get a baked good to eat while our food is being prepared. The baked goods here are always so good. It's a great atmosphere with wonderful food. This is without a doubt my fav place in Petaluma for breakfast/brunch. read more