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The Morning Fork

4.3 (1.7k reviews)
Open • 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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Lil B.

Great Breakfast spot!! The food is great I had the Gluten Free waffle with raspberries, shredded coconut and macadamia nuts so good! I've been there many times and they don't disappoint.the service is amazing. The ambience is nice kind of small town dinner with cool art on walls. The eggs and biscuits and gravy is worth the visit. Please look at their website for the restaurant hours and also on weekends except a wait time. They have two bathrooms one on one side of the restaurant the other on the opposite side of the restaurant. Seating has been expanded so that's nice. Reasonable prices, street parking can be a bit tricky so be prepared. Enjoy

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Manuel B.

If you are in Sacramento, it's definitely a place worth trying. We were here last time, but didn't review it then. The service is immaculate. What great hospitality! The ambiance can be a little loud, as you might expect for a busy restaurant, but last but not least, the food was great. I'd never had a fruity pebble waffle before. Until next time!

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Julie S.

Busy breakfast place in the heart of midtown. Luckily it was during the week so I was able to find street parking and a table quickly. Service was great! Everyone extremely helpful and friendly. I ordered their chicken and waffles with a cup of coffee. The food was ok. I would have liked my waffle to be toasted a little longer and the chicken to be a little more flavorful but I ate pretty much all of it, so I think it's just more of a preference. Inside was clean and buzzing with action. They had art work for sale on the walls which is a cute idea to support local artists.

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Lorraine M.

Great attentive friendly service, delicious hot fresh food and classic diner vibes. Highly recommend!

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Jenny C.

Finally came back to The Morning Fork after almost a year, but I was sad to say my friend and I were both disappointed with the food today. I ordered the French toast, it was just ok. My friend also said her eggs, hashbrowns and bacon were on the bland side. Food was decent but lackluster. BUT the best part of our whole meal was the side of biscuits and sausage gravy. Those were delicious. However, I probably wouldn't come back after this experience given the strong brunch competitors in the area that have opened up.

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Juanda S.

Thursday morning and no line! Yaaasss. Took two of my coworkers for breakfast and my beautiful daughter met us a little later. Here is what we had... Blueberry Pancakes with Jalapeño sausage - Delicious Bacon Waffle with Country Potatoes and sage chicken - Great flavor and that sage chicken hits er'y time. Tri tip Eggs Benedict- She loved it. Customer service was excellent, atmosphere was warm and friendly. Would I go back? Definitely

Ordered Hash
Tom E.

Parking unusual and commanding pay - or else! Casual, arty ambiance. Seated in East Room, not main gallery diner. New flooring Art gallery Cloth napkins Fast service great cranberry juice delicious fruits home made hash- corned beef machaca, veggies and potato noisy to a deaf man.

Steph S.

I did not believe the hype about this place at first. The character and the customer service of this place are number one!!! The food is great and consistent but the nostalgia and seeing young people do customer service the way it should be done is amazing and the managers and owners talking to customers gives me the feeling of the 80s and 90s and the community that we have lost.

Jaxton C.

We stopped by on a Saturday morning and had a short 20-minute wait, though they have nice outdoor tables to sit at while you wait. The star of the meal was definitely the chicken and waffles--the waffle was perfectly light and fluffy, and the chicken was incredibly crispy and juicy! We also tried the tomato and eggs and the eggs combo. However, the side dishes were a letdown, as both the country potatoes and hash browns came out undercooked and really mushy. Great main dishes and atmosphere, but the sides could definitely use some improvement.

Chicken and Waffles
Agnes D.

Amazed that they have GF/V waffle... it was descent. Side veggies was great! Staff were friendly and helpful.

K R.

The morning fork is a great place to grab breakfast on a Sunday morning! The service was respectful, pleasant, and straightforward. The ambiance is old school diner vibes. The food is fantastic. You can't lose going here on a date or with friends!

Half Order of Lobster & Blue Lump Crab Cake Eggs Benedict with a Side of Fruits
Nataly D.

a cozy diner with a hustle and bustle atmosphere. service was good. our waitress was kind and even other workers checked up on us throughout our time. food was good but expensive. i paid $19 for my half order and the portion was a bit smaller than i expected even for being a half order. the benedict was good though, they give you a decent amount of seafood which was tender and the flavor came through very well. the english muffin was buttered and toasted perfectly and wasn't stale. egg was also cooked perfectly and the hollandaise was yummy! fruit cup was okay, but the pineapples were really good, juicy, and sweet.

Fried chicken and potatoes
Laurie M.

This is a fabulous old school dinner with a twist of southern breakfast choices and modern compilations. My crab and lobster eggs Benedict was divine. Had a taste of their fried chicken which has a little kick in the spices and so flavorful. It's busy and it's noisy but it's fast and delicious. The street parking is all metered and not the easiest but a trip around the block will likely get you a spot.

Lobste and crab Benedict, house potatoes and side of biscuits and gravy.

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What oils do you cook with?

Hi, we use rice oil & olive oil.

Do they have bananas Foster French toast?

I have not seen that here

Do they not offer lunch menu items any longer? (Mixed beats salad, tuna melt, etc.)

They have a Caesar and Cobb Salad. No tuna melts, but they do have burgers and sandwiches

Does this place have Vegan breakfast options?

Yes

Are there gluten free options?

Yes, you can make any waffle gluten free!

Will they be open on New Years Day?

It looks like they will be open New Year's Day. Instagram says closed thru 12/31.

Will they be open Christmas Day?

They are closed 12/24 thru 12/31 per a post on Instagram.

Do they deliver?

They do not

What is the current early bird special?

It changes daily, check there IG to see the specials

Do they take reservations?

No they do not

Is there usually a long wait for seating? Meeting a friend and want to arrive in ample time.

Depending on the time. Recently I went at 11 and had to wait about 20 minutes. And Recently I went at 9 and didn't have to wait at all

Is it pet friendly?

It's outside. On the sidewalk. With limited space for servers, or pedestrians.… 

Do they have heaters for outdoor dining?

Nope

Do they have bottomless mimosas?

No, but they have carafes- which are equivalent to 5 very full mimosas!

Are they open foe outdoor dining these days?

They have been, except that air quality has been forcing them to close occasionally I think.

How come I can't find a phone number to call for pick up?

We finally have a phone number!! 916-476-6765 =)

Is it noisy?

Not really. It's not quiet, but it's not the kind of place you gotta shout to talk tot he person across from you

What is their phone number? This place is popular enough to have wait times, it would be easier to call and see if there is a wait or not.

We finally have a phone number! 916-476-6765 =)

What vegan options do they have, and are the staff knowledgeable about what can be made vegan?

Hi Michael! We have been open over a year now and have gotten in the groove! We now are much more vegan friendly and the Team will happily accommodate! Though we do not have specific vegan meals, we will happily remove all butter, dairy, etc. from… 

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