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    Vaquero Cafe

    4.5 (15 reviews)
    ModerateNew American, Cafes
    Closed • 7:00 am - 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM - 1:30 pm
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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Melissa C.

    This cafe is inside of a business building, so when searching it on the map it may seem a little odd. It is open to the public and when coming in let security know you're here for the food. I look forward to eating here everytime I'm in Vacaville. They are open for breakfast and lunch. They have different specials and then weekly staples as well. The food is made fresh and certain foods are made in small quantities so they can be sold out. They also have fruit infused water with the perfect ice for their customers. The chefs have been there for years and take pride in their work, it shows. Every meal I have had is delicious and reasonably priced. Dont leave without getting a cookie, they are truly delicious!

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    Theresa A.

    Maybe I shouldn't post this review because then everyone and their mom will start coming here! This place serves breakfast and lunch.. came here for breakfast wanting a croissant with eggs bacon and cheese! Super duper happy right now! My daughter got a breakfast burrito and was equally happy! Prices are beyond fair too! We'll def be coming back here to this cute, clean, and delicious cafe that not many seem to know about.

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    9 months ago

    There's nothing unique or special about this place, it's reminiscent of a hospital cafe.

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    3 years ago

    Great food, great service. Everyone is always very welcoming. I think more people should know about this place.

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    3 years ago

    I can't get authentic food like what I hate at Vaquero cafe in where I am. At times I do crave for the food and the sauce amazing.

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    3 years ago

    Great food for great price! I would recommend this to all my friends and family. The service is great too.

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    3 years ago

    Great food at a great price! It's very clean and everyone that works here is super friendly and welcoming!

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    Heritage House Cafe - Eggs Over Medium with Hasbrowns & Bacon. The Bacon was Fire

    Heritage House Cafe

    4.1(647 reviews)
    2.7 mi
    •$$

    You write your name on a clipboard outside the door and they call you from that…read more.. My mother in law said this was the first breakfast she had out that she actually enjoyed, so that is the best recommendation yet. She is very picky. The coffee was always topped off and hot. Her omelet was made with the ingredients she asked for and so forth. Perfect she said. My wife and I couldn't agree more. We sat outside where they have several tables so that was nice but we didn't see inside.. but yes we would go back.

    This place is honestly such a hidden gem in our hometown! I'm always happy to support a small local…read morebusiness, but it makes it even better when the food is this good. Everything we tried was delicious & clearly made with a lot of care. The kind of breakfast where you leave completely satisfied and already thinking about when's the next time you will come back. Came on a Sunday & there was a waitlist but trust me when I say it's worth the wait! Ordered the pancake combo & got the pancake with blueberry compote & chocolate chips added. Best pancake I ever had! It's easily shareable between 2 people. Also the rosemary garlic potatoes are a must! They are well seasoned & perfectly crispy. The service was also incredible! Everyone was so kind, welcoming, and attentive from the moment we walked in. You can tell they genuinely care about their customers, and that makes such a difference compared to bigger chain restaurants. It's spots like this that make me love supporting local businesses. Great food, great people, and a really welcoming atmosphere. If you're in the area and looking for a good breakfast, definitely give this place a try, you won't regret it!

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    Under-Study - Pain au Chocolat ($6) & Pain Suisse Reuben ($9) - not 5 stars but way better than Bouchon Bakery

    Under-Study

    4.4(112 reviews)
    28.1 mi

    their restaurant PRESS was a miss... but their bakery was great!…read more CALISTOGA CRUNCH COOKIE - wow what a cookie! and so much going on in a cookie, but at the same time aesthetically beautiful too - it was really good I liked it a lot! - the caramel spread on top of the cookie was a little overkill though FLANANA BREAD - little flan in the middle of a banana bread - not overly sweet, and everything was moist, super tasty too! PAIN AU CHOCOLAT - wow the layers! amazing baking here (on another level) also got their COCONUT COLD BREW COFFEE, and the coconut cream was sooo yummy (I wished I had more of it). Cold brew was also strong. I was tempted to try their Lobster Corn Dog with caviar... but I guess next time~

    TLDR: I expected nothing less from the incredible PRESS…read moreteam. Under-Study is an exceptionally creative, fun, and delicious addition to the Napa cafe scene and shines with its food items. Can't wait to come back sometime soon. ------ FOOD 1. [MUST TRY] BREAKFAST SANDWICH (5/5) I think the best breakfast sandwich we've ever had. The croissant was perfect: beautiful shape, expert lamination, extremely buttery taste, and super crispy from potentially an additional bake before becoming a sandwich. The egg was a fluffy souffle-type. Cheese and aioli were great, but most importantly, the sausage was EXCEPTIONAL. It was oddly shaped which is how you know it's a freshly-made sausage patty vs. a store-bought / freezer section sausage. 2. [MUST TRY] COCOA QUENELLE (5/5) One of the best chocolate desserts we had in Napa, and a chocolate lover's dream. The chocolate tart crust has an excellent chocolate flavor and is the kind with a very satisfying snap when you break it. The chocolate mousse covers a layer of thicker chocolate and a pool of salted caramel at the base of the tart. It's garnished with a chantilly cream quenelle on top with some candied nuts and cocoa nibs. Not only is this beautiful, but this is delicious. A must-have the next time I'm here. 3. [MUST TRY] SALMON RILLET (5/5) Super unique and high protein. Flattened and fried salmon skins that serve as your "chip". The "dip" is this lean trout + creme fraiche mixture topped with a layer of trout roe. The dip is on the leaner side vs. creamy side, so the salmon skin isn't hard enough to actually dip in the mixture. Better to use a fork to scoop the dip onto the salmon skin. 4. AVOCADO TOAST (4.5/5) Not my usual choice but the employee raved about this item. The avocado and kosho are mashed together into a smooth mousse that's then piped onto a great slice of sourdough. The acidity and kick of the kosho really shone through, making this better than most other avo toasts I've tried. 5. WAGYU SKEWERS (4/5) Two skewers with 3 pieces of wagyu each. The wagyu was good with flavorful salsa verde, but some pieces were a little tough. 6. GARDEN SALAD (4/5) Great, bright, simple salad. Large portion, great for some greens on the table! 7. BRIOCHE TART (3.5/5) Reminded me of a Czech kolache -- essentially a danish but instead of a puff pastry dough, it's a soft brioche bread. The center had a cream cheese and raspberry filling. While the filling was delicious and the brioche was nice, there was a bit too big of a brioche-to-filling ratio for my personal preference. 8. PAIN SUISSE (2/5) Given the ham, cheese, and mustard, felt like a play on a cubano. While the flavors were there, the pastry was unfortunately a bit dense and lacked the buttery, flakey layers I was hoping for. I asked for this to be warmed up, which they happily accommodated, but strangely the ham inside was actually cold, even after being in the oven. ------ ENVIRONMENT / AMBIANCE: * Beautiful cafe right next to the fabulous PRESS Restaurant in St. Helena. Essentially, it's on the road toward downtown but without the traffic of having to enter the downtown area. * Huge parking lot so parking is convenient and shouldn't be an issue * Both a large outdoor area with several different tables and high-top seats, as well as indoor seating (though only a few two-person high top tables and a handful of lower stool seats) * Overall the style is bright, colorful, and perfect for a girls trip, breakfast/lunch with friends, and quick stop for a coffee and pastry ------ SERVICE: * Surprisingly hit or miss. There was a gentleman here whom I interacted with the most who was absolutely wonderful and a joy to chat with. Similarly, another woman who seemed important was very kind. But a couple other employees were expressionless toward me. * Some items were ready surprisingly quickly while others took a surprisingly slow time to come out. For example, the breakfast sandwich and salmon rillets were super speedy. But then the wagyu and avo toast took 20-30 minutes to come out. Similarly, when I asked for the pan suisse to be heated up, it took over 10 minutes for them to do so.

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    Under-Study - Pain Suisse Reuben: House-cured American Wagyu Pastrami w/ house sauerkraut, swiss cheese & russian dressing ($9)

    Pain Suisse Reuben: House-cured American Wagyu Pastrami w/ house sauerkraut, swiss cheese & russian dressing ($9)

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    Village 360 - Special touch and delicious drinks

    Village 360

    3.9(223 reviews)
    11.4 mi
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    We were next door and completely missed out on the brunch menu that ended at 2 pm when we got there…read morea few minutes before 3p on a Saturday Labor Day weekend afternoon The afternoon menu isn't much (pizza) We didn't want any coffee They were pretty busy and have a ton of places to sit outside. Inside seemed like there was the one table that was occupied by the door and a line that starts when you first walk in. They had complimentary water on a side table on the left. I would suggest this location as a very chill spot to chat up with family and friends or even a day date for couples. Come before 1p too!! (to enjoy the brunch menu)

    Last night I attended one of their free line dancing events. Overall, the experience was wonderful…read moreand it was so fun seeing people enjoying themselves! However, this review is for the service at the bar which I genuinely hope management takes into account for future events. There was a complete lack of organization. My friends and I filled a space at the bar as previous customers left. One of the young female servers took our drink order and said she would make sure the bartender saw. Drinks came out on the bar with receipts but while I was checking, one of the workers asked if they were for upstairs. The bartender replied, "I have no idea". After 5-10 minutes of waiting and checking, I noticed that everyone behind us had already received their drink. I notified another server about our issue and he was ready to fix it for us. However, our previous server noticed we were mentioning something and told her coworker the order was already in. She proceeds to tell us our drinks will be right out. She "checks" at least two more times to see if our drinks are ready. By "check", I mean that she only looked over from afar--she didn't actually go up to the bartender to make sure our drinks were next. At this point me and my friends were frustrated from seeing two rounds of other people receive drinks. We canceled our order with a different server because ours had zero initiative. I enjoy coming here--please do better for your employees and customers.

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    Calaca Coffee - Banana Cream cafe de olla cold brew

    Calaca Coffee

    4.9(81 reviews)
    27.1 mi

    my favorite stop on the way to vallejo!…read more i discovered this spot on instagram during the pandemic and they've lived a few different lives since then: from a coffee truck to pop up events. it's been so lovely to see them grow and open up this cozy shop. i'm a sucker for mexican inspired coffee flavors and cute marketing. calcaca fits the bill! this location is small but mighty. they are connected to a little restaurant/market type thing so you have plenty of space to hang out. there's ample street parking out front. the lucha libre mural is my favorite. the merch is top tier. BUT THE COFFEE OMG. the cafe de olla is so classic. the horchata latte is done very well but the banana cream cold foam is legit top tier. all of their cold foams elevate already delicious drinks without being overly sweet. service is amazing and i love supporting their small business. way to put crockett on the map, calaca!

    Recently discovered Calaca Coffee from Yelp and Instagram,…read moreand this is a hidden gem coffee shop! First, the staff were friendly and helped me narrow down a drink. I ordered one their popular drinks, the banana cream cafe de olla cold brew. Hands down one of the best cold brews I've ever had! The coffee shop was easy to find in Crockett and there was free street parking, which was a plus. Inside, they had plenty of tables to sit, hang with friends, or do work. Can't wait to visit again and highly recommend if you're looking for coffee in this area.

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    Interior - register area

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    Cafe de Olla w/oat milk and tres leches cold foam Piloncillo Latte Banana Matcha

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    Backdoor Bistro and Wine Bar - Warm House Made Focaccia w/ Burrata and Garlic Olive oil

    Backdoor Bistro and Wine Bar

    4.2(848 reviews)
    2.7 mi
    •$$

    We had a lovely lunch here. The staff was super friendly and attentive. The food was delicious -…read morestand outs include the Mac n' cheese and fried polenta and the salads. (I'd skip the fish tacos.) We had a baby and two dogs so sat down outside. They couldn't have been more accommodating. Also very willing to accommodate special food requests. Overall a lovely experience and we will definitely go back.

    Back Door Bistro, Vacaville: 2026 Jul 10 (4.29 of 5)…read more Ladies Gathering!! The service here is a 4.5 of 5. We had different servers who attended to us and they're both friendly and looked cheerful. We got there towards the end of Happy Hour and was presented with their Happy Hour menu. The menu is small, easy to read and has almost everything we'd want for that time of day - including the drinks. The food is a 'hit' or 'miss'. Here's my review: Drinks: Both the Arnold Palmer and the Cadillac Margarita were good. My lemonade tea wasn't overly sweet and I could definitely taste the lemonade. The pitcher of Cadillac Margarita looks innocent but may give someone a slow and powerful buzz if you're not used to the drink. (4.75 of 5) Charcuterie: This a complete appetizer board. Overall, there were some hits and misses, however, we agreed this is a well thought out appetizer board. (4 of 5) Crispy Brussels Sprouts: This is the best dish here, featuring deeply caramelized, dark golden-brown edges and a nutty, earthy flavor. Their Crispy Brussels Sprouts is also the best we've had. The seasoning is on-point, allowing the texture to show off its crackling, crunchy bite on the outside, contrasted by a tender, melt-in-your-mouth interior. (5 of 5) Seasonal Tacos: "Oh WOW!" The explosion of spicy and tangy flavours balanced by contrasting textures makes this dish "pop". (4.75 of 5) Beet Salad: The colours were lovely, but this beet salad was over-salted. The vibrant dish featuring beets as the main ingredient, balances the earthy sweetness with contrasting textures and flavours. If this wasn't too salty, it would have been more refreshing. (3.75 of 5) Coconut Lime Bouillabaisse (halibut, jasmine rice, spinach, snap pea, pickled shiitake mushroom, coconut lime broth, basil oil): Correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought Bouillabaisse means seafood. The only seafood we noticed were chunks of halibut, which were delicious. This dish looks and tastes more like an elevated Thai soup dish that cost too much. (3.5 of 5) After walking in, we decided to sit outdoors because of the loud music that was playing. We're glad we did. The overhang on the veranda was well positioned with plants and flowers softening the cement walkway. The weather was pleasant - with a gentle breeze blowing down the corridor. Parking is easy if you arrive early enough. One last note: Back Door Bistro in Vacaville was featured on "Check, Please! Bay Area"

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    Backdoor Bistro and Wine Bar - View of seating

    View of seating

    Backdoor Bistro and Wine Bar - Power bowl  California Benedict  Lemon ricotta pancakes  Pineapple mimosa

    Power bowl California Benedict Lemon ricotta pancakes Pineapple mimosa

    Backdoor Bistro and Wine Bar - Back Door Bistro, Vacaville: 2026 Jul 10

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    Vaquero Cafe - newamerican - Updated October 2026

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