Trifecta! Our first time eating here. It was a cold, blustery day in Sonoma and we were looking for a cozy, family owned restaurant. I looked up breakfast places and we were directed here. What a hidden gem... or maybe everyone else knows about it but us. The parking is limited, but you can park around the back or next door in the McD's lot. Seating outside, but since it was raining, we opted for inside. We walked into a cozy, friendly environment which was packed. The only table that was available, was a table for 1 in the corner. The extremely generous young man sitting by the door, heard what the server had offered us and he immediately turned to us and gave us his table and he moved to the single table. I don't think anyone has ever done this for us. We gladly accepted and in turn we treated him to breakfast. We were curious to see the plates coming out of the small kitchen. The pancakes look amazing, as did everything else we caught a glimpse of. A Vallejo omelette and a basic eggs, bacon and potatoes plate. My husband absolutely loved the omelette comparing it to the ones he used to order at the Cliff House in SF back in the day. My eggs were cooked perfectly and the potatoes were perfect with onion and red peppers added in. Omelette $20 and egg combo $19. Very reasonably priced. The service was great and the food came out piping hot. We will definitely visit again. They were written up in Sonoma magazine for the lemon pancakes and French toast. read more

Verano Cafe - Eggs over hard, country potatoes, crispy bacon and a tortilla - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sonoma, California

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Eggs Benefict is good here generally, but on my last visit it was just slightly undercooked with uncooked egg white in part of it. The sauce was fresh and good. My suggestion would be to use a little more ham, and not the store bought thin sandwich slices, but real hand sliced quality and thicker would make a huge difference. Hash browns are great, nicely done. read more

I just checked this place out for the first time, and I am so happy I did! They have such a cute place, with outdoor and indoor seating, and a menu that has something for everyone! Great selection, and everything was delicious and seasoned well. Service was delightful too, I will be back with my kids! Great spot for the whole family! read more

Verano Cafe - Chicken and waffles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sonoma, California

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Man, I really wanted this review to be a five star but unfortunately that is not the case. Service was pretty slow, we waited almost 20 mins to even get a drink order in. By the time we put in our food order it was just over a half hour after being seated. 2 out of four dishes were hot but mine and my husband's were cold. The place was hopping with folks and we were trying get our servers attn but she was too busy. We just ate our food cold and toast with no jam. We will not be coming back. read more

Verano Cafe - Tradish Bennie - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sonoma, California

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Had brunch at Verano Café in Sonoma on a sunny Saturday morning. It's about ten minutes from the main square, so a bit of a drive. No big views but the patio is nice. The food was pretty basic, kind of like a diner. I had the New York steak and the chicken and waffle. It was alright, not great, not terrible. There are definitely better brunch spots in Sonoma. The best part was the service. The ladies working there were really friendly and welcoming. Overall, an okay spot if you want something casual, just don't go in expecting the best brunch of your life. read more

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Very hot inside the restaurant not a good air flow. The breakfast was not good. No flavor. The service was ok but nothing great.

Stopped in early on a weekday and snagged the last table; this seems to a busy locals spot. I am no local, so maybe a missed the magic, but I left unimpressed and $100 poorer. The order for two: - Eggs Benedict (3.5/5): not bad, but very small. Hollandaise was yummy, but the ham was cut too small to last for all bites. The side of potatoes was gross, and I am one of potato's biggest fans- to leave a potato behind on my plate is unheard of, and I left all but two. - Pancakes (4/5): the highlight of the meal. Fluffy, served with butter. Can't complain! - Breakfast sandwich (3/5): The eggs were overcooked and a little burnt, the meat was substituted for bacon and only received a few pieces. With tax and tip, I spent over $100 which is in insane cost for two people eating a mediocre breakfast. We left, driving by another breakfast spot down the road, kicking ourselves that we didn't stop there! read more

Verano Cafe - Eggs Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sonoma, California

The quintessential question: breakfast or lunch? Very hard to choose at this cute cafe. Breakfast burrito? Benedict? Chilaquiles? Everything on the menu looked delicious as it passed us going to other tables. I ended up choosing a BLT and adding avocado because why not. The tarragon mayo really made this! As did the homemade bread. This was a perfect BLT. Oh, and get the Caesar salad side....none of that "I just opened a bag of spring mix" nonsense that most places dump onto your place. My husband was delighted to see a croque madame on the menu. Many happy noises as he ate. Can't wait to come back. read more

Verano Cafe - Croque Madame sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sonoma, California

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What a charming patio with food beyond expectations! Service was prompt and very friendly. Not your overpriced snooty downtown Sonoma eatery, but a comfie place with delish food! read more

A cute little café, we walked our dogs and found a place to sit down and eat. It was freezing outside. The staff promptly seated us switched on this space heater and got us some piping hot coffee. They were also gracious enough to customize my food to add egg whites all in all great experience would come back again. read more

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Everything was amazing the flavors the food. My only complaint was I had extremely hot plate, but my crêpe was rather lukewarm except for one spot? Tells me that the crate was out for a while and waiting for the rest of the ingredients so that's my own it still has a great flavor. It was just not that hot. read more

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Love love love the egg benni.., I always make two meals out of it and it is exquisite yummy ! Yum thank you read more

When we arrived, we were greeted with a smile and shown to the table. We always sit at! We picked out our order and our waiter told us about their lemon pancakes! The food was hot and amazing! Lemon pancakes are worth a trip out in this cold weather! It was very cold when we came in, but as we were sitting there, the staff was busy working on getting the heater going and things warmed up quite quickly! The music was a little loud but not too bad... still one of my favorite places to come for breakfast! read more

Verano Cafe - Lemon Pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sonoma, California

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Service and food was really good. We were helped quickly. Lovely area for a nice brunch.

Farm fresh delicious eggs Benedict & excellent service! Super cute outdoor patio area as well We are in from Houston, TX and stopped in for breakfast on our way to Tahoe. Worth the stop! read more

Verano Cafe - Patio area - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sonoma, California

Finally, made it to the Verano Cafe and was beyond pleased. This cute little rustic chic cafe with a nice little outdoor patio was a real delight for this foodie whose favorite dining is an excellent breakfast or brunch and this place didn't disappoint! Every aspect from the welcoming atmosphere to the best eggs Benedict and first-class service and hospitality was excellent! The secret is out so might be best to make reservations. My new favorite spot. read more

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Was not disappointed! We first visited the weekend they had begun serving dinners in October 2024, so when planning our recent trip was happy to see it was still serving dinners! This place is a real gem if you're looking for quality food in a non stuffy atmosphere this is it! For a Saturday evening they were quiet so it was like having a personal chef along with a server who was fun but not intrusive, his recommendations were on point. We started with fried calamari, followed with a caesar and beet salads. The entrees chosen were seafood spaghetti, coq au vin, pork chop and halibut! Probably one of the best Cesar dressings I've had in a while. If you get the seafood spaghetti, some french bread on the side is a must, trust me! This will diffidently be a must stop when in town again! read more

10/10 service and food. Wow. Split the breakfast burrito and cheeseburger. Taste for each was unique and all positive. From the fresh salsa to char. Will be back to the welcoming Verano cafe read more

Came here for brunch with my family. We loved the vibe and the food. Everything we ordered including Chilaquiles, side of potatoes, pancakes was delicious. Service was friendly. The place is super small - the size of a living room but we got the last table when we went in read more

Great service, Excellent Food! Highly recommend this hidden Gem The outdoor patio is very comfortable! Parking behind McDonalds! read more

First time here and the staff were very welcoming with big smiles. Very cute, small and quaint. Couple parking spots in the back for customers. Mimosas were delicious with a choice of 6 flavors. Food was great! Chicken and waffles are amazing! There was a surprising/refreshing hint of ginger. Would definitely order that over and over again. Breakfast combo was a little greasy and hot link was slightly over done. But the flavors were all there. Nice peaceful brunch spot with lovely service! read more

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Came in for the first time on a Saturday morning; we JUST beat the rush. Husband got the Petaluma Benedict, and I had the Sonoma omelet. We also tried the oatmeal. All dishes were awesome! If there's anything to complain about (and there's really not, we just don't know better), it's parking. We parked on the street, but it didn't feel safe. read more

Such a great little local cafe! They have a huge menu with SO many excellent choices. I had the Shakshukah and it was awesome and a double cappuccino which was perfection. My husband had a poppyseed bagel with cream cheese and sliced tomato and he was happy with his as well. We sat outside and it was most enjoyable. The owner was great and personable. read more

Verano Cafe - Shakshukah - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sonoma, California

Unassuming quaint cafe, perfect for breakfast! Service is super friendly. They have a little patio too. Food was all excellent! Check them out. read more

Delicious freshly made breakfast food! Fast friendly service with a smile! Skip McDonalds next door and come here instead. You won't be disappointed. read more

I'm a local and let me start by saying that this little hidden gem is it! I love their food but most specifically, their chilaquiles! The service is superb and it's so cozy in there. My family and I love this place! read more

Great way to start the day. Cute little establishment with homey feeling decor, reminiscent of eating at your abuela's house in the morning. Portions are just perfect to fill you up without overdoing it at a decent price. Try the pancakes ! I've never had anything like theirs. The texture and taste are completely different from pancakes from the box and its just a must. Staff was also very sweet and attentive. read more

This place is the real deal. Just ate breakfast here for the first time Portabella bennedict was delicious, as was the lemon berry crepe Will be back! read more

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We weren't super hungry, so we split a salad and the beef bourguignon. They so kindly split both dishes for us. The service excellent, attentive but not overly attentive. Parking can be tough. They have two parking areas, front and in the back. When we got there, they were all occupied. Fortunately, there was one space on the street.... Only one!!! The restaurant is very casual, not reflective of the menu. All the entrees sounded great. Fresh homemade pasta! read more

Verano Cafe - Beef Bourguignon. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sonoma, California

The service and food is wonderful. I keep wanting to try a fresh salad or tempting entree but always end up with the waffle and fried chicken!! I'm never sorry. read more

While staying in Napa, we decided to go to Sonoma to have breakfast, we end up coming to this place, small , simple but super good!!! As a cook myself I have been cooking Mexican food for over 30 years, we had Huevos rancheros and also the red chilaquiles, when I tasted the chilaquiles sauce I knew right away that we made a good decision choosing this place for our breakfast, the huevos rancheros with black beans and a really good sauce had a perfect balance of flavors, if you are In the area I highly recommend this place. read more

My parents have been telling me to try this place out for a few months now and casually I was in town. I told my parents and without second guessing it they said "let's go, I'll go with you!" That's how good the food was. I had the Smoke Salmon Eggs Benedict. The hollandaise sauce was perfect, nothing special about it BUT I loved the amount it had. Many places over pour but this plate had the right amount of sauce. Not to mention my poached eggs were PERFECT! Good job chefs! I got a side of potatoes and they were delicious. This place overall was honestly pretty good, I will definitely be coming back with friends. I like how you can see the cooks cooking. It's not that big of a place but they have outside seating. Our server was very friendly and just made my first time feel like I'm getting a home cook meal because it truly feels like a dinning room with the aesthetic. read more

Verano Cafe - Smoke Salmon Eggs Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sonoma, California

Excellent breakfast with homemade corn beef hash and chilaquiles. Service was attentive and cozy outdoor space to enjoy the nice weather.

The food is absolutely outstanding! We've never had a dish here that wasn't amazing. The atmosphere is cute and laid back and the service is warm and attentive. Our favorite place for breakfast around! read more

I have been here twice and most recently I enjoyed their Avocado toast and now I'm craving it again...roasted eggplant and radish sprouts elevate this toast above others I've tried. If you have to endure the drudgery of having your car smogged (Steve's next door is the best!) there's no better way to spend your waiting time savoring a nice meal at El Verano Cafe. read more

My first time here and I'll be back! Had an incredibly delicious crepe with fresh berries and Marscapone for breakfast. Service was attentive and pleasant. They have a lovely outdoor seating area. Hint: small arking area around back. read more

Verano Cafe - Crepe with strawberries, raspberries and blueberries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sonoma, California

The food and service were amazing!! We Had a great dinner!! The restaurant was just a lovely place. I will definitely go back

Like this place a lot! Great Staff and good food. I got the chicken and waffles with potatoes. The potatoes and waffles were great but the chicken was not so good. Bone-in would be so much better. They used thin strips of breast which were dry. Next time I will order a Benedict. read more

Verano Cafe - Chicken and waffles. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sonoma, California

What they say about the heuvos rancheros is all true. The power went out in the morning and I needed breakfast. I'll be back. Would like to try something else but the Huevos rancheros can't be beat. read more

Yesterday I decided to check out Verano Cafe off hwy 12 in Sonoma. Their sister restaurant Jacobs off Broadway has a similar menu when it comes to Burgers and Chicken Sandwiches and very good food. You wouldn't think this quaint little restaurant was tucked between a McDonalds and an auto shop...which transports you to another place. They have a shaded patio that is very cute. The only beef I have is I ordered their Broadway Burger and it looked delicious..see pic below....but when I cut it in half it was very rare inside and I specifically asked if they could make it Well Done and my server assured me they would. I don't know why really good chefs just can't seem to make a well done burger or take the time to check if it done on the inside! That's my Beef !!! Aside from the very limited parking I did enjoy sitting on the patio with my little dog and the service was good but they would get busy and forget to check on me. I had to ask several times for a drink I ordered and get a to go box and napkins. I took the other half home and cooked the Burger more and it was good I'll try them again and next time try their Fried Chicken Sandwich! read more

Verano Cafe - Burger and Fries !!!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sonoma, California