The Most Scrumptious Breakfast & Brunch in Sacramento

Katrina's Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.4 (964) • $$

"The staff was attentive and very nice. The food speaks for itself. I ordered the chicken fried steak and the waffles. Definitely coming back!"

Kely's Crepes & Burgers

★★★★☆ 4.2 (899) • $$

"I was actually surprised getting in as it had food court vibes. Thought it was a table service restaurant, but I didn't mind the counter service concept at all.I wanted to order a glass of wine but noticed that the Bogle Red Blends have been opened for more than 4 days, so I skipped that and instead got a Crooked Lanes Hazy IPA from the tap.My wife got the San Francisco Crepe (salmon) and I opted for the California Crepe (avocado). Both were delicious and we certainly enjoyed them. The leafy salad on the side was also perfect at balancing this meal.The servers were very nice and answered our queries about the various selections of crepes.We're definitely coming back when in this area of Citrus Heights. I'm intrigued at giving them a try for brunch and taste the savory thin pancakes."

Carmelita's Mexican Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.9 (988) • $$

"We usually go for margaritas, chips and salsa, and appetizers on the patio. Today we had margaritas, chips and salsa, and lunch on the patio. I'm usually leary of ordering chili verde as it can differ a great deal from restaurant to restaurant. I threw caution to the wind, and ordered a chile verde burrito, mojado style. I was blown away! That was among the best restaurant chili verde I've had.I'll be returning again for more!"

Veg Cafe

★★★★★ 4.5 (698) • $$

"The food is amazing!!! We have came back our second time now. We had the abundance salad & fritters & squash pasta with Brussels sprouts it was absolutely ahhhmazing!!! If you are looking for a place that has good vibes and healthy food with unique taste this is the place. Ayden was our waiter and he was very helpfulWith recommendations and service! We will be back again for sure !"

Sarom's Southern Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4.3 (744) • $$

"Southern cuisine being dished out by my Asian sister from the South in the Arden area! She whips up some good authentic southern cooking. I even had coworkers and friends from the south I recommended this place to and they stated it's legit southern meals. they all become a regular lol. :) I tried most of the menu and everything is so good! I especially love the fish fry.Do come and try for yourself the best of Saroms Kitchen.One place I will stand beside. But make sure to order early as they close in the later afternoon."

Granite Rock Grille

★★★★☆ 4.3 (730) • $$

"Good old fashioned Country Cafe! Biscuits and gravy, Eggs and bacon, hot coffee and flap jacks! Saucy waitresses who can work, chew gum, and keep up a banter if solicited. Omelettes are big and so are all portions. Kitschy decorating and homey foods sums it up! Go!"

La Fiesta Alteña - Folsom

★★★★☆ 4.1 (802) • $$

"Woohoo the best Mexican joint in Folsom. Whenever, someone visits, I will take them here.On weekdays they have lunch specials. I always get the carnitas plate - extra well done for their meat and sub the veggies in for extra rice. My friends order the burritos and would always have enough to bring homeI also order a side of flan. The chips are insanely good!On my lazy days I DoorDash La Fiesta for brunch and it still hits the spot so well.If you're in town, you gotta try this place . Super authentic and affordable!Next to fed ex on East bidwell."

Florez Bar & Grill

★★★★☆ 3.9 (844) • $$

"Florez came well recommended by folks on Nextdoor and local Facebook groups and they did not lie. Easy parking, great service, and delicious food! Fantastic portions as well for a fair price. I usually get the three items option and split one with my husband. I've tried and have enjoyed the tamale, flauta, and quesadilla. My husband usually gets the menudo. Restaurant has been decently busy each time we've visited, but never long enough where we'd have to wait for a table. There's also a heated outdoor patio available."

Toasted Rooster Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.3 (659) • $$

"Pretty solid brunch spot in Sac! I had the farmhouse scramble and it's an all-around great entree especially given the price. Fluffy scrambled eggs with the right portion of ham, bacon, and sausage pieces. Not overly greasy at all. I chose hash browns as my potato option; kinda wished the hash browns had more crisp to them but that's a nitpick. Highly recommend the rye bread option as it has a delicious slight spice taste from fennel seeds to complement the rye taste. Beautifully toasted.Social and energetic waitress was definitely carrying the cozy community vibes here. I arrived here on a weekday early afternoon and was seated promptly. I can see this place being wildly busy on weekends though (be mindful on limited parking lot space as well)!"

Bennett's Kitchen Bar Market

★★★★☆ 4 (761) • $$

"Came here for a group dinner after work. Place is great for large parties as we had about 12. They were very understanding about separating the food on one bill and drinks on one bill. Our server knows his menu really well. I asked for a recommendation and he said, the meatloaf. I took his recommendation and it hit the spot! If waaay better than Cheesecake Factory. It was super moist and the mash was really good. Very smashed as it was smooth like butta'! Huge parking lot so parking isn't an issue! Server was great as he kept coming back asking how we were, how the food was and etc. definitely a go to if I'm ever in the area for work!!"

Brookfields Restaurant Sacramento

★★★★☆ 4.1 (668) • $$

"$17.25 for this? Flavor was good but this portion is way too small for almost $20 before delivery fee and taxes! Do better..."

Frog & Slim

★★★★★ 4.6 (529) • $$

"My husband and I were in Sac for Valentine's Day weekend and decided to try this spot out. Menu and photos looked really nice. But I assume because it was Valentine's Day weekend we can only reserve for their Valentine's Day Dinner. So we got there and got sat at the bar. We did a 5 course meal. What did we think? So my husband got the lamb shank & I got the scallops. The salad was amazing. The asparagus soup was great too! The lamb shank was good meat and size wise, I feel it would've been nice to have more of the soup with it. The scallops I was really disappointed with. It was awfully too salty, like they drenched salt on it like crazy and added capers which made it more salty. They gave 4 pieces which were great in size. Added baby bokchoy which was great also, but the amount of salt I capers just ruined it.Would we consider trying it out again? Possibly, but for sure not getting the scallops. For the amount my husband paid for which was about $350 for the 2 of us, I honestly didn't think the food matched the price. Maybe other people have better experiences and I honestly hope they do. We just didn't. Cute atmosphere great customer service, just the food didn't make sense for the amount we paid for."

Zócalo - Folsom

★★★★☆ 4.1 (659) • $$

"Loved our first experience here! Upon entrance, we were originally told a 30 minute wait was what we would be waiting, which was expected for a Saturday night. We waited maybe 10 minutes, which our toddlers appreciated!We were sat and they brought waters and chips/dips for the table before our server Alex L made it over to greet us. Which he did right after the chips and waters were sat down. He asked us if we had been in before, had any allergies or things he should know before we ordered. Once ordered, our drinks were quickly delivered and then before we could even order anything for food the GM brought over a complimentary appetizer (chicken tinga tostadas were yum!) since we had never been in before. Our server was knowledgeable on the menu when we asked questions. We ordered our food, and before we could even ask he kindly split our kiddos food into two for them to share since we only needed one kid's menu item. The food arrived quickly and everything was correct! Steak tacos, Fresa Salad and Steak Quesadilla were all very good. We loved every item we ordered and one kiddo even cleared his entree (beans and rice were a huge serving too!). The service was super fast and impeccable in accommodation. We were pleasantly surprised with how attentive everyone was, not just our server. Highly recommend, especially if you want a somewhere they will sing happy birthday to you!"

Brookfields Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4 (674) • $$

"For dinner last night, we ordered the Chicken Fried Steak with eggs and breakfast potatoes (to-go). We ordered through the Yelp app, which took us to the Brookfield's website and were able to customize how we wanted our eggs (poached and over easy) and what toast we wanted (English muffin and white). We were disappointed it didn't allow us to customize and put the gravy on the side or add on extra (we were willing to pay). It was ready on 20 minutes and when we picked it up, the restaurant was not busy. I got to the front and requested the extra sides of gravy and when the young woman came back with a 3rd container, it was because the kitchen didn't put the poached eggs. So, if I hadn't asked for gravy, there would've not been eggs with one of the meals. Thankfully, that didn't happen. When we got home, just as we suspected, the CFS's were soggy. If we could have used the section to write in a customization, that is what we would've requested, but for some reason, the Brookfield's website has this feature turned off. One of our CFS's had a lot of gristle, the meat had no flavor. I think the breading would've tasted great if it was not soggy. Their country gravy has meat in it and that tasted pretty good! The poached eggs were overcooked, the over eat eggs still had slimy whites. The breakfast potatoes were pretty good and the toasted bread both came with their housemade strawberry jam (no seeds) which was soooo delicious! Next time, we will sit inside and give the CFS another try... so far, I know I am a huge fan of their fish & chips. Not sure about the CFS just yet"

Rescate Coffee

★★★★☆ 4.3 (562) • $

"I stopped into Rescate Coffee after placing a to-go order next door at Gai 'N Rice. I love trying new coffee shops and this location has been on my list to try for a while.The inside is such a vibe, it's warm and welcoming and the staff definitely match this energy. They offer a wide variety of coffee and tea options, as well as some bites.I was overwhelmed by the menu choices and fought off the urge to buy more than one drink... I could have walked out with a whole flight of options! I ended up asking the staff what their favorites were and they talked me into trying the Zoot Suit, a mexican chocolate and white chocolate coffee. It was delicious, and just the energy burst I needed to get through the rest of my errands and meetings for the day.This little plaza is a bit hidden, but they have easy parking and with Gai 'N Rice and Rescate right next to one another I have a lot of reasons to come back for more yumminess!I'm excited to explore more of the menu in the future."

South Pine Cafe - Grass Valley

★★★★☆ 4.1 (606) • $$

"This is a must stop if you're passing through. Delicious breakfast, gluten free options, and if you can, order the prickly pear mimosa! Everyone working there is also super friendly. We can't wait to go back!"

Dad's Kitchen

★★★★☆ 3.6 (778) • $$

"This is now our Dad's since we don't have the Land Park location anymore. RIP thnks fr th mmrs. This one is farther away from where I live but still very worth the trip. One of my favorite places to watch sportsball while I have some breakfast. As one does. Food at Dad's has always been solid. Whatever you order, it'll be great! I do wish they had more meatless options. But I get by. Vegans would have a harder time. My favorite breakfast items are the chilaquiles and the vegetarian-ized eggs benny. They have two options there and one has savory tangy chipotle hollandaise, which I highly recommend trying! And it's always nice to wash down your hearty meal with a mimosa. They have several fruit juices to choose from too if OJ isn't your thing. Bottomless? Yes that's an option. Dad's also makes a legit Bloody Mary, one of the best in town in fact.We don't have to worry about finding a seat because this place is pretty spacious, even the bar area aka the best seat in the house. I appreciate the rotating tap list and how there's always a dark beer for me. Everyone who works here is amazing and I love them. I'm happy to still have a Dad's to hang out at.PS Fair Oaks Dad's has a full bar !"

Cantina Azteca

★★★★☆ 4.2 (564) • $$

"Great service, attention to our children, and food. The best experience we had in any restaurant in a while. Prompt seating, hot food, perfect amount of attention from our server, Gloria!"

Mas Taco Bar

★★★★☆ 3.9 (647) • $$

"Mas Tacos, in Folsom's Palladio, has been on my radar for awhile. The first time I tried dining here, we were told it would be over a hour wait to seat 2. So we passed. This place is wickedly popular. Finally I got a chance again on a recent Sunday for an early dinner. I was with a large group of 17. We called a few hours ahead to set up a reservation which we secured. Right when you step in, it's the bar area. Impressive top shelf liquor display that takes up nearly the entire wall. They have indoor and outdoor seating. TVs throughout that are tuned into sports. The outdoor seating is covered and enclosed reminding me of a green room. There was a fireplace that gave off a lot of heat. The vibe is family friendly. Onto the food.., Chips n Salsa. $4.25. The chips were fried tortillas... aka tostada shells. Street sized taco tortilla. The order comes with two salsas, red and green salsa verde. Not sure if they were fresh house made but sure looked and tasted like it. Delicious Drunken chicken taco. $3.95. I don't know how they got the chicken drunk. But it was delicious. Moist, seasoned, flavorful pieces of chicken. The tacos were priced around $5. Short rib taco. $4.45. I got unlucky with the short rib meat. In my taco, the meat was mostly fat. Big, globby pieces that had the same coloring of the cooked short rib. But the others in my party didn't have that issue. They got hefty gorgeous looking pieces of short rib. I swiped a piece from one of their tacos. Mmm... it was delicious. Tender, soft with a fantastic rich deep meaty flavor. Posole. $7.50. It was a bland tasting even with a squeeze of lime. It did look beautiful though. Bright, fresh colors. And it was presented well. Our waiter took our order while various other staff delivered the food. When we asked for extra plates and drink refills from the various staff other than our waiter, we never got them. We asked for extra plates since they batched a bunch of taco orders onto one plate. Our waiter was handling a bunch of other tables as well. He was great. But obviously stretched thin. He could have benefited with more support from the other staff."

Chubby's Diner

★★★★☆ 4.4 (502) • $$

"The service is fast and the food is amazing. Their number 10 item on the breakfast menu is chicken fried steak with gravy, hash browns, and toast. I eat a ketogenic diet. When I take vacations, this is the bomb!"

Jamie's Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.3 (511) • $$

"We visited Jamie's Café in the Sacramento Elk Grove area for a weekend breakfast with family, and it was a great experience from start to finish. The photos on Yelp helped us decide to try this spot, and we're so glad we did!We arrived around 8:30 AM and were seated right away. The staff quickly set up a table for our group of nine and made us feel welcome. They offered a variety of drinks, including juice, flavored teas, water, and mimosas with flavors like peach, mango, and pomegranate, all served in charming mason jars.The food was absolutely delicious! We ordered the deep-fried French toast with strawberries, avocado and egg toast, Grandma's biscuits and gravy, and Dad's Mash Up. Each dish was well-prepared, flavorful, and satisfying. The café itself is beautifully set up, adding to the cozy and welcoming atmosphere.By the time we finished around 10 AM, the place was extremely busy, so if you don't want to wait for a table, it's best to go early. We did receive tea refills once, but the staff was very friendly and accommodating overall.If you're looking for a great breakfast spot in the area, Jamie's Café is definitely worth a visit!"

Pause Coffee House

★★★★☆ 4.4 (461) • $

"Have driven past this coffee place a few times and it has always been SO busy! Decided to drop in super early on a Monday morning and I was still a little surprised to see how busy they still were. As I was staring at the menu one of the barista had asked if I was ready to order and I replied it was my first time in and the other barista immediately welcomed me in, talked a little bit about the coffee and gave a few recommendations which I really appreciated. I decided to try a butterscotch latte with oatmilk. The inside is very charming and quite large. They have tables, couches and some outdoor seating. My drink came out quick and although I can taste the butterscotch, it doesn't take away from their coffee itself which is really impressive. Friendly staff, great vibes, awesome coffee."

Coffee Republic

★★★★☆ 3.8 (612) • $$

"Absolutely AMAZING baristas here!!! They took such GREAT care of my friends and I as we were visiting from Nashville to see our brother who's terminally ill. They made us feel HELLA LOVED and hand crafted some HELLA YUMMY pistachio lattes! They also had a super fun open mic while we were there (Tuesday evening). Can't wait to come back to Coffee Republic and enjoy more chill time there."

Huckleberry's

★★★★☆ 3.6 (674) • $$

"Huckleberry's is okay--not a place I love, but I don't hate it either. We went on a weekday for lunch, and even at 10:30, they were busy. Luckily, since there were only two of us, we were seated quickly. Service was efficient; our drink order was taken within five minutes. I tried the Huckleberry Sweet Tea, and while I love sweet tea, this one was way too sweet for me--borderline sugar overload, especially with the sugared rim. It was good, just overwhelmingly sweet, so I only drank about a quarter of it.For food, I got the chicken tenders and fries. Presentation-wise, it looked great and arrived hot, which I appreciated. However, the tenders weren't crispy, which was disappointing since I prefer a good crunch. Overall, Huckleberry's reminds me of Mel's Diner--decent but nothing exceptional for me."

Rivers Edge Cafe

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (747) • $$

"One of the best corned beef hash meals (with eggs, tomato slices and two pancakes) in town. (We've been checking out places with corned beef hash lately.) Real corned beef cubes! Our server Beth was friendly and attentive to our needs. We'll be back."

Mario’s Early Toast

★★★★☆ 3.9 (559) • $$

"Dine in experience [Roseville CA]I met with a couple of friends from Hawaii and chose this place to take them. We had a super early Sunday breakfast... early like 6:30a! LoL! We were the first customers. They opened at 6:00aI had hoped to have a better experience than my first two previous takeout orders (read my original review)... and it was indeed good. I chose a savory crepe -- the Granite Bay Crepe (no onions and bell pepper though) everything else I approved: bacon, ham, sausage links, jack and cheddar cheese, and tomatoes. It was topped with sour cream and chives. I chose hashbrowns as my side. It was a generous serving.My friends ordered the Breakfast Rice Skillet and The Perfect Two Combo w/ Pancakes. Everything was delicious. I had a taste of the rice skillet and liked it. I would order it less the hot sauce though. Good customer service. The restaurant got busy as we left.Instagram: @marios_earlytoastReview #2918 updated"

Mas Taco Bar

★★★★☆ 3.9 (553) • $$

"A place you cant go wrong. It's always SO GOOD. We came and it wasn't busy so we seated ourselves. We LOVE anything with their pork belly, I highly suggest their pork belly taco though that isn't what I got this time. We both got bowls; mine with lettuce instead of rice and his with cilantro lime rice and add black beans and avocado ( and additional charge of .95 and 1.95 respectively). Absolutely delicious. We devoured the chips and salsa before I got a photo but the chips are whole whole corn tortillas unbroken fried. It comes with salsa but there are also 2 sauces on the table, one red based with ha anero and one green based with jalapeno. The waiter was friendly and knowledgeable and kept checking on us. As per usual, it was a great time. 10 out of 10 will definitely visit again."

Edelweiss

★★★★☆ 4.4 (411) • $$

"Super attentive service. I've only had the chicken fried steak and eggs here but man is it good. Possibly the best I've ever had. The eggs were perfectly runny and the hash browns were made to perfection. Huge potions - you could easily split one of these meals between two people. It's a small place - I can imagine it gets crowded and there are probably lines on weekends and holidays. I went at 6:30 AM and had no problem getting a seat. Highly recommended if you're passing through Auburn on the way to or from Tahoe."

Cafe Bernardo

★★★★☆ 3.5 (643) • $$

"Ashley our server was phenomenal. Very friendly And thoughtful. The 3 type salad sampler never fails. I had the mushroom and cheese, Thai chicken and Farro and roasted vegetables!! Delicious. My friend has the butternut squash"

Rooster’s Breakfast and Mimosas

★★★★☆ 3.7 (557) • $$

"I visited here recently and loved the vibe. We pulled into a very busy parking lot. Thank goodness they have plenty of parking. Their parking lot was shared by multiple businesses. The front doesn't pop out as much as from the front, but then again, you can't miss the packed parking lot and a packed parking lot means everyone knows a good place when they find one! I love that there is out front seating available. Although a bit chilly outside, there were space heaters available to keep you warm. We were able to get a table inside, right away while it was busy. I loved that we were cozy in the corner. Right away, I went off my friend Julie's recommendation. The breakfast burrito and added carnitas chili verde as our meat (yes, an upcharge). After browsing the mimosas, we decided it would be best to order a bottle of their champagne. With that, you get 2 flavors of juice. We decided to get the original orange juice, and I have this secret obsession with guava. It was something I used to drink during my training wheel days as a wee little one, so when I see it, it is a wonderful splurge. When the mimosa arrived, I asked if it came with more juice if we requested, and our server looked at me like I was crazy and told us no... OK. Maybe I was a lightweight, but I wanted to enjoy myself. Not get drunk. I requested the channel in the room be put on something. Anything but that screen that pops up from non-activity. The mimosas looked gorgeous. The presentation was really lovely. Each glass was garnished with an orchid. The orange juice with mimosa was good. I guess it's very original, but the mimosa with guava juice was absolutely delicious. When our food arrived about 20 minutes into our service, Julie's burrito had been popped open (these are packed eggs, cheese and your choice of meat if you picked one, so lots of chili verde!). Mine looked like it was rolled pretty nice. These breakfast burritos come with a side of verde sauce, creama, and salsa (I had dipped my finger in the sauces taste testing, mmm) Then suddenly, a food server came over to my table trying to take my burrito. I figured I received the wrong one, but with the language barrier, he didn't understand why I was keeping the sauces. He was also trying to hand me a burrito that someone else had already cut in half.BIG NO NO!After another server nearby helped him understand why I was keeping the sauces, and let me know I had the wrong burrito, and told him he could not serve me a burrito someone else had already touched and cut into... they whisked mine away to make a brand new one. I kept the sauces, and they delivered the burrito in front of me to the right person. They had my remake done in 5 minutes. Julie waited for me to receive my food before she dug in. Her's stayed hot while we waited for mine. We didn't see our original server until close to the end of our breakfast. She did ask about our food, which we said was delicious, but when I asked again for the channel to please be changed to anything, she rolled her eyes and walked off. Never to be seen again until it was time to pay. The delicious chili verde breakfast burrito made up for the hiccup worth food (and our waitresses attitude, you can't roll your eyes when I had to ask for something twice because you forgot... and I was nice about it both times). I did, however, notice there a 2 bottle giant mimosa available in a giant glass to share with whomever you are with. Great for a few people in your party... I noticed that if you don't finish, they will give you Togo cups with lids and straws for your convenience"

Danielle's Crêperie

★★★★☆ 3.7 (552) • $$

"I'm not positive why all the commotion. It's a cute little Crêperie that has clearly seen several years. I'm assuming it's a staple for the locals and the reputation has proceeded itself.Obviously a popular spot for brunch in these parts by the size of the crowd. We had a small wait to be seated but then a longer wait to be served. To be expected.Our server was very un-memorable. Makes sense that I don't remember who it was. Part was the crowd, part was a clear desire to not to want to be working today. A shame.They feature a nice variety of signature crêpes and of course you can create your own, within reason. For those of us non-breakfast types they offer soups, sandwiches and the like. The French Onion soup is fantastic and they have a filling tuna salad.The reports I received from the table were a solid thumbs up on the breakfast options. But all agreed that the place has lost a little something over time and the high costs are a bit out of proportion."

Chicha Peruvian Kitchen

★★★★★ 4.5 (367) • $$

"First time here, was a Saturday evening, Wow! Greeted by a beautiful singing Voice. There's a talented solo vocalist here on Saturdays apparently. Every Saturday evening. I will absolutely come here on a Saturday next time. It was such a treat! So then the appetizers came and I was even more delighted. Yay! Beautiful tender Beef Heart in light pesto with these crazy good potatoes, and I don't even eat potatoes usually. This place will be My Exception! Super yummy. Creamy and flavorful potatoes with beef heart. I could eat this every darn day. The white fish ceviche was so tangy citrus and refreshing. Lots of beautiful onions and nothing was overwhelming, just beautiful and fresh. Then comes a clean feeling beef stew with rice and a seafood paella. Also yummy. I feel the Paella is poorly named and should be readdressed as a Seafood Risotto. It's not like a flavorful Spanish paella, but more of a mellow creamy risotto. Very nice texture. The appetizers were so filling. We had to take most of the entrees home. Oh, did I mention the garlicky herb butter they serve with the house bread rolls. Too good! Salty Herby butter and tastes like a soft pillow of potato bread roll. Mmmmm."

El Burrito Taqueria- Roseville

★★★★☆ 3.9 (477) • $$

"They crushed it. Food was great. Service was great. So grateful we found this spot. Order lots."

South Fork Grille El Dorado Hills

★★★★☆ 4.4 (374) • $$

"It was fine. The restaurant is beautifully designed, but the noise level is way too high--odd for a place that looks this refined.The food was okay--very salt-forward, with small portions. The glazed beef dish was extremely sweet and surprisingly chewy.The staff was kind, the ambiance was lovely, and the drinks were very reasonably priced. (The drinks. Not the food.)"

Mirabelle Cafe

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (647) • $$

"After driving by this place for years, my husband and I decided to give it a try. It's always empty so that should have been our first red flag. Our waitress had a really hard time understanding our order which made for an awkward experience as there was a language barrier. We saw another table complain about their order taking so long which ended up being our experience as well. The other table also sent their food back. Ours was ok, very very plan and not the tastiest thing ever. My fruit was moldy and that was enough to have me end my meal early. Overall awful experience and we won't be back."