Cafe Wisteria

We came here via reservation for my friend's birthday and what a beautiful place to be in for our lunch! It's tucked away in a quaint neighborhood with plenty of parking inside. We came on a day where there was a company outing so we actually had to park in the neighborhood. The seating area was not too large and quite peaceful, with the water fountain running in the background. Umbrellas were up on all tables to block the late morning sun. The menu was decently small and seasonal, we decided to go for: Shrimp ceviche: very tasty, shrimp was fresh and had good chunks of avocado that paired well with the crunch tortilla chipsSalmon Niçoise salad: salmon was moist and not too fishy, lots of variety in this salad including some capers, dressing was not too heavy Paella: definitely one of my favorite! the rice was perfectly cooked and the flavor was all there. there were pieces of squid, large shrimps, which added some nice texture with each bite. Overall, it was a fun experience! Cafe Wisteria would be a lovely place to visit for a special day.

This has been my go-to place (even during the several previous owners), but the cost of some dishes (e.g vegan bowl - salad, some quinoa, tomato, and soybeans) that was OK, but at $28 was questionable. The place is beautiful. So I just have to remember that we are paying for the venue, not much about the food.

Disappointing experience.Overpriced food and the worst service ever.Host gave a witchy look and server were there just for money I think. Save yourself some money. There are so many better cafes out there.

The ambience is beautiful, staff is attentive and the food is solid. It's best to eat here in the spring & summer but we wanted to try it in winter as well. Can't wait to come back again in the spring. Allied arts guild in it's entirety is such a hidden gem and the cause it supports its a worthy one. Having brunch here and exploring the artist studios and shops is a delightful way to pass a few hours on a lovely day

What a hidden gem! I had no Clive this was even here until a friend recommended it. Husband and I did a "day date" to have lunch here during the week. The setting is picturesque with it's plethora of flowers and beautifully landscaped grounds. It feels like a secret garden almost; we loved taking time after we ate to walk around and browse the artisan shops after our lunch. The cafe outdoor tables are the real show stopper in my opinion, though I'm sure eating inside is lovely too. Given it was a nice summer day, we snagged a table right by the fountain outside. I love the colored glass tumblers they use for water glasses here, such a fun detail. The food here was delightful and had good portions sizes. I had a Chinese chicken salad and husband had a the Smokey chicken carbonara pasta dish. Both were flavorful and not too heavy. I could tell the food was well prepared and high quality. Can't wait to come back again in the spring!

Hidden gem. I have been going here since I was a toddler... in its former life. This place is so special. Food is consistent and never disappointing. It is a place for "ladies who lunch." I have fond memories going here with my grandmother, and now I get to take my daughter. When the women in my family want to meet, this is our "go to." Beautiful history to this site. This is my happy place!

Such a beautiful and lightly fragrant treat to enjoy the shaded California sunshine under the Wisteria!We had the steak salad, seafood paella, and tortilla soup. Everything was served elegantly and deliciously tasty.Service was prompt and friendly.

I came in here mid June for celebrating a birthday and was excited by how nice the outdoor seating was on the patio. While the ambiance was beautiful on a summer day and the service was fine, the food just wasn't what we were hoping for. One person had gotten the paella but felt like the flavor wasn't very intense and that the dish was watery; the hamburger was overly greasy; and the pasta and tacos were fine but not standouts. Although the setting is beautiful, we likely won't be back for the food.

A hidden gem and not to be missed culinary experience situated in the most gorgeous garden nestled among an historically significant cluster of shops and artist studios. I spent several hours with girlfriends of more than 35 years today, basking in the glow of our shared memories and the Fall sunshine. Our lunch was amazing, ambiance was superb and service was spectacular. Two of the four of us travelled pretty far for this experience and the two of us who were local and had been here before were delighted by the fact that they kept declaring how worth the trip the experience was. We were enchanted by how the grounds resembled our high school in Monterey, which was situated on the grounds of what was once a Hacienda style ranch.I had the pumpkin soup and paella with tropical iced tea to drink. Of course I was delighted with the pumpkin soup, a favorite of mine, but this was a hearty, tummy warming version, enhanced by the crunchy pepitas and crostini. My paella was perfect, the bomba rice studded with saffron and toothsome. Huge scallops and succulent prawns were the stars of the dish and mild- ish chorizo gave a meaty accent. Since I was pretty full from my soup, I only could eat about half of my main dish. Two of my friends raved about their crab Benedict and one of them had the beef tacos. We opened and closed the place down, lingering as they were setting up for a wedding. Afterwards we visited the florist, looked at some of the exhibits and reminisced about high school.

Very aesthetic and beautiful cafe with indoor and outdoor seating. The surrounding area seems popular for gatherings and weddings. The food was excellent but fyi, very few options for vegetarians.Ordered the wagyu beef burger which was absolutely delicious!!However, also got a plate of garlic bread for the table and it was very ok. I was expecting crispy toasted garlic bread but the bread was not toasted and had a garlic spread on top.Other than that, the other dishes that my friends got were all delicious as well - mushroom empanadas and crab benedict.