Jefferson Café — Restaurant in Napa

I am new to Napa and am in search of a favorite place. This quaint diner in a somewhat dilapidated strip mall could turn out to be what I am looking for.

There is plenty of parking and the menu showed the prices to be reasonable, especially considering the portion sizes I saw on every plate.

My own ham and cheese omelet was perfectly done and larger than I should have eaten. The hash browns and toast were also just right (though if you prefer some crunch to your potatoes, ask them to cook them a little more). The service was prompt and friendly. They even kept an eye on my water and kept it filled - no easy task, as I drink a lot of it!

So why only four stars? Two reasons.

First, while I am not usually moved by the decor (or lack thereof) in a diner, this place is covered in signs telling customers what NOT to do. Every table even includes a brightly-colored sign informing patrons that if there is any evidence of "playing" with the things on the tables (jams, creamers, and other condiments) that the server will clear your table. As a fidgeter who often builds towers out of the tiny jelly boxes and half-and-half cups, or who moves things around so that I can dine at my ease, I found this off-putting. (I put things back when I am done, I promise!)

Second, I chose a table in the center of the room. Because of the "don't play" signs, I sat on the side away from the condiment assortment. There were three paths to the tables behind me. All four restaurant staff used the narrow gap beside my seat to access them. It was not generally the most direct, and since my shoulder protruded into the path, not the most open. I was bumped repeatedly. Not really worth complaining about, but it was enough to keep me from relaxing.

Still, it was good food at a good price with mostly great service. I will likely be back, but I will definitely sit in a corner away from walkways...

Food was good service just ok not sure that I would come back ok food but little old place soscol caffe had a much better vibe to it

Edited review Just went over yesterday service still not the best food was ok lady taking the order was not the smartest of all even when we repeated the orders still didn't get it right so we just dealt with it and paid extra for it we had a party of six and we had the tip added to the bill 18 percent I usually tip 20 or more I though it wasn't cool how they did that because it seemed as if they though we wouldn't tip I had being here before with a group before and never got charged the tip (mostly white people) maybe that made a difference since my last review I refuse to come back because it felt not supper friendly food is pretty good but the servers not so good this time.i know for sure I will. Not...

visited this location on a summer morning. June to be precise. I visited alone, the decor was dated but it seemed like a nice place. they offered me a booth near the windows. service was fast and dependable, but all the staff were both awkward and cold. they treated everyone else with a happy smile and kind service, but they were awkward to talk with and were just relatively strange when they came up to me. the food itself was decent, not the best but it did its part. had a stack of pancakes and some toast, along with a cup of coffee. I’ve had better at other restaurants, especially the Black Bear far down Soscol. regardless I think the cafe is just decent at best. better for the elderly who’ve likely favored this old-styled restaurant over others with...