North Bay Cafe — Restaurant in Petaluma

You have to look for this place, but your explorations will be rewarded with a memorable dining experience. North Bay Cafe has the aesthetic trappings of a diner, with a modest sized lobby that looks out at a sidewalk teeming with people seeking their next destination at wine tastings or botique shops. The restaurant is very clean! The surfaces shone and the whole place is well-lit and airy. We were greeted and sat, right away, at our table by the courteous host. Our server was very pleasant and engaging as well as knowledgeable about pairings to recommend with particular menu items. The food was absolutely delicious and everything was very fresh (pro-tip: try the eggs benedict with chorizo. Ask for country potatoes on the side as well as a cup of the green house salsa). My companion and I agreed that it was the best dining experience we have enjoyed in YEARS. We had to travel to experience this, but the inly regret is that we can not enjoy it more often. Seating is limited, so calling ahead for a reservation is probably a good idea. Five out of five stars. Everything was beautiful...

This looked like a good option...but was very disappointed. I ordered the Lox and Capers Benedict with extra crispy hashbrowns. The hashbrowns were extremely soft, and barely cooked. The hollandaise tasted gritty which was offputting(how does hollandaise even get a gritty texture??), it tasted like it came out of a packet. I also spent over half my meal with an empty cup of tea. The english muffin was also nothing to brag about. The server was friendly, but they spent a good portion of their time behind the counter chatting with each other. At least the capers were salty and the...

As a Celebrity Chef, finding great family owned and operated cafes and restaurants that I love, is not easy. Today, I took my 17 year old on a road trip to Petaluma, CA for some time together, celebrating his birthday. On our way, he started rattling off possible places to go for coffee and breakfast. I loved the name North Bay Cafe.

Rated 4.5 stars, great comments, we rolled there, and we are grateful we did. Amazing service, great food and coffee, friendly prices. We highly recommend this gem -- which is conveniently located on Petaluma Avenue. Plenty of...