Sax's Joint — Restaurant in Petaluma

My stepdad had really good things to stay about Sax's, and my boyfriend loves getting breakfast on his days off, so we went here this morning. The food is good, the menu options are plenty, and the atmosphere is pleasant. I got chicken apple sausage and eggs while boyfriend got the Sax's special scramble. We both got country potatoes (NO GREEN ONIONS on mine please!) and their gigantic homemade biscuit. My plate came with two chicken apple sausages split down the middle, and two eggs I ordered over medium. It seems many restaurants have different ideas of country potatoes. These were sort of like slices that were a bit crunchy on the outside, pretty delicious. I will forever loathe green onions so if you do also, make sure you ask your server to leave them off. The sour cream on the potato was alright and allowed to stay. Their biscuit is enormous and neither of us finished more that a quarter of it. Maybe there would have been less wasted if either of us got something with gravy, but neither of us are breakfast gravy people. After boyfriend took a bite of the Sax's special, he remembered how much he dislikes ground beef as an ingredient in breakfast foods, so he wasn't as pleased with his meal as I was with mine. He got a coffee, and I got hot chocolate. When I watched our server pour chocolate milk into a mug and microwave it, I was a little put off, but then again, I don't know what hot chocolate standard is... It turned out pretty yummy and I was thankful it didn't burn my mouth. The amount of whipped cream was more than I've ever had before and the cherry on top, was, well, literally and figuratively the cherry on top. We'll definitely go here again so boyfriend can get something he'll like more, and maybe I can try something from the lunch side...

This place is truly a hidden gem—though judging by how busy it gets, I’m clearly not the only one who thinks so! I’ve visited numerous times, and I’m honestly surprised I haven’t written a review sooner. What first drew me in were the incredible cake photos I saw online—they looked almost too good to be true. But once I finally came in person, I realized this spot is about so much more than just cake.

The whole vibe of the place is beautiful and unique. Everything is pink—from the decor to the details—which gives it a fun, vibrant atmosphere that’s perfect for a casual meal or a special occasion. It’s the kind of place that’s totally Instagram-worthy but still manages to feel cozy and welcoming.

The staff is always super friendly and helpful, even when it’s packed (which it often is, because it’s that good). I’d recommend coming early, especially on weekends, because it does get busy. But trust me—it’s worth the wait.

This time, I ordered the peanut butter milkshake, which was $10—but totally worth it for the size alone. It’s huge—definitely shareable between two people—and the flavor was rich and delicious without being overly sweet. A real treat.

For my meal, I had the crabcakes Benedict, and it blew me away. There was actual crab in the crabcakes (not the imitation stuff), and the seasoning and texture were perfect. I also tried the mac & cheese, which was creamy and flavorful with a blend of different cheeses that made it stand out. Comfort food done right.

All in all, this is easily one of my favorite places in Petaluma. Whether you’re coming for dessert, brunch, or just a cool experience, I’d highly recommend it. It’s a place you’ll want to come back to...

Well - another one you have to wait to get in at. But - the wait is WORTH it. There's also coffee in the waiting area. Too bad there's no Hot Cocoa in the area. ;-) .. so .. now on to the food. Oh man - it's good. But - along with the good comes the bad. Oh wait - the ONLY bad is the fact that they bring you WAY MORE than you could possibly eat. This time? I had the Chicken Fried Steak with eggs, potatoes and the whole bit. Milk - and - I didn't get ripped off on the milk - at most places - you'd think milk was so rare it had to be expensive. My lovely wife had the eggs Benedict . She ordered it with the yolks runny - got 'em NOT runny - but - that was fixed RIGHT AWAY. Great service! Great food! Easy to find, easy in, easy out - not that you'll want to leave too soon. I saw someone with the burger - which I thought about - and I'm going back for that!!! I'll never be able to get it in my mouth - and - I'll never be able to get the whole thing down to my stomach, so, I'll see if I can split it with my lovely wife. The fries looked GREAT, too. The decor? I love it. It's a JOINT - so - it's made up to look like a JOINT - steppin' back in time. Try it - if ya don't love it...