Momo's Cafe — Restaurant in Vallejo

Great food and very generous servings (I have split entrees before and we both had plenty to eat). Most of the time the service is also 5 stars, but I had an unfortunate experience last Friday for breakfast.

It was during Vallejo restaurant week when Momo's advertised it was offering 20% off any item. I mentioned this to the waitperson when I asked for the check, but there was no discount on my bill when she brought it. When I asked her about it, she acted like she didn't know what I was talking about until I pulled out my phone and showed her the flyer for Vallejo Restaurant week and also pointed to the sign they had in their own window advertising their participation. She finally seemed to understand and then went to correct the bill.

When she finally returned after 10 minutes, I noticed the total was essentially the same, and when I looked at the bill details, I saw she had added 18% for a service charge. When I asked her about this charge, she acted like she didn't know what it was and offered to remove it. I asked her again if it was her tip (I was prepared to tip her 25% on top of the bill to make up for the discount), but she just shook her head and acted embarrassed. Finally I just left her an extra buck on top of the 18% to bring it up to close to what I usually tip.

Normally when a restaurant adds service to a check, they will do it on larger tables and will clarify that practice on the menu. In all the times I have visited (including the Sunday before when I went with a friend), they have never put a service charge on my check, which makes me think she just thought I was cheap and wouldn't tip her (single diners get the shaft sometimes, unfortunately). While the food was great as always, the way my waitperson treated me will make me hesitate before...

My family and I have gone to Momo's since they were on Springs Rd (MANY YEARS) and have always had good experiences. Today July 4, 2023 was a different story. My husband and I went in, were told to pick where we want to sit, we picked our table. Before I even sat down I headed to the bathroom. If you have been there you would know that you have to walk past all of the waitstaff and through the end of the kitchen which also has staff in it. I have been to this bathroom numerous times so I knew where it was. When done I came out and sat down. My husband then went to use the bathroom. On his way there the staff told him he couldn't use the bathroom and that they didn't have a public restroom. My husband came back sat down and told me what happened..I was really surprised! The waitress walked over and I asked he if he could use the restroom, she said no, they don't have a public restroom..I said not even for paying customers? She responded, no and points to a sign that says no Public Restroom. Now, I'm not sure why this was not said to me as I walked through just moments before but being that we picked Momos as the place we wanted to spend our money, it didn't feel very welcoming. Needless to say, we decided we would not be staying...we probably won't be going back either. We now live out of town and would most likely need to use the restroom before or after eating and there are so many other great places to eat...for instance Homestyle Cafe which is across the street and will allow paying customers to use the restroom!...

We visited Momo's during our trip to the Maker Faire. Walking up, we were a little confused. The pictures for the outside do not currently align with how it actually looks, and I heard it's because their previous location burned down earlier in the year.

There is a window you order at that connects to the kitchen (which looked very clean from what I could see). As of this review, there is no table service, but they will let you eat your meal in their dining room. We opted to take ours back to the hotel.

My huevos rancheros came with a side of sour cream, guac, and a green salsa that was so tasty I pour it over every component of my breakfast, and my husband used what was left for his eggs (they provided a generous portion!). The salsa had the perfect level of heat. The steak was thinly cut and cooked in some sort of delicious sauce before being added to my breakfast. It was tender with no chewy or fatty pieces. The home fries were also good.

My husband's chicken and waffles was still crispy after our 8 minute walk back to our room. They give you half a breast, a full wing, and two thighs, all of which were bone-in. It was very well seasoned and not dry. I'd say it was a combo of seasoning salt and some sort of sugar, as it was mildly sweet. Whatever it was, it was very yummy. The waffle was pretty basic (it is a waffle after all).

We were pleasantly surprised by our experience, and agreed that the Huevos Rancheros was the overall tastier breakfast. Don't let appearances keep you from trying...