I don’t write reviews often but I had to after today’s visit. This was my first time at the cafe and I’ll definitely be coming back. I had the Cafe Burger and it was one of the best burgers I’ve had in a long, long time. I loved the balance of flavors in each bite with the caramelized onions, homemade pickles, and their handcrafted sauce. They source organic ingredients from farmers markets and their own garden. Lily showed me around the cafe and pointed out different plants they grow and use. The staff were kind and hardworking. The atmosphere was great too with the music playing and the decorations on all the walls.
Vegan Restaurant
The Cafe at The Inn
· $$$$ · benicia · Strict-vegan verified
Fully vegan
Editor synopsis · 0 reviews
Diners overwhelmingly call out the signature dish as the must-order. The vibe reads as vegan restaurant — service is consistently described as warm and unhurried. Common gotcha: queues form at peak times — go early or late.
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I don’t write reviews often but I had to after today’s visit. This was my first time at the cafe and I’ll definitely be coming back. I had the Cafe Burger and it was one of the best burgers I’ve had in a long, long time. I loved the balance of flavors in each bite with the caramelized onions, homemade pickles, and their handcrafted sauce. They source organic ingredients from farmers markets and their own garden. Lily showed me around the cafe and pointed out different plants they grow and use. The staff were kind and hardworking. The atmosphere was great too with the music playing and the decorations on all the walls.
I absolutely LOVE this place. The food is so fresh and delicious, the servers are so kind and friendly, and the decor has so much charm and personality. I keep coming back to this happy place every time I'm in the area and the people I've brought along have loved it just as much 😊
I absolutely LOVE this place. The food is so fresh and delicious, the servers are so kind and friendly, and the decor has so much charm and personality. I keep coming back to this happy place every time I'm in the area and the people I've brought along have loved it just as much 😊
I love downtown Benicia and never knew about this hidden gem! It is a B&B but the cafe is open for all. There is so many different seating options the large windows with the natural light peering in makes the atmosphere feel fresh and summery. As a vegetarian my options can be limited but the chef was happy to customize the breakfast plate and substitute the bacon for avocado. The eggs, potatoes, toast, and avocado made for such a delicious breakfast! The highlight for me was definitely the iced lavender coffee. Our waiter, Toby, was so friendly and took the time to share that the lavender used for the coffee is fresh lavender from their garden! He also shared that the produce used it fresh from the Benicia farmers market! My boyfriend got the Cafe Burger and substituted the salad for potatoes. He got it medium rare and said it had a nice crunchy exterior. Bf’s words: “tastes homemade” which it is! They also have jazz nights on Friday’s. There is also local art for sale on the walls, love that. Definitely recommend stopping by for brunch!