The Tower Cafe Reviews

My first time visiting Tower Cafe. I love the decor and ambitious of the outside. I ordered the Brazilian Chicken Salad and it was also amazing. Great place for lunch when in the area. It gets super busy so plan ahead or just get it to go. I will back for sure.

Great eclectic mix. They are so good at so many things. - especially their veggie burgers and great wasffles

Great happy place with a variety of week served dishes. Seating in, and outside with plenty of heaters. Had fun with a group of friends.

Always great with eclectic world flavors. When the weather is right, outside seating is fun. Do expect to hear other's conversations as the tables are quite close together. Inside is best for a little more privacy! Good service.

One of my favorite restaurants in Sacramento. Highly recommend Thai steak salad or Thai steak and eggs. Really enjoy the patio. Be sure to check out the dessert case.

Great mix of diverse food, drinks and amazing desserts.

Get the French toast! Great Mexican dishes. Fall and winter, try the Mexican hot chocolate!

Just went here for the second time in my whole life and had another great experience! Went one time on the weekend and it was busy. Wait time was about 30 minutes but it was well worth it! Food wait time is not long at all and it was very very good! The Madame Cristo was great! Coffee is great! During the week, there was no wait time to be seated.

Their French toast is as good as they say! Lovely outdoor seating also.

Always, always delicious and interesting atmostsphere !!!!

My husband and I came here to celebrate our anniversary and this place didn't disappoint. As everyone has said romantic setting, great service and yummy food!

Delicious, hearty breakfasts. Ambiance is eclectic ethnic. Fun place to meet friends for breakfast. Call ahead given it's popular.

This cafe was very unexpected, but very cool! While offering plenty of standard brunch fare like mimosas, eggs, potatoes, etc., they have a health-conscious and worldly spin on many dishes. Plenty of excellent south american food like burritos, Chile quiles, and mole. While it does get busy at bunchtime, there is plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, so the wait was only about 20 minutes long when I went.

I have been coming here since Tower opened.....it was amazing at one time.....the Waite staff was so much fun.....the food wonderful, especially the Chinese Chicken Salad........I'm actually here right now and the only reason I don't leave is due my family including my 93 year old aunt not having the time to go elsewhere. The young hostess with the longer dark hair, for the second time visit is beyond rude, cold and absolutely the worst.......she could care less about anyone but her own conversations with other staff members.....despite this HUGE LINE!!!!!!!!!.she will help anyone that cuts the line.......HEAVY SIGH...............I gave her the benefit of doubt the first time.....but nope she is just a miserable person and wants others to experience her misery. I have never written a review....BUT .....her behavior is beyond the pale.....and for a second visit I just can't let it slide as her having a bad day........SHE JUST RUINED A GOOD MOOD AND A FUN DAY....FOR MY FAMILY......

Food was great! 50 min wait to eat that food sucked. Victim of their own success!

One of my favorite restaurants here in Sacramento. Get here early morning and before noon to avoid the wait, especially on weekends. The French Toast is so decadent and probably one of the best things on the menu. If the weather is nice, have a seat outside and enjoy the weather and atmosphere.

What an ornately decorated place. Coffee for two cost me $10 dollars here. It is a bit pricey at tower cafe, but I guess that what I was mostly paying for was a fancy place to sit. I felt like I was really rubbing shoulders with the upper class. Sitting next to the upper crust is a big attraction I guess for other members of the upper classes.

I felt a little out of place and missed good old village donuts which is my local coffee shop where a large coffee is $2.00.

Great gathering place. Chinese chicken salad is oh soooooo good.

The outdoor seating area is so cozy and nice , weekends are full , food is good try the veggie burger it's so good but the eggs food wasn't fabulous, service is so good too and even if it's busy they'll do their best to make it easy and no waiting for you

Got there around 5:45pm. Great atmosphere in restaurant and in patio seating. Had the "All American Burger". Very good.

Nice place to be at. The food great and love the gardens!

Best Vegan Burgers Ever my wife and I really enjoyed the service and food we will be back!!

Amazing food, warm and comfortable atmosphere, excellent service

Great place nice out door patio. Breakfast is wonderful

"Good" food. Not seasoned to my liking as I had to add some salt-which I wasnt thrilled was cheap iodized "diner" salt, but there was a lot of food. I had to take half of my burrito to go. I give it five stars though for the service. The woman serving our table was very personable. Overall, quality experience.

looking forward to coming back with my friends. i can see why they have so many good reviews.

Tried this spot before with a friend and I am hooked since then. I enjoy the excellent atmosphere and flavorful food and beverages. I recommend this place.

great service, great menu and delicious food, nice and kind staff

Took our 9 month old out for breakfast on a Sunday morning. The staff asked us if we wanted a high chair and we said yes. They sat us away from heavy traffic areas and provided an extra plate for us to share with him. Our food came out as delicious as ever, eggs tower and tower French toast.

Stunning outdoor area, great food at breakfast and dinner, awesome drinks, and a historic location. Be aware of substantial waits at peak brunch times--but it can be easy to slip in with no wait at all at non-peak times throughout the week.

Food: The veggie burger was very good. Hard to pick up like a meat burger since the patty wanted to crumble. I finished it with a fork. I will order it again!
Service: the waiter did a good job. However, We ate outside under the heat lamps... too hot. Asked if they could turn them down. Their answer was they were either on or off. Not a good answer!
I down graded my review because we were not comfortable at our table due to the EXCESSIVE heat from their heat lamp.

Terrific American & Asain cuisine, very friendly staff, always busy & save room for their special desserts!

Great food and our service was fantastic! I ordered the Korean Fried Chicken and it was a spectacular dish. The flavors of the orange sauce and the coleslaw are delicious together with the crispy chicken breast. I will definitely order this again. My husband said his burger was also very tasty. He ate every bite of it and every one of his fries (after stating he wasn't very hungry). We even ordered dessert. There are so many choices of stunning desserts to choose from, but we opted for the Panna Cotta with berries. Oh my goodness - best Panna Cotta I've ever had! We live about 8 hours away but visit the Sac area often. This place will be our regular every time we come this way.

Very tasty. It's hard to find good mole but not here! I also tried the season French toast (amazing) and the chorizo egg hash which I'd give a solid B+.

Very fun atmosphere, and a great place to go with your family.

Sacramentans love this place. Those who come from, Chicago to Amsterdam or from Sydney to no joke Tibetan monks all fall in love with Tower Cafe. 16th and Broadway is a spiritual destination everyone should visit

Amazing French toast: becareful, a full serving is enough to feed four Midwestern folks.

Delicious food, friendly, competent service, but super busy. Outdoor and indoor seating

Very cute and lovely restaurant, live the out doors seating option

Delicious food. Great atmosphere - I loved sitting on the patio. Bit on the pricier side.

Love it , it has become pretty much an upscale Mexican restaurant .

Very nice. Good food, great service. Exactly Why I came!

The custard-stuffed French Toast here is the best in the region. First of all, it's a huge serving but the taste is truly one of a kind.

A complete classic, real one of a kind establishment. This place has a lot of history, and just looks amazing.

They serve real quality dishes, with some great combinations and flavorings that take a step beyond the normal breakfast fare. On to of that there's always their amazing french toast, as well, along with their nice coffee drinks.

Amazing food, great service even during the breakfast/brunch rush and good portions! Parking behind the building can be a bit tough, so be prepared to circle a few times, but worth the wait.

Excellent option for a breakfast or brunch in Sacramento. On Sunday, try to arrive early put you will have to wait about 45 minutes. Staff is very friendly.

Always fantastic. Best brunch in Sacramento. And the decor is world traveler eclectic wonderfulness.

Great service, atmosphere, and prices are reasonable.

The tuna melt is awesome! Good service and the tea was yummy also!

I like eating/chilling at this place. Tower Cafe is one of the first places that I ate at when I moved to Sacramento. I like the atmosphere as well as the food here. Burgers are great!

Wonderful food, well worth the wait. Seating outside is really pleasant and they even have nice heaters in the winter but seating inside is always fun because of all the different decorations from different countries all over the wall.

The atmosphere is great but considering the place is styled very mexican its ironic they have the most disgusting mexican food i have ever tried, if u want mexican food i would just go to taco bell. The mole has no seasoning, it was straight up dark chocolate sauce and the chile relleno was a pepper stuffed w imitation crab and of course no seasoning. Besides the horrible mexican food everthing else ive tried was pretty good

Great spot. Good food. Epic setting. Friendly and decent portions. Will come back.

Rubin was awesome kept our drinks full with a big smile. Food was so good. Made fresh

Unique to Sacramento, fun outdoor seating and delicious food.

Nice surroundings.Great food, which is not over priced and very friendly staff.

This is one of my favorite Sacramento eateries for years. The joint is eclectic and can be overwhelming for some with all types of media art and souvenirs from around the world. The first time I went it was visual sensory overload but now I come and enjoy one of any savory dishes inspired from around the globe. Consistently fabulous. I love coming for brunch. The Greek scramble is a favorite as well as posole. Get there early as they don t take reservations. Lines can get long with long wait times. The outdoor patio is also a joy to be in when the weather pleasant. There is an extensive cocktail, beer, wine list. There truly is something wonderful for every palate.

Best French Toast in the Sacramento area, some of the most beautiful (and delicious) desserts ever, with a gorgeous and visually stimulating restaurant (indoors and out) to enjoy while you dine. Highly recommend!! Just be prepared for a bit of a wait to be seated most weekends for brunch. Parking can also be a bit challenging at times but still worth it!

Good location and the vibes. Typical ihop food though

Always a lovely place to come and meet with my friends. The desserd are to die for.

I went here once 5 years ago and all I remember is hating the entire experience. Tower is more of a local attraction than a quality place to eat. Drive further downtown and you'll find so many better options

Very good food with a very eclectic menu. If you can t find something you like here then you aren t going to be happy with anything. Be prepared for a wait but they get you seated rather fast.

Amazing food and eclectic decor. Very friendly staff. And did I mention the food is amazing?!

French toast is amazing, bacon is scrumptious and atmosphere is great with picturious outside seating!

Best French toast I've ever had in my life! Customer service here is great and they have the variety of all around the world food options. The restaurant itself is always clean well put together. I highly recommend this place!

MUST TRY IN SACRAMENTO! Best clam chowder.. great tasting tzatziki and humus. They have dishes from all around the world to cater to your needs.

The food was delicious. All 10 people in our group enjoyed their selection. The service was excellent, fast and efficient. Atmosphere was relaxed. I like the fact that they posted at the table not to exceed 90 minutes is awesome. It was a great experience all the way.

Great brunch spot. Get there early otherwise you might be waiting a while.

Amazingly good. Good prices and reasonable portions. Good friendly service. I'll definitely be coming back