The Tower Cafe Reviews

Exquisite place
With delicious food and an incredible atmosphere with a beautiful terrace and beautiful trees.
Perfect attention and delicious food.
Widely recommended to the whole family

Quirky little resturant, but GREAT food. I usually get the Jamaican Jerk Chicken

Great atmosphere/decor! Asian fusion menu w/wonderful flavors. Good sized portions. Definitely worth repeat visit next time I'm back in the area.

A little disappointed with the food that I ordered. It said what I ordered was going to be spicy, I believe I ordered Thai or Korean fried chicken with rice. when I took a bite it was not spicy or hot in temperature. It looked like the food sat under heat lamp for a while before it was served to me. Heat lamp do not keep the food hot. Still a great experience overall, service was on par with restaurant of this category.

The epic Tower Records building is now a theater, cafe and garden. Im having a late breakfast right now with their classic french toast and eggs Benedict!@@! The setting is absolutely beautiful inside and out. Here are a few pictures.

Best French Toast ever! So mouthwatering and very delicious!! A must if you are visiting Sacramento!

Prepare to wait in a long line for weekend breakfast at this popular restaurant, located next door to the iconic Tower Theatre. Regulars sweat by the New Mexico cornmeal pancakes, topped with blueberry compote and whipped butter, and the thick-cut, custardy French toast. Breakfast is all-American, but lunch and dinner have a global theme. Try the Nicaraguan black bean soup or Irish beef stew.

The food is good, but on the pricy side. Good ambiance in the restaurant and attentive waiters. Great place to get a bite before a movie at the adjacent Tower Theater.

Tower Cafe is one of the best amongst this type of restaurants. I am happy I found a place were people know how bake delicious pastry and fine desserts as it is in Europe but unfortunately is not typical for North America. Also the atmosphere there is so calm and relaxful, especially in the lush garden patio. You can hear the birds singing while sipping your coffee and enjoying your tasty food. The interior inside is an incredible mix of Mexican, Chinese, Japanese, Tibetan and Russian (matrioshki) culture which amazed me and made me feel happy there. Enjoy your time there!

First time here, we sat at the outside tables. Very nice and relaxing. Bloody Mary was delicious, made with Preservation mix, Fish and Chips were amazing!

Oh dear God, get their custard soaked French toast. This place is as colorful as it is delicious.

Great atmosphere. Delicious food. Super nice people.

Excellent place for breakfast, patio is very cozy even on cool mornings

I loved the Tower Cafe and I use to frequent it often. I went today for a quick bite and the service was outstanding as usual HOWEVER the food was just bad. The mango in my salad had not taste due to the fact it was not even near ready to cut, the coke was flat and the fries for my companions lunch were cold and tasted old. The burger was good so at least that! I was so sad and disappointed that I probably will not go again. But the server was fantastic. 40$ for 2 lunch plates the food should be outstanding so so sad

I love it! It is the best restaurant in Sacramento.

French toast. Yum. Seriously, they have fantastic French toast, along with a bunch of other really good food. The last time I had the hot chocolate, ut was a touch watered down, but it's always been great in the past. While I prefer breakfast here, their lunch and dinner food is good as well.

Nobody makes French toast like they do, all employees helpful and friendly.

This is my favorite bunch spot in sacramento. Every plate is absolutely delicious. The ambience and decorations of this place is so intriguing as well. Well done tower cafe!!!

Do I really need to write a review for this place? No. Everyone knows Tower Cafe is one of the best in Sacramento for brunch. Quickest way in will be with a small party of 2 or near opening hours. Otherwise do expect to wait a little longer because it's a popular spot. I've eaten here holidays and weekends for brunch. Even if you have to wait, the waiting area is beautiful outside with plenty of seats and shade.

I love the French toast and Verde Breakfast burrito. The price is awesome too and the serving is generous.

I have been coming to this place since I was a kid. The custard soaked french toast is still my husband's favorite, and I LOVE the Eggs Tower. If you want to get a good seat, get there around 8 on the weekends. The outdoor seating area is almost like a secret garden - giant Japanese maples and all types of flowers and bushes provide a canopy to sit and relax. Cannot recommend this place enough!

The service I have had ranges from pretty good to stellar. At times the food has been less then amazing, but has always been delicious. They consistently meet or exceed my expectations pretty much every time. There is one other reason Tower Cafe is always one of the restaurant choices I consider no matter the time of day or night, one of the Hostesses has always greeted me by name, every time. The first time I asked for her name, she replied The Blonde One. She made me feel like family. There are others which now call me by name, but she was the first.

Tends to have a wait...but WELL worth the wait. Put your name in first! Great brunch.

Wait is terrible and food is average. We waited for 20 minutes and then another 25 minutes for food. What I liked most was the atmosphere and the decors. Good to stop by if you are a visitor just to see the garden and decors.

Always delicious food. Interior decor is eclectic awesome. Dined outside recently. Wonderful atmosphere when the weather is nice

Our waitress was terrible, other than that the food was decent

Must stop in Sac. Great menu and fantastic desserts

Fantastic food for a great price and OMG the outside seating area. Will definitely be visiting again next time I'm in Sacramento. Also it's right next to a movie theater!

This place is a gift to the senses They have very bright eclectic decor from all over Asia Africa and Mexico. The menu is very versatile. They have Thai style grilled steak Jamaican Jerk chicken, Lots of fusion dishes like Vera Cruz spicy linguine. So if you go with a group you will find something interesting to est. Latina Thai and Caribbean flavors sometimes separate and sometimes mixed together. They also have a beautiful outside seating area that is large and at beautiful tropical garden.

Really fun and eclectic eatery that's been here on Broadway for decades.For those on the know; fresh ingredients, great and friendly service and helpful if you kindly ask. My Tower Jerk Chicken sandwich was tasty and most with the eggie potato salad with diced onions ,celery and carrots. Couldn't finish it a lot of food going on here !!. Try it ..COME ON DOWN .

This is a great place to eat! I haven't seen there for a while, because the other people that I know don't work there anymore. I think that I will go there again!

My favorite lunch place in Sacramento. The jambalaya is amazing.!

food was ok, didnt really care for it but it was by no means bad. staff was really nice. i havent gone back but dont regret going

The atmosphere is festive, lots of great art from around the world. The food is different and very tasty. Eggs benedict are delicious with a slightly spicy Hollandaise sauce. Their veggie burgers are unusual and good. The soups and salads are always delicious. And the desserts - just to look at. I haven't had a bad meal here ever and I've been here a lot. A little oasis in Sacramento

Tower is a staple of Sacramento brunch life. They often have a wait but trust me it's worth it! They have excellent eggs Benedict but it's really hard to find something not good. Oddly my least favorite was the French toast which most people love. I thought it was too rich. The ambiance is cookie but fun and the staff is very efficient and nice.

Electic food and decor, great attentive staff. Madame Cristo was a savory twist to their famous French toast. Personal favorite is the bocadillo, with many layers of flavors. Went at almost 2pm and the wait time was still "40mins", but actually waited only 15.

By far one of my favorite eating establishments in Sacramento. A bright eclectic collection of decorations make you feel like your someplace special. The food is really good and fairly priced. There are plenty of seats inside and out, so no matter how big the crowd is out front I ve always found the wait to be way shorter then expected. Service has been exceptional every time I ve visited here. Strip steak with chili sauce is excellent and the French toast with fruit is almost like having a giant desert for brunch.

Always good food and nice garden area for out door summer eating. The decor is unique and entertaining. I love the earth burger and their Desert selection is always great!

Ok quality food, not a real professional service, mainly too casual and neighborhood style, nice people thought.

This place is such a lovely and unique spot to Sacramento and is definitely a must go. Besides the fact that the food is amazing and the location is beautiful, it has great features inside and outside. After eating, you can enjoy their little outdoor garden area, which happened to be my favorite part.

It was actually surprisingly good. I'd highly recommend...

Great time great food great service the French toast was the best

Ate Brunch there today. Great Spicy Bloody Marys. Husband and daughter had the Zacatecas steak. If you want a great steak and a Great Chile relleno get that. I had the Bocadillo which is pulled pork and eggs on fried corn tortillas with the best ever Corn bread. Get some Corn bread on the side cause everyone will want yours!!! Great drinks, food and service. Will go back!!

A great place to have a wonderful dining experience, very good food. The service is outstanding.

The food was excellent in the atmosphere was wonderful great outdoor seating nice scenery on the inside as well

This place is amazing!!!!!! Their french toast is fantastic and the waiters are very helpful.

I just love Tower Cafe. I've never had anything that wasn't delicious here. The staff is amazing and amazing customer service. I always sit outside and its wonderful.

Excellent environment and food. Try to come early or face 40 minute wait times

Interesting global decor. Looks like the case is part of an old movie theater.
Old building, my table was shaking anytime people walked by, that was irritating. Great food, great staff

An epitomally norcal restaurant, I love taking visiting friends here to give them a taste of the local Sacramento flavor. The wait is not too bad at peak times, but you won't get right in on a weekend. It is worth it though, the food is good, the service is good, and the ambiance is very unique.

Yesterday was a nice day for lunch on the patio. Tasteless burger and pretty good tuna sandwich. Packed it up to take home. That is when we noticed the moldy bread. Nice.

Loved it! Great service, friendly staff. Eclectic menu and nice wi,e and beer list. There is a lovely garden venue perfect for an evening meal

Love love love this place. Awesome atmosphere. Fun menu full of great food and always a friendly and attentive staff. Check out the desert case!

Full marks for ambience..
Perfect place for sweet tooth..
Food with a city view..
It is more like sitting in garden and having food..
They have heaters in the lawn area so as to avoid the dreadful cold..
They have such awesome dessert menu that I just wanted to keep on eating..
Located in downtown, I feel this place is alwats crowded..
Just love love love the place..
Will keep on visiting Sacramento for this place frequently..

Love every meal I have ever had here! I highly recommend the jerk chicken.

Good food, reasonably priced. Not super fancy, very casual.

My favorite restaurant in Sac. The Salmon Linguini is delicious

Beware the flies when selecting patio dining, and be smarter than me and don't order enchiladas if you're not in a Mexican restaurant

One of our favorite places to eat. Fun atmosphere, good food, nice service. A great place to bring friends from out of town.

Had the All American Ceeseburger and home potatoes. Would have much preferred french fries or onion rings...but it wasn't a selection...didn't like that. My friends really liked that place. The burger was unevenly cooked...i asked for it med rare...and it was medium to well.

Very interesting in and out. A place where you can dine multiple times and always feel like you visited a different place or time. I wonderful experience for my eyes and my tongue. The garden is beautiful, with such care and love. The plants indoors make it fresh and the decor gives it an eclectic feel. All while creating individual areas of confortable privacy, and romantic flavors making your curiosity want to try everything on the menu.

Love the French toast. Come early for brunch, otherwise expect a wait.

What a wonderful place to celebrate. Good friendly service and soothing atmosphere!

service is always super even when they have a full house. it has a good atmosphere. i see why this place has so many great reviews.

This place feels like I'm eating in a beautiful backyard. Luckily we got here at 9 am. Just an hour later people had to wait for a table, on a Monday! We had the French toast with fruit and an omelette Lyonnaise, both really good.