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Vines Cafe, Sacramento, CA

Vines Cafe

3.9
3.9
193 Reviews
$31 to $50
Californian
Vines features a thoughtfully crafted and sourced Californian menu that changes frequently to emphasize the rich diversity of our region. Locally grown produce and farmed fresh meats and poultry are our specialties. Currently serving Breakfast from 7am-11am every day. Lunch 11am-2pm Monday-Friday and we are offering our Breakfast Buffet 7am-12pm Saturday's and Sunday's. For pick up orders we choose to package up all TO-GO meals in eco-friendly wear for your safety and peace of mind.

Patio dining is available based off of current seasons.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Sacramento
  • Cross street
    12th and L st
  • Parking details
    Complimentary 3 hour self parking
  • Public transit
    1 1/2 blocks away from the K & 12th Lightrall station
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 193 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.9
3.9 based on recent ratings
  • 3.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.7Value

NoiseModerate

193 Reviews
  1. DavidSB

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    Very limited offering for a hotel restaurant. Just a continental buffet breakfast for a Sunday Brunch, very weak! No better than what you get at a Marriott Fairfield or Residence Inn. We choose the restaurant because it was near the Performance Art Center and had tickets for a performance. Fish tacos was over cooked, pieces of fish and over breaded! Awful

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  2. MaryM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    The staff are always so friendly and attentive. It is our go to place to have lunch be for a matinee at the Civic Center.

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  3. Diana

    Sacramento

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2023

    overall4food2service5ambience3
    Please, change the menu!!! Has been the same for way too long!

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  4. Sacfoodies

    Sacramento

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2023

    overall2food1service5ambience5
    The location was perfect, the place is attractive and the decibel level (in spite of several large parties of older adults who could have been loud due to deafness 😉) was manageable. The menu is where it all fell apart. The selections were too few and decidedly odd. For a restaurant of that size there surely should be more options. A turkey sandwich , a hamburger or a bowl of quinoa and greens … I finally decided on flatbread, which was ho hum. Very disappointed!

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  5. Suzi

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The chickpea hummus was wonderful also the fish tacos and the turkey BLT.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Sacramento

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience3
    Nice place but a little disappointed in limited menu for the show

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  7. AKTR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We use Vines as a business breakfast meeting location, and it's always a great experience!

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  8. Diana

    Sacramento

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoy eating at the Vine before we go to Broadway performances@

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  9. Lori

    Sacramento

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Basic food and nice location prior to several venues downtown.

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  10. TriciaW

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    The cafe is under construction. Arrived for my reservation and contacted the restaraunt and was told to go to tjlhe 15th floor for breakfast or a different floor/location for lunch, then I was told that if I wanted breakfast I'd need to go elsewhere. Unless you're a hotel guest I'd encourage you to wait until after construction/ remodeling so that you can have a true opinion.

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  11. Tardigrade

    Sacramento

    46 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    There were three of us for lunch. I had the ham mac and cheese, which contained only tiny amounts of ham. The cheese tasted as if it came from a bottle of cheez whiz. Very disappointing. One of us had the soup of the day, which, it turned out, is also sold as a soup with the same name at our local market. She abandoned it halfway through and pronounced the market version as much better. The third of us had the turkey BLT, which she pronounced as acceptable, but not as good as expected. I doubt that we will be back. That's a shame because this place is ideally situated to serve lunch to attendees at matinees of the nearby performing arts center.

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  12. Diana

    Sacramento

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall4food1service4ambience4
    Usually the Turkey BLT is delicious !This time the bread was so stale!! I had to take \\the insides out of the bread and ate just that, so dispointed ! We eat here before all events and plays we attend. Will try sandwich again. Also, Bring back the buffet for lunch!!!! It was such a hit!!! Diana

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  13. Roxireview

    Sacramento

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I had the mushroom and Brie flatbread - delicious!! I added some balsamic reduction and it was even better!!!

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Sacramento

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The server was friendly and attentive. Her recommendation for the fried Brussels sprouts was spot on and the chicken sandwich was delicious!! We will be back!

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  15. Mary

    Sacramento

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Usual excellent service. Food was very good. Fruit cup was especially sweet and tasty

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  16. Miar

    Orange County

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    We waited over an hour and 20 minutes for our food.

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  17. Mary

    Sacramento

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Excellent quick service, food was very good, but didn’t care for the pretzel bun on the Turkey sandwich. Interior was excellently prepared, fresh fruit cup very fresh and sweet

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I at lunch there with a party of 3 and accidentally left before they actually ran my credit card. I was able to return later that afternoon and make payment. But the staff was super professional and friendly in dealing with the situation. The food was good too!!!

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  19. stephanieo

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    My friend and I had just flown in and were starving, we were able to get to the restaurant just before they end lunch, The staff was amazingly accommodating. They were friendly and s=didn't make us feel rushed. The food was good, café cuisine. The Brussel Sprouts are a must.

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  20. Jazzlady

    Sacramento

    58 reviews

    5.0

    58 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My friend and I were attending the Broadway show next door. Lunch menu has changed with some wonderful new items, more vegetarian friendly and healthy! Our waiter was great, friendly and good service. We had a delicious lunch!

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  21. Familyof6

    Sacramento

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Good brunch menu for our crew. Great service! Good spot to meet downtown.

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  22. OliviaH

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food was delicious. Great gluten-free options. Very friendly service and attentive.

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  23. FDeane

    Sacramento

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nice restaurant in the hotel we were staying at. Our breakfast was excellent and we loved the cappuccinos.

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  24. TheresaC

    Sacramento

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very good service, quick, friendly people very helpful.

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  25. bonnieb

    Sacramento

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 30, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    all the salad and Taco ingredients were fresh and tasty... the outdoor setting was perfect for a sunny Sunday midday meal. our servers were professional and helpful. only complaint: beverage glasses are small, so don't hold much beverage once filled with ice.

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  26. RenaeD

    Sacramento

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server was the absolute best. We loved our food too. The flavors were nicely balanced and everything was delicious.

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  27. ArleneF

    Sacramento

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server was the best. Loved having name on table. Eating here is so convenient with the theater across the street. Suggestions for menu: Tuna melt and the ‘adult’ grilled cheese. Valet parking is so convenient.

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  28. YvondaK

    Sacramento

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 29, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    This reservation was canceled why I haven't seen anything that it was canceled no one sent me anything said that it was canceled

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  29. ProfessorJake

    San Francisco

    508 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    508 reviews

    Dined on July 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great breakfast this morning! Service was spot on. Our waitress, Shobna, and her assistant, John, were very attentive to our needs and desires. Food was good. Quality ingredients and well executed.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Sacramento

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The white linen drink is amazing! Food was great! Service was excellent! Enjoyed it so much we had to go back again the next day!

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  31. Beth

    San Francisco

    48 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good food, good service and good atmosphere. What more can you ask?

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  32. Lori

    Sacramento

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Always good choice for brunch before Sunday matinee at SCU Center For Performing Arts. Good service, convenient parking, quiet atmosphere and food is good.

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  33. YunE

    Sacramento

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    I thoroughly enjoyed my lobster Benedict. There was a generous portion of lobster and the eggs were perfect.

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  34. ModestoLily

    San Joaquin

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on April 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My niece and I drove up to Sacramento from Modesto to attend the play Wicked. After reading positive reviews, we decided to eat at Vines Bistro for Easter brunch. It did not disappoint. We were greeted warmly and seated promptly. Our waitress was festive and fun and wore a bunny costume, which made us laugh. We, also, were assisted by two other wait staff and they were gracious as well. Our meal was delicious and plentiful. The restaurant is inside the Hyatt Regency and a very short walk to the rose gardens and across the street from the performing arts center. I would eat there the next time I visit Sacramento.

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  35. Quark1

    Sacramento

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on April 10, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Nothing fancy, but good food at a reasonable price.

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  36. LoveAllegria

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on April 10, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Good food and convenient to the performing arts center. Menu could be broader.

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  37. FrankieC

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Lunch and the ability to valet our car for the theater was fantastic....thank you for the service!

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  38. JulieM

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 3, 2022

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    Our Waitress was a Doll. Pleasant snd and efficient. She took our order for lunch salads. It took exactly one hour to be served. We were going to a play so time was important. When we finally asked her how much longer she checked on it and soon we were served. The dining room was not full so there was little reason it should have taken so long to get served. She was very shocked we had not received our lunch, so I feel it was a problem with the cooks. The menu on line indicates you have a bread basket with salads also, we were not given any bread. One of the salads was missing the avocados and we had to request them. All together, it was not great. Doubt I will come back.

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  39. Appsreview

    Sacramento

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on March 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very good experience! Our waitress was very attentive and cheerful, food was great! We will definitely come back again!

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  40. CarlR

    Sacramento

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on March 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I My wife and I took Our Daughter and Grand Daughters out for Brunch. We all a great time. The food was very good, The Service was excellent. The atmosphere was pleasant. We all had a great time.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff temperature check required

FAQs

Vines Cafe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (916) 321-3610.

Vines Cafe is rated 3.9 stars by 193 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Vines Cafe

1209 L Street, Sacramento, CA 95814

Additional information

  • Cross street
    12th and L st
  • Neighborhood
    Sacramento
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–2:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Complimentary 3 hour self parking
  • Public transit
    1 1/2 blocks away from the K & 12th Lightrall station
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Alex Gutierrez
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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