Best Cafes in America

by The OpenTable Team

Updated October 11, 2019

Whether it's a morning cup of joe or afternoon caffeine stop, here are the best places around the country to get your fix, according to OpenTable diners like you.

Astor Court

4.4

4.4 (626)

$31 to $50

American

Buckhead

About the restaurant

*Reservations for any of our Tea Experiences can be booked via our Tock Platform or by contacting us directly at 404-563-7799. Afternoon Tea is served every Saturday and Sunday from 12:30 P.M. to 3:30 P.M and bookable only at https://www.exploretock.com/stregisatl* only. All reservations via OpenTable are for breakfast or lunch dining service.

*Brunch is served every Saturday and Sunday from 10:30 A.M. to 1:00 P.M in the Wine Room*
*Per Georgia State Law, No Alcohol will be served on Sunday until 11:00 A.M. *

Savor extraordinary cuisine and wines by dining in Atlanta in settings that range from sumptuous to pleasingly casual at The St. Regis Atlanta.

Astor Court, named after Colonel John Jacob Astor IV, the visionary who founded St. Regis & Resorts, serves breakfast, lunch and Afternoon Tea. In the evening gather at The St. Regis Bar for inspired cocktails and small plates or partake in the intimate Wine Room where guests enjoy intriguing wine flights and memorable food pairings.

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DeLoisvip

Dined 3 days ago

Our breakfast experience was the best. Astor Court is a Fav!

Bistro Vida

4.7

4.7 (2711)

$30 and under

French

Menlo Park

About the restaurant

Established in 1998, Bistro Vida is a neighborhood restaurant inspired by the great Parisian bistro culture and traditions of French cooking. Our mission is to bring the joie de vivre, comfort, and community of the City of Lights to downtown Menlo Park. The name " Vida" the Spanish word for life, was chosen as a toast to the enjoyment of life, love, and food. Each delicious detail of the chic interior from the smart bar to the blackboard menus, the huge cylindrical chandeliers to the long mirrors reminiscent of brasseries has acquired a warm patina over the years.

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Kenvip

Dined 3 days ago

Great dinner and service at Vida. Love the fresh mussels. Can't wait for Loretta's to open.

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4.7

4.7 (1196)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Oak Park

About the restaurant

At Hemmingway's Bistro the menu combines classic French dishes with the freshest Midwest ingredients.
The daily specials reflect the chef's love for fresh seafood. Using mostly East-coast seafood flown in from Boston daily, the chef creates dishes like wild mushroom-crusted halibut on horseradish whipped potatoes and roasted sea bass on Caussoulet beans.
There is also a Parisian seafood bar offering towers of Plateau de Fruit de Mer with fresh oysters, clams, shrimp, and lobster.

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Daniel

Dined 4 days ago

Best restaurant we’ve eaten at in Oak Park. Excellent food and service. Friendly staff and we had a lovely time.

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4.0

4 (138)

$30 and under

Californian

Hollywood

About the restaurant

Perched at the corner of Argyle and Yucca, Jane Q is an airy escape from the bustle of Hollywood and Vine. Market-driven menus deliver fresh, casual California-Mediterranean fare. Double-height atrium windows invite you to linger longer over an afternoon aperitivo or a decadent dessert.

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Kathy

Dined on Sep 22, 2024

Very clean and quiet spot, though we were there at an 'off' time (4pm) due to our 6:30pm show at the Pantages. I suspect it is not usually this quiet. We were pleased with the quality of the service and food. The menu is not extensive but offered a nice selection that met our needs. We shared the heirloom tomato salad and Cacio e Pepe pizza. Both were delicious! The service staff was friendly, knowledgeable and efficient (not overbearing).

Mission Inn Restaurant

4.4

4.4 (5368)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Riverside

About the restaurant

Always a wonderful experience and great food. The ambiance is spectacular out on the patio and highly recommended.

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Pattivip

Dined today

Arturo, or server now for many visits, was exceptional as usual. Food was outstanding and the perfect Mission Margarita is in a class by itself.

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Experience

Sunday Brunch

Phoebe's Restaurant & Coffee Lounge

4.6

4.6 (567)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Syracuse

About the restaurant

Originally known as Phoebe's Garden Café, the restaurant has a long and colorful history in Syracuse. Local lore claims that the building was originally a brothel, and Phoebe was its madam.
In the summer of 2004, Phoebe's experienced a refreshing makeover with a bright new look in the atrium dining room with fresh paint, new upholstery, and artwork. The coffee lounge also opened that year, and it became an instant hit with the surrounding university and business crowd. Those changes also warranted a new name to reflect the updated attitude and ambiance: Phoebe's Restaurant and Coffee Lounge. Classic elements of Phoebe's remain untouched—the French onion soup and enticing crème brulee, for example, but other menu items change seasonally.
The Lounge also has its own seating area and free wireless internet capabilities. Phoebe's old world charm is right at home in a revitalized area of the city.

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Kimberlee

Dined 2 days ago

The autumn vegetarian dish was very heavy with butter floating atop the cheese and pasta. It was much heavier than I expected, and I did not care for it. It is not what I usually expect from Phoebe's. I loved my pumpkin coffee - so good. My companion loved the vegetable and beef gf soup. The service and ambiance rocked per Phoebe's usual.

Provisional Restaurant at Pendry San Diego

4.6

4.6 (923)

$31 to $50

American

Downtown / Gaslamp

About the restaurant

Provisional Kitchen, Café & Mercantile, open for daily for brunch and select evenings for dinner. Provisional is a sprawling, sunlit communal dining space featuring a Vittoria Coffee espresso bar, bistro tables, and a retail space set within a greenhouse, where guests can shop a curated collection of homeware, ceramics, apothecary items, pantry staples, and jewelry.

Provisional serves some of the best cuisine in the city, featuring favorites such as housemade pasta, woodfire-oven baked pizza and Italian-inspired entrées; our lively brunch features bottomless mimosas and seasonal creations.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Sep 24, 2024

Hidden Gem. Better than most in Gas Lamp District

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Pappardelle Bolognese

Rose's Cafe

4.9

4.9 (584)

$30 and under

Californian

Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio

About the restaurant

A favorite in the Cow Hollow neighborhood, Rose's Café is a hangout for locals who bask in the sun at sidewalk tables, duck inside for a cappuccino, or stay for a leisurely meal. Many customers are regulars who frequent the pretty bistro-café that offers table service and some of the most deliciously affordable food in San Francisco - Italian fare created using organic local produce, fresh seafood, humanely raised meats, and free-range poultry. Rose's artisan bakers bake a daily selection of pastries, desserts and breads. Menu highlights include: pizzas, daily soups and house made pasta. Accepting Reservations for Dinner Only!

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Amyvip

Dined on Aug 25, 2024

We had a delicious meal. Rose’s has just gotten better and better! From the fresh and perfectly share-able antipasti to the pasta with clams, pizza and steelhead. All YUM. Very solicitous service. Top notch dining!

Rosie's Coffee Cafe

4.5

4.5 (251)

$30 and under

Café

Castleberry Hill

About the restaurant

We had a great job celebrating my mom’s birthday! I have always gotten their delicious chicken and waffles but decided to go with the fish and grits this time and WOW. What a great decision. You can’t go wrong at Rosie’s.

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Becky

Dined on Sep 23, 2024

The food was amazing, great crowd and the service was awesome!! Will definitely return if we are downtown again!!!

Tartine Manufactory - San Francisco

4.7

4.7 (1012)

$31 to $50

Pizzeria

Mission

About the restaurant

Tartine Manufactory is a versatile venue with a restaurant, bar, bakery, and coffee bar. For breakfast and lunch, we offer counter service on a first come, first served basis. Our menu is market-driven, featuring seasonal offerings with breads by Chad Robertson and sweet treats from Elisabeth Prueitt. Our dinner service centers around our world-class sourdough pizza, accompanied by a full cocktail program, a global wine list, and local beers. Reservations are recommended, but walk-ins are also welcome.

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Priyanka

Dined 5 days ago

Outstanding! Great sourdough pizza with unique topping options. Our server was fantastic and was very personable!

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Experience

Large Party - Chef's Five Course Tasting Menu

Pool Beds at Soho House Chicago

4.5

4.5 (985)

$30 and under

American

Chicago

About the restaurant

In support of the regulations issued by the city of Chicago, Pool Beds will be temporarily closed until further notice.

Set in a relaxed and welcoming social space for group dining, meetings and date nights, The Allis is a restaurant and cocktail bar with an expansive art collection and views of Green Street from floor-to-ceiling windows.

The Allis is named after the family that commissioned the restaurant's historic West Loop building in 1907. It offers all-day dining, serving egg dishes and house-made pastries for breakfast, sandwiches and salads for lunch, plus shared plates and entrees for dinner. Afternoon tea is served daily, along with coffee, wine and craft cocktails.

Live music every Tuesday & 1/2 off select bottles of wine, 6pm - 9pm

For Parties of 10 or more please email reservations.theallis@sohohouse.com

All Afternoon Tea reservations must be booked by phone. Please call (312) 521-8000 Afterno

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CARRIEL

Dined on Jan 4, 2020

The atmosphere was great. The food and tea were excellent. The service was also great. I would say if you are looking for quiet ambiance this might not be good for you. It was a bit loud.

Conservatory at Goodstone

4.6

4.6 (262)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Middleburg

About the restaurant

Goodstone Inn offers two unique dining experiences on 265 acres of rolling hillside and farmland in beautiful Middleburg, VA.

Please take note of your reservation date and time, as the Bistro and Conservatory have differing hours of operation. To view our current menu, please visit www.Goodstone.com.

The Conservatory at Goodstone is an elegant Fine Dining experience offering upscale Contemporary American cuisine focusing on fresh, seasonal ingredients. Tasting Events and memorable Dinner Experiences are scheduled throughout the year.

The Conservatory is open for dinner Wednesday - Sunday from 5 - 9 pm. Guests 14 and older are welcome to dine with us.

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julievip

Dined 6 days ago

Always a lovely dinner and setting. Some great things on menu, some items better than others. Bread service is marginal, but overall all courses were quite tasty. The halibut was perfect.

The Butcher, The Baker, The Cappuccino Maker

4.8

4.8 (2657)

$30 and under

American

West Hollywood

About the restaurant

A bistro • bakery • café offering modern California cuisine with European influences. Tempting fresh baked goods, specialty coffee beverages, handcrafted cocktails and a comprehensive wine list. Open for breakfast, brunch, and lunch.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Sep 24, 2024

Amazing food. Ending looks beautiful. Amazing service

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Popular dish

Croissant Breakfast Sandwich

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Short Rib Sandwich

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The Butcher's Eggs Benedict

The Country Club

4.8

4.8 (1137)

$30 and under

Creole / Cajun / Southern

Bywater

About the restaurant

Hidden away in the Bywater neighborhood, The Country Club offers an elegant escape from everyday living. Our beautiful restaurant and bar deliver exquisite food and drink in sophisticated surroundings. We offer chef-driven cuisine inspired by Italian-French and Creole-Southern heritages. Our incredible menus by Chef Chris Barbato, formerly of Commander’s Palace, has all the foodies talking. Our award-winning wine program features more than 140 bottles from 13 countries and its very own private label wines. You MUST be 21 or over to dine with us. Some outdoor seating is available. If you would like to request outdoor seating, please do so when you arrive. We book up for Drag Brunch six months out, HOWEVER, as people cancel reservations they immediately become available online, so be sure to check back often. For Parties over 20 people please contact us directly.

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Alexis

Dined on Sep 22, 2024

We originally booked for 6 people- 2 cancelled the morning of so we lost $50 of our deposit which is totally understandable! just a warning for anyone else! That aside, we had a blast! drinks, food, service, the girls.. everything was excellent!! will be back soon!

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Popular dish

FRIED GREEN TOMATOES & EGGS

4.8

4.8 (2093)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Downtown Tucson

About the restaurant

Great menu and always superb service! Always a great experience!

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Gailvip

Dined 6 days ago

I originally made reservations for the patio but the temp was over 104 degrees and we asked to be seated inside if possible. The hostess was lovely and found us a table inside. Keith was our server and he was very attentive and professional. The food was outstanding and the decor fit in beautifully with this vintage hotel.

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Popular dish

Santa Cruz Flank Steak

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Fish 'N' Chips

The Davenport Lounge

4.5

4.5 (124)

$30 and under

American

French Quarter

About the restaurant

Our Lounge is conveniently located on the third floor lobby level of The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans.

We welcome Walk-Ins Daily for our Lounge. Reservations are required for Tea Service.

Live Entertainment featuring Jeremy Davenport:
Known for his unique jazz style. Jeremy Davenport specializes in the storytelling standards and an entertainment style associated with the Rat Pack.
He has been the featured musical guest on Food Network`s Emeril Live and has appeared on The Today Show several times along with The Travel Channel and E!.

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CatherineCvip

Dined on May 11, 2024

Lovely tea. Good selection of tea and the pastries were yummy. Even had gluten free scones!

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Experience

High Tea

The Village Bakery and Cafe

4.6

4.6 (1875)

$30 and under

American

Woodside

About the restaurant

Welcome to The Village Bakery & Cafe! We offer indoor and outdoor seating, takeout, and delivery daily. Our bakery is also open daily, offering a selection of coffee drinks, freshly baked pastries and breads, sandwiches, and other sweet treats! We hope to see you soon.

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Andrea

Dined 6 days ago

Great experience, wonderful food, attentive & friendly staff

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Popular dish

Bakery Burger

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Avocado and Sweet Corn Toast

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Three-Piece Fried Chicken

Trident Booksellers & Cafe

4.4

4.4 (128)

$30 and under

American

Back Bay

About the restaurant

Since 1984, Trident Booksellers & Cafe has been providing Back Bay residents, students, and tourists with sustenance for the mind and body. Trident is the perfect place to catch up with friends, study for your exam, grab brunch, or browse our wide selection of books and magazines. We offer free wifi, an award-winning magazine selection, a full service restaurant, books, cards, gifts, and, above all, a unique Boston experience. Check out the Trident’s extensive menu, featuring fresh juice and smoothies, as well as all-day breakfast, lunch and dinner. Be sure to look at our events calendar to see what’s happening tonight!

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Monique

Dined on Sep 21, 2024

Fantastic place! A shopkeeper in Salem actually told us about it and we came the next day. Quick, efficient, good food, great ambience. People of all ages were here though it seems to trend towards a younger crowd. The only issue was noise level but everyone was HAPPY so it balanced out.

Vernick Coffee Bar

4.9

4.9 (304)

$30 and under

Café

Center City

About the restaurant

With Vernick Coffee Bar, James Beard award-winning Chef Greg Vernick partners with Four Seasons Hotel at Comcast Center to deliver a modern coffee bar and café as his second venture in Philadelphia. Featuring a takeaway bakery and barista counter along with a full-service 40-seat café, Vernick Coffee Bar serves up a menu of expertly prepared dishes and in-house baked goods all with the high impact, global flavor combinations Chef Vernick has become known for.
Vernick Coffee Bar is situated on the second level of the new Comcast Technology Center and overlooks the tree canopies in the building’s public lobby. Reservations are available in the full-service café for both breakfast and lunch. The takeaway area includes open seating for up to 48 guests, an excellent walk-in destination for all day dining. Vernick Coffee Bar is open Monday-Friday.

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Betsy

Dined on Sep 23, 2024

It was a terrific work lunch experience. The service was excellent - speedy, accurate, friendly and professional. Our food was very tasty and prepared beautifully.

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