Gillwoods Cafe

This feels like such a small town diner. The food is terrific, especially the breakfasts. The menu has everything you could want plus more you didn't expect. more

Quite possibly the best breakfast location in all of Napa Valley since the sad departure of the beloved DINER and their Heuvos Ranchero. This little place feels like and old fashioned soda fountain, and give you a glimpse into the way St. Helena used to be before all of the fancy stores took over Main Street. more

Have the best breakfasts/brunches. Most items come in multiple sizes, 2, 4, 6 pancakes, etc so you order only how much you really want to eat. Popular place, so don't plan on getting seated immediately. more

I love eating here for breakfast! They have a good menu with all the favorites! The atmosphere is light and cheerful! The resturante is clean and comfy and looks out over the main street in St. Helena. more

I can understand the long line of waiting because of its popularity in the town. That's why I take advantage of reading the menu while I am waiting for the table. The menu is great in a sense of covering a large variety of breakfast and brunch items; however, I have to say that it's a bit wordy. I am so hungry that I ask for the waitress, Pat, as soon as I get the table and I think I am ready to order. Oh my god, her service is so horrible that I almost want to leave instantly. I missed the choice of sides, and she started yelling at me, ""No, so you are not ready to order because you are not reading the menu right."" Yes, I missed the sides, but I definitely don't deserve being yelled at . . . considering I was the customer. Yes, the cafe was busy, but if Pat couldn't take the stress from working in a busy restaurant like this one, I would recommend another type of job for Pat instead of providing all the horrible services to patrons and taking her anger onto customers. I feel that it's just plain wrong. Except for bringing the check, no service was provided for me after the order. Where is she? Food is decent, but service from this particular lady waitress totally ruined the fame of this nice cafe. more

I can understand the long line of waiting because of its popularity in the town. That's why I take advantage of reading the menu while I am waiting for the table. The menu is great in a sense of covering a large variety of breakfast and brunch items; however, I have to say that it's a bit wordy. I am so hungry that I ask for the waitress, Pat, as soon as I get the table and I think I am ready to order. Oh my god, her service is so horrible that I almost want to leave instantly. I missed the choice of sides, and she started yelling at me, "No, so you are not ready to order because you are not reading the menu right." Yes, I missed the sides, but I definitely don't deserve being yelled at . . . considering I was the customer. Yes, the cafe was busy, but if Pat couldn't take the stress from working in a busy restaurant like this one, I would recommend another type of job for Pat instead of providing all the horrible services to patrons and taking her anger onto customers. I feel that it's just plain wrong. Except for bringing the check, no service was provided for me after the order. Where is she? Food is decent, but service from this particular lady waitress totally ruined the fame of this nice cafe. more

Stayin' in Saint Helena? Then here's your breakfast house. Awarded with the "Best Breakfast Restaurant in... more

Stayin' in Saint Helena? Then here's your breakfast house. Awarded with the "Best Breakfast Restaurant in... more

Stayin' in Saint Helena? Then here's your breakfast house. Awarded with the "Best Breakfast Restaurant in Napa Valley" in 2003, this is the place t... more

The have more than just breakfast but their breakfast is just the best. I go to Napa Valley early just have a breakfast there. I love their omlet with cream cheese, smoked salmon and capers. Very friendly atmosphere. Their popular pastries runs out in the first few hours. They serve breakfast until 3pm. If you're in Napa Valley you have to have their breakfast before you go on with your wine tasting trip. Pros: good price, good portion, excellent food more

The have more than just breakfast but their breakfast is just the best. I go to Napa Valley early just have a breakfast there. I love their omlet with cream cheese, smoked salmon and capers. Very friendly atmosphere. Their popular pastries runs out in the first few hours. They serve breakfast until 3pm. If you're in Napa Valley you have to have their breakfast before you go on with your wine tasting trip. Pros: good price, good portion, excellent food more