Village Inn Café - Orinda

Great local place for breakfast and lunch. For of fresh and seemed hot

Everything is good on the menu, but waffles are crisp and malty, the corned beef hash is amazing. Best fried chicken in the Bay Area. But also the salads and omelets. Servers are friendly and quick.

Orinda is so lucky to have this comfortable breakfast and lunch Cafe. We have loved it since Kathy owned it, then Peter and now Grace from the former Rossmoor Diner. Their menu is simple. They serve the best bacon and waffles, great burgers and fries, chili, salads etc for lunch and of course their chocolate milkshake is so big we have to share it and it puts us in a coma for the rest of the afternoon. They have a few tables for outside dining. No frills cafe, always wonderful service, safe location.

When I arrived I was in a surly mood due to my girlfriend ushering me out of the house in my dirty work clothes, telling me I had a long day ahead of me. Suddenly we detoured to get some breakfast. I was a little unprepared. No shower, work clothes, etc…well I decided to forget my embarrassment, and I asked for a coffee milk shake. They knew what I was craving. It was the best shake I’ve had in my life and I kept thinking about it all day. I live in Pescadero, a good hour and a half away maybe two, but….I can’t forget how perfectly creamy, ice cold, and served with all of it there, not skipping….the long spoon,..you know what I mean. The rest of my breakfast was excellent except they don’t serve the bacon crispy so be sure to ask for it if that’s how to take it. Service was spot on. Thank you to the staff they made my day a lot better.

Unfortunately, I asked about mushrooms and was told they are fresh they are not. They did refund the mushrooms from omelet. Waffle was fantastic! Food a little pricey for what you get.