Love At First Bite Cafe

Love at First Bite lives up to its name and MORE!!I enjoyed a wonderful breakfast in a cozy place with warm, prompt, thoughtful, and delightful staff. Thank you Keeley and Auggie (sp?) and the other team members that helped. Teamwork made the dream work.I was in a group of 30+ people enjoying a delicious breakfast the day after my sister's wedding. Everyone was spent. The breakfast we all enjoyed made our weekend better than what it already was. Thank you Love at First Bite for being open to host a big group, setting up the day for us, accommodating us, delivering great food and excellent service.I highly recommend this joint. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

I have ordered the entire menu multiple times and I'm addicted to this place. This place is consistently refreshing in every way. The chef is the best in the game. Love at First Bite Cafe deserves a Michelin rating.The French Toast is amazing.The sliders are to die for.The deserts and decadent and delicious.There is not one item on the menu that does not pop with mind blowing taste. Wow!! Will be your reaction every time.The staff is welcoming, fast, and efficient. They take care you like family. Isaac, the manager, gets it done with flawless service.Thank you Love at First Bite Cafe for sharing your love with world one bite at a time. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

I love this place so much, it is my favorite weekend morning spot. The cafe is bright, open and airy, the food is yummy and everyone who works here is friendly and on top of things. I have a gluten allergy and they always remember, ensure my food is gluten free, and they even give me two sandwiches for the regular price because the gluten free bread is smaller than the regular. The owner works alongside the staff and it is evident that the staff all care about each other and about the service they provide. The kitchen can be a little slow but I never come here in a rush so that is fine with me. If you are looking for a homey and well loved cafe with great service, this is the place to go. More...

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I used to live in Fair Oaks back in the day... like 50 years of days ago, and although I now live on the opposite end of the Valley, I find myself drawn back to my old high school stomping grounds. So, on my trek out to my dogs' vet for some medication, I decided to make two stops: Babette's Yarn Shop and a little gem of a place called "Love at First Bite". I had driven by it a couple of times since my return to California three years ago because of its juxtaposition between my pugs' groomer and their vet.  From the restaurant's name I thought it was some kind of dating/meeting place like those night clubs they had in the 60s-70s where they placed phones at each table that eager patrons could use to connect to one another and that's the LAST thing I needed or wanted to experience. As a matter of fact, living in the Land of the Neurodiverse, I tend to limit my foray into new adventures, however I was feeling refreshingly confident yesterday having successfully navigated my way through both the nightmare scenario presented by the Human Resources Fingerprinting Unit of the S.J.U.S.D. (arthritis sucks) in order to accompany my precocious but lovable grandson on an upcoming field trip (he was refusing to attend) and the vet's office where a discussion was had over the options surrounding "Quality of Life Evaluations" for senior pets. Needless to say, a stop for some comfort food was the order of the day. On this day, there sat outside the door of the place, a black chalkboard that said "Come, Try the French Toast that one lady on Yelp said was too big for her kid- Love at First Bite"I ordered the biscuits and gravy and although I was warned about the humongous portions, I ordered a side of roasted potatoes, too. And since I have the palate of a four years old child, I also requested a large glass of whole milk to be served WITH my meal. (87% of wait persons forget this, I get it... )The restaurant was warm and inviting inside... the wait person could have been the owner he seemed that invested in his presentation. If my thinking were more typical, perhaps I could have saved him from having to relay all the wondrous specialties of the day and just ordered in my child-like way but he truly beamed in sharing their offerings so I let him deliver his soliloquy and THEN ordered my biscuits and gravy and tall glass of whole milk, WITH my meal. Another employee/owner? stopped by my table to ensure my order had been taken and that I wasn't wanting for refreshment as yet. While I was texting my girlfriend in North Dakota and before you know it, my food AND my tall glass of WHOLE milk arrived! Oh.My.God. I was in HEAVEN! The BEST biscuits and gravy combo I've had in memory (and I accompanied my dad cross-country from truck stop to truck stop back in the 60s). The consistency was perfect... at one point I stuck my fork in the gravy to utilize my napkin and it stood vertical! The biscuit was flaky, hot and huge! The price was quite reasonable, the service, exemplary! I was not left waiting to order, nor for  my food, nor my milk, nor my to-go containers, nor my check, nor my payment processing, yet never did I feel rushed. That's an art form right there! And the portion size? I'll be eating this for days... And then? Then...I'll be BACK! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

I love this restaurant! I've had great food & even greater service here, especially recently! The new owners obviously put a lot of care & effort in keeping this gem alive & running well. I appreciate the hard work & the love put into this business. There has been a huge difference in the care for customers & making them feel at home & well fed.   I kept coming back because I saw & experienced the great changes & that I value & appreciate in people & businesses. Thank you! More...

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Lunch was amazing! We were visiting family in Sacramento last week and were taken to lunch at Love At first Bite Cafe. All 4 of us enjoyed our food. Wish we would have taken pictures to show the beautiful plates. Vicente (owner and chef) and his wife Gabrellella (owner and Hostess ) were so warm and greeting. After our meal Vicente sent over to our table a little sweetness which was a thin pancake (much like a crepe but thicker) with a lemon curd and mascarpone. Pure deliciousness! See you next time!Don & Rose- Avondale, AZ More...

Reviewed on Yelp

Always visit here with our Grandchildren when we are in Fair Oaks. Food is outstanding and waitpersons amazing. 1/2 portion is huge and hard to finish so we take home for another meal. The pastries are unbelievable. 10 stars. More...

Reviewed on Facebook

I visited for the first time today on the recommendation of a nearby business owner.  Located in a small strip mall, It is rather unassuming from the outside with a simple yet pleasant interior.  I had a wonderful chicken salad sandwich and was pleased that they offered two different gluten-free bread options. Isaac, the manager was very warm, welcoming and enthusiastic about the menu offerings.  I will definitely be returning soon! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

The food here is delicious! Be prepared to have some patience, but it's worth the wait. We ordered several different items and all tasted fresh and delish!

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Delicious food, friendly service, reasonable prices! What else could you ask for Ordered eggs Benedict, cooked to perfection.

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My daughter says its the best French Toast she has ever had.  Very clean and great service

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Great neighborhood restaurant in Fair Oaks with homemade food with a lovely presentation.  Nice and inviting setting and very attentive staff.  It's our breakfast spot 3plus days a week.  Love this place! More...

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Quaint little cafe for breakfast brunch and lunch. They have a display case full of baked goods too. During our last visit, we ordered the breakfast burrito, pancakes, french toast and grilled cheese. My first choice was the create-your-own omelette but they didnt have zucchini so omelette it slide this time and then decided on the French toast instead. We all thoroughly enjoyed our food and both of my kids finished their food mentioning how good it was. It can get busy depending on the time during the weekends since the food is fresh and made to order, it's a bit of a wait about 20-30 mins. More...

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Ate here today for the first time in a few years. New ownership. Great menu, delicious food and efficient friendly staff. Will go back soon!

Reviewed on Yelp

After living here my whole life, I've driven by many times in hopes to visiting what everyone says is a really delicious, unique hole-in-the-wall spot. It is, in fact, a hole in the wall and would've been harder to find without the sign on San Juan, but I'm pleasantly surprised by how delicious the food was. I got the "Amazing French Toast" with strawberry's and blueberries & a side of bacon. The French toast was very flavorful, moist and evenly coated with all of the toppings. The bacon was the perfect crisp & had so much flavor in it. I got a coffee and root beer & the coffee was amazing - they don't have flavored creamers which was disappointing, but half and half and sugar does the job just fine. My aunt whom I was with wanted a diet whatever-they-have and our server told us they were out.. weird, but okay. So she got a Dr. Pepper and another server, Keleey, came to check on us after dropping off our food and we asked to verify they were out of diet, the weren't and they actually had diet Dr. Pepper, which is what we wanted in the first place. The food was pretty food, but I give the place 4 stars just because our server wasn't that knowledgeable on the menu & selections they had. Don't get me wrong, she was sooo sweet and attentive, but she was probably new and just needed a little more training. I think a couple more days going over the menu & server basics, then she'd be amazing (I'm a server myself, so only good things)! However, if you've never been here, I highly recommend trying it out. More...

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The name of the place pretty much says it all. One bite of my HUGE Cobb Salad was love for me. I love Cobb Salad, and their salads are FULLY LOADED! Generous portions of bacon, chicken, avocado, perfectly cooked hard boiled eggs (no nasty green ring!!!), blue cheese, and tomatoes. All sections off on the salad. I mean, I prefer my salads tossed (giggity), but nothing I couldn't do myself. My husband had their capresse salad, which was great, since I definitely couldn't finish mine by myself. Besides that ridiculous salad, the desserts looked amazing. Didn't have any, but I sure would consider it next time and I was in the area.Friendly staff, they even have regulars, clean tables and restrooms.Come here and find out what Love and First Bite truly means. More...

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This is really two reviews - one for the restaurant and one for their catering services.We've tried the Cafe several times - everything in the Cafe is made from scratch - the quality and variety of the food is wonderful.  On one stop we had some special pancakes (light and fluffy) with lemon and marscapone.   On another we had the French Toast which is made from brioche.  And a more traditional breakfast.   We liked the food so much that we asked them about catering an event we were going to have.The catered event had a menu of great variety - we had small filets with poblano chilies and a salad with Jimica and Mango and a lime dressing.  Vicente and his crew are able to create a meal around your desires.   The pricing was very reasonable.   Several of our guests remarked that the guacamole was the best they had ever had.   The dessert (Chocoflan) was rich and tasty. More...

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delicious crepes..not many food options and service was nice however took 45 minutes to get my crepe..

Reviewed on Facebook

Best place in Fair Oaks Very good service and delicious food Love their jams peach, strawberry The cinnamon roll is deliciously yum Highly recommended

Reviewed on Facebook

This is an adorable little place! Food was great! Very fresh ingredients. So much better then the food chains. They had a lot of added details from the little creamer to the saucer under. Places just don't do that anymore! My only complaint was they forgot to bring out my toast until I was already done. They were very apologetic though and things happen. So, still 5 stars in my book! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

Breakfast was delicious and the service was awesome. Everyone there has cheerful smiles. Very attentively kind employees.

Reviewed on Google Maps

Great food !!!had breakfast  the taste is home made their salsa was awesome I truly recommend this place  Vicente is a great cook

Reviewed on Yelp

Definitely love at first sight AND bite!  We were warmly greeted when we walked in and told to sit anywhere we'd like.  Our server (an older lady) was friendly and smiled the entire time.  She was the only one working the floor, and the place filled up quickly.  She managed to keep her positive demeanor and get to everyone's orders and requests, whilst having to apologize for longer than expected wait times.  The staff who delivered our food to the table was also very friendly and helpful.  I was very impressed with the presentation of our plates.  Large portions for reasonable prices.  My 3-egg omelet was delicious, and the carmelized onions I chose as one of my veggie options, really amped up the flavor.  The big bowl of fruit (subbed for potatoes and charged extra) was colorful, ripe, and sweet.  My boyfriend got the chorizo burrito special, not only a steal at $8, but huge and tasty. The housemade salsa was really good.  The only thing I didn't care for was the avocado crema, which was pretty bland.  Coffee was a good medium roast.  The pastry case had some enticing desserts, but I decided to save the sweet stuff for our next visit.  Oh, yes, there will definitely be a second bite! More...

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This place is great. The food is wonderful, the humorous names are adorable. They say the have girl and boy cinnamon rolls (some have nuts/some don't ). Their French Toast is giant, they make awesome breakfast burritos with a delicious avocado creme. After you are stuffed full, dont forget to make your way to their delicious dessert bar. More...

Reviewed on Google Maps

Small, quaint and delicious. It may be small, but they serve innovative, fresh and very tasty dishes. I've enjoyed breakfasts and lunches, but haven't had an opportunity to try their dinners

Reviewed on Google Maps

I enjoyed a delightful girls' lunch here! Everything wasdelicious! I especially enjoyed their chicken salad sandwich, with a divine salad on the side. My friends enjoyed the Grand Marnier French Toast, the California Confused Club, and the Chicken Caesar Wrap.   All my friends raved about their meals, and the service was warm and friendly!  We will be back! More...

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I'm French, so the decorations made me feel at home because it is Paris style! I love the food, good portions, good taste. Californian food is so delicious! I like the vibe of this place! And the servers are really friendly  everything tastes super fresh and pretty healthy! Really liked it!! More...

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Great for breakfast !!! I tried the breakfast hash and it was juicy and flavorful not to salty and the portion was more than enough.  We also tried the Chilaquiles , the texture and flavor was just right without being to spicy !!! The waitress did give us the option if we wanted extra spicy.  Great for kids also!!! The buckaroo pancakes included 3 regular size pancakes, fortunately  for me my son only ate one of them andI ate the rest , they were so light and fluffy !!!    Definitely will be going back to try the lemon meringue pancakes and the eggs Benedict !!! Great service has a small family feel!! More...

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This is my go to spot, love healthier selections, the freshly made jam is so delicious. Food always on point

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Great food! The waiters are also friendly! They are play cool music. I'd recommend the pancakes they make from scratch and sandwiches! So good!!!

Reviewed on Yelp

Quaint little cafe for breakfast brunch and lunch. They have a display case full of baked goods too. During our last visit, we ordered the breakfast burrito, pancakes, french toast and grilled cheese. My first choice was the create-your-own omelette but they didnt have zucchini so omelette it slide this time and decided on the French toast instead. We all thoroughly enjoyed our food and both of my kids finished their food mentioning how good it was. It can get busy depending on the time during the weekends and a bit of a wait 10-20 mins for the food. More...

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I've only come for breakfast (about four times now), and have to say this place is awesome. Food is fresh, healthier than average and very tasty. Staff is friendly and it's a cute, cozy, neighborhood treasure. More...

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Love this Place!  Great food, good service, can be a little slow when busy.  The biscuits and gravy are awesome so is the corned beef hash.

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This cafe is absolutely adorable and I hope it stays in business forever! It had the best chocolate chip cookie I've ever had and their sit down breakfast items are also all amazing. They usually have some sort of breakfast crepe that is amazing. Coffee also isn't bad! It doesn't taste cheap if you get what I mean. More...

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I've been here several times for breakfast.  I love their house made ingredients and creations.  Their daily specials have always proven delicious. The service is always friendly and attentive.  I love sharing this hidden gem with friends and family. More...

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STOP.  RUN. DON'T PASS GO!  We found the best breakfast!  A little place on San juan& winding way-- LOVE AT FIRST BITE.   The name says it all.  We have been trying breakfast spots in the area and we hit the best today.  The coffee is a special blend and my one cup only rule went out the window, I had three cups.  I ordered half of biscuits &gravy.  The biscuit was huge (remember I only ordered half). The gravy was filled with sausage (they grind on site), it was hot, fresh and tasty.  This was better than my aunt's family prize gravy (if she could she would slap me silly). My husband got corned beef hash. It was the best, roasted 8 hours, fresh, yummy.  To top it off the toast was amazing ( sounds silly but it's not your average bread) and the peach ginger jelly we had to buy some for my midnight pbj sandwich.  The service was good and the owner has a great philosophy FRESH ONLY.  Can't wait to try their lunch.  I would give LOVE AT FIRST BITE many many more stars if I could.  I was going to add a picture of this amazing food but by the the time I put my fork down to get the camera my husband's corned beef hash was almost gone. More...

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This place is a great neighborhood restaurant with delicious food and even better service.

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The service was friendly, the atmosphere was peaceful, and the breakfast burrito w/ avocado crema was fantastic. I would definitely go back there

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I'm starting to come here almost every week and yes, it's 'Love At First Bite'! Everything here is all made by them. The atmosphere is comfortable and the service here is so welcoming. My favorite dish here is the build your own omelette. Anything you order here will look like a lot to eat but if you have a big appetite like me, your cravings will be satisfied! Lastly, to note that their biscuits here are 100% freshly baked by them everyday. So fresh, buttery and fluffy to the bite! The biscuits here are something out should try and definitely take one home. More...

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April was very helpful giving menu advice and she didn't let us down. Place is very clean. Excellent coffee and ice tea as well. We will absolutely return and maybe check out there lunch one of these days. They also have baked goods which looked really good. We will be checking that out as well. More...

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Cinnamon roles are the best I have ever had! Melt in your mouth with every single bite. Food is always fresh and amazing. Staff is friendly and works hard! Love this place!

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Food was great. More expensive than your usual cafe but none of the extra frills you'll usually find at a pricier place (think garden nursery cafes). Friendly staff, funny menu titles. Only problem was they were very enthusiastic about making my sandwich gluten-free yet sent me regular bread.. I bit into it and was horrified (not picky, just get sick from gluten). It then took quite a while waiting for a fresh one. Iced coffees were kinda blah. More...

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The BEST breakfast ever! I had Corned Beef Hash with eggs. It was delicious. The biscuits and gravy were yummy too. Coffee was excellent and so was the prompt sevice. My food was actually still hot when it arrived at the table. That doesn't happen at most restaurants. We will go back again and again. Everything was very good. :) More...

Reviewed on Facebook

Ned and I had dinner there last night and it was delicious, crepe with chicken, spinach and mushrooms it was so big we split it. Butternut squash soup was also great. More...

Reviewed on Facebook

I love this restraunt the food is delicious! The staff is so sweet and make you feel so welcome there. The blueberry cinnamon roll is to die for and the potatoes rock! Can't wait to try dinner. Thank you for such a pleasant experience today! More...

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