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Daybreak Cafe, the premier American restaurant in Penn Valley, CA, welcomes you to a delightful dining experience! Located at 17438 Penn Valley Dr #107, Penn Valley, CA 95946, our cozy cafe serves up mouth-watering dishes that blend traditional flavors with modern twists. Indulge in our signature breakfast favorites, savory lunch options, and sweet treats that will tantalize your taste buds. From fluffy pancakes to juicy burgers, our menu boasts a wide range of American classics that cater to diverse palates. At Daybreak Cafe, we're passionate about providing exceptional service, ensuring a warm and inviting atmosphere that makes you feel right at home. Whether you're meeting friends for brunch, grabbing a quick bite, or celebrating a special occasion, our friendly staff will make you feel like family. Join us for a culinary adventure that will leave you feeling satisfied and eager to return. Visit us today and discover why Daybreak Cafe is the go-to American restaurant in Penn Valley!

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Brian Preston
Brian Preston -Google user
3 weeks ago
My daughter and I had breakfast the other day at the Daybreak Cafe in Penn Valley, California. There was plenty of seating available and we were greeted as we came in. The menu and daily specials offered were all very tasty. Our order was taken...Read More
Breakfast$10–20Atmosphere: 5Suitable for all group sizesNo wait
Judy Goldberg
Judy Goldberg -Google user
Edited 9 months ago
Great Good food, excellent friendly service, happy place, small about 50 + people. They made me a special omelet (they named off veggie they had in stock. So i got all my favorites plus cheese. Real good great. Loved it. Very tasty.
Dine inBreakfast$30–50Atmosphere: 5Grilled Ham and Cheese, Waffle Plate
frank sortino
frank sortino -Google user
10 months ago
I am a retired professor and live 15 minutes from the Daybreak Cafe. I have seen it change from an everyday bacon & eggs, boring cafe, to an innovative, favorite of mine. This is all due to the creative mind of it's new owner,...Read More
Dine inLunch$10–20Atmosphere: 5Eggs BenedictPlenty of parkingFree parking lotPenn Valley Shopping center
Loriana Hatch
Loriana Hatch -Google user
4 months ago
The new owner Cindy is a Godsend. The chef was great. The food Is delicious! Best chorizo plate/burrito around.
Brunch$10–20Atmosphere: 51 person, 2 people, 3-4 peopleNo waitPlenty of parkingFree parking lot
Dale Ladd
Dale Ladd -Google user
4 days ago
Wonderful small town cafe with great food & atmosphere!
Atmosphere: 5
James Rayburn
James Rayburn -Google user
3 months ago
Great food but small meals and small menu to pick from it's really good regardless.
$10–20Atmosphere: 5Reservations not requiredLoud, but you can still talkIndoor dining area, Outdoor patio / terraceHighly recommendPlenty of parkingFree parking lotNot really but great park down the roadYes and no plenty room out doors
Kameryn Sanchez
Kameryn Sanchez -Google user
a year ago
Really cute and cozy diner vibes! I got biscuits and gravy, they were delicious. Coffee was hot & fresh. My partner got an iced tea and said it was perfect. Eggs cooked just how I wanted and the sausage was the best part. Would stop...Read More
Dine inBreakfast$10–20Atmosphere: 5Plenty of parkingFree parking lot
Feona Shandrew
Feona Shandrew -Google user
a year ago
Went here on 7/5/24 and had excellent service and food. Right off the bat the server greeted us and invited us to sit anywhere. Tables were cleaned off and organized. Nothing fancy but the type of place where the focus is on the service and...Read More
Dine inBreakfast$20–30Atmosphere: 4
Jeannie Pittman
Jeannie Pittman -Google user
a year ago
The new owner (within last two weeks of my visit) has cleaned and scrubbed this restaurant. It is very clean. The menu is about the same as it has been for decades. The food was plentiful and flavorful. Nothing had been soaked in grease. I...Read More
Dine inBreakfast$10–20Atmosphere: 4Somewhat recommendPlenty of parkingFree parking lot
Robyn Bobbin
Robyn Bobbin -Google user
a year ago
I had breakfast here the other day and it was a wonderful experience. My date and I were welcomed in and seated by a sweet little girl who I assumed to be helping her mother at the restaurant. The food was great and not too...Read More
Ian Spandow
Ian Spandow -Google user
11 months ago
Massive changes at Day Break Cafe in the past few weeks (late 2024). The updated appearance and decor is a huge improvement but most importantly the new chef is serving really good food at pre inflation prices. I had the most delicious eggs …
Donovan Chilton
Donovan Chilton -Google user
a year ago
Amazing country diner! The staff are awesome very talkative down to Earth. This place makes you feal like your sitting in grandmas kitchen on Saturday morning . telling stories of the past and making up new ones for the future. Food is very …
Patricia Nesemann
Patricia Nesemann -Google user
3 years ago
The seafood omelette with crab was delicious. Clean and cute place with a relaxed atmosphere. It's a bit pricey, in my opinion, but with inflation as high as it is, understandable. My seafood omelette was $16.50 but large portion that also …
G Ferry
G Ferry -Google user
2 years ago
Such a lovely, delicious spot for breakfast! Huge portions and the food was wonderful. We love coming here for breakfast on our trips to the area! Can't wait to return! Thanks so much
Matthew Marden
Matthew Marden -Google user
a year ago
Cindy is the new proprietor and Sean handles the kitchen. Really nice folks,good grub! Fair prices !
Brent Buck
Brent Buck -Google user
11 months ago
Nice locally owned place that makes you feel at home. The owner Cindy is super friendly and very sweet.
Alma Ortega-Avery
Alma Ortega-Avery -Google user
9 months ago
The new owners are awesome!! Very warm and cordial. I recommend going there.
Sarah Danenberg
Sarah Danenberg -Google user
6 years ago
Absolutely the most friendly service!!!!! Best breakfast, suck delicious breakfast meats and their sunrise breakfast sandwiches are the best I've ever had in my whole life. Love this place, so welcoming and such good food...and great prices too!!!! 🍳🥓💯 …
Vanessa maria Young (Perfectly Damaged V)
Vanessa maria Young (Perfectly Damaged V) -Google user
2 years ago
Food was super awesome and the lady running the place had the best demeanor ever had me smiling the whole time all around amazing place. Doesn’t really look like it’s much but it’s a hidden gem for sure.
Ron Gabbart
Ron Gabbart -Google user
2 years ago
The place has been cleaned up nicely. The service is fast and friendly. I enjoy the food. We need small businesses to succeed. Give this place a try!

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