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Hours
| Saturday | 8:30 AM–2:30 PM |
| Sunday | 8:30 AM–2:30 PM |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–2:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–2:30 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–2:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM–2:30 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 14572 Big Basin Wy, Saratoga, CA 95070
Phone: (408) 868-9822
Website: http://www.darlacafe.com/
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Reviews
Connie C
Nice ambiance but food is pretty overpriced for the portion and taste. The shrimp congee was a highlight. The benedicts were regular. The crispy kale was a good idea but super greasy.
We sat on the patio which was nice to hangout with friends on a good day.
… moreWe sat on the patio which was nice to hangout with friends on a good day.
Khiem Nguyen
Don’t waste your time, money, and patience on this place. Terrible. Everything. Food, service, table. Ok, for starters, our table was kind of sticky. Nbd stuff happens. But everything else just exacerbated this point. We finally got to order after we were seated for a long time and it took well over fourty minutes to get our food. This wouldn’t be an issue but there were only three other tables seated. This again, wouldn’t be the most unforgivable thing in the world but 1 of our dishes was warm and the other was actually just cold and the other two seems freshly made. But like cold potatoes. No one wants to eat that. I was so taken aback that I forgot to even take a pic of the dish but you can kind of see it in the corner of one of my pics. It seemed like our food was done much earlier and our server forgot to get the dishes and that they’re terrible at making the food so it arrives all at the same time for a table. All of these blips might be ok but this restaurant charges to $25+ dollars to give you cold potatoes. But even the food that was prepared here was basal. The flavors were fairly flat and under seasoned. The portions are small for the quality and price. And honestly, I found the comparable to iHOP. That’s not a compliment.
… moreNikki A
This brunch spot is a delightful find, offering both style and substance. The food is a feast for the eyes, with beautifully designed dishes that look almost too good to eat. Fortunately, the flavors match the presentation—every bite is as satisfying as it is visually appealing.
A standout feature is their kid-friendly menu, making it a great choice for families. It’s always a relief to find a place that caters to young diners without compromising on quality or creativity.
The seating options are versatile, with both indoor and outdoor spaces available. Whether you prefer a cozy corner indoors or a breezy patio experience, this spot has you covered.
One of the best parts? It’s not overly crowded. You can enjoy your meal in a relaxed atmosphere without feeling rushed or cramped, even during typical brunch hours.
With its combination of delicious food, thoughtful design, and a welcoming ambiance, this place is a must-visit for brunch lovers. Whether you’re dining solo, with friends, or bringing the kids along, it’s a spot that caters to everyone.
… moreA standout feature is their kid-friendly menu, making it a great choice for families. It’s always a relief to find a place that caters to young diners without compromising on quality or creativity.
The seating options are versatile, with both indoor and outdoor spaces available. Whether you prefer a cozy corner indoors or a breezy patio experience, this spot has you covered.
One of the best parts? It’s not overly crowded. You can enjoy your meal in a relaxed atmosphere without feeling rushed or cramped, even during typical brunch hours.
With its combination of delicious food, thoughtful design, and a welcoming ambiance, this place is a must-visit for brunch lovers. Whether you’re dining solo, with friends, or bringing the kids along, it’s a spot that caters to everyone.
ayush kalani
Ideally I’d give this place a 3.5/5.
Darla Cafe is a charming spot nestled in downtown Saratoga. We went for brunch on a weekend and found the place moderately busy with a lively atmosphere.
I ordered the Thai tea, which was delicious and refreshing. I also tried the salmon Benedict, which was decent but not outstanding. The bread was a bit tough and chewy, and the Hollandaise sauce lacked the smooth, creamy consistency I was expecting.
My friend ordered the crispy stuffed French toast and she thoroughly enjoyed it.
Service was fast and attentive, which was a plus. Overall, Darla Cafe is a decent brunch spot to try if you are in the area.
… moreDarla Cafe is a charming spot nestled in downtown Saratoga. We went for brunch on a weekend and found the place moderately busy with a lively atmosphere.
I ordered the Thai tea, which was delicious and refreshing. I also tried the salmon Benedict, which was decent but not outstanding. The bread was a bit tough and chewy, and the Hollandaise sauce lacked the smooth, creamy consistency I was expecting.
My friend ordered the crispy stuffed French toast and she thoroughly enjoyed it.
Service was fast and attentive, which was a plus. Overall, Darla Cafe is a decent brunch spot to try if you are in the area.
Matee
Bright and airy brunch cafe in downtown Saratoga, with a newly launched evening Jazz supper club! Darla Cafe has been our go-to brunch place whenever we visit the South Bay since they opened in early 2023. The owners and service staff were always friendly, courteous, and fun. Their indoor decor is bright, modern, and elegant, with a beautiful outdoor enclosed patio built around a large oak tree. Their food is wonderfully unique, with a tasty mix of traditional and fusion flavors, like the Lobster Pad Thai with a whole lobster tail!
Darla had earned their place on our brunch rotation, and now with the launch of their Jazz Supper Club, they are now a dinner destination for us as well! The live music, new cocktail menus, and the ambiance makes for an amazing evening for any occasion.
… moreDarla had earned their place on our brunch rotation, and now with the launch of their Jazz Supper Club, they are now a dinner destination for us as well! The live music, new cocktail menus, and the ambiance makes for an amazing evening for any occasion.
Pimchanok Sitthithesanond
I took my parents there for brunch, and the food was not only delicious but also beautifully presented. I ordered a variety of dishes and ended up finishing them all. For my drink, I chose Yok Lor, which is a coffee with milk and condensed milk, and I loved it. I highly recommend this place; it has become my favorite brunch restaurant in the bay area
… moreKsenia Postolnik
Lovely Spot for a Quiet Morning
My boyfriend and I visited this place around 11:30 AM on a Tuesday, and it was peaceful with only a few people around. The atmosphere was nice and relaxing. Our server was fantastic — super friendly, polite, and knowledgeable about the entire menu. She answered all our questions with ease, which we really appreciated!
We started with coffee and sangria. The sangria was so good — I absolutely loved it! For food, I got the Karaage & Waffle, and my BF ordered the Loco Moco #1. My dish was tasty and satisfying. The Loco Moco was decent, not amazing, but still good.
Overall, it was a really nice experience. Would definitely recommend stopping by for a relaxing meal!
… moreMy boyfriend and I visited this place around 11:30 AM on a Tuesday, and it was peaceful with only a few people around. The atmosphere was nice and relaxing. Our server was fantastic — super friendly, polite, and knowledgeable about the entire menu. She answered all our questions with ease, which we really appreciated!
We started with coffee and sangria. The sangria was so good — I absolutely loved it! For food, I got the Karaage & Waffle, and my BF ordered the Loco Moco #1. My dish was tasty and satisfying. The Loco Moco was decent, not amazing, but still good.
Overall, it was a really nice experience. Would definitely recommend stopping by for a relaxing meal!
Lei X
If the restaurant did not offer discount and complementary waffle, I’d rated as 1 star. Super slow food and not delicious at all. The house Benedict “fusion” with a crispy kale and it took half the space of the plate. And the stem of it is not chewable at all, don’t get the point of this dish. The loco moco was also weird and took waaaaay tooo long to come, that’s also why they offered the discount and free waffle. The loco moco also doesn’t look like the other one we use to have and had a huge portion of rice.
To really find some positive things: bacon in my Benedict tasktes food and the place is clean.
… moreTo really find some positive things: bacon in my Benedict tasktes food and the place is clean.
Jelly2 Tasty
Went twice in one week, once for brunch and once for dinner. Both times were delicious! We had:
Karaage Benedict – sounded like the odd couple but was a match made in heaven. The eggs were perfectly poached and pornographically runny, the bread was tender and moist, as was the chicken, and the yuzu hollandaise was brilliant. The only thing keeping us from licking the plate was a sense of public decorum.
Rainbow potatoes – we were surprised one of them was a sweet potato, one of us pleasantly so, the other wanted 3 savory potatoes.
Ricotta yuzu pancakes – we were expecting 2-3 pancakes but got a huge stack of 5. They were not overly sweet, and I appreciate an unsweet pancake as a neutral base for all the toppings.
Braised lamb shank – good, moist, fall-off-the-bone, with smooth, creamy, velvety mashed potatoes. I was worried the peanut curry might be too sweet for me but it was only slightly sweet. Even the pomegranate arils were sweeter. The rest of the dish was not sweet at all, and the pickled elements cut the richness nicely, forming a balanced flavor profile.
Hella crab spaghetti – the pasta was perfectly al dente and the best part. The ikura were good too. The lump crab (which tasted like it might have been blue crab?) was a bit fishy imho but I’m spoiled by the fresh Dungeness I get from Ocean2Table. Nice big pieces, though, and cooked well.
The blue rice looked cool but just tasted like regular plain white long grain rice.
The roti were deep fried which isn’t my normal preference but the crunch was satisfying, kind of like those wonton chips you get at Americanized Chinese restaurants on the outside, but still chewy on the inside like a Chinese scallion pancake would be.
The honey milk lavender was simple, just hot milk with lavender bits and some spices like nutmeg(?), but it was warm and comforting like a thinner, nonalcoholic, hot eggnog or blander chai.
I am curious about the spaghetti napoletana with Indian spices (how is that napoletana?) and the mystery deep fry but was scared to try them since I don’t like surprises.
I have a couple suggestions.
One, place a host stand at the entrance. Even if you don’t intend to have a hostess, just have a stand or podium, maybe with the restaurant name on the front, just so people know they’ve found the right entrance. We were confused when we came in because there was no host stand, unsure if we had come to the right place, and went back outside and around the corner to see if we had missed the intended entrance. While dining we saw many people also look confused upon walking in so we’re not the only ones.
Two, offer a dessert menu, at least for dinner. We were expecting to be upsold dessert after our plates were cleared at dinner, but were surprised when we were just handed a bill.
… moreKaraage Benedict – sounded like the odd couple but was a match made in heaven. The eggs were perfectly poached and pornographically runny, the bread was tender and moist, as was the chicken, and the yuzu hollandaise was brilliant. The only thing keeping us from licking the plate was a sense of public decorum.
Rainbow potatoes – we were surprised one of them was a sweet potato, one of us pleasantly so, the other wanted 3 savory potatoes.
Ricotta yuzu pancakes – we were expecting 2-3 pancakes but got a huge stack of 5. They were not overly sweet, and I appreciate an unsweet pancake as a neutral base for all the toppings.
Braised lamb shank – good, moist, fall-off-the-bone, with smooth, creamy, velvety mashed potatoes. I was worried the peanut curry might be too sweet for me but it was only slightly sweet. Even the pomegranate arils were sweeter. The rest of the dish was not sweet at all, and the pickled elements cut the richness nicely, forming a balanced flavor profile.
Hella crab spaghetti – the pasta was perfectly al dente and the best part. The ikura were good too. The lump crab (which tasted like it might have been blue crab?) was a bit fishy imho but I’m spoiled by the fresh Dungeness I get from Ocean2Table. Nice big pieces, though, and cooked well.
The blue rice looked cool but just tasted like regular plain white long grain rice.
The roti were deep fried which isn’t my normal preference but the crunch was satisfying, kind of like those wonton chips you get at Americanized Chinese restaurants on the outside, but still chewy on the inside like a Chinese scallion pancake would be.
The honey milk lavender was simple, just hot milk with lavender bits and some spices like nutmeg(?), but it was warm and comforting like a thinner, nonalcoholic, hot eggnog or blander chai.
I am curious about the spaghetti napoletana with Indian spices (how is that napoletana?) and the mystery deep fry but was scared to try them since I don’t like surprises.
I have a couple suggestions.
One, place a host stand at the entrance. Even if you don’t intend to have a hostess, just have a stand or podium, maybe with the restaurant name on the front, just so people know they’ve found the right entrance. We were confused when we came in because there was no host stand, unsure if we had come to the right place, and went back outside and around the corner to see if we had missed the intended entrance. While dining we saw many people also look confused upon walking in so we’re not the only ones.
Two, offer a dessert menu, at least for dinner. We were expecting to be upsold dessert after our plates were cleared at dinner, but were surprised when we were just handed a bill.
Angie Weinberger
First time here. Great to be able to sit outside on the beautiful patio. I had the duck confit with curry which was perfectly cooked and a beautiful presentation. My boyfriend had the crispy salmon which was also delicious. Could have had a little more asparagus and the mashed potatoes were just okay. The service was nice and attentive. Will be back for sure to try some of the other dishes on the menu.
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