About
Welcome to Sterling Café, a delightful gem nestled in Lincoln, California, that embodies the spirit of the classic American diner while elevating your breakfast and brunch experience. Located conveniently at 820 Sterling Pkwy, this café is not just a dining spot; it's a community hub where comfort meets casual elegance.
Walking into Sterling Café, you'll immediately notice its welcoming ambiance. The space strikes a balance between being homey and comfortable, making it an excellent choice for families, friends, and group gatherings. The café provides a wide array of amenities, including options for outdoor seating, free Wi-Fi, and happy hour specials, ensuring that there's something for everyone.
Now let’s talk about the star of the show: the menu. Sterling Café serves a vast selection of dishes, which makes it easy to find the perfect meal at any time of day, whether you're in the mood for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Signature dishes include a luscious Seafood Pasta featuring sautéed lobster, crabmeat, and shrimp, or their delightful Savory Crepes — both a classic take and a unique twist that make every bite memorable. Customers rave about the quality of the food despite some mixed reviews on portion sizes and seasoning. One diner, Lily, mentioned the chicken pesto crepe as a personal favorite, while another, Kristin, found the salads and breakfast potatoes well-executed yet not extraordinary.
What makes Sterling Café truly special is the community feel, where diners talk about their day over hearty meals accompanied by soft jazz music. Each visit is an opportunity to relax in a cozy environment, albeit with some occasional issues like temperature regulation and service speed.
In conclusion, if you're ever in the Lincoln area, let Sterling Café be your stop for delicious breakfast and brunch. With its welcoming vibe, hearty food options, and a menu that caters to various tastes, it's a worthwhile destination, whether for a quick meal or a leisurely family brunch.
For reservations or inquiries, don’t hesitate to call (916) 543-8700.
“ We came for breakfast on a Saturday morning at 9am. First thing I noticed is that it was unbearably cold inside. I as thinking it was because they just opened and the heating has not kicked in yet. Nope, it remained cold so maybe they did that to get you in and out quick. The menu was vast. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. I came here because I heard that they have savory crepes so I got the chicken pesto which is my favorite and my friend got the oddly sounding teriyaki chicken crepe. It was hard to find on the menu because I expected to see it in the breakfast section. It was in the dinner section. Service was friendly but inattentive. I had to wave down the guy who was socializing with the other wait staff to take our order and later to get our ticket. We were only one of 3 tables seated so it was not busy. My meal was good but not Mmmnn good. The potatoes were a little bland. I would return if in the area but it would likely not be a planned destination. Shaky 4 stars. ”
“ Solid breakfast/brunch/lunch restaurant in Lincoln. It's more homey and comfortable inside, not fancy or trendy. Food had large portions and was tasty. Nothing incredible, but everything was good and my table of 6 all enjoyed it. I opted for the crepe and it was good, came with a nice salad and breakfast potatoes. I was super full and couldn't finish. I'd say it's a step-up from a "diner" in terms of ambience/selection. The service was quick and friendly. Inside is clean and there's quite a bit of seating, more than you'd think from the outside. I'd happily return for another brunch with family. ”
“ Food is make fresh and server is friendly with big smiles. Playing nice jazz music great breakfast/ lunch place. ”
“ Love this little dining spot, great menu selection and service. Food is always prepared great and huge quantities. Very homey feeling! ”
“ My first time here. I stopped in this little café because it was convenient. I had seen an older menu that said they had fresh corned beef hash. They do not. It is canned only. Disappointed. The waitress told me that they do have fresh corned beef hash around the time of St. Patrick's Day as they have excellent corned beef then. I decided on chicken fried steak, scrambled eggs, and country potatoes with sourdough toast. Turned out to be a good idea as it was one of four items that were on an early bird special listed on the window. See picture attached. The food was good, although the chicken fried steak portion was small. For the special price I didn't mind. Service was excellent. ”
“ Perfect greasy-spoon style restaurant! I've gotten the breakfast burrito a million times and love the salsa they serve with it. Last time I got Sausage Benedict and it was also delicious. Service is always quick and friendly! ”
“ We had a good breakfast. We would the service be quick a d friendly. The 3-egg omelet was good. The cafe was quiet and it made it nice and relaxing to just chat. ”