April 26, 2011

Benicia: First Street Cafe; restaurant review


80 North

First St. Cafe  440 First, (707) 745-1400.  B-L-D daily; $$. 

Reputedly the most popular cafe in town, this cozy spot offers bar seating that is popular with solo diners, as well as chairs around vintage oak tables and some sidewalk side seating out front.  Sandwiches are served on Berkeley’s famous Acme breads, including the signature Dungeness crab-and-artichoke open-face sandwich that is spectacularly delicious.  Turkey is baked in house, as is the meatloaf, making those sandwiches also especially tasty.  More best bets include Dungeness crab and artichoke dip, Dungeness crab bruschetta, artichoke tapenade bruschetta, housemade crab cakes, panini of the day, chicken salad sandwich, chicken salad with balsamic vinaigrette dressing, eggs Benedict, and a Greek salad.  Do same room for the housemade desserts--berry bread pudding, fruit crisps, an assortment of pies, and their legendary scones.

exterior of First St. Cafe in Benicia, California
exterior of First St. Cafe in Benicia, California

interior of First St. Cafe in Benicia, California
interior of First St. Cafe in Benicia, California

Dungeness crab-and-artichoke open-face sandwich at First St. Cafe in Benicia, California
Dungeness crab-and-artichoke open-face sandwich at First St. Cafe in Benicia, California

turkey sandwich at First St. Cafe in Benicia, California
turkey sandwich at First St. Cafe in Benicia, California

eggs Benedict at First St. Cafe in Benicia, California
eggs Benedict at First St. Cafe in Benicia, California

Mario Giuliani, Benicia Economic Development Manager, spotted at First St. Cafe in Benicia, California
Mario Giuliani, Benicia Economic Development Manager, spotted at First St. Cafe in Benicia, California
First St. Cafe Menu, Reviews, Photos, Location and Info - Zomato 


The former home and studio of the late artist Robert Arneson is next door.  His name is found in a brick on the sidewalk.


blogger Carole Terwilliger Meyers in selfie with Robert Arneson's "Calfornia Artist" (1982) at the SFMOMA
blogger Carole Terwilliger Meyers in selfie with Robert Arneson's "Calfornia Artist" (1982) at the SFMOMA


artist Robert Arneson's memorial brick in Benicia, California
artist Robert Arneson's memorial brick in Benicia, California

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images ©2017 Carole Terwilliger Meyers 

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