The Grind

We were greeted and shown great hospitality since first walking in and even sat outside and we were taken care of very well by our waitress patricia and she was FANTASTIC. food was AMAZING from the crunch of the chicken fried steak to the amazing flavor of the French toast. Will definitely go back

It is amazing that they have amazing tacos like these and great sauce!!!!! will come back!!!!

We stopped at Gillwoods for breakfast on our way out of town. It was delicious! We sat at a table nestled in the window so we could watch the action in downtown St Helena. The coffee was great, service was attentive, and our food was delicious. If you are also gluten free, they have a lot of gluten free options including waffles and pancakes that were incredible!

This place hit the spot. If you want a satisfying and delicious breakfast - this is the place to go. Eggs Benedict was fire and the banana pecan pancakes were amazing. Bloody Mary was 10/10.

AJ

We stopped by Gillwoods Cafe after visiting a nearby winery. The pesto basil chicken was the standout the pesto and basil flavor was fresh, the chicken was juicy, and the melted cheese made it even better. The A.B.L.T. had a classic, clean taste. I also saw pancakes and French toast at the next table, and they looked amazing, so I’d love to try their brunch menu next time. Parking can be a bit tough, so just keep that in mind.

Heather

First visit to Gillwood cafe, Christmas Eve brunch was delicious! The huevo rancheros with red sauce was incredible. Loved the beautiful Christmas touches around the restaurant!

Megha Krishnamurthy

We totally enjoyed the food here. Great eggetarian options. Loved the Huevos Rancheros and hash browns. The inside room is great for a quieter ambiance.

Adam

Highly recommend this place for breakfast in st Helena! Great spot with great food and great service! We got the French toast and the gillwoods scramble. And of course coffee. Everything was too notch. If you’re looking for a great breakfast or brunch spot in Napa valley this is definitely a great option!

Navjeet Kaur

We sat outside, enjoyed the people watching. Food was delicious, that I think there wasn't any food left to go. Drinks were delicious. Def get the Mexican Lollipop 😍.

Courtney Highdale

We were greeted and shown great hospitality since first walking in and even sat outside and we were taken care of very well by our waitress patricia and she was FANTASTIC. food was AMAZING from the crunch of the chicken fried steak to the amazing flavor of the French toast. Will definitely go back

Zhitong Liu

It is amazing that they have amazing tacos like these and great sauce!!!!! will come back!!!!

Paige Sturckow

We stopped at Gillwoods for breakfast on our way out of town. It was delicious! We sat at a table nestled in the window so we could watch the action in downtown St Helena. The coffee was great, service was attentive, and our food was delicious. If you are also gluten free, they have a lot of gluten free options including waffles and pancakes that were incredible!

Nina Moore

This place hit the spot. If you want a satisfying and delicious breakfast - this is the place to go. Eggs Benedict was fire and the banana pecan pancakes were amazing. Bloody Mary was 10/10.

Juana Maria Castro

I love this place, very family oriented.. always happy to see all the awesome people that work there. Just wish the customers saw how great they are, not all appreciate awesome service.

Dana Smith

A great restaurant! Super friendly staff and amazingly tasty food. An absolute gem in the Napa area.

Boris Maillard

We took a brunch on Sunday morning and we enjoyed so much the meal, the ambiance and the friendly and caring staff. Large choice of products, pancakes, meats and fruits, gluten-free and dairy free options... A great place for breakfast, at least!

Mark Steele

Friendly, consistent, and comfortable breakfast / lunch spot...right in the heart of St. Helena. Fast, efficient, and no frills service. Not cheap, but considering location and portions, there will be no complaints from me. You can have mimosas or beer with breakfast too. Save room for a decent selection of baked goods. Beware: cinnamon roll comes with side of butter. All benedict choices are excellent. Diner style patty melt is worth the early calories too. They are closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, so plan your schedule accordingly.

This cafe centered in St. Helena, offered satisfying counterpoint of flavors: a fluffy, vegetable-filled omelette with a savory, substantial foundation, packed with fresh bell peppers, onions, and mushrooms. This wholesome meal was perfectly paired with the artistry of craft coffee whose rich, complex notes and aromatic finish elevated the entire experience from a simple breakfast to a thoughtful culinary moment.

Another historical restaurant in St. Helena. Great food and they do their own baking. Fantastic breads and rolls. Lovely staff and very attentive and friendly. Can get crowded on weekends. Next door to the historical Mt St. Helena Hotel. Locals frequent this cafe.

Genuinely the best brunch I had this trip to Napa. Unfussy but nicely decorated diner with in-house pastries and extremely well-executed breakfast food. Reasonably priced compared to others in the area. If what you want is a truly excellent scramble with fresh veggies and bacon, or a classic eggs benedict (without unnecessary toppings like caviar and patê) - this is your place. Quite a few locals grabbing breakfast as well. Great location, located in downtown St Helena right next to lots of other restaurants and shopping.

We ate brunch at Gillwoods. It was delicious! I got the chilaquiles, which were so good! Strong black coffee. Staff were amazing and very funny. Customers sitting by us were very friendly.

Stefanie Medina

We ate brunch at Gillwoods. It was delicious! I got the chilaquiles, which were so good! Strong black coffee. Staff were amazing and very funny. Customers sitting by us were very friendly.

Jim Sanford

Another historical restaurant in St. Helena. Great food and they do their own baking. Fantastic breads and rolls. Lovely staff and very attentive and friendly. Can get crowded on weekends. Next door to the historical Mt St. Helena Hotel. Locals frequent this cafe.

Semsi Ensari

This cafe centered in St. Helena, offered satisfying counterpoint of flavors: a fluffy, vegetable-filled omelette with a savory, substantial foundation, packed with fresh bell peppers, onions, and mushrooms. This wholesome meal was perfectly paired with the artistry of craft coffee whose rich, complex notes and aromatic finish elevated the entire experience from a simple breakfast to a thoughtful culinary moment.

Kate C

Genuinely the best brunch I had this trip to Napa. Unfussy but nicely decorated diner with in-house pastries and extremely well-executed breakfast food. Reasonably priced compared to others in the area. If what you want is a truly excellent scramble with fresh veggies and bacon, or a classic eggs benedict (without unnecessary toppings like caviar and patê) - this is your place. Quite a few locals grabbing breakfast as well. Great location, located in downtown St Helena right next to lots of other restaurants and shopping.

Adilene Landeros

Perfect spot in St Helena for breakfast! Their chilaquiles were amazing and my husband ordered the steak and eggs and really loved it! Great service & a wonderful clean inviting atmosphere! Will return again when we are in the area! Definitely give this place a try!

Nice surprisingly large cafe with small town charm. Got eggs Benedict and they were ok not the best I’ve had but still good. Bloody Mary was so so. I would try again if I was in the area but that could be a long time from now. I’d be interested in lunch as well.

Erik Schwarz

Nice surprisingly large cafe with small town charm. Got eggs Benedict and they were ok not the best I’ve had but still good. Bloody Mary was so so. I would try again if I was in the area but that could be a long time from now. I’d be interested in lunch as well.

On our visit to Napa valley we decided to eat at Gillwoods. The restaurant is right off highway 29 in St Helena. The menu selection looked great. The food was mediocre. The service was ok but not friendly. The chorizo had no flavor. The Huevos rancheros sauce wasn’t hot but tasted rancid. The hash-brown comes in small bricks.

Tareq Barakzoy

On our visit to Napa valley we decided to eat at Gillwoods. The restaurant is right off highway 29 in St Helena. The menu selection looked great. The food was mediocre. The service was ok but not friendly. The chorizo had no flavor. The Huevos rancheros sauce wasn’t hot but tasted rancid. The hash-brown comes in small bricks.