Westside Cafe

Might be my favorite spot to eat in Sebastopol. I enjoy the «hole-​in-​the-​wall» type atmosphere, and the curry chicken plate is super tasty. It’s never too busy in here, more people should know about this place

I love how quick, easy, friendly, yummy and reasonably priced this lil spot is! It is becoming a new favorite! I love their breakfast burrito’s or «wraps» and they always have some tasty treats that are super fresh and usually hand made. Wow, my burrito came so fast this morning I don’t have time to finish my review! Thank you! You guys/​gals rock! Your coffee is super delicious too! Mmmmm! Next to try will be their rice plates… they look so good! I need to come back when it’s closer to lunch time, but I always find myself here in the morning. ;-)
Yummm! Prices are really good! People are fabulous! Coffee by Taylor maid farms, A+! Organic coffee!!! Yessss! Ok, I need to eat my breakfast :-)) mmmmm!!!

Love their noodle salads, all of them but I think the curry noodle salads are the best!

i read the reviews and thought that this place might be good. they were quite nice and the service was fast but the food was bad.
i should’ve just turned around when i saw all of the microwave ovens in the kitchen. they nuked the wrap that i ordered. it was caustically hot, with spongy eggs and sausage, and a damp tortilla.
on the bright side, the coffee was serviceable.

Had the curry wrap. Was really go, if a bit messy. Agree with other poster that they could wrap their wrap better. It was still good though. Looking forward to trying other menu items.

Ok, I am about to get harsh here… I’ve been going to this place since before the current owners (who are very nice) owned it. I live around the corner and it is convenient. I understand that costs go up and prices need to go up as well, I get that basic business concept. However, I think the serving size should remain the same, no? You don’t pay more AND get less. The breakfast wraps seem to be getting smaller and smaller and they are dried out. Bummer. The coffee is ok, but this morning it was weak. I’m over it. I would rather buy coffee at Chico’s in front of Pacific Market. As well, the market has better breakfast burritos in the hot food area. Later Westside

Don’t let the fact that it’s tucked away in a little strip center fool you. This place is super delicious & very affordable. Small — yet diverse — menu. Only having a select amount of menu items means they do each very well. We ate lunch & shared the vegetable spring rolls & curry chicken wrap. Got a fruit smoothie to go. Big, delicious, fresh portions. The staff were incredibly kind as well. We’ll be back the next time were in Sebastapol!

oh how I want to give you five stars Westside Café, but I couldn’t! Those spring rolls aren’t rolled correctly!
I live in hippie town, that’s really what comes to mind when I think about how many vegetarians there are in Sebastopol. This place is great for vegetarians I hear, from their tofu curry wrap to their spring rolls, it’s like a vegetarian heaven (as opposed to San Jose where all vegetarian spots are rare to find).
Now, nothing’s wrong with being vegetarian heck, I prefer some tofu instead of meat when I want to avoid being gassy, but even though their food is great for the tummy, I just can’t stand how their spring rolls are rolled.
I like my spring rolls rolled like Cuban cigars: clean and tight.
I have a problem with their wraps also. They just leak juices all over their place. Their spring rolls, split apart the instant you bite into them.
I complained to my friends «they don’t roll their burritos or spring rolls tight enough!»
«you do realize it’s called a wrap, not a burrito.»
Fine. So it’s meant to leak, but that doesn’t excuse the spring rolls falling apart!
I’ve eaten here a few times to say that I like their prices. Their numbers are perfect for even change. No messy pennies typically come through as part of the transaction. That’s at least a plus.
But what really brought me to write a review wasn’t their wraps or their spring rolls, but actually their noodle bowl. Chicken Noodle bowl. Here’s why:
When I go to a Vietnamese restaurant I don’t order the Phở, I order the «bun». the «bun» or «rice noodles» (which is what Americans like to call) can be ordered as «bun thit nuong» which is bbq pork with noodles and some vinegar liquid (nuooc mam) that goes over the noodles. It’s not a soup. it’s noodles.
The nuoc mam is made of white vinegar, fish sauce, and sugar. I forgot the portions. Anyway I’m moving off topic…
I typically order the «bun thit nuong» when I don’t feel like sweating it out at the restaurant over a bowl of phở. Westside Café’s noodle bowl is the closest I’ve found to it (but for cheap and for to go in a pinch).
Anyway that’s all I wanted to say. Four stars for the noodle bowl that’s like «bun thit nuong» but they lose a star for their poorly wrapped spring rolls and burritos.
Sorry, I mean wraps.

Completely delightful – w/​every single biteful! 3 of us ordered 3 different lunch dishes & all thoroughly enjoyed them! Excellent service. Wonderfully leisurely. Highly recommended!

Consistently great coffee, great baked scones and great service. I love the curry dishes and the soup is delicious with tons of veggies. And another great thing is that they are open on Sunday. So I never have to go to far to get my latte.
I just love Adela and her family.

Sweet little spot, fun food, delicious and fresh. good offerings

I love this little café. My favorite are their fresh spring rolls, but also like the curry with vegetables and rice noodles. Everything on the menu is delicious, clean (no heavy oils), and fresh. You can eat there, or do take out. Great atmosphere.

Atmosphere/​Ambiance: ³⁄₅
It’s small, maybe six tables indoors and two outside. The music is usually some generic pop station which is unfortunate. That said, everything is very, very, clean. Big drawback: the wifi is iffy (at best). They do not have their own wifi, you have to get it from the laundromat next door which is doable but not always working. And if it isn’t working, you’re screwed because no one works at the laundromat.
Kitchen: ⁵⁄₅
They serve Taylor Maid coffee and it is prepared well. But the real highlight here is their pastries which they make fresh each day and their odd but tasty selection of spring rolls, salads, and rice plates. In regards to the pastries, the blueberry scones are fantastic and if you can get them while they’re still hot, you win. The spring rolls are a personal favorite — every flavor is present and nothing is ever overcooked.
Service: ⁵⁄₅
The woman who I see there most may be the nicest woman on the planet. But her aside, all the people there are genuine and kind, service is quick and efficient, and everything is super clean.
Conclusion:
It really deserves five stars because it’s probably the best café in Sebastopol but it only get four because of the wifi issue. Also, because it deserves repeating, the people there are really, really, nice.

Sebastopol hasn’t had a great, easy, casual brunch place in so long that I hardly believed it when I stepped into this little, out of the way joint. So lovely! With a diverse menu and wide selection, it was hard to choose between eating a full meal or selecting a couple of their sizable, fresh homemade pastries and a coffee. I opted for a breakfast burrito with egg and sausage and a very delicious, flavorful homemade salsa with the right amount of heat. The folks who came with me had the vegan Thai wraps with fresh dipping sauce (YUM) and a stir fry rice plate with fresh veggies and egg (not as flavorful as I had hoped but I’d just had that salsa, so…). On my way out I decided to get a blueberry muffin and was very happy I did: dense, cakey texture with fat, sweet berries and a buttery top. EXTRA YUM! The staff is friendly and accommodating, as well, and make an extra effort with the small stuff.
BONUSES: free wifi from the launderette next door; coffee and tea is local (Taylor Maid). I look forward to going back!

I’m always looking for a good breakfast in Sebastopol. This may sound weird, but their Curred Chicken and Vegetable on Brown Rice is very good, and keeps me feeling good way past midday. I’ve also had their breakfast wraps (fair), and their won ton soups (excellent). The staff is very warm and friendly. Looks like most people come here for coffee and pastries — but, if you stop by, try the curry!

I have lived in my town for 10+ years and recently decided
To give this a try and WOW am I happy. CLEAN,
FRESH, very friendly staff and GREAT SCONES.
They also offer a nice variety for lunch or breakfast items.
There are a few tables if you want to sit and relax for a few minutes.
They carry local brands of coffee like Taylot Maid Farms and truly this is better than the chain coffee pastry spots. I am looking forward to trying a wrap or a rice bowl but in the meantime the BLACKBERRY SCONE that is always WARM has won me over! Yummm give it a try if you want a low key, locals type of spot!

Love this place. The food is fresh and very pleasing to the tummy. My favorite is the curry noodle salad. It’s a small place but comfortable. Take out is great too.

Excellent, low fat spring roll. Fresh veggies. Delicious.
There are a few seats/​tables, rather limited. Good takeout.
Why is it called Animal House? Shouldn’t it be beer & burgers? It’s not… it’s all fresh Asian stuff and coffees. Did they inherit the name from the previous owners? I am confused.
Hairdresser across the parking lot recommended this place. Otherwise, would have never set foot inside.
Dear Animal House,
Get a website & a better name & earn 5 stars.
Love, Megan Gee