The Mill at Glen Ellen

The Mill at Glen Ellen

★★★★★4.8(518 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

This riverside mill restaurant in Sonoma Wine Country elevates the cafe experience with an ambitious, seasonally-driven menu that treats breakfast and lunch with the same care most restaurants reserve for dinner—expect imaginative vegetarian options and pristine proteins like wagyu alongside excellent coffee. The setting is genuinely special: an actual historic mill with a cozy fireplace inside and a deck overlooking the water, but what keeps people coming back is the staff's genuine warmth and the kitchen's attention to flavor and presentation. If you want to linger over a long meal in a place that feels like a destination rather than a pit stop, this is worth the drive.

What to expect

Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast and light food on the menu.

Outdoor seatingLight foodSlow sitFull breakfastTraditional drinksMeetings

Google Reviews

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Cat Smith
★★★★★3 months ago

Wonderful food and amazing staff! It was a fixed menu for Valentine’s Day and I loved every bite. The executive chef is lovely, our server was a joy, and many others participated in our service each one friendlier than the last.

G B
★★★★★4 months ago

Lovely place to stop for lunch, by the river. The restaurant is located at an actual old mill, and the whole setting is charming. Inside is cozy with a fireplace. And outside you can eat on the deck and hear the river. Every server I encountered was helpful and friendly. I ate…

Candi Skehan
★★★★★6 months ago

We really enjoyed our experience. There is a warm elegance in the atmosphere that matches the food. Wagyu burger did not disappoint and the imaginative, vegan options were over the top fantastic. My husband has celiacs disease, they were very accommodating. Don't forget to…

Steve McDaniel
★★★★★7 months ago

Found this place on our way into Sonoma as a stop for lunch. Lovely setting and great friendly service. Our host and waiter was most gracious and quickly helped with suggestions. The wine and the lunch was fabulous. So much so that we booked a reservation for Saturday night…

Kiarash Christiano Moshar
★★★★★9 months ago

Absolutely loved this place! The food was incredible—packed with flavor, fresh, and beautifully presented. But what really made the experience stand out was the service. The lady who helped us was beyond amazing—funny, respectful, and genuinely kind. Her energy added so much to…

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