Darla Cafe – American
Sun-drenched and inviting, this neighborhood gem transforms the morning ritual into a celebration of the brunch arts, where the air is thick with the scent of toasted muffins and freshly brewed coffee. Velvety hollandaise cascades over an inventive array of Benedicts, ranging from succulent lobster to crispy karaage chicken, while vibrant scrambles arrive at the table brimming with seasonal freshness. Each plate is a masterclass in morning comfort, offering a bright and bustling sanctuary for those seeking a sophisticated start to their day.
14572, Big Basin Way +14088689822 https://darlacafe.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: vegetarian, high-protein, vegan, dairy-free, halal, kosher, low-carb, nut-free, keto, gluten-free, pescatarian, low-sodium, heart-healthy, plant-based, whole30, paleo, low-fat, south-beach, high-fiber, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, atkins, low-cholesterol, tlc, aip, carnivore, alkaline, renal, zone, volumetrics, macrobiotic, lectin-free, slow-carb, juice-cleanse
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Breakfast Plates
- Breakfast Plate - $16: Farm fresh two eggs any style with truffle rainbow potato and toast Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
Benedict
- Salmon Benedict - $25: Smoked salmon, asparagus, capers, pickled red onion, dill, and yuzu hollandaise Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Darla's Benedict - $23: Candied bacon, tomato, crispy kale, and yuzu hollandaise Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Softie Benedict - $33: Crispy soft-shell crab, asparagus, capers, and chipotle hollandaise Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Karaage Benedict - $23: Japanese-style fried chicken, tomato, and chipotle hollandaise Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Florentine Benedict - $20: Avocado, crispy kale, cucumber, pickled red onion, and yuzu hollandaise Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Lobster Benedict - $35: Lobster tail, asparagus, capers, pickled red onions, dill, yuzu hollandaise Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
Scrambles
- Darla's Scramble - $24: Candied bacon, tomato, onion, avocado, and cheddar Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Star Scramble - $21: Bacon, tomato, scallion, and cheddar Dietary tags: South-Beach, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Sunrise Scramble - $21: Chicken apple sausage, spinach, mushroom, and Monterey Jack Dietary tags: High-Protein, South-Beach Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Koong Scramble - $26: White shrimp, dill, nori, and cheddar Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Garden Scramble - $21: Tomato, onion, mushroom, spinach, cherry peppers, and feta cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, South-Beach Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Tofu Scramble - $21: Tofu, tomato, scallion, spinach, and curry powder Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: breakfast, brunch
Chef's Specials
- Duck & Waffle - $36: Confit duck leg, house-made waffle, fried egg, orange candy, and orange sauce Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Loco Moco No.1 - $33: Snake river farm Wagyu beef patty, grilled asparagus, pickled cherry pepper, fried egg, rice, parmesan, mushroom, and ginger gravy Available at: dinner, lunch
- Loco Moco No.2 - $25: Karaage (Japanese fried chicken), grilled asparagus, pickled cherry pepper, fried egg, Pomegranate, rice, mushroom, and ginger gravy Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cilbir - $19: Two poached eggs, savory organic Greek yogurt, warm spicy butter, dill, shallot, and toast Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Shakshuka - $21: Two eggs in Indian spices tomato sauce, bacon, mushroom, onion, feta cheese, and toast Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Karaage & Waffle - $25: Japanese-style fried chicken, house-made waffles, spicy Yuzu mayo, and syrup Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- JK - Jok Koong - $26: Shrimp, rice porridge, poached egg, ginger, mushroom, scallion, and fried Chinese donut Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Burrata & Smoked Salmon - $28: Fresh burrata cheese, smoked salmon, pickled red onions, capers, spring mix, olive oil, truffle glazed, toast Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
Griddle
- Darla French Toast - $21: Custard-soaked croissant pudding, fresh fruit, and caramel sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Ricotta Pancake - $19 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Butter Milk Pancake - $16 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- House-made Waffle - $16 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Brioche French Toast - $16 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Crispy Stuffed French Toast - $21: Fried French toast stuffed with creamy mascarpone Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Salmon Salad - $23: Smoked salmon, spring mix, avocado, cucumber, onion Asian vinaigrette, and toast Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pumpkin Salad - $19: Grilled kabocha, kale, cucumber, olive oil, mixed nut, Pomegranate, feta cheese, and truffle glaze Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Salad - $21: Karaage (Japanese-style fried chicken), Romain lettuce, avocado, pickled red onion, parmesan, Caesar dressing, and toast Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tofu Salad - $19: Soft tofu, spring mix, tomato, cucumber, onion, creamy sesame dressing, and toast Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Papaya Salad - $18: Hand-shredded green papaya, cherry tomatoes, peanut, garlic, and lotus root chips with Thai chili lime dressing Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Burgers & Sandwiches
- Darla's Burger - $31: Grilled snake river farm Wagyu beef patty, candied bacon, cherry pepper pickle, onion, aioli, avocado, tomato, lettuce, and Jack cheese on a brioche bun Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Softie Sandwich - $23: Crispy soft shell crab, lettuce, red onion pickle, spicy Yuzu mayo on a brioche bun Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Karaage Sandwich - $23: Japanese-fried chicken, house-made coleslaw, tomato, and brioche bun Available at: dinner, lunch
- Impossible Burger - $21: Impossible patty, lettuce, tomato, cheese, and pickled red onion on a brioche bun Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Small Plates
- Summer Rolls - $14: Rice Paper Wrap, Blue Flower Rice Noodle, Seasonal Fruits and Veggies, Creamy Cilantro Dip Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Corn Rib - $14: Fresh Corn Ribs, Warm Spicy Butter, Spicy Yuzu Mayo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cauliflower Bites - $14: Beer Battered Cauliflowers, Gochujang Sauce, Spicy Yuzu Mayo, Green Onion, and Sesame Seed Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Calamari - $16: Fried Squid with Creamy Cilantro, Sweet Chilli Sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Shrimp - $16: Grilled whole shrimp, crispy rice paper, beet aioli, and lemongrass mango salsa Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Satay Bun - $14: Steamed bun with grilled chicken satay, peanut sauce, cucumber, red onion, and cilantro Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Balls - $18: Crab meat, curry powder, onion, and beet aioli Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups
- Hot Pot Seafood Tom Yum - $30: Combination of seafood, tomato, mushrooms, red onion, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, galangal, lime juice Dietary tags: Juice-Cleanse Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot Pot Tom Kha - $24: Coconut milk, galangal, lemongrass, tamarind juice, and mixed vegetables Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Juice-Cleanse Available at: dinner, lunch
Noodles
- Lobster Pad Thai - $38: Lobster tail with prawn, fresh thin noodles, egg, bean sprouts, green onion, crispy shallots, peanut, tamarind sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Drunken Noodle - $36: 8 oz prime steak, stirred fried ramen noodles, garlic, peppercorn, onion, chili, and basil Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Khao Soi Tofu - $26: Northern Thai yellow coconut curry, egg noodles, crispy noodles, pickled, crispy shallot, cilantro, chili oil, lime Available at: dinner, lunch
- Khao Soi Chicken Leg - $28: Northern Thai yellow coconut curry, egg noodles, crispy noodles, pickled, crispy shallot, cilantro, chili oil, lime Available at: dinner, lunch
Curry
- Duck Confit Fruity Curry - $32: House made duck confit in Thai red curry, lychee, pineapple, cherry tomato, and basil Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Short Rib Curry - $34: House-made braised short rib in green curry, eggplant, chili, and basil Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Curry - $28: Grilled chicken leg in yellow curry, potato, onion, crispy shallot Dietary tags: High-Protein, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mussaman Peanut Curry Chicken - $30: Potato, crispy shallot, pickled onion and pomegranate Available at: dinner, lunch
Dinner Specials
- Bibimbom - $26: Crispy rice ball stuffed with sautéed veggies, pickled red onion, special gochujang, sunny side up egg, seaweed, and sesame seeds Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pineapple Boat - $36: Crispy white shrimps coated with tamarind pineapple glazed, celery, onion, cashew nuts, and tomato served in fresh pineapple with jasmine rice Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Satay - $26: Grilled chicken breast marinated with coconut milk and turmeric served with peanut sauce, cucumber salad, and jasmine rice Dietary tags: Dairy-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Khao Moo Sam Chan - $28: Caramelized braised pork belly in five spices served with turmeric rice, pickled, shishito and house spicy sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Fried Rice - $32: Dungeness crab meat, jasmine rice stir fried with egg, tomato, onion, garlic, cilantro. Top with Soft-Shell Crab Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tom Yum Seafood Paella - $40: Combination seafood, tom yum broth, onion, mushroom, tomato, and cilantro Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crying Tiger Steak - $36: NY steak served with nam jaew, sticky rice, and fresh veggies Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Toast - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Gluten-Free Toast - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Chinese Donut - $6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Two eggs - $7 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Candied Bacon - $10 Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Bacon - $8 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Chicken Apple Sausage - $8 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Truffle Rainbow Potato - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Avocado - $4 Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Hollandaise - $3
- Mixed Fruit - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Kosher, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Maple Syrup - $2
- One Pancake - $6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- French Fries - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Salmon - $12 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Jasmine Rice - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sticky Rice - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rice Noodle - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roti Bread - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
Beverages
- Sparkling Water - $6
- Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice - $6.5
- Roseberry Lemonade - $5.5: Fresh house-made raspberry lemonade with rose water Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Thai Ice Tea - $6.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Yok Lor Ice Coffee - $6.5: Sweet and creamy Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Zone, Volumetrics
- Matcha Latte - $6.5
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