The Fremont Diner
Alrighty, where were we on the wine country posts? Sorry for the brief interruption but heck, it did seem like a party around here! Thanks for all the congrats and warm wishes on my new gig with Country Living Magazine. Seriously, you guys completely rock! :-))
Now getting back to amazing places to visit…an ABSOLUTE must is The Fremont Diner. Trust me on this one. You won’t get more authentic home cookin’ and atmosphere than this place. I first learned about it last year from EmmaBunny and it’s been on my “Must See” list ever since.
They’re famous for their breakfasts and in fact, have 200 hens out back laying fresh eggs daily. They also raise their own hogs and make their own pickles and jam. Why, just take a look at these homemade biscuits. They’ll make your grandma weep.
Here’s the owner Chad doing his thing. We had a chance to visit with him while we had lunch at the counter. He used to be a caterer and we chatted about the Napa food scene, Nashville and menu items. Enormous armloads of fresh greens came in and he started cleaning them by hand while we talked. Seems side dishes with a southern flair such as collard greens are very popular here.
The Man ordered the Fried Oyster Po’ Boy and since I couldn’t decide, I had two appetizers…the Ham Biscuit and the Chicken Sandwich. And because they’re also famous for their Fried Pies we were “convinced” to try one of those too.
Over the counter they had some cool wire cage pendant lights. And in the photos below you can see their running Grocery and To-Do List chalkboard that hangs near the kitchen along with bushel baskets full of fresh produce.
An old parts rack is repurposed into a serve yourself coffee cart and recycling center. You all know my fondness for stuff like that.
You can also sit out back on their turquoise picnic tables but I highly recommend sitting at the counter if possible. You’ll get to watch all the comings and goings in the kitchen, visit with the friendly staff and watch unbelievably great food being prepared right before your eyes.
Since I shared my fondness for chickens with Chad, he gave us a tour out back of their henhouse and gardens. They grow many of their own vegetables but what I thought was most charming was the cutting garden. Fantastic food and fresh flowers await you. What could be better than that?
The Fremont Diner
2660 Fremont Dr.
Sonoma, CA
Open: Mon-Fri 8am to 3pm and Sat-Sun 8am to 4pm
Update: The Fremont Diner was featured in the March 2012 issue of Country Living Magazine!
21 Responses to “The Fremont Diner”
we honeymooned in sonoma
could live there!!
looks like a great spot to dine!
Oh my there’s something wonderful at every turn! You are making me long for a trip to California!
I just finished reading the newest issue of Souvenir and was blown away by it. Thanks to all who work so hard to make this special treat!
Oh what a great recommendation! I would have had a difficult time choosing. Heather I like the pictures, it makes me want to head down that way. We celebrated a wonderful anniversary weekend there and this brings back great memories.
Such a dreamy spot! Hope I get to visit someday.
This place looks amazing! If I ever get up north I will definitely give it a try 🙂
Thanks for sharing with us.
The food looks amazing and I love the industrial/retro feel of the place! Thanks for sharing!
Everything looks so good! It’s been 20+ years since I have been to Sonoma, I loved it. Thanks for sharing 🙂
I just adore restaurants that put together a total look like this, definitely one I’d go to – a bit far from Normandy!
Wow! I love everything about this place! The decor, the type of food, and the mood. I’ll have to stop in next time I’m in that area!
LOVE this post!! Wish I lived near there! What an amazing place!
Wow, just love it, wish I was closer!
Congrats on your new endeavour, you are a credit to them!
Oh it sounds great.. I love the feel of the place.
Wow. Now, I’m starving! (thanks a lot) Love, Linda
So glad you posted this! I live 30 min away from Sonoma. Laying in bed this mellow friday night, i was just pondering what I can get into this weekend. Now I know! Can’t wait to try the biscuits & pie! Thanks
You are so lucky to be able to visit all these fascinating locales! Took a glance at your previous post, congrats on the CL gig. Its one of my favs for sure.
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Heather, this is great news. So happy for you. I also wanted to apologize for the emails. It seems a hacker got into them, but I think I’ve fixed it now. Sorry about that…
It looks amazing! I definitely want to go there now!!
looks like a really inviting little spot, i can see why you like it! all the little details like the chalk boards and that pendant light so great! susan
We ate there last spring. . .delicious!!!!! Great photos!
I have never been to CA but in my list to do one day… if I ever do I would love to give a try…
Looks like a great place Heather! And congrats on your new job with Country Living. I’m one of your original followers and have enjoyed watching your talent grow and grow over the years! Look forward to now seeing your talent on the Country Living pages!
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