Gordon’s Cafe and Wine Bar - Yountville
One day in June, we wanted to go to the girl & the fig for lunch, but I didn’t feel like driving to Sonoma. So, I searched for an equivalent restaurant in the Napa Valley. The French bistros in Napa — like Bouchon and Bistro Jeanty — seemed to be a bit pricier and have heavier food, so I chose Gordon’s based on what I’d read online about it being casual, popular for breakfast and lunch, and having a good wine list.
So, we drove there, and walked in… and realized that it’s nothing like the girl & the fig. So, I threw out my pre-conceptions, and settled into an American country cafe, with French and Mexican touches. It reminded me of Literati Cafe in LA. The menu is written on chalkboards above the counter, and it consists of mostly salads and sandwiches, ranging from BLT’s to Croque Madame’s to burgers. They seemed to be made with fresh, often creative ingredients. You order at the counter, which is covered with baked treats, and then wait at a table for your food to be brought to you. The decor is country-style cozy, with lots of light wood, and it’s neat and welcoming. There’s also a communal table and outdoor seating. Gordon’s seems like a good place to get decent food when you don’t want to deal with too much of a sit down experience, or want something for takeaway.
I got the BLT, which was crunchy and juicy, and scraped around my mouth like a good BLT should.
Chad got this hulking Burger, which had bacon and cheddar. He loved it for it’s smoky tang, juicy meat, and substantial bun. To this day, if you mention it to him, he’ll likely bow his head a little and whisper, “That’s a good burger.”
Coffee Cake. This was huge, and quite nice.
A few weeks later, I got the Buttermilk Fried Chicken Salad for takeaway, which turned out to be a bit gummy when I got to it, with a very thin creamy dressing.
