The former Oakville Grocery in Healdsburg has reopened as Acorn Cafe, serving breakfast, brunch and lunch. I stopped by for a quick bite and was wowed by the Tiramisu French toast ($16) made with brioche from Santa Rosa’s Goguette Bread, mascarpone sabayon (a rich cream sauce) coffee ice cream and a layer of cacao nib bark.
The all-day menu from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. also features a locally-sourced Benedict with brown butter Hollandaise ($18), zesty shakshuka ($18) with two poached eggs, tomato sauce, eggplant and green olive tapenade, a fried chicken sandwich ($21), breakfast burger ($19), salads and espresso drinks.
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From 3 to 5 p.m., stop by for snacks (the kitchen is closed) and a glass of wine or beer. Takeout salads and sandwiches are also available. I’ll dive deeper into this Healdsburg newcomer’s story in October.
124 Matheson St., Healdsburg, acornhealdsburg.com
You can reach Dining Editor Heather Irwin at heather.irwin@pressdemocrat.com. Follow Heather on Instagram @biteclubeats.