Lighthouse Cafe, Sausalito
The Lighthouse Cafe in Sausalito
The Lighthouse Cafe is just beyond the downtown section of Sausalito on Bridgeway and almost next to where I did my weekend course in February. We parked at a meter in the front where, fortunately, 47 minutes remained on the clock.
The cafe is tiny but bright and cheerful. A model of the top of a lighthouse is on the second floor balcony with two blue chairs beside it so it is easy to spot as you are driving past.
Inside it was full but as there are only 5 four seater booths and 9 stools at the counter, it was not surprising. You have to wait to be seated. The tiny spot just inside the door is the waiting area. We were second in line but the wait was not long at all. It gave me time enough to look around the place.
There was a specials board and Tom had already chosen what he wanted – hot link sausage scrambled with bell peppers, onions, spinach, eggs and cheddar cheese ($5.95).
A couple of posters were displayed on the wall but I couldn’t read the writing and wondered in what language it was written. I surmised it was a Scandinavian language but decided to ask when we ordered. There were a couple of black and white photos of lighthouses over the door and a panoramic view of the Golden Gate Bridge with the Point Bonita lighthouse,which we will be visiting later this morning, in the foreground. A colorful geometric painting of a lighthouse hung next to the photographs. The numbers of a clock on the far wall were different pictures of lighthouses.
When I looked at the menu it became obvious which Scandinavian language it was because several of the dishes had Danish in the title. Tom ordered the special but there was no oatmeal for me. So what did I go for instead? Would you believe a large mixed fruit pancake? The server said they were awesome so I thought I would try one ($4.50). The coffee was $2.15.
The restroom was unisex, very small and basic, with a small wooden framed mirror. There was a large cupboard set in the wall and, being nosy, I had to check it out. Inside was just a meter. Serves you right Margaret.
Tom really enjoyed his scramble. There was lot of hot spicy sausage plus they had his favorite Pepper Plant hot sauce (much better than Tabasco Tom informs me). My pancake was large and scrummy. Inside were banana, blueberries and raspberries. A pat of butter was slowly melting on top so I slathered it over the pancake and poured a generous portion of syrup on top. All those calories but who cares. After that long hike to Kirby Cove and back I deserved it.
We both heartily recommend the Lighthouse Cafe and will definitely come again.
The Lighthouse Cafe
1311 Bridgeway Avenue
Sausalito, CA 94965
May 19 2010 06:21 am | Breakfast Log
