Sleepy Bee Cafe - Oakley

Greta breakfast. The scramble was very tasty (but not a large portion). 5* because the coffee is excellent!

Food: 5

Service: 5

Amanda is a fantastic server!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Blueberry Pancakes, Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Our waiter was an absolute delight. Due to this being in the busy area of Oakley I would recommend joining the wait-list. We went Sunday morning and we had to wait an hour. No issues with the food at all. I only took off a star due to the difficulty of parking.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Worst food I've ever eaten in my life

amazing, food was great, service was fantastic, many options for all different types of diets as well.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Sleepy Bee is a family favorite. Who doesn't love brunch? Their roasted red potatoes are to die for and their Chai latte is scrumptious. It does get SUUUUUPER loud when it is busy (and it is usually busy) but it's a cute setup and the food makes the noise worth it.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Very allergy friendly/accommodating. Great atmosphere. Lovely servers.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This place has a pretty good selection of vegan items on the menu, as well as other items that can be veganized. I got the “Mushrooms Run The World” breakfast sandwich. It was pretty tasty. My wife got the “Bee-spoke Scramble” and really liked it.

Always popular, sometimes a wait, but it is popular for a reason. The food is great, the atmosphere is cozy, very fitting for the name Sleepy Bee. A great place for a Sunday brunch at reasonable prices.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

After a considerable wait, 80% of my breakfast was burnt to the point it was not edible. Manager could clearly see the burnt food took the plate and only offered half off my meal. Did not have the time after the initial wait to wait for a redo. Would not recommend, I guess this place is hit and miss as far as what you’ll get, find a more trusted restaurant.

This was such a delightful experience. The food was delicious and servings were plentiful. Atmosphere was perfect- very cozy, and not too loud so you could carry on a conversation.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I am not one to leave a negative review, especially at restaurants where I am quite forgiving, but this place was not my favorite. First of all, my 4 friends and I (5 people in total) were sat at a 4 person table with my seat in the aisle. It seemed like a safety hazard! Next, these were the “chocolate chip” pancakes. Barely any chocolate chips and a $2 surcharge. However, like I said, we are very forgiving. We kindly asked an employee about the pancakes, and they were very rude about it. Luckily, our server was much more helpful and brought us extra chocolate chips. Lastly, the sauce on these potatoes was truly odd; it tasted like a stale salad dressing. I would recommend getting it on the side. Despite all of this, I must say, the iced vanilla latte and the “broakley” (minus the potatoes) was delicious. I would most likely order takeout if I came here again, or I would just bring one other person.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 4

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Broakley

Came this popular breakfast restaurant while passing Cincinnati. The dining room was almost full with people around 10am, but the service was fast and attentive. The store was bright with lovely decorations.
Their food was decent with authentic and innovative breakfast dishes. Biscuits and gravy is one of my favorite American breakfast food. Their biscuits were a little dry, but the gravy was tasty with large pieces of sausage and decent scrambled egg.

Vegetarian options: Salads

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Glad I found this place for lunch, initially I thought it is a local cafe/diner because it has a cozy vibe. Once you sit down, waitress will tell you that they are famous for coffee and pancakes.
I don't need caffeine at that moment so I just go for pancakes and scrambled eggs. They use free range eggs and other fresh veggies in my "The Avi " scrambled, delicious. I would add more eggs next time. I think the free range eggs is smaller than the cage free ones.
Pancakes, that they are famous for. It is very good. The pancake itself is very standard. But the house mix syrup make all the difference. I have the seasonal pancake and the topping is cinnamon sugar + cream cheese. Never had this type of combination before and it is very well done.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I’ve been a regular at Sleepy Bee in Oakley for quite some time now, and every visit reminds me why this place is such a standout. While the blueberry pancakes and weekend special lattes are always a treat, it’s the incredible team that truly makes each visit special.

A special shout-out goes to Danni, the Barista Lead, whose professionalism, skill, and friendly demeanor set the tone for the café. Whether it’s crafting a latte that’s both artful and delicious or offering a genuine smile even on the busiest mornings, Danni goes above and beyond to make every customer feel welcome.

That said, the rest of the staff also deserve immense praise. From the attentive servers to the skilled kitchen crew, everyone contributes to the warm and inviting atmosphere that makes Sleepy Bee such a beloved spot in Oakley. It’s clear that teamwork and passion are at the heart of this place.

Thank you to Danni and the entire Sleepy Bee team for consistently delivering amazing food, drinks, and service. You all make every visit feel like a little slice of community magic!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Worker Bee Breakfast Platter, Sweet Potatoes, Bee Cakes, Sausage