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[Catlover]

I'm going there shortly to meet a friend. I thought the pastries were better than Ettore's.

I agree. I had one of their chocolate croissants today (the ones that are actually shaped like a croissant), and it was delicious.

The main thing for me, though, is their bread. They do free bread tasting every Friday. It's German bread. A lot of whole grain, no sugar added, crusty bread. I've been looking for this kind of thing in this area for 12 years. I was sad when Ettore's left, but I'm sad no more.

Try it!

[ekars]

Has any one tried Heart of Europe? I keep meaning to go in and try the schnietzel.

We tried it tonight. I don't know when it opened, but I saw the big "now open" sign from Winco today.

It was very good. I had the sauerbraten; it was good but not as good as the Hofbrauhaus in Las Vegas. The spaetzle was ok, it was more of a long noodle than what we've had before (and different than what we make). The red cabbage was excellent!! Probably the best I've had.

My wife had the wiener schnitzel, she really enjoyed it. I tried it too and thought it was good, but schnitzel is a pretty easy thing to make.

They had a big selection of drinks, including 4 beers on tap (two German).

Like any new restaurant, there were some things rough around the edges still. The bread wasn't real fresh. Service was ok, but not excellent. Very friendly people there though.

We'll be back; next time I plan on trying the beef rouladen. And maybe a Czech beer.

[stacycam]

I wish I would have checked this thread earlier! I thought it was about a sausage place or something. O'Brot - what IS that?

Anyway, I am going to have to check this place out. I'm so bummed I neglected this thread because I would have liked to have ordered an Ettore's cake recently. We got one at Karen's instead, and were NOT impressed.

[PJF]

I agree. I had one of their chocolate croissants today (the ones that are actually shaped like a croissant), and it was delicious.

The main thing for me, though, is their bread. They do free bread tasting every Friday. It's German bread. A lot of whole grain, no sugar added, crusty bread. I've been looking for this kind of thing in this area for 12 years. I was sad when Ettore's left, but I'm sad no more.

Try it!

Ditto on the chocalete croissant, it's pretty tasty. The chocolate/banana pastry is also very good. I hope the place does well.

[Dave Burrell]

I'm going there shortly to meet a friend. I thought the pastries were better than Ettore's.

I agree - and I was pleasantly surprised at how good they were. Someone said they may be getting their stuff from Ettore's - I'll have to ask that next time I go there

[Gregor]

I cannot find a telephone listing for O'Brot! Can anyone assist? I need a telephone and a street address.

Thanks!

[Spicy]

I cannot find a telephone listing for O'Brot! Can anyone assist? I need a telephone and a street address.

Thanks!

O Brot Café
510 Natoma Station Dr. #100
Folsom, CA 95630
Phone: (916) 985-BROT
Fax: (916) 888-848-BROT
Hours: 7am-5pm
http://www.obrotcafe.com/

[Darth Lefty]

I discovered lately that O'Brot has a pretty high-value-for-dollar breakfast. Although the eggs needed work...

[supermom]

O Brot Café
510 Natoma Station Dr. #100
Folsom, CA 95630
Phone: (916) 985-BROT
Fax: (916) 888-848-BROT
Hours: 7am-5pm
http://www.obrotcafe.com/

I though CW said this was on Blue Ravine?

If this is the same place I'm thinking about ( directly across from IHOP in the brown building in the parking lot?)---did they have a new owner / turnover?

I went there a year ago--and was not impressed. All the pastries and breads were dry and tasted day old.

[4thgenFolsomite]

This is where Ettore's used to be. We had lunch there on Sunday. They were doing a brunch/lunch and it was very good. I had a turkey burger and it came with plentiful fresh fruit and wedge potatoes. Really good value and everything was fresh. Loved the triangle-shaped bread they bake themselves, full of whole grains and seeds. We also got some baked goods to go, like the apple struedel and another fruit pastry. Excellent!!!

[Dave Burrell]

I though CW said this was on Blue Ravine?

If this is the same place I'm thinking about ( directly across from IHOP in the brown building in the parking lot?)---did they have a new owner / turnover?

I went there a year ago--and was not impressed. All the pastries and breads were dry and tasted day old.

You're thinking about Bella Brue(?) and I think they're gone out of business, the last several times I was by there the windows were all covered with paper and it was dark inside.

[Deb aka Resume Lady]

O'Brot! is on Blue Ravine, but has a Natoma station address. Don't ask. The shopping center in which it is located is at the intersection of the two streets -- but it faces Blue Ravine.

[eVader]

I though CW said this was on Blue Ravine?

If this is the same place I'm thinking about ( directly across from IHOP in the brown building in the parking lot?)---did they have a new owner / turnover?

I went there a year ago--and was not impressed. All the pastries and breads were dry and tasted day old.

Map HERE

[driver]

Wow!!!!
Looks like the ownership has changed last 1-2 years.
I just in love with the place, I was their "bread customer" for the last 2 years and last year I've started having a weekly lunch there as part of my "lunch diversification"
The chef, named Sveta is great and really lovely person, I’ve talked to her and she is the one running the place by herself, she is a chef and a manager, what a headache..…
1) The bread is delicious, I usually call in advance and ask her to bake a fresh one from the kind I love and it’s ready within 20 minutes. If you’ve been to Europe you’d understand why I am so obsessive to have a really good bread.
2) Unfortunately, I haven’t had a chance yet to have a breakfast, but my friends loved it, I have to find one day to have it as well.
3) I do go there at least once a week for a lunch, usually I have soup and salad…No words…It’s fresh, delicious and fulfilling, I just wish we will see more diversification there.
4) The pastry is really delicious and the cakes are top notch…and I am trying to be on diet with all that .
As I’ve mentioned, from speaking with Sveta, she is looking to expand the menu with really cool things from Ukranian cuisine, like attached below pics.....
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Please visit the place and let’s have it live and hopefully we will see soon more Russian/European dishes coming out, at least I will keep asking Sveta for more

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[Pony]

O!Brot is shifting a gear and starting to serve more great stuff.
Last Friday they served "russian pelmeni" aka dumplings, it was a bit crowded.
The dumplings was delicious and the way I remember it from my childhood.
I've signed up for their email list and just have received next week special
Bravo O!Brot!
They are setting a new website: www.cafeobrot.webs.com



From: Obrot Cafe [mailto:obrotcafe@yahoo.com]
Sent: Saturday, January 07, 2012 1:30 PM
To:
Subject: Specials for this upcoming week!

Hello Valued Customer!

Here are our specials for this upcoming week of January 9 - 13, 2012.
Monday January 9:
- Mashed potatoes, meat pattie (option of chicken or beef/pork), served with mushroom sauce and a cabbage & cucumber salad
- Roast Beef Sandwich, served with a soup or salad (some salads excluded)
- SOUPS: Borsh Soup, Creamy Tomato Soup
Tuesday January 10:
- Stuffed Peppers, served with soup or salad (some salads excluded)
- Prosciutto on Baguette, served with soup or salad (some salads excluded)
- SOUPS: Chicken Rice, Borsh Soup, Creamy Tomato
Wednesday January 11:
- Meat Ravioli (option of chicken, beef/pork, or cheese). Add soup or salad for 1.50
- SOUPS: Chicken Rice, Creamy Tomato
Thursday January 12:
- Salmon Sandwich, served with soup or salad (some salads excluded)
- Caesar Salad with Salmon
- SOUPS: Chicken Rice, Creamy Tomato
Friday January 13:
- Meat Ravioli (option of chicken, beef/pork, or cheese). Add soup or salad for 1.50
- Prosciutto on Baguette, served with soup or salad (some salads excluded)
- SOUPS: Borsh, Chicken Rice, Creamy Tomato

If you have any questions or comments please email us obrotcafe@yahoo.com or call us at (916)985-2768. Thank you for your time and business! Have a wonderful day!