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Nestled adjacent to the stables at the Alameda County Fairgrounds is one of the most funky diners this side of Texas. Most Pleasantonians have never heard of it. But those of us ‘in the know’ treasure it.

Esther Hall is the owner, chief cook and bottle washer - and all things in between. She opens her place long before the sun rises, and greets the jockeys, trainers, owners and locals who stop by with some of the best coffee in town.

The Stable Cafe is not fancy, by any stretch of the imagination. It is a place reminiscent of a bygone era, where you almost wish that the walls could tell the stories of those days gone by.

The restaurant is adorned by the silks of local jockeys - some of who’ve ‘made it big’ in the world of horse racing. The regulars plop quarters into the real old-time jukebox to hear country tunes played on the vinyl records, as they take in a good game of pool after a hard day of riding their trusted steed. Naturally, there are photos of horse races from all over the country….alongside the notices of local horses for sale or rent.

The Stable Cafe is open through the lunch hour Monday through Saturday, and longer during the Alameda County Fair in the summer. Esther has been there for 18 years - keeping an eye on the jockeys who are far from home, and sharing a joke with the local pranksters. The menu is perfect for fans of hearty omelets, bacon and eggs or spicy linguisa. The ambiance draws a unique and loyal crowd who all know the code - treasure Esther and her Stable Cafe for the treasures they are.

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