Comfort Food at 7 Petaluma Retro Diners
Nov 14, 2025 / Ann Hutchinson
Photo: Shelby Cohron on Unsplash With deep agricultural roots (pardon the pun) Petaluma is known for its outstanding farm-to-table cuisine, gourmet dining, and retro cafes. When comfort food is a must, for instance after a full day of hiking, kayaking, or back-roading, imagine slipping into a booth for what Sonoma County residents call “Petaluma portions” at one of Petaluma’s many down-home cafés with yesteryear décor. MORE