Stable Cafe

08/19/2025

The kitchen may have closed… but Esther is still at it. Old habits die hard. Miss you all!

08/11/2025

Today, this entrepreneur started his new job at a family-owned diner. We appreciate every snack you bought to support his business venture at the Stable Cafe, during his childhood. Your support played a pivotal role in nurturing his love for money. We miss you all!
This diner will have a regrand opening at the county fair, our roots run deep!!!

03/25/2025

A sad day in Ptown today. Our hearts are with all our friends and family, our roots run deep. Happy trails on your next adventures. Until we meet again 💛
Esther & Family

09/20/2024

Esther is onto her next adventure! You knew she couldn’t sit still long.

Gnomes are taking over the farmers market.

She misses you all! Message her if you would like to buy a personalized gnome. 💛

09/15/2023

So many tears and so much gratitude. ❤️

This past Saturday, longtime Stable Cafe owner Esther Hall woke up at 4:20 a.m. like she typically does to get ready for work. But that day was different -- the cafe was closed and for the first time in decades, she found herself...

09/09/2023

Thank you 🩶

09/09/2023

Thank you! 🤍

The Alameda Fairgrounds racetrack diner Stable Cafe, known for its famous bacon and “manhole cover pancakes,” is closing after 32 years in Pleasanton.

09/08/2023

Esther is well loved. 🫶🏼 Thank you for all the love and support.

2 newspapers showed up to do interviews as well. Please keep your eye out for an article. If you see one printed grab a copy for Esther.

The Independent
The Mercury News 🗞️

Katie Nielsen reports on the final few days of operation for Pleasanton's iconic Stable Café. (9/6/2023)

09/06/2023

News of a legend leaving brought in the news today.
Watch for Esther tonight @ 6 KPIX.

Last call for famous bacon and pancakes.m

09/02/2023

It’s your last chance this weekend to get some of Esther’s famous breakfast.
🧇🍳🥓🥞

08/28/2023

Winner winner fried chicken, burger, eggs, sausage, bacon BREAKFAST