Chef Paul's Café

Restaurants in Fresno, California

4.6 (1,096)

Category	Restaurants · Cafe
Address	952 F St, Fresno, CA 93706
Area	Fresno, California
Phone	(559) 478-8516
Google rating	4.6 (1,096)

Hours

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	11:30 am–4 pm
Thursday	11:30 am–4 pm
Friday	11:30 am–4 pm
Saturday	11:30 am–4 pm
Sunday	11:30 am–4 pm

About Chef Paul's Café

Located at 952 F St, Fresno, CA 93706, Chef Paul's Café operates as a restaurant serving Fresno in California. This page gathers the practical details people usually look for before visiting: where it is, how to reach it, when it opens and how customers rate it. Besides its main category, the business also describes itself as cafe, so it may cover more than the name suggests.

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The business lists hours on 5 days of the week. Typical hours are 11:30 am–4 pm. It is closed on Monday, Tuesday. As with most places, expect changes around holidays; the phone number below is the fastest way to confirm. You can reach Chef Paul's Café at (559) 478-8516; calling is usually the quickest way to ask about availability, prices or directions. Its website is facebook.com, where you may find menus, price lists or booking options.

Customers rate it 4.6 out of 5 on Google across 1,096 reviews, placing it among the better-regarded restaurants in Fresno.

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Latest Google reviews

The 5 most recent reviews shown on Google Maps. Reviews belong to their authors; read all of them on Google.

JT 4 months ago

There was a small wait today, they said they were down people, little warmer inside but welllll worth the wait. I got the tri tip plate with mac & cheese and potato salad with an amazing sweet tea. The staff were all so kind despite having a rush. Hours are short here so definitely should plan ahead next time

schwanda Crawford 6 months ago

Based on the reviews i think I came on a bad day but then again I'm from the south and the food hits different up there. I ordered fried catfish with collard greens and rice and gravy. Needless to say after walking back to my car and breaking a few pieces of the fish apart I was disappointed. The batter appeared to be a nice color and fried hard but the inside was slimy and utterly disgusting. They say three pieces but it actually appears to be 1 piece cut into 3. Fish 0/10 Collards greens fresh and not from the can but lack taste 5/10 Rice and gravy - 4/10 Wasted my money and the drive here from the other side of Fresno.

Alexandra Saldivar 6 months ago

Came with my mom and sister for lunch. The fried chicken here is so incredibly good. We also had chessy grits, greens and Mac and cheese and everything was so good. My mom also had the ox tails. They were a little small but came with plenty and they were so tender!! I had a sweet tea and let me tell you that was some sweeeeeet tea. The flavor was great but I did have to dilute it. I will definitely be coming back!

Aaron 7 months ago

The service was friendly and welcoming, and the atmosphere was relaxed. Unfortunately, the food quality did not meet expectations and ultimately outweighs the positive service. The mac & cheese was extremely watery, with a thin, milky consistency and lacked proper texture and flavor. The ribs and tri-tip were dry, which points to execution issues rather than personal preference. While the hot link was acceptable, it wasn’t enough to balance the overall meal. Despite the friendliness of the staff, I would not return. Food quality is the foundation of a restaurant, and this experience fell short.

John Earley 8 months ago

I've been to Chef Paul's a handful of times now, and it's HANDS DOWN, the best soul food restaurant you'll find in Fresno! Their fried chicken is bomb!! Crispy and well seasoned on the outside but juicy inside! Fried okra and fried green tomatoes also are amazing to share with the table. The hot link is delicious as well, definitely get the after kick of spiciness, but doesn't overwhelm! And the chili beans have deep flavor to them! Servers and staff are super friendly and you can tell they enjoy working there. Chef Paul is usually hanging out and stops by tables to say hello. The restaurant itself is small but has larger tables. Which is needed when you order so much food! Would recommend Chef Paul's to anyone looking for some good old-fashioned soul food

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Chef Paul's Café located?

Chef Paul's Café is at 952 F St, Fresno, CA 93706, in Fresno, California. Use the “Open in Google Maps” button on this page for directions.

What kind of business is Chef Paul's Café?

Chef Paul's Café is listed as a restaurant and is also tagged on Google as cafe.

What are the hours of Chef Paul's Café?

Published hours are Monday: Closed; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: 11:30 am–4 pm; Thursday: 11:30 am–4 pm; Friday: 11:30 am–4 pm; Saturday: 11:30 am–4 pm; Sunday: 11:30 am–4 pm. It is closed on Monday, Tuesday. Hours can change on holidays, so call before a special trip.

Is Chef Paul's Café open on Sunday?

Yes, on Sunday it is open 11:30 am–4 pm.

What is the phone number of Chef Paul's Café?

You can call Chef Paul's Café at (559) 478-8516.

How is Chef Paul's Café rated on Google?

Chef Paul's Café has a Google rating of 4.6 out of 5 from 1,096 reviews.

Does Chef Paul's Café have a website?

Yes, the website of Chef Paul's Café is facebook.com (linked on this page).