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775-657-8880

3979 South McCarran Blvd, Reno, Nevada

Hours: Mon-Fri 7 am – 2 pm

Rustic Good Food With a French Twist!

Welcome to our roost! We specialize in breakfast and lunch and pride ourselves on providing rustic good food with a French twist!

We have developed all of our own recipes and bake/cook everything on our menu fresh just for you! From our soups and salad dressings to our quiche and baked goods, we put that personal handmade touch on everything. We even roast whole turkeys fresh every day for out gourmet sandwiches!

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Where Did the Name “Wet Hen Cafe” Come From…

If you’ve ever ben so mad your fists are clenched, your teeth are grinding, and you could feel steam blasting out of your ears, you’ve experienced being “madder than a wet hen”.

So where does it come from? And why would it be used to represent a quaint little American cafe with a French flair?

“Madder than a Wet Hen” is an American expression that seemed to originate in the south. It’s popular in rural and farming communities where the behavior of chickens is common knowledge. Why? That’s easy.
Chickens and water just don’t mix.

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I'm very sad to see this great place close. My wife had their eggs Benedict for the first time and she said they were the best she's ever had. I... read more read less

Jeff M. Young
4/26/2022

The only reason I didn't give the 5, because it's little bit pricey. For a late and 2 eggs 1 small sausage 2 bacon ? almost 20 dollars. Very... read more read less

Lisbel Alvarez
2/04/2022

On the way to the airport and wanted to get in a good breakfast. Wet Hen Cafe is amazing!!!! Fantastic breakfast. Bacon and biscuits and gravy were phenomenal. Not to... read more read less

Lisa Burke
12/13/2021
Great food. Donny welcomed my dad and I. He was friendly and attentive to all customers. My dad and I both had omelets, which were great.

Jeremy Byrnes
12/02/2021

My first time being here with my brother and mannnnnn, I got to say the breakfast here was amazing!!! I had the biscuit and gravy also sunny side up eggs... read more read less

Brian Rivera-Chavez
12/02/2021

Ordered the croissant sandwich and it was pretty good. Wish it had a sauce or additional flavor. Quick service and great atmosphere.

Keely Grider
11/17/2021
Awesome soups, sandwiches, and scones! A friend and I popped in for lunch yesterday -- charming decor, warm atmosphere, friendly service, and really great food. I don't live in Reno, but, if I did, I... read more read less

RonR696
10/26/2021

Fantastic breakfast! We can’t wait to come back for lunch.

I had the hungry rooster breakfast platter and everything was cooked perfectly.

My wife had the eggs Benedict and she said... read more read less

Jim Stancil
10/02/2021

A family run, down home place Good honest food. Not pretentious at all. You have to order at the counter and get your own coffee but it doesn't detract at all. I had a bacon and... read more read less

CyndiMom
9/28/2021
Breakfast Nice little breakfast spot with the most excellent service! Food was good, small portions but definitely enough. Good location with a comfy feel. Very nice spot

bnasht
9/21/2021

Very friendly and accommodating Very friendly and accommodating staff! Food was delicious! We flew into Reno last night and wanted a good breakfast before making our way to South Lake Tahoe area. This was... read more read less

amchoff
9/17/2021

Really quaint French bistro for breakfast. I had a quiche Lorraine with a side of fruit, we also had a vegetable omelette, and the big hand breakfast bacon potatoes eggs... read more read less

Craig Newton
9/09/2021
Awesome find Absolutely amazing place, homemade food, great service highly recommend for breakfast. Has some kid items as well. Customer service is great

L2027BUjamies
9/03/2021

I don't come here often but when I do it is always good. The food is excellent and the people are too. I won't bother recommending any dish in particular... read more read less

Bion Towne
8/24/2021

Very small place with amazing food. It almost feels like you're eating in someones home (with a big family.... Obviously a local favorite,)

Martin Grant
8/04/2021
Wet Hen serves a hearty, delicious breakfast. The veggie omelet is quite good, but the real joy is the potatoes. These morsels are thinly sliced and buttery cooked... read more read less

Marina Scott
7/23/2021

This little cafe has wonderful breakfast and lunch, they also do catering. The simple food has a French flair and the room is casual and inviting. I especially love that... read more read less

Herman Rummings
7/13/2021

Excellent customer service and food. Went there today for breakfast. Had the daily special - stuffed french toast with blueberries, scrambled eggs, and bacon. Very tasty. Restaurant was spotless. Well... read more read less

Cyrus Green
7/04/2021
Went to breakfast with a friend of mine. I had the quiche lorraine and a home made raspberry muffin and she had the fruit crepes(one apple one strawberry). You order... read more read less

Erin Segan
5/29/2021

Service was efficient. Food was well prepared and tasty. Homemade soups done very well. Small cookie after meal was a real treat. Inside dining area is small. Does have outdoor... read more read less

Barbara Shappert
5/26/2021

What a great little place. Friendly attentive staff. Food was great, whoever prepared our food really loves their job?. Will definitely be back to make my way through the menu.

Richard Cornea
5/01/2021
Stopped in here on a business trip because I purchased gas across the street. Best sandwich I have had in a long time. FRESH ingredients. Reasonable prices. Talked with the... read more read less

Keith L. Clements
4/20/2021

We ordered a tuna salad sandwich and the Wet Hen Benedict. ALL SUPER DELICIOUS!!! The sandwich came with a cookie. It was not just any cookie, it was... read more read less

David Thurber
4/18/2021

Visited during Covid. Intended to eat outdoors but in low 40’s temperature with a brisk wind it was too cold. Inside, clean, well spaced tables, adequate menu choices for breakfast... read more read less

Richard Armida
3/27/2021
Fantastic customer service!

We were greeted as soon as we opened the door. Since this was our first time there, the cashier explained, how to order food and the food... read more read less

Lorene Potter
3/16/2021

One of the best breakfast spots in the city. A must if you are visiting. And the cookies are amazing.

Jacob (jake4435)
3/09/2021

Between my family and I we ordered quiche, clam chowder, eggs benedict and of course dessert. Everything was delicious! Just by the looks of the food you can tell... read more read less

Laura Pennington
3/02/2021

I'm very sad to see this great place close. My wife had their eggs Benedict for the first time and she said they were the best she's ever had. I... read more read less

Jeff M. Young
4/26/2022
The only reason I didn't give the 5, because it's little bit pricey. For a late and 2 eggs 1 small sausage 2 bacon ? almost 20 dollars. Very... read more read less

Lisbel Alvarez
2/04/2022
On the way to the airport and wanted to get in a good breakfast. Wet Hen Cafe is amazing!!!! Fantastic breakfast. Bacon and biscuits and gravy were phenomenal. Not to... read more read less

Lisa Burke
12/13/2021
Great food. Donny welcomed my dad and I. He was friendly and attentive to all customers. My dad and I both had omelets, which were great.

Jeremy Byrnes
12/02/2021
My first time being here with my brother and mannnnnn, I got to say the breakfast here was amazing!!! I had the biscuit and gravy also sunny side up eggs... read more read less

Brian Rivera-Chavez
12/02/2021
Ordered the croissant sandwich and it was pretty good. Wish it had a sauce or additional flavor. Quick service and great atmosphere.

Keely Grider
11/17/2021
Awesome soups, sandwiches, and scones! A friend and I popped in for lunch yesterday -- charming decor, warm atmosphere, friendly service, and really great food. I don't live in Reno, but, if I did, I... read more read less

RonR696
10/26/2021
Fantastic breakfast! We can’t wait to come back for lunch.

I had the hungry rooster breakfast platter and everything was cooked perfectly.

My wife had the eggs Benedict and she said... read more read less

Jim Stancil
10/02/2021
A family run, down home place Good honest food. Not pretentious at all. You have to order at the counter and get your own coffee but it doesn't detract at all. I had a bacon and... read more read less

CyndiMom
9/28/2021

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