Located right on Kentucky Street in the heart of Petaluma, Topsy's Kitchen is a local favorite for brunch, thanks to the gastronomic vision of owners Estelle Rand and Annie Simmons. This place specializes in elevated Southern-style comfort food, which means you'll find that the menu includes dishes like apple fritters, beignets with house-made jam, and buttermilk biscuits and gravy with apple sausage crumbles.

The dining room itself is cozy and comforting, with plenty of natural light streaming through the front windows, illuminating the hardwood floors and exposed brick walls. Keep in mind that there's outdoor patio seating, too, which is especially popular when the weather's nice. If you visit during peak breakfast or brunch hours you might find yourself waiting for a table, so be sure to plan ahead and arrive early if you want to be seated right away.

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