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    Cafe Aquatica

    4.3 (570 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    CAFE AQUATICA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Salad with egg added
    Christine S.

    I'm not a connoisseur of any kind, but this place has the best rainbow salad and avocado toast. I usually add a poached egg to both. It's my favorite way to start the day, whether we're on the river or heading out toward Bodega Head. The location is hard to beat, right where the Russian River meets the ocean, with plenty of picnic tables and outdoor seating to take it all in.

    Lisa W.

    I have never once been disappointed with this stellar cafe and today was no exception. . The location, ambience, service & food are equally fantastic. I enjoyed a tasty smoked salmon roll (it was a tad dry so next time I think I'd ask for avocado on it), a delicious golden turmeric latte & their scrumptious salted chocolate chip cookie. And all with a spectacular view!

    Roop K.

    Food and service until 4 pm, cute inside and outdoor seating with views of the bay The yogurt parfait was decadent and yogurt was superrrrr creamy with loads of honey and granola The vanilla latte was good, pretty standard Apple Pay is accepted

    Thomas B.

    My wife wanted to do something fun today so I suggested we go to the Cafe Aquatica in Jenner, CA. We intentionally took a long route to get there so we could enjoy being out on the country and seeing all the country roads and all the wildlife along the road. When we got there, they were very busy and it turned out that usually we go during the weekdays so we did not know they had live music on the weekend and we absolutely enjoyed it. These are local guys and gals that are in love with music and what they do and they share it with people that come there on a tip basis. Please tip generously if you can. They bring a special feeling and emotion to this area that we always had, but it got elevated. We had the crab sandwich. It was absolutely amazing. It comes with their in-house, homemade pickles, and my wife, and I shared one of those and had a table right next to the water. I just sat there and bathed in her radiance as she enjoyed the view, the wildlife, and the music and the companionship. I'm almost afraid to share too much about this place because it's one of my faves to go to and I don't ever want to get there and find out there's 1 million people and I can't get in. Just so you know, they have an enclosed area if it's windy and cool that you can eat an outside. They also have an inside area and they have an outside of the outside area where you sit at picnic tables right next to the river. There are no bad views from anywhere in this place. The food is always fresh and made it right there and the staff is very helpful and friendly. There's plenty of parking on the sides and the bathrooms are nearby. If I could give six stars, I would give six stars.

    Cheri H.

    A waterside cafe with a casual quirky atmosphere. A beautiful view of the Russian River meeting the Pacific Ocean. Stopped in for breakfast prior to a hike out to Goat Rock. They gave a few counter seats but mainly outside seating ( some covered). There are 2 Adirondack chairs on an elevated portion of the deck- very premium spot for the best view. They have a limited menu featuring local ingredients. Very relaxing spot to eat your meal. They have coffee, pastries, breakfast and lunch items. Orders are placed inside and you pick up your order from an outside window. I ordered the lox bagels - very good. Pups are allowed on leash. I didn't see any restrooms and the parking is limited in front of the cafe along the hwy. Worth a visit!

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    Emi E.

    Drove here after a hike in Bodega Bay! You order at the counter inside and pick up your food from the window outside. The line was pretty long around noon on a Monday, but it moved quickly. Couple things to keep in mind: during our visit there was patchy cell service and no wifi (not sure if that's typical). Also the restrooms are the public ones next door at the visitor center. Ordered the avocado toast on focaccia bread which was tasty, though a little heavy on the seasoning for my liking. The real showstopper is the view. Most of the chairs have attached tables to set food on, making it easy to sit and enjoy the river and sunshine. A lovely spot to unwind!

    David U.

    This was a wonderful place to stop and eat on our way to Gualala AMBIANCE: Pet friendly providing a water bowl. Lots of seating outdoors providing an amazing view and barstools inside, however, the parking is limited. SERVICE: You order at the counter inside and they have a pick-up window outside next to the water dispenser. FOOD: We all ordered the Crab Roll at $22.00 each. It was good but served on a small round bun with an Aioli sauce and sweet pickles on the side, BUT, as soon as we started to eat the wasps swarmed in on the meal and made it dangerous to take a bite, so a lot of people went back to their cars to finish their meal. So, BEECAREFUL! And that's the rest of this buzzin story!

    Pesto Portobello Sandwich
    Tiffany K.

    Cute cafe bordering the area where the Russian River meets the ocean. On the weekends. you can catch live music. There is outdoor patio seating as well as covered outdoor seating which comes in handy when it is really windy outside. Makes the perfect setting to relax on a sunny day! You order at the counter and then they call out when your order is up. Daughter got the lox bagel ($16) and I got the pesto portobello sandwich ($14). Really enjoyed my sandwich, the portobello mushrooms were marinated. Came with a side of house made pickles. The bagel however was pretty crunchy and daughter said she has had better. You can order bottles of local wine for $30. Would totally drop by again!

    Elvia A.

    This place can get a little busy, mainly because the view and vibes are perfect. We grabbed an early morning coffee and a pastry and sat outside, bundled up and enjoyed the morning. The art inside is for sale and I would encourage everyone to take a look and consider purchasing. Great little coffee shop.

    Nina M.

    Stopped by after a hike and happy we did. Parking is very limited so keep that in mind. We stopped by to grab a latte which was pretty good. We happened to be lucky enough to show up when they were having someone play live music. They have outdoor seating overlooking the Russian River going out into the ocean. They have a number of picnic tables where you can sit and enjoy your food/drink and listen to the music. We only ordered the drinks which were reasonably priced. Their food menu looked very delicious BUT the prices are a little high for what it is. With that said 100% recommend stopping by at least for some live music.

    Side view of the patio and the Russian river pouring into the pacific
    Nathan G.

    Cafe Aquatica is our favorite stop on the Sonoma County coast. We always order the clam chowder, a crab sandwich, and a coffee or beer, then sit on the covered patio watching the water--it's perfect every time. The staff is very friendly and makes us feel like family at this point. We're really looking forward to the Jenner Outpost opening next door, so we can enjoy the same great vibe with a glass of wine. Definitely make this your new destination spot or your go to! We have!

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    Yasmine G.

    Been wanting to come here and it did not disappoint! Came in on a Saturday afternoon, a couple people in line but it went by really fast. Service was friendly and helpful when choosing food items or syrups for coffee/matcha. I got the smoked salmon roll and it was a 10/10, iced matcha was good but the iced mocha was 10x better. They had live music when I went and it was so relaxing I loved everything about this cafe!

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    my husband and I go every time we are out in Jenner or passing through. Coffee is great, food is nice, and the view is outstanding!

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    Ok I was skeptical, this place was hyped up a lot in travel websites and from our Airbnb host, and…read morethe wait was looooong but overall the crab sandwich was very worth it and not the priciest one I encountered. It's an unassuming, un-aesthetic sandwich but just simply real crab with light mayo and celery dressing. Only regret not getting 2 bc I'd have to brave the line again. Seemed to only have 1 person taking orders and also distributing orders so things were slow. Chowder was also my favorite one from this trip and my kids loved their chili (they sell bread loaves on the side if you need a dipper). Pro tip: not much parking, prepare for side of road and walk. Outdoor seating available but tables are pretty cramped.

    Showed up to get in line before 9am. The workers were extremely slow at opening their doors, taking…read moreorders, and handing over food. It took them almost 15 minutes to serve the first customer in line and the food looks pre-made (chowder and sandwich meat). I ordered the crab sandwiches and white clam chowder. Nothing special about their famous chowder. The crab sandwich is basically a hotdog bun with salty crab meat. The line is long and the wait times are slow because of the workers. Prices are high, $22 per sandwich and $10 for a cup of chowder. I'm still giving them 2 stars overall because I like the view of bodega bay from here. I will not be coming back.

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