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Cafe Aquatica offers stunning views from its amazing outdoor dining space. If anything, you should certainly stop here to enjoy the flawless vibes. We were coming from the beach and stopped by one of the few places to eat in Jenner, Cafe Aquatica. We ordered a crab sandwich, a yogurt parfait, the clam chowder, and a few pastries. You order at the counter, and they call you to a window when your food is ready. The crab sandwich was good, but fairly small for the price. The crab was great, but it was bread-heavy. I was shocked by how massive the yogurt parfait was, and it had so much freshness to it. Loaded with toppings and honey. The clam chowder was different but so flavorful. Perhaps not the most traditional, but fantastic in its own way. The pastries were all great, especially the oatmeal cookie. This place really shines with its amazing outdoor space. They have tons of seating in a variety of styles to enjoy the views of the ocean and Russian River. If anything, come here for a beverage and the awesome views.
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.
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
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!
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.
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!
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!
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!
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!
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.
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.
Just the perfect view and vibe for Jenner! I highly recommend this little spot when going through Jenner, you won't regret it! Aesthetic - 10/10 Talk about waterfront property! Plenty of unobstructed waterfront views overlooking Russian River's exit to the Pacific Ocean. Crunchy granola on the inside, beautifully moody and vibey on the outside. Staff - 10/10 So sweet and helpful! Gave me plenty of recommendations for a beverage and food. My order: Chai Latte - Not too sweet, perfectly creamy, definitely would order again. Rainbow Sandwich - DANG THIS IS GOOD! I would go back just for this sandwich, with or without views! Definitely would recommend, it's so fresh and full of flavor. TLDR; check this sweet little spot out! read more
1 year ago
While driving from Bodega Bay to Sea Ranch, there were lots of cafe/shop options but I'm so glad I stopped here. I had such a magical time eating while watching the kayakers on the Russian river and listening to live music. Everything tasted fresh and homemade. The pickles especially were like pickles I've never tasted before! I will definitely be back! read more
I was excited to try this place knowing they offer gluten free goods. We paddled over from Cazadero, docked our boats near the Jenner boat launch and enjoyed a yummy breakfast. Lots of options but plethora of traditional choice is limited. My guy ordered eggs and toast and it was good learn the eggs are only served poached. Housemade focaccia bread was his choice of toast. I ordered the GF bagel with smoked salmon. I was impressed with the GF bagel consistency. We also got a cup of the chowder to share. It was thin, slightly brothy for what one expects from clam chowder but flavor was good and it was chock full of clams! Overall it was a tasty pit stop and worth checking out. It's not getting my last star only because it was $60 for breakfast with no boozy drinks. That seems pricey but it is what it is. read more
3 years ago
Got a pour over which was a medium roast and it was quite delicious! The rest of their menu looked good, and I was able to help carry someone else's food to their table for them (their hands were full) and the plates they ordered looked delicious. Something with salmon. I would check this place out - for the food, and the awesome view/seating. The server that took my order was really nice too! read more
3 years ago
Absolutely delicious coffee! Breathtaking, peaceful backyard- you can sit there for hours admiring the view. Service was ok, nothing memorable If you're on your way to Mendocino, or Point Reyes, this place is worth a visit read more
Grabbed a quick bite at Cafe Aquatica in Jenner before heading off to hike. It was drizzling but the view was still pretty nice from eating from their counter looking out into the river. For such a small town and rainy day, there were actually a good amount of people so seating was pretty limited under hte overhang. Shared the smoked salmon sandwich on brioche which I recommend. It had a pretty good smoky flavor and the salmon was pretty fresh. Wish they put more fish because it was pretty sparse on the bread. However, I don't recommend their clam chowder because you can barely even call it soup. It was extremely watery and pretty much was just some kind of salted broth. read more
4 years ago
We stopped here on our way back from Sea Ranch for a quick meal and loved this hidden gem located in Jenner. With regards to options for vegetarians, I'd highly highly recommend the Rainbow Sandwich, which is a perfect blend of delicious focaccia, shredded carrots, beets along with a wide-range of other vegetables. In terms of seating, they have ample outdoor seating for small and large groups on the banks of the Russian River where you can soak in wonderful views. The only con for this place is that they don't have a restroom and your only option is the public restroom located nearby. If that's not a problem, I'd highly recommend stopping by for a quick meal read more
3 years ago
This is a beautiful little place in Jenner for some great views, good tasty food and excellent coffee. We stayed in Jenner for three days and I came here every morning to have my smoked salmon roll for breakfast - this came with fresh arugula and an aioli sauce on a toasted focaccia bread which was simple and tasty. On Sundays looks like they have live music from 11am to 2 pm. There is open seating facing the gorgeous Russian river outside - and this is a busy place. Only reason I am giving a 4 star, is the people who are working there - were just absolutely stern - a smile goes a long way. read more
1 year ago
The menu options are very limited. It's more like a coffee shop/cafe that has very limited eating options besides scones etc. It's located right on the water with plenty of outdoor seating to view the natural beauty of the area along with any kayakers etc. The food and service is excellent. read more
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2 years ago
The food was fast served hot served my clam chowder soup delicious with a rainbow sandwich just perfect read more
2 years ago
Amazing place and if you don't plan it well you might miss it. Lots of parking best ambience and killing view. If the view is. It enough then add super delicious food to the mix. We were there for and hour and did not feel like leaving the place. The entire experience was amazing overall will definitely go back read more
Was visiting the Russian River valley with some friends and wasn't quite ready to leave for home yet, so a couple suggested this little spot on the coast. I'd been by here dozens of times, but always :rushing" to somewhere else - this time I had no reason to pass it up! It is in a small hollow in the Highway and street parking was difficult. not sure I'd want to fight it on a pre-COVID summer afternoon! But, we found parking (separate cars) and walked about 5 minutes to the cafe. The building is small, and I thought the cafe was all of it but only about half is the cafe, the other half hosting a place where one can get beers! Maybe next time, LOL. There was a line for ordering and the side decks were already filled, although distanced as the tables are spread out. We waited a few minutes, then placed our orders for a couple of their house made bakery goodies, 2 Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread cookies. Wow, what a flavor combo - all my favorites. I also ordered an iced tea, with a vanilla shot (they had no Splenda, so I was winging it). We went to the back deck to sit and wait, and were above some shoreside tables and with a clear windbreak we had a nice view. And, we were the only ones in the corner. Eventually our names were called at the outside pick-up window. The cookies were amazing! buttery and crisp shortbread, with plentiful pistachios and dried cranberries. I almost got a second one, but my powers of portion control worked for once! This place is a nice stop on a road trip, but I wouldn't make it a destination - although we did! But, being in the area it was a nice place to make a U-turn before heading home. They do have other food items (salads, sandwiches) and coffee, so you should find something. The staff were very friendly and efficient in keeping things moving, but we just enjoyed the great view and delicious goodies while we slowed things down. A nice break indeed. read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
The views are beautiful from this café. Don't pass it up without stopping by.. The coffee is delicious too read more
3 years ago
Go here. When in Jenner. Coffee is strong and the crab is fresh with fluffy eggs. We always meet cool people here and I love the music on the weekends that overlooks the water. If I could go right now, I would. It is everything that is right about the Sonoma Coast. read more
2 years ago
Stop for little bite and coffee with nice view on the river. I love the clam chowder with the herbs, salmon burger tasty too, the traditional macchiato bit sour. read more
Wow our palate was amazed with this local cafe along Jenner! Coffee and latte was amazing along with their in-house clam chowder !!Staff was really friendly and patient! Services was prompt ! The view was amazing too! Who knew this cute little shack can pack a memorable punch in my mouth We will definetly come back when we are close by for another road trip ! read more
3 years ago
Easily one of most memorable cafes experiences, ever. Located unassumingly off of Highway 1 and adjacent to the Russian River is this hidden gem. I didn't have many expectations for this cafe given its remoteness, but I was impressed on so many fronts. I ordered the crab roll, which featured a creamy, buttery dollop of crab over a toasted bun. At $15, it was a bit steep, but thoroughly delicious and fresh. Now, I've had far too many average matcha lattes at cafes before, but I was really impressed by the matcha here. Strong in flavor and deep green in color, Cafe Aquatica must be using a high-quality grade of matcha, so props to them for that! The ambiance was, unironically, a vibe. There's plenty of outdoor seating, so we found a bench overlooking the river. It turns out there's live music every Saturday, so that was serendipitous addition to the experience! Basking beneath the spring sunshine with gentle electric guitar in our periphery, we enjoyed our food, even noticing some otters in the river, and relished in a moment that felt almost too good to be true. read more
4 years ago
Cafe Aquatica Boathouse themed cafe on the 1hwy and a cliff. Lots of outdoor seating and views of the pacific, picturesque homes adorn the banks and sweet black birds line up for your bread crumbs. The interior is very stimulating. There is a wrap around deck and picnic chairs on the water banks. Ordered a coffee and Egg Avocado Toast on Focaccia with Arugula. It was delicious, they had a poppyseed peppercorn type dressing on it which was fantastic and brought the whole dish together. Nice views to take in and enjoy with a coffee and a cookie. Had to get a second one for the road! read more
Stopped at Cafe Aquatica for breakfast with friends while on a 3-day motorcycle trip, and I couldn't recommend it more. A rustic building on the edge of where the Russian River meets the sea. Pelicans diving for fish, kayakers gliding by in the fog, and live Flamenco guitar music outside on a small stage on the back lawn. The menu isn't huge, but they had what I needed. I ordered a coffee and the eggs & toast with avocado. The coffee was tasty, and the plate had two pieces of crustless toast topped with 2 perfectly poached eggs, arugala and a generous amount of avocado. It was hot and delicious. If you're in the area and looking for some morning grub and good coffee, go here and hope they have live music that day. It completes the vibe nicely! read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
We were actually on our way home when we came across this place. We always go camping in the area, and we've always told ourselves we would check Cafe Aquatica out. It wasn't until today, we drove by and saw a live band playing. My fiancé loves live bands-- "happy wife, happy life" they say. Idk but my wife is always happy. :) anywayyyy, I'm just glad we stopped by because they were queer friendly, loved all the art; it felt like a safe environment, and the food was amazing. If I'm telling the pickles were THAT good, they are THAT good. But the crab roll, would drive 2.5 hours to have it again.. and again. And again... read more
Cafe Aquatica is a seaside gem! We stopped by for a light lunch on our way to the Russian River. Our order was simple but so satisfying: cappuccinos and Dungeness Crab Rolls. The coffee was especially extremely high quality and well made. In addition to the food, the outdoor ambience and views are unbeatable! There was also a guitarist singing and playing covers of classic hits, with the backdrop of an incredible landscape. Given how lovely this experience was, I'm tempted to make a day trip up to Jenner to eat here again! read more
3 years ago
The view is amazing here. Food although limited is tasty and feels good in the body. Quality ingredients and coffee(s) are wonderful on a cold day. If you are lucky enough to catch this place on a nice day, you are in for a treat. Outdoor seating is a gem. Service was nice and attentive read more
3 years ago
2 years ago
The Rainbow sandwich and clam chowder is a winning combination. The food is consistently great and the view is amazing. read more
2 years ago
Food and ambience are amazing! The staff was friendly and efficient. A must visit if you are on the Sonoma coast! read more
3 years ago
4 years ago
Smoked salad was yummy, but had very little salmon. Dungeness crab roll was not really a roll but a burger bun. Pretty small, not lots of meat and didn't come with anything else (like a small salad or fries). Mocha coffee was very good. Because of the location and being dog-friendly, I'd be willing to come back and try other items, however, the reason for my 2 stars is the yellowjacket problem. The moment your food shows up, you get swarmed! I overheard a staff telling a customer that "only 1 person has been stung, and they're more of a nuisance, really." What?!?! These are not flies! You swat at them and you get stung! They swarm the trash bins and then land on your food. Is "only 1 person getting stung" supposed to make customers feel better? We noticed that everyone who ordered same time as us immediately left after getting their food. Aquatica needs to get rid of this problem if they want to keep customers. It's a shame because the view is really pretty. We planned on checking out the wine bar and gift shop, but the yellowjackets literally chased us away! read more
3 years ago
"This place looks like it's for Vegan marathon runners" says my 13 year old. We all laughed hard at his wit. Cafe Aquatica sits right at the edge of the town of Jenner, next to the post office and across from the gas station. It's a super cute spot and right on the lagoon. It's very open and you walk up and order them can sip your coffee/chai/matcha fully outside or under their covered porch. I loved the menu, all organic and as local as they can source. Clean food is the best food for your body. Take a minute or two to read what they have, it's all good. I went with the avocado toast on focaccia with a poached egg. My husband got the same but added Dungeness crab to his. We rounded out with drinks and waited about five minutes for our food. The focaccia was stellar, avocado and arugula fresh and rich and a dusting of everything seasoning made the perfectly poached egg perfection in my tummy. I had a few bites of the crab and enjoyed the rich and tasty meat. Dirty chai was excellent, more spicy than sweet which is my preference. Espresso was delicious for my husband. The view cannot be beaten also, you get to look at the Russian River folding into the Pacific Ocean. Lots of paddlers and kayakers to watch. Overall an excellent breakfast spot. The staff are super nice and when we left there was a line out the door. I was not surprised. It's worth the drive. Go. Lots of ample seating and dog friendly. read more
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10439 Hwy 1
Jenner, CA 95450
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(707) 865-2251
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