During our visit to Arcata, we stopped by this location twice to re-order the salmon eggs benedict croissant.. It was SO delicious. It's a little pricy, but honestly, if you're here, you NEED to try it. I was very surprised to enjoy their iced matcha too! It tasted like authentic matcha and not too watery or milky. The hot mocha was so delicious, too! The service was fairly quick and kind when helping us find something to order. This place is honestly a cute breakfast spot located in a perfect area for a nice walk afterward! 10/10 recommend read more

Cafe Brio - Salmon Eggs Benedict - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arcata, California

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We loved Cafe Brio as our morning stop before heading up to the redwoods for hiking. Their coffee was better than other spots we had gone to mornings prior, and we enjoyed the brio classic with bacon on croissant & the summer omelette. We opted to sit outside and were entertained by some of the other customer's dogs on the patio and we got to enjoy the cool weather. This is a casual place where you can go up to order your food at the cashier, grab a number, and they'll call your name to grab your food and coffee. The cafe is in a great location of the Arcata plaza square, so we were able to walk by some of the nearby shops. This is a great location if you're looking for some casual breakfast food in the area. They also had an amazing display of pastries and desserts that I wish we would've gotten to try. read more

Cafe Brio - Summer omelette & Brio Classic with bacon - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arcata, California

I came with my friend on a weekend for brunch. I've heard great things about this place and have been wanting to try for a while! You order at the front desk and then get a number, which I wasn't expecting. Nonetheless the service was relatively fast. The interior was very cozy and I loved seeing all the pastries on display. I got the brio Benedict and my friend got the herb and cheese omelet. We also got mimosas to truly celebrate brunch. I love benedicts and this one didn't disappoint - the hollandaise sauce was delicious and the eggs were poached well! The mimosa was good, though I did think that $11 was pricey given the size and the fact that another cafe across the street had $4 mimosas for brunch. Overall, we had a great experience and will definitely return to try the sticky bun! read more

Cafe Brio - Mimosas, Brio Benedict, Herb and cheese omelet - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arcata, California

This place is so fire I don't even have any words for it. Best omelette I've ever had, eggs were so tender and not over cooked for the first time in my life. Tried a piece of the croissant for the Benedict and it's perfectly laminated and light and flaky with soooo many layers and stuff. Mimosas were GAS! Everyone here is nice and it's cute and lovely on the patio on a nice day. Go here. It's FIRE!! read more

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last morning on our trip to Arcata and finally came here. it is known to be on e of the top brunch spots in town ...I liked it but wouldn't say "the best" but the pickin's are slim around here. order at counter and find a table. outside was hot so we sat inside. Honestly the meal was just not very memorable. the coffee was good (black coffee) I think i will try it again one day but maybe i'll just pack some protein bars and wait to eat lunch in town =) read more

Stopped in after strolling around the farmers market on the square. It was rainy and chilly and we needed a cup of coffee. I looked across the street and saw that this place was packed. Figured it must be good. Cute little place with quite a bit of room. We placed our order of two lattes which came out quickly even though they were very busy. We found a seat after the very pleasant helpful staff took our order and as mentioned our named was called quickly. The coffee was more than. Just an average cup of coffee. Maybe we were cold and craving a cup of coffee but regardless it was a very good latte. read more

Cafe Brio - Lattes - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arcata, California

Fantastic cases bulging with so many delicious sweet and savory treats - wonderful friendly servers and sparkling environment We hit the motherlode Their sourdough bread loaves and little lady bug loaves are simply outstanding - we first bought them at Murphy's grocery store in Trinidad I sliced the loaves - melted 2 tablespoons of butter in a pan and pan fried each slice into toast - carmelizing the butter nice and brown and crispy on one side - soft and chewy on the other side - just like we do when we are camping Nice job Brio !!!! read more

Cafe Brio - Extreme delicious fruit tart - a tasty work of art - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arcata, California

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I have been to Cafe Brio a number of times over the years and this place never disappoints. The cookies are always the best! Love their chocolate chip cookie and tea cookies. This time I tried their mushroom and chevre cheese savory pastry warmed up and it was excellent. Mom got the breakfast sandwich and it also did not disappoint. This place is perfect any day of the week but especially on a nice sunny day for people watching. Until next time! read more

Cafe Brio - Matcha Latte and Tea Cake - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arcata, California

Brio has gone downhill drastically. I cannot say when exactly, but as a former daily patron who hasn't been around for the last several years , the difference is stunning. Brio had always offered exceptional service, drinks and food for an elevated price point, and it was genuinely worth the money. Over the last year or so of occasional patronage, I'm certain I won't be giving up on them unnecessarily. They have consistently been a disappointment in every category. Anyone have any suggestions on a replacement cafe??? read more

Got a cheesecake recently for Easter and the whole family went crazy for it! We had to fight each other for the last crumbs All the staff are very friendly and we were helped right away. I ordered a chai latte before leaving and wished I go the large! The cafe is very cozy and cute inside, with lovely outside seating for the sunny days. It's been awhile since I've been able to swing by here since moving. I miss it!! read more

Cafe Brio - Cheesecake - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arcata, California

I enjoyed my brief visit to Arcata and Cafe Brio is perfectly in down town across from picturesque town square. I visited around 12:30 and it was already fairly crowded with their outdoor seating area but there was more seating inside. They have a wonderful bakery section on display and there's also a coffee bar station as well. They were very busy - and you could tell this place is popular. The simple decor of the place is relaxing. I had the wonderful Classic Brio and choose a croissant with eggs and ham - it was delicious. Bathrooms were clean and spacious. read more

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Great location in the heart of Arcata. Lots of beautiful pastries. When I first arrived I had to wipe my table off since it was covered in crumbs which wasn't great but no big deal. When I ordered my standard drip coffee "for Here" I found myself waiting a while until I realized that a customer behind me got her regular coffee right in that moment from the same cashier. So, I asked if I could get mine as well but she gave a lot of attitude which was pretty unnecessary. I used to be a barista for several years... you should always give the folks who order a regular cup of coffee, their coffee right then and there. Great food, nice music, lots of seating but I think the barista needed more training & experience and the customer service could be better. read more

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Service was fine, it's one of those do it yourself places get your own silver ware and drink. Mainly I was disappointed by my omelette, it was supposed to be herb and cheese but it tasted like neither. I would highly suggest picking a more flavorful cheese and not skimping on the herbs, very bland. I also ordered a side of bacon and it came with two pieces of bacon which was disappointing. The bacon and omelette were cooked perfectly which is why it isn't 1 star. Nice place for a coffee in the sun but wouldn't order food again. read more

I love Brio's hashbrows and special chanterelle omelette. Pretty expensive but does make sense for the type of cuisine they are. I love a nice coffee date with my partner here or to catch up with an old friend. Also, the pastries look like they are straight out of a movie, perfect! read more

Let's be positive first. Brio is a cultural institution and probably the best bakery around. The cold case is also quality. However the restaurant and coffee just haven't been great since about 2020. This review hurts me to write because it used to be my favorite brunch spot. The meals are under spiced ( no salt, pepper, onion powder, or garlic). This would be okay if there were shakers at the tables, but nope, you gotta get that all yourself. Now that you've gotten your food, the coffee is terrible. It's battery acid. I have never left a full cup of purchased coffee before. I did today. This restaurant needs to return to the basics. It has become fancy for the sake of fancy and the "European Experience" at premium prices. If you're going to make me pay for the most expensive brunch in the area, make sure that some aspect of it is the best. As it is, friendly counter people, terrible food, worse coffee. read more

Only place open in the beautiful downtown Arcata district on Sunday afternoon, where you can get the best Craft Beer and openly warm welcome from the professional staffs, who can make one of the better breakfast dishes is now our favorite restaurant to go to! The place is a walking distance from the Humboldt College and is a beautiful place to hang out to eat and drink as well as watching numerous homeless and drugged lost souls hanging around the downtown square! It's too bad that the area has so many people there sifting through the garbage cans, strung out on drugs and frequent this nice little restaurant to come in for the bathroom and free water. I like the food they served and the craft beer was nice, but homeless and drug users are so rampant and numerous, I don't think I will be going back. read more

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If you are looking to grab something fast this is totally the spot. Ordered our drinks and they were out in two minutes even though the place was packed. Plenty of food options to try, basic kind of breakfast stuff. Felt a bit overpriced for what you were getting. read more

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I've been going here forever, always delicious food and good service...I brought my cousin from out of town and she asked the cashier about the potato breakfast and how it was cooked...the cashier simply said, "That's a question for the chef"...and said nothing else lol, there was a very awkward silence and I was embarrassed to have spoken so highly of my favorite cafe. Then, when the same cashier brought my food to the table, she hovered it over my head and said, "Is this yours?" I was sort of shocked, I wanted to say, "I don't know, that's a question for the cashier". She didn't wait for me to answer because I literally had no idea if it was mine or someone else's...she plopped in front of me and said nothing else...weird. It was delicious as always, but we all sat at the table like, "?". read more

I really want to say thank you! I recently changed to a diet for health reasons where I have to avoid salt and oil. I requested that my side of greens be made without salt and oil if possible. I was able to eat a delicious breakfast. It was really nice to be able to share time with my friend who had a croissant and maintain my health with my necessary diet with my side of delicious salt and oil-free greens. Thank you so much. read more

We always eat here when we are visiting our kid at college. The food and the ambiance is amazing. The service staff are always so welcoming.

Came in this morning right at 8 for chilaquiles! Learned they only have those on the weekends, oh well! Instead, my group and I ordered Sourdough Waffles, Brio Basic with over easy eggs, Herb and Cheese Omelet, and I had some eggs and potatoes. Every breakfast dish we ordered was very mediocre, and it tastes that the grill was either not cleaned well or that the oil was burnt/ old. We overall just not at all impressed by our food. Drinks on the other hand, we all stayed pretty basic with drip coffee. Very rich in flavor and quite bitter. I enjoyed the drip coffee. Cafe Brio is gorgeously decorated, I very much enjoy the flower paintings and mirrors above. Service was good! Friendly and efficient staff. Overall, we would recommend the pastries. Specifically the danish was delicious. Food is not recommended! read more

Cafe Brio - Fruit Danish - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arcata, California

Ordered 2 potatoes and eggs with a side of bacon. Requested potatoes extra crispy, bacon crispy and egg over medium with white set and one scrambled. Banana nut bread and ginger cookies. With coffee for $60.91 The banana bread was AMAZING! My husband loved the ginger cookie. Said it was the best he had. The food did not arrive hot. The menu says crispy potatoes. I can report the potatoes were not crispy and raw in the middle and cold. I could not eat them. Decided to take my breakfast home and cook it more. Since you advertise crispy potatoes I was really disappointed they weren't. The bacon was cooked perfectl. I'll be happy to return and enjoy your pastries but won't be ordering breakfast if this is how it's served. I give five stars for the pastries but 1 star for your breakfast. read more

This cafe has it all: Cute ambiance, wonderful staff, great tasting food. Pastries are out of this world. One of a locals favorite go to's. Drinks are always artful and tasty. read more

Food: Excellent mini fruit galette! Butter flakey crust, seasonal peach and strawberry slices, and thin layer of custard. Greens w sweet caramelized onions-chopped garlic, and topped 1 light'n fluffy scrambled egg. Definitely will come back whenever driving on the west coast. Service: Pick or order counter service Self Service (bus your own dishes) Ambiance: Good, Indoor or outdoor seating read more

Cafe Brio - Seasonal Fruit Galette - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arcata, California

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Came on a Saturday morning and there was a line out the door. Fortunately, the line goes by pretty fast and the kitchen is pretty efficient. I got the ham Benedict and it was really good. Instead of an English muffin, they use croissant and the croissant was so flaky. read more

Cafe Brio - Ham Benedict - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arcata, California

On a Sunday.. a lovely corner with outdoor tables reminiscent of Europe....but the food, again!!! (reviewed them 3 yrs ago) was VERY disappointing. I ordered the Herb omelet with several cheeses with crusty sourdough ( Sunday price $19 instead of $13 as if on Sunday they make it fancier)..what arrived was a plain folded "omelette..ish with parsley chopped possibly.. with NOTHING else (no cheeses in the middle) and 2 ordinary slices of sourdough (no jam, no orange slice, no parsley twig) m.. beneath mediocre, for $19 !!! Even my Mexican latte tasted thin as if the coffee was skimpy. They are a lovely cafe with cute staff.. but it's " all hat and no cattle." They need better management. Disappointed again. read more

Cafe Brio - Egg " omelette" with nothing in the middle and 2 slices sourdough (for $19.95) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arcata, California

horrible! don't waste your money. sent my "soup" back which was literally baby mush. I was told "everyone else likes it" unbelievabl! worst service ever. also... served salad with rotten pieces of lettuc. read more

Not good food. My quiche lorraine was almost 100% onions. Literally one piece of bacon. My daughter's tofu greens with potatoes came in a red wine sauce that wasn't mentioned on the menu. This was breakfast. Who wants a red wine sauce for breakfast!?!! Eggs benedict was lacking flavor. Really missing the opportunity to knock it out of the park in Arcata. This restaurant is on the square. Could do better.Latte was good but e read more

Everything we got was very good! But my goodness, the star of the show was the fresh fruit cream cheese danish! Holy moly! I got a delicious mocha with housemade chocolate sauce, the fresh fruit cheesecake danish didn't taste like pure cream cheese, but rather a light cream cheese custard with some blueberry and peach on top I believe. We also got a ham and cheese croissant and a jalapeño cheddar croissant, both were excellent. We got a baguette to go, we weren't super impressed with the baguette, but everything else was delicious. If you want a good pastry, definitely pay a visit. And it's conveniently located in town Square I guess, there was a farmers market going on, so it was quite busy, fun experience! read more

Cafe Brio - Ohhh yummm cream cheese pastry with seasonal fruit - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arcata, California

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Always an entirely delightful experience, aesthetically, tastefully, and in customer experience. The staff has always been warm and welcoming, and gives great suggestions. There are a number of holiday delights right now to satisfy any known or yet to be discovered cravings. read more

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Food: It gets the job done, although it was more expensive than I thought it was for the meal I ordered. It was essentially 3 eggs and bread slices. I have not tried their bakery items yet. I may do so in the future. Service: You place your order, get a number and choose a place to sit, and wait until your name is called or they find your number whether you sit inside or outside. Time isn't as big of an issue, if i wanted to stay there for another 15-20 minutes, I probably could have to read a book, or do a quick study because of how much room there was. Ambiance: Probably the good side to this cafe location. The interior is large enough for customers, and on a good day, enough customers can sit outside instead. Because it is facing Arcata Plaza, whatever the event, when Cafe Brio is open, one is normally able to see what event is happening in Arcata Plaza... could be the Farmer's Market, could be Arcata High School making their rounds. Could even just be out-of-the-blue events that happen by chance on the plaza. read more

Ordered a Basic Brio dish, which should have been scrambled eggs over a croissant. Some friends joined me ten minutes later and ordered more exotic dishes. Their food arrived after a decent but not mine, which was ordered considerably earlier. I went inside to inquire, reminding the waitress that I must have very dry, even browned scrambled eggs. So, 20 mins later, a fried egg appears, and it's pretty wet/moist. So I request that they do it again, this time SCRAMBLE the egg, and cook it very dry. Another 20 goes by, and a fried egg is delivered, swimming in oil, with the white of the egg running. I realized this could not be salvaged or redone, and I was out of time, so I took the egg goo to the cash register counter and plopped it down, explaining carefully what was wrong. I won't be returning. read more

Cafe Brio is one of my favorite places in Humboldt for breakfast. Their brio benedict is delicious!! Everything about it was perfection. From the fresh, airy croissant up to the delectable hollandaise sauce with everything in between just as impressive. My latte was also on point. In summary, I love this place. read more

Cafe Brio - Outdoor patio dining - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arcata, California

We stopped by Cafe Brio a quick breakfast on the patio before heading to the farmers market across the street. * STICKY BUN This isn't like your typical sticky bun because it's made with croissant dough, so the outside was particularly crisp and flaky. It also didn't feel as gooey as other sticky buns I've had. Nonetheless I enjoyed it and it wasn't sickly sweet. The chopped walnuts add some bite to the otherwise soft pastry. I would've loved to come back the next day to try more baked goods but my partner wanted to try a different coffee shop, whomp whomp. I will keep Cafe Brio in mind whenever I pass through again though. read more

Cafe Brio - Sticky Bun + Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arcata, California

Food and mimosa's were great. Perfect for breakfast before shopping the farmers market! read more

Cafe Brio - Benedict - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arcata, California

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This is a nice little place for breakfast/lunch/brunch or just to enjoy a cup of coffee. Brio has a breakfast and lunch menu and a special brunch menu that is exclusive to Sundays. Brio has really made an effort to expand their outdoor seating and provide different sizes of tables to accommodate both larger and smaller parties. I had no problem finding a seat in the shade, even during peak lunch hours. Staff are working behind plexiglass and every order comes in a disposable container. Ordering in-person is an option, but Brio has a really convenient online ordering system that is frequently updated with their available items. Grab-and-go sandwich and pastry offerings vary by the day. Online ordering can be set for pickup at a time that you choose - you can order anywhere from hours ahead to 15 minutes ahead! Staff are friendly and work very hard to maintain a clean environment and to prepare each meal well. I recommend eating at Brio if you are in the area. read more

Cafe Brio - Cute little lemon tart - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arcata, California

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Get the chocolate pudding, get the chocolate pudding, get the chocolate pudding, did I mention to get the chocolate pudding? read more

Cafe Brio - Weekday menu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arcata, California

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Super lovely. I haven't had an eclair this good in a long time! The frosting was soft but not sticky and the custard was just the right consistency. My macchiato was a great pairing- note it was on the acidic side, not in a bad way, but if you like your espresso smoother/milder maybe select something else. My wife loved her danish so much she got another the following day. read more

Cafe Brio - Nothing better than coffee, a danish, an eclair, and a good book! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arcata, California

Visiting from Phoenix Arizona and stopped here for a glass of wine and French Onion soup, which is my hands down favorite so I am pretty picky. LOVED IT! the broth was perfectly balanced, the cheese was the exact right amount and the bread was not a super huge piece to soak up to much of the broth. I am happy! read more

Great experience. Had a wonderful omelette, croissant and danish. Great place for breakfast/ brunch