Cafe Brio

Stopped into Ramone's Bakery & Cafe for some coffee, pastries, and a breakfast burrito to fuel up…read morebefore a three-hour drive back home. The coffee was smooth, the pastries were fresh, and the breakfast burrito was hearty enough to keep me going. It's got that cozy, local charm that makes you feel like you've found a neighborhood favorite. On top of that, the attached grocery store has a nice selection of local goods, which adds to the small-town vibe. Definitely worth a stop if you're in the area.

What a great and friendly staff you have at this location!…read more I came in today for a cookie and a coffee, and I was treated so nicely that I had to post about it. I come in to the McKinleyville location occasionally and am always greeted with a smile and my order is always deliver promptly and courteously. Kudos to the staff! One question... what's up with your quiche? Avocado? Why? Whyyyy? You make so many delicious items. Why is your quiche not one of them. I understand tastes vary. But why the avocado IN the quiche? Everyone and everything else I've tried. AMAZING. THANKS!

Fruit Tart from Ramon's Bakery: you can order this cake with a chocolate crust and custard below the fruit :-9

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Lemon Poppyseed Cake. I think the cake may have been several days old.

Wildflower Cafe & Bakery

4.3(442 reviews)

0.5 mi

This place is so cute and wonderful! I ordered a hazelnut latte, the gravy and biscuits, and French…read moretoast. Everything was SO good! The lady working the register and the whole restaurant basically was AMAZING! She was friendly, kind, and worked hard to keep things in order providing outstanding service. I wish I could frequent this place to try everything but was just passing through and found a vegan haven. Do yourself a favor and have a cozy little breakfast or lunch here. Thank you!

Man, I wanted to love this place. The customer service was super weird, the lady was rude over the…read morephone when asking what's popular (uhmmm everything?) like that is a helpful response. Their coffee was alright, nothing crazy. Prices were high for the quality. We ordered the burger two nights while in town, and they were completely put together differently the second time and it was not good. Sad since they're so expensive. Also arrived at 9am (when they open) and nobody was there. We waited 10 minutes before leaving and going someplace else which was so unprofessional. The space is cute, small and their baked goods were worth it. They've got the vegetarian market cornered in the area which is nice for them, but they service and quality could be improved.

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Northtown Coffee

4.3(184 reviews)

0.5 mi

I've returned 2 more times here... the vibe is really great…read morethe staff is so super friendly the drinks are tasty! the last visit...my daughter wanted food and by the time we came here the food was gone =( i appreciate that they don't over purchase since that leads to more waste. We got a coffee and decided to head elsewhere for food... will still come back again in the future...but we did explore and find other cool coffee spots around town!!

Unfortunately they were out of a lot of things (burritos, ice, everything bagels), and what we got,…read morethe matcha and The Rocket (specialty drink) weren't good.

Pastries and coffee menu

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Slice of Humboldt Pie

4.5(432 reviews)

0.2 mi

This Place is where it's at! Empanadas were *Chefs kiss*…read more Spicy Caesar salad was simple yet delicious Chicken pot pie hit the spot

I love that this place has both sweet and savory pies!! I came here with my parents for dessert one…read moreevening and we each got a generous slice of pie (pictured). We tried the banana cream, peanut butter, and cherry pies. The slices came out pretty quickly and all were quite tasty. Unfortunately I was too full to finish my piece. The real showstopper to me, however, was the veggie curry pot pie that I tried later in the week. We ordered to-go so I didn't get a picture but that pot pie was awesome! It was super flavorful and warm and comforting, all contained in an individual sized pot pie. I would come back for that meal and to try more of their savory options for sure.

Veggie Pot Pie - 5" individual

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Chicken pot pie

Los Bagels

4.1(417 reviews)

0.2 mi

I've been coming to Arcata for the past 10 years and Los bagels is one of the places that stands…read moreout in my mind as outstandingly Humboldt in spirit. They make bagels with a delicious fusion of Latin American flavors. With quick prompt service and quality ingredients you truly can't go wrong. This last time I went, I had the privilege of sitting in their backyard patio which had great sun coverage with their fold up umbrellas. They even had a set of cornhole and a basketball hoop and ball! Quite the family friendly place! I loved it!

Disgustingly stale bagels and terrible customer service…read more I get it, this is a small city and I am sure it gets even smaller when college kids go back home for the summer. When I arrived in the morning, it was very busy. I liked the decor of the inside & outside, specifically the themed mosaic planters. I honestly had higher expectations since this place was decently rated, but I was disappointed with the quality of the bagels. They were so bad that a store bought bagel would have tasted fresher. The girl working the register was rude and unfriendly. Overall, I would not come back here and luckily, I live nowhere near this place. I've had fresh bagels from many cities, small and large, yet somehow Los Bagels were the worst.

Arrive early for parking!

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Good morning hangout

Mia Bella Cupcakes

4.3(66 reviews)

0.2 mi

Cute place with options for gluten free and vegan cupcakes! Their gf one was peanut butter.read more

This place is slightly off the main square, but it has so many options for cupcakes, its worth the…read morestop in. The lady at the counter was super helpful with picking flavors and they even had gluten free options! The cupcakes are so pretty its like little art pieces but they are edible. Its a small cafe, very pink, more of a grab and go situation but you could sit if wanted, we took ours to the square though and I think that is a great plan for anyone else looking for just stop in.

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Beck's Bakery

4.9(14 reviews)

2.6 mi

Found Beck's at the farmers' market in arcata. We were looking for fresh bread loaves…read more Unfortunately, he said that he is primarily focusing on sweets right now (early 2026). I was bummed, but decided to try one of the sweets. I chose the sourdough babka. It was still warm and the chocolate and cinnamon blended so well together with a hint of sourdough throughout. I was not disappointed in the flavoring, but though it was decent sized, the price point was a tad higher than other offerings from other bakeries. But, beware, the chocolate babka is not really available elsewhere, so it may be worth it to try.

This woman owned and operated bakery is absolutely worth checking out. You will taste the…read moredifference in the first bite. Beck's uses locally sourced grains and stone mills them. She doesn't sift the flour like big commercial bakeries do so it still has the germ and bran in tact. As Beck's likes to say it's good for your gut and full of fiber! Our favorites are the rye crackers or bread, the sliced sourdough and the chocolate shortbread cookies! You can find Rhonda at the local farmers market or join her bread club on line at https://www.becksbakery.com/

West End Rye!

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Here's the owner Rhonda appreciating some grain fresh from the farmer!

Brio Breadworks

4.5(33 reviews)

0.4 mi

Bread is delicious. Knocked a star as attendent stop talking when I was giving information and did…read morenot respond

Wow. Just wow. So good!!! Do not visit or pass through Arcata without stopping in at Brio…read more I had the herb and cheese omelet and it was phenomenal. The chef here understands eggs and I'm here for that. Nothing worse to me than eggs that are overcooked and my omelet was expertly prepared, removed from the heat and allowed to finish cooking with its own heat. And the herbs added were delightful. This came with a multigrain toast and that was also very good. My dining partner had a breakfast sandwich on a toasted croissant and enjoyed it very much. It came with 2 eggs, prepared to your request and a generous portion of ham. The latter, I'm told, was the best ever, from anywhere, while my plain coffee was lovely. The staff here is very friendly and helpful. There is table space inside and outside. On the morning we went, it was still a bit cool outside so we stayed indoors and felt comfortable especially since the doors were open. I must try some of their other baked goods the next time I'm in Arcata - they all looked glorious!

Herb and cheese omelet

Ham and egg breakfast sandwich

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Sourdough

North Coast Co-op - Arcata

4.1(115 reviews)

0.1 mi

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Great selection of foods. Very fresh, clean ingredients.. can we just talk about how awesome the…read moretea aisle is?! I prob spent 45 minutes in that section alone, we're not saying how much I spent . If I lived up there I'd be broke.

I hadn't been back here in over 30 years since I was around 20 years old. I forgot how great a spot…read morethis was. I remember meeting people here a a youth and all the good memories started coming back. I guess I am a little bias as I had a wonderful youth. But on top of that. The staff here are so sweet. The produce and fruit are the best ever. Everything I purchased here was excellent and the people were wonderful. I have to come back again just to experience. I brought my 14 year old on a father daughter road trip and I am so glad we stopped here. My daughter never had cherries as good as the ones here. The other fruit is amazing as well. We loved it.

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Don's Donuts Pizza & Deli

4.1(227 reviews)

0.1 mi

Originally I intended to grab a pie at another restaurant but upon arriving I found out that place…read morewas no longer in business and this ended up being the next place nearby. It's conveniently located near the town square. Upon arriving I noticed a person cleaning the storefront window. Then I walked in and noticed how clean the establishment was floor, tables and condiments bar. Even the donut case seemed spotless. The donuts looked amazing, I just couldn't pass up getting a few. I had a half pepperoni and half combination pizza and it was not greasy or soggy. Headed out to the dunes to watch the sunset and eat pizza. Best way to finish the day. Super friendly staff, smiling the entire time.

Donuts. Donuts for da cheap. Pizza for da medium. Perfect place after getting shit facedread more

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Raven F.

8 years ago

I feel sick leaving this review, but it has been a long time coming. Like so many places in Humboldt the espresso is the main concern. From too much foam for a latte, to over an 18 second shot, to not stirring the shot and chocolate in a mocha this review starts. The basic hot coco- How hard is it to make a latte? Let alone a basic hot chocolate. Baristas should add the chocolate (proper amount) then steam the milk with barely if no foam. Then slowly add the properly steamed and tempted milk and stir then top it off with whipped cream. The basic latte- Lattes are the easiest espresso drink to make. The shot should be no more then an 18 second pull. The milk should be 160 no less barely no more. If less the latte will be cold and if more the milk will be burnt. When hitting 130 stop and let sit for a second making sure you did not go over the desired foam ratio. The milk should reach 160 and then you won't burn it by steaming the absolute shit out of it and trying to force it to 160 and then letting it rest. The basic cappuccino- It's the same detail of a latte just with a tempt at 125 and more foam. When you let the cappuccino rest after a few seconds move the steam pitcher in a circle and a foam egg will form. That is an ideal cappuccino. The basic mocha- Add the latte and the hot chocolate together same methods at a tempt of 160, stir the shot in with the chocolate to melt and add the milk. Top with whipped cream and your set. Easy right?! The basic foam art- Hey no one likes taking the lid off your espresso drink and there low and beholds is tons of bubbles of foam. Ever fill a sink with a nice half inch soap foam on top no bubbles to be seen? That's the texture that the foam on any espresso drink should be. If there are a few bubbles tap the steam pitcher on the counter to break and reveal a beautiful smooth foam. The basic barista- No such thing a basic barista is a Starbucks born freak who acts like they know the legitimate way to make any espresso drink. It's more along the lines of "I'm a basic barista who knows how to make fake drinks that are over priced!" Well that's it for this review! I love the bread and the place but work on that basic espresso and I'll change my review with a gleaming smile and 3-5 stars. Have a great day, wouldn't order the espresso but would recommend anything else about the plac So I'm changing my review based off of a latte i had. The milk was perfectly tempt and the foam was smooth with a beautiful basic design. The only reason I'm holding back a 4 star as far as the espresso is concerned, there was way too much foam. At least two inches, which is still sadly a problem here. Over all it was a good experience and I'm happy to change my review. read more

Grosten G.

10 years ago

We can't recommend Cafe Brio with much enthusiasm. During the spring and summer of 2016, things there seem to be getting markedly worse, not better. Namely... 1. The place could use a thorough cleaning. It feels greasy and looks dirty inside. 2. Most of the staff working behind the cash register and delivering food to your table seem disinterested, slow, frustrated, careless, and contemptuous of customers. Sad and a bit off-putting because with that attitude, it makes customers feel lousy and that just contributes to an uncomfortable atmosphere. 3. The food and drinks have always been overpriced and coupled with poor or even rude service, it feels like one is being taken advantage of and that hurts. 4. Some customers allow their dog to run free and that is just an accident and lawsuit waiting to happen. We like dogs but unfamiliar ones off leash or on a leash and not being controlled just gives the place an additional sense of being hazardous. 5. Cafe Brio has become excessively noisy: Periodic really loud crashes of dishes and such and music playing too loudly. Again, contributes to an atmosphere that grates on you. At one time, Cafe Brio seemed like a friendly community place to go. Increasingly, it seems to be populated by unhappy employees, unhappy customers, and overpriced items offered for sale. Ouch. Hard to watch, harder to participate in. We don't go as often as we once did and each time we go, it is with trepidation and some angst. Ugh. A nice or even okay place gone mostly bad. :-( read more

Sadie S.

16 years ago

Love the food, love the charm. The coffee is sooooo strong, which is a good thing. It tastes wonderful. Love the Avocado Grove, however, I wish they'd make more per day so I could get one when ever I wanted. (they are usually sold out by the time I take my lunch break). My only complaint is...(please don't be offended, because I truly love your food and am just giving some constructive critiquing) Please get a better exhaust system. I would eat there every morning, but when ever I go in there, I end up smelling like a greasy kitchen for the rest of the day, and can't smell like that at my job in customer service. I can also smell when a customer who comes into my work has been in Brio. It's very distinct and will actually fill the room, just by lingering off of another customer. I know it's probably hard to get around, being a bakery and all, but other bakeries don't seem to have this problem. Maybe just an additional vent with a fan in the dining area would solve it. I've heard others speak of it as well. I usually will only eat there, if I can sit outside. It is always busy there though, so maybe most people don't mind, but if you have to be some place professional, it's not a great place to stop before hand. Sorry. I really do love everything else though. xo read more

P B.

6 years ago

Please, can a manager or even Serge get back to me about this: My name is Pablo, I have been choosing Brio in particular for my Saturday morning coffee and breakfast since 2007. I have developed food allergies. I am grateful that you have some gluten free options. Lately, my digestive system does not appreciate animal milk and my favorite drink is: a gibraltar. I have been trying to find a substitute but with no success. I order a gibraltar with oat milk and your system does not like it; I order a cappuccino with oat milk and the result is gar enough to be enjoyable. I ordered today an espresso with oat milk and I got a cold drink. Could you introduce gibraltar with oat milk or could you suggest an equitable caffeinated drink with oat milk. Thank you, I am sure that I am not the only one. Pablo read more

eric f.

16 years ago

Every time i come back to the bizzle (home i guess)....i ALWAYS end up at Brio for breakfast the morning after... What can i say....their coffee is like crack....bread is phenomenal and their pastries and desserts/sweets are out of this world!! A bit overpriced, but you get what you pay for here!! Most likely the ONLY cafe I've ever been to here in CA which has somewhat European quality, standards and taste... The staff is super friendly and always a pleasure to deal with. I come back every time! :) read more

JADA B.

7 years ago

My only caveat with this place is the extraordinarily long wait time to put in one's order; the employees seem to have a hard time with multi-tasking. But assuming you have at least 15 minutes, they make literally the best cup of coffee in town, and their baked goods are of French caliber. I have yet to try anything they served that was not delicious. A bit pricey, but worth it, as you use the highest quality ingredients and their baker is very skilled. read more

Genevieve S.

2 years ago

Absolutely delightful experience at Cafe Brio! From the moment I stepped in, the cozy atmosphere and friendly staff made me feel right at home. The coffee was good, and the pastries were divine. I appreciated the attention to detail in both the food presentation and the decor. A perfect spot for catching up with friends or enjoying a peaceful moment alone. Can't wait to visit again! read more

Kevin W.

13 years ago

Pretty cool to find a place like this on the plaza in Arcata. Very similar to the trendy corner bakery / restaurants in the larger cities. The coffee is amazing and probably is the best thing about this place. I wish the weather were better so that sitting outside was more appealing. The indoor seating is small and generally uncomfortable during busy times of the day. read more

Mario M.

8 years ago

There's waitress here who is fantastic. I don't know her name she wears all black maybe 40 years old. Anyways she's always smiling and the rest are the most pretentious barista's and waiting staff I have ever encountered. It must be hard for her to work there amongst. Geez, it's an eggs Benedict not the holy Mary mother of Christ holding her uterus read more

Jude A.

3 years ago

I would give them a 5, but they allow DOGS around the food displays and in the dining rooms. This morning, two 50-pound "service dogs" were jumping on customers. Owner picks one up to carry it around with hair and slobber flying!!! Whatever happened to Humans Only? WTF, dogs are health risks and not paying customers! read more

Frostytank Z.

9 years ago

yo brio got that coffee that you love drink on.. and their cookies are so flippin' good.... its a little on the pricey side but who cares about moneys in humboldt anyways.. go to brio and get a cookie in coffee FAM read more

Shanna J.

148

11 years ago

amazing place, love the coffee and the pastries.. only thing,, they only poach eggs,, sup with a scramble guys??? im not a big on the poached eggs.. still a 5 star because of the cookies, and coffees read more

Zack N.

9 years ago

Good food but had to wait in a long line for it. The pastries are the best, and the breads are very tasty. But they do run out of food. Coffee is a-OK. Wish the wait was not so long. read more

Tom H.

1761

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247

8 years ago

After waiting in the long line most everything was sold out, then no seating available. I'll give it another try on a less busy day, if that's possible. The food is ok. read more

Cara B.

8 years ago

service was very very slow, waited about 45 minutes for a burger and a sandwich. The good isn't that bad at all, just wish the service could be better. read more

Renee B.

10 years ago

Great food, good service. Everything was great, I just wish they were available to answer phone calls when I have a question. Overall I give it a 4! read more

Samantha A.

9 years ago

great place for a cup of joe,, best cup in humboldt.. a little bit hipster a little bit humboldt love this place,, been going here for years read more

Hunter F.

8 years ago

Great food, great desserts...everything tastes delicious and fresh. Friendly service, great location. One of my favorite places in town.

Frosty Tankles T.

9 years ago

great cookies, great pizza, great cupcakes, great coffee its like tartine in SF but not as good (but thats ok cause nobody is) read more

Beth M.

11 years ago

great place, a little pricey but isn't all of California.. Quality coffee and pastries, great staff.. my go-to spot in arcata. read more

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