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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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

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

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

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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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

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

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

Yum yum and yum! I tried the chocolate croissant, it's to die for! Cafe Brio is an open space, lots of room to socialize both indoors and out on their patio. They are located right off the main plaza in Arcata, a super convenient spot to be located at. Contactless menus and paying is available at this location. The service was very friendly, with smiling faces greeting you at the counter wishing you a good morning. Overall, I highly recommend this breakfast spot if you're staying in Arcata! read more

Cafe Brio - QR code menu and cute decor - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arcata, California

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It was my first visit to Arcata and breakfast was here two days in a row. The first I got surprised with a croissant when my partner got back. It was flakey deliciousness. The second visit we sat down for breakfast and dined inside. I had a ham/cheese croissant and some scrambled eggs/taters and it was delicious! I appreciated after I had ordered a few things al-a cart that the lady at the register recommended a meal so that it wouldn't cost me as much! Those kind of things are always appreciated! The food was delicious both days and they had some decent tea options for me! The coffee drinks looked pretty although it's not something I partake in. Will definitely be back when I return! read more

My friend and I were visiting Eureka over the weekend and stopped at Cafe Brio for a quick bite. The veggie quiche and bacon quiche were delightful! Very light and flaky on the outside and very tasty. The ham & cheese baguette and the turkey and Swiss baguette was good, but it could have more hand and more turkey in it, the 2 slices were barely visible nor could you taste it well, it's mostly baguette. Food came Fast. They have very good coffee. Bold but mellow. Staff was friendly. The cafe was clean and pleasant vibe. read more

Absolutely love this place!! It's so hard to find good bread and this place definitely has legit bread and pastries. It's so good! Their lattes are amazing! read more

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I moved to Humboldt about a year and a half ago and am totally mad at myself for waiting that long to try out Cafe Brio! I've gone twice now for coffee and have tried a few bakery items-- a chocolate croissant, a peach and blueberry danish, and a chocolate eclair. Everything was delicious! I especially loved the danish. The service was good and the cafe itself is very nice. I've got nothing but good things to say. I definitely recommend! read more

Ordered online and it was ready super fast and the employees were super nice to me. The place was super cute and the food was very good. I ended up getting a pre-made sandwich and a chocolate croissant and both were amazing. It is a bit more expensive then some places, but I understand since the place is super nice and the food is made with good ingredients. Would love to come back if I am ever in Eureka again. read more

Cafe Brio - Pre-made turkey and Swiss sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arcata, California

What a good find! This shop is adorable and located right off the main square in Arcata. I can't resist a good macaron so we started off our breakfast with a cookie. I got the pumpkin spice flavor and loved how strongly the pumpkin flavor came through, a very tricky thing to do with macarons! My husband got drip coffee and I got a pumpkin latte, both flavorful and warming. My sticky bun was made with laminated dough and the sticky flakiness was the perfect pairing. My husband got an almond croissant which he said wasn't overly sweet and paired nicely with his coffee. The perfect start to our day! read more

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

This is the place to be in the Arcata square. The coffee and breakfast menu are both delicious. They had a good assortment of gluten free (labeled wheat free on their menu) choices. The cafe has both indoor and outdoor seating options, and the people who run it are tight with the local student community so it was cool to see them greet people by name. They are friendly and personable. Must try if you're in the area. The hash browns are the best I've ever had- get them with a side of avocado for an extra creamy bite- so good! read more

Cafe Brio - Cafe and Vino! This place has it all! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arcata, California

We ate here twice during a brief stay over between redwood forest visits. This place is chic and calm, you order at the counter and then they call out orders as they're ready and ask you to clear your own table. Great coffee station - they made me a fabulous almond milk miel latte - and lots of pastries both sweet and savory in the cases in the front. They have lots of breakfast and brunch options and plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. It takes a bit of time to get your food but that's because they're making it fresh. I had the veggie omelette one morning and a breakfast sandwich the next, both were delicious. Plus we got some banana bread and chocolate chip cookies to snack on between hikes. It got fairly just at 9 am and later on the weekend shut also opens early and had no line at 7:30 am on Sunday. They have free papers setting out which encouraged us to relax and stay a while. Great spot in downtown Arcata (which is also very charming!). read more

Cafe Brio - Breakfast sandwich gone before I could capture it. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arcata, California

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Great Vanilla Latte. I wished they had cold cups to put the cold drinks in since the condensation made the compostable hot cup lose its integrity and my cup was unable to hold liquid after. Lost about half the latte. I ordered some cold items and a hot quiche to go. I wish they would have had a little communication about where to wait or that they were going to get the hot thing going or something. He got me my cold items and handed them to me, then looked at the line and said he could help whoever was next. I felt so uncomfortable I didn't really know where to go. So, I just awkwardly shuffled over to the side a bit. The barista was really kind and asked what I was waiting for and then told me I could stand here and that it should be out any minute. The food is incredible. I had a fruit and almond butter something, a brownie, quiche, and a yogurt parfait. I'll be back for the food and hope for better service the next time. (Honestly the food is so good they could have been rude and I'd still be back) read more

This is one of those bakeries where it's hard to walk in and not want to purchase one of everything that you see in the cases. We tried a sample of sweet and savory baked goods, and also grabbed a bag of "Ladybug" buns to take home. Everything is absolutely delicious, so you really can't go wrong here. A must stop for any visit to Arcata, located on the perimeter of the town's iconic central square. read more

Cafe Brio - Banana Bread, Snickerdoodle Cookie, Rosemary Potato Pastry - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arcata, California

the hasbrowns are a must try!! So delicious and crispy!! Staff was so sweet and the restaurant was nice and friendly

This is probably a 4 Star place but the aesthetic bumped it up to 5. I love when a restaurant can give a complete experience. The bread was a bit dense for me but it held up well for toast, sandwiches and became French toast at the very end on day 6. The croissants had good flavor and nice crisp. read more

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Always a pleasure to grab any of the pastries at cafe Brio. We've been going here for years and a favorite is the chocolate croissants. Every time we go to the farmers market the kids grab a croissant and munch on it while we walk and shop. Five stars for the incredibly nice staff and the always consistently good pastries. P.s. the coffee is a bit bitter but I still drink some every time hehe read more

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

This place is such a cute cafe. They indoor and outdoor seating. They have lots of different options from pastries and coffee. A great place to come and hangout with friends or study. read more

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

Delicious food, friendly staff, and a cute environment. It was super busy and popular, we would definitely go back. In fact we did! We checked out of our Airbnb and went back to get a slice of banana bread, a cookie, and two sandwiches for the road. Great little spot, highly recommend! read more

Cafe Brio - My handsome hubby and our delicious lattes. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arcata, California

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The vanilla latte was rich and just what I was looking for. I tried a few of the pastries and you can tell that they took time and care in making them. read more

Nice little place on Arcata plaza. Homegrown and fresh ingredients. I had the asparagus croque and my daughter had the eggs and potatoes.

We stopped by Cafe Brio for breakfast. The eggs were nicely cooked and although a bit crispy for my tastes, the croissant was good. The bacon was Neiman Ranch and was quite good. The oat milk lattes we had were quite tasty as well. There were 3 of us and we each had a breakfast meal and a coffee. With tip it was around $60. FYI: be ready to mask up. They were super masky. read more

Loved Cafe Brio on our way to Oregon. Delicious offerings in their outdoor setting. They have the COVID system down and are very efficient at managing people and orders while being safe and super clean. Their bread and pastries were amazing too. Thumbs up!! read more

Cafe Brio - Bread and pastries to go. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arcata, California

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The outdoor music today was too loud, quite random and unappealing. Choose a genre. Other than that mild annoyance, my breakfast was great & I come here for Sunday's NYT. Will remember to bring a sheepskin to sit on next time, the metal chairs are cold. read more

Cafe Brio - Please bus your own table, it's not that hard - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arcata, California

Was so happy to find this place has vegan options! And not only that the portions were really good. The sauce that comes with the veggie burger is kinda sweet which is not my favorite but it was all still really good and well made. Plus, despite the place being pretty busy, everyones food came out quickly! Was a great experience read more

Cafe Brio - Brio Veggie Burger - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arcata, California

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W O W ! Cafe Brio might be my favorite spot in Arcata! Everything is of super high quality here! We came in for brunch and ordered the soup, grilled cheese & salad plate, an almond croissant and an omelette with fries. Everything was perfect and just what we needed! The soup of the day was a celery soup and was super flavorful!! The grilled cheese was grilled to perfection and went perfectly with the soup. My boyfriend's omelette was fluffy and buttery and came with a HUGE basket of fries to share. Yum! What really was the cherry on top was the crispy, flaky almond croissant. omg! It was SO good and I want more just thinking about it! Of all the restaurants you can try in Arcata, I highly recommend Cafe Brio. And sit outside! Get a feel for the small town as it corners the center of the entire town. There's lots to see when you sit outside :) read more

Cafe Brio - grilled cheese, soup and salad for $12. Y U M! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arcata, California

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Stopped by during a weekend getaway and was super disappointed. First, the person taking our order was very short and unhelpful while trying to find alternatives for items that they no longer had. When we finally decided on an item, which was the salad of the day, it was mid. It was literally kale, avocado, oranges, and very little dressing. No flavor whatsoever. My husband had a sandwich and he's not hard to please but he ended up tossing the remaining half. Hope this was an off day for them cuz the reviews looked great but again very disappointed. I didn't even bother to take a photo of the food. read more

A very nice cafe right on the Arcata square. It has plenty of outdoor seating, which is nice for a variety of reasons, but for me specifically it accommodated both of my pups away from folks. The drip coffee was pretty good, 8/10. I didnt go for the single origin, but I suspect it would have been really good. The capps and lattes looked good, cant vouch for taste. I had the granola which for $1 came with fresh fruit on top. The pastries looked phenomenal but i told myself no. That wasnt easy! read more

Croque Madame is my favorite item. It's delicious and fresh ingredients. I usually get a Prosecco Mimosa to drink. The service is fast, even when they are busy. Our guests from out of town love the vegan options. read more

Everytime I come here it is just excellent service, everyone is very nice and respectful! The food is absolutely delicious for breakfast I normally get a chocolate croissant and I have tried half of there coffee drinks and every time it is just delicious! You have to try the Milky Way tart!! It is just an amazing café you could read a nice book here or study if you have classes it is just an amazing spot to go if you live or travel through Arcata! read more

As another reviewer noted, the almond croissant was superb! I bought a second one to take home. The quiche Lorraine was very good. The crust was flaky just the way I like it. read more

Cafe Brio - Almond croissant and quiche. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arcata, California

Great way to start our final road-tripping day. Delicious coffee, well prepared, & lovely pastries.

You would think by the looks of it that Brio is fantastic. However it would do well with some healthy competition. The dining experience is nice if the weather permits, but most of the food is just lackluster... Egg based meals are lacking flavor and cost more than they're worth. The bread from the bakery is quite underwhelming as well. It's hard to mess up coffee so there's that. My recommendation is get the almond croissant. That actually is delicious and pretty much the only reason I've given it three stars. read more