This is not my first time into coffee break, everytime the ladies are so sweet and welcoming. BUT this blond girl working today that I have seen multiple times is always so cute and nice. But the thing is, she smiles at me like she knows me so well and I realized that's how she's smiles at everyone. So cute. Anyways I get a bagel and a coffee which is way too expensive in my opinion but they were super fast about it. The blond girl seemed to be like showing the brown hair girl how to make coffee which scared me bc what if the coffee I just bought was bad but it was actually really good. she was super nice and patient about it (teaching the girl). I wanna come in and study, definitely a coffee shop study vibes type of deal. read more

Great food and drinks! The baristas are all really nice too. I usually get a matcha which I'm very particular about, but they make it great every time. read more

Great coffee, good food. Really like the cute 1950s gas station decor. I got a rosemary vanilla oatmilk latte and it was so good i got another one the next day:) read more

Great coffee/breakfast spot, with personality and ambiance. Indoor and outdoor seating. In addition to usual coffee house beverages, they offer some great breakfast and snack options. Exceptionally friendly service. read more

Maybe food orders should only be allowed inside and not through the drive thru or have them pull over to the right so others can have a quicker experience? Not fair to wait 15 min for a coffee :( read more

This place is hands down my favorite coffee shop in the area. Cute and relaxing and a great place to study. My go-to is a hot quad mocha with almond milk and it is perfect every time! read more

The specialty bagel is the best breakfast sandwich in Arcata hands down. Trust me!!! It's so delicious. I always get a vanilla latte and a specialty bagel and it satisfies every time. I consider myself a breakfast sandwich enthusiast and the specialty bagel has me in a chokehold. Soooo good. read more

Coffee Break - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arcata, California

Very cute cafe with a good working atmosphere and kind staff. The bathroom was also nice. Unfortunately, the drinks weren't up to par. We ordered the iced rose matcha latte and peachy iced tea and they both don't taste as they're named. There is no matcha flavor and it just tastes of sweetness. The iced tea isn't sweet (which i don't mind) but it tastes watered down. The blueberry muffin was decent though. I still rated 4 stars because I'm no negative Nancy and the people were nice. I'm not too picky with my drinks TBH. read more

Coffee Break - Blueberry muffin - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arcata, California

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There was one car in front of me and I still waited about 20 minutes to get a drink, 10 mins to even get an order in. I was hoping for a quick and easy pick up but stopping here added about 25 minutes to my morning and made me late. Don't think I will be coming back not that great coffee either. Not worth it. read more

A sweet small place for good coffee and other drinks! They also have some tasty lunch items, with an emphasis on healthy. There's a little patio too to sit when the weather is nice. Service is friendly and prompt. read more

I visited Coffee Break during my recent vacation to the Arcata/Eureka area. First off, I'd like to start by stating that I observed none of the negative things other reviewers have experienced and criticized at Coffee Break. It was a warm day when I arrived. There were two sets of customers hanging outside enjoying their coffee. One couple had their Labrador Retriever with them - and he/she was sound asleep - sprawled out on the ground, enjoying a nap in the sun. Inside there were several folks drinking coffee and either reading or engaged in activities on their laptop PCs. I ordered a cold brew with room for cream - with an option for coffee ice cubes! I've never seen that offered before! So I opted to try out the coffee ice cubes! Cold brew was strong and tasty! And as the ice coffee cubes melted, you got a concentrated shot of cold caffeinated goodness later on! I'd come back here again. Service was good. #CoffeeBreak read more

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I like how friendly everyone is at Coffee Break. The cafe is a mellow scene, great for working and writing.

Such a darling place , with amazing food. I ran into the owner at Costco. She was buying top of line salmon for bagels, and was so nice . Her staff are warm and helpful , the room and outdoor area are so cozy . Highly recommend . read more

Coffee Break - My kitchen, where pie baking is a regular thing! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arcata, California

This is one of my go-to cafes for studying and working. Without exception, the staff is always so welcoming and kind- smiles all around and I genuinely feel like they are happy to help me. I often have trouble deciding what to get, and the folks that work here always happily give me their recommendations! They also provide current newspapers, magazines, and some games to play. When you approach or leave, you can stop by their little free library and take or return a book. The drinks are always great! And I love that they offer a number of medicinal herbal tea blends from Humboldt Herbals too! I do wish they offered some egg and dairy free baked goods, but I understand that's not super common in cafes. Also, I sometimes wish their seating was a little more comfy, as the metal seats can be discomforting after a while. But otherwise, truly an incredible place with incredible service. read more

We came here when visiting in the area and I got one of the February special lattes which was very good! It was vanilla and rose and both balanced each other well. My boyfriend got a rose-matcha latte which was tasty if you like matcha. We also got an egg bagel and a hummus bagel, both which were toasted perfectly and flavorful. They had outside seating which was cozy and I was able to eat with my dog. The baristas were very nice as well! Side note: I would not recommend getting the breakfast burrito, it was a bit dry. read more

Coffee Break - Vanilla-Rose latte & Matcha Rose latte & bagel - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arcata, California

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This coffee shop has great coffee, but the employees are very forgetful. Almost every time I come here something is missing from my order, it just happens too often. read more

Convenient wi-fi, friendly staff. Coffee and bagel were great! Comfortable space for computer work.

I love the coffee and the people that work here. Coffee is always good and no matter how busy, the staff stay upbeat and work well together.that being said food quality has gone extremely downhill, went in for a Bagel and coffee today and the bagel left me with a depression and loss of hope for humanity that food itself should not be capable of. The Bagel was barely toasted which I kindly asked to be extra toasted, cucumbers so thin you can read through them and now they squish it all together like a sandwich and slap it with a 9 dollar price tag. I will get my bagels across the street at murphys deli from now on and highly suggest the same. Sorry coffee break you have failed read more

I've been here a handful of times and I have had a great experience every time. I've enjoyed mimosas on the patio with friends and my dog and one of the girls offered my dog some water and a treat which was very appreciated. I've been in on my own and just enjoyed amazing bagel sandwiches as well as to die for coffee. It's a little busy in the morning but hey just come back a bit later and have a coffee. They also have great ice! read more

Amazing service, friendly staff, love the organic, local options! My favorite is fungi cacao, with lots of alternative milk options and local adaptogens read more

We went there on a whim, picked up hot chocolate, caramel frappe and white mocha for friends. I liked their white mocha a lot!

We had a quick stop while driving through town and loved this spot. Lots of outdoor seating and great service. I liked the cold brew and loved the All Day Egg Bagel. read more

What a great find! Breakfast items actually have flavor, especially the burrito. Drip coffee was great and the atmosphere was super friendly. I also appreciate how clean the place is. Definitely check this place out! read more

Frozen burritos microwaved eggs coffee cake tastes old frittata was mealy and tastes like a refrigerator Costco bagels aren't very good . Don't have what is advertised. Coffee is good price not. The bald guy is pretty awesome. Seems like the food and baking is lacking in a major way . 9 dollars for a plain old quinoa salad no thanks . read more

Nestled in our little neighborhood, this is one of our regular stops on our family bike rides! We love to play games on the outdoor patio area. Local kombucha on tap is a great alternative. read more

Iced sticky toffee caramel late with almond milk and a black coffee (both large) for 7.60$ delicious! read more

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The burrito was a frozen burrito I used to buy in college. It costs 3 bucks at murphys. It came out of the oven and somehow still tasted like a genuine frozen burrito that faked being organic. Can't complain about the coffee that much. Their iced drinks usually have too much ice. Their outside seating is nice. A stringed cheese costs 1.25 and so does a hard boiled egg. So there you have it. read more

I'm not a connoisseur of coffee nor do I claim to be. However, I know what a cappuccino is. Too often is it burnt or watery and the foam is just spilled milk in my cup. It's very upsetting when you have certain expectations for your coffee and they are not met. The Coffee Break did not fail me. The Coffee Break lived up to my order. The Coffee Break made me love my morning cup of coffee again. My coffee order is a double-shot cappuccino and they delivered it with kindness and smiles. Thank-you. read more

Coffee Break - Double-shot cappuccino while reading the morning paper. I love these kinds of mornings at The Coffee Break. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arcata, California

I ordered and earl grey soy latte extra foam. For those of us who know the art in a coffee/ tea drink when asking extra foam- we like our foam. When you give us soapy foam and the velvet texture isn't there it makes a whole difference when drinking it. $5 for shit foam. What a disappointment read more

Coffee Break - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arcata, California

The kindest, best employees with great coffee and really good breakfast! There vegetarian breakfast burritos are amazing! Every time I get Starbucks now I am disappointed because of how amazing Coffee Break is. This is the best place to stop before work in the morning. read more

This coffee place has ultimately the worst service out of any coffee place I have been to. Every single time I come to this place, I go through the drive through. I am always the second car in line, but somehow is always waiting 20 minutes. The woman in front of me actually backed up out of the line and left because she had not been attended to yet and was waiting for 10 minutes. I do not understand how this is acceptable for a drive through coffee shop. No one was inside being served either. Do not go here if you have plans in 2 hours because you will still be in line waiting. Thumbs down. Negative 5 on experience EVERY single time. read more

This place is absolutely disgusting. Not only is this the grossest excuse of a coffee shop I've ever seen, but they also employ the nastiest people in Humboldt County. As I left I noticed a wad of several black hairs floating in my coffee. Disgusted and appalled, I drive back to get a refund and make them aware of the health code violation. There I was met by a young blonde employee who was the rudest woman I've ever encountered on the job. She seemed frustrated to deal with my kind yet upset words and told me that wasn't her fault and they were likely my own hairs (I'm a red head) and it wasn't their fault. I began to tell her how that was impossible and she started screaming at me in front of other customer and using profanity and homophobic slurs. I left in disbelief and am FULLY boycotting this hateful and shameful establishment. read more

The coffee is excellent, and the service better! Clean shop and free WiFi makes it a great spot for a lunch date. Highly recommended!

Good espresso. Haven't tried the coffee but most of the baristas serve espresso with good crema. Bagels, snacks, the usual fare. Reliable internet, plenty of plugs. Total neighborhood joint. Many folks who come here know each other. The owner is super kind. Good local fliers/community board. Plenty of parking. Drive thru!! read more

Young lady working gave us three servings of quiche although we had ordered two. She was speaking Italian with one of our group and so we thought she gave us the quiche as a gift. Next time we went in she came up to my friends and said 'I hope you enjoyed your free quiche yesterday' with a snide tone of voice like we did something wrong. We stopped going. Update: I went back to buy some of the local pottery they have there and the new employees were WAY nicer. I spent over $100 on pottery and they helped wrap it in paper and found a box to carry it in. I hope I never have to see that rude barista from the previous visit again! read more

So far it is the only place in Arcata that continues to not get it. I ask for a double espresso and they tell me that all shoots are double. They give me a coffee that as soon as I put a bit of cream its temperature goes down to cold, meaning that their machine is not powerful enough. I stopped going there for months, today I went back and asked for a single espresso, well they give me again the two shoots and went cold with a little bit of cream. No matter what they can't make espresso that is hot and double or singles read more

Friendly service, and SO many choices on the menu. We already plan on coming back to try more options. Staff super helpful!

Super unique shop. Bakes their own pastries. Carries mostly local and organic products. Serves alcohol too! They have anything you need.

I participated in the drive thru today and got a delicious 16-oz soy double shot latte. Foamed to perfection! The Service was quick as well. However, I am very concerned about the lack of health and safety standards. The woman who handed me a coffee was wearing a homemade mask that covered only her mouth, and not her nose. She has worn this two days in a row. I love the coffee but I cannot return while my health is being put at risk. read more

This place is a gem! They use local Kinetic Coffee (one of the best coffee companies in Humboldt), have good food, and as always fast friendly service. Simple menu with the best prices in town. It's a no frills kind of coffee shop. If you ever find yourself in the magical kingdom of Sunny Brae, don't hesitate because this is the go-to spot ;) read more