We took a day trip to the coast and came across this little joint. Good food and great atmosphere. Definitely a place to stop by and try.

I was visiting family up in Eureka, and I found this place on the web. I liked the name and the menu, so I came down to Fortuna for breakfast. It's a smaller place, with just a nice little coffee shop vibe. My server was Abigail. She was very friendly. I asked her if the name of the restaurant was a play on the TV show "Hells kitchen," and she confirmed that yes, it was. I thought it was clever. I decided to have the "vegetable mess. " Potatoes, onions, bell peppers, garlic, mild green chiles and eggs, "all messed up". It came Topped with jack cheese, salsa and sour cream. I had them leave off the bell peppers, and I paid a little bit more for them to add mushrooms and spinach. The "mess" came, and it was huge!! It was also delicious! The eggs were fluffy, you could definitely taste the garlic, and all of the veggies played very well with each other. The cheese was delicious, and it was just the right amount The chilies had a good flavor, and yes, they were mild The potatoes were good, and just the right texture as well. I liked the sour cream, and the salsa was not spicy at all. It had a bit of a smoky flavor. The thing was so huge, I had some to take home. The toast was a good quality sourdough, the coffee was great, and they kept my cup full. The price was reasonable. Thanks for a great breakfast. I will be back. read more

L's Kitchen - The "vegetable mess." - American Near Me - Fortuna, California

So we have slowly been making our way down the coast and food has been meh. Nothing to rave about and not much to complain about. Stopped here on our way from Trinidad to mendico. I cannot say enough good things about this place!! The food is amazing. The biscuits were sooooo good we got 6 to take home. Jeanette, our server was friendly, quick, and let my sassy pooch sit outdoors with us. The strawberry stuffed pancake was so decadent. My husband got the chili burger and I've rarely seen him Not finish a plate. He loved it, but it was a lot of food. 10/10 I would recommend this spot. We will be back!! read more

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Food was excellent, service was the best, the ambiance was fulfilling! Special shout out to Jeanette Dillion! My favorite waitress and bar tender of all California! read more

This place is amazing. Second visit here. The food is obviously fresh and made with lots of love. My orange creamsicle vodka drink was made with organic vodka and fresh vanilla. Our waitress was the best. We live about 30 minutes from here and talk about wanting to make special trips just to come eat breakfast here. Do yourself a favor and come eat at this Fortuna gem! read more

We tried multiple breakfast spots in the area during our stay, and this is THE ONE. The staff was kind and accommodating, the food was INCREDIBLE, and the back patio is great if you're dining with dogs. It was an overall mellow vibe here. The strawberry pancake is an absolute must, as was the Andy's. It was the best biscuit and gravy in the area for sure. Unfortunately I didn't snap any pics of the food - it was too good, and we tore right into it. Looking forward to returning! read more

Best chili & cheese omelette ever! The homemade pecan cinnamon roll warmed with butter bout put my wife & I in a coma it was AMAZING! read more

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Always delicious! Portions are perfect and the waitresses and staff are amazing! Only drawback can be seating if you hit em when they are busy! read more

Hands down the best breakfast on the North Coast. Service is excellent and the prices are very reasonable. Highly recommend.

The food and the service are consistently exceptional! You get that neighborly greeting and immediately feel this little piece of what service used to be. You're never treated like a stranger but instead invited to join them for a meal. The produce is fresh making terrific salads and sandwiches. I never stop in without a cinnamon roll to go. Literally, they have the best cinnamon rolls in the area. Whether you are looking for breakfast (which is served all day) or a tasty lunch place, L's Kitchen is where it's at! This is a favorite meet up spot for a meal with friends. They also have a reasonably priced kids menu so it's great for the family too. read more

Camping out in redwoods & looking for bfast. Read reviews & decided to give this place a try. My hubby is more of a potatoes & meat guy so was looking for more traditional bfast, nothing fancy, more hearty food. Came out to eat bfast at noon & was met with a car show outside restaurant so their menu was more limited. I had the French toast special which was perfect for me. It tasted fresh & delicious. Hubby had country breakfast plate & he ate the entire thing. He enjoyed it, but was busy on work calls. He said food was ok & that sausage tasted funny. He was also on a work call that was stressful so I don't think he is being fair with his tevIf you are hungry & want good food check this place out. It's small here, nothing fancy but food is good & won't disappoint. read more

L's Kitchen - French toast special - American Near Me - Fortuna, California

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I am assuming of you are reading restaurant reviews because you care about quality. This place came highly recommended by a lady who works at the hospital: The breakfast : home fried potatoes , eggs, hamburger patty , toast and coffee. Mediocre. It tastes like they buy the very cheapest eggs, meat and potatoes. The coffee was the weakest I've ever had in a restaurant. But I saw a big table of guys who are regulars were all eating real big good looking plates of sweet stuff, french toast, pancakes etc. The ambiance was dated: a basic little spot, kind of cute. Enjoyed that. And no complaints about the service, it was very good ! Felt comfortable there. But I am a bit on the picky side. Yet I am also no food snob. I would probably not eat here again. No judgement on L's Kitchen, they have been around a long time and Fortuna people like it just fine, and they are known for their biscuits and gravy and freshly baked cinnamon rolls. read more

Took my girlfriend and our daughter up to Humboldt, we got hungry. Food was excellent. Service was great! It's a small town breakfast joint! read more

Great country breakfast and lunch. Nice atmosphere. I'm a regular. They make the best eggs Benedict in town.

Nice ambiance. Great grandma food. Memoirs of yesterday when Sunday breakfast was with THE WHOLE FAMILY

Great food and staff. Chelsea was a great server. Pleasant anc helpful! I will return next time I am in Fortuna! Hope you do too

Chicken fried steak and homemade biscuits are the best in Northern California. Worth every penny!

We had one of the best breakfast that we have had in many years! My wife had the breakfast with biscuits and gravy. The biscuits were homemade and absolutely delicious. The gravy was absolutely perfect. The sausage was freshly ground and had a flavor that was great. I hope to return again soon. read more

Get the waffles with strawberries and whipped cream. Best waffle i've ever had. The service is great and the overall atmosphere is very welcoming. read more

As out-of-towners, we were just looking for a local stop for breakfast for us and our two teens. My husband ordered a Bloody Mary and instead of using their premade mix, they made him one just the way he likes it. Their breakfast was so good! Their sausage patty was delicious! Highly recommend! read more

The food was delicious, the coffee good. (Just not strong enough for me so I got an americano), the price was reasonable, the dining area and bathroom were very clean, and the service was outstanding. read more

Everything! Great food, great service and of course excellent staff. Service was speedy and staff was friendly! Recommend!!!

Great food. Great service. My dogs and gf were happy. Food was really good. Plenty of room for 3 dogs. read more

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Awesome service and awesome people we order a plate and we didn't realize it had eggs and they re made the plate no problem I drive from out of town just eat here read more

L's Kitchen - The mess remade with no eggs - American Near Me - Fortuna, California

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I love this place. We go for breakfast whenever possible. The only thing I'd say is the hash browns are over cooked and are like mashed potatoes. Everything else was delicious and cooked well. I will be back. read more

By far best biscuits and gravy in the No/Central Humboldt Co area! Also, good vibes good coffee local cafe comfort food and big portions using local farm fresh sources- love this place! read more

Food was average tasting nothing spectacular. Took a while for the food to arrive. Presentation was ok. Service and smiles were best.

A great place to get high quality meals "like mama makes em". The servers are always so friendly and willing to answer any questions you have. There are several food restrictions in my family and they are always mindful. The lighting and comfort level are perfect during a rainy day; did I mention their coffee? Never had a bad coffee from them, and I'm picky. Perfectly priced, I usually share a meal with my partner since their portions are so big. One of our favorite spots in Fortuna! read more

Stopped in for breakfast on our way to Crescent City. A little wait for the food, but definitely worth it. We ordered: Country Mess, Country Breakfast Chocolate Chip Pancakes and Denver Omelette. Everything was delicious. Sausage gravy was definitely from scratch. Just how you want it, homemade. Biscuits were fluffy and moist. Enjoyed every morsel. How were the pancakes? Let's say my son ate it in less than 2 minutes. Lots of chocolate chips. Denver omelette was fluffy and filled with lots of ham, bell peppers, onion and cheese. Hash browns were cooked just how I like it. Nice and golden brown with a crisp. So good, it was hard to stop eating it even after I was full. Country mess was a mess of goodness. Sausage was rich in flavor. Our server took very good care of us. We will definitely make this one of our breakfast spots. read more

Taste like you are eating at the best cook in towns home. Other restaurants in town are good but this is delicious down home grub that is like no other. I have eaten the same meal up in down California in Idaho and Montana and I have to say this one was the best! read more

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Delicious food and quick competent service. We had a turkey sandwich, chicken tenders, chocolate pancake and the country breakfast. It was all great. read more

L's Who is great eat here many of time services wonderful the photo below is called the mess and it was a mess a hot delicious yummy gooey cheesy mess! read more

L's Kitchen - The Mess! - American Near Me - Fortuna, California

The best buttered toast I've had in my entire life. The rest of the food was good too but GOOD GOD THE TOAST. Food takes forever to come out though so don't come starving read more

The staff and the food are super good. They take good care you, prompt and quality service. It feels like you're in an old school diner. It's a comfy place with well priced food that's delicious. read more

Excellent local gem. Good comfort food, great service. We love their breakfast 'messes' :-)

Really nice little place with friendly wait staff. The food was homemade and all tasted great. I had the French toast and got the patty sausage, you'll see 1 markdown because the initial sausage was small. My husband got the omelette and ate everything. The star of the show was the cinnamon roll, it was homemade and my husband won't eat anything with nuts in it but he ate the roll so that's how I know it was delicious. Highly recommend. read more

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We recently moved to Fortuna, and have heard nothing but great things about L's. Our waitress was very friendly and attentive. I asked if I could try the "famous" gravy. She brought me a small bowl, and it was fantastic! I ordered the country mess and my husband ordered the meat lover's omelette. The country mess was outstanding. I could taste the fresh garlic. My potatoes were crispy and flavorful, cheese was melted all the way through and that gravy was awesome...highly recommend! My husbands coffee never went unfilled read more

L's Kitchen - Country Mess - American Near Me - Fortuna, California

Very nice lunch. Smart, efficient service, nice atmosphere, lots to see in signage, wall stuff, good food. Cash only. I strongly recommend L's Special Grill for lunch. This is a grilled turkey sandwich topped with mild, green flavorful chilies and pepper jack cheese, all on grilled sourdough bread. Wonderful flavor, but must be eaten while hot (don't recommend for take out). Enjoy! read more

L's Kitchen - American Near Me - Fortuna, California

BEST BREAKFAST IN HUMBOLDT COUNTY! Razzleberry pancake is my favorite, along with their cinnamon rolls! You will not be disappointed! And they have Mr. Pibb soda!!! read more

L's Kitchen - a plate of food on a table - American Near Me - Fortuna, California

I had been looking for a breakfast place that opens before 7 (let alone before 8!) because there aren't many options in northern Humboldt. It was great! I'll be going back for sure. I got a simple meal - eggs, basic, and toast - it was delicious and exactly hit the spot. I'll be coming back for sure. Staff was real nice, too (and very hometown/small town vibe). While technically they open at 6, only the cook is there until 6:30. But she'll do all the tasks/positions until more staff arrives at 6:30. Nothing better than a delicious breakfast in a local place read more