We stopped in Mendocino for a visit and had to swing by GoodLife for some treats. We got there…read moreriiiiiight before they were going to close at 2 pm (with still a line outside of the cafe waiting for seats), and while the cashier said the kitchen was still open and I could order food, I had already eaten lunch, and I just wanted to pick up some pastries and a drink to go for a snack later and/or breakfast in the morning. While waiting for my order, I wandered around the restaurant to look at all the merch for sale and found bags of yummy looking granola so I had to get that as well. The interior is very rustic themed, there's also outdoor seating on the patio beside the main indoor area. I love their business philosophy of helping the community and profit sharing with their employees. Perhaps this is why the price of the food is so high. While I didn't eat lunch here, I did peruse the menu and most items run at least $20+. (I.e. A wrap costs $21) I ordered the spicy Mexican Mocha with Almond milk. OMG...that drink certainly has a kick! More kick than I expected or prefer, it has a very strong chili flavor, so it wasn't something I enjoyed. I even asked them to try and dilute the drink with more almond milk but it didn't really help. I also picked up: Fig and almond roll Tahini Chocolate Chip (vegan) Cowboy Cookie - also so good! Banana Cream Tart Peach Frangipane tart Chocolate Croissant I enjoyed everything except the fig & almond roll - it was too dry for me. But the Tahini Chocolate Chip cookie was my favorite of the bunch! The parking situation is dire... not much parking in the area. My husband had to circle the streets while I jumped out of the van to run into the shop. So if you plan on stopping here for lunch, be prepared to wait in line for a while and cross your fingers for a parking spot!!

Overall positive experience at GoodLife Cafe. It was a serious wait, about ~40 minutes before we…read moresat down, and the process of getting on the wait list was quite chaotic. The food itself was overall quite good. The benedict was very good, and the waffles were decent, though the syrup didn't taste like real maple syrup. Overall recommended!

What a great little place to snag a tasty breakfast. Lucky to find this place on Yelp. Be advised…read moreit is a cash only. You can always tell a great locals spot and this place was filled with them. We were happy to score a table so we could enjoy our breakfast. We ordered the Belgian Waffle which is the dish they are known for. In addition, we ordered the breakfast burrito, fresh squeezed orange juice, and a hot chocolate. We loved both of our dishes but the Belgian Waffle did steal the show. It was probably the best Belgian Waffle I have ever tasted. The burrito was also good. Loved the OJ as you just can't beat freshly squeezed. Service was helpful but not too over the top. The space is small but there are quite a few tables if you come early. This place is easy to locate in downtown Ft. Bragg and parking is on the street. I would definitely recommend and return here again.

Saw the sign as you walk in Cash Only! Kinda wanted some…read morecoffee, so I went to the ATM in the back. Had to wiggle my way past the band that was playing. Went to order and the lady said Sorry the Expresso machine was broken. So I left. Ended up paying a $3.service charge for the ATM for nothing. Won't be going back

Great surprise! Nice coffee shop in a small town. We stopped by on the way home from Redding. Both…read morethe Abuaelita Iced Latte and a hot latte, delicious! Muchas gracias! 5 Stars

Stopped here on our way home from brunch, we ordered the blended cantarito drink I saw on…read moreinstagram. It was sooo good. I took a tres leches cake slice, it was so good. It wasn't overly sweet or soggy. It was just right. We will be back.

Five stars for the incredible staff! Don't worry, the coffee drinks we had were amazing as well…read more This little sit down and drive through place won me over when the barista offered me a multitude of options when they ran out of my first choice. Small but cozy and decorated with kitschy and cute decor, this coffee house/cafe offers coffee, tea, matcha, boba drinks, smoothies and fresh juices. They also have breakfast goodies and other items like muffins, burritos and frittatas. Everything is fresh and served quick. You can sit inside or there are also some outside benches overlooking the lake in the back. I was able to order a sugar-free blended mocha with sugar-free whipped cream. Ahem, REAL whipped cream. Yes it was fantastic and a great price as well. They have a huge variety of flavored syrups and options, protein bases and vegan milks and can create drinks on par with a certain windmill chain...ONLY better! Shoutout and thank you to the wonderful staff and especially to the sweetest barista ever, who helped me customize my drink to fit my dietary needs. It is a great place to stop either when in Clearlake or on your way to another adventure.

I'm a bit of coffee shop and there's very few places around the lake that I love but this is one!…read moreThe staff is always friendly and they get you a drink in efficient time! I appreciate that a ton in a county where it's rare to find those two things in one place. I usually just get a basic latte here but gotta start trying new stuff.

A great experience all-around! We got the Omelete a la Mexicana and a breakfast sandwich to go…read more Both items were delicious, hefty, and affordable! Ingredient quality was stellar too. Stop by if you can!

Food amazing. Service slow. But that's to be expected in a small authentic cafe. When you see the…read morelocals eating there and I was good. Had the huevos rancheros with chorizo and potatoes. Everything hot and tasty. One of the best Mexican cafés I've been to in a long time.

This place was fresh and had delicious baked goods. Coming from the Bay Area this place was…read morerecently priced and you definitely got a bank for your buck. I really like the empanadas and the cappuccino I got. I tried a few other things that were good and kind of can't go wrong with anything here. The staff were nice and helpful. There was also a really cool store attached next to the bakery.

Breakfast food is available until 11:30 AM, so keep in mind there are fewer options after that. We…read moreordered the cinnamon twist bakery item, which I loved -- they warmed it up for us, and it was so soft, just the right amount of sweetness. We also got a caramel latte. They only had a couple of flavored lattes, and the caramel taste didn't really come through as strongly, but I still enjoyed the coffee. It wasn't very strong, but still very tasty. It's attached to another store, which is very cute, and they have nice bathrooms as well -- a great stop whether you're coming from Mendocino or the Bay Area. Super friendly staff, and they were extremely fast with both the coffee and the food.

Cafe Beaujolais is THE Sunday brunch spot for this area. I don't even need to try the others to…read moretell you. As an annoying contrarian, I really hate giving anything 5 stars, especially a place that I think already gets enough love. But the food was just too good here. I really want to give it 4 stars because of the slight mishaps, but I just can't get the omelette out of my head enough to do it. If I had to describe the meal, it's normal brunch food on steroids. We ordered the mushroom omelette, pork belly fried rice, and a fruit cup. Sounds pretty normal right? Well, the mushroom omelette certainly looked normal, and then proceeded to light up all my taste buds on the first bite. The way they've seasoned this thing is just wonderful. FULL of butter and cheese, with this really immensely pleasurable saltiness throughout. And the mushrooms were not the ordinary brown and white button tops you normally get. It didn't have a single basic-ass mushroom in it. It was filled with enoki and oyster mushrooms, all fried beautifully with none of that watery gross taste. I'm not normally a mushroom fanatic at restaurants, but I absolutely gobbled this down. And plus, the potatoes on the side, as the picture shows, were gorgeously roasted. The pork belly fried rice was something else... much more in-your-face boldness in terms of flavor, almost too much for a breakfast dish and quite heavy. But very addicting. I was really pleased to find that all the rice was actually crispy, like it would be at the bottom of a hot stone bibimbap. They also do NOT skimp on the pork belly and shrimp pieces in it. It went down a treat. I was definitely not expecting to be impressed by a damn fruit cup, but I think the picture speaks for itself. It included nectarines and figs, which was a surprise, all perfectly ripe and fresh. My girlfriend also ordered the highball cocktail. It was not too sweet and pretty refreshing. The bad: Coffee was garbage, way too bitter. And the restroom situation isn't that great. But overall, the food was just too good to remove a star. The bill ended up being around $71 before tip. Book well in advance and don't skip this place. Next time, I'm trying dinner here!

We had a special back room for 18 and we had a great time! Food, service, private dining area was…read moreperfect. The capture was fantastic and the black cod was memorable. We also had coconut pie which was pretty fabulous! Loved it.

My husband and I love golfing at the Sea Ranch Golf Links. We were thrilled to see the cafe open…read moreagain. We grabbed two sandwiches at the turn. We had the pulled pork and bogey (a turkey and bacon sandwich). One of them came with a complimentary cous cous salad. They made the sandwiches pretty quickly and we were able to keep moving on our round. If we weren't golfing they also have some tables to eat at in the clubhouse or you can take them to go. We split both sandwiches and agreed they were each delicious and fresh. The cous cous salad was super light and bright but also very flavorful. I definitely recommend checking them out!

Had the most amazing Green Goddess Sandwich, pesto, turkey avocado lettuce provolone on a soft…read moreFrench roll. I will definitely be coming back for that sandwich.

Quite frankly, I had big expectations. Place came highly recommended from good friends…read more I should have known better when I ordered the brisket and the person behind the counter asked me if I wanted it hot or cold? Then I asked for moist... she didn't understand my request... the red flags were there, I clearly missed it! My bad! What I got was easily the worst brisket ever. It was so tough that my plastic fork could not cut it. Show leather comes to mind... My teen age kids had dry pulled pork sandwiches... not even bbq sauce could save. The sodas were fine!

I could have sworn I had a picture, but I must have eaten that too!…read more Was driving back from backpacking in Trinity Alps and was extremely hungry and just wanted to chow down on the first place we saw. Very happy J&J's Smokin BBQ was what we saw and stopped at to grab a quick bite. There is parking out front and a couple of chairs and table outside. The BBQ spot is right next to a small shop where you can grab some snacks and drinks for the road. The BBQ spot itself is pretty basic - you walk up and they have a couple listed items from bbq sandwiches, wings and even tacos. I grabbed the pulled pork sandwich and sat down to wait for the order. While waiting many many people were ordering the wings and tacos - so must be epic! Got the food and was pretty happy with it. Plenty of flavor with the spicy sauce and fresh slaw. 100% would stop by again!