One of those places where the owner is there and knows everybody. Was there for breakfast and had a…read more'granola cake' which was news to me. It was delicious, and I still don't understand it. I make oat cakes and they are dense, this was fluffy ... but not saggy. Excellent. Beware of portions. My son's chicken fried stake was gigantic.

Great locals breakfast place, just out of the way off School Street. Stopped in recently for a bite…read moreearly one morning while in town. This little eatery was busy, an old school feel inside there's not a lot of tables here, and seating is both inside and out. Friendly staff, was kind and helpful. Our server who is also the owner, dropped off a couple menus on her pass through and returned with two cups of coffee on her way back. After looking over the menu, I opted for the Ambers Breakfast Tots. Tater tots loaded, with cheese, gravy, an over medium egg plus one added and bacon crumbled all over. This is a seriously good breakfast. Filling and hearty, that hit to spot for me. 4 Stars a solid choice for breakfast 01181

Excellent food options (and what a sizable menu!) The coffee…read moredrinks are really good as well. Ample sitting room inside. Parking is a little rough, but not debilitating. Food came out quick even for our party of 9 and was hot and fresh!

Organic coffee! That's great. I also got a golden milk…read morelatte which is honey- sweetened. I asked for light honey and it was good. The frittata had been made in bulk in a square pan, and my rectangle serving was missing a chunk at one edge, but the flavor was pretty good. My husband had pulled pork hash and he enjoyed it. There are lots of baked goods here as well, and it is across from an elementary school; I suspect kids get a nice treat after school some days!

My wife, son and I came here for breakfast while in town. We were looking for places that felt…read more"small town" and boy this place hit the spot. Classic breakfast diner joint, friendly staff, great food, what appeared to be a few regulars at the counter enjoying some food before the day began. We loved it. Our food came out and was spot on. Good portions, strong coffee. We left with full stomachs and smiles. Our waitress even gave my son a balloon on our way out. If we ever pass through town again, we'll for sure eat here again!

Papa Joe's, Ferndale, CA…read more Some places earn their reputation not by chasing trends but by simply refusing to change. Papa Joe's in Ferndale is exactly that kind of place. It has been a fixture in this town for over 35 years, and if you walk in expecting avocado toast and oat milk lattes, you are in the wrong building. What you will find is honest, unapologetic diner food cooked by someone who actually knows what they are doing, served in a room full of deer heads, dairy association flags, and enough history to fill a book. The story behind the place is worth knowing. Papa Joe's was opened by Joe Alexandre, who came to Humboldt from the Azores at age 12 and went on to build Alexandre Family Farm into one of the most respected dairy operations in the region. When Joe retired, he and some colkegues bought this spot and described it as a daycare center for retired dairyman, a place where the old guard could gather, play cards, and hold court. Joe has since passed, but the building is still owned by his wife & partners, the spirit of the place is completely intact, and the same waitstaff that has been there for years is still holding it down. The kitchen is now in the hands of a classically trained chef who previously cooked at Curly's and Ridgetop Cafe in Fernbridge. That pedigree shows up on the plate. The omelets are the move here. You pick one meat and two vegetables, choose your cheese, and decide between home fries or hash browns, then pick your toast. I go sourdough and hash browns every time without thinking about it. It is straightforward at Joes, perfectly executed greasy spoon cooking, the kind that does not need to explain itself. The hash browns come out shredded and crisped up just right, the omelet is fluffy and generous, and the whole plate delivers exactly what it promises. They never used to have biscuits and gravy on the menu, but this chef makes them fresh every day now, and they are the best biscuits and gravy in southern Humboldt County. Full stop. Thick sausage gravy, proper biscuits, stick to your ribs, and completely worth every calorie. The vibe in here is unlike anything else in the county. On the walls you will find deer mounts, flags from the Mexican, Portuguese, and Humboldt dairy associations, and artwork that has been hanging in the same spot for decades. They have freshened things up just a touch, but the soul of the place is exactly where Joe left it. The menus were recently redone and they tell his story, which is a genuinely good read while you wait for your food. They also now accept credit cards, which is a welcome change from the cash only days that caught more than a few people off guard over the years. A couple of things worth knowing before you go. This is not the spot for low carb substitutions, side salads, or specialty coffee drinks. You get black coffee, or you doctor it up yourself at the table with the cream and sugar that's already sitting there. The menu is focused and traditional, and that is intentional. They also do lunch, with solid options including a French dip and a good egg salad sandwich, and clam chowder on Fridays that I have not tried yet but fully intend to. If you are someone who needs a lot of options or wants a modified order, this may not be your place. If you want real food cooked well in a room full of history by people who care about keeping a tradition alive, there is nowhere better. Papa Joe's is a four star spot in the best possible way. It is not trying to be five stars, and it does not need to be. It does what it does better than almost anywhere else in the county, and that counts for a lot. Ferndale is worth the drive on its own, and stopping here while you are in town is non-negotiable.

As far as vibe goes, Redwood Cafe nails it. You walk in and it immediately feels warm and homey…read more Let me start by saying, the service was 5 star. Attentive without being overly so, nailed our orders of four w one custom burger. Just great. The menu has a solid mix of breakfast and lunch items. My wife doesn't do breakfast and I love breakfast so it is the perfect menu for us. My mom and I love benedicts and they have four to choose from. My wife went custom burger. Mother in law - toasted english muffin w sausage. Mom had the California Bene and loved itI had the Florentine Bene - mine was not as good. The dish needed bigger tomatoes and one of my poached eggs was hammered. To be fair, benedicts are a tough dish but I make them all the time so it's doable. I would think omelettes or more traditional breakfasts would be better choices. My wife's burger was solid and again, the overall experience was excellent.

Food is absolutely delicious! Waitress amazing and very attentive. Our family was very satisfied…read more The restaurant is rustic in decor and very family friendly. We will definitely dine there again! P.S. Garlic fries are fabulous! Enjoy!

Rolled into The Greene Lily for a Sunday morning breakfast @ 9am…read more My crew of 5 were greeted by staff minutes prior to opening time. Staff here aims to please with coffee and water being poured routinely throughout the breakfast. My table had a highlight of orders to include the 2x2x2, Chipotle Benedict, Backwoods Benedict, and my Chicken and Waffle Sammy. Prior to ordering breakfast you must try the beignets! Fresh, tasty, and hott! Not only was the service excellent and food tasty the historic building this restaurant sits within makes for a unique dining experience. 5 stars! I'll be back.

I was given the recommendation to eat here by our AirBnB host Jennifer, from up in McKinleyville…read more This place was wonderful. Cute colorful building, clean, and smelled wonderful walking in the door. We ordered the mimosa flight and it was fun to have our waitress choose the flavors for us. This arrived on a long plank in the cutest mini mason jar glasses. Then we ordered a side of French toast, a Bloody Mary (it had a tahin rim!) and the half and half, which is a half order of the regular eggs Benedict and a half order of the backwoods Benedict. Both were incredible! Eggs cooked perfectly, buttery smooth hollandaise sauce, and the freshest rosemary breakfast potatoes I have ever had. Not greasy at all, just beautifully cooked and full of flavor. The service was lovely and fast. We look forward to coming back again.

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.

It was worth the wait! We arrived to dinner with a 30- min wait, but were able to have a glass of…read morewine & beer in the gift shop. (If you are cold, plenty of jackets/hoodies for sale!) Restaurant felt like a small old-time diner, with a few counter seats as well. We had the creamiest/thickest clam chowder ever--full of clams. Calamari was served with fries & two dipping sauces. I enjoyed the fresh catch special--albacore tuna. Served with tasty zucchini as well! Would recommend if you are in the area.

My friend took me here for lunch, and arriving around 11:30 was perfect bc we were seated…read moreimmediately. Shortly after, the sea of people started coming in, so we definitely timed that right. My friend had been raving about their clam chowder, so you already know that was going to be an absolute must. Then the host mentioned one of their specials was a BLT with heirloom tomatoes and basil aioli. Say less. She had me at BLT. I ordered a bowl of clam chowder and the BLT, while my friend went with the clam chowder bread bowl and a side salad. My chowder arrived well before my friend's bc they were still toasting her bread bowl. Unfortunately, enjoying my soup became a bit of a waiting game bc the soup spoon I was given was visibly dirty. I asked our server for a replacement, but it never came. By the time we asked another server for a spoon, my chowder had started cooling enough that a film was forming on top. Not exactly how I wanted to start my lunch. The chowder was still warm enough to enjoy. It was pretty flavorful, and I appreciated that there was a generous amount of clams. Nothing worse than potato chowder posing as clam chowder. Definitely not the case here. I also had a taste of my friend's bread bowl, and I can see why she enjoys that version. That garlic butter on the toasted bread definitely elevates things. Now, let's talk about that BLT. First off, I LOVE a great BLT. When our server brought mine out, my jaw dropped bc I was NOT expecting a double-decker sandwich. This thing was massive! I loved the use of heirloom tomatoes, but the basil aioli was a bit much for me. Each layer of bread had a hefty spread, and it completely overpowered the bacon. I eventually gave up on the sandwich as a whole and just ate the bacon and tomatoes. And that's when I realized they weren't using thick-cut bacon either. Next time, I'd definitely ask them to hold the basil aioli and give me good ol' mayo instead. Sometimes you just want your BLT to taste like a BLT. Despite a few misses with our lunch, I can appreciate what Trinidad Bay Eatery has going for it. It has that nostalgic, homey feel of a longtime mom and pop spot, and judging by the number of people waiting to be seated, they've clearly built themselves a following. Would I come back? Yes. There's enough on the menu that I'd be willing to give something else a try. And if that BLT special makes another appearance, I know exactly how I'm ordering it next time.

We were traveling for a graduation and we found this breakfast spot kind of on accident. The food…read morewas so great that we came back the next day. I enjoyed the country scramble so much. They also have several great cocktails and a gourmet coffee bar. I loved it! Locally sourced ingredients and grass fed beef. The biscuits were obviously made from scratch. I'm sorry I didn't grab a pic... I should have, but I couldn't wait to dig in. Also, I should mention that the staff was kind and helpful. Very welcoming. Highly recommend.

Found this on Yelp and yes it was a good find. Service was outstanding and the food excellent…read more The locals were also friendly which was cool. I only wish I had more room in my stomach as I'd like to have tried some of the 'mess' dishes. Next time.... Well worth the stop.

Best breakfast I had in a long time! Two thumbs up. Highly Recommended. Cool little hidden gem in…read moreGarberville. And the staff had great vibes and even better customer service skills. Thanks again Loren, Cynthia, Bryan, and Christian. You made my visit even better :)

What a lovely little place. They even had organic ketchup,…read morereal butter and homemade jam!! Mushroom omelet was top notch, as was Anna's buckwheat pancake. Coffee was very good, but we brought our own heavy whipping cream. Please, Woodrose, stock up heavy whipping cream for those of us not satisfied with half and half!! Good thing I called first so we knew to go to Ray's and get our own before we came in. Lovely decor, very friendly and accommodating staff! We had a great Sunday breakfast after a disappointing Saturday breakfast at our previous Garberville go-to. We will absolutely be back!! Bravo!!

We found this! Jewel thank you, Yelp. If I could give it above a 10 I sure would…read more The food was excellent. The workers extra attentive. One of our best meals in our 800 mile trip so far. Highlights.. Orange juice and huckleberry syrup.

These donuts are probably in the top 5 donuts I've ever had and I seek out donuts wherever I go…read more My husband and I shared Browned Butter Caramel, Pineapple Guava, Raspberry, and Huckleberry Donuts. They were all fantastic. You really can't go wrong, but the berry ones were my favorite. The Pineapple Guava was a unique flavor that I enjoyed. The caramel was my least favorite, but I still enjoyed it. If I'm ever in the area again, I'll be back!