I love this spot, one of my go to coffee places in town and the only place that's comfortable to sit in Arcata. Patio is huge and they always have a million new cool and inspired drinks to choose from. As someone with a dairy allergy I really appreciate their selection!! They've hired new staff in the past couple of years who are friendly and nice to interact with. read more

Cool little spot in Northtown Arcata. Not too hard to find, it's right along G street before you get to the freeway to exit out town. Parking is only street and around there, it's a little tougher to find, but not too bad. I walked there so it wasn't an issue for me. Walked in to find a pretty spacious place with fair amount of tables. Good study place I would say for students who are looking for a cool and moderately quiet place to study. Nice vibe with paintings and other posters on the wall. So now it's time to order something and walk to the counter to be greeted by one of the barista. He's having a discussion with one of his buddies and he keeps going... Until he's done before actually acknowledge me and asks me in an almost annoyed tone what I wanted... I'm like thinking, ok this guy just doesn't want to be here... But then again, I finish ordering and stand to the side, when I see him in the back with the other barista and their making funny faces to a selfie... Even more confused... Either he don't want to be here or he actually doesn't want to work... Anyway, same thing with the other barista, she was working but barely even wanted to go beyond just doing her job before. After dropping my drink off, she went back to the back to joke with her other co-worker... Now the reason why the rating is actually the coffee. In itself, the mocca frappe that I ordered tasted fairly good. It's got a good kick of coffee with the right amount of sweetness that I like. Pretty well blended with no chunk of ice and very good consistency. Pretty impressed given the people there... Slightly pricey, $6 for a frappe 20oz, which is a bit much. Even Starbucks don't cost as much. Anyways, my rating for this place would be a 3 stars for the good type of coffee and variety they have. Good space with nice vibe. What takes it down is the help. Just to say, a smile goes a long way and does also take away from however nice the place is. Parking didn't really account in the rating of this place. It's a small town, so I don't expect a Walmart parking lot. It's also on the pricier side for coffee. Not to be negative about this place, I do like to give second chances, therefore I would go again for another drink but crossed finger, people working there are in a better mood. Cheers! Time to enjoy my drink. read more

Ok, so five stars really?! So I give it to the barista who was working his behind off, but the girl taking the orders was very disorganized and the girl "cooking" moved at a snails pace. I watched flies landing on food waiting to be picked up, I watched another customer throw away nearly her entire waffle, and my everything bagel was average. To top it off, the homeless that hung around the front and alley of the shop was disgusting. As for the coffee, good coffee. The vibe, pretty cool. But five stars, how is that possible. read more

Here's my review (and I'll text you more info later): I wasn't expecting to come across such good food. I popped into Northtown expecting to get something quick just to tide me over for the morning, and omg...the breakfast sandwich I had was amazing. The biscuit they used for the bread was wonderful. Sweet, but salted just right, and was fluffy. It was a really special surprise. The kitchen staff are very friendly and personable, and were very excited to share their recipes and see them enjoyed by the community. Really! Do not miss out on such a good culinary experience! read more

Good vibes, good music and it's rarely packed. When I'm feeling stressed I come here to eat vegan desserts and gluten free snacks. I love hemp milk as an option for any of my drinks. One of the few places that has that as an option. read more

Absolutely the best coffee shop in town! The baristas are amazing and pretty cute ;) not only that the serve all organic products with locally made gluten free yummy treats! Mmmmmmm a must try!!!! read more

Northtown Coffee - Mocha Borga- chocolate mocha with orange extract- one of my favorite drinks!!' - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arcata, California

Nice coffee house. Real hippy vibe. Full service kind of place. The kind of joint that has coffee, snacks, beer, art, music. In short, the perfect place to hang out if you're a young academic type or young at heart. I'd give 5/5 stars if they had $0.50 coffee refills, but they don't read more

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The iced Americana is just what I wanted when we stopped in town. Nice, quiet atmosphere. read more

This place is expensive so I'll only go here on special occasions. But I really loved this place. It has a great atmosphere. Lots of indoor and outdoor tables to take advantage of their free wifi. I got the breakfast burrito and an iced Mexican mocha. The staff was very nice and friendly and very passionate about their coffee. I'm giving it 4 stars cause I loved the food and the atmosphere and the staff. But I didn't like the cost. read more

The first time I went to this cafe was for a poetry night. It was a lot of fun, and the cafe had a good vibe, and it was really cute inside, especially the local art. The selection of drinks was pretty great, you can get beer, coffee, kombucha, tea, a mushroom latte, and then buy some nice trinkets or a poetry book. It's everything I missed from my little hippie town in New York. Also, staff is really cool and helpful. If they had more snacks, I would be pretty happy because I think most of us people there for poetry are usually high lol. read more

Good food and coffee, but I think if they are trying to attract students with HSU down the street, they are very pricey. I got a sandwich and it was like $15... read more

Super tasty drinks, great environment, cozy and laid back. Everyone is super friendly and the poetry night is great! Support your local businesses! Definitely recommend!! read more

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

such a cute shop:) has the cutest art hung up and makes the best homemade hemp milk and has really good espresso! Also the staff are super nice read more

Pretty tasty breakfast sandwich and great tasting latte with vanilla, cinnamon, & nutmeg...perfect amount of sweetness.

I just moved here to arcata and this shop is amazing! The coffee is great and the employees are very kind. I met thr barista nick and he made me feel very comfortable and welcomed!I'll be back here for sure seems like a cool place to study and meet new friends! read more

Love the atmosphere , the workers are great , and , of course , the drinks were all great. Hot or cold , they have something for everyone . Very niche , but definitely in a good way. read more

Fantastic food, tea, and coffee. Not to mention a good beer selection, healthy snacks, and great service They have WiFi and plenty of seating, which makes it a great place to study or just hang out. Their cold brew is a perfect strength, and it's kept in a glass container, good for keeping the flavor pure. For healthy food, drinks, and a good vibe for any meal of the day, this is the place to go. read more

Overall, my experience here was unremarkable. Very little sets Northtown apart from any other hip coffee spot in the Pacific Northwest. The coffee was quite good, but that's to be expected from a coffee shop. My breakfast sandwich was mediocre at best, and both times I ate there the order was messed up. The woman running the register and taking orders is sweet and did what she could to remedy the situation, but realistically, I overpayed for food that underwhelmed and had to wait quite awhile in line to get an egg on my egg sandwich. My girlfriend was fine with the food, but not altogether impressed, and she found her chai to taste more like a garam masala milk sauce than a chai. The second time we came back she didn't get her tea for over half an hour after ordering it. All in all, the service was friendly, but neither prompt nor accurate. Unfortunately, this disconnect is what makes this place mediocre. Small tweaks in the communication between the Front and Back (specifically the woman behind the register and the kitchen) would make this place a much better experience. The atmosphere is nice, and they use quality ingredients. in its current state, I could understand stopping here on the way out of town headed north for a quick meal and coffee before the road, but when I have the choice I'll be taking my cravings for basic breakfast and coffee elsewhere from here on out. read more

I finally made a visit in since it's been Muddy Waters back in the day and to thankful surprise the coffee is delicious and made with extraordinaire, even their cups are awesome. Behind the counter crew are great, seemed tuned into the business, not just collecting a paycheck, much appreciated. Love the atmosphere, cool vibe but the two times I've been in, the tables haven't been clean, fairly grimy and freaks me out with it being cold season or setting my computer on it. Anyway this won't stop me coming, I truly enjoyed it!! read more

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

Arcata is my hometown, and this iteration of coffeehouse on this property is, in my opinion, the best that has ever been here. With a great selection of coffee and organic/vegan options that taste better than chalky pretenders at some other local establishments, the only reason this spot gets 4 rather than 5 stars is a midge of predatory pricing. This is the closest study-friendly cafe to campus, and as such enjoys a steady stream of the studious to keep the awesome Batista busy. With this in mind, North town would not suffer to make more competitive prices and ease up on the starving student budgets. Yes, coffee is a luxury... But its also part of a well balance insomnia-driven students life! (Also, may solicit more tips for your employees) As for specific awesomeness, I will highlight two things that make me stop in here whenever I am in town: First: a legit mocha Borgia. Orange zest in long pulled espresso create a savory rather than than sweet treat that is my absolute fave! I try to have this replicated elsewhere, but these guys are outright the best. Second: the help. I have had some great conversations with nearly everyone I have had help me here. The atmosphere must do them well, because I've never seen them spreading negativity or angst. Smiles and convoy shallow or deep abound from this group, and its infectious. read more

Super chill place, friendly staff, and good quality coffee! I tried the honey bee latte coconut milk and it was just right not too sweet and a good spike of waking up. Definitely check it out. read more

Twice I've ordered an everything bagel with cream cheese, twice I've received a plain bagel. It's a small detail but really does matter when you pay $4.88. Their coffee is also muddy waters, which will give you the muddy waters for the rest of the day. Ugh it's just in such a good location, the only reason I go. read more

Their lattes and espresso drinks are fiyaaaaa! And the ambient is great to crank out some homework. Their poetry nights are really dope too! Def recommend of you want to get a coffee by yourself or with friends. read more

This place has some really great, quick and delicious food! I met my boyfriend here for a quick lunch today. It was warm and sunny out (rare in February for Arcata) and they have a porch. Got the full size salad and the Club sandwich served with a genuine smile from the owner. Awesome spot to grab a bite to eat as well as your mid day Java fix. They had a fabulous looking specials board too; pumpkin spiced chai and matcha tea latte...mmm! Excited to go back and try those out! Even as we were leaving the guy working behind the counter wished us a happy day. You can tell there is love in this place. read more

Northtown Coffee - Deliciously simple! Organic & local salad with a sunshine filled porch to enjoy. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arcata, California

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my favorite place to do homework on Sunday afternoon. the vibes, food, and drinks all great. Best place for poetry on Tuesdays!

One of my favorite coffee shops in my cross country trip. Why? They have all sorts of events going on. Tuesday is Spoken Word (I didn't go but I'm guessing it's poetry night). Saturday they had live music (people from all over the globe would play from Spanish guitar to dark electro guitar). Sunday was comedy night (locals would come and improvise a few skits). In regards to the coffee, I ordered a few capuccinos and lattes and they were good. They weren't the best I've had but nothing to complain about. They even made me a vegan version of their hot chocolate one day and I really liked it. They had smoothies and burritos but I didn't try them. I did try their vegan cheesecake and it wasn't good. The chocolate almond balls were decent. Staff was always very friendly and the owner was always around saying hi to everyone. Really liked the environment at this little shop. read more

Great coffee shop in Arcata. Excellent coffee and a nice mix of students, hipsters, and local aging hippies & former hippies. Good beers for later in the day and a beautiful deck for sunny afternoons. The morning pastry selection was heavily weighted to vegan and gluten free but still offered tasty items to go with the excellent espresso drinks. Decor was psychedelic paintings and murals. Service was a tad slow for this Bay Area resident, but matched the pace of the community. read more

Excellent coffee and delicious treat choices. Really cool hang out spot. We just had a latte and it was made perfectly. My son got a chai drink that is his usual there when he needs a good, spicy pick me up for school. It is easy to get to and a quick entry back onto the highway. Will definitely go there again next time we visit Arcata. read more

What a great little coffee stop! If you need that little jolt in the morning, it's hard to beat the coffee at this place. Prices are reasonable too. read more

Such great coffee and very knowledgeable, friendly baristas! Look forward to some of their very unique concoctions, i.e. Lavender or rose infused....and the many yummy gluten free handmade goodies! read more

Meh. Expensive and our coffee tasted burned. Better than some other local coffee places, but not great. The atmosphere was lovely and the staff was friendly, and I do like that they have kombucha on tap. read more

Orgsnic coffee. Funky place. Loved the tea display in chemistry test tube set. They have Puehr tea, rara avis in this part of California. Good service, nice vibe read more

Everyone who works here is cool, owners/management are so accommodating and friendly. Community minded. Great coffee and espresso with a rotating single origin offering. A few baristas are legit beanheads and take pride in their work, but even the ones who are less enthusiastic about coffee itself seem happy about working there and pull a competent shot. Unique add-ins like medicinal mushrooms or CBD oil make their approach to espresso drinks truly one of a kind. I've probably earned at least ten free coffees from filling loyalty punchcards. Only complaint is that they don't open earlier to accommodate my sometimes crazy schedule, but most people will find their hours reasonable. read more

Pretty Great. Love the Poetry Night (Tues) and Open Mic (Fri), but it could stand to be quieter on the barista side of things, they're cool people but some are a bit loud. Also should ditch the Karaoke Night... read more

I love north town coffee! I lived in Arcata for about 6 months. Although I lived on the other side of town I'd always make that gnarly bike trip up the hills to go there. The coffee is delicious. I loved the honey bee latte which had the pollen in it. I had it iced and hot. I'm not sure which I prefer more because they were both so good. Although the space is small I really enjoyed the live spoken word jams and the welcoming atmosphere. I'd always go to get some work done with laptop and It was such a nice relaxing place to be. One of my Humboldt favorites for sure. read more

I liked it here, great to have my dog on the patio. Nice staff. Cool atmosphere. But, I didn't like my Mexican mocha and my husband didn't like his dirty chai. Lost a point for no Splenda, just stevia. I like it here anyway! Scent of cannabis drifts into the patio from the neighborhood. read more

Tasty coffee at a very convenient location. Especially if your heading to HSU and need some caffeine in your life. I believe everything is Organic and they have a variety of Vegan options. They also serve alcohol at a very good price! There's always a board chalk full of specials for the adventurer in you. Theres quite a bit of tables outside and in but it does get crowded at times. This place definitely adds to the charm of Arcata. read more

The coffee here is yummy. I am from out of town so I didn't get to try a bunch of items, but my bf recocmended this place and I was not disappointed. I got their spechial Honey Bee Latte: expresso, "cow or soy milk" and toped with bee pollen. And sweetened with a touch of honey. Super yum! I also go their strawberry scone. It was more moist than a typical scone and sweeted with something diffrent- honey? Molasses? That gave it a unique flavor. It was good but I probably wouldn't order it again. My bf got the Dreamy Chi: Chi Latte with white chocolate. Was quite good. And a poo bear sandwich: toast with peanut butter, banana and honey which tasted excatly like you would think it would, although the toast was cold? Might have sat to long before it got to us. The atmosphere was a hipster blend of comfort, bohemia, and pertention but overall inviting and fun. I enjoyed our quick, casual breakfast experiance here. Great spoy to sit down with a book, study, or wake up with a friend over some joe. read more

Northtown Coffee - Honey Bee Latte- espresso, "cow or soy milk" honey and toped with bee pollen. Loved it. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arcata, California

Awesome coffee choices. A nice place to sit with a friend or as many others did, do homework.

Breakfast burrito is expensive and tasteless. When I bit into it I kind of thought it was the same as how a hippy fart might taste. Salsa was almost non existent and not real; Portlandia salsa. Two tiny shreds of cheese. Mostly a big bland mass of eggs and black beans. Won't return although coffee looked good. read more