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    Riptide Cafe

    4.0 (49 reviews)
    InexpensiveCoffee & Tea, Cafes
    Closed 6:00 am - 2:30 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Neal E.

    Riptide Cafe is a small Drive-Thru/Walk Up coffee joint, located in Arcata, CA. I parked and walked up - ordered my traditional cold brew with cream added. Drink was pretty good, nice and cold, got the ole brain cells firing in no time! Service was good! #RiptideCafe

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    Genna Y.

    What a quaint little coffee shop! Drove thru on our way out of McKinleyville. This shop is easy to miss so keep your eyes out! From when we ordered to receiving our food and drinks was about 10 min. Drinks: We ordered a 16 oz vanilla latte (hot) and a 20 oz iced vanilla latte w/ almond milk. The hot latte was passable. The iced latte was pretty gross. It just didn't taste smooth, the expresso tasted burnt. They made the iced latte extra sweet which I think helped cover up a lot of the bitterness. Drank about half of that one and threw it away. Also PSA most of their syrups are sugar free. Food: Food is where Riptide really shines. We had a ham & cheese bagel and a croissant with cream cheese & raspberry jam. Both were yummy. Croissant was pretty sweet so I only managed to eat about half. Overall, not sure I'd be back. This is one of the only coffee spots in town though.

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    I got a Pumpkin Spice Latte and it was very tasty. The service was friendly, quick and enjoyable. I would definitely go back. Thanks!

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    I ordered an organic coffee. It's not fresh. Yuck it's old coffee. I'm dumping it out.

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    10 years ago

    My Daily Coffee Stop! Great people. good coffee, and tasty treats. Usually pretty quick too.

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    Fogline Coffee

    Fogline Coffee

    4.9
    (18 reviews)
    0.5 mi

    Giving 5 stars bc I think small businesses rely on these reviews, and their coffee was great. The…read morespace is cute, small, and a little hidden but it was worth the visit. Now, that being said, the young lady working early this morning was so unfriendly. She rolled her eyes when she saw us walking up, did not make any kind greeting and seemed fully bothered by our presence. We also had to get our own coffee from the containers on the counter- not a big deal however the one we wanted was empty and because she was so rude and unpleasant we were uncomfortable asking her to refill it. Which is so awkward. These are totally fixable things, and should deter nobody from seeking this cute spot out. Just get on the same page, hopefully you have cameras and can watch her early morning interactions.

    I'm from out of town but love to find indie artisan coffee roasters that have passion for the…read morecraft, and the team at Fogline clearly are shooting for the fences with their varied offerings. It takes a little effort to find, but the journey is worth the destination. Their website has many different blends and single origins that they roast in-house, and upon arriving at Fogline, I was super impressed by their coffee quality that is worlds apart from the typical national coffeehouse that will not be named here. If you care about coffee, or want to learn more, or don't want to learn anything at all but just want a damn good cup, you will find this to be your new happy place. Yes, it's that good and their team are welcoming and knowledgable. A great hideaway experience! Thanks Fogline!!

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    Ube Latte (left) and Blackberry Latte (right)
    Premade coffee with all the stuff (really great coffee, by the way)
    Premade coffee with all the stuff (really great coffee, by the way)
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    Cafe Phoenix

    Cafe Phoenix

    4.6
    (176 reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $$

    We were in town for a few days and this was one of our favorite places we ate…read more The place has very good vibes, staff smiling and were super friendly. Great meal choices for everyone that was in our group. Located near the University, gets a good mix of young and older clientele. We sat in the back garden where there are a number of picnic style wooden tables, most with umbrellas for shade. The garden is decorated with lovely plants and flowers and makes the space that much more pleasant. Dogs are welcome here. Our drinks came put first and the food did not take too long to follow. I ordered a breakfast burrito which easily shared with another person. The particularly liked that the burrito was not soggy and maintained its structure while I ate it. Everything that came out to the table was very well put together and nicely presented. The dishes and cups used were also uniquely picked. I ordered a chai latte and it was perfect, not too spicy. I'd definitely go back here again.

    I have never had a Bad meal here . It's dam good food,…read morecreative Fresh,locally sourced ingredients . Whether you're a vegetarian, meat eater,vegan, whatever this is the place for you. It's a great place for Breakfast. It's great for lunch as well , no dinners at present . The owner Connie will also take specialty hard to find baked goods orders like Vegan cakes .? If you go you won't be disappointed and you will leave full not wanting for anything else unless you want desert and espresso. Oh service is friendly and great . They have outside seating as a bonus on those Humboldt sunny days . It's my new favorite place that I want to try everything on the menu.

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    Epic organic garden...
    Huevos Rancheros & Grilled Toast
    Huevos Rancheros & Grilled Toast
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    Ramones Bakery & Cafe - Harrison

    Ramones Bakery & Cafe - Harrison

    3.9
    (335 reviews)
    8.7 mi
    $$

    I'm so old, the last time I was in this building, it was Duck's market. I've driven by lots of…read moretimes, but I've never come in until today. Parking is street parking only, so it can get tricky during busier times. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. They have a very large food menu, and they also have bagels, pastries, coffee, espresso drinks, , smoothies, beer, and wine. I was in at lunchtime, so I decided to get an "everything bagel" with their sun-dried tomatoes spread. I asked for light spread, and that's what I got. The bagel was amazing! Very tender. I could smell the garlic on the bagel and taste it as well. It was excellent. The spread was both savory and rich, but not overly rich. I loved it. I also had a white mocha. It was a good quality, coffee, and the drink was rich and sweet, but not overly so. I was talking with my sister later, and she told me that their sandwiches and salads are also very good. I decided to come back for dinner. I had the salami, baguette, and one of their lemon squares for dinner. The Salami Baguette had Salami, Jack Cheese, Spinach, Tomatoes, Dijon, and Pesto (Basil, Olive Oil, Garlic, Walnuts, Parmesan, and Salt) That sandwich was amazing! Baguette was soft and delicious, they were generous with the salami, and it had the right amount of cheese. The veggies give it a nice "pop" of freshness, the pesto was rich, but not overly so, and the Dijon and just a tiny bit of a "zip" to it. All of the ingredients played together very well. The lemon square, the crust was flaky, the lemon was creamy, but not overly sweet, and it had just the right amount of powdered sugar on the top. Everything I had there today was fantastic. The prices were reasonable. I will definitely be back to try more items. My only regret is waiting so long before I finally came in. Thanks!

    We are from Southern CA and this place is a must every time we are in the area. There has not been…read morea thing my family has not enjoyed. We are now left with cravings of all the deliciousness!

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    From outside the patio. There is a fence with shade and privacy from the street
    From outside the patio. There is a fence with shade and privacy from the street
    Ramones Bakery & Cafe - Harrison
    Glorious covered patio for beautiful mornings like this!

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    Glorious covered patio for beautiful mornings like this!
    Aroma's Cafe

    Aroma's Cafe

    4.7
    (51 reviews)
    8.1 mi
    $$

    First time trying out Aroma's Cafe and it was a 10/10 experience!…read more I ordered the breakfast bagel with ham and avocado and it was delicious. My boyfriend got the breakfast burrito with bacon and it was also flavorful and super yummy. The service was amazing, our food took less than 5 minutes. I didn't get the woman's name that was behind the counter but she was super friendly. The ambiance was unlike other cafes I've been to. It's not super modern and plain. Tons of cool decorations, string lights on the ceiling, very pretty mosaic art and more! I would definitely go back again.

    I'm old. I still remember when this building was Stanton's market. I mentioned that to the lady at…read morethe counter, and she said that one of her customers,Used to be the butcher there. I don't remember the person's name, but I know who she was talking about. The place is nice, bright and clean. Everybody is friendly. They have a nice menu. I was going to have one of the savory crêpes, but then I saw that they had Al Pastor Chilaquiles on the menu. That's what I decided to go for. I ordered breakfast and a cup of coffee. The coffee was good They were pretty busy. My food comes, and it was very good. The chips were crunchy, but not greasy or oily at all, there was plenty of pork, and it had a great flavor. The crema, , the cheese and the salsa, provided a nice pop of flavor as well. She asked me if I wanted green or red salsa, or both. I asked if they were spicy, and she said no, so I chose both.. Red on one side, green on the other. They both had just a little bit of a kick to them.The red salsa had a rich, deep flavor, and I loved the green tomatillo salsa as well. I think the next time, I would ask her to put a couple of eggs on the top. That would've just taken it totally over the top. It was a great meal, and the price was reasonable, as I had plenty to take home. The only reason I'm taking a star off, is because the place was slow. They were a bit busy, and it took 20 minutes for me to get my food. I understand, they may have a small kitchen, but definitely bring your patience. As for the coffee, I only got one cup of coffee. I asked for a refill, she said she had to make a new pot, but by the time my meal was ready, she still didn't have fresh coffee available. How long does it take to make a pot of coffee? Other than those minor hiccups, I would definitely be back. Thank you. I

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    Best spot in the house!
    Best spot in the house!
    Breakfast Bagel and Hot Mexican chocolate
    Breakfast Bagel and Hot Mexican chocolate
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