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!!

We tried this place while visiting Mendocino. It's located right in town and is a very cute spot…read morewith both indoor and outdoor seating. Even though it was busy, we were seated right away and the service was very good. We ordered the veggie omelette and the Denver omelette. The veggie omelette was okay, but not as good as I expected, and the potatoes were a little cold. My husband had the Denver omelette and really liked it.

Fog Eater Cafe is such a cute, aesthetic vegan spot. I was genuinely shocked that it wasn't busy at…read moreall when we went. The server was the sweetest, and the food absolutely blew my mind. They started us off with complimentary boiled peanuts, which was such a fun touch that I absolutely loved! Here is what we ordered: Fried Oyster Mushroom: This is supposed to be a dupe for fried chicken, and it is so flavorful and incredibly good. Crabbie Patties: So bomb! I loved how much crab flavor they had despite having absolutely no crab in them. They are a bit crumbly and fall apart easily while eating, but the amazing flavor completely makes up for it. Hush Puppies: Perfectly crispy and delicious so you really can't go wrong with these. Mac n Cheese: It was okay, and honestly very heavy. I also wasn't a huge fan of how it leaned a bit on the sweeter side. I'd pass Overall, you have to go here if you are ever in town. Please give this place a chance. I did and I am so happy I did!!!!!

Phenomenal! Cute…read morecozy cafe vibes. A fully vegan menu. Even though a lot of dishes (The Biscuit Sliders and Fried Mushroom) sound heavy, the portion sizes are perfect. The staff were incredibly friendly. I cannot recommend this place enough.

We stopped here for breakfast on our way home from Mendocino. The staff was exceptional! Friendly,…read moreoutgoing and helpful. The menu is limited but each item is done very well. Eggs Benedict were cooked to perfection with a genuine Hollandaise sauce. Thin Swedish style pancakes with real maple syrup and thick sliced bacon. The dinner menu also looks good and again limited options. Better to have select items prepared well than a large variety of mediocre items. The 20% gratuity is added to your bill. They do not include the tax when calculating the gratuity. Sadly many restaurants do that these days. While we didn't stay for dinner, the menu looks good and the wine corkage fee is only $20.

We each had freshly made clam chowder and separating the clams from the shell was pretty easy, and…read morefun too! I had fish and chips while my partner had a portobello mushroom burger with avocado slices. All were delicious! We got the best table in the restaurant with a windowsill view of the ocean! Our server was delightful and answered our questions, checking back with us to ensure we were happy with our meal. The Little River Inn and Restaurant came highly recommended by friends and did not disappoint! We will be coming back!

Best sandwich I've had in a long time so good!!! I usually don't care for fully loaded sandwiches…read morebut this one was perfectly made! The bread didn't break each bite you got a little bit of everything. Definitely will be back when I'm in the area. Pro tip: walk around the corner that's where you order. The first register is to pay AFTER getting your sando/ food item.

If you're in Mendocino, don't overlook this little gem! It's easy to drive right past if you aren't…read morelooking, but trust me--it's worth stopping. After a morning of canoeing Big River, we stopped in for lunch. The Harvest Burger, tuna melt, Reuben, and Chipotle Chicken Sandwich were all incredible. In fact, we loved it so much that before heading home a few days later, we made one last stop. This time we tried the Philly cheesesteak, BBQ chicken sandwiches, and I couldn't resist getting the Chipotle Chicken again--it was just that good! Everything was fresh, flavorful, and made with care. The service was friendly, the portions were great, and it's exactly the kind of small local spot that makes a trip memorable. We'll absolutely be back the next time we're in Mendocino!

The food is exquisite! Service is friendly…read more Ambiance is easy going ! We went two evenings in a row because we liked it so much the first time and we're just as delighted the second time ! A must !

Food was really good and unexpected for this small town. Started with the goat cheese croquettes-…read morevery good and the radicchio salad was a nice compliment. Next we split an order of the hangar steak which was very splittable - in fact the picture was just my half. Accompanied potatoes were excellent and it also had broccoli and Brussels sprouts. That one dish was plenty of food for 2 people . The scallops were nicely seared with a lemon sauce - i would have liked a little more lemon sauce on them but they were good Finally the dessert was a Dubai bar - here i think they got a little lazy. They took a chocolate mousse and just sprinkled some crushed pistachio praline on top ( see pic). This should have been integrated into the layers . Overall a very good experience and the service was very good.

The food was OK, not as gourmet as the hype. They automatically add a hefty "tip" to the order that…read moreyou must opt out of. Strange, considering there is no service from the staff after the order is placed at the window. The water in the bathroom was dangerously scalding hot. I told the mistress at the counter and she complained about the management not doing their job, and scoffed at me for suggesting they at least put a sign up to warn the poor dirty souls who soil their hands with grease and whatnot. The garden atmosphere is lovely, a redemptive quality to the unsettling experience.

DELICIOUS! A local from The Studio recommended this spot-and even told us which pizza to try-and it…read morewas a total hit. We went on a Sunday afternoon and the place was packed. We couldn't find seating in the beautiful garden, so we just grabbed our food and drove down to the coast to eat with a view. We ordered the N'duja (with capers and olives on only one half, since l'm not a fan), and we both thoroughly enjoyed our respective slices. We're usually "ranch people" when it comes to pizza, but even though they don't offer any, I'm happy to say the pizza was so delicious on its own that it didn't miss a beat. It took about 45 minutes for our order to be ready. It was super convenient to get a text notification so we could go for a walk around town in the meantime. We were genuinely sad to find out they were closed the next day because we wanted it all over again!

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.

This place is the epitome of a pub. They had quite a selection of beer and booze. Better than that…read moreis their menu which included seafood dishes, as well as excellent sandwiches. I tried the French dip and it was delicious. The au jus added the perfect amount of flavor. The salad that accompanied it per my request was also delicious. You can also choose to have fries instead- with multiple choices (garlic, truffle and more). I enjoyed a bloody Mary, which was made from scratch. The restroom is clean and unisex, and the decor is fun. I sat at the bar, but they do have an outdoor patio with a ton of seats. The staff is friendly and welcoming.

Great old school bar. I had my dog he wasn't allowed inside but allowed in the outdoor seating…read morearea. It had several tables with wood chips on the ground and a small stage for live music but when I went there was a tv playing. I went for a late lunch and they had lunch specials before 3pm. So I ordered their smash cheeseburger which came with a pickle slices, a side of tater tots and special sauce. The cheeseburger burger was basic and the patty was a little. But it was tasty. The tater tots were a decent portion, crunchy and fluffy. I also ordered a cup of their tomato bisque which was creamy and with flavorful tomato chunks. The service was great two servers came by a lot and they brought my dog a bowl of water. If I ever return to Mendocino I will definitely come by and try their other dishes. Recommended!

Great food Excellent service…read more We stopped by after our dinner at Cafe Beaujolais and they gave 2 choices of time- 5pm or 7:30. We picked the later time. We were there probably until 9:30/9:45 pm and they were still sitting people! Our table oversaw the garden are.

Luna Trattoria is such a cute and cozy spot! The decor gives off a lovely cottage-core aesthetic,…read moremaking the whole place feel incredibly warm and inviting. We were definitely there for the vibes! This place serves simple, mostly authentic, and genuinely great Italian food. This is what we tried: Calamari: Crispy and perfectly delicious. Caesar Salad: A solid classic and you really can't go wrong with it. Tortellini Funghi Porcini: The absolute star of the meal! It was incredibly flavorful and absolutely delicious. If you only order one thing make it this. Fettuccine Gamberi Zucchini: It was good, but it didn't blow me away quite as much as the tortellini did. The staff were very nice and helpful throughout the evening. It is a bit on the pricey side, but completely worth it for the beautiful ambiance and experience. Highly recommend this cute spot if you're in the area!

This ice cream and pizza was delicious!! The other restaurant we were considering going to told us…read morethey were closed so we can hear and we really enjoyed it. It was yummy, affordable and comfy. I would definitely recommend. They had fast service and quality products for their customers. Yumm!!

On a North Coast vacation, we were in Mendocino for the day. On our list to try was Frankie's, as…read morethey serve Cowlick's ice cream from Fort Bragg, which we have long been fans of. We were fortunate to come by when there was hardly any line, a good start. With all the buzz about Candy Cap Mushroom ice cream I just had to try it. My wife chose the Hokey Pokey (described as honeycomb candy ice cream with lots of honeycomb candy pieces). We grabbed our ice cream and found a number of inside tables to relax in and enjoy our sweets. There are also upstairs and outside tables. My wife loved her Hokey Pokey, and I tried it as well and agreed - a unique concoction and delicious! I found my Candy Cap Mushroom OK, but not a favorite. Certainly points for originality (where else can you find one?) but my tastebuds like something a little sweeter. For me it was a little too like vanilla, my least liked flavor. But I won't ding them for a personal preference, as there was nothing wrong with the quality. Great location for Mendocino ice cream - although maybe next time it's the Hokey Pokey for me.