This cafe is the happening spot in Mendocino. Although it was busy the service was great! We…read moreenjoyed their spicy Mexican mocha and I had a huckleberry danish to go. I had the classic breakfast with hash browns and they were perfection. We also had the meat lovers omelet and it was filled generously. All in all the food was delicious and we will definitely visit this establishment when in town. Our server Daniel was friendly and welcoming.

The sweetest hidden coffee spot, easy to miss if you're not looking for it, and honestly that would…read morebe your loss. Tiny, cozy, full of character, with that neighborhood warmth that makes you linger way past your last sip. But here's why you really go: the pumpkin spice latte. Non-negotiable order. Smooth, perfectly balanced, actual fall flavor without the syrupy sweetness the chains drown it in. You can tell somebody behind that counter gives a damn. Top of my list, easily. If your thing is finding little gems with real heart, congratulations, you found one. I'm coming back to work through the whole menu, but fair warning, the PSL alone justifies the trip. Do not sleep on it.

A fantastic experience from beginning to end. The patio was beautiful and heat lamps and lighting…read moremade it a perfect dinner. The 3 staff members we interacted with were kind and attentive. The food!!! Fried oyster was delicious and the gravy was the best I've ever eaten. The Cajun Mac and cheese had great seasoning. We only have one opportunity to eat in Mendocino and no regrets!

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!!!!!

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.

Staying in Albion, this is the best you're gonna get for food before 9pm if you don't wanna drive…read moreto Mendo or Fort Bragg. Called the hotel into order, the staff that answered was dismissive. I ordered 4 things, the calamari, little inn burger, clam chowder and burgers. When I drove to the restaurant, parking was kinda crazy, the parking lot sloped down hill and there were no lights. The restaurant layout was a bit confusing so I went into the main lobby to check in, where the same dismissive staff told me to go look for the podium to pick up my order. After waited 20 minutes, the host found me and asked me to pay for my order, which was fine but I found out they added a 20% surcharge on every tab even takeout so I was annoyed. So the total was $103 instead of $88. Food wise, clam chowder was on the runnier side, I prefer thicker so wasn't a fan, calamari was really good and crispy, and the fries were good, I'd recommend salting and peppering everything as it is a bit under seasoned.

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!

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.

After reading a lot of good things about this place, I took my girlfriend here on our romantic…read moreweekend and was pretty disappointed. Firstly, it took over 10 minutes to get a server over to our table. Although the wait staff was really kind and professional, it seemed like the full dining room was pretty understaffed for a Saturday night. For me, waiting a while for service after sitting down always puts a sour note in my mouth before any food has had a chance to reach it. The drinks were nothing to write home about, but not bad either, so I'll jump right to the food. We ordered the scallop dish as our starter. After eating one scallop each, my partner noted that another scallop was a bit cold, so we sent it back to be redone. I was surprised to get the same plate back with only one scallop added to it. Look, I get it. I said ONE scallop was cold, so one scallop was added back. But at the prices this place had, it just felt silly and not okay to have been brought back the same dish with only three scallops on it. I kindly asked the waiter to have them redo the dish, and she was really polite and got it done. But one of the scallops was cold again. We gave up on the dish after that. Next, we ordered the fish and gnocchi dishes. The fish itself was dry and was completely covered up by a clumsy pile of greens, and the gnocchi got the same treatment. They honestly looked kind of like the same dish because of that. The gnocchi wasn't the puffy, delightful dish we were expecting. They were kind of bland and chewy and surrounded by legumes of some kind. It tasted more like a healthy salad-type dish than a sumptuous pasta dish. I really like well-done vegetables, but that doesn't mean a dish has to feel less luxurious or tasty. For some reason, after these disappointments, we also ordered dessert, which was an apple tarte Tatin with ice cream. The Tatin was actually a sort of deconstructed thing, with apples that tasted a little overcaramelized. Maybe it's just me, but I feel like half the joy of a Tatin is the beauty of the fruit baked onto the pastry... the ice cream was great though. At $200 with tip, this just wasn't up to par for me. There are plenty of other fantastic options in the area to try. Book well in advance if you're planning a Mendocino trip, and choose your restaurants wisely.

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!

Visited Brickery Pizza during our roadtrip up North and definitely recommend this place. Tucked in…read morean outdoor garden, Brickery's pizza came out pipping hot fresh. We ordered the Posto pizza with spicy salami and honey on top. 10/10 highly recommend this pizza. The wait is about 25-30 min but definitely worth it. I also love that you can go up to order the pizza and find your own table and dine. Will come back here again next time.

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.