Good food, served fast -- perfect stop along the Redwood Highway! If you're driving north or south on the 101 -- also known as the Redwood Highway during this stretch -- and find yourself near Eureka in Humboldt County, make sure to stop at The Cutten Chalet! The food was delicious, but what really stood out was the service -- absolutely incredible! Everyone works together like a true team: friendly, attentive, and always checking in to top off your coffee or see if you need anything. Even when it's busy, the food comes out super fast and fresh. Our server, Debbie, was fabulous! She's been with the restaurant for over 20 years -- and you can tell. Loyal, personable, and excellent at what she does. If you're traveling with kids, there's even a cute little park and zoo at Sequoia Park Garden nearby -- perfect for stretching your legs before getting back on the road. Highly recommend this spot for anyone looking for good food, fast and friendly service, and that warm, small-town atmosphere you can only find along the redwoods. read more

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Best breakfast in town with the greatest servers! ALWAYS well taken care of. The food is hot and fresh - made to order.

Had late breakfast here today. The restaurant was very clean, several tables were filled and more people were walking in. We ordered omelets. They came out perfectly cooked and delicious. We had the chopped potatoes, also very good but they give you too much. They have good menu choices and good prices. They serve breakfast and lunch only. A little out of the way to Cutten but it's a pretty drive. a great breakfast choice. read more

One word: Hashbrowns Full disclosure but these pictures were taken just over a year ago when I was visiting my parents. It's been over a year & I still think about the amazing hashbrowns at this place, that's how good they are. I remember they came out hot & crispy yet soft & fluffy on the inside. I am honestly surprised how many times I have come back to this memory but I simply can't think of a time I had better hashbrowns. When we visit my folks for the holidays I'm going to insist we have breakfast here at least once! Sitting outside under the covered patio is also really nice on a sunny day. Beautiful atmosphere for a bright weekend brunch! read more

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No matter if I go to breakfast or lunch, the service is great and the food is delicious.

Used to be good quality food. They are definitely cutting some major corners now. This plate was $18. They are using the precooked bacon and look how much she got. Unbelievable. Also included a picture of the ants that were crawling all over the wall. This will be our last time dining here. It's convenient because it right down the rd from us but there are so many other restaurants in town that are leaps and bounds better. read more

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Haven't eaten there in about a 12 to 18 months, as I don't go out for breakfast much anymore. Ate there today and had biscuits and gravy and hash browns. My friend had sausage, eggs, hash browns and toast. He didn't like it but didn't specify why. I noticed he barely touched the hash browns. Just said it wasn't very good. My biscuits were tough on the bottom, thin with no fluff. The hash browns were under cooked. Gravy was just okay. Service was good, but the food was, frankly, terrible. read more

Yeah............no. Tried a little bit of everything and just as expected tasted like it was frozen and sitting in a fridge forever. Fresh fruit was a plus. Absolute worst, most watered down hot chocolate ever. Couldn't even finish To top it off, seems like a hostile work environment as everyone working was short with each other and very snappy Will never return and actively dismissing this place as a recommendation to others. read more

The service was nice. I did send my food back because the steak was over cooked. I'd asked for medium and the waitress took it back and another one came back and said it was cooked fine and if I wanted rare instead so I said sure. They came back with this which was well done and dry. Hashbrowns were good. Eggs were like dry ribbons when i had asked for soft scramble. Don't get the eggs or steak here I guess. Won't be back unfortunately. It was pretty busy and cramped inside. Lots of windows and outdoor seating as well. read more

The Cutten Chalet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Eureka, California

Best Egg Benedict In Eureka!!! Great Service!! Wait time was quick! Restaurant was clean and very inviting!! read more

Man, I don't like leaving poor reviews, but my visit to the Cutten Chalet was not good at all. Started by putting my name on the wait list, I was told 5-10 minutes after almost 20 minutes, and watching no less than three other parties walk in, but not out, I checking in and saw a number of empty tables. After being seated, I was given water and a menu right away, but then sat for another 22 minutes (I was timing by now). Once I ordered, the food was fast, but not great. I stacked my plates and wiped my table, then waited for the check... waited almost 10 minutes before I got up and walked to the reception stand, paid my bill and left. My server was kind enough and apologetic for the wait, while making jokes about it. I really like supporting g local family owned joints, and I hope these guys continue a robust business, but I'll not be back anytime soon. read more

Food,service and ambiance are always top notch !!! Eating in the enclosed patio is a delight . read more

Always been a big fan of this spot! The service is exceptional and they are very friendly, the coffees always fresh and hot and the omelettes are some of the best. The simple menu is easy to navigate and I almost always get the same thing. This place is worth the visit. read more

My go to breakfast place for your regular "country breakfast" type fare. Don't expect any frills or fancy dishes. The staff is friendly and the place is a little more spacious than the chalet in eureka. Their pancakes are the best! I usually get an omelette where you get the choice of hash browns and toast or pancakes. It's the perfect amount of food for me. I like the chalet omelete which comes with avocado, bacon and sour cream. Did I mention how good the pancakes are?! The food has always been consistent so far, except for the Spanish omelette (topped with cold pace salsa and cheddar cheese) nothing Spanish about it. The thing about these country breakfast type places are that their coffee is weak. Not this place! Good, medium coffee just like I like. Plenty of creamer flavor options as well. Quick attentive service, good food, clean restaurant. read more

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Great ambiance that is very clean & comforting. Staff is extremely friendly & welcoming! Food... wonderful & you receive a large amount. Lots of locals that know the staff & all you see are smiles, that says a lot. We've been to many restaurants in Eureka. You gotta try this magnificent place if you want the best breakfast! read more

I would give this place a 10 Their food and service always great!!! Just wish they were open on monday..lol

The service is great ! The food came out fast while the coffee stayed hot. They serve up traditional style breakfast. Ordered the Mexican omelette with hash browns. You can never go wrong with anything on the menu . . read more

Adorable local diner with friendly staff and great food. My family and I stopped by to get brunch after a visit to the Sequoia Zoo and had a great time. The pancakes are enormous, the crepes are light and fluffy, and the biscuits and gravy are the best I've had on the Lost Coast. We're definitely adding the Cutten Chalet as a regular stop any time we're visiting Eureka. read more

Their breakfasts are really good. Good service, large portions, good quality. Excellent ham. Wish you were open longer hours, and more days.

Stopped by there while in Eureka for a few days. Great breakfast dinner, portions are plentiful, staff attentive. The place has kind of a small town wibe. Kids pancakes were great, ham steak good and large, eggs Benny great. Coffee standard. read more

Photo is what is SHOULD LOOK LIKE. Ug why do people believe this is GOOD food? Mediocre at best. 14 bucks for a Reuben sandwich that WAS NOT a Reuben. Grossly over mayonnaised, hardly any sauerkraut and definitely NOT grilled as I'd previously asked the waitress. And no Russian dressing on it, asked for 1000 Island. Needed another slice of Swiss cheese since the first one essentially melted off the meat. Two different waitstaff got the side order wrong. The place was jam packed, so damn noisy. With these prices you'd think the old man could hire another server read more

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A-OK as the star rating goes. Not spectacular but not too bad either. I recently came in for lunch. They offer breakfast and lunch, but I don't think they do dinner. The environment is casual, and very typical for an American diner-style restaurant: Cheap and a bit tacky, but clean. The tables are already stocked in advance with an abundance of creamers and condiments. Servers are pretty attentive and you'll have a hard time seeing the bottom of a cup of coffee. I got a grilled ham and cheese sandwich with fries. It was well-made and grilled to a crispy golden brown. The fries were generic frozen crinkle-cuts. The coffee is watery, but this is the kind of joint that keeps it coming, so you will definitely get your fill. The prices are fair for what you get, the service is adequate, and the place is clean. It's ok for what it is. There's nothing spectacular, but they have a lot of solid breakfast and lunch offerings if you want some no-frills American diner food. read more

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This spot had delicious comfort food and I'll always remember their huge pancakes. Sorry to hear that they CLOSED PERMANENTLY. Check out the article from North Coast Journal for more information: https://www.northcoastjournal.com/HumPlateBlog/archives/2021/02/01/chalet-house-of-omelettes-closes-after-45-years?media=AMP%20HTML read more

The Cutten Chalet is one my favorite spots in Humboldt. The staff is always kind, personable, and attentive. If you asked me what to order, I'd say "Everything is good." You seriously can't go wrong. I'd highly recommend this place to anyone. read more

Had the western omelette & pancakes! They hands down have the best omelettes in town. Another favorite is the Chalet Special with bacon & avocado. Wait staff is fantastic and always keeps your coffee full. read more

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LOVED THIS PLACE!!! Passing through on our way to Eugene. Found this place on Yelp with so so reviews. I do not know what they ordered but I food was wonderful. Between the 3 of us we had the strawberry crepes, sausage, bacon, eggs and hash browns. Everything was cooked wonderfully and very flavorful. Coffee 10/10 the customer service from the moment we walked in until we left was excellent. Customers were very friendly also. If you are in town passing through it's a must stop! read more

My wife and I stopped in on June 30, 2022, for breakfast. I had eggs over easy, sausage links, and hash browns. I know it's a simple meal but the cook made these things PERFECTLY! Especially the over easy eggs. I highly recommend this place. Oh, I almost forgot, the wait staff are AWESOME! Friendly, and attentive. You won't be disappointed having breakfast at The Cutten Chalet. read more

Really excellent service here!!! Everyone is so friendly, nice and welcoming. I really appreciated the atmosphere. Food was very good too. The pancakes are so big!!!! Hash browns were excellent. Definitely went home with some leftovers! read more

Casual Americana breakfast. Plenty of omelets, crepes, buckwheat pancakes, waffles, texas toast, and all the comfort breakfast food staples. While none of the dishes were every 'stellar' for me here, they are always pleasant. This is your standard cozy-comfort food breakfast joint. Service is reliable, food is out quick, and never once had an issue. read more

We come to the area every few years to visit the national park and oceanside attractions. In prior visits, we would stop at the Chalet House of Omelets off 4th St. and have a few breakfasts there. We learned that location has closed, but this one is run by the same family and of the same vein, so decided to give it a try. We visited twice during our week stay in the area, June '21. On the first visit, we ordered a chicken, spinach, and mushroom omelet, with jack cheese, and a side of buckwheat pancakes. The food was excellent, just what we were hoping for. The buckwheat pancakes were immense, and we took much of it home for a later meal. On our second visit, we changed up the insides of the omelet, opting for bacon this time, and adding green onions instead of the cheese. This too turned out to be a good combination. We were served by the same gentleman on both occasions, and he was attentive to our needs, quickly addressing an issue we raised. One thing we always enjoy when going to the old location or now this one, is the offering of jams. In their selection of Smuckers jams they have one not seen at many restaurants, and that being the Apple Butter. It's a must-get for us each time. The grocery stores where we live don't carry it, nor do any of the local restaurants. So it is something of a little treat to get each time we come out to Eureka. I really like the large selection of proteins and veggies available for the omelets. It allows for a nice variety of combinations to be made. The option for buckwheat pancakes is also much appreciated. Parking here was sufficient. There is an outdoor patio for those looking for the fresh air. read more

Good food great people small place but close to the zoo and park great for family mornings

Made our own omelet with egg whites with green chilies and avocado. It was great. Hash browns were good and they didn't charge extra for sour cream side. Country sausage patty was tasty. The only part of the meal that was mediocre were the pancakes. The consistency was rubbery. Coffee was good. Decor was awful. Contemporary lighting, plastic plants, gaudy fluorescent light covers, a Pegasus statue, ballerina painting and a few more things from grandmas basement. The service was great! Needs outside benches for the wait. Overall it was good and we will be back to try some different menus items. We returned and the French toast was disappointing and the bacon was over cooked :-( As we were finishing our meal a waitress slapped a dirty bus tub on the table to clear a few plates. Nasty!! Minus one star! read more

The Cutten Chalet - The French toast was disappointing and the bacon was over cooked :-( - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Eureka, California

We have eaten many times at the Cutten Chalet when in the Eureka area. They have a tremendous selection on their menu and the omelettes are the best. Service is fast and friendly. We have sampled a variety of their omelettes and enjoyed each and every one. The hash browns and pancakes are always done just right. On our last visit, we placed our order with our waitress and the omelettes were on the table four minutes later. It's usually busy on weekends so allow that you may have to wait a few minutes for a table from time to time. If you like omelettes, I highly recommend the Cutten Chalet. read more

I love the Chalet, and it's early hours. You can't beat a local business who clearly has their heart in it. Fast, nice, tasty and clean, you really can't beat it! Love this location even more than the original because it has so much more room! Love this! read more

Pretty good food! We went in on a busy day, but the wait staff efficiently took care of us in short order.

Won't be going back there... Food is as good as the main/original place on 5th street, but the main difference is management attitude. They didn't tell me to leave, and the poor waiter felt SO bad about having to say something, but his manager, who was micro-managing off the clock ( having coffee in the restaurant with her husband) insisted he tell me that they can't serve me anymore if I come back barefoot. I was OK with leaving a tip (probably would have left more, had I not been flustered by her attitude), because HE was good, and so were all his co-workers, and since she wasn't on the clock, she'd get none of it... Being barefoot is not illegal, there's no health code against it... and what's more, is the psychological aspect: HOW does what I do, or do not wear of my feet, affect the quality of food or cleanliness in a restaurant? Manager of the Cutten Chalet, IT DOESN'T. read more

What a cute little place to take Grandma to brunch, and large portions! My kids loved the Monte Cristo & criss-cut fries. My husband got (& loved) Turkey & Avocado Eggs Benedict. My Humboldt omelette was good... Grandma loved her Italian Omelette. Excellent service! Will come back when we come to see Grandma. read more

The service was great! But the food was mediocre at best. The toast wasn't even good, which means even the level of classic white bread isn't good at all. read more

They have the best BLT and delicious crepes! Thank you for always being friendly and serving amazing food.

Breakfast was amazing & the service was fantastic as well! Loved the patio area too! Very family/kid friendly!!!! Highly recommend!!!