What an incredible place!!! Small store filled with so much! We found some great gifts here, and…read morethe storekeeper even created a tea blend upon request :) We will definitely be back! Thank you!!!

Such a lovely spot! I found extremely affordable herbs for making teas, great books on herbalism,…read moreand the owner was really helpful and kind. I love that their herbs are local and sustainably harvested. They have excellent classes too. I just wish they had a store like this in the East Bay!

The Crispy Shrimp Sando was outstanding! The jumbo prawns were generous, perfectly crispy, and…read moreincredibly fresh. Every ingredient--from the yuzu mayo and herbs to the pickles and slaw--was well balanced and complemented the shrimp beautifully. Even the house-made sumac and vinegar potato chips were delicious. This past Sunday was my first visit. I had avoided going before because it's usually so crowded, but now I completely understand why. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and thoughtfully crafted from start to finish. I'll definitely be back.

Wow. Excellent food. Cozy atmosphere. Friendly staff and wonderful coffee. This place is a nice…read moresurprise. And the food and drink combinations are innovative and delicious. This is a place I'll keep coming back to.

The bread is wonderful…read more The people at the counter are as wonderful as the bread, scones and sticky buns. The Ambiance ... it is Freestone ... it is perfect. Where else can one have coffee and tea and fresh scone in a beautiful country garden. Recommend!!! Metta john

I really can't say enough amazing things about Wild Flour Bread…read more We were driving by and saw the line so the honey pulled over and we were not disappointed. Our fresh, straight out of the oven garlic rosemary bread was some of the most amazing bread I've ever had. The flavors were perfect, the crunch was divine, and I love that they keep baking throughout the day. Our only slight neutral was our apple cheddar scone was cold and we expected it to be either warm from the oven or warmed up, but our peanut butter cookie was soft and incredible. All in all the service was friendly and the line system is easy to navigate so I would absolutely recommend stopping in if you get a chance. It's 1000% worth the drive and the nearby garden is gorgeous!

This used to be freestone artisan cheese but has been renamed to bluegoat. Though it is still very…read morecute place and has cheeses I don't think it has the same extensive varieties. They have a lot of olive oils with various flavors but the cheese selection I felt was a bit small. The do have some very cute and unique art and ceramics as well. The woman who helped me was nice.

Hidden gem in Freestone. Right down the street from Wildflower Bakery. The shop has all your…read morepicnic needs to include cheese, meats, crackers, wine and more. Also in the shop are items from local artists - greeting cards, candles, shopping totes and stuffed animals.

My girlfriend and I finally found our absolute favorite café spot in Bodega Bay! We stumbled upon…read moreSea Flower Cafe, and it is such a wonderful hidden gem tucked right off the highway. The organic espresso is top-notch, and their specialty drinks--like the Salted Caramel Cold Brew--were absolute perfection for starting our coastal morning together. We shared the massive Daybreak Breakfast Burrito and treated ourselves to a scone. The barista shared that while they bring in awesome treats from the local Village Bakery, they also bake some fresh in-house--their homemade scones are out of this world! The service was fast and incredibly friendly, and the whole vibe of this family-owned spot is just adorable. It is outdoor seating only (super dog-friendly!) and card-only payment, making it the perfect casual date spot on your way to the beach or a quick stop while driving along the coast.

Such a cute little roadside cafe located off of Highway 1. There is a campground here as well so…read moregreat location. Walking in I didn't see any tables but nice seating outside. Menu offered some delicious looking drinks and food. Using locally sourced ingredients I was sold. What did I find on the menu but some tasty looking breakfast tacos so you know I had to order them. They were so good and the avocado on top just melted in my mouth. Coffee lovers will enjoy all the flavorful drinks they serve along with seasonal specialties. Service was with a smile and you will find ample parking too. Anyplace that serves breakfast tacos is worth a stop in my book.

Whether you go here for breakfast or lunch anything you order is going to be absolutely delicious…read more I usually go for whatever the Smoothie Special is - The Banana Cinnamon Peanut Butter Oat-milk and Dates is favorite! Yesterday I went and I saw "We Dare You" on the menu and I just had to accept lol! I usually go for the omelettes, sandwiches and bowls but I saw the words and had to take the dare I won the dare and finished the Double Decker Delight! I highly recommend Howard Station for every dish! The service is outstanding the servers are super friendly and totally on point with everything! When you sit on the Deck looking at all of the trees and mountains in the distance you feel like you're a million miles away! I'm always super satisfied when I leave there

Friendly, local breakfast spot. Everything that came out looked delicious and fresh. The seating…read morearea is not small, so I can imagine it getting very busy at peak times. It was one of the most delicious stops on our trip.

Nightingale Breads have been on my to try list for a bit. Not sure when I bookmarked this place,…read morebut it was a convenient stop on the drive home! It's a very small shop with a big counter space for ordering and displaying their pastries and bread. It looks like their work area may be behind the counter so to prevent inside crowding, a limited amount of people go in at a time. On Sundays, they have scones! So I ordered a Strawberry Pistachio scone to try and we picked up two Small Chocolate Thimbles to try. For take-home bread, we bought the Forestville French Baguette, Sesame Epi Baguette, and a Country Bird. We also picked up a tea cake to enjoy at home. I can only review the scone and Thimbles since at the time of this review, this is what I've tried. The Strawberry Pistachio scone was not too sweet, which is great. I like how the pistachio bits add flavor to it, kinda wish they added more pistachio. I'm not sure I personally like the strawberries since they're kinda mushy, but my partner really liked the addition of strawberries because it's like adding cream to a biscuit and this scone was more like a biscuit than a scone (in our opinion). It's buttery, airy, and light, but it's pretty good! I think the Thimbles were better though. I can only describe it as a fudgy brownie with a thin crusty outer layer. What a decadent little treat! I can see why this is a local favorite! Their pastries are delicious. I can't wait to see how the bread tastes like and I'm glad we stopped by to pick up some goodies! Service was really friendly and they even have free stickers up in the front!

Adorable little bakery located in the tiny town of Forestville, CA!…read more We visited Nightingale Breads on a Saturday, which meant we were in luck, as its rotating specials were calling our name. The line was out the door and took a while to get in, but once we made it inside the small space, we were greeted kindly by the staff and treated to great-looking bread and pastries. We picked up a baugette, a seeded loaf, a pluot tea cake, and some chocolate thimbles. The chocolate thimbles are truly amazing, and I would come back to get a thousand of those. They are like the best brownie you've ever had in a little bite-sized delight. The bread was also good- on par with many other small local bakeries I have visited. The pluot cake was very nicely done with great texture and fresh pluot topping. It would have gone great with some vanilla ice cream. I'd imagine Nightingale Breads is the type of place where everything is delicious. I don't think you'll miss here.

My friend told me about this cute coffeehouse and Israeli kitchen in the forest and said I had to…read moretry! It's right off of bohemian hwy, with easy parking and great views. There's a cool skatepark behind it as well. The owners were so friendly and humorous as well. I went on a Sunday morning and it wasn't incredibly busy around 11:30am. Enjoyed my hot vanilla latte in a coffee mug which are all different designs. I had the barekas. The babka roll was not very fresh so that was my only negative. I'll definitely go back.

I mean this as such a compliment but I've always wondered what happened to that hippie culture that…read morewas created in SF and seems to have been long forgotten in the city. You will find that amazing vibe in this area and Lightwave Coffee exemplifies a movement that was so much about optimism and love. Interior and exterior are amazing with much of the decoration being made from found objects. I loved all the old electronic and mechanical devices inside and loved the mishmash cups and plates that made it feel like you were eating in a friends kitchen. The food and coffee we got were abnormally high quality and we recommend the cookies and the basil ice lemonade. So good after a long day outdoors. Right next to it is a community farm that felt so welcoming and chill. Volunteers were weeding and cleaning on the weekend and it reminded me the very best of the game Stardew Valley. Right next to it is a concrete skatepark and a guy was shredding it when we went. So worth a stop for all these bonus quests! They also had a "pay what you want" little section of potted plants you can take away such as chilis, tomatoes, etc...

I always stop here when in the area. The owners are fantastic and provide great service and…read morecommunity. I appreciate that it's a local business that supports other local businesses, family owned and operated, and is a beloved part of the community. The barista knows the orders for the regulars and seemed to know when someone wanted a chat versus needed caffeine and not up for talking. My oat milk mocha latte is always delicious and finished too quickly. There is a variety of rotating baked goods and a few easy breakfast options (like yogurt parfaits, frittata slices, and breakfast burritos) that have always been delicious. The homemade pastries are seriously amazing. Today, my scone (gluten free pear, ginger, and cardamom) was so yummy I got a second one to go (there isn't always a gf option for pastries available so especially enjoyed this one). Someone said their almond croissants were the best they had ever had. And they've had croissants all over. The coffeehouse is super cute, with nice indoor and outdoor seating options. The parking lot is easy to navigate. They also have my absolute favorite pronoun sign. One of the few places I'll always recommend and always stop in.

Good coffee and open early !!…read more Nice folks operating the cafe. Very limited indoor seating. Friendly cat roaming around inside. Unique pastry flavors.

We lucked out on weather on a weekend in October. The sun was out, and I had to take my long coat…read moreoff! This cafe is next to a gift shop and cafe that also has fudge.. so we were able to kill 3 birds with 1 stone as tourists.. gift shop, fudge, and good food! We ordered at the window, and I had the lobster roll with fries, cup of clam chowder, while a friend got the fish tacos. The lobster roll was huge and packed with lobster meat, and the bread was so buttery and flavorful. The chowder was also so delicious. We took a seat with the ocean view. It was phenomenal. A beautiful Saturday lunch at Bodega Bay....

A friend and I recently had a short getaway to Bodega Bay, staying at Inn at the Tides (see their…read morereview). We decided to go to the Birds Cafe for lunch during the week. The menu is basic items you can find at most places in the area. We ordered fish and chips, and fish tacos from the walk up window. The only seating for the cafe is outside, however they also have a small coffee shop next door with indoor seating. Overall, the food was just mediocre. We have had these menu items at other places nearby, so we felt like we were able to make a good comparison. The fish in the fish and chips order was heavily breaded and over fried to the point that the breading was hard. Fries were average. My fish tacos had small pieces of fish that were heavily breaded and overly-fried. Large pieces of cabbage were scattered over them, and some sort of green sauce drizzled on the top. Not much taste. The tortillas were soft with good flavor. The venue is lovely, as is the gift shop and coffee shop, bathroom clean. I'd go back to the coffee and gift shop, but would pass on another meal from the cafe.