Fresh butchered lunch meat sandwiches stay or TO GO!…read more Front row service and a cute little place to eat in rain or shine! See locals and tourists walk just outside of huge glass windows! Get your favorite dinner, breakfast or order your favorite meat at the only butcher in Ferndale for many DECADES!

This rating is only for the our sandwich experience…read more On our way to Eureka, we made a stop in Ferndale so I could see the Victorian buildings. My two older kids were starving and while we walked through town, we found Ferndale Meat Co . and saw that they sold sandwiches. Prices were great - $9 for a whole, $6 for half sandwich. There is also a dining area adjacent to the area where you order, and it has a ton of pictures of award winning livestock, and it's where the restroom is located. In addition to sandwiches, they also sell sausages and butchered meat by the pound. They also have a basket with little bags of Ferndale sand for sale. Hahaha We picked up 2 order forms, filled them out and gave it to the employee. Not sure how they run their business, but it wasn't very busy, and it didn't seem like anyone was really working. OMG, it took about 45 min to get the sandwiches. Once we got them and the boys sat down to eat them, we realized that the sandwiches were made wrong. They were both supposed to be hot sandwiches and they both were cold. My oldest son's sandwich was missing the pickles. But he was so hungry he didn't send it back to get fixed. My middle son's sandwich was supposed to have mustard, and no mayo, but he got mayo no mustard. I had to go back a couple times with the order ticket to show the lady what we actually ordered and for her to warm the sandwich. She apologized and offered to make a brand new one, but at this point we had already waited so long we said it was fine and just asked for a side of mustard so that he could put it in the sandwich. I am really disappointed with this experience at Ferndale Meat Co., I can't believe it took so long to get our entire order made wrong. It's a freaking sandwich, how hard could it be? Fun fact, Guy Fieri used to live in Ferndale and currently owns the Ferndale Meat building.

Skip all the other pizza joints in town--this is the best! Ferndale Pizza Co. absolutely lived up…read moreto the hype. The pizzas came out hot with a perfectly baked crust, generous toppings, and plenty of gooey cheese. We tried a few different combinations, and every one was a winner. The service was friendly and welcoming, and the restaurant has a cozy, laid-back atmosphere that fits Ferndale perfectly. It's the kind of local spot where you immediately feel comfortable and can take your time enjoying a great meal. If you're staying in Humboldt County or just passing through on a Northern California road trip, make time to visit Ferndale. The town is full of beautifully preserved Victorian buildings, charming shops, and small-town character, making it well worth a stop even before you sit down for dinner.

All Italian! Locally owned and operated!! Best pizza in Ferndale, eat in or out, or take and…read morebake. Salad bar, of course the best of the best...pizza, spaghetti and so much more! The locals hang out here!

Stop by at noon, they were out of biscuits but I found a blueberry cream filled crescent that was…read moreworth the stop. Soooo good! Fluffy, flaky covering sweet cream goodness. The turn over was large and on point, as well. A bit hard to park, but worth the effort. Friendly staff. We will be back, if we are Near this place again,

Pulled over on a road trip, desperate for coffee and a snack, and ended up parking right in front…read moreof Il Forno. The coffee at Il Forno was absolutely fantastic, rich and flavorful. I also ordered a veggie quiche to go, which was delicous. Service was very friendly and all questions were answered promptly. This is a great coffee shop if you want to stay and relax, but also perfect if you're on the go. Highly recommended.

Excellent burgers and fries. Closes early, but great to stop if you're in Ferndale for the day. Get…read morethe fry sauce. You won't be disappointed.

Ending a nearly four week roadtrip w a terrific burger and fries/rings here. Ronan makes amazing…read moresauces and the burgers here are super special. High recommend!

We were not happy with our meals at all. We were so looking forward to their oven baked macaroni…read morebut the excitement soon turned to sadness. There was no flavor, the noodles were undercooked and the overall dish was very watery. The hamburger had no seasoning and was just beef. I wish we had better things to say about this place because the staff was friendly and attentive, but I don't.

We love coming to The Boardroom!…read more The atmosphere is beautiful and feels both Victorian and modern at the same time. It's bright & sunny with great views of the charming main street. It's a wonderful place for a leisurely lunch date. Service is nice (order at the counter but you don't need to pick up your food or clear your table), and the food is delicious. Since things are made meticulously in-house, prices can be high... but then again, prices are high most good places these days! I have never left here disappointed.

To be honest I've never had a good cinnamon roll from a restaurant or store. They're always dry,…read moreand not glazed enough. However upon entering this hidden gem, I found my one true love--CINNAMON ROLL GALORE and now I'm a changed woman. The store itself is quite hidden behind Big 5 on Broadway. Nothing could stop me from finding the gooey cinnamon dessert so I went on a quest to find Erlei's and upon arrival I was invited into a sweet quaint cafe with lovely decor and sweet beverages. A sweet woman greeted me and patiently waited while I felt quite indecisive...but the glint of a glazed cinnamon roll caught my eye--and I made my choice...the choice that CHANGED MY LIFE The first bite sent me straight to heaven....and I don't think I'll see cinnamon rolls the same ever again... The spread of pastries and treats included cupcakes, quiche, scones, an abundance of various muffins, and the most epic cinnamon roll I had been dying for.

We had really delicious and obviously homemade cinnamon rolls here. We bought a few muffins to go…read moreand they were delicious as well. We will be back for more!

Papa Joe's, Ferndale, CA…read more Some places earn their reputation not by chasing trends but by simply refusing to change. Papa Joe's in Ferndale is exactly that kind of place. It has been a fixture in this town for over 35 years, and if you walk in expecting avocado toast and oat milk lattes, you are in the wrong building. What you will find is honest, unapologetic diner food cooked by someone who actually knows what they are doing, served in a room full of deer heads, dairy association flags, and enough history to fill a book. The story behind the place is worth knowing. Papa Joe's was opened by Joe Alexandre, who came to Humboldt from the Azores at age 12 and went on to build Alexandre Family Farm into one of the most respected dairy operations in the region. When Joe retired, he and some colkegues bought this spot and described it as a daycare center for retired dairyman, a place where the old guard could gather, play cards, and hold court. Joe has since passed, but the building is still owned by his wife & partners, the spirit of the place is completely intact, and the same waitstaff that has been there for years is still holding it down. The kitchen is now in the hands of a classically trained chef who previously cooked at Curly's and Ridgetop Cafe in Fernbridge. That pedigree shows up on the plate. The omelets are the move here. You pick one meat and two vegetables, choose your cheese, and decide between home fries or hash browns, then pick your toast. I go sourdough and hash browns every time without thinking about it. It is straightforward at Joes, perfectly executed greasy spoon cooking, the kind that does not need to explain itself. The hash browns come out shredded and crisped up just right, the omelet is fluffy and generous, and the whole plate delivers exactly what it promises. They never used to have biscuits and gravy on the menu, but this chef makes them fresh every day now, and they are the best biscuits and gravy in southern Humboldt County. Full stop. Thick sausage gravy, proper biscuits, stick to your ribs, and completely worth every calorie. The vibe in here is unlike anything else in the county. On the walls you will find deer mounts, flags from the Mexican, Portuguese, and Humboldt dairy associations, and artwork that has been hanging in the same spot for decades. They have freshened things up just a touch, but the soul of the place is exactly where Joe left it. The menus were recently redone and they tell his story, which is a genuinely good read while you wait for your food. They also now accept credit cards, which is a welcome change from the cash only days that caught more than a few people off guard over the years. A couple of things worth knowing before you go. This is not the spot for low carb substitutions, side salads, or specialty coffee drinks. You get black coffee, or you doctor it up yourself at the table with the cream and sugar that's already sitting there. The menu is focused and traditional, and that is intentional. They also do lunch, with solid options including a French dip and a good egg salad sandwich, and clam chowder on Fridays that I have not tried yet but fully intend to. If you are someone who needs a lot of options or wants a modified order, this may not be your place. If you want real food cooked well in a room full of history by people who care about keeping a tradition alive, there is nowhere better. Papa Joe's is a four star spot in the best possible way. It is not trying to be five stars, and it does not need to be. It does what it does better than almost anywhere else in the county, and that counts for a lot. Ferndale is worth the drive on its own, and stopping here while you are in town is non-negotiable.

Open for breakfast or lunch! Great food made Gramma style! A place that loves the local dairymen,…read moreand tourists enjoy the food but can't stop enjoying the atmosphere! Your order is taken almost immediately, everything is served still steaming.... Aaaaah Papa Joe's, my tummy loves you!

The Village Pub at The Vi, Ferndale, CA…read more We almost walked away.... We'd been in and out of The Vi over the years, back when the building was clearly the best thing about the place. And that building deserves better than that. If you've never been to Ferndale, this Victorian is the centerpiece of the whole town. The main drag ends right at its front door. Walking in and looking at the original woodwork, that hundred-year-old bar, the staircases, the paint, it's a genuinely remarkable space. We just stopped coming because the food and drinks couldn't keep up with the room. What brought us back? A new menu. Five egg white drinks. My wife spotted them and that was enough. It's our anniversary, let's give it one more shot. We sat at the bar and ordered two whiskey sours. What arrived looked beautiful, but no foam. Turned out they were out of egg whites. That's a tough moment when it's the reason you drove to Ferndale on your anniversary, and my wife didn't hide her disappointment. The bartender was gracious, offered to comp the drinks, offered to make something else. We said no, we'd drink them. And honestly? Even without the whites, the craft was there. Ice cold, properly made, genuinely delicious. The bartender knew what she was doing. We ordered food and settled in. The farmer's lunch came out first and stopped us both cold. Sliced salami, a small cured sausage, three clean triangles of aged cheese, two thick golden toast points with a rosemary sprig tucked into a pool of herbed butter, and a generous pile of pickled carrots and onion with whole peppercorns. In rural Humboldt, plating usually means they slid it toward the table and called it done. This was intentional, centered, composed, magazine-worthy. Twelve dollars. We looked at each other like we'd found something. Then something happened that we're still talking about. The new owner, Jason, moved here from Nashville and brought a lot of that culinary energy with him. He'd been watching the whole egg white situation. He sent his bartender back over with an offer: could he interest my wife in one with egg whites? She said she thought they were out... Turns out, He'd gone to his house, which is in the building, and gotten fresh eggs. That's the kind of thing that turns a meal into a story. She got her whiskey sour. Proper froth, ice cold, executed right. Exactly what she came for. The mood shifted completely. We ordered dinner. She got the Oklahoma Smashburger, two smashed patties with caramelized onions spilling out the sides, American cheese melted clean, everything packed into a buttered and toasted brioche bun with handcut fries piled around it. That bun had a shine on it. I ordered the steak frites, flatiron, medium rare, pre-sliced and blanketed in a thick au poivre sauce with chopped parsley, a mountain of handcut fries alongside, and a ramekin of housemade dill ranch that had no business being that good. I want to be careful about how I say what I'm about to say. That steak is in the top five I've eaten in fifty years of eating steak everywhere I've ever traveled. I've had a 35-day dry aged tomahawk, I've sat at Niku in San Francisco, Stark's, The Palm in Las Vegas, ate from the hands of Bobby Flay & Morimoto himself so i know a great steak. This flatiron, at $32, belongs in that conversation. I didn't expect to find a top five steak again. I thought I'd already hit that ceiling. It's right down the street from my house. Jason came out to talk, thought we were travelers since no one recognized us. We told him we live in the next town over. He seemed genuinely happy to be here, proud of what he's building. You could see how he runs the place. Hire people who can shine, then get out of their way and back them up. That bartender was carrying the bar with real confidence. The chef came out and you could see in his face that it meant something to hear the food was landing because the Vi is now something. The building always was, and now the inside can finally match it. If you're in Humboldt County and want a real craft cocktail, a kitchen that's paying attention, and an owner who will literally go get you eggs from his own home on a Saturday night, this is the place. We'll be back. Often. Cheers and Well Done!

My wife and I came to Ferndale for the day and made reservations at the Pub form7 pm. when we…read morearrived we were quickly seated. After waiting 15 minutes for the waitress to come with menus we asked the matire de if we could get some service. Shortly thereafter a waitress did come with menus and glasses of water She returned to take our order. I ordered the shrimp and pasta With iced tea. My wife ordered the steak with a hard cider. A few minutes later she returns and says they're out of ice tea. Ok, I'll stick with water. A few minutes later she returns and says they're out of the steak. So my wife order something else. Now we're getting angry. This should not happen. But it gets worse. She returns a third time and says they're out of hard cider. I told here "we're done!" We got up and left. Terrible experience and I'll never return

Highly recommend the cheesecake! We ordered online and were able to pick up in Ferndale. The…read morestrawberries were sweet and added to the great flavor of cheesecake. Staff was very friendly and accommodating too

Huge portions and delicious. Fast service. Walk up, order, and eat outside. Friendly town where you…read morecan share a table with a stranger.

The teriyaki tofu bahn mi is delicious! They easily accommodated my vegan diet by holding the mayo…read more I asked for spicy, and they delivered. The baguette was crisp and delivered what I'd hope for in a bahn mi. Their menu's prices need to be updated, and the decor is a bit of a work in progress, but my food was delicious. This place gets busy around 12:30 with high school students coming in during the school year. Other members in my party enjoyed the Reuben, felt that the spicy Philly cheesesteak just tasted like jalapeños and cheese, enjoyed their blue cheese burger, and enjoyed their pork belly bahn mis.

Honestly super disappointed. We wanted to support local and try something new, we ordered a shrimp…read moreRamen bowl and a Teriyaki chicken Ramen bowl and a Teriyaki sandwich to share. They forgot the eggs on the Ramen. It was luke warm and took almost and hour to be served. Each had less than a portion of protein and we both didn't enjoy. The sandwich was 1/3 carrots. It was posted to have diakon raddish, it did not. We paid damn near $60 for shit food we could make better at home. We are not hard people to please but we will never be going back. Super surprised to see any 4 and 5 star ratings.