Stopped in today after a local hike and instantly loved the cozy vibe of this place. I ordered the egg and bacon toast and added avocado. It was absolutely delicious. The employees were kind, welcoming, and made the experience even better. I didn't try any of their drinks since I'm a bit picky with caffeine, but I do wish they offered lemonades. Overall, it was a really nice spot and I'll definitely be back. Make sure to check them out! read more

Heartwood Eatery - Salad Near Me - Nevada City, California

Ate on the breakfast/lunch side of Heartwood eatery. Just found this place and look forward to trying the dinner side next time. Today we ordered the vegan miso soup bowl. It was $14 and was completely forgettable. The bowl wasn't any where near full. The miso soup was bland. We got the quinoa added and it was totally forgettable. Said it would have green pea and sunflower shoots, but we had none. There were some green onions slices floating around on the top. We ordered two dishes to share and this one didn't fit the bill as a shareable item. For the disappointment we had in the miso it was totally made up by the vegan kale cesar salad. It was a large bowl of yum! Hearty serving of well dressed kale. The Cesar dressing delicious! Slices of cucumber, avocado and chick peas and a beautiful thick slice of bread on top. It was so filling we easily shared it and filled us up. It was $15 only a dollar more than miso broth bowl. It's was so worth every penny. The service was friendly and fast. It's a pick your own table place, which means one usually has to wipe their table down for crumbs. We don't mind. It's a cute place. We found parking fairly easy. Commercial street being blocked off to traffic is nice. read more

Heartwood Eatery - Menu right side 8/23/25 - Salad Near Me - Nevada City, California

Coffee was great food imaginative, natural and thoughtful. Everyone was nice and place is clean. Eclectic customer base. Low key and mellow. Flavorful food all the way around. This is an easy pick give it a try. Bowls for days read more

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Vegan friendly eatery that is delicious! We stopped in for lunch and ordered a bowl and salad and they were both very good! They do have seating outside that is dog friendly. read more

Heartwood Eatery - Rainbow salad with tofu - ask for no butter (not vegan) this was - Salad Near Me - Nevada City, California

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I loved the vibe of this place! I went twice when I was in Nevada City, once for breakfast and once for dinner. For breakfast I had the salmon toast and an iced lavender latte. Both items were delicious. The service was friendly and the food came out relatively fast. For breakfast, you order at the counter, and they call your name when your food is ready for you to come up and grab it. For dinner, you order at the counter and they give you a number and bring your food to you. For dinner I got the bahn mi bowl and my husband got ramen. Both were good. They source from local farmers, which is great! read more

Heartwood Eatery - Salmon toast - Salad Near Me - Nevada City, California

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I only had time for a small but (the miso soup with bread and a ginger turmeric lemonade), but ALL the food I saw coming out looked amazing! Bring some time, it gets busy and making food from scratch takes a while. You go up to the counter, order and pay, pick a cozy spot to sit, and they will shout your name at the pick up counter when it's ready. The miso was delicious with some fresh vegetables and the side of bread with salted butter, so good! Would definitely come back to try more dishes. read more

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We decided to come here after getting a recommendation and seeing the great reviews. We ordered this appetizer and noodle soup to share. We came around 7 pm and it was quite busy. It took about half an hour for the appetizer to come out and another 20 minutes for the noodle soup to come out. Both dishes were pretty small, especially for the price. The appetizer was this fried shiitake. We didn't expect it to be essentially ground up shiitake that was battered. The sauce tasted like hoisin sauce that had a heavy drizzle. In terms of flavor, this dish was not balanced. The noodle soup was essentially a red curry noodle soup. I liked the cashews and peanuts in there. The broth itself was a bit bland. Perhaps we didn't order the right dishes, but Heartwood seems to be a nice option for people with dietary restrictions. read more

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Gave this place a try since we were in the area for Victorian Christmas and it had a lot of good reviews. When we walked in it was fairly crowded. We were worried we wouldn't find anywhere to sit but luckily the table next to the register got up as we're about to order. The cashier was friendly and patient as we navigated the menu. We had thought we over ordered for the four of us, since we all got an entree and then three appetizers to share, but the portions were perfect in my opinion. The annex ramen definitely had some fresh ingredients. I chose chicken but I'd recommend another option since the chicken wasn't that special. Also, the broth seemed fairly basic and lacked flavors that I'm used to from other places, so I'd recommend ordering the other ramen options. The best appetizer for me was probably the hot and sweet karaage. It definitely strays away from what I'm used to with karaage, as it started reminding me more of popcorn chicken and boneless wings, but it definitely hit the spot (if I had rice it would've been even better). The crispy potatoes would've been pretty bland if it weren't for the onions and greens on top. The shiitake fritters were basically meatballs to me, which I didn't mind considering I don't like mushrooms. Now that I've written all this out this place is probably more of a 3.5 off of the one visit considering one of the employees spilled sauce on my coat when they were bringing out our food, but that sentiment might just be because of the items I chose to order. read more

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We come here every time we're in Nevada City. Ambiance: Rustic cafeteria vibe - what you would expect for the type of food they serve. I like how they list all the farms they source from on a chalkboard. Food: the one thing that is consistently amazing is their bread. Aside from that, there are a few standout dishes. Avo Egg Toast - avocado toasts are ubiquitous these days, but it's actually hard to find a truly delicious one. The one at Heartwood is legitimately good because the flavors all work and meld together. Shitake toast - good if you like a bit of kick. Plenty of fresh mushrooms with the perfect amount of spice. Rainbow salad - really surprisingly good. Not sure what it is (maybe it's the fresh ingredients, maybe it's the sesame on top ) but all of the veggies pare together in a wonderfully delicious way. Service: nothing special to write home about, but nothing negative either. Overall, we really enjoy the food and the restaurant's emphasis on sourcing fresh ingredients from local farms. read more

Visit date: July 18, 2025 Lovely plave and great vibes. My friend was insisting me on visiting the restaurant and this town and that's why I really enjoyed my 2 hours here. They have a great variety of healthy food and coffee options. My Salmon sandwich was too good. The whole place was supporting the eco-friendly cause and that was impressive. The staff was helpful and recommended more options to try and also gave a small introductory talk about their products. Would love to visit again.. read more

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Visited Heartwood Eatery today. October 17th..see receipt. This place is located close to the Broad Street exit in Nevada City. It opens at 10am. It's large inside and has indoor and outdoor dining with large windows to enjoy! The main part of the restaurant focuses on breakfast where the annex focuses more on dinner options (asian fusion) with Ramen dishes. I had the avocado on toast (sourdough) with sprouts on top. Nice presentation and plenty of avocado. What I really liked was their honey lavender latte- again a beautiful presentation and the coffee was delicious! The large coffee cup itself was 6 bucks but I couldn't finish it! It has a warm and earthy atmosphere with colorful art on the walls. The kitchen staff was friendly and it was a great experience! I would come back again for the lavender latte! read more

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Gluten-free fried chicken?!! Umm, yes please!! LOCATION & DECOR: I'm the heart of downtown Nevada City with a rustic feel with natural materials including several types of wood for seating and counter tops. Bench style, table style and bar height by the window seating available at first come first serve. Two tables outside for street dining for 2 per table. FOOD & DRINK: -fried chicken karaage: I can't believe this is gluten free. Very delicious. -shiitake fritters: tiny balls of deliciousness sitting on top of it and arugula salad. So good. -Heartwood salad bowl w/ salmon is a just have. A hearty bowl of health and wellness to share. It was everything I wanted from a salad. -Strawberry Basil Lemonade PRICE: $$ Not the cheapest place to eat. The shiitake fritters plus the fried chicken karaage Plus a strawberry basil lemonade ran me $34. SWAG/AMENITIES: -bar height seating -bench style seating -street-side dining -restroom -table service STAFF & EXPERIENCE: First to note, there are two sides of the restaurant, one serving lunch and one serving dinner. Not sure what time they switch. Possibly 4:00 p.m. . The items I ate (fried chicken karaage and shiitake fritters) are not available on the lunch menu. The service here is top notch. Incredibly friendly and personable staff. They come around the tables and refill drinks and make sure you have everything you need. Customer choice for seating. You order at the counter then they give you a number and find you wherever you are seated. Thursday dish tray for dropping silverware and things. The five hair is so homey and cute. The patrons have visit here are all very friendly and this is definitely a place I'll stop in from time to time. Just a bit expensive compared to other places nearby. read more

Heartwood Eatery - Crispy Potatoes - Salad Near Me - Nevada City, California

every single time i've gone to heartwood, the food never disappoints. the pictures speak for themselves. the food is fresh and healthy. it doesn't feel heavy in the stomach. the staff is quick and friendly even during lunch rush. the ambiance of the restaurant is relaxed, but also very nice. i love how they have water set out for guests along with to go containers and anything else you'll need. read more

Heartwood Eatery - smoked salmon loaded toast - Salad Near Me - Nevada City, California

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Filling, warm and diverse for a salad restaurant. It's delicious! Honestly, the best lunch in Nevada City.

"Do we get two toasts or just one?" She shows me her index finger. "Just one." For the price of the toasts, I had to ask! 16 bucks for a salmon toast? It's got to be a helluva good toast! My man's avocado toast was 14 bucks! Do you see now why I thought we'd get two toasts??? When we walked in, I liked the wooden interior, calm space, and overall ambiance. But when I saw the menu consisted of different kinds of toasts, ONLY toasts, I was bummed. I realized, though, that they had OTHER things like salad, grain bowls, and soups. Since we came in the morning, I felt like the only option I had was toast. I was hesitant, but I wanted to stay for the sake of my curiosity. Also, I wanted to sit by the window to watch the raindrops and peoplewatch. Wow! I was amazed at how creatively they prepared the salmon toast. It was so pretty, I didn't want to eat it! The smoked salmon, topped with bright pink pickled onions and micro greens. What a sight! It was Instagram-worthy indeed! Not only was it exquisite to look at, but it was also delicious and filling!! Oh, and healthy, too!! I didn't mind paying $16 for it. My man said my toast was much better than his avocado toast, so I didn't even try it. The Matcha Latte was a tasty drink with my breakfast. It's a wonderful place to have a meal in Nevada City. read more

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Good drinks and healthy, tasty food in a charming cafe with boho hippie vibes. I enjoyed my rose cardamom latte - usually specialty espresso drinks end up too sweet for my taste but this one was perfectly balanced. Heartwood Bowl with chicken was simple and satisfying. My husband really enjoyed his Kyoto bowl. Fun place to people watch too. We'll be back! read more

How I wish we had a Heartwood Eatery nearby our community! I would then surely be a regular guest enjoying the healthy, beautiful and scrumptious delicious meals more often! My sister suggested we meet here for lunch so we met with our men and we all enjoyed our entire dining experience. Even the wooden furniture and environment is eye pleasing and has a warm comfy welcome when first entering. read more

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Lovely service and great food. My friend got a tomato basil soup with pesto bread that came with sprouts & said it was delicious. I got the Asian chicken salad and it did not disappoint. A plus is that the coffee is also worthwhile of going out of your way :) read more

Heartwood Eatery - Salad Near Me - Nevada City, California

The best meal we had in Nevada City! The barbacoa bowl that my husband ordered was his favorite thing he ordered anyplace during our trip. I had the heartwood bowl twice! So good. Unfortunately they forgot to put the soft-boiled egg on it the second time though, and I didn't realize it until after. Bummer! But the food here was delicious and so high quality. read more

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Strange experience last night at the Xmas Market ! I normally really love their food and I could tell the kitchen was slammed. Please educate your staff that works at the register that if I'm trying to avoid Soy... and if I ask if there is Tamari in the Pho, I'm trying to avoid soybeans. I was not shown a list of ingredients, after kindly asking, and the girl working the counter stated flatly that Tamari is "soy free" which it certainly is not. Tamari is gluten free and that's it. It is in fact made with soybeans (what else would it be made of?) Second, I had asked for rice noodles and I was given white rice (???) in the ramen after ordering it (trying to avoid the soybeans). Staff needs to be proactive and understand what they're serving to field customer questions. read more

Farm fresh food over here from your local farms. The food is a bit pricey, but definitely worth it. Lots of umamai flavors bursting in your mouth. Everything tastes fresh and so good. It was my first time here on a weekday and it was quite the lunch spot. Loved the mushroom toast and added cubed tofu on the side. The bowl with added smoked salmon was also good. The salmon isn't your typical smoked salmon because it's not slimy. Their miso soup is also delicious. Beautiful flowers are decorated around the restaurant giving it a warm and inviting vibe. Drinks are also tasty. I had some lemon, ginger, tumeric drink that was flavourful and an immunity boost all at the same time. I also tried their seeded bread, which was interesting. Of note, they use ghee instead of butter. That's probably the only thing I can probably do without. Oh, and you pick up your own food and bust your own tables.. read more

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The pros- very cool ambience and architecture, delicious, beautiful bowls and coffee drinks. The cons- completely disinterested service from the woman at the register bordering on rude, 15 minute wait for jasmine green tea (seems a long time to wait for a tea bag to be dropped into hot water.) read more

Growing up in the Bay Area and waiting in those long lines in San Francisco and San Jose, this spot really knows how to do ramen right! I tried the Tantan Style Ramen and swapped the pork for Kaarage Chicken, and let me tell you, it was amazing. I love pork too, and I can only imagine it would've been awesome, but since it doesn't sit well with me, I went with the chicken instead. The broth was super flavorful, and everything just hit the spot. You can really tell they put a ton of love into that 17-hour bone broth. The chicken was golden and crispy on the outside but juicy on the inside. The staff was super friendly, and the place had a cute, cozy vibe with an industrial twist. I loved checking out the local artwork on the walls. Overall, you've got to try this ramen place out. You definitely won't regret it! read more

Heartwood Eatery - Salad Near Me - Nevada City, California

Heartwood is a casual eatery with warm hearted staff and high quality food. I had the salmon toast and it was the best thing I've eaten in a month. It's true. It's not a place to go if you're in a hurry because it's going to take a little while to get your food, but it's worth waiting for. I can't wait for my next trip here read more

On a trip to Nevada city, ca I was looking for a place for breakfast and good coffee. In my searches, Heartwood eatery popped up. The place looked so did the menu options. Saw some comments on their good coffee as well. We got the egg salad toast with Avocado, the California bowl and coffees. The egg salad was homemade and delicious so was the bowl. The coffee was great as well. The people were super friendly and loved the setting. Great way to start my day of exploring the area. read more

Heartwood Eatery - Salad Near Me - Nevada City, California

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Healthy but tasty salads, toasts, and brown rice bowls, most with nicely boiled eggs and fresh avocado. read more

Heartwood Eatery - Heartwood Bowl, Avocado Toast, and Shiitake Toast. - Salad Near Me - Nevada City, California

I love this place. Staff is always amazing. Food is fantastic. I just wish their portions were larger. I tend not to eat here if I'm really hungry for that reason. read more

Food is delicious and good quality. Atmosphere in restaurant is warm and pleasant. Dropping to 2* because A). Food is overpriced relative to the portions for a counter order lunch spot ($37 for the sushi bowl with smoked salmon + a soda water + tax and tip), and B) The woman working the counter the afternoon of 7/12 is poorly trained in customer service. Suggestions for her: Greet the customer with a modicum of warmth (eye contact and a smile is a good start), stop looking at your phone while the customer is placing the order, continue to refrain from looking at your phone while the customer asks clarifying questions (eye contact again is helpful as it lets the customer know you're listening), offer a simple apology when the order is placed incorrectly (overpriced salmon was not added to bowl) and the customer has to return to the line to retrieve the rest of the bowl. So yeah, paying a lot of $ to be treated poorly is gonna garner a lousy review. read more

Inviting atmosphere. Food was fresh and delicious. Fast and friendly service. Clean. 10/10. read more

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My husband and I with our baby girl had lunch during our weekend in Nevada City. The place is very nice and cozy. You order from the front desk and then they call you to pick up your food. I ate the Heartwood Eatery, while my husband the fully loaded toast. My bowl was very good: I liked the combination of the ingredients, rice was tasty and the eggs were cooked perfectly. Also my husband loved his toast. read more

Heartwood Eatery - Salad Near Me - Nevada City, California

Gave 3 stars for the atmosphere and the unique menu. Tries the Heartwood bowl and it was pretty nasty. The rice was overcooked with bitter salad on the side, plus the salmon and the sauerkraut were super salty with no other flavor profiles. My kids don't like sourdougj bread so we tried their gluten free bread which was absolutely nasty and tasted like Chinese herbal medicine. My husband ordered the avocado toast which was great (safer choice than their bowls). The casher lady was on her phone and couldn't care less about her customers. Took off 2 stars due to lack of attention from the cashier lady who took our order and 2 of the items we ordered were pretty nasty. read more

Yummy, yummy bowls and toasts. Everything is fresh, staff is friendly and portions are huge. I highly recommend it.

Great place to Meet with friend, family, Groups should consider this marvelous place Thank You for your review and taste test it all Persons cooking/ serving are wonderful and pleasant Parking is difficult to find near so prepare to walk Street parking has meters so have change available Enjoy the surroundings area for shopping read more

Heartwood Eatery - Absolutely the Best Egg salad Toast!! - Salad Near Me - Nevada City, California

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Karage was awesome ramen was good but I wanted more depth in the broth. Wish they offered more beverages

So happy we found this place as we were spending the weekend in Nevada City. The people working there were extremely friendly. There is plenty of seating inside and outside and the vibe is just comforting makes you want to live there! Takes a second to get your food/drinks but they are working hard and all the food is local. We had - Ricotta Beet Toast - I am not a fan of sourdough but it was amazing! - Heartwood Bowl - so delicious and so filling - Avocado Toast - yes you can make it at home for half the price but everything was so fresh - Chocolate Tonic - so many flavors and not too sweet They also have a specials menu that has mouthwatering options! read more

Heartwood Eatery - Daily Menu all delicious - Salad Near Me - Nevada City, California

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Food is great, line was really long probably because of that so service was a bit slow. But the ambiance is great and I love their drinks selection. read more

I had take out, but the place was super cute and inviting inside. Great warm vibe, friendly staff. And the food was really top notch, fresh and delicious. A+ read more

Such good, healthy food here - one of our top 5 places! So fresh and delicious! Staff is super friendly, and the vibe is chill. read more

This is an OK place to have a lunch and chat with friends. They faire is good quality, but nothing great. I usually hate to write about average 3 star places because I rarely have anything good or bad to say about them. Everything was just "average." However, it was very healthy. read more

Any dining experience is more than just the food. In this case it's about attitude and whether the staff is welcoming. The lady working the front counter made sure her bitter attitude was front and center. In bold letters her tee shirt read "Women don't owe you sh*t." On a personal level perhaps she had every reason to feel angry, but that's not the point. I don't go to a restaurant to have a helping of bitterness shoved in my face. read more