The service here is so friendly and attentive. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere seems like a cozy diner.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The view of trees out the front window makes a lovely backdrop.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They have an extensive breakfast menu, it was easy to find a few things we liked! The pricing seems on par for other restaurants in the area. I would definitely come back! (Although I'd maybe ask for LIGHT chocolate chips on my waffle next time lol) read more

Historic Hiouchi Cafe - Belgium waffle with chocolate chips, berry pancakes, side of bacon, and breakfast burrito - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Crescent City, California

Honestly not sure what the 5-star reviews are seeing here, unless they're high on the mountain air on the way in. Our breakfast at Hiouchi Cafe was a genuine letdown from start to finish. Service was the first red flag -- our waitress never brought plain creamer to the table, so I had to walk over and grab some off another table myself. She also never came back for coffee refills and never once asked how the food was. It felt like she was actively avoiding our table the whole meal. And the food didn't make up for it at all. Everything was bland with zero seasoning -- like it came straight out of the pan with nothing added. The egg whites were runny instead of cooked through, and the "famous" pancakes everyone raves about were chewy, not fluffy. We spent over $50 for what ended up being the plainest, most disappointing breakfast we've had in a long time. Won't be back. read more

Very friendly cafe with friendly people!! We stopped by during a road trip and it was a great decision. We got the blueberry pancakes and the corned beef hash. Pancakes were nice and fluffy, with blueberry inside and outside very sweet. Corned beef hash was nice and crispy, very tasty and they put peppers in it. Would definitely recommend this cafe to others if they make it there!! read more

Historic Hiouchi Cafe - Pancake w/ blueberry - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Crescent City, California

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Wish we had a better experience. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The interior of the restaurant was appropriately decorated and had news articles about the area.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was okay, they were busy during our visit. We had some basic dishes, some were great and others missed the mark. The biscuit and gravy was bland and had one chunk of sausage rather than being distributed. The chicken fried steak was amazing, as well as the pancakes. The sausage links and patty were also very good. A historic place to visit. We will try another time and hopefully it will be a great review. Slightly disappointed this time as we really hoped it would be good as it looked on All Across Oragon show. read more

Historic Hiouchi Cafe - Biscuit and gravy - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Crescent City, California

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Very solid diner! I would absolutely be back, especially if I'm staying again at the motel next door. Some things to note: -[[HIGHLIGHT]]they have indoor abs outdoor seating. Outdoor was great since I had a dog with me.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] -friendly service! -very solid breakfast - I got my go-to hashbrowns, bacon, and sunny side up eggs. I forgot but i might've just ordered everything à la cart to make my own plate. -[[HIGHLIGHT]]clean restrooms[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] -lots of parking Also just cool to visit a place that has been around for so long. Give them a visit! read more

Historic Hiouchi Cafe - Eggs, bacon, hashbrowns - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Crescent City, California

Stopped for breakfast this morning and what a HUGE disappointment. We ordered at 9:20 and then watched everyone that came in after us get served. Finally the waitress realizes something is up and asks the cook about our ticket but it can't be found. She then comes to retake our order at 10:15. Says "it happens all the time". Then shouldn't you FIX it?!?!?! The waitress apologized, but that doesn't make it ok. Now almost lunch time and the next place is quite far away. Sadly, this ruins my opinion of this place and I won't be back after coming here for 30 years. read more

Food was great, service was very good even though busy. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance was 5 stars also.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They were very friendly and prompt. read more

I had the chicken and waffles with an incredible sage butter that was savory and enhanced by the sweet syrup that I pored on top! My husband had the breakfast sourdough bowl and it was a portion fit for a giant all smothered in white gravy! Great food and friendly and efficient wait staff. Those ladies were moving and groovin! read more

Historic Hiouchi Cafe - Chicken and waffles - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Crescent City, California

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Exploring the redwoods and in need of a diner for traditional breakfast spot. I didn't feel like Crescent city had many breakfast choice options so this place was a good pick. They get busy and packed but they get them in and out effectively. I ordered the special churro French toast which I was actually expecting something different. It was just your regular FT with a few pieces of churro with it but the cream cheese whip cream def added something to it. Decent coffee. The eggs scrambled soft with cheese were def the star of the plate the eggs were damn good. A bit too much cheese but still it was fantastic egg. The more mature lady was a gem also. Great customer service and attentive. I do which they had options In the breakfast sausage area not everyone eats Pork. read more

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Absolutely stellar breakfast as good as I have ever had anywhere. The Chili Omelette was absolutely amazing. Super nice crew very friendly and welcoming. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Classic space.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] If you are nearby do not miss it. read more

Great food, super service, just a fun good place to eat. The 16" pancakes are really good and lunch burgers are killer.

Hey - it's a diner. The service was very friendly and efficient. Big menu and the food was tasty.

We went in today and was pleasantly surprised by the new menu I do love a good steak and egg breakfast but I'm skeptical being no one ever gets my steak right, lol. A lot of chefs/cooks can't get a medium rare on a thinner cut but this was absolutely delicious and no steak sauce needed. It was perfectly cooked and lots of flavor. Service is always great with friendly welcomes and smiles. Thanks Kevin for keeping this place hoppin read more

A rarity! Old country diner re-vamped and expanded by a local who came back home after 20yrs of Vegas restaurant management experience. 13 min max order turnaround! great staff great prices and no corner cutting on quality of food products or ingredients. Meats and cured products sourced from a famous local 5th generation meat processing company. I live in the area so thats why I know. read more

I have been coming to the Hiouchi Cafe for over 40 years (damn I'm old!) and it never disappoints. As a matter of fact, it's only gotten better over time. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Had a lovely "morning after Christmas" breakfast with my family and left full, happy and content.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My spinach, mushroom, bacon and cheddar omelette was loaded and perfectly sautéed and cooked, the hash browns were crispy and the rye bread was wonderful. Tasted everything on the table, and all were delicious. The pancake (the size of a tire) was one of the best I've had. A couple of cups of hot and flavorful coffee and I was ready to conquer the day! Unfortunately I forgot to shoot some pics, but you get the idea. If you're in the Cresent City area, make the beautiful drive out to the Historic Hiouchi Cafe. You won't be disappointed! Cheers read more

The food, the staff .... Everything was wonderful! We are traveling... stoped in for breakfast. The servings are huge, you will not leave hungry. read more

Great food and service. Very cool historical spot. The French dip and chicken fried steak was good.

Stopped on our way home and had another great experience! Besides the huge 4-egg omelet my wife ordered I had the Big Hiouchi Platter Cake, a whopping 16" pancake served on a hot pizza pie pan. Fun to eat. We boxed up most of it with half the omelet and gave it to a homeless woman at a rest stop. But that's another story. This is a wonderful place. Easy to just drive by. If you stop you'll have great food, service and memories. The locals treat you like a good friend. Love it! read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great food and diner atmosphere![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Great breakfast and service. We had fun and we will be back. read more

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Inside out: this place is relaxed and comfy with local art all over the walls. The tables are comfy, not too crowded. Service: fast and incredibly friendly! Food: this was delicious, every single item was wonderful, good portions, and fairly priced. I wish I lived closer to eat here more often! Overall: this place is a must stop every time we come through, and pick up some silly stickers at the front counter! read more

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I can always appreciate when a place embraces their roots and puts out food better than it needs to be. There aren't too many options in the area, so it's a captive audience for people visiting Jedediah Smith Campground. They could serve much worse food, but they don't. It's your typical Greesy Spoon Cafe menu and the portions are generally huge and the food is decent. The service is mediocre at best. The host just kind of grunts at you while he motions to a table. The music is loud and Fox News is prominently on display. It's no wonder that locals say they have only been there once. Once is enough. read more

Historic Hiouchi Cafe - Breakfast bowl in a bread bowl. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Crescent City, California

Cute cafe in the middle of the Redwoods. Friendly fast staff. They have an option to give compliments to the chef and you buy the kitchen some beers! The French toast was perfect, not too much PB or Jelly just enough. The fried steak was even better! read more

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We were in town for a basketball tournament and some friends recommended we try the Hiouchi Cafe for breakfast. It was a little out of our way but it was a nice drive through the trees. There was plenty of seating and the cafe looks like a place where locals and visitors come to relax and enjoy a meal! Our server was very nice, but toward the end of our meal she had disappeared. We never got offered refills on drinks and when we were ready to pay, we waited for a bit for the check to come, but it never did so we just went to the front counter to pay. The meal I ordered, the Breakfast Bowl, was a mountain of eggs, sausage, cheese, potatoes, and gravy in a sourdough bread bowl. It was humongous! In fact, all of the meals were very large. I didn't even make it through half of it and I was stuffed, so I recommend sharing a meal if possible! The Breakfast Bowl was very tasty, and the sourdough bread was actually my favorite part. It was soft but at the same time crispy! Yum! All in all, a cute spot to eat a very filling meal! read more

Historic Hiouchi Cafe - The Breakfast Bowl - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Crescent City, California

Absolutely love the small town cafe feel of this place! Located really close to redwood national park and it opens at 7 am, it's a must stop for an early breakfast before heading in for hikes. We showed up right at 7 am and the server and cooks were so friendly and attentive. The food hit the spot along with the coffee! A bit more expensive, but it is located in a small town so it's understandable. Having breakfast made sure my day started off on the right foot! read more

Historic Hiouchi Cafe - Corned beef hash with 2 over easy eggs & wheat toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Crescent City, California

Really delicious from scratch hash here. I can't believe it's not noted. Decide for yourself read more

Historic Hiouchi Cafe - Corn beef hash - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Crescent City, California

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Stopped by for breakfast on our way to the redwoods and so glad we did. Two of us shared the Hiouchi omelette ($19) because it was made with four eggs and came with toast and hash browns. Along with a cup of coffee each, it was perfect! Loved the service by all the waitstaff. They were very friendly , accommodating, and attentive. Loved the family atmosphere! read more

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The food was merely GOOD. It wasn't like amazing like people hype it up to be, and trust me I was hungry. We ordered out bc we didn't have time to sit in there. My dad told me that when he was ordering the attendant said something rude and it's like this is your job, bro. My friends work at restaurants and I get customer service having like a bad day but still this is your job. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The building was cute like as anyways that just threw me off because I went inside to pick up our order[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and my dad gave my sister cash right she told me they said it was 51 for three meals whatever she touched her pocket and she's like I don't have it. I'm not like bro what the fuck so I go back out the car and I gotta get it from my dad to get his card right cause I don't have any money on me either and he's like OK yeah I read what they said. Cash is King. Don't support big credit companies, I could not agree more but I had to because we didn't have any more cash. I don't know. It was just rude. he was just being short and it was probably the same guy and that threw me off and I feel like Lily Tino for saying this, but I don't know it was rude. read more

Great service & hospitality, but disappointing food @ Hiouchi Cafe in Crescent City, CA. First time patrons during the brunch hour on a Friday. We were warmly greeted and given the go-ahead to pick a spot. Every table had a great view of the surrounding area. Bathrooms were clean. I made it a point to stop at this historic cafe because of its great reviews and convenient location on Hwy 199 right before entering the Jedidiah Smith Redwoods State Park. Our server was friendly, courteous, and checked in with the crew to confirm they would be able to fulfill our meal requests. Unfortunately, the ice tea didn't taste fresh, the waffles were soft like pancakes, and the chicken was hard as a rock. Would I stop here again? If I take this route on the way to the coast in the future, I'd give them another shot, but wouldn't order chicken & waffles again. read more

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The chicken and waffles did not disappoint! If you're passing by, or recreating in the area, stop in. Lovely service, great food. P.S. get the milkshake. You won't be sorry. read more

Food was great, service was quick and very kind, and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the atmosphere was very cozy[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They had it decorated for fall[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]! read more

Historic Hiouchi Cafe - 2 eggs with sausage, Hashbrowns, and toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Crescent City, California

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Great service with friendly staff! The food portions were huge and equally satisfyingly delicious! A must stop for breakfast, lunch, or dinner! read more

Historic Hiouchi Cafe - Breakfast Burrito - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Crescent City, California

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If you're ever driving in the area, highly recommend stopping for breakfast at this spot. Has one of the kindest staff teams I've ever met. Had a 2X2X2 which came with two eggs, two pieces of bacon, and two large pancakes. Everything was delicious, definitely can split the pancakes with a friend if you wanted to. Overall, a super cozy and warm cafe/diner to grab a yummy quick bite. read more

Hiouchi Cafe is hands down the best Cafe anywhere. I have a home in SoCal and Crescent City. So I drive 672 miles to get here and or back . And lots of restaurants along the way. None of them come close to Hiouchi Cafe. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Best service, ambiance, food of course[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. And they welcome you with open arms , everyone there is like family now . Thanks Kevin and staff. A customer for life. read more

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Food was so good! Great portions. We ate there three times in our stay. I should've taken more pics. I had the biscuits and gravy twice, so good! The bacon burger was fantastic too! My husband had the chicken ciabatta and had it again cause it was so good. Third time he had a chicken Caesar salad which was good. Our friends had the 16" pancake because why not?! Also the breakfast burrito and that was so good too! Service was kind and fast :) will visit again! read more

Historic Hiouchi Cafe - Biscuits and gravy with hashbrowns and a side of bacon - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Crescent City, California

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Was a perfect historic restaurant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We stopped for brunch after a few days at the coast. Service and staff was amazing and so was the food. read more

I have been to the Hiouchi Cafe several times over the decades when visiting the redwoods, but this was my first time since it has been fully remodeled. It is absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!! The food is delicious and they have excellent service. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It is your classic country coffee shop/diner with a woodsy feel appropriate for the area.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I had a burger that was very juicy and all the fixings were nice and fresh. I ordered the bun not buttered and no pickles on the burger and they got everything right. The fries were very good but perhaps a tad salty, though not over the top. It was a great experience and a must-stop when visiting the redwoods. read more

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Most amazing breakfast place in a small town of Hiouchi along the 199 HWY to Grants Pass has been around forever with the recent owner taking over the mom and pop restaurant into one of the most popular breakfast special place in a short time. I am truly impressed by the freshly made everything. I also am pleased with how speedy the service staffs are and the friendly smile that each employee brings to the table showing the enthusiasm and pride of working for the best local breakfast must go to place. If my Mukbang colleagues ever pass through HWY 199 to and fro Crescent City and Grants Pass, please do stop by this quaint restaurant in the Red Woods! You might find yourself in one of the best restaurants in the country! read more

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We stopped her on a road trip and stumbled upon it just as they had closed the restaurant. We asked them if we could grab a quick to go order and the waitress did not hesitate to hand us menus to see what we wanted. I'm so glad she let us put in a last minute order because the food was amazing. My best friend got the breakfast bowl and and I got the ciabatta sandwich. Both were so delicious! Stop by here if you're in the area. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Such a friendly, bustling cafe.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Great food and plenty of it. Best place to go after a beautiful Redwoods hike. read more

Sad because we have never been here before even though we lived in CC for 26 years. Always heard good things about this place. But our experience was way different. Biscuits were burnt on the outside and raw in the middle, and everything tasted like old grease, especially the soggy hashbrowns. [[HIGHLIGHT]]A several flies were flying in the dining area.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Not to mention the older waitresses thought she was the star of the restaurant to all the local, but when I asked for the check the 3rd time rolled her eyes. Then had one of the other younger waitresses give us the check. Because of this experience we won't be trying their new restaurant on 3rd street. I'm only putting 1 star because 0 stars isn't an option. read more