Fantastic experience! Delicious meals. There were four of us and we had the chicken fried steak and the ribeye hot brew mess skillet and the cinnamon French toast. Each dish was really amazing. Then we got reaquainted with Cherie, the owner. We met her at her restaurant about 2 years ago and she remembered us! Very hospitable. And when we asked for a photo with Cherie, we met Katarina, one of the waitresses. She too was a joy to meet. Definately make this place a stop on your travels!!! read more

I had the HOT MESS, with turkey sausage...First it's big enough for two, honest! Lots of scrambled eggs and sausage (your choice) and cheese (your choice). Served very hot on a skillet. Coffee was fresh, hot and kept coming. Very busy, but friendly helpful staff. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It started to empty out around 1 pm. Got quiet and didn't have to holler to hear each other[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great choice for young and old, both happy with our meals.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Ask for seniors discount. Half of my food went home in a box. read more

Hot Brew Bistro - The Hot Mess...HUGE! But yummy. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Fortuna, California

THEY were busy, but LOVED how the 3 waitstaff kept up the service by constantly communicating with each other. KUDOS. My only thinh is the ribeye steak and eggs...I don't think it was a ribeye. Other than that, the stars are really for the Wait Staff. read more

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Let's start with the service, very friendly, warm welcome greeted right away, we missed the rush still plenty of business. Owner was there greeting everyone when they came in or after they were seated. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Good atmosphere wasnt loud, you could hear the waitress when asked questions.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Clean, nice having outdoor seating it was a beautiful day I was with my son and his mom.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Omg, the food was amazing love love there biscuits and gravy would like to to have the recipe I cant match it. My son got a giant BBQ burger. Great portions worth coming in and trying. To anyone that sees this review come in and try. read more

The food was fantastic and the service was great. The shrimp salad was huge and delicious. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The dining room is noisy when when full![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Amazing breakfast, honestly one of the best I've had in a very long time. Chicken fried steak and ham steak were phenomenal. Cannot recommend this place enough. Amazing staff and food is unbeatable will definitely return read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]I had heard Hot Brew was dog friendly so we decided to give it a try today with our dog.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The staff was incredible with her and with us. By far the best service and prices in Humboldt, especially for including dogs. The owner even took the poop bag to throw away for us. We will definitely be back. read more

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I've eaten here a handful of times and gotten something different each time. Everything was great and I will continue to eat here when I want a hearty and filling meal. read more

Great food , friendly people and helpful we were going to go by avenue of the Giant. I checked online and it said that the road was closed. So I asked our server she made a call to a friend. He called back with the new that it was open we had a great time. Avenue of the Giant is a must see read more

The food was great and everyone was incredibly kind and welcoming. Highly recommend stopping in here for any meal

Good Mimosas. I like their sweet potato fries and their country potatoes for breakfast options. Lots of food for the prices. Great owner interaction with the customers. read more

As someone who is a scratch cook I can honestly say this % the best breakfast place I have ever been to . Not only does the owner(Cherie) walk around and check in with you , but if you are a fun kind of person she will replicate your attitude back The food is always fresh hot and amazingly delicious . All staff are extremely kind , swift and a wealth of information on the food choices My wife totally loves the Mexican Potatoes and Stuff . I have a special spot for the stuffed French toast - unlike most every other place I have been to across the country the stuffed French toast have the perfect balance of sweetness not to much and not to little . Today I had the Pancake tacos , they are a fun little breakfast food for child and adults alike . Never once have we had a bad experience or meal at Hot Brew Bistro . If you are ever passing thru or live in the area and have not been to Hot Brew Bistro you should stop in for a down home good cooked meal and a great family experience The one and only bad thing is today is our last time coming to Hot Brew Bistro as we moved to South Carolina last year and we were only back visiting for a week . This is our last trip to CA and the lost coast area Thank you for all the great food and wonderful times read more

Hot Brew Bistro - Mexi Potatoes and Stuff - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Fortuna, California

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Always amazing food!! We absolutely love this place.... Such a great atmosphere and ambiance. The service is top notch. Friendly servers with fun attitudes. And back to the food. The menu is so incredible. It's hard to choose because of so many delicious options. Plus the specials. Last time I was there with a friend they were serving The Pub Burger - a mouthwatering burger with an onion ring on top of the patty filled with pub cheese! C'mon ... that's spectacular! This visit my wife ordered the Spicy Prawn Wrap - wow! That was good Highly recommend Hot Brew Bistro read more

Hot Brew Bistro - Spicy Prawn Wrap .... - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Fortuna, California

You must eat here! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The food is amazing, the restaurant is clean, and most dishes are large enough for two.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Anything you can imagine is on this menu, and ordinarily that may be a drawback, but not here. Tacos, potato dishes, breakfast wrap, omelets were superb and fresh. Flavors are extraordinary. The staff and owner, will make you feel like you've been friends forever. They are wonderful with a persistent enthusiastic with a positive attitude Accommodating for food issues with a smile. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Love the art on the walls too- feel free to purchase some of that local art.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Hot Brew Bistro - One half of the breakfast wrap. I almost forgot to take the photo because it was so delicious! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Fortuna, California

Comfy, family friendly breakfast and lunch spot. We grabbed sandwiches and a salad to go on our way south. The staff was friendly and welcoming, but more than half of them had their masks down or had removed them entirely. The sandwiches were pretty good, but could have been better balanced. The deli sandwich had too much mayo and the veggie one despite a good mixture of ingredients, favored the lettuce heavily. The cobb salad was really tasty, even though the chicken was a bit dry. read more

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Great food and service. The prices were fair. The food came out correct, hot and quickly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]A nice restaurant with a pleasant owner operator.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We were there on a Sunday with a large group and everyone was very accommodating! [[HIGHLIGHT]]A very nice restaurant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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We are breakfast and The food was so good! Service was great! Best biscuits and gravy. They also have gluten free toast that was really good too! Bacon, eggs and potatoes oh my! read more

Service is great, portions are huge and food tastes amazing! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great place to take the family for breakfast, lunch or dinner![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] All the coffees you can drink from their many choices! read more

Everything at hot brew exceeds my expectations every time. Hot brew has things that you don't find anywhere else. Cherie's recipes are very consistently prepared. The potatoes there are out of this world the breakfast potatoes. It's hard to even describe them. The breakfast burger is very good. The Santa Fe chicken sandwich, the tempura prawn sushi inspired wrap, the clam chowder, everything!! Try the hot mess breakfast skillet. So incredible. Thank you, Cherie and crewz read more

This is the most amazing biscuits and gravy I've had in a very long time. The #1 combo was giant and so much food. My bacon was undercooked a little and I didn't love the potatoes but I licked the plate clean from the biscuits and gravy. Would absolutely come back for them! The staff was very attentive and kind as well! read more

Excellent portions, service, and delicious food! Best breakfast, brunch, lunch in town - The Chef makes excellent presentations of everything leaving the kitchen. Will be back! read more

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Amazing. Period. People are so dang nice- comfort food but make it all fresh and homemade. Love love love. So glad we stopped! read more

Delicious Sunday brunch! Had the chicken fried steak, hash browns and a biscuit. Very good sausage gravy. Mimosas made it complete. My only complaints are not so clean silverware, funky smelling water glass, and then after we ate There was only one toilet for the entire place and it was not very clean. read more

The owner is terrible. I think she's the owner there is no way a worker would act that way. Pouring tequila in people mouths, yelling, touching people without consent. On a Sunday at 2pm... She was CLEARLY hammered and pressuring me(underage) and my friend to drink(and mocking us when we declined). She reminds me of someone with a drinking problem. Just...terrible. The actual employees were very kind and the food is great. So props to them. But jesus christ the owner is awful and created a strange party environment for a family-friendly restaurant! read more

Awesome breakfast spot with exceptional customer service! Our waiter, Jakeb, was very cheery and excited to serve us. My husband and I both ordered the hot brew combos, which came with a choice of eggs (any style), bacon or sausage, and a choice of a half stack of pancakes or a full order of french toast. Total steal. You really get a bang for your buck! The portions are HUGE, I was shocked at how large the half stack of pancakes were! Delicious. read more

Hot Brew Bistro - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Fortuna, California

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Love, love, love this place and all the staff! They treat their customers like gold. Food is always very fresh and comes out relatively quick even when they're busy. Their specials are always good and their staple classics are always spot on. It's definitely my breakfast spot of choice for their variety. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Would highly recommend to anyways looking for a good spot to eat and definitely to brunch and day drink with their delicious mimosa menu and outdoor or indoor seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Great to support local businesses like this one. read more

This is the best place I've been to for breakfast in years! Big portions so you won't go home hungry. There is even health conscious options like scrambled egg whites, fresh fruit, turkey or chicken patties and oatmeal. The service was also great. Food came out fast and water refills were quick. I will be coming back. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Only gripe I had was how loud it was.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]That is expected though with the breakfast/brunch rush.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

First, I LOVE this place, and so will you! The food is always consistently delicious with large portions . [[HIGHLIGHT]]Today there were 8 of us that showed up without reservations. (Note to self, make reservations!) The place was packed and the staff effortlessly put some tables together for us.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I ordered a cup of her clam chowder and it was fantastic ! Finally, while at lunch, I ordered 2 Cobb salads to go for dinner. The salads were so large, that my husband and I ended up only eating one of the salads. We now have another for lunch tomorrow! Thank you for the great service and delicious food. You guys hit it out of the ballpark today! read more

Excellent food and service. Try the breakfast taco and pancake taco. (Ask for one of each). Delicious read more

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I often travel up to this area and this is a spot I like to pop into if I arrive during hours. Breakfast/lunch spot, and it is always great. Sherry and her staff work very hard. The local feel when you come into this establishment is warm and friendly. The food is fresh and cooked to order. My son enjoyed the Philly cheesesteak and said it was excellent. I ordered a cheeseburger (and their fries are potato wedges). Excellent all the way around. Support local business even when you are just visiting! read more

I was craving chicken fried steak. My late breakfast hit the spot. The portion of the steak was massive. I was hungry and was only able to eat half! The eggs were cooked perfectly and the home fries were well seasoned. I have never had chicken fried steak I could cut with a fork. The meat was extremely well seasoned and the batter was crispy. Excellent food and service. A true gem for Fortuna. read more

Fantastic food and friendly service. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant is very clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The serve generous portions and their fresh squeezed on is so good. read more

To: sue I'm an employee at hot brew and normally would never reply and dismiss something so trite, but your delusional elaboration of false accusations needs to be addressed...again.#1 you said you're service was great, now it changes to you had to refill your own drinks? #2 we have one bathroom, and one key to that bathroom. While you were berating the server over this bathroom scenario another employee was already at the bathroom door letting your friend in with the ONLY KEY WE HAVE. So what did you expect that server to do for you that wasn't already being done? Which she kindly explained to you and NEVER dismissed you and said I have other priorities. Your friend got the door unlocked which we didn't lock by the way and used the bathroom and you were heard as well. But that clearly wasn't enough for some reason. So then today you show up and tell the owner give me money or I'll write a yelp review crucifying you unless you give me money back. So with that being said I the employee NOT the owner stood up for her and said " you are not going to blackmail her into paying you." Never mentioned bribing because what you were doing was simply extortion. But you kept throwing your tantrum with no resolution and that's when you were asked to leave, which by the way was all caught on camera with audio this afternoon. Anyone who knows the owner knows she bends over BACKWARDS to make sure her customers are happy to a fault. I don't know what you hoped to gain by habitually lying and attacking a hard working and single mother who is a well established local business owner, but I don't think you're going to find that validation on this platform. Hope you gain some perspective and clarity and have a blessed day. read more

My friends and I had lunch there last Sunday. We sat outside. After a good long wait, one of us got up to get menus. Finally, the server came. She had tables inside and out and was out of breath. She took our order but never brought the water we asked for. When our drinks were empty we had to take our glasses't d inside to get refills. We had a very long wait for food and she apologized. We asked for ranch dressing and it never came. Again, I had to go in and get it. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Then I went to use the bathroom. It was locked and I waited about five minutes and finally gave up.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My friend is much older than me and disabled. It is a very long walk behind the counter and down a long walkway. The door was still locked. I knocked on it and no one answered. My friend and I were panicking. She was afraid she was going to wet her pants. I ran back into the restauant and told the first server I saw that we needed the key to the bathroom and that my friend was going to pee her pants. The server told me that she "HAD OTHER PRIORITIES" My heart was racing. I saw another server and ran to her. She said "Where is the key?" Finally, a third server got the key and went down to open the door. It was terrible. I was nearly crying. The server who ignored my request and said she had other priorities was the manager. I quietly walked up to her and whispered in her ear "one day you will be 80 and you will remember this." Today I made a special trip to talk to the owner. Before I could get two words out she claimed to have watched the whole thing on video and that they didn't do anything wrong. She kept interrupting me and was not at all interested in what I had to say. She said "When you are at a GAS STATION and there is only one bathroom, you have to wait. It isn't our fault if the door gets locked by a customer. In fact, it is her fault. As the owner, it is her responsibilty to have a lock on the door that doesn't get inadvertently locked. It's also her responsibility to make sure that her manager doesn't behave in such a dehuminizing way. If you are disabled. If you need to use a bathroom. Don't go here. If I can keep just one person from patronizing this place it will have been worth it to have been yelled at and demeaned by her and her staff. At one point she asked me very curtly "What do you want?" I held out my receipt and said "A REFUND" Of course she refused and she ordered me off the premises. An owner who will not listen to a rightly aggrieved customer is beyond me. I still can't believe how I was treated first by her manager, the rudest and least compassionate person I have ever had the misfortune to meet. And just a few hours ago, I was mistreated again by her. She accused me of attempting to bribe her. All I wanted was for her to care. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Seniors wishing to converse know that this place is so loud as to be painful, thus the reason we were sitting outside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Nothing she can do about that, but this is not a GAS STATION. Patrons deserve better.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] She may try to wiggle out of this by claiming I was rude. She perhaps doesn't know the difference between rude and panicked. I never rose my voice and today I could hardly speak. I kept asking her if I could finish and she wouldn't let me. She says EVERYONE knows what a good person she is. No mam, you are not a good person. A good person, a kind person, would have been horrified by what I went through at your business. A good person would fix the problem so it never happens again. You, like your business, are mediocre at best. read more

This place is always a cut above. Sheri goes all out trying new menu items snd never fails to please. No wonder she won best breakfast in Humboldt, again. A true family place, read more

I was recommended by a friend of Sheri the owner. i don't know why, unless you enjoy the hour plus wait for below average service. I highly recommend going across the street to the Dollar Tree and buying snacks. William was the nicest person in this small town. He lived up to the city's motto. So, if you do choose Hot Brews, remember to order the fresh squeezed orange juice and get a seat up front to look out the window. You can admire the eating establishment across the street [their logo is a big M] ...i recommend read more

Super pet friendly restaurant! Dogs have a special seating area outside on the patio. The staff brought special treats and water for our dog. We ate breakfast at this adorable restaurant two times during our stay in Fortuna. Meals are big enough to share and they were delicious on both visits. We had very minimal waits for anything. The entire staff was super friendly and efficient. We will definitely be back on future trips! read more

Had the fruit topped Belgium waffle and my friend got the Mexi Wrap. We sipped on some hot chocolate while we waited for our order. The hot chocolate is RICH. I seriously considered grabbing another cup but I talked myself out of it. Our waitress was extremely nice and the place has a wall full of paintings that are very unique! Even for a weekend I think their speed of service was pretty great. Thanks for making our first visit a great experience. But really, you should get the cream of wheat back on the menu even if only for the fall/winter season! read more

Sunday and sunny with hungry friends. Beast place for great home cooked food and great service. We sat outside on their patio area. For a Sunday, it was noisy but doable. I had the Greek omelet, a hamburger and a chicken pesto also ordered. Food arrived fast and hot. Service was impeccable. Love Hot Brews' Marcie is the best!!! read more

I come here when I'm hungover, and it cures my sickness every time. The food is so tasty and the coffee wakes me up and gets me ready for the day. Great service and everyone is so nice here. Best breakfast food in Fortuna probably. read more