Mendocino, small town feels, with the beachy vibes....ah the Good Life. It's exactly that and…read moreGoodLife Bakery serves up delicious food that feeds the souls of this town. Had a great lunch after an 18-hour fast. Started with a cappuccino, warm, comforting. So many choices to choose from their extensive menu. While most everyone was having brunch, I chose to get a cup of their soup of the day. Served with homemade wheat toast from the bakery. Thai green curry soup was delicious. I also had the Caesar salad with chicken. You can tell a great Caesar by the quality of the dressing. It was thick and creamy and coats each piece of Romaine lettuce nicely. I have no doubt the croutons were homemade. Love places that give lemon wedges with the salad. Everything I ate was delicious. The service from the staff was also excellent. I have been staying away from sweets since January so skipped the baked goods altogether. I will come back next time I'm in town.

Had a morning Valentine's brunch in Mendocino!…read more Despite the 1 hour wait, it was packed due to holiday. Love the flaky butter croissant, warm coffee, the loveliest people, and the best cozy vibe to start the day. Couldn't have asked for a sweeter morning. Need to try the almond croissant next!

A great variety of coffees and selections for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They even have musicians…read moreFriday-Sunday evenings. Cash only though! An ATM is available if you don't have any on hand. They lost a star because of this.

Saw the sign as you walk in Cash Only! Kinda wanted some…read morecoffee, so I went to the ATM in the back. Had to wiggle my way past the band that was playing. Went to order and the lady said Sorry the Expresso machine was broken. So I left. Ended up paying a $3.service charge for the ATM for nothing. Won't be going back

Stopped here on our way home from brunch, we ordered the blended cantarito drink I saw on…read moreinstagram. It was sooo good. I took a tres leches cake slice, it was so good. It wasn't overly sweet or soggy. It was just right. We will be back.

Stopped by this coffee shop and felt like I stepped into Mexico. The coffee was delicious and I…read morelove all the decor.

Can across this place on a trip to Clear Lake! Great little coffee spot with friendly staff,…read moreamazing coffee and delicious food!

Friendly service and they have a good variety of drinks like smoothies, coffee, tea. I got a…read moreblended white mocha and it was pretty good! I'd definitely go back.

Food amazing. Service slow. But that's to be expected in a small authentic cafe. When you see the…read morelocals eating there and I was good. Had the huevos rancheros with chorizo and potatoes. Everything hot and tasty. One of the best Mexican cafés I've been to in a long time.

Always the best food and service! I love the huevos divorciados and their fruit crepes, and their…read moresmoothies. Delicious!!

Let's talk about the absolute stars of the show: the empanadas. Wow. Just... wow. I'm pretty sure…read morethey're injecting pure magic into the crust. They were flaky, golden-brown perfection, and packed with so much flavor I almost ordered a second round to go before I even finished my first. If you only get one thing here, make it these. (But let's be real, get like four). To wash it all down, I grabbed a coffee. It was a perfectly decent, solid brew--did the job and kept the vibes flowing, even if it didn't completely steal the spotlight from the food. Bonus: It's an Art Gallery, Too! The energy in this place is unmatched, thanks in huge part to the gorgeous local artwork covering the walls. It gives the whole space such a colorful, community-focused soul. Pro tip: The art is actually for sale! You can literally munch on a world-class empanada while scouting out the perfect new piece for your living room.

I was a little surprised by how highly rated this place was. We ordered coffee, pastries, and an…read moreempanada, and sadly nothing really stood out or felt worth raving about. I'd describe it as a convenient spot if you need a quick bite or a cup of coffee, but not necessarily somewhere I'd go out of my way to visit. On the positive side, the service was fast, it had a warm, family-owned feel, and there seemed to be plenty of seating.

The host was a bit shy and unfriendly, but our server made the night. She was always smiling and so…read moresweet. I forgot what it was, but her farm supplies something to this restaurant. The food was also very amazing. They served some complimentary bread with a butter cup for each person at the start of the meal. Entrees: -Cioppino: $42. This one has a bit of everything if you can't decide. The tomato base was great. It's good for dipping the bread. -Pork & duck agnolotti: $32. -Duck breast: $43. Flavor was good. -Black cod: $43. Delicious. 10 out of 10 recommend. -Halibut (special): $45. Great char and crisp on top. Risotto had good flavor too. Dessert: -Panna cotta: $14. The name sounded better than the taste. This was a bit of a let down for me. Too many chia seeds and not enough orange and strawberry. -Ice cream (3 flavors): $14. Mint chip ("world's best"!), brownies & cream, pistachio. I highly recommend the mint chip. I think vanilla bean would have been really good also! Wifi available. Need to ask for password. Parking was easy to find on the street. This area looks very residential. Bathroom available. The restaurant is small so walking around felt slightly claustrophobic. There's foie gras on the menu, so I would try that next time!

Cafe Beaujolais in Mendocino is a brunch standout, absolutely 5-star food across the board. The…read moremanager who greeted us was warm and welcoming, and the setting feels classic and charming right in the heart of town. Everyone at the table loved their dishes. I got to sample a few other items and everything was excellent. The huckleberry pancakes were rich, buttery, and incredible, and the eggs Benedict was perfectly done. The shakshuka was flavorful and a bit spicy, but really good overall. So why 3 stars...it was the service from our waiter, who was super quite grumpy and mostly monosyllabic, which was surprising given how good everything else was.

My husband and I love golfing at the Sea Ranch Golf Links. We were thrilled to see the cafe open…read moreagain. We grabbed two sandwiches at the turn. We had the pulled pork and bogey (a turkey and bacon sandwich). One of them came with a complimentary cous cous salad. They made the sandwiches pretty quickly and we were able to keep moving on our round. If we weren't golfing they also have some tables to eat at in the clubhouse or you can take them to go. We split both sandwiches and agreed they were each delicious and fresh. The cous cous salad was super light and bright but also very flavorful. I definitely recommend checking them out!

Had the most amazing Green Goddess Sandwich, pesto, turkey avocado lettuce provolone on a soft…read moreFrench roll. I will definitely be coming back for that sandwich.

I could have sworn I had a picture, but I must have eaten that too!…read more Was driving back from backpacking in Trinity Alps and was extremely hungry and just wanted to chow down on the first place we saw. Very happy J&J's Smokin BBQ was what we saw and stopped at to grab a quick bite. There is parking out front and a couple of chairs and table outside. The BBQ spot is right next to a small shop where you can grab some snacks and drinks for the road. The BBQ spot itself is pretty basic - you walk up and they have a couple listed items from bbq sandwiches, wings and even tacos. I grabbed the pulled pork sandwich and sat down to wait for the order. While waiting many many people were ordering the wings and tacos - so must be epic! Got the food and was pretty happy with it. Plenty of flavor with the spicy sauce and fresh slaw. 100% would stop by again!

I've been here a few dozen times now and I love the pulled pork, rueben, and they also have really…read moregreat lattes.