Ferndale is such a cute little town hidden in the Redwoods in Norcal! I love all the Victorian…read morehomes and the Downtown area. Sadly, most of the shops were closed since it's mostly seasonal and on a cold and foggy February weekend, it was pretty quiet. I found the Cat Shack Ice Cream stand while exploring the area. A nice young man assisted me. I ordered a cup of strawberry and spumoni. Very delicious! Almost ate the whole cup while chatting with him. His family has been in Ferndale for generations. The shop next door was his great grandpa's Ford Shop and the house on the other side belonged to his family as well. I love supporting a local, family business, even on a cold day! He told me all about Ferndale, how it is a small town and community. How it is mostly generational businesses and homes. It's hard to even find a rental, he says, without knowing anyone in town. He said everyone helps each other out and knows everyone. I love that type of town which you dont see much anymore. Please come by to support local business!

Say, I've been here before. About three years ago when I visited Ferndale for the first time and…read moreneeded something sweet. I thought it was called Get Your Licks based on the sidewalk sandwich board, but presumably there's a different owner though it was still a one-person operation in a standalone kiosk that invited drop-bys by its mere presence. This time I was with Jamie W. and I had a fond memory of the ice cream served here. I found out it came from the Oregon-based Umpqua Dairy. They've been making ice cream since the Great Depression. And I don't mean the Trump years. I went for a $5 Large Cup of Rocky Road and Espresso Chip (photo: https://bit.ly/3b3QF8t), while Jamie had the same size combo of Chocolate and Caramel Cone (photo: https://bit.ly/3tGgySk). We took advantage of the empty weather-worn picnic table and leisurely got our licks. It seemed like the perfect thing to do in the Mayberry-like town of Ferndale. I think Barney would've brought Thelma Lou here after necking at Myers Lake. ICE CREAM - 4 stars...creamy sweetness but not overly decadent AMBIANCE - 4 stars...small town charm SERVICE - 4 stars...scooped with dexterity and generosity TOTAL - 4 stars...homey Ferndale goodness RELATED - Lost on the Lost Coast? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2A1YVjy

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!

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.

Such a cute store right in downtown Ferndale! My boyfriend and I stopped in on the way out of town…read moreand I wish we had stopped in sooner! We grabbed some coffee and pastries and set outside to enjoy them. The store is packed with some many goodies including cheese, food, clothes, and gifts plus ice cream too. The store is very open and spacious and has something for everyone. The staff was very kind and helpful during our visit. I'd recommend stopping in here when in the area!

Unbelievable shop!…read more This place is totally PACKED! Every inch is filled with surprises! Don't miss the Farmers Daughter! In the Victorian City of Ferndale, CA.

Let's start with coffee, I ordered a 12oz hot coffee with caramel. I was given 3oz of…read moreespresso..okay, whatever. I wasn't happy about it but I decided to let it slide and hoped the food would make up for it. I was extremely disappointed with the food. My eggs Benny's egg whites were still runny, English muffin absolutely soggy and disgusting, with a thin slice of deli ham. The potatoes (that I wasn't informed or asked if I wanted onions or peppers by the way) were so grease soaked and cold that they were actually inedible. My partner's chicken fried steak was way overcooked, hard and tough. Just all around terrible. TLDR; given the completely wrong drink, food was impossible to get down, and no concern of my uneaten food by the server or owner. Not worth it at all.

I missed this cafe when it closed; however, the new owner is dynamic and fun, as is her staff. They…read morewaited on us as soon as all our party had arrived. I had the "Alliecat's Favorite Toast". It was absolutely delicious. Thick slices of sourdough topped with a smashed avocado, two eggs over-easy, very tasty cherry tomatoes, drizzled with olive oil and sea salt. The room has some really cool farm-type decorations, a hardwood floor, but the tables are far enough apart that you can talk to your guests and not have trouble hearing each other. The last question below was if a staff member requested me to leave a review - she did; however, I always like to share my experiences in case someone else has any questions. I am a repeat customer now.

Their Organic milk is very tasty and i love it. This is first time i tasted a delicious Organic…read moremilk. Thank you Humbolt Creamery.

I purchase the Vanilla Ice Cream @ Costo but I wish they also would sell the Chocolate!read more

The best ice cream in the county--including a lot of cool collab flavors with local farmers and…read morefood makers. They've recently added a nice selection of sandwiches and a soup and salad; we loved the chive grilled cheese, po'boy, and pesto chicken salad. The food is reasonably priced, the atmosphere is great, and the owners are committed to the community.

Crap service. People didnt even know how to give a refund after waiting for a salad for 45 minutes…read more People move like sloths. No need to return. Workers acted like it was a huge ordeal to deal with the order they messed up. Some of the worst customer service ive ever seen.

Five stars for Hoppy's! They have a great variety of…read moreflavors, so many toppings to choose from and super reasonable prices! Price is based on the size cup you choose, not weight, so load up!! The is a lot of seating, and I noticed they even have a party room! Also, they are open pretty late (8pm the night we went, a Saturday) so you can go for some lunch and again for dessert! The fro-yo and toppings are self serve, and you bring up your cup to the counter after you're finished making your treat, to pay. The woman at the counter was very nice. Enjoy!

This is the best prices! The previous owner charged by weight but this one is my cup size. Tons of…read moretoppings to choose from too! They have different yogurt flavors every time I go in. As far as I have seen they always have vanilla and chocolate. Very friendly environment and very clean.

I was staying at the Bear River Casino Resort, and this restaurant was the only one on property. I…read morewas quite surprised at how good the food was considering this was at a hotel/casino. We had dinner here the first night and got their special salmon, fried avocado, and fried mozzarella. The salmon was super moist and flavorful. The fried avocado was the biggest hit for the table. The avocado was ripe and breaded and fried to perfection. We had some fried mozzarella sticks with a good cheese pull, while others were not that great. We also had breakfast here the next morning. I got the biscuits and gravy. The biscuits were not dry, which I really appreciated. It was a lot of food with not much variety in flavor to eat for an entire meal. I'd definitely recommend splitting this with the group. There is a different price with the casino players card + you're given coupons everyday for breakfast. While the restaurant is spacious, there weren't enough workers to open up the entire restaurant. I'd definitely recommend getting here early if you want to be seated in the first group of customers. Service was excellent at both meals!

I'm really disappointed with our experience at Rivers Edge in the Bear River Casino. We waited over…read morean hour for a simple order, and when the food finally came out, it was subpar at best. My partner ordered the breakfast: 2 eggs, 2 toast, 2 links, and hashbrowns extra crispy. Unfortunately, the hashbrowns were soggy and limp, more like rubber than crispy. The toast was decent, the eggs were fine, but the sausage links weren't cooked to order--they were just as rubbery as the hashbrowns. Parsley Garnish was old and wilted... As for my BLT with avocado and fries, the fries were fine and the ranch was okay. But the lettuce on my sandwich was old--wilted and had brown spots. They acknowledged it and offered to bring fresh lettuce, but honestly, that shouldn't have even been an issue in the first place. I'm giving it 2 stars, and the two stars are really just for the server who tried hard and gave us a 20% discount. In reality, this meal should've been free. This is a management issue from the top down. Here are some basics that should be addressed: Old lettuce and garnish should never make it to the plate--throw it out! When a customer asks for something like extra crispy hashbrowns or well-done meat, it should be done right. You can't just trust your staff to get everything right. They need training, testing, and supervision until they consistently meet the standards. Either you're not training them properly, or your standards are just too low. If I can't trust you to pull fresh lettuce for a sandwich, how can I trust you with perishables like meat, poultry, or fish? Unfortunately, this is the norm up here. Over the years, Bear River has never risen above these basic issues. It's sad, especially with all the money they make--you'd think they could afford to hire and train staff who can prepare a decent BLT or cook hashbrowns to a basic level of acceptability. Sorry, but this has been the same disappointment year after year.

I wish I had a picture of the size of thier cinnamon rolls! They are dinner plate sized and only…read more$10. This bakery is a high class bakery. It has so many things to choose from. It has good prices, quality products and they are sooo yummy! My favorites are thier carrot cake, berry danishes and cheese cakes. They are always trying something new and yummy! They also sell to some near by restaurants as well. Thier macaroons are chewy! I love thier macaroons!