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.

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!

Highly recommend the cheesecake! We ordered online and were able to pick up in Ferndale. The…read morestrawberries were sweet and added to the great flavor of cheesecake. Staff was very friendly and accommodating too

Huge portions and delicious. Fast service. Walk up, order, and eat outside. Friendly town where you…read morecan share a table with a stranger.

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.

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!

We were traveling for a graduation and we found this breakfast spot kind of on accident. The food…read morewas so great that we came back the next day. I enjoyed the country scramble so much. They also have several great cocktails and a gourmet coffee bar. I loved it! Locally sourced ingredients and grass fed beef. The biscuits were obviously made from scratch. I'm sorry I didn't grab a pic... I should have, but I couldn't wait to dig in. Also, I should mention that the staff was kind and helpful. Very welcoming. Highly recommend.

Found this on Yelp and yes it was a good find. Service was outstanding and the food excellent…read more The locals were also friendly which was cool. I only wish I had more room in my stomach as I'd like to have tried some of the 'mess' dishes. Next time.... Well worth the stop.

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

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.

One of those places where the owner is there and knows everybody. Was there for breakfast and had a…read more'granola cake' which was news to me. It was delicious, and I still don't understand it. I make oat cakes and they are dense, this was fluffy ... but not saggy. Excellent. Beware of portions. My son's chicken fried stake was gigantic.

Great locals breakfast place, just out of the way off School Street. Stopped in recently for a bite…read moreearly one morning while in town. This little eatery was busy, an old school feel inside there's not a lot of tables here, and seating is both inside and out. Friendly staff, was kind and helpful. Our server who is also the owner, dropped off a couple menus on her pass through and returned with two cups of coffee on her way back. After looking over the menu, I opted for the Ambers Breakfast Tots. Tater tots loaded, with cheese, gravy, an over medium egg plus one added and bacon crumbled all over. This is a seriously good breakfast. Filling and hearty, that hit to spot for me. 4 Stars a solid choice for breakfast 01181

So I had to post an update. We just finished a grueling drive. We were starving and it was 9:30pm…read more Eel River was a logistical choice. Our service was 5 star which helped since we were exhausted. I have a super strong recommendation for the Cali 101 sandwich. It might be one of the sandwiches I've ever had. The fried parmesan on the tops of the bread sealed the deal. My wife asked for a custom burger. Mind you, the kitchen was closing but chef pulled off a beautiful dish. I don't normally photo food but wish I did. My wife goes bun-less and they served the dish on a bed of spinach (which she requested and they had to dig for it). To do all that as the kitchen is closing says something. They could have just thrown it on top. I am completely stealing that one. I love amber ale and they make a good one. I hope we can squeeze one last visit in before we leave.

Amy was our waitress, and she made the entire experience amazing from start to finish. She was…read moreincredibly helpful when it came to choosing our drinks and appetizers. The onion rings were absolutely brilliant, and the Organic IPA was also fantastic. What really stood out was how well Amy understood the drinks menu -- she listened to the kinds of flavors we were looking for, answered all of our questions, and recommended drinks that matched exactly what we wanted. She also had a great sense of humor that made us feel completely at home. On top of that, the atmosphere was incredible -- even the people around us were interactive and engaged in conversation despite us not knowing each other. The whole night was filled with great energy, shared laughs, and an overall memorable experience.

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.

We are totally impressed after learning the ice cream is locally produced using local ingredients…read more They had several lime flavored ice cream. I'm not a lime person so that was not my favorite . Kids enjoyed sampling and picking out their favorite flavors. Also, they had goat flavored ice cream too. I'm a strawberry girl so you now what my ultimate choice was after sampling.

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