This is a hidden gem. The veggie burger is amazing. Cute outdoor seating, cafe ambiance

Breakfast for four today was sensational. Breakfast sandwiches, scones, fantastic coffee and espresso beverages (I'm a coffee roaster by trade). my daughter describe it as, yummy Yum Yum. She doesn't say that often! read more

Trinks - Veggie breakfast sandwich with sausage! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gualala, California

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The lentil bowl is to die for! Figurative speaking; it is a blend of flavor and light warmth. I love Trinks. Most everything is reliable food wise. That's a medium sign for flavor; good enough. The service is great. But when your ordering if you want sugar or cream for your coffee, jam, butter or a spoon to stir or eat with, ask right away. These the things are not available anywhere away from the counter. Coffee is disappointing if your from any big city, we order triple shots because it's weak and a medium blend. I drink tea when I'm here and that's reliable. Love the place. Sometimes it's a little better than others but I give it an B+ overall. read more

Trinks is a delightful spot on the Mendocino coast that sells amazing pastries: pies, cookies, cakes, you name it :D The Flying Goat coffee is cream of the crop, you can't beat the view, and the salads, sandwiches, and other lunch items are always on point. Last time I was there we all ate lemon trifles and wattched the whales All around wonderful! read more

Trinks - Inside patio looking out to the Pacific - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gualala, California

We ate a late lunch at Trinks a week ago Thursday. The place is a little self-consciously young, free-spirited & healthy, but still friendly & fun. I had Mom's turkey sandwich & coffee. My wife had the kid's grilled cheese sandwich. We split an order of fries. Really enjoyable lunch. It took a while to make, but tasted delicious. Mom's turkey sandwich is all the best parts of turkey dinner, the grilled cheese was crunchy/gooey. The fries were deliciously crispy, & too much for 2 of us...we finished them anyway. Priced about what you'd expect, and worth it. read more

This was super cool, and one of those place you love running into while on vacation. We're just driving up the coast, enjoying the spectacular views and scenic beauty, when we come across this cute little place in this cute little town. The location is very nice, and I immediately like this place from the moment we walked in. I ordered a half Tuna Melt with a cup of lentil soup, and my wife ordered a half Blackened Chicken sandwich. All of these items were so good, and so unique, it was just refreshing to have a nice lunch in such a great setting. The service there was excellent, as the girls behind the counter were friendly and helpful. We sat on the porch, which makes you feel like you are sitting outside, but protected behind the glass walls and warmed with the space heaters. Nice touch. I don't know if or when we will find ourselves back in Gualala, but if we do, Trinks will certainly be on the list of places to go! [ It's hard to explain puns to kleptomaniacs because they always take things literally. ] read more

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Best breakfast, lunch and desserts. Great vegetarian options. We always come here every time we are in the area, often more than once in a weekend! read more

Trinks had a foodie reputation 7-8 years ago when we moved up here. Expensive but good food. We usually eat at home now since we both care about cooking. A lunch at Trinks today had very poorly prepared food. A medium rare burger that seemed almost raw in the middle. The cheese not even melted. French fries so greasy I considered putting them directly into my truck's tank instead of diesel. My wife's fries were no better. Her mushroom burger (no meat, big portobello) was ordered with the sauce on the side. Instead some other sauce was also provided on the side. The potato bun fell apart under the weight of all the sauce. At tourist prices--even free--definitely not worth it. It all seemed like short-order cooking, not reputation-driven cuisine cooked with skill. read more

The outdoor seating overlooks a beautiful view of the ocean. The customized veggie scramble was delicious. The reason I'm not giving a better review is because the iced oat milk latte was so terrible I nicely asked them to re-make it and still threw it out. They need to use a better brand of oat milk, and the barista needs to shake up the oat milk container before pouring. Also, it's possible the espresso itself was part of the problem. It seems they need to improve their coffee drinks. read more

Amazing place, this was our second time there, once pre-covid and then yesterday. We had the burger and the open-faced fried chicken sandwich. Both were extremely delicious. Fried chicken was crispy, juicy, and full of flavor! Burger was also juicy, and also delicious. Also, loved the outdoor seating, with such a beautiful view! I hope that the fried chicken will still be there when I come back, definitely a must! read more

Trinks - Tables spread out over 15 ft apart with beautiful view - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gualala, California

We were excited to try this eatery based on the great reviews. I ordered the fried chicken sandwich. The fries that came with it were so limp and greasy I couldn't even eat them. The chicken was also greasy but the bread and the slaw on the sandwich was very good. My husband just had yogurt with granola so it was okay. Place is overpriced but had a great view. read more

Great bites to eat. Fabulous coffee. Even more fabulous views. One of my favorite spots on the coast.

Foul business. Stated hours don't coincide with actual operating hours. Don't be surprised if you arrive within the last hour of operations and the kitchen is already closed. Much better options along the coast, don't waste your time on the drive! read more

What a great surprise in Gualala. Last time I was in town I ended up getting coffee at the supermarket. How did I not know trinks was here? Amazing baked goods. First Ginger scone I've ever seen, and it was awesome. Coffee was outstanding. Service was fast and friendly. Comfortable dining room. Ultra Clean bathroom. read more

Yummy cookies, coffee, and peaceful outdoor seee wetting. Would come back for lunch.

Overpriced, don't know how to make a burger medium, didn't even apologize, terrible option.

Delightful cafe with great view of the ocean. During the time we visited, this is one of the few places to that has both great food, great service and great views. The salmon flatbread that comes with eggs & avacado was oh so awesome. Didn't think so much of the mushroom flatbread though. Too much onions and greasy for me. Egg sandwich was yum too. read more

Trinks - 1 Slice of salmon flatbread & 3 of mushroom - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gualala, California

I was driving on hwy 1 going south from Manchester Park and starving. My friend and I wanted to eat in Point Arena but it was a Sunday and apparently a ghost time since nothing is opened so we decided to drive a little further and discovered this hidden gem in the of Gualala. I just really wanted a cup of coffee, which they delivery in light or dark roast for a very reasonable price. Since we were there, everything looked so good that we decided to just order food and dine in. I ended up getting the lamb burger with a salad and it was damn good. Two lamb patties with arugula and some other combination of sauces as well as a very nice dressing. My friend got the seafood and chips. The fries were amazing, but the fried seafood was dipped in batter that was a little too salty. The shrimp itself was good, but you could tell the cod was recently frozen. When you bite into it, it's not completely hot and dripping liquid. But once you eat it with their house made tartar sauce, all is forgiven. That sauce is phenomenal. Great service, decent prices, pet friendly, and all with a wonderful view. Highly recommend everyone to make a pit stop here. read more

Trinks - Lunch with a view - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gualala, California

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Great cafe! Staff is kind and friendly and all the food I've had has been good. Super cute spot!

What a great spot. The outdoor lawn and seating has a gorgeous view of the ocean, and it's kid and dog friendly. The food was fresh- I had the lentil / egg dish and my partner had a salad. The fries were soggy even though we requested crispy. I even sent them back, and they were still soggy- I imagine that their drier is not hot enough. I'd go back for their green smoothie. Good wine / beer options and frozen food / pantry options. read more

Yum. Tasty scones freshly made. I could eat all of them. Opens 8 and usually ppl waiting outside.

Avoid this place. They ask you verbally if you want to tip. Then they proceed to put whatever tip they want on your card. Place felt dishonest and sneaky. read more

Great high quality food! Awesome service! Many tables to sit inside and outside with great views

Great veggie breakfast sandwich. Iced coffee is very good. Fries are tasty! Nice outdoor area for eating.

Came here for breakfast on a trip to Gualala. They are serving up some massive breakfasts and have excellent cookies as well. We ordered the big boy breakfast and the chorizo flatbread. The big boy breakfast comes with two eggs, two slices of bacon, a mound of home fries, and toast. Everything was good, standard breakfast fare. The potatoes were slightly spicy, which I liked. This breakfast kept me full for hours. My husband had the chorizo flatbread, which was a housemade pita covered with chorizo, sour cream, avocado, and pickled onions. This was also huge and really delicious. It had a good balance of spicy, fatty, creamy, and tangy. We got some cookies to go. I really liked the lemon cookie. There's an outdoor patio that has some good views of the water behind glass windows for protection from the wind. read more

SETTING: Along highway 1 in the main part of town where there is a cluster of local businesses and small plazas. Easy parking, right by the water. Indoor and outdoor seating. FOOD: Swung by during brunch time. Got the smoked salmon flatbread and chocolate pecan scone. Both were wonderful. The flatbread was packed with eggs, fresh avacado, capers, salmon, onions. Very filling! The scone is not very sweet however still very tasty. Seems like the kitchen is not heavy handed with the salt and sugar, which to me is great because the flavors of the food are on display and not hidden by seasoning. SERVICE: Order up front and you are given a number to place on the table you choose. Food will be brought out to you. Self serve with water, utensils. IMPRESSIONS: Why did I thoroughly enjoy Trinks? Simple: Wait time was not bad at all, food was awesome (and with a splendid ocean view), price is reasonable, parking was easy. Highly recommend! read more

Pleasant place for lunch. Ocean views. Indoor and outdoor seating. Flavorful chili beef and generous tuna melt sandwich. Refills on iced tea. Attentive wait staff. Glad we stopped in off Highway 1. Thank you. read more

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Amazing strawberry rhubarb pie, we stopped by to get coffee which was also really good. I'm gonna come back again next road trip.

Had a great brunch here with family and friends. The pancakes were perfectly fluffy, one of the best we've ever had. The cheeseburger and fried chicken sandwiches were huge and delicious, but the fries were soft and not at all crunchy. The Italian salad was so flavorful, one of the best I've ever had. We also tried the passion fruit tart and the gluten-free lemon crinkle cookies, they both hit the spot. Our only complaint was the wait time on the food, 20-25 minutes, definitely worth the wait but don't show up starving. read more

Went here for lunch, breakfast and lunch again! Super fresh, tasty food, consistently great! The place has a cute outside patio area and a great view of the coast (from one table inside) Service was friendly and prompt. It was refreshing having a spot like that in Gualala. You can get your coffee, pastries, locally caught fish and meat! A one stop place where you can get everything and be sure that it will be great, fresh food. Definitely recommend. read more

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Outstanding food all around--asparagus salad, chicken pesto sandwich and delicious baked goods. Beautiful view of the ocean as a bonus.

This cafe has lots of local charm. This Bay Area foodie was pleasantly surprised by the veggie lentil bowl. It makes for a great, nutrient-dense breakfast or lunch. Friendly service too. Will definitely go back next time I'm in the area. read more

After spending the evening of November 3rd in Gualala we wanted to get some breakfast before departing the area. After checking around for the limited places that advertise breakfast's we chose Trinks. My wife, son and I all selected the top breakfast that included Bacon, Eggs, Toast and Potato's. There were mostly young servers present. After around 15 minutes, food was delivered and that's where things got bad. The Bacon appeared only slightly cooked and was swimming in Grease, the Toast was overcooked and crumbled when bitten into and the Potato's, even though there was a large amount of them were terrible. Other than the egg's much of our breakfasts were left behind and we went away still hungry. I did see pictures posted by other people that have eaten there, but they didn't look anything like what we were served. read more

Wonderful bakery with food and ambience. We tried a lemon meringue tart and a chocolate tart which were both delicious. Nice place to take a little break. They also have fast wifi. read more

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First off this place is counter service only. You wait in a long line to order your food and hope there is a table available. They give you a number and someone brings you your food, but no one comes to check on you or bring you refills. You must clear your own table, scrape your own plates and place them in a bin. Which is fine, except for the fact that they ask you when you place your order how much you want to add for a tip 15, 20, or 25%! Ridiculous, tip for what, they didn't do anything. Now about the food. Extremely expensive. Everything here is, it's a tourist trap. I ordered the Chicken Pesto sandwich $14. It comes with nothing. No chips, no fries, no nothing. Flavor was good, cheese was melted, (that's a plus) but the olive oil ran all over the place, and the chicken was terrible. It was chopped up into large chunks so that every time you took a bite the chunks squished out the back of the sandwich. This is a sandwich that needed 1 solid piece of chicken. In addition my sandwich was filled with chicken fat and gristle. I was very disappointed because of the high reviews. read more

We ordered hamburgers here which were overdone and fries that were uncooked and soggy! Ugh!

Stopped here on the way to Ft. Bragg. Everything looked fresh and colorful. Enjoyed the Quinoa Burger with a side salad which had good presentation. The Mushroom Lasagne was really tasty too. A lil more pricey but you can taste the freshness. Nice view too. read more

I have never had anything from Trinks that I DIDN'T like! Been going there for years and it is super consistent and amazing, even during COVID. My office is right next door so I frequently order lattes and occasionally lunches. My favorites are the blackened chicken sandwich and the lentil bowl (ask for chicken and mixed greens and it makes an incredible salad!!) read more

Trinks - Lentil bowl with mixed greens - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gualala, California

We love Trinks. No trip to this part of the coast would be complete without it! Great ginger scones.

I absolutely always have a good meal at Trinks. Everything is so fresh. Always a friendly staff. I highly recommend Trinks. read more