What an incredible place!!! Small store filled with so much! We found some great gifts here, and…read morethe storekeeper even created a tea blend upon request :) We will definitely be back! Thank you!!!

Such a lovely spot! I found extremely affordable herbs for making teas, great books on herbalism,…read moreand the owner was really helpful and kind. I love that their herbs are local and sustainably harvested. They have excellent classes too. I just wish they had a store like this in the East Bay!

The Crispy Shrimp Sando was outstanding! The jumbo prawns were generous, perfectly crispy, and…read moreincredibly fresh. Every ingredient--from the yuzu mayo and herbs to the pickles and slaw--was well balanced and complemented the shrimp beautifully. Even the house-made sumac and vinegar potato chips were delicious. This past Sunday was my first visit. I had avoided going before because it's usually so crowded, but now I completely understand why. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and thoughtfully crafted from start to finish. I'll definitely be back.

What a lovely spot! Came here two days in a row on a drive between Sebastopol and Jenner. I've…read moreactually been driving past this spot for a couple years and never stepped in. So glad I finally did! Beautiful interior with a large wooden bar and lots of house plants. I got a vanilla bean latte and my wife got a strawberry matcha. We also got a chocolate croissant and a ham galette. All were delicious and were extremely high quality, which is an odd way to describe food, I know. However, I watched the barista make the drinks and he was extremely measured and clearly experienced. We could also see the kitchen where food was being made. My point is they are very committed to their craft here! The ambience is so cozy! Nice warm lighting, lots of seating, and even a kids play area. And the large windows with the fog rolling through the redwoods really ties it all together. If I could work remotely from here, I would! Can't wait to come back to this spot next time I'm in the area. Incredible food and drinks and unbeatable ambiance.

This bakery is killer. Their scones and cookies are very tasty. I always stop by when I'm in the…read morearea.

I really can't say enough amazing things about Wild Flour Bread…read more We were driving by and saw the line so the honey pulled over and we were not disappointed. Our fresh, straight out of the oven garlic rosemary bread was some of the most amazing bread I've ever had. The flavors were perfect, the crunch was divine, and I love that they keep baking throughout the day. Our only slight neutral was our apple cheddar scone was cold and we expected it to be either warm from the oven or warmed up, but our peanut butter cookie was soft and incredible. All in all the service was friendly and the line system is easy to navigate so I would absolutely recommend stopping in if you get a chance. It's 1000% worth the drive and the nearby garden is gorgeous!

This used to be freestone artisan cheese but has been renamed to bluegoat. Though it is still very…read morecute place and has cheeses I don't think it has the same extensive varieties. They have a lot of olive oils with various flavors but the cheese selection I felt was a bit small. The do have some very cute and unique art and ceramics as well. The woman who helped me was nice.

Hidden gem in Freestone. Right down the street from Wildflower Bakery. The shop has all your…read morepicnic needs to include cheese, meats, crackers, wine and more. Also in the shop are items from local artists - greeting cards, candles, shopping totes and stuffed animals.

My girlfriend and I finally found our absolute favorite café spot in Bodega Bay! We stumbled upon…read moreSea Flower Cafe, and it is such a wonderful hidden gem tucked right off the highway. The organic espresso is top-notch, and their specialty drinks--like the Salted Caramel Cold Brew--were absolute perfection for starting our coastal morning together. We shared the massive Daybreak Breakfast Burrito and treated ourselves to a scone. The barista shared that while they bring in awesome treats from the local Village Bakery, they also bake some fresh in-house--their homemade scones are out of this world! The service was fast and incredibly friendly, and the whole vibe of this family-owned spot is just adorable. It is outdoor seating only (super dog-friendly!) and card-only payment, making it the perfect casual date spot on your way to the beach or a quick stop while driving along the coast.

Really wanted to like this place more than we did. They had some good teas, and the avocado toast…read morewas pretty good. The bummer is that there aren't any bathrooms, so we had to drive a few mins down the road to use the restroom. Also, no wifi and no outlets. In a touristy place such as Bodega Bay, these things make a big difference on how much more money and time we could potentially spend there.

Whether you go here for breakfast or lunch anything you order is going to be absolutely delicious…read more I usually go for whatever the Smoothie Special is - The Banana Cinnamon Peanut Butter Oat-milk and Dates is favorite! Yesterday I went and I saw "We Dare You" on the menu and I just had to accept lol! I usually go for the omelettes, sandwiches and bowls but I saw the words and had to take the dare I won the dare and finished the Double Decker Delight! I highly recommend Howard Station for every dish! The service is outstanding the servers are super friendly and totally on point with everything! When you sit on the Deck looking at all of the trees and mountains in the distance you feel like you're a million miles away! I'm always super satisfied when I leave there

This seems to be a popular local spot for breakfast. We were seated around 8am on a Saturday and…read moreordered coffee, avocado toast, and a biscuit with gravy. The coffee was very good, and it was clear many locals stop by for their morning cup. The biscuit was a bit doughy rather than flaky, so not quite to my taste, but the gravy helped make up for it. The avocado toast was decent, topped with cherry tomatoes and sprouts. It did need some extra seasoning so I piled on the pepper and hot sauce. I will say our breakfast was a bit pricey as our total came to $55 with tip.

Nightingale Breads have been on my to try list for a bit. Not sure when I bookmarked this place,…read morebut it was a convenient stop on the drive home! It's a very small shop with a big counter space for ordering and displaying their pastries and bread. It looks like their work area may be behind the counter so to prevent inside crowding, a limited amount of people go in at a time. On Sundays, they have scones! So I ordered a Strawberry Pistachio scone to try and we picked up two Small Chocolate Thimbles to try. For take-home bread, we bought the Forestville French Baguette, Sesame Epi Baguette, and a Country Bird. We also picked up a tea cake to enjoy at home. I can only review the scone and Thimbles since at the time of this review, this is what I've tried. The Strawberry Pistachio scone was not too sweet, which is great. I like how the pistachio bits add flavor to it, kinda wish they added more pistachio. I'm not sure I personally like the strawberries since they're kinda mushy, but my partner really liked the addition of strawberries because it's like adding cream to a biscuit and this scone was more like a biscuit than a scone (in our opinion). It's buttery, airy, and light, but it's pretty good! I think the Thimbles were better though. I can only describe it as a fudgy brownie with a thin crusty outer layer. What a decadent little treat! I can see why this is a local favorite! Their pastries are delicious. I can't wait to see how the bread tastes like and I'm glad we stopped by to pick up some goodies! Service was really friendly and they even have free stickers up in the front!

Adorable little bakery located in the tiny town of Forestville, CA!…read more We visited Nightingale Breads on a Saturday, which meant we were in luck, as its rotating specials were calling our name. The line was out the door and took a while to get in, but once we made it inside the small space, we were greeted kindly by the staff and treated to great-looking bread and pastries. We picked up a baugette, a seeded loaf, a pluot tea cake, and some chocolate thimbles. The chocolate thimbles are truly amazing, and I would come back to get a thousand of those. They are like the best brownie you've ever had in a little bite-sized delight. The bread was also good- on par with many other small local bakeries I have visited. The pluot cake was very nicely done with great texture and fresh pluot topping. It would have gone great with some vanilla ice cream. I'd imagine Nightingale Breads is the type of place where everything is delicious. I don't think you'll miss here.

My friend told me about this cute coffeehouse and Israeli kitchen in the forest and said I had to…read moretry! It's right off of bohemian hwy, with easy parking and great views. There's a cool skatepark behind it as well. The owners were so friendly and humorous as well. I went on a Sunday morning and it wasn't incredibly busy around 11:30am. Enjoyed my hot vanilla latte in a coffee mug which are all different designs. I had the barekas. The babka roll was not very fresh so that was my only negative. I'll definitely go back.

We had the Shakahuka , Burekas , alsaka Special and the pita , the food was amazing great vibe and…read moregood service

I always stop here when in the area. The owners are fantastic and provide great service and…read morecommunity. I appreciate that it's a local business that supports other local businesses, family owned and operated, and is a beloved part of the community. The barista knows the orders for the regulars and seemed to know when someone wanted a chat versus needed caffeine and not up for talking. My oat milk mocha latte is always delicious and finished too quickly. There is a variety of rotating baked goods and a few easy breakfast options (like yogurt parfaits, frittata slices, and breakfast burritos) that have always been delicious. The homemade pastries are seriously amazing. Today, my scone (gluten free pear, ginger, and cardamom) was so yummy I got a second one to go (there isn't always a gf option for pastries available so especially enjoyed this one). Someone said their almond croissants were the best they had ever had. And they've had croissants all over. The coffeehouse is super cute, with nice indoor and outdoor seating options. The parking lot is easy to navigate. They also have my absolute favorite pronoun sign. One of the few places I'll always recommend and always stop in.

Good coffee and open early !!…read more Nice folks operating the cafe. Very limited indoor seating. Friendly cat roaming around inside. Unique pastry flavors.

They have a DELICIOUS crab roll. My friend also loved their lobster roll…read more This is a super casual spot so there's only outdoor seating. You can find some spots that are sheltered to block out some of the sun, and there are plenty more out in the open spots if you're looking for a more sunny experience. We appreciated the nod to Bodega Bay's claim to fame in their name.

We hit this spot right at the peak of lunchtime. When we got in line at the little window, there…read morewas only one other person in front of us, but we felt rushed to order, as if we were expected to know the menu like locals. There was a bit of a wait for our party of 5 to get our food, but that just allowed us to take in the immaculate, picturesque views of the surrounding hills and ocean a bit longer. The food itself was hot and hit the spot--we got the fish and chips, a corn dog, and a seafood roll (they offer both a lobster roll and a crab roll served on a nice, buttery toasted bun with fresh chives). The only real limitation with the menu is that they do not have many drink options to choose from. There is a lot of seating available, so we managed to snag a great outdoor table. There were also a lot of birds hanging around, which got my dog super excited, and it was really fun to watch. It is great that this is a dog-friendly restaurant, and they even provide dog bowls out on the deck. However, the water in the bowls was absolutely filthy, and the staff didn't seem too bothered by it when it was noticed. The surrounding area adds a lot to the visit, with a kite and candy shop nearby and a cute grocery deli across the street. The food and views are great, making it a highly recommended lunch stop despite a few minor drawbacks.