Cafe Phoenix - Arcata (CA)

5 /5 Kendall Moore: A quaint eatery situated in a secluded area of Downtown Arcata, Cafe Phoenix is sure to impress. The outdoor seating has a fairy garden vibe, providing a tranquil dining experience. The food is flavorful and the specials change frequently, so there is always something new to try. Service here is quick and the staff are friendly. Definitely a must-visit restaurant for Humboldt County!

4 /5 Rachel J: This was a cute little cafe! The food was pretty tasty. It could use a little more seasoning, but I appreciated the very friendly service and lots of vegan options. I ordered the ALT wrap. It was very lettuce heavy, but the veggies were fresh and crisp.

2 /5 Steve Veach: Pros: cute atmosphere, inside and outside seating, flowers, picnic tables in back for groups, great coffee. Cons: relatively expensive, horrible food, poorly trained college staff, no table service. Specifics: I ordered the gluten free breakfast burrito. It was $17. Although it was visually beautiful, the tastes were completely out of balance. Extremely salty to the point of being almost inedible with a strong burnt taste and an occasional blast of excessive garlic. The burrito was also far too large for one person and Im not a dainty eater. My wifes dish was also so salty she couldnt finish it. So overall, we would not go back, which is too bad because they must have some good dishes based on the other reviews we read. I felt like we just threw $45 out the window.

5 /5 eloise reese: Visiting from the central valley. Cafe Phoenix was a nice experience. Our group sat outside it was nice. Great food, I ordered the French toast brioche bread made with vanilla custard, topped with whipped cream, and fresh fruit--strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, peaches, and figs. Also had a 4 person band playing blues, which added to the outdoor seating.