Arcata Dining Guide

ALMA’S MEXICAN FOOD

Casual Mexican food truck.

ARCATA PIZZA & DELI

Italian eatery offering specialty pies & a selection of hot & cold sandwiches, with veggie options. 

BAYSIDE TRIO CAFE

Serving various delicious bagels, hot & cold sandwiches, soups, and salads. 

BENCHARONG THAI HOUSE

You can find various traditional and progressive Thai cuisine options at Beacharong Thai House. 

CAFE BRIO

Cafe Brio is a cafe, bakery, and bistro featuring classical European-style breakfast and dessert pastries.

CAFE MOKKA

Humboldt County’s oldest coffeehouse is proud to serve “pre-fad” old-world style espresso drinks.

CAFE PHOENIX

Cafe Phoenix is proud to be a farm-to-table cafe using the finest local ingredients to make fresh food and drinks.  

CARMELA’S

Carmela’s takes pride in serving you the best in authentic Mexican Dining. 

DON’S DONUT PIZZA & DELI

Aside from serving great pizza, you can also find pasta, sandwiches, and other side dishes.

DUTCHY’S PIZZA

Serving hot, delicious pizza in Arcata, Dutchy’s has a wide variety of specialty pizzas. The restaurant also serves gourmet sandwiches and side orders, including hot wings, garlic bread, and salads. 

EL CHIPOTLE MEXICAN & AMERICAN

Burritos & bowls, tacos, soups, salads, house specialties, and so much more await your visit. 

ESTEBAN’S MEXICAN

Mexican restaurant

FIESTA GRILL & CANTINA

Handmade tortillas and sauces made from various chilis and spices make each dish a unique offering that is sure to please.

GRIFFIN

Hosting regular salsa nights, this airy hangout serves wine, beer & spirits, plus Mexican food. The Griffin offers a full menu of signature cocktails, beer, and wine.

HEY JUAN BURRITOS

Serving a variety of delicious entrees that come with your choice of meat or vegetarian or vegan style.   Enjoy tacos, burritos, enchilada, taco salads, nachos and more. 

HOLE IN THE WALL GREAT SANDWICHES

Your sandwich is custom-made right before your eyes, and you are involved in every step of its creation. They also offer a variety of roles, including Brio French, Sourdough, Wheat, and Dutch Crunch. 

HUMBOLDT BREWS LLC

Their menu features fresh, local produce, house-made sauces and dressings, award-winning wings, local organic tofu, and various vegetarian options.

JAPHY’S SOUP AND NOODLES

Their organic ingredients are sourced from local farmers and producers. They also serve salads, Thai-style Curry, and other dishes.

KEBAB CAFE

Serving delicious Mediterranean Cuisine.  Their menu includes delicious entrees like; gyros, falafels, Mediterranean salads, kebab skewers, pita sandwiches, and more.

LA TRATTORIA

La Trattoria prides itself on using fresh, local products in its dishes.  They feature a limited and ever-changing menu of Italian entrees that are created fresh daily. 

LOS BAGELS

The cafe offers a variety of standard bagel toppings, or you can build your own. 

LOS GILES TAQUERIA

Taco truck serving traditional Mexican cuisine.

MAZZOTTI’S ON THE PLAZA

For years, Mazzotti’s restaurants have brought the north coast the finest Italian food possible. 

MCINTOSH FARM COUNTRY STORE

Homemade bread for our sandwiches. Fresh food made from scratch. Breakfast and Lunch

MOSGO’S COFFEE HOUSE

Excellent selection of organic teas, fresh fruit smoothies, and Italian sodas. Food choices include made-to-order sandwiches on a choice of local bagels from Los Bagels or croissants with various types of meat, cheeses, veggies, and steel-cut oatmeal.

NORI SUSHI & SAKE BAR

When you’re looking for fresh, delicious Sushi and/or a variety of Sake, stop by Nori.

NORTHTOWN COFFEE

Specializing in high-end espresso drinks, house-brewed, and loose-leaf teas. Northtown Coffee also serves baked goods and currently hosts pop-up brunches on Sundays.  

OBENTO HUMBOLDT

A bento box eatery located in Arcata.  Chicken, salmon, and a wide variety of sushi options are available when you get a craving.  

ORIENTAL BUFFET

Chinese Buffet in Arcata. Hot dishes, sushi, soups, desserts, and lots more rotate through their seven buffet bars.

PATCHES’ PASTRIES

A  trans, gay-owned bakery specializing in Portuguese sweets & coffeehouse baked goods. 

PAUL’S LIVE FROM NEW YORK

Serving fresh and delicious specialty pizzas, buffalo wings, calzones, salads, sandwiches, chicken breast parmigiana, and more. Check out their website for a list of specialty pizzas or call them and create your own. 

PEPPER’S ARCATA

Traditional American restaurant

PHO HOANG

Pho Hoang offers traditional Vietnamese entrees in a quaint setting.  Some local favorites include a variety of Noodle Soups, Coconut Shrimp, and anything with Peanut Sauce.  

PLAZA GRILL

The Plaza Grill in Arcata serves delicious appetizers, artisan burgers, and house specialties like New York Strip, Blackened Tuna, and Grilled Halibut.   

PUPUSERIA SAN MIGUEL

Humboldts 1st Pupuseria San Miguel Providing the National Dish of El Salvador Pupusas.

Ramone’s Bakery & Cafe

RENATA’S CREPERIE

A unique and inspiring Crêperie serving passionately prepared sweet and savory crêpes, vegan soups, organic salads, and delicious espresso.

RICHARDS’ GOAT TAVERN

Craft beers, local wines, premium imported teas, house-infused cocktails, and savory and sweet treats created in Humboldt.

RIPTIDE CAFE

Drive-thru Espresso, Blended & Iced Lattes

RITA’S MARGARITA’S & MEXICAN GRILL 

Local chain serving Mexican classics, tequila choices & margaritas. 

RIVERS EDGE GRILL & BAR

A fresh, locally sourced seafood entree and savory pasta. 

ROMAN’S KITCHEN

Romans kitchen is a small Mexican food truck.

SAMMY’S BBQ

Humboldt’s Best BBQ and Best Caterer on the North Coast. If you like the sight, smell, and taste of home-cooked barbeque, Sammy’s is your place.  

SLICE OF HUMBOLDT PIE

Freshly prepared and ready for takeout or in-house dining. Available options include meat, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options.

SMUG’S PIZZA

Smug’s offers hand-made pizzas with 100% whole milk mozzarella with your choice of traditional red sauce or fresh pesto. 

SOUTH G KITCHEN

Offering pub fare as unique as the county. 

STARS HAMBURGER

A pit stop for grass-fed local beef burgers, veggie patties, chocolate malts & other treats.

SUSHI SPOT

Best sushi and Japanese food in the area for the past 20 years.

SUSHI TAO

Offers a variety of fresh seafood and delicious rolls. 

SZECHUAN GARDEN RESTAURANT

This Chinese restaurant is known for its modern interpretation of classic dishes and its insistence on only using high-quality fresh ingredients.

TACOS LA BONITA

Taco truck serving casual Mexican specialties.  Offering tasty Asado, tacos, and California burritos is the hallmark of Tacos La Bonita. 

TAQUERIA LA BARCA

This little taqueria serves all your traditional favorites from south of the border. 

THE ALIBI

The Alibi menu is a variety of traditional home-style cooking, including soups, salads, wraps, sandwiches, famous burgers, full dinners, and always popular breakfasts.

THE BIG BLUE CAFE

The cafe offers a wide variety of options, including; pancakes, biscuits, gravy, chicken-fried steak, salads, sandwiches, and several vegetarian dishes. 

THE BURGER JOINT

The neighborhood burger joint serves various burgers, shakes, beer, and wine.

THE COUXP

Humboldt’s official chicken spot and home to the best chicken sandwich.

THE PUB AT THE CREAMERY

The Pub at The Creamery offers delectable drinks and delicious eats.  They also offer some sweet desserts, so save some room. 

TOMO JAPANESE RESTAURANT

Fantastic sushi and traditional Japanese cuisine.

TONI’S 24-HOUR RESTAURANT

Round-the-clock eatery serving a large variety of breakfast options, burgers, shakes & homemade pie. 

T’S CAFE

For breakfast, enjoy an omelet or scramble, pancakes, home-fried potatoes, fruit, or another of their filling options. If you’re a fan of burgers, salads, or sandwiches, you’ll also have a great lunch experience here.

VALLEY AZTECA

Authentic Mexican Food.  Fill your order with chicken, pork, or steak; if you’re a vegetarian, they have plenty of tasty meat-free options.  

WILDFLOWER CAFE & BAKERY

The cafe serves vegetarian breakfast, lunch, and dinner and provides coffee, espresso drinks, local beer, and wine.