Places to Grab a Bite to Eat
Food scene
These spots are some of our favorite places to eat around the area.
Located in Henderson Center, this is one of our favorite places for a quick bite and coffee nearby. The sandwiches and breakfast burritos are a tasty (and affordable) option. They also have house-roasted coffee, chocolate, cakes, and cookies and local made donuts.
27 locals recommend
Old Town Coffee & Chocolates
211 F StLocated in Henderson Center, this is one of our favorite places for a quick bite and coffee nearby. The sandwiches and breakfast burritos are a tasty (and affordable) option. They also have house-roasted coffee, chocolate, cakes, and cookies and local made donuts.
Located in Henderson Center, Fresh Freeze has burgers, hand-dipped corn dogs and soft serve ice cream.
Fresh Freeze Drive-In
3023 F StLocated in Henderson Center, Fresh Freeze has burgers, hand-dipped corn dogs and soft serve ice cream.
The Diver Bar & Grill
2834 F StGreat burgers, pizza, and drink options in Henderson Center.
The Jerk Kitchen
427 W Harris StPlanning is key. Yummy food everyday they are open, but Friday is Oxtail day.
Island Delight
401 West Harris StreetTaste of the islands in Eureka. They also have shaved ice.
Panda Cafe
1010 Broadway StreetFast, and fresh for your order. Chinese fast food that hits the spot.
Fat Cat Bakery
415 7th StBaked goods and huge sandwich rolls for picnic lunches.
Paul's Live From New York Pizza
604 F StLiving the Dream Ice Cream
1 F StDelicious ice cream, and other cold treats!
Sammy's BBQ
1709 5th StreetRecommend: bbq combo plate, or tri-tip sandwich made with local Brio bread.
Fresh and organic bagels and other delicious food and coffee. This places gets pretty busy, but worth the wait.
24 locals recommend
Los Bagels Co
403 2nd StFresh and organic bagels and other delicious food and coffee. This places gets pretty busy, but worth the wait.
Tasty Thai food on the way north of Eureka. Stop by for your favorite dish, or try on of their specials.
9 locals recommend
Siam Orchid Thai Cuisine
427 V StTasty Thai food on the way north of Eureka. Stop by for your favorite dish, or try on of their specials.
A & J Ichiban
615 F StSushi and Japanese food. Favorite roll is the fried yam roll.
The Greene Lily
516 2nd StBreakfast, brunch, and lunch options. They have many mimosas!
So many options for a quick bite. Their popcorn tofu wraps and smoothie always hit the spot!
63 locals recommend
Cooperative
25 4th StreetSo many options for a quick bite. Their popcorn tofu wraps and smoothie always hit the spot!
Apparently, Stars (in Arcata), was the inspiration for Spongebob. They serve Humboldt, grass fed beef. The curry dipping sauce is a personal favorite.
Eureka Stars Hamburgers
2009 Harrison AveApparently, Stars (in Arcata), was the inspiration for Spongebob. They serve Humboldt, grass fed beef. The curry dipping sauce is a personal favorite.
Such a great place for food. Baked goods, breads, pastries, so many cookies, there should something for everyone here.
71 locals recommend
Ramone's Bakery & Cafe
2297 Harrison AveSuch a great place for food. Baked goods, breads, pastries, so many cookies, there should something for everyone here.
Tacos el gallo
1240 Broadway StreetThis is our favorite taco and burrito place!
Humboldt Smokehouse
310 5th StBBQ meats. Popular for bbq burritos!
Great sandwiches, pastries, and fully stocked with fancy kitchen supplies!
Delish on 5th Kitchen Store and Modern Deli
440 F StGreat sandwiches, pastries, and fully stocked with fancy kitchen supplies!
Chuchi's Old Town Eats
320 F StreetGreat place to grab a sandwich before going for a day trip!
Best breakfast wraps in the area. Fresh orange juice and other homemade goods.
McIntosh Farm Country Store
1264 Giuntoli LnBest breakfast wraps in the area. Fresh orange juice and other homemade goods.
Great breakfast options and more. Beautiful patio and garden area out back!
23 locals recommend
Cafe Phoenix
1360 G StGreat breakfast options and more. Beautiful patio and garden area out back!
I recommend everything here, but especially the pastries. You can find their bread and other baked goods at Eureka Natural Foods and other local businesses.
76 locals recommend
Cafe Brio
791 G StI recommend everything here, but especially the pastries. You can find their bread and other baked goods at Eureka Natural Foods and other local businesses.
The Larrupin' Cafe
1658 Patricks Point DrAmazing food, amazing mustard sauce.
Ashely's Seafood
100 Ericson CourtThis place always has yummy fish and seafood offerings.
Fresh on Main Street
1044 Main StGreat sandwiches and cupcakes!
Ferndale Pizza Co.
607 Main StWorth the drive, this pizza is the business.
They have many local favorites, including baked goods from Cafe Brio and Los Bagels. Fresh juice and smoothies and a great hot foods bar. Big foot hangs out in the front!
27 locals recommend
Eureka Natural Foods
1450 Broadway StThey have many local favorites, including baked goods from Cafe Brio and Los Bagels. Fresh juice and smoothies and a great hot foods bar. Big foot hangs out in the front!
The market runs from summer until early fall. Currently on Thursday's 10:00 am to 1:00 pm (but please check before). Just a few minutes walk away!
Henderson Center
2938 E StThe market runs from summer until early fall. Currently on Thursday's 10:00 am to 1:00 pm (but please check before). Just a few minutes walk away!
Every Saturday there is a farmers market in the plaza. Worth a visit for local goods, including oysters and honey.
43 locals recommend
Arcata Farmer's Market
8th StreetEvery Saturday there is a farmers market in the plaza. Worth a visit for local goods, including oysters and honey.
Clendenen's Cider Works
96 12th StFresh cider and other local goods.
Humboldt Bay Provisions
205 G StGreat place for oysters!
The Big Blue Cafe
846 G StGreat breakfast spot in the Arcata plaza!