Cafe Phoenix

Love this place! Farm fresh food, great recipes, and the homey indoor and outdoor seating options provide a relaxed atmosphere that is quintessential Arcata, CA. And even though they’re not a coffee house, the lattes are excellent every time. :)

There needs to be more places like Café Phoenix in Humboldt. Admittedly, the food can be a bit on the pricier side, but it is totally worth it! The food is delicious and feels so nourishing, and the fact that you can see their farm makes it well worth the money spent. Their smoothies are amazing! My favorite is the one with bee pollen :-) Everything I have tasted here is very tasty, well balanced, and the portion sizes are perfect. You can feel the love here.

Although the location is a little small, Café Phoenix is a must. Featuring local organic ingredients this place definitely knows how to make a plate of food. A little pricey because of the nature of the restaurant but worth every penny.

First and foremost Cassandra provided exceptional customer service and is the main reason why Café Phoenix deserves 5 stars. She was very attentive and made sure to check up on us. The Chia vanilla pudding which also contains pieces of fruit is delicious. Their Yerba mate drink that also contains limeade is a great drink to satisfy the thirst and it tastes good. They have their garden in the back and they use their veggies and fruits from there, how awesome is that. Cassandra, thank you for making my experience a great one.

Being a new restaurant in the competitive Arcata scene, this little gem is a must to dine at to get your morning going before heading down to the Arcata Plaza. The menu is small but considering the café’s resources, you get a very sophisticated and thoughtful array of entrees to enjoy that change daily and support your local farmers n’ Humboldt County Artisans. Clean, Modern, Inviting, Casual… it is definitely worth checking out. :)

I had the falafel there and yum! I agree with Alina, this is exactly what Arcata needs. We don’t go out often but this will be an Arcata staple.

Had a wonderful breakfast at the new Café Phoenix! This place takes farm to table seriously, the veggies are grown in the back of the restaurant! Really sweet folks working there too and they even have a dog-​friendly patio in front where you can enjoy a bite with your best friend!
The Phoenix Classic — poached eggs with sautéed veggies, grilled potatoes and bacon
Assortment of hot sauces, including peach habanero and house made tangy-​sweet ketchup! With a wonderful latte. Great scones too. My friend had the Corn chowder with potatoes, mushrooms, corn, sweet peppers, onions & garlic. Also really fresh & yummy!

Great place and really what Arcata should embrace as a food model. Farm to table menu that may be limited at time but always delicious and looks to have a lot of awesome plans for the future. I am looking forward to seeing their garden grow in the back and more support for fresh local produce.

Café Phoenix is exactly what Arcata needs!
It’s like the food you make at home– but better! Farm fresh meals prepared beautifully with reasonable prices in a sunny restaurant with friendly staff and an all around great atmosphere.
The menu changes daily, and reflects available produce that is in season. Personally I find the menu being different every day a little much– it doesn’t allow for a consistent favorite dish, but many of the menu items share a similar theme/​structure. They also have some great espresso drinks and smoothies. My only complain is that many of the menu items seem very meat and egg centered — I’ve tried to substitute them out, but they usually taste like the recipe is relying on animal products. Not great for a restaurant with their image, hopefully soon there will be more vegetarian and vegan friendly options!

What a nice addition to Arcata’s array of restaurants. Had lunch there and I was really impressed. Food was great; tasty, nice presentation and at a reasonable price. The place is very clean, serves beer on tap and has a great atmosphere and friendly people working there. Strongly recommend!!!

Juices were AMAZING! Will have to try food again to get a better idea of what’s going on cuz my first salad was very sad and very pricey.

Wonderful place, a rare treat. My only caution is that it’s a bit spendy, but not relative to what you’re getting: that is, if you want to eat a real breakfast, better bring a $ 20 bill or more to cover main dish, beverage, tax, and tip. However, considering what they’re doing, that money is well spent. The Café Phoenix really is like eating at home – if you have a garden out back and an intelligent chef at your side.
There is indeed a garden out back, and you can sit at an indoor table near the door to enjoy that ambiance; they are working on getting a patio for patrons out there so that you can dine right next to the green things. You can also sit outside in the patio area approaching the front door, which with Arcata’s mild weather, is a fine choice for breakfast most sunny mornings. The women (they all seem to be women) running the place and working the garden are friendly, energetic, and tasteful in their choices of menu and in appointing the comfort and beauty of the dining environment – my thought was that the Café Phoenix was like a restaurant in Santa Cruz, only much cleaner.
I can’t afford to eat there often, but when feeling that my health and happiness could use a little reinforcement with fresh, nutritious, delicious food, i will be heading up to the Café Phoenix.

Love it. Arcata has been missing this place. I usually accept that when I go out to eat it will cost more and be of lesser quality than I can make at home. Café Phoenix is definitely the exception. I get quality locally produced food with the quality of a home cooked meal. The price matches the portion size and quality of food. Good job! The menu changes every day and features what’s in season.
Their mimosas are off the hook too. Organic champagne with the addition of fresh crushed strawberries from a local farm down the road.
Please patronize this new restaurant. We want them to succeed and stay here to provide us with the abundant nourishment we all deserve and love. Thank you!

This place is brand new and definitely worth checking out. My husband and I went for brunch– he had French toast stuffed with peaches & cream, I had a frittata. Everything was delicious, fresh and perfectly prepared. Service was great, hope this place really thrives here!

Fabulous food and great environment. The menu changes daily and sometimes they sell out, so get it while you can!

We’ve eaten here twice since this new farm-​to-​table place opened. Really a terrific addition to Arcata’s breakfast and lunch scene. The menu is limited but tasty, wholesome and interesting, and it seems to change every day. You can sit outside on a sunny morning and enjoy poached eggs with savory and sweet potatoes, a pesto-​chevre omelette, a fresh fig-​bacon pizzetta, fresh smoothies, baked treats and more. Service is warm and friendly. Yum!