Redwood Cafe

Dear Redwood Café Waitress;
Run away with me. I promise to make you happy, and to buy you a bus ticket home if you ever change your mind.
–Steve
I like this place, even though my food kind of sucked and my seat was as hard as a rock. It was busy, but the service was exceptional. There’s a lesson here: good service goes a long way toward making up for bad food and an uncomfortable seat. And I’m not just saying that because the future Mrs. M. was the one keeping my coffee cup full. If I find myself back in Fortuna at breakfast time, I’ll eat here again.

–good service
–good coffee
–sub par food
–odd smell
We will only go there again as a last resort.

The food was exceptional. The vegetables were lightly sautéed before being blanketed to complete the omelet that was topped with sour cream and jalepeno peppers. Carpeting and booths made this restaurant comfortable. They also had tables available for seating. Minimal lighting capsuled patrons.

Breakfast Thursday 7÷29÷2015. Very surprised as to how good the service and food was… had eaten there a few years ago and it was unremarkable. This time the service and food was excellent. I will surely eat there again and again…

My family and I had breakfast at the Redwood Café this morning. If you’re looking for classic, American diner food, this is a good place to find it. The menu had plenty of choices without being overwhelming. The food was delicious and the service was prompt and friendly. Between the three of us, we managed to try French toast, eggs, biscuits & gravy, hash browns, chicken strips, and fries. Everything was yummy. My husband loved the bacon so much that he ordered an extra side of it mid-​meal. Prices seem like they might be a little on the high side ($ 10ish for breakfast), but I think that may be normal for this area. All things considered, I would definitely eat at the Redwood Café again.

The people are very friendly, the restaurant was clean. The restroom was clean. Pancakes were delicious and big. Bacon cheese avocado omelette was fantastic. My coffee was never empty. $ 44.00 for breakfast for a family of 4. I thought it was a little expensive but it was good food. We will be back for lunch.

Enjoyed our meal. I liked having a full menu available at breakfast. The Reuben was really well done. Coffee is a bit unusual, do they percolate?

Good lunch spot in the middle of Fortuna for a burger and fries. This spot is popular with high school students during the school year so it might be crowded. I have eaten here during summer and I did not wait to get a table.

Great for breakfast! Great location and intimate setting. Good ‘olé American cooking with fair portions. Waffles are delicious! The best waffles in Humboldt county!

Five stars for a great all American breakfast greasy spoon. All the standard breakfast fare, tasty, and good quality food. Prices were completely reasonable, portions were excellent, and the food arrived at our table within 15 minutes of ordering (at 9:30am on a Sunday). especially important when you have a toddler dining with you. I hope to come back here soon.

The food was yummy and the service was great. Good portions and menu choices. The service was nice. They are only open from 7am-​3pm seven days a week, so get there early.

Maybe 2 Star Heather thinks that every small town restaurant should be big city amazing and portions should always be super sized. I’ve been here 3 times over the past week and it is consistently good. The waitstaff is on their game and it has a cool diner vibe.
Nice to see a non-​chain restaurant still doing well

My husband and I ate here while in Fortuna when our car broke down on a trip. Good service, good food. Thanks!

Like I said.. .
«I’ll do it again»
Steak and eggs, side of hash browns.
It was great!

There is nothing to brag about here. It’s just basic mediocre food. I had the chicken fried steak which left me wondering where the steak part was. We literally tried to dissect it and couldn’t determine where the thick breading ended and the meat began. The gravy was good. The country potatoes were lacking any seasoning and although cooked through, they lacked a crispness that one usually wants in breakfast potatoes. My eggs were cooked well done like requested so that was a plus.
The jelly — why mess up decent sourdough toast with near-​generic jelly? I switched to orange marmalade because it was the only name brand condiment for the toast.
The coffee was decent and refilled regularly.
Lastly, the waitresses were your typical young 20’s who probably have no formal training and while polite just lacked any dazzling customer service. I get so tired of hearing about the staffs personal lives in public earshot. I don’t care about your upcoming spring break or Facebook conversations.
Not terrible but I would probably choose a sausage mcmuffin next time.

Found this, thank you Unilocalsters! I’m always looking for non-​chain restaurants and this place delivered!
Perfectly poached eggs in heavy ceramic cups with well toasted English muffins and a fruit salad on the side. Not really a fruit salad, just big slices of apples, oranges, melons (probably not the best flavor profile in late winter but I appreciate the concept).
Lovely waiters and clientele. No one complained that I brought in my own coffee. Oh, also, they brought not only a knife and fork, but the increasingly disappearing teaspoon.
Long live independent restaurants!

The best-​cooked breakfast I’ve had in a while. They don’t have the biggest menu, but what they have they know how to cook well. The portions are also very large.
This is a local eatery that has been around for a long time so don’t expect anything glitzy. It’s not a dirty place, but is well-​used. The staff is extremely friendly and attentive.

Echoing all the other 5 star comments… this place is a classic!
I had the Fortuna Club and my fiancé had the bacon/​cheddar/​avocado omelet. We both left feeling full, fat ‘n happy.
Awesome menu selections and prompt, friendly service.
Highly recommend.
Would definitely return.
**note to owner! the after meal candies tasted like the smell of a urinal cake. Peppermints would have been better.

Great Food, great service, great prices.
If you are ok with 7:00 — 3:00 hours, you will love this little diner. Doesn’t look like much from the outside … ok, or the inside, but I don’t think thats what matters.
I ordered the sourdough burger and a side caesar salad. It said a side green salad was $ 1, and when I asked if I could get a caesar she said «no problem» and still only charged $ 1!
The salad came first. Basic caesar. good! not soggy!
Then the burger came. It was HUGE! I took over half of it home! I took a bite and my first thought was «this is not med rare, like i ordered» because it was not bright pink. But it was juicy and tender and it TASTED medium rare! So, ok… no loss of star!
Something totally unrelated: While i was eating, I witnessed two young (late teen early 20’s) girls randomly pay the check for an elderly man. WOW!!! Kudos, ladies!
Overall — if you are passing through and want a diner style meal: Stop at redwood café!

Good prices, good menu selection, tasty sandwiches.
Really enjoyed the garlic chicken cheesesteak. They also had quite a high variety of club sandwiches on the menu. Their fries weren’t too great but they had good hash browns as a substitute.
Service was quite excellent. We had a great waitress who was very attentive.