Mendocino Cafe

We used to go here all the time. We keep trying again from time to time but after COVID, they seemed to go downhill. The servers are very nice people however so I feel bad about not going. The last time we went we got the pot roast. It’s just not very tender cubed pieces of beef in a very watery, tasteless broth with a very small portion of mashed potatoes and a few asparagus. But this time it was worse, the beef was spoiled. They tried to cover it up with the terrible watered down gravy but it was so obvious. So we give up. What’s going on with our restaurants in Mendocino? Not many good ones left. So sad….

Great brunch spot in downtown Mendocino, with a very garden feel to it. They have a few vegetarian options, including a Thai burrito which was delicious.
Definitely pricey but delicious!

A great dining experience! Everyone was so nice and helpful and the food was very, very good. I had the pork chop the first evening and it was probably the best I’ve ever had! The salmon was quite fresh and very good also. Whatever you do, save room for dessert! The Cheesecake was to die for!

We arrived with no reservations around 6pm and were seated right away. The Healing Bowl was very good and Pasta Florentino was delicious. Staff is very attentive and service was great.

The food was fantastic, and it actually has favor and spice. The menu is diverse as well. This place is perfect for many different pallets.

The service is friendly and fast. The menu is eclectic and from all around the world. The dishes are ok, but don't expect the best of all worlds. The prices definitely represent the costly aspect of northern California. The location is great though and the clam chowder is fantastic.

Great food. The Thai burrito is very good and the Healing bowl was very good too. To our taste they both needed a bit extra spice, and they had lots of options for adding spice including a special Thai sauce (a bit too sweet for me). They were very nice to provide vegan options.

Fantastic meals. My family stopped here for dinner on a Sunday evening. The swordfish in green curry sauce was outstanding. The warm spinach salad was delectable. The chicken satay was excellent. The dim sum was a little off, but still ok. The creme brulee was amazing, as was the mango tart. And the patio was dog friendly, some could keep our dog with us. Mendocino is a very dog friendly town. The bathroom was pretty, too.

Sat outside with our two big dogs and had the dim sum app (great!) Thai burrito (both loved it! and hot pot with the ginger garlic broth (little bland we both wished we would have stuck with the red curry broth). Service was super friendly and all in all it was a great experience!

Super cute cafe, but most importantly, very good food! I ate fish tacos and my wife ate a pad Thai inspired burrito. I am not a big guacamole fan, but I loved theirs! For dessert, we ate some tasty bread pudding and washed it all down with root beer on the rocks.