Bayside Farmstead Café - Bayside, California

Erica S.

Food was yummy. I ordered the fireside coffee and drank it up quickly. I wish it wasn’t $7 so I could have enjoyed another. I also went with the bean breakfast bowl. I ordered it with a poached egg and bacon. I could barely find the bacon. The dish was a 8/10. I’m just thinking $21 for the dish was pricey. It is majority beans and potatoes. The atmosphere was pleasant only downside is first come first serve on tables. If you aren’t hovering like a hawk other people will get a table before you. I did visit on a Sunday afternoon so it was probably busier than other times.

Casey A.

Honestly I feel deceived by all these reviews, I came here because this place was rated better than others around and looked good. I left feeling sick. I got a farmhouse waffle and everything about it tasted wrong, each individual ingredient was bad. I tried to eat it, couldn’t get through it, had to toss like 75% which is rough because it was expensive. Now I am wishing I cut my losses earlier and hadn’t eaten so much. Coffee was alright though, atmosphere was nice. Maybe stick to coffee though…

Diana X.

While many recommend Eureka, I’d steer people toward Arcata and its amazing coffee houses like this one. The wait was a little insane—over an hour for food and almost as long for drinks—but given how packed it was, the quality made up for it. The drinks were outstanding: I had a spicy mocha, and my boyfriend got the honey latte. Both had so much flavor, unique ingredients, and an absolutely adorable presentation.

The ginger cookie was perfection, packed with real ginger rather than just sugary sweetness—a rare find.

As for the food, I loved the mochi waffle; its slightly chewy texture was a welcome twist, and the creamy topping was excellent. The Vietnamese bánh mì was flavorful, with tender meat and a tangy vinaigrette on the salad. The miso egg, however, was just okay—its flavor too subtle to stand out, and I’d expected it fried for the sandwich, but it was boiled instead.

Beautiful scenery, great coffee, and unique flavors make this a spot worth the wait, even with the delays.

Billie J. B.

This place is beyond fantastic. I’d give 10 stars if I could. The food was amazing and their menu caters to all dietary preferences without compromising flavour. My boyfriend is highly omnivorous with a high protein intake and I have a severe dairy allergy. Most of the time we have to either eat at different places to get the delicious food experience we want or one of us has great food and the other has to settle. At this cafe, we both are able to get phenomenal food with both our preferences and needs. The coffee is also properly amazing and beautifully served.

The atmosphere is also very quaint and friendly. Some people have noted it’s loud but this is a local cafe in a small building full of life, not some fine dining place where the nearest table to you is 15 feet away and you still feel like you have to whisper.

Items ordered: Pulled pork hash, breakfast burrito, chia pudding, blueberry scone, Fire on the Mountain latte, and Beekeeper latte.

Olmedo C.

Giving it a four instead of the 5 stars that we would have given it after our second straight day ( friday & saturday ) of excellent top of the line gourmet breakfasts. Unfortunately, on sunday morning, the same type of breakfast was not good. Found out a different cook on that day.
I do recommend this wonderful Bistro and try it for yourself.

SasquatchSurfs

The Farmstead is delicious. Really good pulled pork hash and bahn mi. The food is similar to the all organic, Cafe Phoenix in Arcata. The pulled pork hash is delicious. Their sweet treats are tasty as well. Nice drink options. Funny thing about their Nicoise salad is that there aren’t any nicoise olives in it. Maybe call it something else? The atmosphere in super chill adopted from the old Beachcomber that was there before. Don’t miss this spot if you’re visiting the area and its great for us locals too.

Natster G.

Lots of GF options and gluten free waffles yay! I've come twice this week.

Their GF morning glory muffin is nice, their savory waffle was good. Even better was a GF focaccia sandwich the other day.

Nothing I've had so far has been amazing but it's been pretty good and I'll come back next time I visit.

Uplifting gentle atmosphere. Helpful staff. Lovely greenery and lights.

Arthur I.

I've probably driven past this place a dozen times and not realized what I was missing out on. The food was phenomenal. I got a breakfast burrito with pulled pork and my wife got the bean bowl. The burrito had just the right amount of spice that it didn't overpower the other outstanding flavors. You can expect a typical cafe style restaurant, order at the counter and seat yourself, food is brought out to you once the culinary experts finish putting the final touches on it. The atmosphere however is anything but typical. There was a gentleman softly playing guitar in the corner, artwork displayed on the craftsman/bungalow styled walls, and the soft clatter of the espresso bar. 10/10 would recommend!