12 Best Cafes near Monte Rio

“Not only was at the best, gluten-free scone I’ve ever had in my life, it was the best scone I have ever had in my life in general! Blueberries and orange icing on it was amazing, the workers there were so welcoming and lovely. My iced latte was delicious, and I totally went to this place on a whim, but I will definitely be going back! It was also exciting to see that on St. Patrick’s Day they had gluten free Irish soda bread, and it was also delicious! It is not celiac friendly; however, if you don’t mind Cross contamination and are just gluten intolerant I definitely recommend this place! Or if anything stop by for the coffee/tea!“

“A perfect cafe, if such a thing can exist. Warm, wonderful, artful space with cool art and a great outdoor space. A great Skatepark right next to the cafe surrounded by redwood trees. The owners are the sweetest couple, the food is SO GOOD. Try the Beach Laffa, you’ll be glad you did. This is the only place in a 50 mile radius that can make a perfect Oatmilk cappuccino.“

“Their vegan burrito was exactly what I was craving. Glad they have something vegan to eat. The person we ordered from couldn't tell us if anything else on the menu could be vegan but they were up front about that and I appreciate their honesty. They had hot tea that I liked. Free water in reusable cups. Only rating the food low because I'd love more vegan options. My partner liked what they ordered.“

“What a great find. We were in the area and the other restaurant we'd planned to get breakfast at was closed, so we had to find a last minute alternative. We should have just planned on the Altamont in the first place - great coffees, delicious, fresh breakfast menu (and pastries), and just overall a really cool space with friendly staff. If we lived nearby we'd be in here weekly.“

“This is by far my most favorite place in the North Bay. I was a Berkeley cafe kid growing up and have found nothing with the quality and selection like this little gem up North. The owner is super cool, the place is always dialed in and very clean, and the food is amazing. The hand-made treats and baked goodies are unparalleled. I love bringing people to this store and getting food. I will go out on a limb and say there's probably no competition outside of speciality shops in San Francisco. A must-visit for anyone in the area. Better food and deserts than anything in Forestville, Guerneville, Sebastopol or on the Coast.“

“Foam on the short pull espresso was phenomenal paired alongside a Nutella croissant topped with toasted almonds and powder sugar on a Tuesday morning followed by a brief read of a book. Nothing like the patio where it all conjured a memorable experience. May this place remain a gem on the way to the Oceanside.“

“I stopped by for lunch on a sunny day and this was a home run. The Hitchcock wink just gilds this very pleasant spot. The Birds sits right off the water with multiple levels of scenic, outdoor seating wrapped around the little kitchen where you order and pick up. Pass the single stall bathroom, and you'll find an adjacent building set up as a coffee shop. The menu is simple, but effective. Fish Tacos: Loved them. The fish has a light, crisp batter. They're served with shredded cabbage, fresh pico de gallo, and an avocado sauce on top. Two hearty tacos to an order and so good. Artichoke Fritters: I know this is county fair food, but I loved these. I thought they might be heavy, but they were actually pretty crunchy, frilly, and delicate. They're good with the ranch on the side and a little hot sauce. The portion is honestly giant which is fun. I took my leftovers home and enjoyed them again that night!“

“Located on the bank of the Russian River, next to the highway, with limited parking spaces, beautiful scenery, water and sky. Eat lunch while watching waterfowl hunting.Parking: Slow down in advance on the roadside to see if there is a parking space“

“Stopped in for the first time this morning, was pleasantly surprised by this local gem. Nice people working, the owner shows real pride of ownership with this establishment. Clean bathroom, good coffee, nice snack, regulars are welcoming, highly suggest you give it a try. We will be back.“

“Mostly wonderful, latte as really should be albeit too big. Nice fun atmosphere and nice good staff. Beware things called French. Seems like they add that word to the worst thing on the menu to help it sell when they really should just leave it off the menu.“

“The food here is amazing. Also the smoothies as well. Yes it's not cheap. But you are paying for quality not quantity. Customer service is very good. The location is good. Atmosphere is very nice. The two times I have gone here I have sat outside. First time was during Covid and the second time was last Saturday.“

“I love this cafe! Great local spot, that has all the joys of a local coffee shop like wifi, speciality drinks, and pastries. But on top of that, they also have tasty food options, including sandwiches, and good breakfast options (until 12:30pm).The staff is great, although it's not the fastest if you come while it's busy.If you are coming through Gurenville looking for a cafe, this is the place to stop by.“