I've traveled all over the country and find Northtown one of my favorite places to visit. I grew up with the original Starbucks in Seattle before they franchised (you used to get free local newspapers there), visit almost every area where small coffee shops are popular (no Dunkins for me!) and have done so for many years. I found Northtown to have great coffee, excellent Baristas and good food to... More

I've traveled all over the country and find Northtown one of my favorite places to visit. I grew up with the original Starbucks in Seattle before they franchised (you used to get free local newspapers there), visit almost every area where small coffee shops are popular (no Dunkins for me!) and have done so for many years. I found Northtown to have great coffee, excellent Baristas and good food to along with an atmosphere that appeals to me. Anyone considering stopping in for a coffee, treat and a sit down should visit and support this business. I've seen McCoffee (Sbux) ruin local shops before and this one is a treasure to be supported! Less

Delicious coffee. Great service. Nice vibe! Internet access. Just what the doctor ordered!

Me and my wife - who'd just given birth to triplets five and a half days prior to our visit here - had the most rotten experience one could imagine at a coffee shop. We go in (my wife still limping from the birthing) and find a seat near the door. We take out our laptops and both jump onto zoom meetings. Well, less than 10 minutes into our meetings, we're are bothered by a worker, who told we'd h... More

Me and my wife - who'd just given birth to triplets five and a half days prior to our visit here - had the most rotten experience one could imagine at a coffee shop. We go in (my wife still limping from the birthing) and find a seat near the door. We take out our laptops and both jump onto zoom meetings. Well, less than 10 minutes into our meetings, we're are bothered by a worker, who told we'd have to leave if we didn't purchase something. We explained that we would be purchasing food and drinks - after our meetings. The lady walked away and then audibly whined to her manager about us in the back room. Manager came over less than 5 minutes later and told us to leave - interrupting our meeting and gravely embarrassing us to the point where I had to go to 7 consecutive 3 hour therapy sessions to overcome the trauma. I still can't walk by this coffee spot with out having shivers of PTSD - and my lovely wife has been similarly affected. Since the experience, I've had to get a vasectomy, fearing that the triplets may have cursed my wife and my luck. For a while, I actually believed that the triplets were bad luck and in some way contributed to this awful experience - but, my therapist has reassured me that the triplets had nothing to do with it. The reality is, according to my therapist, that the employees working at Northtown coffee (at least on the day I visited) were projecting their own personal insufficiencies and limited faculties. I take no pleasure in writing this review, but am doing so as a PSA to the Humboldt Community, which I love so dearly. Less

Was really unimpressed with the $7 dollar latte and the service. Barista was not very nice.

The vibes here are always great, the baristas are nice, and the offerings are reasonably priced Became a regular after finding other coffee shops in the area kinda snobby

It's a pleasant place to grab a hot or cold beverage or snack and people watch or chat with friends or colleagues. The menu is interesting and the vibe is eclectic and inviting..

I tried the deluxe egg sandwich from their new breakfast menu this morning, and it was incredible. The aioli was such a perfect touch. Well done.

Um excuse me the pastries lately?!! 🤤 The coffee cake is the best coffee cake I’ve ever had and the vegan options taste don’t even taste vegan. The pumpkin spice latte they make in house is also incredible. 💕

Twice they have not been open at the time they say they're open. This is a big waste of customer time.

I love Northtown Coffee! Great coffee, food, and vibes!

I loved this place! The staff were so kind, and the little house look was so cozy! We had coffee and some breakfast treats from the bakery. They had an option between light or dark roast, which I really appreciate!! The eats were really good and tasted homemade with love ♥️ 10/10!

Best beverages in town. My dirty chai was excellent.

That was a good mocha.

I have to say all the cafes, bistros in Arcadia have been amazing, great service and superb food ..the food was good except when do you place a sandwich in plastic on the counter and walk away when I asked for it to be heated ..when you are running outside after every customer to see your boyfriend ..and no plate?? I am at a table eating a sandwich on a plastic wrapper ..my daughter’s quiche they... More

I have to say all the cafes, bistros in Arcadia have been amazing, great service and superb food ..the food was good except when do you place a sandwich in plastic on the counter and walk away when I asked for it to be heated ..when you are running outside after every customer to see your boyfriend ..and no plate?? I am at a table eating a sandwich on a plastic wrapper ..my daughter’s quiche they warmed up she said it was average …then for flittered water we had to fill …used plastic cups they had ..to fill ourselves they charged us $2 a piece..save yourself the walk or ride up G st stay downtown Less

Nice place to charge, drink coffee, and on Friday, open mic nite provides some good music.

So soooo Humboldt county. A hidden treasure, warm and comfortable inside and out.

I was very excited about the decoration in the coffee and matcha, but there was none. even though we told him we were there for the photos. The service is also too bad and the coffee is average.

Grab a warm mug of nourishing elixir with a friend new or old. It’s a great place to unwind.

I tried to be helpful & tell them their hours are listed wrong on Google. The guys response was so rude that I didn’t order food because I was worried he would do something to it.

Not sure why I got an email from Northtown Coffee thanking me for me recent visit and wanting my review. I like the place just fine but haven't been there in months. I checked my bank statements to see if someone used my credit card number to buy something at Northtown Coffee, but thankfully that wasn't the case. So it's a mystery for which I think we can all agree that the responsible party is a... More

Not sure why I got an email from Northtown Coffee thanking me for me recent visit and wanting my review. I like the place just fine but haven't been there in months. I checked my bank statements to see if someone used my credit card number to buy something at Northtown Coffee, but thankfully that wasn't the case. So it's a mystery for which I think we can all agree that the responsible party is almost certainly space aliens and/or Mercury being in retrograde. Less

Good coffee. Good food. Awful customer service. The woman working there was the rudest person ive ever encountered in Arcata. If you havent been to arcata, thats saying something. service is notoriously bad. I sat and drank my coffee and watched the help just continue to do a terrible job with every customer. It is painful to watch an employee turn a paying customers experience of buying a... More

Good coffee. Good food. Awful customer service. The woman working there was the rudest person ive ever encountered in Arcata. If you havent been to arcata, thats saying something. service is notoriously bad. I sat and drank my coffee and watched the help just continue to do a terrible job with every customer. It is painful to watch an employee turn a paying customers experience of buying a coffee into a hostile exchange. Just smile and be nice to people. Not that hard! Less

My Midnight Latte is great! Folks keep up your good coffee. The most remarkable things is we met an awesome young man coming from my hometown HK. Great Cantonese speaking catch up. Hope to see you again and all the best in your study.

The new oatmeal cookie The new Oatmeal cookie! Everything is so good here The vegan carrot cake? ! The drinks are healthy organic and made with love and so is all the food and baked goods Afternoon tea morning brunch perfect picnic meal grab on way What an amazing team that run this dynamic community spot Thank you

Love this place and the people that work here!

Incredible GF OPTIONS and house made syrups intensely awesom coffee

Good vibes

Made a stop for a coffee on the road! Not bad, more impressed by the cute set up of the cafe. We could tell this is a very popular local spot for remote working!

Best!

If Arcata then Northtown Coffee. The Rocket and Breakfast Burrito are great.

Northtown Coffee is an amazing shop. They make great drinks and all the staff are very friendly, and service time is fantastic! Would highly recommend this place to others.

Came in and the lady taking our order was extremely unfriendly right off the bat. Coffees came out quick and I were great but the food (burrito and waffle) took 30 min to come out…? After asking what the ETA was for the food the guy working was kind and offered a punch card and apologized about the wait but the lady was again just rude. For context it wasn’t busy in there.

I used to work at northtown for about two years. And I can tell you there is something very magical about this place. I have met a lot of really cool and amazing people here and made life long friends. It has this essence and energy to it that makes you feel welcome. Not only as an employee but as a customer. I have had a bunch of family and friends come up here and visit me and they have alw... More

I used to work at northtown for about two years. And I can tell you there is something very magical about this place. I have met a lot of really cool and amazing people here and made life long friends. It has this essence and energy to it that makes you feel welcome. Not only as an employee but as a customer. I have had a bunch of family and friends come up here and visit me and they have always come here to support it. Because of the unique and beautiful drinks and the unique and beautiful people. It’s a place where you can study, hangout, people watch, or all of the above. Give it a try. Don’t be obnoxious about the prices. It’s all organic and it’s located in rural area. Expect places around here to be a little more on the costly side. Doesn’t make it any less good, you’re just helping support the business and the community. Less

Loved the vibe and location of this place that we found via Google on our way through town. Coffee was great, bagels and cream cheese were good enough. Service was prompt, but person who took our order was a bit distracted and had trouble tracking specifics of our order (which was not complicated).

The honeybee latte and super shroom latte are the best in Humboldt!

I was there at a great time. No other customers in line. So service was fast the coffee was good and the place was comfortable.

Tantalizing Espresso!

We had our eyes set on coffee this morning and did not expect to come to this place. This is our first visit to Arcata, and we had just finished walking the campus when we ran into Michael, who works at Northtown Coffee. I appreciated his honest response when I asked about the "best cup of coffee in town." His reply - "your kitchen!" :) What invited me in, though, was the dog friendly atmosphere ... More

We had our eyes set on coffee this morning and did not expect to come to this place. This is our first visit to Arcata, and we had just finished walking the campus when we ran into Michael, who works at Northtown Coffee. I appreciated his honest response when I asked about the "best cup of coffee in town." His reply - "your kitchen!" :) What invited me in, though, was the dog friendly atmosphere as Billy comes with me just about everywhere. Charlie made Billy his puppuccino and served me a cup of light roast coffee with some heavy cream (how I like it). I think next time I'd ask for a blend of the dark and light roast as the light roast isn't quite enough flavor for me, alas, it is still good. Billy was stoked on the morning treat. The stickers and little gifty items were cool. Thank you so much 💛 We will be back! Less

The friendliest service and a really sweet atmosphere. Holly was so sweet – even remaking my wife's coffee when she realized she'd placed a different order. Coffee was terrific, and we also ordered the breakfast burrito + blaze’s bagel, both of which were awesome. We'll be making this our staple next time we come back to town, looking forward to it!

Came in there for a cappuccino and got way more. Everyone behind the counter is super cute. 😍

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Beautiful space, lovely people, and delicious food and drink… Northtown is the greatest cafe in Humboldt by far!

Lovely place , fun events, great drinks

Wowww love this place! Very special, beautiful coffee, delicious and divine desserts. totally recommended! you can work while enjoying a good coffee and pleasant attention ❤️

Best coffee and coffeehouse in town

very cute and cozy coffee shop! fun specialty drinks and good vibes great place to hang out or do some work

I was coming here during covid and they were cool about not wearing the sheeple masks but then someone got caught playing with little boys , havent been back since

Great atmosphere tasty drinks and friendly staff. I always stop by when I’m in town.

The vibes and beverages are on point ♡

Good drinks, good service and the atmosphere is really chill, both inside and out. They always have vegan snack options and the speciality drinks are tasty and unique.

Great place, fun community, and tasty coffee! Be sure to make it to one of their events, like open mic night!

I love this little gem!!! The staff is so sweet and they are always hosting community events 💓💓💓💓💓 a must visit for sure

Staff was so friendly to us tourists ;)

Meh. Overpriced for what it is. House coffee sucked, was cold, served in small cup for $4, with mediocre service, and no refill! Like everything else in this town it's no longer college friendly affordable It's been yuppie fied for Boomers. Definitely won't be stopping here again. Muddy Waters was a lot better before these people showed up!

The best of everything! A must-try!! ☕️

This place is lovely. Nice atmosphere. The employees are super friendly. I enjoy the special drinks quite a bit. The food is good quality and delicious. Sometimes takes a minute but worth the wait. Thanks local coffee shop! I love y’all!

One of my favorites. I stop there whenever I can!!!

My husband and I visited Northtown Coffee at the end of August! The staff was nice and the atmosphere was cozy!! Good seating options inside and out! My husband ordered The Dank Side and I ordered The Snickerdoodle. We enjoyed the coffee! Latte art was the best that I had seen during our trip (7 shop visits). Their breakfast burrito was AMAZING - like best I've EVER had!

Idk if I got someone new, but I ordered a matcha rose the other day with oat milk, didn't really check it before getting in my car (hot af) and started my long drive back home hours away. Finally took a sip and thought they gave me straight hot oatmilk with a wee bit of rose syrup. Kind of feel like I should have double checked it before going, but I opened the cup before I ended up tossing it an... More

Idk if I got someone new, but I ordered a matcha rose the other day with oat milk, didn't really check it before getting in my car (hot af) and started my long drive back home hours away. Finally took a sip and thought they gave me straight hot oatmilk with a wee bit of rose syrup. Kind of feel like I should have double checked it before going, but I opened the cup before I ended up tossing it and it had barely a pale green tinge to it. With that being said, I love this coffee shop. I make a point to stop in every time I'm in town. My order is usually great and my husband's cosmic Chai was on point. Just double check your order before leaving just in case. They're generally super nice. The place is super cute. I like the cookies. Less

nice shop for relaxation

Great coffee, strong but occasionally spotty Wi-Fi

My favorite coffee shop in Arcata! Great vibes, incredibly chill and friendly staff, and delish drinks and munchies. Wifi is usually pretty solid and I love coming here to work, read, or meet friends for a coffee (or beer, depending on what sort of day it is ;)

Hands down the best coffee shop in the area! There's great food, service, and atmosphere here, and it's a perfect place to work and study. Highly recommended!

Great coffee! Garret is awesome!

Love it Very nice place

I have been going to Northtown Coffee since it opened after Muddy's Northtown Coffee defines Arcata. If you go for the first time, it won't be your last. You will become a Northtown Coffee Regular (or as I am an Addict)

Lattes and mochas and locals, oh my!

Northtown coffee is my favorite hangout spot in town. The coffee is superb and their drink selections are amazing and unique. The service is off the charts and makes me feel cared for and special. There are so many great events there too. An over all fantastic place to meet up with friends and grab a bite and a coffee 5 stars all the way!!!

I first discovered this place on accident while driving through Arcata and I'm so glad I did! I try to visit when I come to Arcata and I'm never disappointed! Delicious food, amazing beverages and even more amazing staff. I also love how eco-concious the shop is, making going there feel so good!

Really great coffee - we had a breve and a flat white. Patchy Pastry goods are served there, we did not see too many pastries - may be because they are too good and we’re already sold out. Arcata is a good place in general.

Positives: The coffee is good, so is the latte. Cozy sitting arrangement in doors, outdoor much better. Negatives: The service is hit or miss. Some baristas are pros (shoutout to the dude in overalls) but most of the time it’s pretty bad. One barista forgot my order in 2 different occasions. 15min in, when I asked about it, the barista got defensive about it, …“are u sure I didn’t give ur drink?”... More

Positives: The coffee is good, so is the latte. Cozy sitting arrangement in doors, outdoor much better. Negatives: The service is hit or miss. Some baristas are pros (shoutout to the dude in overalls) but most of the time it’s pretty bad. One barista forgot my order in 2 different occasions. 15min in, when I asked about it, the barista got defensive about it, …“are u sure I didn’t give ur drink?”…. That’s kinda annoying. it’s okay if ur busy or backed up, but @the very least takedown ppls names when u take orders. It sucks I hve 2keep a receipt just so I can pull it up when a barista forgets an order. The place gets jammed up at the door just bc it takes a long time to put in an order. U’ll always find an annoyed customer on the side waiting for an order. I hope they can work on flow management and processing orders. The place has a lot of potential, but like most things in Humboldt……. Less

good dark coffee

Good Coffee Cake.

I love This little gem! From the matcha rose lattes to the breakfast sandwiches, to the cute hobbit door, it’s the perfect spot for coffee time. The owner even sponsored my event when I was in town.

The staff at Northtown Coffee is just what you would expect in a small town. They talk to you like your old friends, and they know how to make an amazing cup of coffee. First place I ever tried a mushroom blend, which was fabulous. Go for the coffee stay for the small town community vibe

Amazing food and coffee! Great atmosphere and staff!

Super Shroom is amazing! Cool art!

Super Shroom was an amazing cup of coffee with cacao and mushroom blend

Northtown is one of my top go to cafes for a hot drink, a snack, and to get some computer work done. There’s always good energy, good tunes, and the staff is super friendly.

Great staff, delicious edibles, & dark liquid that flows like gold. Thank you for the experience

Shroom coffee was so good it blew my mind like an atom bomb!

Grest place, nice staff, good coffee, nice place to convene with friends and also a good place to study.

The decaf beverages are tasty, thank you! Sad lavender has been discontinued.

Great place to study and hang out! Awesome hot chocolate!!

Great coffee and a lovely, welcoming atmosphere. It's a nice place to get some work done with a coffee, and then have a beer on the patio when you're done!

i love this cafe so much!!! the food, coffee, and ambiance are so perfect <3 this is my go-to cafe always :)

One of my absolute favorite coffee spots in Humboldt! Great coffee, great customer service and wonderful atmosphere!

Ive lived in Arcata off and on for 15 years and have seen my fair share of Coffee Shops come and go. Out of all of them I am so impressed with Northtown Coffee! They not only provide so much amazing beverage options but delicious food from Mothers Kitchen, such a unique gift to the community! You can feel the love and creativity that is skillfully cultivated in every drink they pour. I love that ... More

Ive lived in Arcata off and on for 15 years and have seen my fair share of Coffee Shops come and go. Out of all of them I am so impressed with Northtown Coffee! They not only provide so much amazing beverage options but delicious food from Mothers Kitchen, such a unique gift to the community! You can feel the love and creativity that is skillfully cultivated in every drink they pour. I love that they use medicinal mushrooms and wonderful infused simple syrups to thier creations! The community that they help to build around them is inspiring and it is always a pleasure to sit and enjoy the awesome vibes:) Less

Wonderful atmosphere & vibe with delicious libations & snacks!!! Super friendly staff as well!!

Great cappuccino

every single time i go to Northtown for coffee, i am never unsatisfied. the coffee is always delicious (AND they have coffee ice cubes! in the shape of a honeycomb! it's so cute!!!), and the atmosphere of the inside of the café is SO comfy-cosy. all of the baristas have been incredibly kind and sweet and accomodating, and it's always just such a joy to get to come here. 100% recommend!!

This place is easily my favorite coffee shop in town. The drinks are excellent, and the mimosas are incredibly generous. Seriously, they’re like 80% Champagne. Mother’s is absolutely my favorite restaurant in Arcata. Please do yourself a favor and try it!

A gathering place for community, poetry, old friends and studying. Drop on by and get Mother’s Cooking, say hi to the folks and enjoy pure magic in a cup of delicious speciality made coffee and tea . Northtown is family to me. This place is home, I walk through the door and it’s love. ~ Alice

I ordered the Honey Bee Latte & my husband opted for a regular latte.. I think this is the best coffee in Arcata! After being here for a couple of nights I wish we would’ve tried Northtown sooner. The atmosphere is open and inviting, and the staff were super friendly. If you’re looking for a coffee shop - come straight here!

This place is THE BOMB. I keep begging them to turn into a 24hr coffee shop and they keep promising me to think about it. Mothers Cooking Experience is amazing, my friends and I regularly get the "yogurt eggs" and we could die happy about it. The drinks are always top notch and cleverly devised, the baristas obviously enjoy what they do and get creative with their flavor palet in exciting ways.... More

This place is THE BOMB. I keep begging them to turn into a 24hr coffee shop and they keep promising me to think about it. Mothers Cooking Experience is amazing, my friends and I regularly get the "yogurt eggs" and we could die happy about it. The drinks are always top notch and cleverly devised, the baristas obviously enjoy what they do and get creative with their flavor palet in exciting ways. I also love the stain glass window in the garden door--that really makes the place for me. Less

I love the quality of the coffee and the ambiance.

I love using this cute and cozy space for my business meetings. I love all of the staff and energy. Thanks for being so great!

What a gem in Arcata! A wonderful community gathering place 💜 Great food and drinks with excellent service 👏

Great coffee and food in a beautiful space! Went here three times for coffee and a quick bite while I was in town and Charlie was there each time making very pretty lattes. Everyone was so friendly! The pastries were to die for (must-try danishes) and their colab with Mother’s cooking made for an incredible brunch. Definitely a mainstay of gorgeous Northtown, I’ll be back!!

So many creative options and their coffee is top notch!! 100% recommend this coffee place!

Such an amazing coffee shop/community space. I’ve been in this space many times for many reasons. The treats are amazing. The drinks are amazing. Mothers Cooking here is amazing. On Tuesdays, they got an open mic at 6PM that is phenomenal. Best I’ve ever been too and I’ve traveled and been to many. 5 stars isn’t enough. I love this place 💜

Service was fine. Love their coffee and laid back atmosphere. A very comfortable space to chill!

Delicious every time and top tier service B-) Also lowkey the best place in town to post up to do some homework!

If I could give this place a million stars I would!! Perfect balance between strength, flavor, customer service, and everything in between!

Every time I come to this spot I’m greeted with kindness, always served such delicious drinks and snacks, they host my favorite poetry open mic and have trains formed their kitchen in support of some of the most incredible immunity boosting soup I’ve ever eaten. This place is awesome!

Amazing coffee, the midnight latte with oat milk was INCREDIBLE. So glad I found this place the coffee is phenomenal

The coffee is so good. My usual is a breve and they do an exceptional job with consistency. Food is fantastic in general. I had dinner there and it was so well prepared, the dish is creative and flavorful. So satiating. The environment is cozy and a great spot for local creative to thrive. Thank you!

I love Northtown!!! The coffee is good, food is delicious and always something new, and the baristas are always friendly. It’s a prime spot to people watch- if you’re a student in Arcata it’s worth a couple hours of sitting outside to hear new perspectives!

Friendly, yummy, fun, chill, interesting. Just like home but better!

Hell yeah

Pretty expensive but tasty. Great atmosphere 😊

One of my favorite coffee shops. Very chill atmosphere, and the staff are super friendly and knowledgeable. The owner is a super cool guy. They also host really great events such as open mic night. Stop by! You will be happy you did.

This is the best coffee shop in Arcata, welcoming environment, friendly staff, beautiful interesting art on the walls and poetry every Tuesday night!

Great latte and nice staff. The pumpkin bread is expensive, but really yummy

Best local spot to get caffeinated and non caffeinated beverages. I especially love the housemade golden milk, rose and lavender syrups and housemade nut milks. 🤍

Everything you want in a coffee shop and more! Amazing one of a kind and classic drinks made from Fair Trade and organic coffee and teas, local pastries, and don’t you dare miss out on the fantastic Afro Cuban soul satisfying flavors of Mother’s Cooking. Awesome staff, clean and cozy with plenty of good vibes. It rains a lot in Humboldt, but it’s always sunny in Northtown Coffee.

My go to local coffee shop. The best of the best staff and best vibes too!

my absolute favorite cozy spot for warm nourishing drinks and energy

I love this Coffeeshop! Such a great place to do computer work or meet with a friend. They have a unique drink selection.. always such a great experience. Thanks Northtown!

Chill vibes at this coffee house. They have so many choices and they even have charcoal lattes which taste so great!

Coming from Seattle I was very skeptical of finding good coffee in Arcata but Northtown coffee is indeed very good. Loved the latte

I've had the Cubano and the chicken sandwich and they were both fantastic.

I met the Love of my Life, realized a deep Love and appreciation for poetry, and reawakend my passion for music in this place! They have great drinks, treats, food, art, and vibes, plus the people that work there are amazing. I haven't ever had the sense that someone didn't want to be there, like you might sense walking into a post office or dmv. They also host regular open mics and events which ... More

I met the Love of my Life, realized a deep Love and appreciation for poetry, and reawakend my passion for music in this place! They have great drinks, treats, food, art, and vibes, plus the people that work there are amazing. I haven't ever had the sense that someone didn't want to be there, like you might sense walking into a post office or dmv. They also host regular open mics and events which draw in alot of people and reveal all of the talent and passion we have in this small town. I highly suggest coming through and experiencing it for yourself. Less

Nice section of drinks and baked goods. 10 am is the start time for hot foods. Inside and outside seating.

I love northtown coffee and mothers cooking ❤ only place I can spend hours doing computer work and still be in a good mood when I leave!

Mama Lo serving up some delicious breakfast with such hospitality. Love this place!

Delicious food and coffee. The service was very good.

This is one of my favorite places to hang out in town, the coffee and food are really delicious and the staff is nice 😊 my favorite drink is a mocha. And I like the outside patio seating when it’s sunny ☀️

Awesome employees and great food/coffee!! Would highly recommend!

Yummy coffee and cozy space :)

Great chicken sandwich. Sold out of lots of stuff.

Cute place, fun vibe. The coffee was too weird for me though.

Coffee is really good. Large mocha came with 4 shots standard. The burrito was really tasty, but way over priced for the size. $12 for a small burrito was disappointing.

Food looks great, drinks nice, but the WiFi doesn’t work and keeps disconnecting.

Beautiful atmosphere

Wonderful spot. Top tier coffee and pastries.

Dark Roast is excellent, staff friendly, and goodies are good!

Extremely friendly staff excellent specialty beverages. Probably one of the only spots in Arcata that maintains that old school Humboldt County vibe.

Better than your average Starbucks.

One of my favorite spots to hang out at and have great coffee and yummy food!!

Fantastic food, great drinks and excellent service!

Great coffee, great people, and they open themselves up for so many great events! It’s a wonderful environment

Love it

Everything was a 5. The grilled portobello mushroom was amazing. They were very personable and the vibe was just lovely

It's a nice coffee place to relax. The baristas are really friendly and energetic. Ordered a green dragon (great profile) and a Cubano sandwich (delightful and great presentation). Everything is clean and well maintained. Even the bathroom is nice with great artwork. Atmosphere is calming with an outdoor seating in front (and back?). There's plugs to do computer work if needed. Even with constru... More

It's a nice coffee place to relax. The baristas are really friendly and energetic. Ordered a green dragon (great profile) and a Cubano sandwich (delightful and great presentation). Everything is clean and well maintained. Even the bathroom is nice with great artwork. Atmosphere is calming with an outdoor seating in front (and back?). There's plugs to do computer work if needed. Even with construction outside it's surprisingly quiet inside. Less

This place is so cute. The owner is amazing. Food is delicious and great prices.

This was exactly what we needed to start our day. Upon entering, we were greeted with a friendly smile and peppy hello. The barista was very patient with our indecisiveness (there are just too many intriguing options!) and supportive of our choices. I enjoyed and appreciated the unique menu offerings with all the health boost options. Plus, the bakery and other treats in the case looked deliciou... More

This was exactly what we needed to start our day. Upon entering, we were greeted with a friendly smile and peppy hello. The barista was very patient with our indecisiveness (there are just too many intriguing options!) and supportive of our choices. I enjoyed and appreciated the unique menu offerings with all the health boost options. Plus, the bakery and other treats in the case looked delicious. We also enjoyed the Mother’s Cooking menu. I got a bowl and my husband got a burrito. You could tell it was made with whole ingredients and love. I left feeling nourished and happy! Sidenote, there was a patron there who seemed to be mentally disabled who greeted everyone in the place and interacted with the staff every few minutes. I was heart-warmed by their kindness and patience with him. It just reinforced my mind we had found a gem of a spot. I don’t foresee us in Arcata ever again, but if we are, we are definitely stopping at Northtown. Less

My go to spot for sitting down with my laptop and having a delicious drink. Lattes are a bit pricey, but worth it for the taste and quality of ingredients. Getting house made coconut milk is included in the price if you’re dairy free! The blueberry muffins are killer, as is the Portuguese rice pudding. I always feel welcomed by the friendly staff, too!

My friend and I shared the Mother's Kitchen Cubano Sandwich and the Fried Chicken Sandwich. They were two of the best sandwiches we ever had!! Also the Matcha Rose latte was delightful!

They serve the best coffee, Muddy Waters!

I get the green dragon every time and I love it SO much. Had the lemon pancakes today and it’s just…. SO good. And with delicious pastries by Patch? Truly a perfect breakfast 😍

Friendly baristas (hard to find nowadays) , fresh and hot food that seemed really intentional and nourishing, and good coffee! Would definitely come back! If you’re a coffee nerd just ask for your flavored beverage half sweet :)

They dont open until 8am... people have to be at work at that time you guys. Open earlier please! Also, the only way to make a pick up order is online. Rural communities have large portions of disenfranchised people without access to the internet, so, thats another mark against them. I asked for 1/4 shot of honey in my matcha today and watched the barista turn his back to me to block my view of h... More

They dont open until 8am... people have to be at work at that time you guys. Open earlier please! Also, the only way to make a pick up order is online. Rural communities have large portions of disenfranchised people without access to the internet, so, thats another mark against them. I asked for 1/4 shot of honey in my matcha today and watched the barista turn his back to me to block my view of how much honey he put in it. Guess what, he put a lot in and the drink is 4.50. I think this place is trying to pander to college students who are doing classes online. This means they dont get the regular foot traffic heading toward HSU as they have before. If they would consider the community demographic they would realize how much business they are losing out on by not opening earlier and taking a phone order. (There were 5 ppl in line at ramones at about 7am this today when I tried to get matcha there because old muddy waters doesnt open till 8am, but they are the only place in town with matcha so... i was forced to wait.) Less

Best coffee house in Arcata. Skilled baristas. Great brew selections. Chef makes a delicious egg and cheddar croissant. House atmosphere is unique and inviting, both inside and on patio. Good place to hangout for students, faculty, staff, and folks just wanting to relax and chat with friends over a cup. Or to catch up online. Can push small tables together for occasional offsite meetings. You can... More

Best coffee house in Arcata. Skilled baristas. Great brew selections. Chef makes a delicious egg and cheddar croissant. House atmosphere is unique and inviting, both inside and on patio. Good place to hangout for students, faculty, staff, and folks just wanting to relax and chat with friends over a cup. Or to catch up online. Can push small tables together for occasional offsite meetings. You can even play Skyrim should you bring it on your computer while sipping a brew. Been coming here for months. Less

Dope spot. Great people, great service, plus they got an Afro-Cuban menu—whaaat?! Coffee's on point as well. Would recommend.

Super friendly and incredible staff. And of course I can say the same about the coffee!

Best matcha ever!

This place is amazing! From the super mushroom coffee to the vegan breakfast burrito 🌯 amazing! Definitely my new favorite place 🥰

Such a sweet vibe and community. Perfect place to get a delicious beverage and/or snack and sit outside. I love their cosmic chai.

Their breakfast soo good ! 🥰🥰😍 most flavorful and organic breakfast around . good variety of ingredients and staff is always great! Good vibes great lattes, their specials are out of this world (especially the lavender latte 💜)🌌🌠

The egg and potato breakfast bowl at Northtown is absolutely amazing. Always came here for a lavender dream coffee and have tried some food items on the menu, but this one is it. Staff are all so incredibly sweet as well :)

Have been loving the food lately. Anything between croissant breakfast sandwiches to shrimp n' grits- it's all delicious. Great and friendly service. It has quickly become my favorite coffee house in Arcata.

Delicious organic coffee with organic milk/creamer options.

Good food. Great staff. Get the fancy mocca.

Northtown coffee is the best coffee in town ☕💫⭐

awesome local spot with actually good espresso which is super hard to come by in humboldt!! They have free wifi (sometimes spotty), and a super cute set up indoors and outdoors. They close way too early for being in a college town in my opinion but I make it a habit to go here mornings I’m not in class or at work.

If I could give this coffee shop an extra star I would. Super sweet, local spot with a unique vibe. Kind, patient employees who have awesome music taste. The perfect place to grab a drink and something to eat to fuel yourself for some study time with their free WiFi! Indoors and outdoor seating too! How epic. I love it here! 110% recommend.

Chill students studying vibe, music occasionally, lots of local art, good coffee, staff not too stoned

Northtown Coffee is part of my daily routine. The staff is awesome, the building is special, and of course the beverages and food are always amazing. High quality ingredients and proper preparation make for a good cup. The super shroom mocha is a special treat!

Amazing people here. So we couldn’t decide. Oracle dog through the arch says, the ‘Cosmic’. And so it was: cosmic. It had shrooms! Just kidding it was delicious and no we didn’t hallucinate the wonderful bathroom mural of Gaia holding the world tree. But I had the compulsion to buy a bunch of mushroom stickers! (Thanks mellow guy from SF for chasing me down w my notebook.)

It was pretty cozy and had a nice local theme, along with the local theme was also thr high price theme. I've seen much worse prices before but theirs are nothing to take so lightly. Overall very nice place though.

Great vibe, amazing mushroom mocha! Next to HSU, student crowd

Fantastic cappuccino. Friendly baristas. the coffee is very good.

Coffee is fine but the guy at the counter was super rude.

I ordered a hot latte and expected it to be hot. And what I got - luke warm drink that costed me $6. Very disappointing.

Love the specialty drinks and the people who work here are super nice!!!

So cute! The cold brew was delicious, and when they realized they ran out of straws they gave me a free metal one. Thanks!

Was still closed an hour after the posted open hours.

My first time was today 8/16/21 , I ordered the potato hash for 13$ . It was one egg on top of 6 potatoes. It was a bit insulting the amount of food given to me . I know times are rough but one egg… really…… I ordered a cheaper meal the day before at wildflower across the street and was stuffed. The portion was scarce and the coffee I ordered , one of their special cold brews , was sub par at bes... More

My first time was today 8/16/21 , I ordered the potato hash for 13$ . It was one egg on top of 6 potatoes. It was a bit insulting the amount of food given to me . I know times are rough but one egg… really…… I ordered a cheaper meal the day before at wildflower across the street and was stuffed. The portion was scarce and the coffee I ordered , one of their special cold brews , was sub par at best . The food tasted good thankfully so that was the redeeming factor . My partners avacado toast was literally a piece of toast . Times are hard but bread and eggs must be low expense items. Don’t waste your money or time Less

Local favorite unique healing tonic teas and elixirs coffee great atmosphere and yummy healthy food wonderful for families studying and chatting great skies and vibes on porch have planned endless games of mancala and connect four for years thank you for being good family

This place is awesome!! Im from Southern California and i would love it if we had a one of these down there. My coworkers and I stopped by for a cup of coffee and a bite to eat before work. Coffee was great and so was the sándwich. It’s got the coolest vibe and employees are super friendly. I wish I would have time to go back tonight for poetry night, They serve alcohol, I’m sure it would of been... More

This place is awesome!! Im from Southern California and i would love it if we had a one of these down there. My coworkers and I stopped by for a cup of coffee and a bite to eat before work. Coffee was great and so was the sándwich. It’s got the coolest vibe and employees are super friendly. I wish I would have time to go back tonight for poetry night, They serve alcohol, I’m sure it would of been a great experience. Im definitely stopping by when I come through this town again. Less

Such a great vibe

They are open earlier than other parts of Arcata, and made a nice almond milk cappuccino for me and a chai for my partner in crime. They have a fun rounded “hobbit door” that leads out to their front patio, where there are 5-6 tables to enjoy the weather.

Would be 5 stars but the internet wasn't working

Nice breakfast choices. Wholesome and satisfying. Staff is friendly. Coffee and teas were excellent.

We had a really positive experience at this coffee shop! The barista that helped us made the coffee exactly how we asked and did an amazing job with it! He also made sure that we tried it and that it was the sweetness level that we were looking for which I thought was very considerate. We also got a cookie here that was delicious. I would definitely recommend!

Cozy

Love this place!!! We are HSU alumni and always stop for the best coffee on our trips back. Northtown coffee wasn't there when we were in school, but it is a perfect coffee house to take us back when Arcata was not so busy. They have the best and most unique specialty coffees. Thank you again for the kind and friendly service on our spring break 2021.

Unique Menu items, friendly staff!

Delicious coffee! Nice location in town. Great people!

Stopped here on our way down south and was so overwhelmed by all the amazing choices on the menu I had to get two drinks for myself and they were both amazing! Matcha, chai, coffee and house made coconut milk... how could I not! Definitely recommend stopping by. Staff were super helpful and friendly will definitely be making this a part of our roadtrip required stops from now on!

I love Northtown Coffee. Try their Green Dragon hot drink (matcha, mate, coconut milk, and honey). Not only are their drinks great, but omg their breakfast biscuit was scrumptious! Oh and the service is really awesome. Great coffee drinks, (or tea), great food, and great people! If there were more than 5 STARS I would give them more!

Always happy to purchase my coffee cravings from Northtown!

Masks required. Service at the door only for takeout. Quality still unsurpassed, best in town. Very COVID conscious and maintaining respectable distances.

excellent coffee, great atmosphere, awesome service and good music.

Quick service but the coffee was just average.

Not a huge fan of their lattes... not sure why... but they have other great coffees with some interesting flavors. Also, I dont recommend their biscuts, theyre too "herby" (for lack of a better word) But, they have a great location, atmosphere and fun events all the time. I wouldn't recommend this place for studying because they play their music really loud and they also have poetry night and ka... More

Not a huge fan of their lattes... not sure why... but they have other great coffees with some interesting flavors. Also, I dont recommend their biscuts, theyre too "herby" (for lack of a better word) But, they have a great location, atmosphere and fun events all the time. I wouldn't recommend this place for studying because they play their music really loud and they also have poetry night and karaoke which can be distracting, but other than that, this place is great! Lots of tables, dogs allowed on the patio. Less

Awesome drinks, good food, wifi. What else can you ask for?

Sometimes can be a bit crowded but great coffee and service plus they have a patio you can bring furry friends to

It was fun the chai tea was great and the kareoki was awesome!!!

wonderful atmosphere, friendly, upbeat. love it! delicious raw cacao & honey hot chocalate.

I've always had pleasant and fun interactions with staff. Love the atmosphere and representation of local art. Great place to relax, study or have a good conversation.

Close to Campus😊

Went for coffee and a bagel. Not bad

Great menu, great coffee, great staff, great environment. A local staple for coffee and grub, go get some.

Deliciously organic food and coffee.

Nice service, good coffee...

The is a great little cafe with good baked goods (including vegan options) and coffee drinks. Nice place to hang out for a bit, and lots of nightly events happening during the week!

Chillest place to enjoy homework, or converasion, casual cute girls and fun people are always around. Try the breakfast there chef is on fire!

Forgot my wallet at home. The girl gave me a cup of coffee on the house and a glass of water.