Where to Eat in Ferndale CA
It’s no surprise that the hometown of Food Network star Guy Fieri is a destination for great dining in Humboldt County. From fine dining and artisan coffee to hearty burgers and pizza topped with local cheese, restaurants in Ferndale have something for everyone — all conveniently located within walking distance of historic Main Street and most Victorian Village lodging accommodations.
Breakfast and/or Lunch
Local butcher shop serving up hearty deli sandwiches and take-home freshly cut meats and specialty sausages. As featured on Food Network's Diners, Drive-ins and Dives with hometown celebrity Guy Fieri.
Beloved local pizza eatery featuring pizzas thick with local cheese, as well as Italian sandwiches and classic Italian-American entrees from lasagna to eggplant Parmesan. Good for large parties; an arcade in the back is a hit with kids.
A combination maker's studio and third wave coffee shop with creative character serving specialty espresso and pour-over coffee, loose-leaf teas and freshly baked treats.
Tiny but tasty burger stand serving up a variety of juicy grass-fed beef burgers, fries and milkshakes. Limited seating inside; picnic table seating outside.
Cozy and authentic diner grilling up generously-sized breakfasts, burgers and sandwiches in front while the regulars play dice in back. While you wait for your meal, read a little about Ferndale and the history of its Portuguese immigrants, including founding partner Poppa Joe
Quaint corner convenience store famous for its beloved hot dogs. Also offering grab-and-go hot food, desserts, soda, beer, wine, and basic grocery items.
Grocery store deli serving sandwiches, burgers, Mexican food, and a wide selection of ready-made hot and cold food, from salads to enchiladas.
Dinner
Serving simple, delicious food inspired by pubs and bistros all over the world. Located in the historic Victorian Inn.
Beloved local pizza eatery featuring pizzas thick with local cheese, as well as Italian sandwiches and classic Italian-American entrees from lasagna to eggplant Parmesan. Good for large parties; an arcade in the back is a hit with kids.
Coffee, juice & Sweet Treats
Become a kid in an old-fashioned candy store at the Golden Gait Mercantile, where shelves of sweetly scented old-time treats from licorice to rock candy share space with a country store jam-packed with old-fashioned goodies and specialty items.
A combination maker's studio and third wave coffee shop with creative character serving specialty espresso and pour-over coffee, loose-leaf teas and freshly baked treats.
Family-owned candy shop selling handmade chocolates and other old-fashioned treats, from salted caramels to colossal-sized candy bars, all made in small batches on-site with local cream and butter. Hot and cold espresso drinks available at the adjoining coffee window.
Nightlife
Serving simple, delicious food inspired by pubs and bistros all over the world. Located in the historic Victorian Inn.
A no-frills neighborhood bar with plenty of historic character (and local characters), the Palace holds the distinction of being the westernmost watering hole in the continental United States. Jukebox, shuffleboard, and TV for watching sporting events.

Craft coffee, cozy vibes, small-town charm.