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- 308 US-101, Crescent City, CA 95531, USA
- (707) 460-1450
- 10/15/2026
Fog Eater Cafe is a vegetarian restaurant located in the heart of Mendocino Village, inspired by both the hearty recipes of the deep South and the fresh plant-based cuisine of Northern California. Our produce is all organic, and sourced from within Mendocino or Sonoma counties.
Fog Eater Cafe serves a menu that can be entirely vegan with gluten-free options, as well as natural wine, local beer and wine-based cocktails.
Fog Bottle Shop is open for wine tastings and small plates!
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Shelb H
Wow – as a vegan from the south I never thought I would find this southern cooking gem in CA!! This food was stellar. Everything is vegan, except if you get a meal with eggs on it. The cheesy grits with tofu were so flavorful and hearty. We had vegan beignets with a nice tart jam & coffee chocolate and they were to die for. Not to mention the beautiful scenery, sweet staff and fast service on a crowded day. Do not miss this place!
Rebekah Hester
Loved this restaurant!! The atmosphere is whimsy with a touch of Louisiana. We had the pleasure of one of the owners, Erica, being our server. But the whole staff was attentive and kind. The food was outstanding! I’ve been vegan for 12 years and this was one of my favorite meals of all time. I had the fried mushroom dinner plate. My whole family loved everything we ordered. The desserts were some of the best too! Wish we lived closer, but if we ever make the trip this way, we will go back! I even had tried to book our hotel room walking distance from this place before I even tried it. I will try again next time too ☺️
Sam Finlayson
Loved our dinner at Fog Eater Cafe. The retro‑Southern vibe is charming, and the menu is full of creative, beautifully executed vegan small plates and entrées. I had the mushrooms‑and‑mashed‑potatoes dish, which was outstanding — the battered mushrooms had a nostalgic, almost KFC‑like crunch in the best possible way. Dessert was a highlight too; the banana pudding was pure indulgence.
Fresh local flowers at every table were a wonderful touch (see photo).
The servers were genuinely friendly, and the co‑owner even stopped by to share the story behind the café, which made the experience feel personal and welcoming.
A fantastic spot for a meal — highly recommend.
Stephanie Hilz
Some of the best plant-based food I’ve ever had. Every dish I had was delicious. The biggest two stand-outs for me were the fried mushroom main, and the beignets dessert. They also had a lovely non-alcoholic drink selection. Service was excellent. They have a dog-friendly outdoor space.
Greta Langenberg
This place is SO DELICIOUS — I can’t stress enough how the grits and gigante beans took my breath away. Absolutely incredible ! The atmosphere is incredibly cozy and the staff is kind, friendly, and helpful to boot. Probably the perfect restaurant ?? It was amazing to have so many options as a vegan. We loved it here and can’t wait to go back.