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WhiteCap Coffee and Tea

Coffee · Gualala

4.9 · 115 reviews Google

About WhiteCap Coffee and Tea

Welcome to WhiteCap Coffee and Tea, a small business gem located in Gualala, California. Our cozy café is nestled among the stunning coastal scenery, offering an inviting ambiance that sets us apart from other establishments. We're proud to serve expertly crafted coffee and tea made with love, using...

Welcome to WhiteCap Coffee and Tea, a small business gem located in Gualala, California. Our cozy café is nestled among the stunning coastal scenery, offering an inviting ambiance that sets us apart from other establishments. We're proud to serve expertly crafted coffee and tea made with love, using high-quality ingredients sourced locally whenever possible. Our menu features an array of delicious breakfast options, including signature dishes carefully created by our team. From bold and fresh shots to expertly brewed cups of joe, we take pride in getting your drink just right. Whether you're a solo diner or joining friends for a meal, we have seating space to accommodate everyone. We also welcome customers who need a quiet spot to work on their laptop – our outdoor seating area is perfect for productivity, and our wheelchair accessible facilities ensure that all visitors feel at ease. With takeout options available, you can enjoy our offerings on-the-go or linger over a cup of your favorite brew in our welcoming atmosphere. At WhiteCap Coffee and

What Customers Say About WhiteCap Coffee and Tea

WhiteCap Coffee and Tea is a highly-rated café known for its excellent coffee, friendly service, and welcoming atmosphere. Customers rave about the chai and the quality of the coffee, often highlighting the friendly owners and unique features like games and local art.

Popular Dishes

chai coffee (13) macchiato latte cheese Danish whitecap caramel latte

Best For

Solo Dining Couples Tourists Locals Casual

Tip: Stop by to enjoy the friendly atmosphere, play board games, and try the expertly crafted coffee. Games are available Friday and Saturday from 1-5PM.

Features

📶 WiFi 🌳 Outdoor 🅿️ Parking Accessible 🌅 Breakfast Coffee
🎯 Casual 🛋️ Cozy 🤫 Quiet Trendy 👨‍👩‍👧 Family 👥 Groups

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Frequently asked questions about WhiteCap Coffee and Tea

WhiteCap Coffee and Tea is located at 35509 CA-1, Gualala, CA 95445, Gualala.
WhiteCap Coffee and Tea offers coffee cuisine.
WhiteCap Coffee and Tea has regular opening hours. Check their profile for updated schedules.
WhiteCap Coffee and Tea offers the following services: dine-in, takeaway.
The most recommended dishes at WhiteCap Coffee and Tea based on customer reviews are: chai, coffee, macchiato, latte, cheese Danish.
WhiteCap Coffee and Tea is ideal for solo dining, couples, tourists, locals, casual dining.
WhiteCap Coffee and Tea is a highly-rated café known for its excellent coffee, friendly service, and welcoming atmosphere. Customers rave about the chai and the quality of the coffee, often highlighting the friendly owners and unique features like games and local art.
Stop by to enjoy the friendly atmosphere, play board games, and try the expertly crafted coffee. Games are available Friday and Saturday from 1-5PM.
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WhiteCap Coffee and Tea Gualala Reviews

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N T

A very endearing place run by some very nice people! And the quality of beverages and goodies are really good. We enjoyed our daily drive to Whitecap for our early morning coffee, latte and muffins, from our AirBnB accommodation nearby. It became a ritual the whole week we were there!

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DrPfeiffer

Yo yo yo — it’s GAMES on Friday and Saturday from 1-5PM 👍🏽 with >50 games to choose from. So, in addition to being able to zip some awesome mushroom extracts into your chai for an immunity or energy boost (etc), now you can get your game on with a pal or two or three or ??? (Gotta join the club tho.)

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Daryl Shook

Stopped in here this last Sunday morning on the way back from camping in Manchester for the weekend. Got an expertly crafted macchiato made by Torry, the owner. He's a super friendly guy, and we chatted for a bit. This place has a very hometown vibe, which I think is absolutely fantastic! To make things even better, he exclusively uses The Little Green Bean Coffee locally roasted in Pt Arena. I highly recommend this place, and will definitely be back!

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E M Cope

An art gallery and a cafe with games! I adore the caramel latte with soymilk and a dash of lion's mane! Such a brain and dopamine booster! Go

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Michael Bonnet

coffee is good and Bob the gecko is my hero

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Robbert van Leeuwen

One of the better coffee options along Hwy 1

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Allyson Schenkenberger

The whitecap was a really good drink. The cafe itself is super cute and there are games available and wifi!!

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Ray Sutton

Great coffee, great music, and friendly. You can buy the locally roasted coffee beans at the general store next door.

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N T

A very endearing place run by some very nice people! And the quality of beverages and goodies are really good. We enjoyed our daily drive to Whitecap for our early morning coffee, latte and muffins, from our AirBnB accommodation nearby. It became a ritual the whole week we were there!

DrPfeiffer
DrPfeiffer

Yo yo yo — it’s GAMES on Friday and Saturday from 1-5PM 👍🏽 with >50 games to choose from. So, in addition to being able to zip some awesome mushroom extracts into your chai for an immunity or energy boost (etc), now you can get your game on with a pal or two or three or ??? (Gotta join the club tho.)

Daryl Shook
Daryl Shook

Stopped in here this last Sunday morning on the way back from camping in Manchester for the weekend. Got an expertly crafted macchiato made by Torry, the owner. He's a super friendly guy, and we chatted for a bit. This place has a very hometown vibe, which I think is absolutely fantastic! To make things even better, he exclusively uses The Little Green Bean Coffee locally roasted in Pt Arena. I highly recommend this place, and will definitely be back!

E M Cope
E M Cope

An art gallery and a cafe with games! I adore the caramel latte with soymilk and a dash of lion's mane! Such a brain and dopamine booster! Go

Michael Bonnet
Michael Bonnet

coffee is good and Bob the gecko is my hero

Robbert van Leeuwen
Robbert van Leeuwen

One of the better coffee options along Hwy 1

Allyson Schenkenberger
Allyson Schenkenberger

The whitecap was a really good drink. The cafe itself is super cute and there are games available and wifi!!

Ray Sutton
Ray Sutton

Great coffee, great music, and friendly. You can buy the locally roasted coffee beans at the general store next door.

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Bartholomew Roland

Excellent local spot to grab coffee, chat with others, and generally relax. The interior is bright and full of seating space, and the drink selection is strong. The owner is very friendly and is happy to chat. I would strongly suggest stopping by for a drink if you are visiting for a weekend. The recommendations and local wisdom will be the foam for your cappuccino.

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Severin Oliver

We are from Berkeley and are real coffee nerds:) I was more than surprised to find a coffee house that is better than most places in the bay area!!! The owners are super nice, Coffee is great, Locals are hanging out and give it a great vibe!!! I never again have to wonder where to get a great cup of coffee when we come to the Mendocino coast!! Can't wait for the smoothie bar to get up and going.

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Charmaine Burrell

My favorite place to get a bomb coffee! Their shots are bold and fresh! They always make my drink how I like it - strong and not too sweet. Other places can taste like over sweetened dirty milk, NOT Whitecap! There is always super friendly service and they make you feel at home. They have really made the whole pandemic/shelter in place thing still work and it’s still the favorite part of my day when I get to stop for my Vanilla Latte.

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alan tweed

Great local coffeehouse. Good selection of pastries. I chose a cheese Danish which they heated up and a dark roast small coffee. Both were delicious. Very friendly couple who provided fast and great customer service. Will definitely go again.

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Beth Oliverio

Super cute spot with local art, a free library, and games to stay and play. Drinks and food really hit the spot. Service was fast, friendly, and knowledgeable. Answered our questions and made sure we knew what to expect. Can’t wait to come back!

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Stephanie

We are full time travelers from Florida and stop for coffee a lot all over the country. This place had such amazing coffee and also the guy working was so nice and talked to us about the games they play there. Highly recommend!

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Carissa

Barista was very friendly and made great coffee - some of the best I've tasted! Reasonably priced as well, definitely would come back :)

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Varun Patil

Great place, awesome coffee and host! There's a ton of board games that you can have fun playing too.

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Cello Player

This place is an absolute gem for anyone traveling along the coast. My partner and I returned every morning of our stay due to the quality of the coffee (which was also very reasonably priced) and for the atmosphere. The owner is incredibly nice, and we were impressed by how quickly they could put out orders even when the place was pretty busy. Additionally, they have an excellent selection of games to play for free, and at least while we went there they gave out tokens for winning games that went towards a store credit! All in all, I could not recommend the place more as a spot to chill, or even just take some coffee for the road.

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Hogan Ruttledge

Some of the best drinks on the North coast. Great owners and an amazing atmosphere. Also a great place to relax and play some board games. Highly recommend stopping by for a good cup!

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John Rader

Excellent coffee. Best I've had. Mild acidity, well roasted, and preparation was excellent. Highly recommend if you are a coffee aficionado or just like a delicious cup.

Daniel I
Daniel I

Loved stopping in here, everyone was friendly and the coffee was great.

John Rader
John Rader

Excellent coffee. Best I've had. Mild acidity, well roasted, and preparation was excellent. Highly recommend if you are a coffee aficionado or just like a delicious cup.

Cello Player
Cello Player

This place is an absolute gem for anyone traveling along the coast. My partner and I returned every morning of our stay due to the quality of the coffee (which was also very reasonably priced) and for the atmosphere. The owner is incredibly nice, and we were impressed by how quickly they could put out orders even when the place was pretty busy. Additionally, they have an excellent selection of games to play for free, and at least while we went there they gave out tokens for winning games that went towards a store credit! All in all, I could not recommend the place more as a spot to chill, or even just take some coffee for the road.

Hogan Ruttledge
Hogan Ruttledge

Some of the best drinks on the North coast. Great owners and an amazing atmosphere. Also a great place to relax and play some board games. Highly recommend stopping by for a good cup!

Beth Oliverio
Beth Oliverio

Super cute spot with local art, a free library, and games to stay and play. Drinks and food really hit the spot. Service was fast, friendly, and knowledgeable. Answered our questions and made sure we knew what to expect. Can’t wait to come back!

Jason Glover
Jason Glover

There chai was excellent, the recipe has been passed down from one owner to the next and was simply incredible. The atmosphere was great especially for those who are fans of tabletop games such as Warhammer 40k, Magic The Gathering, and of course D&D. Overall I highly reccomend.

Stephanie
Stephanie

We are full time travelers from Florida and stop for coffee a lot all over the country. This place had such amazing coffee and also the guy working was so nice and talked to us about the games they play there. Highly recommend!

Bartholomew Roland
Bartholomew Roland

Excellent local spot to grab coffee, chat with others, and generally relax. The interior is bright and full of seating space, and the drink selection is strong. The owner is very friendly and is happy to chat. I would strongly suggest stopping by for a drink if you are visiting for a weekend. The recommendations and local wisdom will be the foam for your cappuccino.

alan tweed
alan tweed

Great local coffeehouse. Good selection of pastries. I chose a cheese Danish which they heated up and a dark roast small coffee. Both were delicious. Very friendly couple who provided fast and great customer service. Will definitely go again.

Charmaine Burrell
Charmaine Burrell

My favorite place to get a bomb coffee! Their shots are bold and fresh! They always make my drink how I like it - strong and not too sweet. Other places can taste like over sweetened dirty milk, NOT Whitecap! There is always super friendly service and they make you feel at home. They have really made the whole pandemic/shelter in place thing still work and it’s still the favorite part of my day when I get to stop for my Vanilla Latte.

Severin Oliver
Severin Oliver

We are from Berkeley and are real coffee nerds:) I was more than surprised to find a coffee house that is better than most places in the bay area!!! The owners are super nice, Coffee is great, Locals are hanging out and give it a great vibe!!! I never again have to wonder where to get a great cup of coffee when we come to the Mendocino coast!! Can't wait for the smoothie bar to get up and going.

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Eclectix Art

Good fluffy latte for way out here in the boondocks. Not Peet’s French Roast strong but tasty enough. Nice peeps, plus a free book exchange!

Eclectix Art
Eclectix Art

Good fluffy latte for way out here in the boondocks. Not Peet’s French Roast strong but tasty enough. Nice peeps, plus a free book exchange!

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35509 CA-1, Gualala, CA 95445

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Highly Rated
4.9/5 stars
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Services

🥞 Breakfast
Coffee
🍰 Desserts
🥡 Takeout
🍴 Dine-in

Dining Options

🍽️ Dine In
🥡 Takeout

Restaurant Info

Status
Verified by owner
🕐 Hours Today
7:30AM-1PM
Rating
4.9/5
💬 Reviews
115
⏱️ Typical Visit
People typically spend 10 min to 2 hr here
📞 Phone
+1 707-884-1800

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📶 Free WiFi
🅿️ Parking
🌿 Outdoor Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
🚻 Restroom
💳 Credit Cards
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