Louise

My boyfriend and I love stopping by here for breakfast whenever we stay at the Jenner Inn. The food is always local, fresh, and delicious. We usually order coffee and a sandwich, but we tried the crab melt once and it was amazing! Since it’s the only café in town, expect a bit of a wait — but it’s definitely worth it. One morning while we were eating breakfast, we even spotted otters by the water, which made the experience even more special.

Zachary Ribner

This is the perfect space to relax on an early weekend morning. A sunrise drive up Highway 1 drops you right into the center of Jenner. On the banks of the Russian River, Cafe Aquatica serves delicious local roasted coffee, sustainably sources dishes, and has a relaxing atmosphere that is easy to get lost into. The isolated aspect of the town really allows you to sit and enjoy the scenery, or maybe sit in one of their loungers while reading a great book. Highly recommend this place for anyone that is looking for some time off the road while traveling historic Highway 1!

Henry Qi

This is a must if you are in the area. We were very happy with the laidback and easy going feel of this place. We were also lucky enough to be there with a live musician. The coffee and food were great and atmosphere was 10/10.

+3

Daniel

Cafe Aquatica is one of those hidden gems you stumble upon by chance during your travels. Driving from Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve to Bodega Bay, we found ourselves without cellular reception to search for lunch spots. Passing through Jenner, we decided to stop at Cafe Aquatica—and it turned out to be a delightful surprise. The staff were warm and welcoming, the views were breathtaking, and the food exceeded expectations for what appeared to be a humble riverside shack. Overlooking the Russian River as it meets the Pacific Ocean added a serene charm to the experience. The Smoked Lox Bagel was a standout, and the clam chowder, though different from the rich New England style, offered a lighter, clear broth that was equally enjoyable. The only downside was the lack of an on-site restroom. Customers are directed to the public bathrooms in the adjacent parking lot, which unfortunately are quite disgusting. While it might suffice for guy who can go standing up, the women in our group opted to wait for a cleaner facility elsewhere.

V. R. Sumner

We had a delicious breakfast here this morning. The poached eggs on toast were delightful! The Cafe Mocha was very delicious! Just the right amount of chocolate. It's a small cafe with outdoor seating, some covered seating, and great views.

Richard Phillips

Stopped by for lunch as part of a road trip to Mendocino and were happy we did! The smoked salmon roll was a generous portion of salmon and reminded us of the smoked salmon we have had in Scotland. Now the clam chowder was not your typical Boston style or thick like you get at Ivar’s in Seattle. But definitely a favorite of mine for being packed with chunks of potato and fresh clams. While it was more broth, that allowed each spoonful of heaping potato and clam goodness to have some liquid with it. Now these are real clams and not your canned or diced variety. And the buttery, garlicky croutons! Definitely in our top 10 for bay dining along the West Coast.

+1

Chris Boring

Just outstanding in every aspect. Service was great. Freshly made blueberry scones were to die for and breakfast sandwich with poached egg was delicious. Top that off with great coffee and sitting alongside river watching the birds and an occasional sea lion pop up we’re just surreal

Kay

As a coffee connoisseur I absolutely enjoyed this place and can’t wait to go back. The quality of their pour over coffee was phenomenal, especially complemented beside their impressive smoked salmon options! As well as a perfectly warmed chocolate cherry scone. :) I highly recommend! (Oh, and the outdoor seating is plentiful and views the water nicely!)

Lana Bedard

A must try! I had the smoked salmon salad and my husband had the crab roll. The salad was super fresh and flavourful. The crab roll was only $15 and had a healthy portion of crab meet and the bun was warm and soft. We also had the clam chowder soup which had a generous portion of seafood in it. DELICIOUS! They have lots of picnic tables to eat outside on the water. The service was quick and very friendly.

Natalie Alfaro

Great views from the deck; very little seating inside, but it’s okay because the views from outside are outstanding! The coffee was good. We ordered the avocado toast with a poached egg, and it was a good, quick breakfast before we started the day. A little pricey, but makes sense for the location, etc. Worth a stop!

Tara Hashemi

Good location, where the river meets the ocean, their back patio overlooks the river. The line to order food on a Saturday was long but moved fast. We grabbed our food and sat on the patio to listen to live music. The rainbow sandwich was fantastic, right amount of everything. Red cabbage, avocado, and some other goodies on a focaccia. Salmon lox was ok and coffee drinks were average. I will definitely be back for their rainbow veggie sandwich.

+3

KJ HANCOCK

Mixed feelings as the food was epic but the Chai & Mocha were horrible. Chai was not drinkable as the flavor was terrible. Mocha tasted like a regular coffee with no chocolate flavor. Atmosphere was awesome, location is amazing, so get some food and skip the chai.