The Kitchen Arcata

What an amazing place!! We stumbled upon it and were so wowed we came back a second night. Jason was so welcoming, so cheerful- we felt right at home. Atmosphere was just what we wanted and couldn’t have enjoyed the delicious food more. We had the pulled pork sandwiches that were surprisingly served with popcorn- an excellent choice. Jason picked our beer- perfect. He asked our opinion on the next nights special and when we came in the second night it was exactly what we suggested- and exceeded our expectations. Homemade Butternut squash tortellini with brown butter and sage- served delightedly with a salad of green apples, lettuce, almonds and the perfect dressing. The tortellini was floopy doop good (best good there is) and each bite was better than the last. We were celebrating a 75th

The hype is justified! Up from SF on business looking for some hearty food after a long day of work. Saw good local reviews for The Kitchen and decided to drop in, and boy are we glad we did! Everything is local, fresh, and delicious. The combo meal seems like a "light lunch" consisting of soup, salad, and a sandwich. However, don't be fooled. It's hearty enough to satisfy even the healthiest of appetites. The house salad had a strong zesty kick to it. The chowder was perfect. The sandwich was dense, moist, flavorful, and filling. And the blonde on tap was just what I needed to wash it all down. Owner/Chef Jacob does it right, and has an entertaining personality to compliment the meal. In his own words, "Jake was way too comfortable at home in his own kitchen." And that's what it feels

Good home cooking, low key neighborhood spot. Their breads are awesome and they always use fresh ingredients!

The Kitchen Arcata: A Not-So-Hidden Gem Worth the Trip Mind-blowingly delicious, top-shelf, and creatively inspired—The Kitchen Arcata delivers a world-class dining experience with the heart and soul of a popup cafe. This charming spot has earned a fiercely loyal following, including discerning locals we met like Kevin, who builds tiny houses for low-income families and the unhoused. We were just visiting from Los Angeles and feeling sad to be heading home—until Chef Jason, along with boulanger Matthew made our departure a little more bearable. From the first bite, Kitchen Arcata fires up the superlatives. As a New Englander, I can honestly say I’ve never had a clam chowder so chockablock with fresh, briny clams. And if you don’t order your sandwich on the amazing pretzel bread, well, th

The food was good and the staff was super friendly. The beers are affordable and the music was banging. One of the best places to chill in Arcata.