
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1551 G St, Arcata, CA 95521
Phone: (707) 630-7444
Website: https://www.thekitchenarcata.com/
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Reviews
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 like. Sharing a high quality home-cooked meal with family.
If I lived here, it would absolutely be my everyday spot. And if you’re here, it should be yours.
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, that’s a culinary crime in at least three states. The salads? Local sourced, crisp, colorful, and bursting with flavor. And don’t get us started on the gluten-free banana bread—moist, tender, and gone in seconds.
The soul of Kitchen Arcata comes from its team:
Matthew (aka Mattie—who could moonlight as Richie from The Bear), Chef Jason, who also teaches at Cal Poly Humboldt,
Jake, the owner, and another gentlemen we didn’t get to meet.
Together, they bring nearly 80 years of culinary experience, and it shows.
Bonus tip: take their advice and wander through the Arcata Community Forest after your meal. It’s the perfect digestif.
The Kitchen Arcata may just be Humboldt’s best-kept secret—but not for long.
Atmosphere was great. Good music and cozy lighting. Would be a great hang spot. I will be coming back and I’ll be bringing my partner.
Service was top notch and inviting. Very cool to be able to talk to chef and see how much care they put into my food.
A+ experience!
Update: 10 months later this spot is still rocking great food at great prices. Freshest local ingredients and these guys and gals love food. This is my favorite lunch place in Arcata.