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Cafe Brio
920 Reviews
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791 G Street
Arcata, CA 95521
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Popular Items
beverages
coffee and espresso

house coffee
a special blend of Flying Goat Coffee, ground and brewed to order. Cafe Brio Blend is a rotating blend of Indo-Pacific and Central American coffees- fully body, brown sugar sweetness with notes of dried fruit, certified organic.

single origin
premier coffee from a single region, currently Honduras. a unique coffee which can stand alone to reveal its unique features, lighter roast than our house blend.

New Orleans
our house coffee blended with chicory and cold brewed for 24 hours. served over ice with a dash of cold milk.

cafe au lait
our house blend brewed coffee mixed with steamed milk.

red eye
our house coffee with a shot of espresso

espresso
our standard shot is a double ristretto

latte
epresso with steamed milk and micro-foam

cappuccino
espresso with steamed milk and micro-foam

americano
espresso floated on top of hot water. 7oz and 10oz come as double shots, 16oz is a quad shot.

gibraltar
espresso with steamed equal amounts of whole milk and half & half. the *iced gibraltar is made with all half and half.

macchiato
espresso with a mark of milk foam

mocha
espresso with our house made chocolate syrup, steamed milk, and micro foam
tea and hot drinks

hot tea
a single bag of Five Mountains organic tea, steeped in hot water

iced tea
unsweetened tea served over ice

tea latte
our hot tea with steamed milk

chai latte
Angie's Chai served with steamed milk

dirty chai
our chai latte with a shot of espresso added

matcha latte
Mizuba's organic matcha served with steamed milk

hot chocolate
house-made chocolate syrup and steamed milk

steamer
steamed milk with optional choice of house-made syrup or sweetener
cold drinks
kombucha
rotating flavors from It's Alive Kombucha

fresh o.j.
squeezed to order

house-made lemonade

coke
made in Mexico, in the glass bottle

apple juice

ginger beer
Reed's original

Lorina, 11oz
sparkling lemonade

Lorina, 25.4oz
sparkling lemonade in a resealable bottle, good for two people.

Topo Chico, 12oz
sparkling mineral water

San Pellegrino, 8.45oz
sparkling mineral water
milk
filtered tap water
price reflects cost of cup
brunch
brunch specialties

brio benedict
two poached organic eggs & Niman Ranch ham on a toasted croissant with hollandaise

california benedict
two poached eggs, avocado and tomato on a toasted croissant with hollandaise
toulouse sausage & eggs in purgatory
housemade Toulouse sausage, 2 eggs poached in spicy red sauce, Brio levain toast

huevos rancheros con lengua
fried eggs, black bean purée, roasted pepper sauce, corn tortillas, Humboldt grass-fed lengua, cotija & avocado, served w/ house hot sauce

eggs brian
2 poached eggs over crispy hash brown potatoes, topped with Niman Ranch ham & hollandaise

humboldt brunch burger
char-grilled fresh-ground Humboldt grass-fed beef topped with a fried egg on a Brio brioche bun with lettuce, tomato, 1000 island and choice of french fries or salad
weekday favorites

brio basic
one or two eggs any style on toasted levain or croissant

brio classic
two eggs any style on toasted levain or croissant, choice of Niman Ranch ham or bacon

herb & cheese omelette
3 organic eggs*, emmental & gruyère cheeses, fresh herbs, served with toast & jam
summer omelette
three organic egg omelette with cherry tomato salsa fresca and cotija cheese. served with toast and jam

tofu, greens, & potatoes
Tofu Shop tofu seasoned and scrambled. Served with braised greens and crispy shredded potato cooked in butter* unless otherwise specified

greens & eggs
greens braised with onion & garlic, topped by egg any style

potatoes & eggs
butter fried hash brown potatoes, topped with 1 or 2 eggs any style

croque monsieur
gruyere & emmental cheeses & Niman Ranch ham, grilled open face on levain

croque madame
Niman Ranch ham, gruyère & emmental cheeses grilled open face on levain sourdough with a poached egg on top

tomato croque
local tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella grilled open face on Brio levain

tomato croque madame
cherry tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella grilled open face on levain, topped with a poached egg

market quiche
savory egg custard with seasonal vegetables and Emmental cheese baked in a savory pie dough

quiche lorraine
savory egg custard with bacon, onions, emmental cheese, and spices baked in a savory pie dough

quiche & salad
seasonal vegetables from local farms, emmental & gruyère cheese, served with a small house salad

potato tart breakfast
rosemary potatoes with mornay sauce in puff pastry with 1 or 2 eggs on top

granola
granola with coconut, seeds, and spices and sweetened with pure maple syrup. naturally gluten free and vegan. house-made dairy yogurt and seasonal fruit additions available
brunch side orders

egg
from Judy's Family Farms

bacon
from Niman Ranch

ham
from Niman Ranch

avocado

sautéed greens
from Little River Farms

hash browns
crispy butter fried hash brown potatoes

levain toast
toasted Brio levain
hollandaise
house-made
maple syrup
100% pure maple syrup

small salad
Little River Farms mixed greens, house balsamic dressing
chevre
from Cypress Grove

jam
Zimmerman's Humboldt Medley

butter
from Rumiano Creamery

cornichons
thousand island dressing
house-made
mayonnaise
Sir Kensington's
dijon mustard
extra spicy
tofu
Tofu Shop tofu, seasoned and scrambled
sausage
house-made
grab' n' go' sandwiches
bakery
breakfast pastry

croissant
house-made with Straus Creamery butter

almond croissant
almond cream inside a house-made croissant

chocolate croissant
Noel chocolate batons rolled inside house-made croissant dough and finished with chocolate drizzle

sticky bun
house-made croissant dough rolled with cinnamon sugar and baked into buns, topped with brown sugar, honey, and walnut glaze

fruit & cream cheese danish
our house-made croissant dough, topped with cream cheese filling and seasonal fruits *appearance changes with flavor

ham & cheese croissant
Niman Ranch ham and emmental cheese rolled into house-made croissant dough

jalapeno cheddar croissant
jalapeno cheddar filling inside our house-made croissants, generously sprinkled with Rumiano cheddar

kouign-amann
flakey dough layered with Miyoko's vegan butter and sugar and baked until caramelized

cream scone
using Central Milling Company organic flour and Clover Creamery cream

fruit scone
rotating flavors *vegan

fruit galette
savory dough, filled with house made almond cream and seasonal fruits *appearance changes with flavor

potato rosemary tart
cookies & treats

parisian flan
vanilla bean custard baked inside house-made puff pastry until brûléed

lemon cream tart
sweet tart shell filled with tart lemon cream and topped with chantilly cream

fresh fruit tart
Sweet tart shell filled with vanilla bean crème pâtissière and topped with local seasonal fruits

peach blueberry crumble
fresh apricots and blueberries gently sweetened and baked into a savory tart shell with rich buttery crumble on top

éclair
choux pastry filled with vanilla bean custard and topped with rich chocolate ganache and a white chocolate design

chocolate pudding
classic chocolate pudding topped with chantilly cream and chocolate shavings

panna cotta
tangy and delicately set coconut cream, topped with fresh seasonal fruit and featuring Singing Dog vanilla beans. vegan and wheat free

yogurt parfait
grab-n-go parfait layered in a glass mason jar with house-made yogurt and granola and fresh seasonal fruits

chocolate chip cookie
brio's version of the classic cookie featuring Rumiano butter, Noel chocolate disks, and a sprinkle of Sel Gris on top

oatmeal currant cookie
thick chewy cookie packed with oats, walnuts, and dried currants with a hint of cinnamon

snickerdoodle cookie
classic soft sugar cookie rolled in cinnamon and sugar *vegan

brownie
rich chocolate brownie with walnuts, topped with chocolate ganache. Features Noel Chocolate and Rumiano butter

brownie bite
a small serving of our rich chocolate and walnut brownie

coconut cream macaron
an almond meringue cookie with flavored buttercream sandwiched between. a French classic

chocolate orange macaron
an almond meringue cookie with flavored buttercream sandwiched between. a French classic.

mocha macaron
an almond meringue cookie with flavored buttercream sandwiched between. a French classic

choc chip cookie monster macaron
an almond meringue cookie with flavored buttercream sandwiched between. a French classic

macaron gift box

banana bread, slice
a classic comfort speckled with walnuts

banana bread loaf
a whole loaf of our classic banana bread
cakes

lemon meringue cake, slice
a slice of our lemon meringue cake

lemon meringue cake, 6"
delicate lemon chiffon with a layer of salted caramel and tart lemon cream, finished with rustic swirls of toasted meringue

cheesecake, slice
a slice of our classic cheesecake

cheesecake, 6"
classic cheesecake on top of a house made graham cracker crust. Garnished with seasonal fruits *appearence changes based on seasonal availability

soufflé cake, slice
a slice of our rich flourless chocolate cake

soufflé cake, 6"
a rich single layer flourless chocolate cake baked on a bed of pecans, topped with chocolate ganache and finished with a white chocolate design and pecans
German chocolate, slice
Chocolate cake filled and frosted with a creamy toasted coconut pecan frosting, finished with chocolate rosettes *Vegan

German chocolate 6"
Chocolate cake filled and frosted with a creamy toasted coconut pecan frosting, finished with chocolate rosettes *Vegan
bread
Brio Breadworks

apricot ginger brioche

chocolate orange brioche

pumpkin brioche

brioche buns
package of 4

focaccia

focaccia folie
package of 4

multigrain

whole wheat honey sourdough

New York rye

cocoa rye

black pepper polenta

kalmata olive
sliced semolina

cranberry walnut levain

walnut levain

pain au levain

pain au levain, large

rustic Italian

sour french

sweet french
Italian long

sweet baguette

seeded baguette
hoagie

ladybugs
package of 4

potato garlic dill
a hearty bread with lots of potato, garlic & dill
beer and wine
sparkling, white & rosé by the bottle
prosecco Sommariva 750ml
from the veneto region of Italy. dry, crisp, and light with class and balance.
Champagne Fourny 375ml
Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. impeccable and elegant champagne style from the amazing Fourney brothers, with a fine bead, rich, deep aromatics, and a complex mineralogy emphasizing freshness and purity.
Sauv Blanc Trinity River 750ml
Sauvignon blanc with 5% Semillon. white Bordeaux style, wet slate, gooseberry, citrus, lingering mineralogy reminiscent of sea spray.
Chardonnay Macon Villages blanc 750ml
a limestone terroir that is more marly than stony contributes a grainy mineralogy, with soft tones of Anjou pears and honeysuckle and a long, zesty finish
Chardonnay Trinity River 750ml
floral, fruity nose, followed by green apple, hazelnut; a crisp non-baked chardonnay
Cheverny, Salvard 750ml
85% Sauvignon Blanc, 15% Chardonnay. fresh, vibrant, and balanced - crispy, elegant notes of fresh peas, lemongrass, honeysuckle, and citrus oil. elegant quality at a value price.
Bordeaux Graves blanc 750ml
75% Semillon, 20% Sauvignon Blanc, 5% Muscadelle. a rich, full aromatic mid palate complements the clean finish. The perfect go-to white pairs well with anything from fish to poultry, picnic fare to Indian curry.
Farone Valle d'Itria 750ml
*sale*- was $32 stimulating dry white that is crisp, floral, herbaceous, and cleansing from Sicily
750ml
*sale* was $32 a delicious Vermentino from Arcata's own Pat Knittel
Pinot Blanc, Meyer Foné 750ml
*sale* - was $29 crisp yet fruity, from Alsace
Gris de Gris rosé 750ml
Grenache Gris dominated rose, bright, lively, zesty, round and slides down the throat with effortless abandon
Mas Champart, Rose 750 ml
reds by the bottle
Black Bear Trinity River 750ml
Cabernet Sauvignon blend with Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Malbec. blackberry, currants, pepper, and cedar box. Smooth, rich, long finish
Pinot Noir Briceland 750ml
lovely medium red. almost-ripe cherry, some rose petal, a touch of rhubarb, a whiff of raspberry coulis. tannins fully integrated.
Beaujolais, Côte de Brouilly 750ml
a delicious cru Beaujolais at a Beaujolais-Villages price. the hillside vineyard on the ancient volcano Mont Brouilly gives a flawless balance of tannin, acidity, and juicy Gamay fruit.
Pigeoulet (Greache-Syrah) 750ml
80% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 5% Carignan, 5% Cinsault. versatile and generous, with abundant aromas of blackberries, herbs, and licorice
Burgundy Côte de Nuits Villages 750 ml
a Côtes de Nuits Villages that tastes more like Nuits-St-Georges than village Burgundy. deeply colored, highly aromatic, full and complex Pinot Noir.
Eloro, Rio Favara 750ml
*sale*- was $40 rustic charm and southern Sicilian soul in a chewy red!
Pays D'Oc, Mas Champart (Cab Franc, Syrah, Carrignan) 750ml
Pinot Noir Willow Creek 750ml
beer and cider by the bottle
coffee beans and wares
Flying Goat coffee beans

Cafe Brio blend
whole bean coffee, roasted fresh weekly, 12oz

espresso No. 9
whole bean coffee, roasted fresh weekly, 12oz

decaf espresso
whole bean coffee, roasted fresh weekly, 12oz

single origin offering
whole bean coffee, roasted fresh weekly, 12oz: currently Ethiopia -- Suke Quto medium-light roast
Sunday | 4:05 am - 11:30 pm |
Monday | 4:05 am - 11:30 pm |
Tuesday | 4:05 am - 11:30 pm |
Wednesday | 4:05 am - 11:30 pm |
Thursday | 4:05 am - 11:30 pm |
Friday | 4:05 am - 11:30 pm |
Saturday | 4:05 am - 11:30 pm |
Casual Cafe & Bakery, Breakfast, Lunch, Pastries, quality coffee, beer & wine



