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Open Apr 2019. Makes Southern American vegetarian food focusing on local produce. Serves wine and cocktails. Many vegan dishes but some dishes contain eggs. Open Wed-Sat 4:00pm-8:30pm, Sun 10:00am-2:00pm. Closed Mon-Tue.
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45104 Main St, Mendocino, California, USA, 95460
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Last update on 31 Dec 2023 by Forman
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58 Reviews
First Review by Sutteyo
TheloniousG
Points +390
Well worth a visit - Edit
We had the Mac and cheese, mashed potatoes, tofu “crab”cakes and pie. All was at least good, although I thought that the Mac and cheese leaned a bit too hard on nutritional yeast for flavor. The meal came with complementary boiled peanuts, which seem to be an acquired taste that I have not acquired. The pie was outstanding! We saw a lot of folks ordering the chicken fried oyster mushrooms and it looked delicious. We will try it new time. A much better choice for dinner than Ravens.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-06-12
Pros: Charming ambiance , Nice servers, Good food!
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PatrickDiola
Points +20
Awesome tasty food for vegans - Edit
It's a great little spot right in town (Mendocino). It's almost all vegan. I think that the only ingredient that is not vegan is egg. If you are vegan, order anything you want off the menu and ask to make it vegan (it will likely already be vegan). Everything on the menu is delicious. They have pleasant outdoor seating in the back.
Read morePros: Great vegan options, Tasty southern comfort food, Brunch on the weekend (check day + time)
Cons: Food in Mendo is expensive. Fogeater is worth it., It's pretty small, so try a less busy time
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fluttercat
Points +389
Exciting and diverse collection of wine - Edit
This review is more related to the wine bar / bottle shop attached.
Read moreLove that they had vegan options to pair with wine and several natural wine selections to choose from. Lovely staff- very welcoming and helpful.
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MayasMadness
Points +155
Delicious meal at this cozy all vegan cafe - Edit
Based on other reviews I thought this was a vegetarian cafe, but it’s 100% vegan!
Read moreWe started with the Mac n cheese, crabbie cakes, and biscuit sliders, but once we saw other people’s order of hush puppies we had to order one as well. My personal favorites were the crabbie cakes and sliders, but we all had different favorites.
We shared the oyster mushroom entree which was incredible and unlike anything I’ve had before. Then ended with the salad and purple sweet potato cheesecake, which is a must if you like cheesecake.
To top it off we shared a delicious bottle of natural wine. If you have time check out their bottle shop next door!
Pros: Delicious food, Friendly owners, Great natural wine selection
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Forman
Points +6531
Wow wow wow - Edit
Updated from previous review.
Read more11/17/2024
Sunday Brunch........ I had the Grits & Grillades, That was an awesome dish! Also a side dish of Cauliflower (it was battered and deep fried) the side was 4 peices, I thought it would be greasy and heavy. It was not.
Just wish they were open more days and longer hours. We come to the area and would like to eat here all the time.
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Fog Eater Cafe has been on our radar for some time and each time we would miss the day. They are open Wednesday - Saturday for dinner. We did some planning to pull this off this time. Must have had a dozen emails from Haley about our reservation. It’s so nice to go to a restaurant that you don’t have to ask about food and the ingredients. It’s all vegan! Except the eggs on brunch🤦🏼♂️ We were able to sit inside cause we were vaxed🤫 So many choices. Ended up splitting the pumpkin curry soup, veggies of day, mashed potatoes and gravy, Buffalo cauliflower sliders, focaccia bread with mushrooms, and to top it off the beignets with chocolate sauce and pear butter. Everything was prepared so well. One of the best meals I’ve had. Looking forward to coming back.
Updated from previous review on 2021-11-25
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DaveC
Points +86
Everything was excellent - Edit
Had the corn fritters and the fried mushroom steak. Also the cheesecake. I’d get them all again. A bit pricey but worth it to support an excellent local vegan business!
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Kegelkater
Points +27
My favorite! - Edit
Best restaurant in the Bay Area!
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MicheleLucas
Points +58
Nice Birthday Dinner - Edit
Good Food, service, atmosphere.
Read morePros: Fried blue oyster mushrooms , Fried green tomatoes , Music play lists
Cons: Did not like wines, Like to support localish wines
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actakesontheworld
Points +133
Yummy southern vegan - Edit
Definitely amazing choice in a dearth of vegan options. Classic southern cuisine with a vegan twist… and tons of gluten free options. We had the fried green tomatoes, zucchini soup (of the day), the fried blue oyster, crabbie cakes (slightly on the mushy side - flavor was amazing though), Mac and cheese. 😋😋😋
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-07-18
Pros: Gluten free options , Amazing southern food, Amazing patio
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JesseBenefiel
Points +32
Can’t go wrong - Edit
Whether breakfast or dinner you really can’t go wrong here. Their herbal tea is amazing
Read morePros: Tasty, Unique, Good portions
Cons: Costly
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JasonHawk
Points +52
12 out of 10! - Edit
Best vegan experience we have ever had. We had the crab patties, spring salad, king trumpet plate, pot pie, kiwi lime pie and the beignets. Every bite was more amazing than the last. We are staying at the Stanford inn and the fog eater cafe puts them to shame.
Read morePros: Elevated cuisine, Amazing service, Flavors that were out of this world
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daveoz
Points +1271
Raven's Move Over! - Edit
The only non vegan item is deviled eggs. This is got to be the best place in Mendocino besides Ravens restaurant. The Creole Mac and cheese is to die for.
Read moreStill wonderful!
Updated from previous review on 2020-07-23
daveoz
They made it through the pandemic stronger than ever! Every dish is superb!
Read moredaveoz
Again, an amazing place, The gigante beans and hominy was incredible. Hailey, one of the owners is so friendly. It is worth coming here to say Hi! to her!
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BorisBoukhonine
Points +64
Solid vegan brunch choices - Edit
Great service and atmosphere. The food was really good, though the portions were on the small side for me. Had two dishes, an app and desert. Waitresses were extremely efficient with coffee refills. Would recommended, even if it’s on the pricier side for the portion size, though everything in Mendocino is a bit pricey.
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Babyfreud
Points +266
Almost All vegan - Edit
Super yummy and creative southern vegan menu (the waitress shared that the only non vegan item is an egg option at brunch only. The fried green tomatoes were crunchy and delicious and we loved our to go dessert (we were too full to eat there!)
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-10-24
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AmandaSakiye
Points +3325
Amazing!! - Edit
I loved everything I had here 🥰♥️ it was awesome! Very cute place. More meant for small (2-person) groups, but can fit larger groups with a reservation. Everything was so good.
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PlantEater4Lyfe
Points +93
A mendo must have! - Edit
Stopped here and was blown away. Staff was so nice. Food was incredible. Highly highly recommend
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Twinetime
Points +83
Delicious brunch - Edit
Excellent veggie and vegan food and very cute spot!
Read morePros: Crabbie benny
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bck243
Points +40
Dreamy little coastal cafe with mind-blowing food - Edit
We had the southern plate and the fried oyster mushroom, and both were awesome. We also had the “fancy soda” which had chamomile and rhubarb with fresh flowers on top! There were also delightful little arrangements of fresh local flowers at each table. The best part was dessert! Best strawberry rhubarb pie of my life and fluffy beignets with home made vegan lemon curd!
Read morePros: All of the food was fantastic , The decor is bright cheerful and adorable , the service was great and quick
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fitzdrake
Points +204
Friendly staff - Edit
Ordered take out after being on a long road trip. The food was great and traveled well to our hotel. The staff was nice with getting our order in. Would definitely recommend the beignets with jam!!
Read morePros: Lot of vegan options , Dessert!
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BuckeyeV
Points +43
Visit First and Last - Edit
My wife and I visited Mendocino for our honeymoon, and we were fortunate enough to find Fog Eater Cafe for dinner. We enjoyed the food so much that we came back two more times, once more for dinner and a second time for a wine flight. While the wine flight was okay, the quality of the food and warm service was phenomenal. Walking in, the dining room is small yet cozy with a short counter for drinks while you wait. The color scheme is vibrant and inviting, the restroom was immaculate, and the outdoor dining area was just as cozy on the inside. I can only imagine how relaxing it would be on a warm summer evening. Service was prompt and polite each time we visited. And the food was definitely on point. Hot and fresh from the kitchen, we ordered almost every item on the menu between our visits and were not disappointed in the least.
Read morePros: High quality food, Unpretentious, good service
Cons: Wines selection is not the greatest, Small portions
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Mellospirit
Points +96
Such a good find! - Edit
Everything was delicious! We loved this place so much we came for both dinner and brunch.
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WFPB47
Points +102
Amazing southern food! - Edit
My husband and I visited Mendocino for 5 days. We went to Fog Eater 3 times!! We both lived in North Carolina for several years, so we know southern food. This place hits all the marks! Everything we tried was amazing, but if you only have one opportunity to go- definitely try the beignets and pimento cheese.
Read morePros: All vegan as of 10/2022
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afox97
Points +82
Cutest place. Food was AMAZING! - Edit
Everything from the cute environment to the food made for an amazing experience. I left with my belly happy and full!! Love supporting businesses like this! You can tell lots of love and detail is put into creating each plate.
Read morePros: Vegan Dinner Menu was amazing!!, Risotto and Blue Oyster Mushrooms were delicious , Splurge... get appetizers and desserts!
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VirgoVegan
Points +86
The greatest discovery of my day in Mendocino - Edit
I always go “window shopping” in Mendocino when on my annual camping trip and since going vegan, finding places to eat on my trip can be challenging. Not anymore! I can’t wait to visit Fog Eater Cafe again and feast on all of their vegan menu items.
Read moreAt first, I thought that I could only get the crabby patty’s, because I’m so used to menus showing their (V+) code for vegan items, which this menu didn’t have any of. I was then told that everything on the menu was vegan (even though it doesn’t say that anywhere), so I ordered additional items and I’m so glad I did. I cannot recommend this place enough. Treat yourself, go all out and feast on the delicious vegan plates at Fog Eater cafe.
Pros: Fun ambiance , Great food, Friendly staff
Cons: Needs to list what’s vegan and what isn’t
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tofudaddy
Points +93
This takes the vegan cake. - Edit
This is a must if you’re vegan and are visiting Mendocino. They’re whole menu is vegan and my god is it delicious. Probably one of the best vegan restaurants I’ve ever been to.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Cute outdoor sitting area, Friendly staff and atmosphere
Cons: Expensive
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lisa0706
Points +19
Awesome food, cute place - Edit
Definitely go there when you’re in the area, I had the southern plate and it was absolutely delicious! They have a cute courtyard too
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sandykaren
Points +457
Could eat here every night! - Edit
Forget Raven’s at Stanford Inn, which was hugely disappointing. This place was amazing. Everything was so delicious. We had the crabby patties, creole tofu and beignets. Yummy! I can’t wait to return.
Read morePros: Everything vegan, Everything delicious
Cons: Not a one
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