The Wildflower Café - Arcata, California - A Vegetarian Restaurant
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Great vegetarian food for hungry travelers!
If you're a vegetarian traveler you can't ask for a better place to be hungry than Arcata, California. Why? Because you're very likely to find excellent vegetarian cuisine available there. It is also a very nice seaside town to visit.
Arcata, California is home to Humboldt State University, California's Azalea State Reserve, and the Wildflower Café, a small eatery located in downtown Arcata on G Street.
My introduction to the Wildflower Café came one day last May when I was in town for a doctor's appointment. My companion suggested I choose a restaurant, and I decided to look for vegetarian food. Naturally this came to pass because I'm a dedicated vegetarian and have been for many years.
We inquired at a local store and were told about the Wildflower Café on G Street. Though we aren't accustomed to driving around downtown Arcata, it wasn't hard to find this small store-front café with a welcoming sign and hometown atmosphere.
My experience at the Wildflower Café
There aren't many tables there... maybe about ten, from what I can remember. We sat at a table in the center of the room and checked out the lovely menu.
I chose a sandwich -- I honestly don't remember which one -- and an Acai Power Shake. I cannot forget that. It is made of banana, acai, berry juice, and rice milk. My companion ordered a sandwich and soup. The big hits were the Acai Power Shake and the soup, which was delectable and amazing. (Yes, he gave me a taste.) When I go back I will definitely be likely to order them again.
Next time I go I'll probably skip the sandwiches and order a dinner -- something like the vegan Mushroom Stroganoff, which is made of "home-made seitan grilled with mixed mushrooms and red bell peppers" with a "hearty cashew gravy...served over organic linguini." That sounds incredible, as do their other vegan and vegetarian dinners!
The Wildflower Café website
...yes! They have a website!
How to get to the Wildflower Café
It is at 1604 G Street, Arcata, CA 95521
Arcata is on the north coast of California about one hundred miles south of the Oregon border. I live in the mountains near there, in the Klamath River Valley. When I need to get out into civilization I often go to the Eureka-Arcata Humboldt County area which is a three and one-half hour drive from my home.
What to do while you're visiting Arcata
There's a lot to do in and around this little city. You could visit a redwood forest, or drive to the beach in Samoa, nearby.
Here's what Yelpers have to say about Active Life in 95521
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- Redwood Park (Arcata)
- "Play, Hike the Redwoods and Meet Fun Going Travelers Drive to the end of East 14th Street past HSU and drive into this lovely city owned forest and park..." more
- Healthsport (Arcata)
- "This is a great place to really work up a sweat. Great selection of classes, very friendly and knowable trainers and the sauna in the ladies locker room..." more
- Sequoia Park Zoo (Eureka)
- "This is the cutest little zoo. We came a couple of years ago when paying was optional, donations were suggested. We came this weekend and I'm glad to see..." more
A few photographs from Arcata
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A vegan cookbook
...for those days you can't be in Arcata!
Veganomicon: The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook
Amazon Price: $19.80 (as of 11/16/2009)
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Weather in Arcata, CA
Current weather conditions in Arcata, CA (95521)
Local Pollen Reports
64°F (Feels like 64°F)
Last update: 11/16/09 11:53 AM PST
Humidity: 38%Visibility: 10.0 mi
Dew Point: 38°F
UV Index: 2 (Lawn and Garden Weather)
Barometer: 30.10in falling
Moon: Rush Hour Traffic
Wind: 17mph From: Airport Conditions
Today
Fair
High: 63°F
Low: 49°F
Sunrise: 7:05 AM
Sunset: 4:57 PM
Tuesday
Nov 17
Cloudy / Wind
High: 52°F
Low: 40°F
Sunrise: 7:07 AM
Sunset: 4:56 PM
Wednesday
Nov 18
Rain / Wind
High: 54°F
Low: 44°F
Sunrise: 7:08 AM
Sunset: 4:55 PM
Thursday
Nov 19
AM Showers
High: 54°F
Low: 45°F
Sunrise: 7:09 AM
Sunset: 4:55 PM
Easy vegan recipes
Student's Go Vegan Cookbook: Over 135 Quick, Easy, Cheap, and Tasty Vegan Recipes
Amazon Price: $10.04 (as of 11/16/2009)
Have you been to the Wildflower Café?
...let us know what you think of it!
Looking forward to your comments!
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- KimGiancaterino KimGiancaterino Jul 15, 2009 @ 5:59 pm
- I spent a lot of time in Arcata during college, and it's a beautiful place. Thanks for sharing about the Wildflower Cafe. It's my kind of place and I'd definitely visit if I lived closer.
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Arcata, CA Stats
The population of 95521 is 19,915.
That's #5281 out of all 42,305 zip codes.
84% of the population is white, which is 10 points more than the national average.
The average household income in 95521 is $24,346, which is $5,352 less than the typical average.
This contributes to the average house being worth $148,200. When the survey was done in 2000, that represented a difference of 88% from the typical value.
Men make up 49% of the population, and the typical age in this part of CA is 26.6.
Stats about: Arcata, CA
Population: 19,915Number of Households: 8,509
Average House Value: $148,200
Average Income per Household: $24,346
Elevation: 44 ft
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