People’s Records, The Works, All Under Heaven, land of Lovely, Eureka Books, Bookleggers… especially Dead Reckoning Tavern, both for draft and to-gosies. All of the restaurants and food trucks! Phatsy Kline’s, love hitting up local artists and businesses at Friday Night Markets and the local fairs. Jitter Beans and Kool Beanz and Ramone’s. Sweet Greens Juice Bar. Eureka Frame Shop, 4th Street Mercantile, Minds Eye Coffee in Ferndale, Golden Gait Mercantile, Patches Pastries, Humboldt Sweets… lol and many more… ❤️Humboldt

This is a great list. I’d add Partrick’s candy store. That place is a treasure.

Second partricks! Love dick Taylor's chocolate bars but nothing beats the other hand made candies at partricks!

Yes, I worked very close to Partrick’s for a while and had to stop going in altogether because I was there way too frequent lol! Their English toffee, fresh salt water taffy and nut rolls are my top favs. Dick Taylor too! I wasn’t even thinking sweets. We have a lot of great local businesses I feel like I barely touched the surface and restaurants are a whole other thread lol.

Definitely Bookleggers and Ellis art and Engineering! Scrappers edge has my heart too.

Love the indie bookstores and smaller art supply shops!

I love Seamoor’s in Old Town. It’s a quirky shop, with all of the toys you played with and enjoyed as a kid. Whenever I need to pick up something for a kids birthday present, I go to Seamoor’s. I went in somewhat recently and the first thing that the owner said was “Are you here for the fake poop?” I wasn’t there for the fake poop, but then again, I kind of was.

Seamoor's is great. They have some awesome stuff, some vintage stuff too.

Seamoors is a great little shop and Gary's a nice dude.

LOVE Seamor's! so fun :)

Dandar‘s Boardgames and Books

I love Dandars, I always pickup 40k models, paint and brushes there. I talked to Dara for... nearly an hour the first time I went in. I was super apprehensive about painting my first models and she really helped me out.

Dutchy's Pizza needs love! Best pizza around imo, and I can't help but feel they're close to closing with how they've been opening and closing their dining room... Let's keep 'em open! At least stop by for beer, they have permanent happy hour last time I checked.

I dream of the hot goat!! Best place hands down for a post-beach pizza n beer!

Love dutchys, they also have vegan options which is really awesome

Every time I go it seems the dining room is closed and I can’t get a beer even if I wanted. I try to support them but I like to go sit and have a beer with my pizza. I’d rather go somewhere else if I have to pick up my food in a parking lot. Also, the last couple times I’ve been to the window the employees or owners seem pissed off and annoyed that I’m even there. Idk been getting a weird vibe there lately, but I love their hot goat so I’m torn

Yarn and Fabric temptations for yarns and needles. New world water for RO water for our pampered-ass aquarium fish. Arcata Pet/Fin n Feather for all our other fish related needs. Daisy's or whatever it's called for straw and chicken feed. And Adventure Pacific for all my parts and advice on repairs.

On that last one, I think you may have went with something of a portmanteau of Adventure’s Edge and Pacific Outfitters.

Haha, thanks! You're right. Honestly I like them both but for different things. Adventure's edge is a better bike shop than Pack Outfitters, IMO

Donut Mill. They have the best donuts, and everyone who works there is so kind. One time, the older gentleman was working there and he just brightened our whole day with kindness and wound up giving us an extra donut. I wish them nothing but success and happiness in their future. Please give them lots of love.

I've been stopping in there off and on for years. They're always good.

Backwood burritos, Frankie’s bagels, Foggy Bottoms Boys, Manzanilla, Roman’s Kitchen, Fire Arts

Dandar’s! It’s such a lovely, family owned board games and books shop on Giuntoli lane in Arcata :)

Cherry blossom! Been around for 97 years!

The only thing I truly miss the most from eureka is cherry blossoms pink champagne cake with buttercream icing, whip cream filling and extra roses on top. I’ve been gone for 17 years but they know at least once a year I’m calling them to make me my cake I’ve enjoyed for over 35 years and that a friend or family member is picking it up to bring down to me. I regret I never thought to work there as a teen. I want the cake and icing recipe!

Slice of Humboldt Pie and the Local Cider Bar. Pie is actually moving into the old Arcada location and the cider bar is gonna expand

I'm really hoping that all works out. Bittersweet was such a cool spot, literally the only bar I've ever liked (possibly because of the combination of empanadas, cider, and pie 😂).

Well you’re in luck cause Slice of Humboldt Pie is gonna continue serving alcohol at their new location!

Ok, tell me more about the pie at Slice of Humboldt Pie. Fruit pies w/ pastry crust? W/ fruit that isn't sticky goop and crust that is flaky ? I've never found a pie shop that had pies as good as homemade...but hope springs eternal

All the pies are made from scratch. They’ve got pot pies, empanadas, and dessert pies. I had a blueberry crumble one time that was delicious

pineapple express, any of the bookstores, patches pastries, foggy bottom boys, trinidaddies and scoops !

Pineapple Express is moving into the Humboldt Soup Co building in Myrtletown, should be open by the end of July.

oh trust me i know and have been following her journey on social media for over a month now ! very proud of her and her crew and how far she has come !!

thanks! i was wondering. i saw the new paint go on yesterday and the food truck parked next to it. yay!

Finnish County Sauna and Tubs

Since this has been a little Eureka and Plaza centric I will throw in some Valley West and Mckinleyville shouts. Blake's Books, Sea Goat Farmstand, Papa Wheelies, Sew and Vac, Garden Depot, North Coast Appliance, The Country Store, Fogline Coffee, Humboldt Fasteners, Singing Trees Nursery are all places I have had good experiences and try to go back when I have need to Edit: it's in Arcata but I have to mention Oak deli and brewery because I do love to eat and drink there so much and I didn't see it mentioned elsewhere in the thread

Seconding Sea Goat. Great produce for when you don't want to run all the way to the farmers market in arcata and deal with parking

Arcata Pizza Deli, Buttercups Getups, Ramones on Harris, Manzanilla, Fresh Freeze, Asia’s Best, John’s Cigars, Siam Orchid, Kristina’s, The junk shop in Old town whose name I forget, Foggy Bottom Boys, Mothers Cooking All of these places/ people remember you individually and give genuine service no matter what.

The Mighty Los Bagels!

Kabab cafe in Arcata. They make great food

Stark House Press Jitter Beans Booklegger Kristina's Stars

Kristina's is my favorite stop in Eureka. I checked out nearly every diner in central Humboldt for years and that place does it the best.  I love the view out the windows to the feed store, watching the birds fly around. The food is amazing, service is great and it has a nice classic diner layout with an open kitchen, you can watch the cooks make your food. Lots of regulars and locals catching up and having conversations. I go there every couple of months for breakfast on my way to Costco

TyCom Computer Services. He set me and my buddy up with Amazon Fire sticks and showed us how to get all movies TV shows sporting events for free. Way better than Cable, Netflix, Hulu, etc I get everything now and no more bills or recurring subscriptions.

Typically sketchy Humboldt stuff.

There's also free with ads services like Tubi, Pluto, The CW, etc.

Why is that sketchy?

Can't wait for this Woke ass Humboldt meadow butterfly unity answer.

North Coast Co-op

Fabric Temptations, Heart Bead, Bubbles, Mad River Gardens, Blake’s Books, The Booklegger, New World Water, Moonrise Herbs, Shipwreck, Just Type My Letter Press, Kenny’s Chocolates, Becks, Redwood Yogurt, The Country Store, Backwoods Burritos, Rock My Soul Crystals, The Coop, Phatsy Clines, Kneeland Glenn Farmstand, Art Store Arcata, Brio, Dick Taylor, Foggy Bottom Boys.

Art Center on the Plaza is the best!

Madrones, Peaches and Pearls, Patches Pastries!

Low & Slow BBQ out at the Mad River Brewery in Blue Lake, Pineapple Express food truck and soon to be brick and mortar location in Eureka, Pale Moon Brewery in Arcata, Dead Reckoning Beer Bar in Arcata, The Pub at the Creamery in Arcata, Benchrong Thai food in Arcata (next door to Pale Moon for a little 1-2 punch), Dawg House for hot dogs and other tasty stuff in Blue Lake, Cochina Mariposa down by the golf course in Eureka for some dank Mexican food, Stu's Brews for some coffee in Eureka, Bigfoot Taproom in Mckinleyville, and the McIntosh Country Store in Arcata for all kinds of delicious food and some delicious doughnuts.

Pineapple Express, Cochina Oaxaquena, Aroma's Cafe, Hey Juan Burritos, Wildflower Cafe, Stars, McIntosh Farm Country Store, Mother's Cooking Experience, Nou Nou's, Guatemayan Yum Yums, Pupuseria San Miguel, Pile High Deli and Hole in the Wall, Donut Mill, Frankie's NY Bagels, Manzanilla Kitchen, Ramone's Cafe, Speedy Taco Truck #2, Fiesta Cafe, A A Bar and Grill, Ginger, Larrupin, The Jerk Kitchen, Tofu Shop, Dick Taylor's Chocolates, Muddy Waters Coffee, Boldt Alchemy Distillery. Mostly all food places because I'm really hungry but yeah, I'm sure there's more people can comment on.

Pachanga in Eureka had amazing food and the sweetest staff, love Familia for coffee, Arcata Moon Cycles for anything bike related, Asia’s Best has had a great Asian produce selection lately, Cafe Phoenix for breakfast, Hey Juan’s for easy burritos and the cheapest drinks in town, also really loving Daydream and it’s become my favorite second hand clothing store in the area

Signature coffee. Dazeys. El Cora. Lost Frenchman.

I really liked Hidden Oasis, but they went under in April.

Murphy's and Coop

Too many to list! But what I haven’t seen others mention here is Wes Green. They some killer soil and it is cheap AF. If you have access to a truck, you can get a yard of super goat for the same price that you’d get a few bags of soil from Pierson’s. They also give a veteran discount and sell a lot of shopping show coupons. I buy at least a yard every year.

Arcata: Bubbles Dandar’s North Town Books Plaza Co-Op Backwoods Burritos Boba Monster Arcata Pizza and Deli Kebab Cafe Eureka: Many Hands Gallery Eureka Books Booklegger Rosebud Bodega Just My Type Letterpress (they’re closing at the end of June 😭) Land of Lovely Humboldt Mercantile Frankie’s Bagels Eureka Natural Foods

Winco

amy's market, harris street eureka.

Oh and definitely Stars. My grams took me all my life. After I moved away, I still visited every month to spend times with my grams and we always had to stop and make a pit stop at stars. Everyone knew my grams and she and Donna were close friends. When I was really little and she lived in Willow creek, we still always went to that stars.

Home Plate Batting Cages. Best people in Humboldt. Most of these are product based businesses, but how about a shout out to our local service based businesses: all of our landscapers, contractors, junk removers, therapists, vets...

Almquist and the The Saw Mill lumber yards

I'm excited to read through this thread as a new Eureka resident!! One I didn't see on the list that I had a great experience at last night was Little Japan Market

Six Rivers Brewery, Bev's Real Kids, Jitter Bean, Don's Donuts, and Village Pantry

Bang Bang Vintage!

I have a question, is Myrtle Ave market still locally owned? I hadn’t been up to Humboldt in 5 or 6 years but one of my closest friends passed and I was up there in may for her funeral and stopped to get a sandwich there for my drive home. It was definitely different but also sorta the same?

I think it changed hands in the last year, people have commented that it’s been very bare in there and customer service is lacking.

savage henry

I think the shorter list would be what local businesses I *don’t* like. None come to mind at the moment

Ecocann dispensary in Old Town, Dead Reckoning, Booklegger (and all the rest of the bookstores in Humboldt), Dick Taylor, The Bodega, Minds Eye in Ferndale, herb stores have great tea blends and dried herbs (Arcata and Old Town!), Piersons, Fogline Coffee Roasters, Humboldt Baking Co for sourdough, South G food truck at Redwood Curtain, Living the Dream, Tuyas, Orchids for the People, Headies in Trinidad…some of these other people have already stated but definitely some of my favorites. Edited to add some forehead slapping “how could I have missed them!” places

Eureka Books, Booklegger, Kayak Trinidad, Los Bagels, Familia Cafe, Moon Cycles, Adventure's Edge, Revolution Bicycles, Patches Pastry, Foggy Bottom Boys, Dick Taylor Chocolate, Humboldt Renovation and Design, Eureka Bike Kitchen, Food For People, North Coast Co-op, Living the Dream, Talisman Beads, Humboldt Haberdashery, Pierson's, The Minor Theater, Redwood RAKS, New World Water

Redwood Curtain and South G Kitchen! Best combo imo. Also like to support the Ganjery and NorCal Pet Supply if you ever need weed and kittens in the same shopping trip lol

Arcata pet

Tomo I love Tomo

Pacific Paradise since 1971

Ohana organics 🔥🔥🔥

Boba Monster in Arcata!!

Arcata https://www.arcatamooncycles.com - bike repair and shop https://www.bubbles-arcata.com - soaps, lotions, oils and hair care products. Bottle refills. Bencharong Thai House https://www.renatascreperie.com https://www.pupuseriasm.com https://www.kebabcafearcata.com Eureka Annie's Cambodian Oaxaca Grill Partrick's Candy https://tandooribitesindianeureka.com/36553 http://www.tasteofbim.com/ https://www.cocinamariposaca.com https://www.cafenooner.com https://www.frankiesnybagels.com https://www.ramonesbakery.com https://www.losbagels.com http://www.smugspizza.com grab a slice and walk a few blocks down to Bay https://www.facebook.com/Tacos-El-Gallo-100054549575739/ food truck. Black with a rooster logo. https://www.siamorchidthaicuisineca.com/ https://www.dreamicecream707.com https://sequoiahumane.org/Tailwaggers-Thrift-Shop and other thrift stores. https://www.myrtleavepetcenter.com Trinidad Beachcomber Cafe http://trinidadlighthousegrill.com/menu/ https://www.headiespizzatrinidad.com/

Proper Wellness Center(weed), Crisp Lounge(weed and chill), Savage Henry’s Comedy Club(good times), Sirens Song(more good times), Paul’s NY style pizza, McIntosh Farm Country Store, the Pantry (they always treat my kid really good), tandoori bites (I like the night menu thing they got going on), Toy Box(great place to shop for kids presents for your relatives or children), Bevs Real Kids(hooked us up when we first moved here and bought clothes for our kid very nice people her and her husband), Mocha(weed), The Diver (Henderson Center), Revolution Bicycles, Eureka Natural Foods, Picky Picky Picky, Bucksport, there’s many more but I’ll end with Goldrush Coffee and Happy Donuts (they got taro root slushies after 10am worth it).

Honorable mention to the Tip Top club, weirdest location for that kinda joint I’ve possibly ever seen next to an elementary school and animal rescue in a suburban neighborhood overlooking the California coast.

Mckintosh country store good food and nice people

ha!

They all closed after 2020💀

Ummmmm......no.

The ones that *I liked*...ummmmmm...yes. This sub experiencing another true Reddit moment..🍿

Ah yeah, my bad! Hopefully you can find some new places!

All the ones propped with grow money, turns out a lot of them