The Big Blue Cafe - Arcata

Grilled chicken sandwich is delicious! Great friendly service.

Insane. So good! We were expecting average brunch judging by other reviews, so all 5 of us were blown away by the stellar french dip, biscuits and gravy, chicken sandwich, etc.

This is an update on 9/24/22 from my 7-month earlier 2-star review. I now give them 5 stars. Food portions were generous, and was very good. Very friendly and attentive staff. My earlier review from 7 months earlier: I have been going to whatever restaurant is in this location since I was an HSU student 30 years ago. I have ordered Karen 's potato 's many times. One buys that because they are hungry. It is basic food. My potato 's came on what is probably an 8 or 9 in plate. My food-mates received their omelettes on a much larger oval plate. They had likely 40% more food, for the same $14 cost. There were more potato 's as a side dish on their dish than as the main ingredient on mine. I was hungry afterwards. I let it go last time, but this is their second-time sin. I am disappointed and in a funk. I want to give them a good review. I want them to succeed. I am glad they came back after a deviating fire. I 'll give them a couple months and try again only once more. I 'll update this review if things change. Otherwise it 's back to bagels. My wife just reminded me about the service. We waited 20 min to order. Got our coffee after another 10. Received requested water after meals were done. No coffee refill until meals done. All restaurants have bad days, so your mileage may vary. Restrooms are great, tho.

Maybe the best biscuits and gravy I've ever had, and I've sampled a lot. Same for the sausage patty- remarkable. Class place.

This place was great; food, service, and atmosphere. Our waiter was on point. The mimosas were great! Thank you for a great breakfast!