Mind's Eye Manufactory & Coffee Lounge

It’s a really cool coffee shop! Very vintage vibe. The barista is friendly and welcoming. They serve Chinese tea too, which we found as a surprise in Ferndale! Their sneakerdoodle cookie is delicious!!!!! Definitely get them if you see them!!!! They have great painting inside too :) A gem to visit :)

We had two unexpected pleasures while visiting beautiful Ferndale, CA today. One was on Main Street at Mind’s Eye Manufactory & Coffee Lounge. The drinks and goodies are great, as is the friendly and helpful barista. That’s just the beginning of what might draw you in. The owner (also owns the entire building) has been traveling to Alaska for years learning all about native Alaskan boat building including discovering parts of a type of boat that predated current native knowledge. He recently finished building one of these which look similar to but predate Umiaks. I didn’t get to meet him as he is currently up north working with locals to share his knowledge and help them build one to reintroduce this cultural heritage. Great food and drinks, and a glimpse into a craftsman’s world… Pretty cool stuff!

This spot is pure magic but not a show off about it. From the staff, all artists who fill the lounge with personal art, to the huge tiny surprise in the bathroom. There will never be another one. (I gave food four stars simply because I haven't eaten there and don't know how to answer other than that.)

This is the only place I've had a decent coffee in the US so far - great cappuccino served in a proper cup (also a bit of a novelty so far!) in an interesting coffee shop with a canoe manufacturing workshop at the back - definitely recommend...and thank you! 😁👍

The ONLY coffee shop in town and it’s excellent. The cat, Luna, is totally chill and falls asleep on your lap in front of the fireplace. Smooth coffee and great selection of tea. Staff is super cool and groovy. Pour overs, espresso, excellent coffee.

A must see place! My description won't do it justice. It is a coffee shop and kayak manufactory. The bathroom is something to behold! Every eating establishment should take that much pride in their bathroom!

An incredibly curated coffee shop & a perfect meeting place for creatives and community. Mind's Eye Manufactory not only serve delicious coffee, home made treats & great conversation, but they also facilitate woodworking classes and community events as well. This is the perfect destination in one of California's most picturesque towns!

Lovely cozy-feeling coffeeshop with great and lovely employees. The entire place looks like a museum where you can buy the artefacts. Coffee was great and the hot chocolate is amazing. Personal tip: add caramel syrup, makes it even better!

Great coffee, beautiful location. Baked goods are quite good with the exception of the scones which are bland. I ordered one of everything and I found the other baked selections wonderful. Including the raspberry pie bars and cheese cake.

Absolutely adored this place. Just walking in it feels homey, unique and comfortable. Loved the decor. You can tell they take great care in their drinks, foods and customers. Highly recommend! And make sure to use the bathroom and check out the fishy in the porthole!

The barista is friendly and the latte was great. The bakery items were delicious. I tried the blueberry muffin and blueberry walnut bread. The place has a local coffee house vibes with a bunch of friendly regulars. A must visit if you are in Ferndale!

Great coffee shop and atmosphere. The staff was great as was the white mocha. Oh, and nice clean restroom 😉

This coffee shop in this town was a very pleasant surprise. The hot drinking chocolate was quite good and that is something that I am rather picky about. They have very cool art on the walls and the staff is really nice.

Friendly barista and mocha was tasty! The place definitely has a local feel with people chatting and talking outside, so the atmosphere is nice. They also have a lot of baked goods that looked yummy but I was on a budget so I didn’t try them.

Queer friendly cute coffee shop in downtown Ferndale. Great place to grab a classic coffee drink and relax with friends. The decor is cute and comfortable space.

A five star place. The coffe is great. Not to mention the environment. How nice isnt it to sit in front of the fire place a cold autumn day.

One of the best cappuccino’s I’ve ever had (and I make them for myself every morning). The atmosphere is quite nice too

An amazing place.
The matcha latte was one of the best I ever had. (It was too late in the day for coffee)
The place itself is worth coming to Ferndale. It is former bar and arts gallery tastefully restored exposing some original detailing that had been hidden under layers of plaster while the added fireplace. and the wall seem to have been born with the house.
This is not just a coffee shop - they make amazing kayaks (baidarkas) based on traditional Aleut design using the best of traditional and modern tech. These boats are just pieces of art on their own.
Lia, the owner makes serves coffee and is extremely pleasant and interesting to talk to.

A wonderful warm and cozy vibe here. The coffee is delicious and the walls are covered in interesting local art available for purchase. There's even a working woodshop viewable through the windows behind the counter. We will absolutely be back the next time we're in the area!

My family and I got an iced mocha, hot chocolate, and two cappuccinos. Drinks were fantastic, service was excellent, and the barista was kind. You can even read books while you’re waiting for your drink! Highly recommend this comforting place.