Historic Hiouchi Cafe

Found this place on a whim and was not disappointed. This place was fantastic with fantastic food. Service, and atmosphere. A historical mom & pop restaurant which means you are getting food made from scratch with a family recipe.

Our server Linda was literally the most friendly, fun, and helpful server ever. She was very much like talking to an old friend. She was also very resourceful in telling us about some of the local things to do that weren't tourist traps in the area. Best experience EVER.

HIGHLY RECOMMEND stoping here if you are passing through or in the area. Also, request Linda as your server. You won't be disappointed!

Whenever I can, I always order eggs Benedict for breakfast or brunch. I decided to give their dirty Benny a try and I was not disappointed at all. I can say that it was the best I've ever had. My wife ordered the Monte Christo and that was delicious as well. We plan on going back very soon and hopefully, this will be our new brunch spot.

BEST BREAKFAST IN THE COUNTY! Fast service, great options, 16in pancake and close to Redwood National Park! Was seated quickly at the bar on a busy Saturday after Thanksgiving for lunch! Got a mango mimosa, bruschetta, 2 pancakes, bacon and eggs and my husband got 2 eggs, hash and toast with a beer! Loved watching everyone come in from the trails and enjoy a meal! Wonderful classic diner with a super efficient staff!

The ratings they have received are REAL. THIS PLACE WAS PACKED. We found out why. Sitting at our table near the front of the restaurant, sipping coffee and watching a well run establishment. The line cooks communicated well with each other, which means orders came out quickly.

Wait staff was friendly and promptly refilled both water and coffee.The food was delicious and warm when it came out.

You could tell the customers were a mix of tourists and locals and the competent staff took care of all customers well.

Highly recommend!

Highly recommend this quitessential American diner. Friendly staff and regulars helped get us acclimated to the area and find some serene, worthwhile hikes! The huge pancake filled us for days. The sausage links perfect. And the Breakfast Bowl was the ideal comfort food. Worth the stop!

Big portions, great service, great atmosphere with likeable 80s songs. We had 2 eggs with sausage, waffle, biscuits and gravy and blue burger. The sausage was juicy and flavorful. The rest of the group agreed, the food was excellent. Kid friendly, outdoor seating.

We loved everything about this place!! The staff was very kind and our waitress was attentive! We didn’t wait long for our food and everything was delicious and fresh! The price was very reasonable as well. We would definitely eat here again. Thank you!

Amazing brunch, very attentive staff, kept my coffee topped up. Lovely surroundings and feels very authentic.

What a gem! So glad we arrived early for breakfast as the place was already almost full!
Service was exceptionally friendly and efficient. Food was fantastic and generous.
Loved the warm and cosy atmosphere inside.

Great breakfast spot, in a beautiful location. Coffee was top notch. Had the meatloaf special, absolutely delicious!

The food had such great flavors! Staff was amazing and very friendly. Didn't have a long wait... guess that's not normal since they are loved so much. The drive to this restaurant is very scenic!!! Would highly reccomend this place to anyone. Ps you get a lot of food for the small amount you spend.

Very homey, welcoming, great warm-hearted people with great food. If I could give 6 stars I would without a doubt. Highly recommend!

Their food is simple, well prepaid. I have only had breakfast there. Standard fair, but delicious. The gravy and biscuits were great. So are their four egg omelettes. My daughter (25yo) likes their chocolate chip pancakes. The little old waitress is delightful. I like their coffee. 😉

Great service by a team of folks from the minute we walked in until our meal was done. Food was fast and tasty. For a 90+year old place, it was in great shape, they've redone it/kept it in nice blond wood tones. Would definitely eat here again, nice find on our redwoods tour.

We would never miss Valentines Day Dinner at Hiouchi Cafe. It was SOLD OUT and they didn’t need to advertise what was on the menu.

Locals know, whatever they are cooking up is going to be elevated 100%! The chef has full range and dazzles with his culinary skills.

We had such a enjoyable dinner with flavors that compare to a few Michelin rated restaurants that we have frequented. Seriously. We are always delighted to eat here and know that once the word gets out to the masses, this little cafe will have a wait list and be on the foodie map.

Happy Birthday Kevin & Happy Valentines Day to all the hard working staff at Hiouchi Cafe! You all are like a well oiled machine working together. It was a pleasure to watch.
Thank you! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

This is the BEST breakfast I’ve had in long time! The staff is super friendly and the portions are huge! What a perfect start before visiting the beautiful redwoods in the area. Thank you!

EAT HERE!
We stayed across the street at the RV resort and came here for breakfast.
Atmosphere, Music, Service and food were all top notch!

This is a wonderful diner with so much character and delicious brunch! The waitstaff is so accommodating and friendly, and they were flexible with my requested substitutions. Inside the diner is super cute with lots of seating, and outside they have 10 picnic tables with umbrellas. We sat outside with our dog and they made sure to take great care of us despite being the only people outside on this cloudy morning!

Ate here daily for breakfast while on vacation! Wonderful staff! perfect cafe diner feel! Outdoor tables. Now the food…Amazing! Everything was cooked to perfection! No complaints whatsoever!! Must have Mimosas and Dole Whip!!

Great food! Super friendly staff! Clean bathrooms. The prices are the lowest I've seen, but being from the SF Bay Area I'm not sure I'm the best judge. Could not finish my breakfast burrito. The tortilla was so soft and buttery and fresh I almost wonder if they're made in house. My partner said the breakfast bowl was rich and decadent. We have plenty of leftovers and are very happy we made the drive from Crescent City instead of picking an in town option.