From the Caz General Store five minutes away to farm-to-table restaurants worth the drive. Sorted by what's closest.
The heart of Cazadero. Sandwiches, fresh-baked bread, breakfast burritos, and the local gathering spot.
Devon: This is the community hub. Everyone ends up here. The fresh bread loaves are incredible and the sandwiches are what everyone gets.
Waterfront coffee shop on the Jenner Estuary where the Russian River meets the Pacific. Organic coffee, homemade pastries, and live music on weekends.
Devon: The avocado toast is my favorite. Egg and avocado on their focaccia bread. They have great homemade pastries and good coffee too. The views are incredible, sitting right where the river meets the ocean.
The famous biscuit spot, formerly Big Bottom Market. Their biscuit mix was named one of Oprah's Favorite Things in 2016. Same recipe, new name.
Devon: The savory biscuit sandwich is the move. It used to be called 'The Sneaky.' Same Grandma Steiner recipe that got Oprah's attention. Closed Tuesdays.
Woman-owned coffee house, restaurant, and curated market in Occidental. Farm-fresh menu, natural wine, soft serve, incredible mochi donuts, and the hippie bowl Ashley swears by.
Devon: This is where Ashley gets her hippie bowl. Beautiful space in a historic building. The natural wine selection is solid and they do pop-up art events. Worth combining with a trip to Wild Flour Bread or Howard's.
Breakfast and brunch cafe in Monte Rio's Creekside Park complex, right next to the skate park. Watch skaters from the deck while you eat.
Devon: Great little cafe right next to the skate park. Good food, good coffee, chill vibes. One of the closer breakfast spots to Cazadero.
Specialty coffee roastery and cafe in downtown Sebastopol. In-house roasted beans, full food menu. Same building as Many Rivers Books.
Devon: Best coffee I've found in the county. Worth the drive to Sebastopol. While you're there, pop next door to Many Rivers bookstore.
Guerneville's anchor coffee shop since 1983. Organic single-origin coffees, pastries, breakfast burritos, and free WiFi. The crew work spot.
Devon: If you need WiFi and decent coffee, this is it. Opens at 6am, comfortable for hours. The primary work-from-coffee option.
Legendary wood-fired bakery in Freestone. Lines form early for their sourdough, scones, and sticky buns. One of the best bakeries in Northern California.
Devon: This is the best bakery in the entire county. Get there before 10am or the good stuff is gone. The cheese bread and fruit scones are life-changing. Go Friday morning for the best selection.
Small coffee shop and bakery in Duncans Mills with wood-fired brick oven pastries and organic ingredients.
Devon: The pecan apple cinnamon roll here is legendary. Ashley and I never skip it when we pass through.
Classic breakfast and brunch landmark on the Bohemian Highway in Occidental. Juice bar, bakery, locomotive-themed decor.
Devon: I love the breakfast sandwich here. One of my top three spots along with Cafe Aquatica and Piknik. New ownership as of early 2026, so call ahead to confirm hours.
American comfort food with a full bar in Monte Rio, next to the historic Northwood Golf Course. The closest sit-down restaurant to Cazadero.
Devon: This is the quick dinner option. Ten minutes away. Nothing fancy but solid food, full bar, covered deck.
A Russian River tradition since 1940. Eclectic menu with Korean fried chicken, hippie bowls, strong vegan options. Breakfast and lunch.
Devon: I eat here all the time. The Korean fried chicken sandwich is excellent. Great vegan options too. A real local staple.
Farm-to-table California bistro from Chef Crista Luedtke (same founder as Big Bottom Market/Piknik). Seasonal, locally sourced. Dinner only, no reservations.
Devon: The definitive nice dinner in Guerneville. Go early or expect a wait. They don't take reservations.
Fine dining perched on a bluff overlooking the Russian River entering the Pacific. Seasonal seafood menu. Sunset views are extraordinary.
Devon: This is the special-occasion spot. Wrap party dinner material. Reservations required, book through Resy.
Hand-stretched brick oven pizza in Guerneville. Homemade sauces and meatballs.
Family-style Italian institution in Occidental since 1940. Massive portions, communal seating, red-checkered tablecloths.
American cafe in the tiny historic village of Duncans Mills. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Right next to Gold Coast Coffee.
Where Alfred Hitchcock filmed The Birds in 1963. Still serving fresh local seafood daily. Fish market, gift shop, and a replica of the original facade.
Devon: Bodega Bay is where Hitchcock shot The Birds. The Tides is the restaurant from the movie. Worth visiting for the history and the seafood. Also check out the church from the movie in the town of Bodega, 5 miles inland.
Farm-to-table restaurant at Timber Cove Resort on the coast. High-end breakfast, lunch, and dinner with ocean views. Beach access, hiking, and a 93-foot peace monument on the grounds.
Devon: Make a full day out of this one spot. Get breakfast and coffee, then hike down to the beach. There's a beautiful stream flowing into the ocean and tide pools. The Bufano peace monument on the cliff is wild. 93 feet tall, built during the Cuban Missile Crisis.
Farm-to-table breakfast and brunch in Sebastopol. Won Best Breakfast in Sonoma County two years running (2024, 2025).
Devon: Really good breakfast spot in Sebastopol. The awards are deserved.
Handmade artisanal ice cream in Guerneville using organic dairy. Inventive flavors that change with the seasons.
Historic California sparkling wine estate founded in 1882. Tours, tastings, rose garden, and an on-site deli. On the way to Guerneville.
Devon: Right on the route from Caz to Guerneville. Stop in on a day off. Free tastings with tour. Beautiful grounds.
Historic movie theater in Monte Rio. Screens indie films and classics. The bar serves drinks you can take into the theater.