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males and generous
sopas
, are consistently flavorful and well beyond the standard glob of
refried beans. It's located across the parking lot from the CVS.
Living Light Café
VEGAN
( 707-964-2420; 301 N Main St; mains $5-11; 8am-5:30pm Mon-Sat, to 4pm Sun; )
As an extension of the renowned Living Light Culinary Institute, one of the nation's lead-
ing raw food schools, this bright cafe serves a tasty to-go menu that can rival cooked food
at even some of the better restaurants. Try the Sicilian-style pizza on a sprouted-seed crust,
raw desserts (the brownies are amazing), salads and fresh juices.
Headlands Coffeehouse
CAFE
(
www.headlandscoffeehouse.com
;
120 E Laurel St; dishes $4-8;
7am-10pm Mon-Sat, to 7pm Sun;
)
The town's best cafe is in the middle of the historic downtown, with high ceilings and lots
of atmosphere. The menu gets raves for the Belgian waffles, homemade soups, veggie-
friendly salads, panini and lasagna.
Eggheads
BREAKFAST
(
www.eggheadsrestaurant.com
; 326 N Main St; mains $8-15; 7am-2pm)
Enjoy the
Wizard of Oz
theme as you tuck into one of 50 varieties of omelet, crepe or
burrito, some with local Dungeness crab.
Piaci Pub & Pizzeria
ITALIAN
(
www.piacipizza.com
; 120 W Redwood Ave; mains $8-18;
11am-9:30pm Mon-Thu, to 10pm Fri & Sat,
4-9:30pm Sun)
Fort Bragg's must-visit pizzeria is known for its sophisticated wood-fired, brick-oven pies
as much as for its long list of microbrews. Try the 'Gustoso' - with chèvre, pesto and sea-
sonal pears - all carefully orchestrated on a thincrust. It's tiny, loud and fun, with much
more of a bar atmosphere than a restaurant. Expect to wait at peak times.
Mendo Bistro
AMERICAN
(
707-964-4974;
www.mendobistro.com
; 301 N Main St; mains $14-28;
5-9pm;
)
