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(
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; )
This dining option gets packed with a young crowd on the weekend, offering a choose-
your-own-adventure menu, where you select a meat, a preparation and an accompanying
sauce from a litany of options. The loud, bustling 2nd-story room is big enough for kids to
run around and nobody will notice.
North Coast Brewing Company
BREWERY
(
www.northcoastbrewing.com
; 455 N Main St; mains $8-25;
7am-9:30pm Sun-Thu, to 10pm Fri &
Sat)
Though thick, rare slabs of steak and a list of specials demonstrate that they take the food
as seriously as the bevvies, it's burgers and garlic fries that soak up the fantastic selection
of handcrafted brews. A great stop for serious beer lovers.