"Cafe Beaujolais is the multi-hyphenate talent of Mendocino. The team behind it is the masterminds behind thin-crust pie experts The Brickery and coffee shop The Waiting Room. At night, this French spot, set in a yellow house, showcases its fine dining skills. You’ll want to get here for brunch, though, and order dishes like benedicts, duck confit chilaquiles, and blueberry pancakes with golden-brown edges that audibly crunch. It makes for the ideal last meal in town before heading back onto the 1." - Julia Chen