Mind's Eye Manufactory & Coffee Lounge

It’s a really cool coffee shop! Very vintage vibe. The barista is friendly and welcoming. They serve Chinese tea too, which we found as a surprise in Ferndale! Their sneakerdoodle cookie is delicious!!!!! Definitely get them if you see them!!!! They have great painting inside too :) A gem to visit :)

- Hilda Liu -

This is one of those unique coffee houses well worth pulling off the highway to experience. Born from the vision of the owners Mark and Leah, as well as the artisans who work their craft as baristas. It's the hub to the local craftsmen, makers, and artists who call Minds Eye their home., it's really a treasure trove of curiosities and artifacts and a great place to grab your coffee before exploring the rest of town.

- Jeff Sanchez -

This review is about sustainability only! Thank you for offering real, reusable mugs to those who are enjoying their coffee to stay. By 2050, there will be more plastic in the ocean, then fish, and it means a lot to me as a customer to find and support local businesses who are doing their part to empower customers to create less trash. I’d love to see even more promotion of this to your customers, as I did see a few who were enjoying their coffee to stay, but out of it to go cup. Just a thought! Perhaps asking the customer explicitly if they will be staying could go long way. Anyway, thank you for your intention, and thank you for giving me the dignity of a delicious coffee without nasty, plastic trash associated with it. I truly appreciate it. Lovely service, lovely atmosphere, lovely clientele. Will be back!

- Sheila -

Nice coffee shop, very cool art, and the kayak building workshop. Very cool exhibits to see, and indoor and outdoor seating. Cappuccino was great, maple pecan donut not quite what I expected. Great place to visit for coffee.

- Cyril Oberlander -

This place cannot be missed! A truly unique gem, incredible drinks and a really magical atmosphere. There’s a wood shop in the back? You have to see! Can’t wait to visit again… thank you!

- Sasha Gregg -

Love this combo coffee and kayak building workshop. Beautiful Alaskan skinned kayaks on display. Awesome vibes and interesting history. I was stoked to learn the owner did lot of the restoration at Victorian inn down the street.

- R Greene -

We loved this little coffee shop and it was worth the drive from Fortuna in the morning to get ready for a day of touring around. Nice loose leaf green tea and great tasting coffee. Very friendly baristas and we really enjoyed the environment. Photos and art on the walls, a hand made kayak shop in the back, 1920's jazz playing, and lots of touches that give this place a lot of character and makes it one of the more memorable coffee shops we've visited. The town is beautiful to walk around on a soft morning.

- A T -

Get the lavender lemon bar if it’s available! This place was fantastic, the coffee is enjoyable and made expertly: typically I prefer lighter roasts, but the barista knew what they were doing and I had an excellent oat milk lavender latte, and my boyfriend had an oat milk cappuccino that were both delicious. The lavender lemon bar is nice and thick, perfectly tart and sweet. Definitely stop here! Look around at the kayaks too!

- Kayla Childress -