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Welcome to My Friend Joe

My Friend Joe is a cozy mom and pop cafe located in Santa Rosa, CA, offering a variety of bagels, coffee, and sandwiches. With options for delivery, takeout, and reservations, this spot is perfect for breakfast, working, or group gatherings. Customers praise the friendly staff, delicious bagels, and flavorful coffee. The Grateful Eggel sandwich and the pizza bagel with pesto cream cheese are standout favorites. Despite some mixed reviews, loyal patrons appreciate the quaint atmosphere and tasty offerings at My Friend Joe. Overall, it's a charming spot to grab a bite to eat and enjoy a cup of coffee.

My Friend Joe: Reviews & Ratings

Hannah U.
Hannah U.

This place used to be good like 10 years ago. I think they sold it. The service is extremely slow and the food is from Costco and bland as heck. I had to add tons of salt to make edible. I tried to give them several chances as I moved back to the area recently and I will never come back. They only put one shot of espresso in a large latte seriously?! Who does that?! EDIT: thank you to the owner for replying. I realize I was a bit harsh and not very informative on the problem as I was upset when I wrote it. I ordered my coffee and was told that there is only one shot of espresso in the small, medium and large lattes, which I found extremely weird. Second, the boy behind the counter looked very young, almost 12 years old lol I know that's probably not the case but he was also extremely inexperienced and the boys seemed to be brothers. I asked for 3 shots in my latte and it was so bitter and burnt I told them I couldn't drink it and asked for a refund. They were taking so long to process orders and I had already waited 20 mins for my coffee that I left out of rage without my refund. Personally, on the weekend when people are going out of their way to get coffee at a cute shop like this I think it's important that they be fully staffed with competent staff during busy hours. I also don't think you should sell any baked goods that are from Costco. That's so lame for a local coffee place that actually sells local coffee EQUATOR which is great coffee. How bout goods from a local bakery instead? I hope there is improvement as this place has been around a long time and used to be awesome!! Thank you

Michelle E.
Michelle E.

My mom and I were looking for a quick breakfast and decided to try this spot after finding it on Yelp. We got to a small, slightly run down and dark cafe and were eventually greeted by someone working. We both ordered bagel sandwiches: I went with the Grateful Eggel on an everything bagel (no cheese, added avocado), and my mom chose the Mini Monster on a sesame bagel. While the menu had plenty of great options, we found the flavors a bit underwhelming and needed to add salt for more taste. Overall, it was a solid breakfast but nothing to write home about.

Cheri H.
Cheri H.

A small bagel / coffee shop near SRJC. It's my go to place for a bagel. They have many varieties of bagels and flavors of cream cheese as well as many choices of bagel sandwiches. They offer a wide assortment of different coffee drinks. My favorite bagel combo is pizza with pesto cream cheese. There can be a line at times in the morning, not sure about other times of the day. Staff is friendly and they work hard to get the orders out quickly.

Madi C.
Madi C.

I love it here. I came here a lot in highschool but everything is great. The staff are so friendly and the bagels are amazing. They run out of certain bagels quick though so make sure you show up earlier! I love their classic bagels and cream cheese and also their eggels are pretty good too. Great coffee too. Very cute and cozy place.

Sarai L.
Sarai L.

Cute mom and pop place. We ordered some really yummy breakfast sandwich bagels. The lady who took our order was helpful and fast. You get the option of light or dark coffee. We got red eyes and both light and dark were good. I wish I lived closer, I would go once a week, for sure! The only downfall is that It's very small inside, you don't have any guarantee of getting a seat, but taking it to go is what we opted for anyway!

Justin W.
Justin W.

The bagel sandos here are so bomb!!!! Veggies are always crisp and fresh, cream cheese is super flavorful, bagels are nice and chewy... mmm I'll be back again next week.

Location

  • My Friend Joe
    1810 Mendocino Ave Santa Rosa, CA 95401 Hotline: (707) 843-4966

Introducing the charming and cozy My Friend Joe located at 1810 Mendocino Ave Santa Rosa, CA 95401. This delightful establishment offers a wide array of mouthwatering delights ranging from bagels to coffee and tea to sandwiches. The menu boasts delectable options such as Avocado Toasted Bagel with Cream Cheese, Eggel Sandwiches, and a variety of savory Sandwiches like the Bacon Turkey Melt and Cotati Club.

Not only does My Friend Joe deliver on flavor, but they also provide a host of amenities to enhance your dining experience. From offering delivery and takeout to providing outdoor seating, free Wi-Fi, and even gender-neutral restrooms, they've got you covered. The ambiance is classy with a moderate noise level, making it an ideal spot for groups, kids, or even for catching up on some work.

Customer reviews reflect a mix of opinions, from those who remember the glory days to newcomers who found the offerings solid but not exceptional. Despite differing viewpoints, one thing remains clear - My Friend Joe is a beloved local spot cherished for its friendly staff and delicious bagels.

Whether you're craving a classic bagel and cream cheese combo or looking to indulge in a hearty breakfast sandwich, My Friend Joe has something for everyone. With a commitment to quality ingredients and a warm atmosphere, this quaint cafe is sure to leave you feeling satisfied and coming back for more.