The food was fast served hot served my clam chowder soup delicious with a rainbow sandwich just perfect

Jenner's cafe overlooking the beautiful Russian River near the junction of the river and the Pacific Ocean! We stopped in mid-afternoon on a Sunday, after hiking at Jenner Headlands Preserve, and parking can be tough to find on the weekends. We lucked out and got a spot right out front but saw many people parking along the road. They were busy! Do not be deterred by a line - it moves quickly. They offer fair trade coffee and espresso, which is roasted locally in Freestone, a casual coastal menu (think sandwiches and salads), and scratch-made pastries....as well as some beers, wines, canned teas/drinks, salty snacks, and fun merch. We got two sandwiches, which both came on house-made focaccia): Eggs + Toast $16 Toasted focaccia bread with two poached eggs, aioli, arugula and everything seeds *I recommend adding avocado to zhuzh this up Rainbow Sandwich $14 Toasted focaccia, cabbage, avocado, greens, beet spread, shredded carrots, beets and aioli served with a side of pickles *Loved the cornucopia of fresh, colorful, veggies, but didn't eat all of the focaccia. Two focaccia sandwiches felt like a lot of bread to us. Next time we'll try the Cafe Salad, which seems like the salad version of the Rainbow Sandwich, and we'll try their coffee. The seating is outside, overlooking the river, and friendly dogs on leash are welcomed. Our pups had a bit too much energy for a crowded patio so we sat elsewhere. Live Music is offered every weekend and from what we could hear, it was a great vibe. Very much a community atmosphere. Cool spot.

The views are beautiful from this café. Don't pass it up without stopping by.. The coffee is delicious too

Cool ambience right on the water. Great food, wow! My stocked salmon salad was delicious and filled with many local ingredients. It was fresh and enough to keep me satisfied for a 8 mile hike afterwards. The coffee drinks were delicious too! The outside so beautiful and peaceful. Live music was lovely. Just in general being on the water with music and people was amazing.

Another glorious day at Cafe Aquatica! We had the salmon roll & crab roll sandwiches- scrumptious. My matcha latte was perfect. Disappointed they were out of their incredible salted chocolate chip miso cookies but the macaroon was delicious. The service is quick. And the views cannot be beat.

Ordered the rainbow veggie sandwich but swapped for the vegan pesto aioli to make it vegan. It was delicious, a decent portion size and paired with a really great view of the water! They also had live music which was a really nice touch.

My friends and I had breakfast here today after staying a lovely AirBnb just up the road. My friends each got a Dungeness crab roll, which they said was very good. They said the pickles were especially tasty. I wasn't feeling great this morning, so I just got a side of toast and a lemon-ginger tea with honey. That's ok though because the views from the back patio of this place were worth it! You get unobstructed views of the Russian River right before it reaches the Pacific Ocean. If you're visiting Jenner or are just passing through, Cafe Aquatica is a great stop.

Fortunately ... sometimes things stay the same for a reason. "If it ain't broke don't fix it." This is a gem on the Russian river. Go on a weekday, when the fog is away and there is a light breeze if you can. You can get there by Hwy 1 but I prefer the Russian River Road from Hwy101 then come back on Hwy1. It's truly the dream drive. As you pull up you think its a artsy coffee shop. NO. They sell a varied number of things there including tranquility. That;s right. I get a beverage and lunch and literally sit over the Russian River just before it empties into the Pacific Ocean. While I gnash, I am usually visited by playful and sometimes humorous seals playing in the water. Or I can use binoculars and watch White Egrets, or Pelicans fishing. Even an occasional Great blue Heron. And I never have to leave my Adirondacks Chair. Bingo was his name-o. I get so chill there. The food is really good and always fresh. The ladies there are always friendly and helpful with suggestions. I had the mountain of Crab sando. My amazing daughter had the Salmon sando. Served with home pickles, and fresh arugula. I can never miss this place so I always plan my drive with a meal. Then I get my "Moment of Zen." Chill Time Deluxe. Bammm!!!

I'm a certified aquaphile and Cafe Aquatica hit all of my marks! My Pop took me here and it was an unforgettable surprise. This cozy coastal cafe serves a simple but healthy and hearty menu boasting beautiful views overlooking the Russian River--the definition of a hidden gem. You will not regret stopping off at this unassuming cafe in Jenner. Inside has their menu posted which includes organic gluten-free light bites such as soups, salads, sandwiches, and specialties. They also serve typical coffee and teas with dairy alternatives. The decorations have a rustic, hip, beachy vibe to them with a bar table inside to sit at. But oh my gosh now the real money is their outdoor seating. Plenty of tables and chairs on the waterfront where you're able to sit and take in the unobstructed scenic wildlife and beautiful weather--we spotted a harbor seal on our visit! It's a buzzer service so after ordering and paying inside you pick up your food from the window outside when buzzed. Service was helpful and straight to the point and our food came out fast. I did gawk over the menu but ultimately decided on their Smoked Salmon Roll. The roll was nicely sized for the price. Soft bun, hot smoked salmon, a lightly sauced savory aioli, and arugula and pickles on the side. The pickles weren't my fave but I did put the arugula on my sandwich. My Pop got their Crab Roll and wow both items were so dang delicious and I couldn't recommend them enough. As someone who loves good food and picturesque views, Cafe Aquatica will not disappoint you! It is so worth visiting when driving Highway 1 through Jenner. They have a small parking lot out front but no bathrooms. Trust me, the views on the water and food make it so worth it.