YAKS has built a following among locals and highway travelers alike, thanks to its consistent food and easygoing service rhythm. Larrupin’ Cafe, TrinidadFew restaurants along the Northern California coast carry as much warmth as Larrupin’ Cafe in the tiny coastal village of Trinidad. Arriving a little early tends to be a good idea, as the small dining room fills up faster than most visitors expect on busy summer evenings. Elk itself is easy to miss on a drive down Highway 1, which is exactly why stopping at Maritime Cafe feels like a small discovery worth making. The menu at Cafe Aquatica leans toward casual cafe fare, with breakfast and lunch items that are straightforward and satisfying.