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Baked On The River

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16390 4th St, Guerneville, CA 95446, United States

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Baked On The River

About Baked On The River

Baked On The River at 16390 4th St, Guerneville, CA 95446, brings together casual dining, fresh food, and a relaxed setting that works well throughout the day. Now located at the r3 Hotel and Resort, the restaurant has returned with a full-service format, giving guests a comfortable place to enjoy brunch, lunch, or dinner in Guerneville.

One of the biggest advantages of Baked On The River is its flexibility. Some restaurants focus on just one meal period, but this spot offers several ways to fit a visit into your schedule. You can stop in for a laid-back brunch, meet friends for lunch, or settle in for dinner after spending the day around town. That all-day approach makes the restaurant suitable for both local diners and visitors exploring the Russian River area.

Guests can choose between the comfortable indoor dining room and the outdoor patio. The patio is especially appealing on pleasant California days, and it is dog friendly, so diners do not necessarily have to leave their four-legged companions behind. Whether you prefer sitting inside or enjoying fresh air outside, the setting keeps things casual and easygoing.

The name Baked On The River also reflects an important part of the restaurant's identity. Its popular baked goodies remain a key feature, and morning cafe service is planned to bring even more options for guests who enjoy pastries, baked treats, and a relaxed start to the day. That combination of full-service meals and bakery-style offerings gives the restaurant a little more variety than a standard brunch or lunch stop.

Chef Helena is another central part of the experience. In addition to preparing food for restaurant guests, she is available for private events and catering. This makes Baked On The River worth considering for gatherings that call for professionally prepared food outside the regular dining room. Private celebrations, group meals, and special occasions can all benefit from having a catering option connected directly to the restaurant's kitchen.

The location inside the r3 Hotel and Resort also adds convenience for hotel guests who want a meal without traveling far. At the same time, Baked On The River remains approachable for anyone simply looking for a restaurant in Guerneville. The combination of brunch, lunch, dinner, baked goods, indoor seating, and a dog-friendly patio creates an inviting setup for many different occasions.

Baked On The River keeps its dining experience simple and welcoming, with enough variety to suit a quick daytime meal or a more relaxed evening visit. For catering or private event inquiries, Chef Helena can be contacted at ChefHelena@Helenaskitchen.com or 707-657-3733.

Where this information comes from

Prices and dish names are transcribed from the restaurant's printed menu, photographed in August 2026 and reproduced on the menu page. Hours, address and service options come from the restaurant's public business profile. An editor confirmed the restaurant was trading on 4 September 2026. Something wrong? Tell us.

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From the business

  • Identifies as women-owned

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Kerbside pickup
  • No-contact delivery
  • Delivery
  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection
  • Serves local specialty

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Healthy options
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Spirits
  • Vegan options
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Bar on site
  • Gender-neutral toilets
  • Toilet
  • Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cosy

Crowd

  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Tourists
  • Transgender safe space

Planning

  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments
  • Credit cards

Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs

Parking

  • Free of charge street parking
  • On-site parking

Pets

  • Dogs allowed

Opening hours

  • Monday Closed
  • Tuesday Closed
  • Wednesday Closed
  • Thursday Closed
  • Friday Closed
  • Saturday 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM ,05:00 PM - 09:00 PM
  • Sunday 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM ,05:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Hours can change on public holidays. Call ahead if you are making a special trip.

Location

16390 4th St, Guerneville, CA 95446, United States

Diner notes

4.5 4.5 out of 5 · 259 notes
  • 5 stars 229
  • 4 stars 28
  • 3 stars 17
  • 2 stars 15
  • 1 stars 13
5 out of 5
Very cute and cozy spot. The food was amazing and I ate it all before I thought about taking a picture. The tea was perfect and comes in a cup or pot. The pot was adorable. My husband said the coffee was a little burnt but overall ok. Their version is sausage and biscuits are delicious. It was decorated for the holidays and had a fire place going. Definitely worth a stop for breakfast/brunch if in the area.
AP Abigail Padfield Narayan Ate here , 21:27 am
5 out of 5
Absolute best restaurant that has it all: cafe, brunch & lunch place & diner til 9 pm. Family & pet friendly too. Lots of healthy and alternative food options and interesting and diverse menu. The location can’t be beat and you might find yourself sitting near an inviting pool scene. Kudos to Helena for finding this fabulous new spot for her always consistent and wonderful restaurant.
KA Kat Anderson Ate here , 21:27 am
5 out of 5
After a day on the River, my husband, sister and I needed sustenance and were dying to try the hotdogs we’d heard about at Baked on the River. We were running up against the clock during the hour in which the restaurant closes between lunch and dinner service, but when we called ahead Helena, the owner, graciously invited us to come regardless and said there would be a place for us. As someone of partial Swedish descent, I was so excited to try these Scandinavian-style hotdogs and was impressed not only by the other traditional Swedish dishes on the menu, but so much more! The hotdogs were everything we dreamed of and needed in that moment and Helena and her staff were so incredibly kind, warm, and generous the entire time we were there. Being that it was a Saturday afternoon at the end of the summer season, we were also privy to a bacchanalian lesbian party happening in front of us across from the restaurant in the pool area of the R3 Hotel. Watching ladies twerk with only some strategically placed electrical tape used as clothing above the waist while we dined in virtual silence (those windows are impressively sound proof!) eating our hot dogs while the long lost Swedish aunt we never knew we had tended to us was surreal and uniquely Guerneville. We loved every moment of it! And we can’t wait to come back again and again to try all Baked on the River has to offer.
AC Alexander Coughlin Ate here , 21:27 am

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