From the Hearth Kitchen and Pie Shop - Red Bluff — Restaurant in Red Bluff

Former Employee so take it as you will. Here's a list of ingredients that is processed and bought in as opposed to fresh. This could mean frozen, peeled, etc. Already processed food that you're paying for, basically. The garlic, the Ahi Tuna, the chicken strips, the biscuits come from a box, the chicken in the salads both grilled and the shredded chicken salad are made days in advance and cut up to be scooped later, the ranch is packaged so just go to your local grocery store and add a few jalapanos and extra paprika and boom. The meat for the French Dip and the Philly cheese steaks is frozen, as well as the pork sausage and like i said, the Ahi Tuna which costs 12.49$. The bread is delivered daily and the drinks are fantastic, the girls are doing a killer job. And so are the chefs for that matter. That is, each one is doing the best with what they've got. Much like how the front of house is gorgeous and presentable, the back is a bit of a different story. Not only is the kitchen cramped in terms of space but the measures taken in terms of cleanliness leave a lot to be desired. I take responsibility for being negligent during my time spent there. Simply from what I saw and other people's experience being there. While it may have been dealt with since i was fired in June, there is a cockroach problem and until one man took it upon himself to scrape years of gunk off walls to some progress, the place has decreased its standards over my time spent there. However there is one specific example of negligence under management that I would like to share with all of you. In the Basic Food Safety Course that every Chef is forced to take it makes very plainly clear the dangers of cross contamination. So when I saw cooked gravy next to raw meat, I very quickly brought this up not once, but twice to management. And I bet if you were to look to this day, you would find gravy next to raw meat. And the only feedback I ever got after fixing it for the fifth time was to put a note on the refrigerator to remind everyone. This review might be deleted, so I've made sure to keep it backed up because it needs to be said. My personal beef with the restaurant aside, I really genuinely think FTH is not as good as everyone says, and that they're laughing at customers behind their back. But the bread is good and so are the staff. Drinks are nice too. 2/5

Oh, and the Hollandaise is NOT FRESH. It comes...

I liked this place just as much as I disliked it if that makes any sense at all.

The Cozy Diner had recently shut down so we needed a place to grab some breakfast. I consulted Yelp and the best looking choice was From the Hearth.

We went on over and began our visit. It's not a table service restaurant like I thought it was and so you need to go up to the counter to order. The menu is pretty limited but the food is locally sourced with good quality ingredients.

They are also a bakery and use only honey to sweeten their breads but the only pastries and cinnamon rolls etc.. that are available are the ones sitting on the counter by the register that are covered in flies.

The prices were reasonable for a small town so we all ordered and sat down for breakfast.

The food came out quickly but not all at the same time and the coffees were quite good. After breakfast, I was able to enjoy a 22oz bottle of Alpha Centauri IPA brewed by Hop Valley. I mean heck. I was still on vacation and subsequently not driving either so what the hey?

If I ever find myself cruising through Red Bluff in the AM hours again, I will most likely stop in for some refreshment but since I live in Washington, that scenario is unlikely.

If you live in Red Bluff or are passing by, make sure to give this little place some love. The food and drinks are worth it and they are doing a good thing for the community.

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Soooo glad we happened upon this place. Just traveling through, we spotted this place as we toured a bit of the downtown area. Outdoor (shade) or indoor (AC) was available and on our hot day opted for dining in. The place is an oasis on the inside with ample space and seating. The staff are warm and welcoming and quite knowledgeable about the offerings (Marissa gave Spot-on recommendations). The menu is wonderful with an emphasis on a café type fare--sandwiches, salads and baked items galore. We had a French Dip sandwich and a turkey wrap which were both beautifully presented, well constructed, flavorful and filling. All meal items are served on small aluminum baking pans lined with butcher paper and came with sides of our choice. We both opted for their cole slaw which was unique (golden raisins and I think shredded fennel along with shredded cabbage and carrots) and tasty. Would have been a five star review but the seating is hard (no cushioned seating) and it was uncomfortable for us travelers. Regardless, I would come straight here for our first stop in...