Café Artistes Takes Over Former Froth Location In Arcata

Eureka, CA, October 15, 2026 —

Café Artistes, owned by Elaine Leon, Victoria Bergeron, and Ami Campbell, has officially taken over the former Froth location at 420 California Ave. in Arcata.

The owners aim to establish the café as a permanent community hub for artists, performers, and neighbors. The planned offerings include coffee, food and drinks, alongside art, music, and events.

The takeover places the new business in the site previously occupied by Froth. The information provided does not specify when the transition occurred, whether Café Artistes is currently open to customers, or what its hours are. It also does not identify particular events, performers, or artists scheduled to appear.

Details about the menu, event calendar, and the owners’ plans for programming were not provided. The stated vision brings food and drink together with opportunities for art and music, with the owners describing a goal of making the location a lasting gathering place for the community.

No additional information was provided about changes to the former Froth site, the timeline for any programming, or how the café will organize community events. For now, the confirmed details are the ownership by Leon, Bergeron, and Campbell, the address, and the owners’ stated aim to serve artists, performers, and neighbors through a mix of café offerings and cultural activities.

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