Created for mornings, evenings and everything in between.

WELCOME TO LITTLE DEER

Salad with mixed greens and topped with microgreens, served with a side of leafy greens, paired with a cup of coffee or latte
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Community

Your go-to spot from day to night. Meet, work, snack, and stay for the fun. Something for everyone, all in one place.

Quality

Really good coffee, tasty bites, and super sippable drinks. Quality ingredients, no fuss—when it’s that good, it speaks for itself.

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Fun

Good vibes only. Come for the food, stay for the atmosphere. Music, game nights, and seasonal specials keep you coming back.

OUR MISSION

To create a welcoming space where creativity, community, and daily rituals meet.

Our Story

Little Deer, inspired by one of Frida Kahloa’s paintings, is the next chapter of Café Frida, carrying forward in the same neighborhood, community, and creative spirit that made the café a local gathering place.

In the 1930s, Frida Kahlo spent time in Santa Rosa visiting Luther Burbank’s experimental gardens, where the blending of plant varieties sparked her fascination with transformation and hybridity. That spirit shaped Café Frida and continues with Little Deer.

The name reflects that sense of curiosity and evolution. Warm, welcoming, and inspired by nature, art, and place.

It’s a nod to Santa Rosa’s artistic past and SOFA’s creative energy, while creating a new home for community, culture, and a really good cup of coffee.


Get in the know

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