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    A Shot In the Dark

    4.2 (170 reviews)
    Open • 5:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Emily S.

    Convenient drive thru only coffee shop. They have service windows on both sides of the building so you can access it from either direction. Drip coffee was pretty acidic and not my favorite. Breakfast sandwich was good and was piping hot. Baristas were super friendly and our order came out quick.

    Ye J.

    Forks seems to have better coffee options than food and drive through coffee huts are popular here. Before hitting the road, we stopped here for a caffeine fix. The stand seems to be ran by local teens who are very friendly. I ordered the Mexican Mocha, was a little on the sweet side for my taste, and had a slightly grainy texture (probably from cinnamon). Overall, it's an enjoyable drink.

    Jason Z.

    Drive through coffee spot in Forks, WA. This is a food desert that has more coffee spots than food spots. It's a good option for coffee again considering the location.

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    DELICIOUS! Fast, friendly service. Oatmeal cup was so good, as well as the bagel with cream cheese. Breakfast sandwich and scone was fresh. Iced latte was really perfect. Also, the protein shake was tasty. I'd definitely come back. Super sweet young girl took our order and was a delight to deal with. Really great customer service!!

    Sandra M.

    We had a excellent breakfast at Shot in the Dark. Note, the cafe is set up as drive/through only, so there is no seating inside or outside. Service was quick and friendly. We ordered two egg sandwiches, coffee and a smoothy. The coffee had a rich flavour and the sandwiches were made fresh on the spot and were delicious. Would definitely recommend.

    Anne D.

    Busy coffee shop in Forks, WA. We stopped by here for breakfast before heading out to the Hoh Rainforest. Barista was friendly. I ordered a #3 sandwich, sub spicy sausage for regular sausage. Because it was a custom order, it came out to be 8 bucks and some change. Definitely felt like a Seattle price I wasn't expecting XD It was a good sandwich though so I really can't complain plus they're off of Hwy 101 so it is what it is. They don't take American Express so make sure you have a backup form of payment.

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    Courtnay B.

    Excellent coffee and breakfast sandwiches. Had the #2 (bagel) and #3 (English muffin). The bagel was def the winner, but both were solid choices. The caramel latte and vanilla latte were the best we had all trip in WA. Highly recommend this place!

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    Sarah C.

    a cute drive through only cafe with some really friendly staff! we got the: - egg, sausage, cheese on cheese bagel ($6.50) - egg, ham, cheese croissant ($6.50) - egg, spicy sausage, cheese english muffin ($6.50) - fairlife protein iced mocha ($5.50) - tropical harmony smoothie ($6) I liked the bagel sandwich and the smoothie the best! everything was pretty good and affordable, but they forgot our yogurt parfait :"(

    Stopped her during our visit to Forks. I got a vanilla latte and #1 ham/egg/cheese croissant, and my boyfriend got a lemonade and #4 bagel sandwich. Everything was delicious we will be stopping here again tomorrow morning before heading to hoh.

    Ingrid C.

    Another cute drive through coffee shop. Service here was faster and I got a matcha latte (though I'm not sure if that was the best decision). The latte was a tad too sweet and it didn't sit well with me afterwards.

    Alyssa A.

    Stopped by for a quick pick-me-up on the way to Hoh Rainforest. Super impressed by how delicious the coffee was here! Ghirardelli mocha had that perfect chocolate flavor - sweet but rich. If you're a mocha lover, you will love this. Their apple cider is incredible - great if you want something uncaffeinated. Also grabbed a blueberry scone - it was decent. Would probably try a decent pastry next time, though. Drive-thru coffee stand. Staff were friendly, and they were efficient at preparing our order. Definitely recommend stopping by!

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    Stayed in Forks last night. Stopped here for coffee and also had a freshly made delicious English muffin breakfast sandwich.

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    Fast friendly service! Got #3 breakfast sandwich that was good - wife got white chocolate mocha wich she also enjoyed !

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    I ordered a butterfinger milkshake and it was delicious. The young woman who helped me at window was friendly.

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    My dad's coffee was not only bland but was barely halfway full. Mocha was not a mocha at all. They did not have any warm food

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    The coffee is good but blueberry scones were amazing fresh. Would recommend for a quick drive through bite while in forks

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    Westend Taproom Tip & Sip - Roast beef panini with horse radish

    Westend Taproom Tip & Sip

    4.7(71 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    •$$

    THIS IS THE MOST REAL REVIEW YOU WILL SEE ABOUT THIS RESTAURANT. every yelp review about this place…read moreis so fake. After a long day of hiking and driving from Port Angeles to Forks, we did the Hoh trails and were extremely hungry after. We looked on Yelp and this was one of the highest rated places, so we thought it would be good. I genuinely do not understand the ratings. The food was terrible. The nachos were basically just a bag of stale chips served on a plate. There was maybe sour cream on ONE chip. The cheese was literally cold and frozen onto the chips. I'm not even exaggerating. The sandwiches were also extremely bland and nothing about the food matched what the reviews made this place seem like. Even looking through the reviews beforehand, so many of the Elite reviews read like the same forced AI review saying how amazing everything is. After actually eating here, I seriously question how this place has such a high rating. Easily one of the worst meals we had on the entire trip. I don't even wanna put a pic of the nachos that's how bad it was. the sandwiches were actually pretty decent that's about it.

    Wow what a gem in Forks!…read more Nicely curated beer selection- I love that once they finish a keg they swap it out randomly with what they have - meaning each time you come in, the beer menu will be different! A lot of local Washington pours, great boron from Portland, and other great picks. I enjoyed the cider I ordered and would definitely stop here again!

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    Westend Taproom Tip & Sip - Great variety of beers on taps and a good Washington wine selection with their red Barnard Griffin being a solid choice b

    Great variety of beers on taps and a good Washington wine selection with their red Barnard Griffin being a solid choice b

    Westend Taproom Tip & Sip - Nachos with beer cheese, sour cream, and bacon bits ! Comes with jalapeños and salsa on the side

    Nachos with beer cheese, sour cream, and bacon bits ! Comes with jalapeños and salsa on the side

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    Pat's Place - Rees's Roots - Pat's Place 1099, 931 Bayview Ave, Neah Bay, WA 98357

    Pat's Place

    4.4(130 reviews)
    30.5 mi
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    Pat's Place is considered a culinary treasure among my friends and I…read more We went to Din Tai Fung later in this trip, and Pat's was unanimously voted our favorite spot of this trip, no competition. Pat is in that kitchen cooking up straight Magic. Do yourself a favor and order the pie. Whatever pie there is, get pie. We got a pecan pumpkin pie and this group doesn't like pumpkin or pecan and we were like "okay that's the best pie of my life." The Navajo tacos are incredible. Fry bread incredible. There is not words for the wood past incredible. Just get it. Eat it. We did two orders because we devoured our food so fast. Ashamed to say I almost forgot to mention the chowder- it's the best chowder I've ever had. Like a chicken noodle soup got extra cozy and comfortable and we got clams instead of chicken. It's delicious. We were trying chowders all up the PNW coast and again, Pat unanimously won. Landslide win. Fry bread came out and it was hot, buttery and amazing. Everything was 10/10. My only regret is that I do not have a larger stomach to eat more food. Also I have no clue what people are talking about with rude service? These guys were literally the nicest and friendliest people ever. We ordered everything on the menu except the fry bread and they brought us out one because "you guys really need to try this too." So chatty, so kind, it was worth every penny and more. This is a teeny tiny kitchen and the whole restaurant holds like 4 people waiting in line. We ate outside on picnic tables and enjoyed the view of the harbor and our incredible food. Tables were covered though, so even though it was raining, we stayed dry. Anyways. Sometimes I stare off into space and I just think about the pumpkin pecan pie, and it's been a week.

    Pat's Place was one of those unexpected discoveries that ended up becoming one of the highlights of…read moreour Olympic Peninsula road trip. We originally planned to hike Cape Flattery, but thick coastal fog had other ideas. Looking for a place to grab lunch, we found this small, unassuming restaurant in Neah Bay--and we're so glad we did. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with genuine hospitality. We even had the pleasure of meeting Pat herself, and she made us feel like longtime friends. That welcoming atmosphere made the experience just as memorable as the food. We ordered the famous Indian taco, served on fresh homemade fry bread, and it absolutely lived up to its reputation. The fry bread was warm, perfectly crisp on the outside, soft on the inside, and piled high with delicious toppings. We couldn't leave without trying the sweet fry bread dessert, and it was incredible. Warm, lightly crisp, and topped with cinnamon and sugar, it was the perfect ending to an outstanding meal. Pat's Place is cash only, so be sure to plan ahead, but don't let that stop you from visiting. If you're exploring Cape Flattery, Neah Bay, or anywhere on the Olympic Peninsula, this restaurant is absolutely worth the short detour. Great food, wonderful people, generous portions, and authentic local hospitality made this one of our favorite dining experiences of the trip. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in the area, and we highly recommend stopping in--you'll leave with a full stomach and a smile. Check out our video on our socials @reessroots

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    Pat's Place - Rees's Roots - Pat's Place 1099, 931 Bayview Ave, Neah Bay, WA 98357

    Rees's Roots - Pat's Place 1099, 931 Bayview Ave, Neah Bay, WA 98357

    Pat's Place - Rees's Roots - Pat's Place 1099, 931 Bayview Ave, Neah Bay, WA 98357

    Rees's Roots - Pat's Place 1099, 931 Bayview Ave, Neah Bay, WA 98357

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    Base Camp - $21 Cider Braised Pulled Pork Taco. 6/10. Nothing special other than the tortilla, which was good. Definitely not worth $10.50 per taco.

    Base Camp

    4.3(18 reviews)
    45.4 mi

    It's rare I give a restaurant 5 stars. This place deserves it! From the laid back atmosphere, to…read morethe family run and friendly wait staff, and the food...my goodness, the food. So good. Good music , dim lights and not packed with rowdy bar people that makes it hard to hold a conversation. The cider samplers were sized much larger than many other samplers at other establishments. We had the hand pies and gator tacos. Both were absolutely perfect. The hand pies were flakey and hearty. The tacos were a balance of a duck-like meat mixed with crunch greens.I even finished my fried, which is rare since I'm always on a lower carb diet. Hahaha We discussed coming back to Port Angeles just to get dinner here again, despite it being 2+ hours away from Seattle. It was that good. Give this place a try. You won't regret it.

    Shockingly expensive for what we got…read more We came here with four adults and one 8-year-old child while trying to catch the ferry back toward Seattle. We had originally tried to eat at the gastropub just two doors down, but it was completely packed with a 45-minute to 1-hour wait. Meanwhile, Base Camp had only 2-3 occupied tables out of maybe 10-12, so because we were short on time, we decided to eat here instead. Unfortunately, I wish we had waited or gone somewhere else. Here's what we ordered: - Two alcohol flights -- $16 each - Dungeness crab dip -- $18 - Chicken wings -- $20 - Hot honey apple butter flatbread -- $16 - Garlic butter steak bites -- $20 - Cider-braised pulled pork tacos -- $21 - Mac and cheese -- $18 - Kids' cheeseburger -- $13 Our bill was $176 before tip. After a $25 tip and a 3% credit-card fee that we didn't notice until afterward, we spent a little over $200 for five people -- more than $40 per person, including our 8-year-old. My eyeballs practically popped out of my head when I saw the total. There were definitely some positives. I really like the concept of sourcing ingredients locally, and they even have a map showing where their ingredients come from. Our server was friendly. The chicken wings were really good, the fries with the kids' cheeseburger were also very good, and the cheeseburger itself was probably one of the better things we ordered. But for these prices, I expected considerably more. The $20 garlic butter steak bites were extremely chewy. Some pieces felt like I was chewing forever. The $18 mac and cheese was nothing special and honestly tasted like something I could make better at home. The $18 Dungeness crab dip was a very small appetizer and didn't feel worth the price. And the $21 pulled pork tacos were just two average-sized tacos. The portions in general were surprisingly small. Even when we asked for plates for all the shared food, we were given tiny appetizer-sized plates, maybe six inches across. Trying to actually eat off them without food falling off the sides was awkward. Full-sized plates would have made much more sense. The atmosphere wasn't particularly enjoyable either. The music was louder than I would want for a restaurant, and the speaker system sounded distorted and very bass-heavy. Instead of being pleasant background music, it was distracting and made the dining experience less comfortable. The alternative-style music selection also wasn't to my taste, although obviously that's subjective. A lower volume and clearer sound system would have made the atmosphere much nicer. I don't mind paying premium prices for a genuinely great meal. But this simply did not feel like a $200 meal. We ate at another pub the previous day and spent around $100 for all five of us, and we left much more satisfied. In retrospect, seeing only 2-3 tables occupied here while the gastropub two doors down was completely packed probably should have been our clue. I really wanted to like Base Camp because I appreciate the local-sourcing concept, and the wings were legitimately good. But between the small portions, very high prices, chewy steak bites, mediocre mac and cheese, unpleasant sound system, and $200+ final cost, I can't justify more than two stars. If we're back in Port Angeles, we'll be eating somewhere else.

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    Base Camp - $20 Garlic Butter Steak Bites. So tough, chewed for about four minutes. Disappointing, especially for the price.

    $20 Garlic Butter Steak Bites. So tough, chewed for about four minutes. Disappointing, especially for the price.

    Base Camp - $18 Mac & Cheese. Nothing special, and on the drier side. Definitely not worth $18.

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    $18 Mac & Cheese. Nothing special, and on the drier side. Definitely not worth $18.

    Next Door Gastropub - Gather.

    Next Door Gastropub

    4.2(1.5k reviews)
    45.4 mi
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    So glad we found this place on our way to ONP. They don't take reservations but they will add…read moreyou to a text based waitlist. We had a 15-20 min wait on a busy Tuesday night but we're glad we waited! Our server was friendly and helpful with choosing cocktails because they had a to. Of unique selection. Haven't ordered more than one at a restaurant before but had to try two here! We thoroughly enjoyed our final selections of Ginny from the Block, Garden era, strawberry bourbon smash and Blackberry goose beer! For our mains we got the alaskan cod and chips and Blackened cod tacos and loved it all. They really know how to prepare tasty cod! The Alaskan cod and chips had the perfect crispy texture and my blackened cod tacos had all the flavor profiles you need. A hint of heat in the Thai chili slaw with a creamy avocado, Crema and the brightness of mango salsa and of course a touch of sour with the HOUSE made pickled red onions. Even better they let me substitute corn tortillas in for the flour. But you can't mix and match your proteins. I didn't need to because I loved both of my blackened cod tacos. The atmosphere is in the name: cozy Gastropub. They have a plethora of beers on tap, but parking is solely on the street so a little bit more challenging than picking your beer but I don't think it would be too challenging if you're up for a small walk. We were able to walk from our Airbnb, so didn't have to figure that part out. Pretty sure it was farther than any walk you might have to do for parking!

    Based on our experience it seems that service here may just be slow. Granted, they were very busy…read moreon a random Tuesday night so they are popular, and it is clear why. The food here is good! We came in a little before 7pm on Tuesday night and there was a line to get on the waitlist for a very packed restaurant. We walked around for a bit, came back, and were able to snag a spot at the bar, so definitely recommend if you can swing it. I was hungry after a day of hiking and also a little cold so I grabbed a cup of their chowder and a salad. My partner also wanted to split an order of the mac & cheese, which is listed on the apps but is a VERY large portion. I almost wish I had forgone my chowder so that I could have eaten more of the mac & cheese. All of the food was very good. It took a little bit to come out, and the bartenders weren't too concerned with us, so you may have to get their attention if you need more water, another drink, etc. Like I said, the food here is very good. Definitely a great spot for lunch or dinner if you're in Port Angeles.

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    Next Door Gastropub - Citrus crab salad. Love the presentation.

    Citrus crab salad. Love the presentation.

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    Mocha Motion

    Mocha Motion

    4.3(170 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    I'm traveling through Washington and have been stopping at several coffee shops as I pass through…read more I pulled up to this one when there was one car ahead of me. I was honestly super surprised how long the wait was. They do have lines on both sides, so I figure that was part of it. Once I made it to the window to order the experience was great. They have seasonal drinks right now and I tried the golden maple latte. It was by far the best coffee I had during my travels yesterday (and I had lattes from four different places). The espresso itself was smooth and didn't leave a bitter aftertaste. The salted vanilla was a great touch. I would for sure come here again, I almost went an hour out of my way the next morning to come back just because I knew it would be a good latte.

    Hit this place twice while staying in Forks and exploring ONP. Service was very friendly and…read morehelpful. It's always a risk trying someplace new for coffee cause you never quite know if it's gonna be bland or overly sweet. After reading reviews I got specific to avoid disappointment and I ordered an almond Roca with a double shot and not too sweet and it came out decent. The lavender latte the next day wasn't as impressive but drinkable. Be specific how you like your coffee is my advice- I should have added extra hot bc it was pretty lukewarm. . My husband enjoyed his hot chocolate and I really liked their oatmeal cup. I don't recommend the pastries if you're picky because they're just pre-packaged sweets.

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    Menu at drive thru

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