The sign on the entry table at Backwoods Cafe reads "nothing fancy, just good food." And what good food it is! I ordered the mexi-plate, a delicious vegetarian dish that reminded me of the migas at the beloved Tamale House in Austin, TX. At our waitress's recommendation, I got the red potatoes and refried beans on the side (and a yummy buttermilk biscuit for good measure!) The red potatoes stood out especially: thinly sliced and crisped with a sprinkling of salt. My husband was equally enthusiastic about the potatoes and loved his dish, the Backwoods french toast. This house specialty sounded strange on the menu (traditional French toast covered in corn flakes), but the effect was scrumptious! Everyone who worked there was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and helpful. We were offered lots of coffee and water refills, and our waitress was helpful in pointing out vegetarian items on the menu that weren't explicitly marked vegetarian (many are). We didn't see any vegan items, though, so that would be my only caveat for fellow veggie travelers. We didn't ask, though, so it would be worth calling ahead to see if they could make the oatmeal or another dish vegan. Everything is made to order, so I suspect they would be happy to find a way! All in all, this is a fantastic breakfast spot, and we'll be sure to return the next time we're road-tripping through Washington! It was so good, in fact, that we were happy that the meager selection of stale donuts at our hotel required a breakfast stop. read more

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Best Huevos Rancheros ever and I'm from the San Fernando Valley. Yes, you will wait to get seated and to order - it's busy because it's so damn good. The waitresses are all working their butt off. Kids loved the pancakes and bacon. Solid coffee. Cool wolf lodge decor. read more

Backwoods Cafe - Mexican Near Me - Yakima, Washington

What a find!!!! We read the reviews, many of which stated there might be a wait, but it was worth it. Man... were they right!! Service was stellar! Food was excellent. I chose the Eggs Benedict, the hollandaise rivaled my mother's! Upon leaving we asked to see the owner, to compliment her. She immediately gave all the accolades to the staff (a sign of GREAT leadership). Then she gave me a hug... if we lived in Yakima, this would be a weekly staple for us! read more

Wow. That pretty much sums it up. The location and building doesn't seem like much from the outside, but what awaits behind the doors is pure magic. I got the huevos rancheros and it was probably the best breakfast I've had in my life. And that's saying a lot. The food is clearly made with love and attention. The menu has something for everyone with tons of different selections. And the staff....so accommodating and personable and funny. My water/coffee was never less than half full and they checked on us often without being annoying. A definite hidden gem in Yakima. Oh! And the prices are MORE than reasonable. I can't wait to go back! read more

I went to this place after my night shift work, I was greeted by owner, it looks like the family is running the business, they are so pleasant and making sure that I was happy with food, nice simple place with a very tasty food. I will go back again if I have time. read more

This place is awesome! I love the cabin like atmosphere and the staff is super friendly. I got a farmer omelet with hollandaise sauce on it, hash browns & biscuits and gravy. It was all so delicious. I wouldn't recommend the lunch food but if you want breakfast then it's a great stop. I wish it was in a better location because I always forget about it in its weird strip mall in the ghetto. read more

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Always a great breakfast place. Have been there several times and each visit has been good. Small but great atmosphere. Good service as well. read more

This was our first visit. But definitely not our last. Food was fantastic and friendly fast service. We had the chorizo skillet, out of this world! Also had peanut butter crusted French toast, YUM! Great spot, glad we took a chance! read more

Good service and okay food. Nothing special just your typical diner food. Service was excellent though. We got plenty of coffee and water refills and the waitress was very kind. read more

The food is great. The servers are friendly. The only knock is that the wait time can be a bit long during the weekends but then again that's because this place is too popular for the staff to keep up with high volume of people coming in. read more

I'm in town for a work conference. I love finding local places to get a good meal. The customer service here was impressive. So nice, always checking in, gave me space to stay and work without hovering. Good, not excellent meal. But, what can you do when you order a veggie omelet? They customized for me which I always appreciate. read more

Backwoods Cafe - Mexican Near Me - Yakima, Washington

Some of the BEST breakfast food I've had! I got the veggie skillet which was super good! And you have to try the home made salsa when you visit. The staff is also SUPER friendly and nice! Everyone needs to come here at least once for breakfast if you're in Yakima. read more

Very nice traditional Mexican breakfasts with homemade salsa. Space is small but food is good and staff is friendly and accommodating.

This is only 4 stars because this place is super busy, and the wait time is a little long depending on the day. It's worth the wait. The food is delicious and the service is great. Kid friendly and decent parking. read more

Who ever thought of grilling apples tomatoes and onions in a sandwich was brilliant. But this little place grills it with thick yummy bread and cream cheese. YUummmmmy. Great service. Saturday morning was packed. But very sweet staff and efficient service. My one star is reserved for better chairs. Not great seating. But charming decor otherwise. Defiantly a good meal. read more

Cute little place to eat. The service was fast and friendly and it had a very cozy and casual atmosphere. The food however, was very underwhelming. Nothing wrong with it, but also nothing spectacular. I will say, the scrambled eggs were done well. read more

Visiting from Seattle, This place was absolutely worth the try. I had the chorizo skillet and was soooo good. Left stuffed and with a happy tummy. The employees were very kind and even tho they were busy they worked quick to get our order. Definitely recommend! read more

Backwoods Cafe - Mexican Near Me - Yakima, Washington

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Great breakfast experience here. We were pleasantly surprised by this place. Diamond in the rough for sure. The service was friendly, helpful, and the chorizo skillet breakfast topped with poached eggs was an excellent choice. Quality ingredients and great service. Well worth trying for breakfast in Yakima! read more

Have refused to go back after our last expeirence. We used to go here quite often. Food was hit and miss and the wait was always very long, but it was close and local which we like supporting even if a little more pricey. However on our last visit (husband and I) I had a "Seize the Deal" coupon that I had paid for and was there to use. When I presented it to my waitress who was also the owner she went ballistic!! Scolding me for wanting to use it, and saying she wouldnt make any money off of me if she ALLOWED me to use it. This went on for far too long. Honestly so unprofessional to raise her voice and cause a scene, I was actually in disbelief as to the way she was acting. I bit my tounge , folded the coupon back up and couldnt wait to get out of there. I had Purchased a seize the deal coupon and off of our $35 bill (2 lunches and drinks) the discount would have only been $5. The 1 glass of soda I ordered was $3 so how was she loosing money?!? I used to reccomend her place and had quite a few lunch dates/meetings there however I refuse to pay to be degraded and treated in the manor she displayed. Disgusting! read more

I have given this place two chances now, because I really wanted to like it, but I now know that I will never be back. During my first visit they were extremely busy. It took a very long time to get our food, but it was busy and they have a sign on their tables explaining it takes them a long time to prepare food as they prepare everything fresh, yeah right! When my mom got her country fried streak, it was leathery, overlooked, and hard as a rock. It was my mom's birthday so we encouraged her to complain, which is uncharacteristic for her, because we didn't want her to have a gross meal for her b-day. So, when my mom politely complained to the waitress (who we later discovered was the owner) the woman got really mad. I mean very very angry! She yelled and made a scene. It was ridiculous! Normally, this would have been enough to make me not come back, but the owner later came back and passionately apologized, which impressed me. Also they were busy, so I figured that played into the food quality and service. Fair enough, so today I gave them another shot. Never again! First of all, the food took a long time to get out (despite there only being four other tables) and I can tell you, it was not homemade as they claim. The hash browns were of frozen Denny's variety and my biscuits and gravy were cold! And the gravy was definitely instant. The food in itself I would give maybe three stars to, because it was average, but I noticed something on my way out which sealed the deal for me permanently on the backwoods cafe. I saw a sign by the door (pictured below) which says they refuse service to anyone "especially bob brown" who, for those of you who aren't local yocals, is another local business owner. Also, let me add in here I have no relations to the brown family nor do I work for him, but I thought calling him out was so rude and unprofessional of them. The owner here is pretty petty and small considering she calls people out on the signage in her restaurant and becomes enraged when customers reasonably complain about her low quality food. So much for a hometown feel. No thanks backwoods cafe, never again. read more

Backwoods Cafe - Unprofessional sign. So rude!!!! - Mexican Near Me - Yakima, Washington

We were driving through Yakima today and we were looking for a good place to stop for food. Saw this place had a decent rating so we decided to give it a try, it's a little off the highway but not too far. The menu a typical cafe with a mix of breakfast food and lunches. The food was excellent and the service was great. The two waitress were friendly and on top of things my drink was never empty. read more

I was greeted and sat immediately when I walked in. I ordered the south skillet and fell in love. I am not a huge breakfast meat person but I decided to keep the sausage in my skillet today. Holy smokes!!! If all breakfast sausage was made this way I would be a changed woman. I ordered a roasted jalapeno and a side of salsa, was probably the choice I've made all week. This is probably my first and last time in Yakima but I will always remember how happy you made my belly read more

After finding the "free" breakfast at our hotel severely lacking, we set out to find breakfast in Yakima. Without Yelp, this might have been quite a challenge, but thankfully, as usual, the reviews were right on. After being misdirected by our GPS, we found this little gem in an unassuming strip mall after driving by it twice! That was the only disappointment of the day, though, because the food really was just as good as the reviews say it is. We arrived at 8:30 and there were only a couple of other customers seated. The staff assured me that it was NEVER like that. Things picked up and the place was rocking before we left. Hubby had the Ranchero Scramble (perfect cubed red potatoes, onion & sweet peppers, topped with scrambled eggs, with a bit of wonderful enchilada sauce). Dora brought us a side of fabulous homemade salsa to top it off, too AND it came with a deep fried jalepeno on the side. I must admit, I am a salsa snob, and Dora's is absolutely outstanding, kind of similar to mine, even. I had something I'd never seen or heard of before---french toast coated with cornflake crumbs--nice and crunchy on the outside and oh-so-satisfying to the sweet tooth. I also had a side of crisp bacon and it was perfect! Usually when I order crisp bacon, I'm not so lucky! Before we left, I chatted about food and cooking with our lovely host, Dora, and asked her about the place we intended to go for lunch. She agreed with the Yelp reviews that Los Hernanadez had great tamales, although when asked who makes the best tamales, she said, my momma! Alas, our intended lunch spot was closed for the holiday weekend, so I guess we'll have to make another trip to Yakima---and definitely another trip to the Backwoods Country Fair Cafe!!! read more

First Impression: *Similar in area (but more sparse) to Evergreen Way in Everett Wa. *The cafe is in an old beat down strip mall. Not even a mall, just a strip building. *Mexican influenced food with indoor decor of a northern Minnesotan cafe (wolves, loons, canoes, pine trees, etc.). *Not very good seating arrangements and the best table in the house was taken up by the dish boy who was on break and just reading a newspaper. *Menu is really, really hard to read. The food: Best breakfast I have had in a while, and I eat out for breakfast at least once per week in the Seattle area. I had the Ranchero omelette. Super flavorful, eggs perfect, vegetables crunchy, delicious. The enchilada sauce they put on it is really great and has a lot of pepper flavor. None was greasy including the hashbrowns. Price point is right on, 10 bucks. Service: A little slow Yakima is full of overly priced crappy food! Backwoods is a saving grace. read more

Just like many other yelpers or customers who find fault W/backwoods I was harassed and slandered by owner. not paid or dared for review. Possibly instead of having designed positions you could all do customer service. read more

To be completely honest here, the wait is insane, BUT so worth it!! I completely forgot to take a photo for this review because I attacked my food as soon as it arrived and was not disappointed. My husband and I both ordered the Ranchero Omelette (substituted with pepper jack cheese) and WOW! He has been there a few times over the years and says "the quality now is by far the best." You won't regret it. read more

I did expect more given the good reviews. French toast was good, as others have noted. Biscuits and gravy medicore: a package gravy mix with out of the bag bisciuts. You get better biscuits at Carl's Jr. Eggs, hash browns, bacon...hard to screw up. Breakfast was OK, but I'd avoid the B&G. Staff was friendly and service acceptable. I like the funky decorations. The staff needs howling wolf shirts. read more

As others have mentioned hotel breakfasts are usually lacking, as was the case at ours and so we went in search of a better option. Using Yelp as our guide we were directed to the Backwoods Cafe based on the reviews and location. Although a bit apprehensive seeing that it was located in a strip mall, we made our way in and we're directed to our choice of tables by one of the wait staff. Looking over the menu, the prices were reasonable and although the layout could have been better we finally decided on coffee, the Backwoods Cafe Special (2 eggs, 1 hotcake and 2 bacon or sausage) and the Chorizo Scramble, w/ red potatoes and corn tortillas. As we waited for our meal our coffee was refilled and topped off without wait which was nice. They also have real half and half not the fake stuff, which is a minor thing, but important for us. It did take some time for our breakfast to arrive, even though there was only one order that we could see ahead of us. They do let you know on their menu that every egg is cracked to order, so we expected it might take a little longer than usual. When our food arrived it was exactly as we ordered with no problems and very good. Light pancake, crisp bacon and scrambled eggs for me and my boyfriend said the chorizo was the best he's had. The only complaint was that the tortillas seemed to be store bought, we were hoping for homemade. Overall a great spot for breakfast! Very friendly attentive service, good food and good prices. My only suggestion would be to go when you have time, don't go expecting it to be a quick meal. read more

If you like great food, wonderful service, both at a fair price, then come to Backwoods Cafe! This is an awesome spot! I felt really annoying ordering, "Chorizo scramble with no cheese but I want to add peppers, also can i get my eggs over medium?" But Dora was super mega nice and didn't mind a bit. The menu says the scrambles come with scrambled eggs but they will cook them anyway you'd like. Also try their fresh salsa, it is DA BOMB! Do your wallet and taste buds a favor and check this place out! You won't regret it. read more

as noted in other reviews, the service was needlessly slow. They need to staff more responsibly in order to meet the rush. This is an avoidable issue. Food was ok, but just that. Nothing I couldn't make at home. read more

I stopped in here for lunch, had the mountain man burger. It was just okay. Not as big as I was expecting, especially for the price. However, the veggies were fresh. The fries tasted like the frozen crinkle cut variety. The servers were very friendly. After I ordered I noticed that the rest of the crowd was having breakfast dishes. Looks like that's the safe bet here. read more

This place is a hidden gem in a small strip mall, with a very diverse decorating scheme, very clean. Dora, the owner, and Luz our server were just wonderful. Both of them were very pleasant and willing to please. One member of our party wanted a tuna sandwich, which was not on the menu. Dora was more than happy to accommodate her request, and asked her exactly how she wanted it prepared. My friend said it was the best tuna sand she'd ever had, and all our meals were great too. Everything is cooked to order and very fresh. We went back the following morning for breakfast which we also enjoyed. Thank you for two enjoyable meals, Dora! read more

My husband & I visited the cafe for the 1st time today. We had a delightful experience! The food was wonderful, very tasty & great looking! Everyone should try it out! read more

Backwoods Cafe - Eggs & Ham breakfast & a turkey sandwich with home cooked potato chips! - Mexican Near Me - Yakima, Washington

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This is a cute small little restraunt kinda hidden. Friendly staff, quick service, good food, and lovely atmosphere. You definitely want to give it a try. They do have some unique hours, so be sure to check if they are open. read more

Backwoods Cafe - Simple breakfast and very yummy. - Mexican Near Me - Yakima, Washington

It was just ok..... Service was horrible.....It is clean for sure. They have many choices on the menu. Maybe it was what I had but not over the top great.... it was so so..... I might give it a shot again when I am back this way for sure. read more

Interesting concept on French toast. I ordered special French toast and noticed cornflakes over the bread. So I tasted and it was not that bad. Not really terrible. And orange juice was wonderful, really fresh. Would come back to order something different. read more

We always love new breakfast places and this didn't disappoint! I ordered the country fried steak skillet and it was awesome! Good portion size and the mix of gravy, potatoes with eggs on top... Yummy Highly recommend read more

The exterior isn't much to look at (it's in a strip mall) but the food is tasty! Everything we ordered was cooked perfectly and the staff was friendly and attentive. A good little spot to grab some breakfast/brunch. read more

Backwoods Cafe - Pancake w eggs and bacon on the left and eggs, hashbrowns, and bacon on the right. The biscuit in the middle was also incredible - Mexican Near Me - Yakima, Washington

I needed something hardy to get me going on this rainy morning so I stopped in. I got the biscuits and gravy with hashbrowns and eggs. It was all very tasty and the biscuits fluffy (nothing worse than heavy biscuits). Staff was also very friendly. read more

Backwoods Cafe - Mexican Near Me - Yakima, Washington

Came here for breakfast and am glad I did. There is a good variety of selections on the menu and very reasonably priced. The food and service were both great! read more