I think it was the best Caprese sandwich I've ever had. Just the right amount of pesto and balsamic, on the subtle side but great combination of flavors. Really pleasant space; sweet server. I'm excited to go back! read more

A small tapas bar with a very pleasant outdoor seating area (both on a patio with shade, and on the sidewalk with less shade). We had a cider and a glass of rose - both perfectly ok, but nothing special (Bellingham dry cider, San Marzano Tramari rose). We had two salads: the Italian chopped salad, which was delicious, and a daily special salad (a watermelon salad) which was bland (basically feta chunks, lots of arugula, and chunks of watermelon which was curiously lacking in flavor). The staff was friendly and helpful, unobtrusive but available. The net of it - a wonderful atmosphere, a choice of things to drink, and one great salad, one bland salad ... I'd go back - it's only a block from the Mount Baker Theater where we went for a live music performance -- but I'd choose what to order carefully. read more

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Most of the food I've eaten here has been amazing! Love the sourdough with burrata and truffle honey! Didn't love the artichoke dip as it really didn't have any artichoke flavor. Service was ok, took a long time to be seated even though we had reservations. To be fair we did book the dining room, but opted to be seated outside because the weather was nice. Just a bit disappointed it took the server 20 minutes to clear a picnic table that only had a few items on it. read more

Quite the little restaurant, the food was great. Service was great. Took a little while to get the food but they were really busy, but it was worth the wait. Definitely will be a stop again when we're up in Bellingham. read more

While on jury duty, ran into an old neighbor (!) Also on jury duty. Both of us unfamiliar with the downtown area. In search of a warm, safe place to have a bite,we stumbled upon Bar Cicotti . Officially it's a wine and coffee bar but on Their menu we found some pasta dishes, sandwiches and even soup. Asher was our charming waiter. Even though we ultimately only ordered one sandwich to share and coffees, he treated us regally. It was so quaint and cozy.. so many details in the decorations. If you are ever downtown and need a sweet refuge, it is here! read more

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Yes, yes, and yes. The food, wine, and ambiance will have you returning for more. The sandwiches are the best I've ever had. I highly recommend the Cicotti BLT, the Meatball sandwich, and the Truffle Grilled Cheese. read more

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We always love our time at Bar Cicotti, and last night was particularly wonderful. It's always easy to rave about wonderful food, yet often it is the serving staff who make an experience what it is. Victoria, Meg and Asher--in order of appearance--were incredible! My guy has some physical challenges. With hardly a word, Victoria set about hoisting (heavy) chairs to ensure his comfort. It would have been easy to send us to that particular table where the chairs were, but the original one she chose for us had lovely greenery (Ginko Biloba tree!) and pleasant ambience, so she truly went above and beyond. Meg materialized next, and we started peppering her with questions. She confessed she was new--and she was determined to help us and gave us wonderful advice, as did Asher who was helpful to us in a special way as well. When we ordered the linguine al limone, he apologized that they had served the last helping. As we were reconsidering our options, he jetted to the kitchen and returned. "If you don't mind waiting thirty minutes..." he said. We did and, as it turned out, he knew this would be of some cost to him as he was delayed being able to clock out which he had been eager to do. He also did us a second special kindness. So we could have eaten porridge with sticks in it--the staff made our evening! And fortunately, we had much, much better than porridge and sticks! We, though only two, sampled a huge number of dishes--each five stars and beyond: Italian deviled eggs; stuffed mushrooms with pesto and a lovely, flavorful arugula salad; the aforementioned linguine al limone which was to die for; margherita flatbread which was to my liking--not too much of anything, but perfect amount for maximal flavor; Italian roasted shrimp in olive oil and seasonings that was so delicious that I asked for a spoon to get it all; and, lovely olive oil cake. My understanding is that Chef Aeyre was on. The staff clearly loved and praised her. We were so fortunately to be the lucky recipients of her talents. The wines were lovely; the atmosphere too. Plus we enjoyed the sweetness of a customer's dog. It was--in all--a divine experience. Just divine... read more

I had a fantastic cinnamon coffee and it was probably the best cup of coffee I have ever had. The service is great here and is more like a fine dinning experience than you would expect. The meatball sandwiches are amazing. It is spendy but worth it. read more

Bar Cicotti - Cinnamon late - Cafes Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

My girlfriend and I came the other night for drinks and some small bites, and this adorable spot was just up our alley! This small spot in the Whatcom Museum building has been transformed into an upscale eatery, without the upscale price tag. They do carry nicer wines if you are looking for this as well, but they had a very nice selection of wines at each price point. The waitress (dark hair, very sweet) had good recommendations off of the menu and was very helpful. We got the formaggio platter with 3 large slabs of cheese, dark bread and some nuts and honey which paired well with the wine. I cannot wait to come back and try more of the menu! read more

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Very small, but lots of outdoor seating. Went for happy hour. Quiet with nice music. Excellent house wine as happy hour offering. Unique artichoke dip with focaccia. Shared chopped salad and truffle grilled cheese. Friendly service. Attentive. Nice relaxing time. read more

Is it a coffee shop? Is it a cafe? Is it a wine bar? It's all of the above. What a great addition to our downtown Bellingham area. First impression--lots of outside seating area. Second impression-- lots of wine bottles to try. Ordered their meatball subs ($7) with an order of their apple pudding and a cannoli. The sandwich was delicious but my favorite would be the dessert. Will definitely have to go back for another cannoli and this time with a cup of their roasted coffee. Would also love to check out a few of their wine by the glass selection. Their wine menu is the largest I have ever seen. They have over 30+ reds and about 30+ whites. I was told you could do a tasting before you order your wine of choice. read more

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The food was amazing and when you're done eating your food, you always can stop by the museum. And the service was amazing. The food came so fast like say the waiter was the flash that's how fast it was. And the vibe of this place was amazing like everything was amazing. They have beautiful lights everywhere. The tables are perfect and if you like sit in that like a bar, they got a perfect bar outside in the sun. went with my mother for happy hour! read more

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Cute little place. We had a fantastic server and she took the time to answer our questions. The dishes we ordered and shared were all delicious. On a nice day, there is ample outdoor seating, otherwise the indoor space is small but very comfortable. read more

Fantastic little place! Italian deviled eggs had a nice hint of heat, pea/asparagus soup was delish, and the truffle grilled cheese was ooey gooey goodness. My only complaint was about another patron (apparently the Director of the museum...she made it known). She was quite rude to the staff! read more

Stopped in for a quick lunch before we hit the border to head home. This place is truly a hidden gem next to / kind of in the same building as the Bellingham Museum. I had the gnocchietti (I've probably spelled it wrong) and it was absolute bliss. The serving sizes were fairly large too, so I have lunch for the next day! Hubs had the Italian meatball sandwich & said it didn't disappoint. The bun was crispy on the outside & soft and chewy on the inside. The Italian meatballs were spiced to perfection. I'd definitely add the place to my list of go-to spots anytime I'm in the area! It's not quite patio season, but I can't wait to enjoy their courtyard! Our server was lovely, and very attentive. The overall vibe of this place is spot on. read more

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I didn't have the best experience here. We were excited about certain dishes, and each time we ordered them we got the okay. I would say our server came back no less than 4 times to say "I'm sorry but we don't have that". It wasn't an issue of selling out because it was a Tuesday and the place was relatively slow. Our server said they were out of things we wanted so often that I think it would have been way more appropriate to approach the table initially and just say "hey we don't have half the menu or specials." At least then we could have decided to stay or go elsewhere. We also saw our server sparingly, and never got a water refill even when she was there. I love Storia Cucina, so I am quite disappointed at this "sister" establishment being so lack luster in comparison. read more

This amazing little cafe is hidden inside the Lightcatcher building. It faces the courtyard next to the beautiful glass wall and has both indoor and outdoor seating. We came after visiting the FIG with our kiddos. No high chairs but we made do. Our daughter loved the Bombolini and running around the courtyard! The food was excellent - I would expect nothing less from the same owners as Storia Cucina. Pick from sandwiches, salads, pastas, meat and cheese platters, and other snacks. They also have a great selection of beverages, including wine, beer, cider, cocktails, and mocktails. Will definitely be back! read more

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I love Bar Cicotti, I want it to thrive and be great. The menu and concept are phenomenal. However, the service has been pretty lackluster our last few times in. It can take a long time to be acknowledged when you walk in the door, even when it's slow. We've been mostly forgotten about on more than one occasion when we were interested in ordering more food/drinks, but eventually just kinda' gave up. We've even just left because no one ever came back to take our order. It can be disheartening with so many employees behind the counter and not many occupied tables--I'm not talking about a packed house. Maybe it's more of a self-service bar and I've got the concept wrong? Either way, a little confusing. I'd like to give you my money! :) read more

Had the pleasure of trying several food choices here and all were absolutely delicious! My favorite was the meatball sandwich. It looked a bit small but it actually was super filling. Highly recommend! I also tried the deviled eggs and a cannoli and both were very tasty. I'm definitely excited to go back and try more food items, especially their coffee! The place is a bit tight. It's more of a quick bite vibe than a dinner sit down. Only disappointment was when I walked in I stood at the door for a minute confused as to where to pick up an order. As you walk in there is a sign to wait to be seated, so I waited. After a minute of realizing I wasn't getting acknowledged I had to ask where to pick up my food even though there were 2 gentleman standing behind the counter that clearly saw me. Their were also 2 gals yet they were exceptionally attentive and sweet. No complaints there! I'm big on customer service and it may be because they're a newer business but definitely something worth improving. Hopefully my next visit will be better! :) read more

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A cozy space created by the owner of Storia Cucina, where you can have a glass of wine, a cup of coffee and any number of small plates (variety of cheeses, etc); to pasta offerings. The risotto was light a creamy, and the rigatoni with a dollop of ricotta ( loved that bit of extra) was excellent. The caprese sandwich was very good as well. Located in the museum, it also features an al fresco experience, when the weather cooperates. Bravo! read more

Champagne was excellent. My mushrooms were undercooked. Every time I go here something is a little off but the staff is always friendly and the wine and cocktails are good. I wish they were more consistent. read more

I want to start by saying our waiter was great and provided great service. We were told there was one cook in the kitchen who I am sure was working hard but obviously need some additional assistance. We were behind a group of 17 which were seated despite the cafe being a small establishment. We were told this is a newer restaurant so we hoping this review helps to set the cafe in the future up for success. We were excited to see this cute little cafe but were disappointed that our food took over two hours to come out on in addition to the fact that over half the menu was unavailable. We sat outside and were chilly and had to wait a while to get a heater working. We received our appetizer but were not impressed with a kinda strange single burrata that took about an hour to come out. We then were told our pasta that we ordered was out so they changed our order and brought it to us after 2 hours- a weird combination of two pastas covered in oil with old basil. The flavors were strange and not good. Our friend ordered pizza which was obviously pre-made, barely heated with burned toppings and quite small. We had to ask it to be reheated after it took over 2 hours to arrive. . We were offered a 10% discount for the inconveniences but still ended up paying $50 per person for a lacklustre meal. This is an expensive place. I give 2 stars for the waitstaff and the cute location of the cafe. read more

Awesome, Awesome, Awesome. Let the spousal unit enjoy the fabulous Whatcom Museum, while you enjoy an adult, or not, libation and amazing food. Actually please make sure to visit the museum, both locations, yourself....the cafe is really a bonus. The courtyard is perfect during covid. If you get a chance, watch the amazing culinary skills being executed by one incredible Chef de' Octopus. It's a orchestration of a constant moving hands. Plating is carefully thought out and executed. It's hard to realize that this is all being done in about 15 Sq ft! Specials all week and a great happy hour 2-6. The Italian street sandwich is amazing, during happy hour. Small, but loaded with flavor. Save time, order 2. read more

Quiet place in the heart of downtown Bellingham. I Enjoyed a light snack and drink after work. Small intimate friendly place adjoining the Whatcom Museum. Refreshing stop after a day in town. read more

Everything was fantastic! Visited in the afternoon for snacks and drinks and the outdoor seating was excellent. Looking forward to trying the coffee. read more

They open at 9:00 a.m., not 8:00 a.m. They use Caffe Umbria coffee -- one of my favorites -- so my cortado was delicious. The location is right next to the Lightcatcher. read more

Quite a tasty grilled cheese sandwich and a nice wine list in the afternoon. Great service in this time of upheaval...

We grabbed a seasonal green salad while we waited for our table at Storia Cucina and it was delicious. The waitress was wonderful!

Lovely outdoor seating and friendly service. Will definitely return for more than a glass of wine.

I've visited a several times and my favorites are the deviled eggs, burrata toast, and the truffle grilled cheese - delicious! Their cappuccinos are wonderful as well. Love the light and bright atmosphere! read more

Great dinner with even better service. This restaurant is just opening and definitely worth checking out. The burrata and rigatoni were excellent especially paired with the wines selected on the menu. Highly recommend giving this place a try! read more

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Came to Bar Cicotti for dinner when the museum was closed, so I had to walk around the corner to find the outside door. Indoor dining is limited, so you may want to make a reservation. Wasn't a huge fan of the three red wines I tried, however the food was delicious-- I ordered the burrata toast which was elegantly decadent. read more

I love this place. Great chai and all the food I've tried is best meatball sandwich I've ever had.

Amazing food and service! The staff went above and beyond to accommodate our party of 6 for my daughters 21st birthday. The waiter was patient with all of our questions while making excellent recommendations! The food was the closest to authenticate Italian that I've had since my trip to Italy! We will absolutely be back! read more

I had no idea this place existed. A friend recommended it, and I'm glad we checked it out. The owner visited our table and was very personable. Everything on the menu is really good. You can tell the chef really thought about everything on the menu. The meat and cheese charcuterie was excellent and reminded me of Europe. Will definitely go back to this hidden gem. read more

Warm and welcoming staff, lovely atmosphere, delicious food, and great wine selection. A perfect go-to place to for an evening glass!

We came here to wait for a table at a nearby restaurant and ended up staying. Small menu but well curated. Nice selection of wine with a broad flavour profile. This place is about flavours above all with a strong and traditional Italian cafe heritage. read more