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    Blue Bird Cafe

    3.3 (181 reviews)
    Open 5:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    BRISKET Hash!!!
    Nellie C.

    I might single-handedly be keeping the #BACON industry, in business! Well, at least at The Bluebird Cafe & Diner ( @bluebirdcafe_arlington ), in Arlington, WA! It's my favorite place, to get my bacon fix, in my #pancakes , in my #waffles and in my #cinnamonrolls , yup.....CINNAMON ROLLS (the bacon maple kind)! It may take me several days to finish one, but it's because I won't share it and, it's that yummy nummy! I promise! There is something about small town diners, that know how to make everything extra delicious and keep customers comin' in! I can't pinpoint just one reason, for this place, other than the extra love, they sprinkle, on every dish, but I'm here for it! It might be the #BaconWaffles or Cheese Covered Breakfast Burrito or Brisket & Potatoes Hash, idk...but definitely make sure to come early, because the crowds get crazy and, they are hooongry!!! I would also call in your cinnamon roll order early, because they run out of them early too! #BluebirdCafe&Diner #ArlingtonWA #breakfast #brunch #lunch #dinner #cafestagram #localfavorite #smalltownlivin #smalltownlovin #supportlocal #supportsmallbusinesses Instagram: @NelzLovesIt

    Full Order Biscuits and Gravy Breakfast Combo

    Oh! Good Gravy! Before I even walked in the door, they won me over. Street parking right up front, no hassle! Yes, thank you! Then I walked in and saw the sign "seat yourself", don't mind if I do! I found a booth and was immediately greeted with menus, water and place settings. The food? I usually have a sweet tooth for breakfast but this morning I went savory and Oh Good Gravy! Their portions are all American! I got the biscuits and gravy and they had to serve it on two plates the portions were so generous. In this day and age I'm used to paying $20+ for breakfast but I rarely feel like I'm getting the bang for my buck. Well, bang bang bang! This place nailed it. Add on welcoming hometown hospitality to boot. I will definitely be back. Thanks Blue Bird

    Corned beef hash...looks & tastes like it's from a can
    Zabrina G.

    Ambiance was great, it's a seat your self situation so when it's a 50 minute wait at the Stilly Diner this is the place to go. Service was great, very friendly. My husband got the chicken fried steak with hash browns, toast, & over easy eggs. I split the "corned beef hash" with my mother in-law, also with over easy eggs and a biscuit. Biscuit was great, really big, exactly what you'd want. The hash was odd...the meat was finely minced like it was from a can of corned beef & I think they forgot a hash has potatoes in it. Do not get this if you like a good corned beef or a good hash. The chicken fried steak though was really good. The breading and fry was perfect.

    Chicken fried steak
    Christopher R.

    Tough one to rate. Some ups and downs. We walked in and just stood there. We had never been there before and there was no sign. Do we wait to be seated or seat ourselves? After 5 minutes, someone finally said to sit wherever we liked. The waitress was friendly and upbeat. I ordered the chicken fried steak breakfast. When asked how I wanted my eggs, I said over medium because most places undercook eggs. This was no exception. They came over easy, which is what I wanted. The portion for the chicken fried steak was huge. It was placed on top of the gravy which kept it crispy until the end. Smart move. The food was not very hot but no big deal. The hash browns were oily. Ease up. Overall, a standard diner experience.

    Corned Beef Hash. So good.
    Lee C.

    The food is pretty amazing. Def has that home cooked feel and taste. We had to wait a substantial time for our food to come out but it was well worth the wait. This place IS busy. The wait staff did an amazing job keeping us comfortable while we waiting. There's lots of historical literature and some trivia to keep the mind busy. The Cafe has that small town feel. Very charming. I knocked down a star for the bathroom. It's pretty rough in there. ‍. Will for sure be coming again.

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    Great service, the food was pretty much what we expected..typical cafe menu. Booths were very snug for three people.

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    Nice portions, staff is friendly and food quality is great! Prices are a little high so i recommend don't take a huge group!

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    This is the place for Great Coffee, Wonderful Breakfast and Friendly Staff! WOW the food was as Ordered and quick!

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    Great food and service! Centrally located and perfect place for breakfast. Lots of seating and a trip back in time.

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    Great breakfast. We are residents of Arlington & enjoy going to the Blue Bird for breakfast.

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    Wonderful food with fantastic service. A great early morning breakfast with down home ambience. I'll be back !!

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    Service great Breakfast is awesome and you will not go away hungry! Lunch menu just as good!

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