Delicious coffee and chai tea. Quaint near the water spot…read more Will be back for sure . Great sandwich menu and all day breakfast

I was so happy with this cafe! The staff was incredibly nice and the food amazing. I wasn't sure…read morehow I would feel with jam on a savory breakfast sandwich (The Olga Rising), but I am a changed woman. It was divine. Everything about the sandwich was fantastic: the biscuit was perfect, the eggs cooked well, and the Jam was just sensational as well, no notes. It was also a huge sandwich. Sadly I didn't get anything from their bakery case, and I have regrets!! It looked superb.

Let's start out with service. The young man Alex was very pleasant, helpful and friendly…read more The food was over the top good especially the French Onion Soup. One of the best I've had. I got the risotto my wife the steak. Both very good. Would definitely come here again.

I'm extremely bummed to leave such a low score. My wife and I had high hopes this would be the…read morehighlight of our time on the island (food wise). The high points: The views! The location is wonderful. Water views, downtown, so it's easy to get around. Parking was easy and even though we were early for our reservation they sat us right away. The mids- when I made the reservation online I made a note about it being a very special birthday for my wife. I did not expect anything for free, but I anticipated they might at the minimum say something. Not one person ever mentioned it. The lows. The service, well intended, but under trained. I won't list everything but the prime example is once the food was dropped the server did not show up again until we were almost done. The food was sub par. We had Miso glazed cod and French onion soup. We weren't happy with either. By the looks of reviews, our experience was not normal. We hope it is just due to going before the tourist season starts. No matter the reason, it was a big let down.

The menu is highly miss leading from the yelp post, especially for the menu pricing. Online price…read moreis $10 for my French toast of 3 slices but current menu has 4 slices for 12. Also traditional Texas toast for French toast is nice and thick, these slices are paper thin. And the overall batter lacks flavor. The side ham for $4.50 is not worth it as the ham is paper thin and maybe 2.5-3 ounces. Whereas off island the ham would be 1-3-1/2 inch thick and 5-6 ounces. Ham should also be juicy, but B.C. this is so thin it's almost like Jerky would be, and very salty. When you go into a cafe that says Organic Orange Juice you are thinking fresh squeezed, this is obviously not the case here, definitely tastes no different than the Minute Maid I get for home. The coffee is not very strong either tastes a little watered down and a slight bit chemically from maybe them not cleaning the machine very well. Service is very lacking as well. Other than taking my order the server never came to my table again not even to see if I needed a coffee refill Would not recommend this as a place to stop when visiting Eastsound.

Breakfast - Local joint with VERY FRIENDLY staff!! The place…read morewasn't anything fancy, but there were many art pieces on the walls. We only had to wait a few minutes before we were seated and the service was quick. We had good orange and cranberry juice. The breakfast burritos were BIG and filled to the brim. I had l pico, and avocado to my ham burrito and my wife added the same plus sour cream. It was reasonably priced and delicious! We were only able to eat half of our burritos which the waitstaff could tell, so they brought us a few pieces of follow with a chuckle to take home the leftovers.

Can't go wrong if you're looking for something savory or sweet. Great quiches, great pastries,…read moregreat coffees and even better staff. So friendly and welcoming. Stopped here a few times in the last week while vacationing on Orcas Island. Had a great talk with David during one of our visits. Have us lots of recommendations for bakeries down in SF and near Santa Rosa where we're from. A must stop if visiting Orcas.

It really is between 3.5 & 4 stars. The food is good here and I appreciate the Homemade pastries…read more Service is fast and friendly. Grabbing a quick bite here is worth waiting in line for a few minutes.

Last knight, we celebrated our 39th wedding anniversary. We call ahead and made a reservation with…read morea special request of being seated by a window with a view. The table that was given to us, had the most incredible and breathtaking view. Our server's name Lauren L., Gave us a wonderful experience. Her service exceeded our expectations. Thank you Lauren!! Next time we visit the island make sure that we'll look for you. Food was out of this world.

Right on the water with a great atmosphere in downtown Orcas Island. It's an easy spot for the…read morewhole family, with menu options that work for everyone. My friends loved their burgers (chicken and hamburger), and while I went with the shrimp salad, it was fine -- not bad, just more on the simple side and heavy dressing. Overall, a solid stop for the location, views, and laid-back vibe.

Truly one of the best meals I've ever had. It was upscale without being snobby and it was service…read moresimilar to being at your friend's house who's good at hosting. If you're on orcas it's a must visit. I definitely will be back if I'm ever on the island again but this meal was so good I'm debating making a special trip just to experience houlme again.

I was super excited to try Houlme - it's been nominated for a James Beard award multiple times!…read more Here's everything we ordered (June 2025): - Salad of kale, garlic & fried sourdough - Grilled & braised leeks, caramelized hazelnut, rye & roe - Black cod roasted in the wood oven, pea shoots & green garlic - Carrots glazed in hot honey, smoked yogurt - Scallop crudo, plum/chili & strawberry - POH-TAY-TOH pizza - Blutos Bane Pizza Houlme uses local ingredients and everything tastes pretty fresh! The dishes were all pretty interesting - my favorites were the carrots and the poh-tay-toh pizza. Definitely recommend making a reservation if you're on the island!

Back again and still 5/5 Evan was great at the cafe and the omelette was my go to. Great potatoes…read moreas well.

Delicious food, and very friendly service! Loved how small the menu was, made things easy. The…read morecioippino was very tasty, and perfect on a rainy day. The cocktails hit the spot and are unique. Regrettably didn't grab a photo of the breakfast sandwich - one of the better ones I've had in the Seattle area, and I eat a lot of breakfast sandwiches! Lots of gf and v options too

No hard alcohol here - sad but true. However, the appetizers make up for it! The fried MAC & cheese…read morebites hit just right paired with the fried pickles Dog friendly patio is legit, but if you bring your pup you'll miss playing pool inside. I also don't drink beer but the waitress picked a banger for me and I stayed for 2! Ambiance is that of your typical local bar - little space, big spirit! Hope your experience is as solid as mine!

Looking for someplace to have dinner and get out of our hotel room. This place was one of the…read moreonly places open on a Wednesday night. Not a disappointment. We walked in during the middle of trivia. Local crowd laughing and hollering and having a great time. This is someplace I'd hang out at if I lived in this island. We ordered a few beers and dinner while listening to the trivia. I ordered the fish and chips and my wife ordered the bacon burger. Food came quickly and was a very large portion. Service was quick and attentive.

Nice views, good food. Nice summertime choice, i believe it is closed in the mid fall to early…read moreSummer.

Had a wonderful (generous!) omelet this morning Ham,…read moremushroom and avocado. A delish latte and wonderful service. There is also a bar and a little store.

Cute cottage cocktail bar on the island. First stop on our college girls reunion trip and it did…read morenot disappoint. The ambience is cozy with a little nautical flare. Bar seating & a handful of bar top tables located inside. Self serve water crafts and a whole menu of fun cocktails and light bites with locally sourced items. The So Long Summer was a refreshing drink. The owner chatted with us and gave us the run down of all items harvested today. Blueberries being one of them, score! Definitely a must pop in to start off an island vacation.

Great ambience and drinks. Really fun to sit at the bar and watch the bartender do her thing. Light…read moresnacks, not heavy food items, so beware. We stopped before dinner to grab drinks and hummus plate - it was perfect!