Cakes By Felicitations

Have I ever told you how much I love Lavendar flavored ice cream? And Yo! Friday Harbor's double…read morescoop of this fragrant deliciousness didn't disappoint. While waiting for the departing ferry at Friday Harbor, we left our car parked in the ferry queue and hoofed it a few blocks to this cute little ice cream shop. The staff were super friendly - summer vacation kids working tourist season - but they were kind, engaged, and knowledgeable about flavor selection. And, oh my goodness... the flavors to choose from! This shop serves Lopez Island Creamery ice cream, and if you can, always opt for the seasonal flavors. They had Blackberry Lavender, Lavender, Mountain Huckleberry, Strawberry Fudge Brownie and more. I opted for 2 scoops of Lavender and was not disappointed! Cold, creamy, oh-so fragrant, but without an overpowering medicinal lavendar taste. It was perfect, and so refreshing in the hot summer sun. Make sure you take an opportunity to get some Lopez Island Creamery products while visiting the San Juan Islands. I saw their products available in grocery stores and several restaurants, but do support Yo! Friday Harbor if you can. It's conveniently located next to the ferry and you just can't beat that!

Lopez island ice cream served daily! With an hour to wait for the ferry it was only natural on a…read moresunny day to crave the creamy goodness of ice cream. I hopped out of my car and right over to Yo! The huckleberry/blackberry ice cream here is a must! Even though you can now buy Lopez Island ice cream in pints in most Seattle grocery stores, somehow it tastes better fresh scooped by somebody else! Prices were reasonable and the service was A+!

Pecan praline

Yum they have Lopez Island ice cream

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Chocolate truffle

Sweet Retreat & Espresso

4.6(48 reviews)

My wife and I stopped by and got her a coffee, which she loved! We also decided to split a…read moresandwich. Turkey bacon ciabatta. So fresh and delicious!! Very friendly service.

This was the cutest little coffee shop! You can tell the locals love this place and it's their…read morehidden gem. The owner is very witty and puts a smile on all the customers faces. We were visiting Friday Harbor for the first time and this place makes me want to be a local! Absolutely loved the feel! I ordered a breve English toffee and it hit the spot! The breakfast burritos were also the best way to start the day. I recommend this place for anyone wanting good and quick coffee/breakfast. :)

Bacon & Bacon/Sausage burrito

Breakfast Sandwich on Ciabatta

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Street view.

Friday Harbor Ice Cream Co.

3.2(91 reviews)

This place only takes cash so be forewarned. The other thing is that you aren't allowed samples so…read moreknow what flavor you want before ordering. The lines are a bit long as well. Personally, I think their ice cream is okay. Their best flavor is Cheesecake Huckleberry but other than that, all their ice cream is ordinary. I'd recommending waiting and going to different locations for ice cream.

Great service and delicious ice cream ( London Fog!!!). Cute shop and good service. This spot…read morerocked--we've been here many times over the years and will be back for more.

Double mint chocolate

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Bunny Tracks ice cream

San Juan Island Brewing

4.2(456 reviews)

0.1 mi

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We stopped by San Juan Brewery while on the Friday Harbor Island. It was a Sunday, we were seated…read moreright away and were approached by a server promptly. We ordered our beers first then our food. Dogs were allowed outside on the patio, they even had a grass area right next to the tables for pet convenience. Children were present, so family friendly. Inside the noise level with typical brewery with tvs. They had beers fridges for to go beers. We enjoyed our beer, food, and our time.

Our waitress was super great, very friendly and gave us good recommendations on beers based on our…read morepreferences. I got their Yachter's Daughter and it was light and fresh. For food, we got their Dinner Island Proscuitto and it was loaded with prosciutto. I would have liked more fresh basil (maybe even fresh ones) on top. Their Cesar salad was well dressed and had loads of cheese. It was kind of busy, but they had plenty of seats and service was quick.

The Bar

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Riptide Cafe

4.4(53 reviews)

0.3 mi

Little cafe right by the water! The girls working were very…read morefriendly and patient with us while we decided on our order. Got the salted blackberry and the vanilla latte, both iced and with oat milk. Decent flavor profile for each drink, though the espresso was a little bitter. Overall good visit with a nice ambiance in the cafe, enjoying our drinks and watching boats in the harbor.

I grabbed breakfast at Riptide Cafe while visiting the San Juan Islands and really enjoyed it. I…read morehad the avocado toast, berry blast smoothie bowl, and a latte. Everything was fresh and delicious. The smoothie bowl was especially good, packed with berries and a nice crunch from the granola. It is a little on the pricier side, but that's kind of expected given the location right by the pier. Overall, a solid spot if you're looking for a good coffee and something healthy to eat while taking in the view.

Posey sandwich

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Iced Coconut/White Chocolate Mocha

Salty Fox Coffee

4.2(163 reviews)

Had my best lemonade matcha here! So refreshing and perfectly sweet…read more This is a cute little spot near the ferry, we came here after parking our car in line. The staff are friendly. The sitting area isn't very spacious, so you might overhear conversations from other tables.

We came here for their food, and didn't order coffee. It's a great location being right next to the…read moreferry line and a great view to watch the cars drive off the ferry boat. It can get busy so be wary of time if you're ordering right before you're supposed to get onto the ferry. It says it's dog friendly on Yelp, but I wasn't sure if that meant inside or outside only. I asked the barista while my husband waited with the dog outside, and the barista sounded kind of hesitant or super enthused on dogs inside so we decided to just have him outside while we ordered food and ate in our car. We're not people that must have their dogs everywhere but noticed the town was super dog friendly, so we thought we double check. It was cold so we didn't eat on their patio. But if the weather was warm it could have been great! I got the lox bagel and it was delicious. Generous amount of cream cheeses. My husband got their pesto bowl, and he said it lacked seasoning and it needed at least more salt and pepper and it was kind of small.

Picture on the wall

Sausage breakfast burrito

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Outside seating

JP’s Restaurant And Bar

3.8(12 reviews)

0.1 mi

I think this might be the only place open late on San Juan island…read more We came here around 8:30pm and were told they only had pizza. So we chose a large hal half vegetarian and meat lover since I'm a carnivore while my partner is a vegetarian. The meat lover half did not disappoint me. You can see three different kinds of meat on top, which made the flavor and texture of the pizza more fun and tasty. The staff were friendly and helpful too. Definitely keep this place on your list if you're looking for some late night food when visiting San Juan island.

I expect to be ripped off eating in Friday Harbor but the portion sizes here are enormous and the…read moreprices are pretty reasonable. Friendly service. And you can bowl or play pool. Recommend this place,

Free chips if dining in

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Rocky Bay Cafe

3.9(509 reviews)

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Strong robust coffee, good stick to your ribs breakfast and good playlist on 70-90's music. Love…read morethey offer a big breakfast menu with dishes like chili relleno omelette and chilaquiles. Our veggie omelette, potatoes and English muffin were hearty and yummy. Will be sure to come every am on our next visit to SJI. Great locals diner vibe! The server was great!

Staff are friendly and attentive, this is a cute local café for breakfast…read more On the first day I had a two egg breakfast. I chose the one called "Healthy Start" because when I travel I'd like to have some veggies or fruit on a daily basis to keep a good bowel movement iykyk. Honestly, I was kind of disappointed with the fruit I got. The strawberries were sour, the cantaloupe looked like a 38 year single dad had just pulled an all nighter and then headed for an 8 hour shift, and the pineapple was ok. The over easy eggs were good. They were actually eggy in a good way. You know how sometimes you have an egg and it literally doesn't taste like anything? That was not the case here. The bacon was the best, it was thick-cut yet crispy. And the sourdough was sourdoughing. My partner had the huevos on our first day, he said it was okay. On the second day, I had oatmeal. I don't know why, but when I read the menu, the oatmeal sounded so much exciting. But when I actually got it, it looked kind of boring, just like the one I make at home. It was good and did the work though. My partner had the "today's special," velvet cake toast. He said it was too chocolatey and the portion wasn't that big for the price. I had one bite, and honestly, I was fine with the chocolatey taste. So if you're a chocolate fan, you might want to try it, otherwise skip it. I guess if I had ordered my usual two egg breakfast, it would probably have been great.

Chilaquiles

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Vic's Drive In

3.5(57 reviews)

0.3 mi

Super nice, great customer service, good is really yummy! you should definitely stop by for a quick…read morebite

This long-standing family-owned diner has a lot of historic charm and the service is a real…read morestandout. The cashier was incredibly friendly and detailed when I asked about the history of the establishment. The food is unfortunately average, and for the price point my chicken Caesar salad could have more chicken. Still I'd consider returning the next time I visit the island to support this local business and enjoy the wonderful service again.

Interior

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Island Wine Company

4.3(21 reviews)

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A fun place to wine tase. We popped in to enjoy some local flavor and were greeted with a fun and…read morefriendly proprietor. No change to taste their wines, just by donation which was as refreshing as their wines. Great gift shop items as well

A small, quaint local wine and related sundries shop -- with free wine tasting (three wines), and…read moremore for a donation. Close to the Friday Harbor ferry dock. The proprietor was an engaging conversationalist who made the experience delightful.