Introduced my friend to Cecelia's, he was very impressed with the food, service and atmosphere, told me he would be coming back soon.

Visiting from Connecticut, we were looking for a great restaurant and came across Cecilia. The food was very good from the carrot app to the mushroom pasta and halibut. The service was wonderful and the ambiance, appropriate. Celcilia offers a culinary experience, not your normal fare restaurant. read more

Came here for brunch with a girlfriend and I really appreciated all the vegan options they had and the coffee was delicious as someone who doesn't drink coffee like that! They have oat milk for those who are dairy free and their vegan chorizo was very delicious! They even gave us a free dessert to take home so I would highly recommend this place to go for brunch either with a few friends or by yourself to get a nice book. Brunch is kind, brunch is fine I am happy anytime my friend and I find a classy place to dine read more

Cecilia - Vegan Plate I Built - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

I normally don't highlight any issues I have on yelp and save my posts for great experiences, however I'd like this to be a good learning lesson. There needs to be training done for hosts in regard to being aware and their attentiveness. She was very friendly. However when she filled the water glasses, she spills on the table and doesn't say anything nor does she wipe it down. Food was great and service was awesome but this was something that I found odd. I used to be a host and server when I was younger and I currently oversee businesses. I also like to use my personal experience as learning lessons to my employees, by teaching them to be observant, alert, and aware. Unfortunately this is something I will have to add to my list of unpleasant restaurant experiences that I will share. read more

Cecilia - Nice hostess, however doesn't realize she spilled or didn't pay attention. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

TL;DR: a great place for a celebratory meal. Food is fresh and carefully prepared. Parking: shared lot, can be pretty busy and full during peak hours. Atmosphere: upscale diner feel. Service: reservations highly recommended, wait to be seated, order at the table, you will be watered, if you are celebrating something you will receive a complimentary card and a treat, check brought to you. Menu: photo-less but lists what you will receive when you order the item. The food here is legit. Nothing is overcooked or under cooked and everything tasted fresh out of the kitchen. Bravo! *slow claps* read more

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Met a friend here for lunch on a weekday at 11:30am. It was quite busy; I was glad we had made reservations. Service was quick and very attentive. There were a lot of plants and windows, and a sort of urban industrial meets farmhouse maximalism decor. They have an upscale, brunch-type menu, with lots of options on the breakfast and lunch side of things. I went with the house berry lemonade and the Brunch Burger with fries. My friend had the breakfast burrito. My lemonade was delicious, not too tart and not too sweet. The burger was awesome; super yummy with bacon, a fried egg and layers of additional flavor from a tomato jam and garlic aioli. Swiss cheese and greens rounded out a rich, well executed burger. The fries were skinny and crisp, very tasty. My friend's burrito was a hit too, served wet style with what looked like a green chile sauce. This was a great choice for a brunch-y lunch catching up with good friend. read more

Cecilia - The Brunch Burger with fries. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

Wow!! What an amazing experience. I came in on a Tuesday morning around 9am. I asked to be seated out in the courtyard patio area. I was the only one out there. Senenecca my waitress did a wonderful job of getting me something to drink and taking my order. I pretty much knew what I wanted before I got there as I had seen the chicken fried steak already on Yelp reviews and was really wanting that. I must have had the best service ever. The busboy came out and asked me if I wanted a coffee. They came to refill my water a few times. They even gave me for a first time customer the donuts with a sweet strawberry sauce on them. I had one prior to them delivering my chicken fried steak. The chicken fried steak came out with a really good gravy over the top along with some chopped up potato chunks that I think were deep fried. I got some ketchup and some hot sauce along with a couple eggs over medium. Everything was delicious and it was great experience. I cannot wait to go there again and try the omlette or the eggs Benedict. I really liked the hostess. I did not get her name but as soon as I walked in she met me at the front podium and asked me for a table or at the bar. I asked if I could go outside and she said sure and immediately poured me a glass of water and led me outside. She was a pleasure to talk with for the short time we spoke. She even delivered the donuts Try this place out. You will like it.. read more

Cecilia - So good - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

On a busy lunch in the weekend, we were able to be seated immediately after coming in. We've been here one other day and the first time my boyfriend and I came in we were welcomed with abuelita's doughnuts. Their berry compote was tart with the powdered sugar balancing out the sweetness. I got their house Benedict and their sauce was creamier than what I'm used to but still delicious. Their gravy was also packed with flavor. I enjoy my experience each time I come back. read more

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Gluten-free review We've ended this place a few times and these are the pictures I can find but we love this place. It's delicious. They have gluten-free. The service is great and the ambience is a thumbs up for me. The pancakes were yummy and I was so happy to have the option. The breakfast burger was absolutely divine!! Please go try it. It's delicious. read more

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For my 1,000 review, I wanted someplace special and Cecilia did not disappoint. It was our 41st wedding anniversary and we were promptly seated without a reservation. The service staff asked if we were there for a special occasion and we told them it was our anniversary and they brought us some complimentary ricotta doughnuts. 5/5 for the service and the doughnuts. Then venue is upscale worthy of a special occasion. I got the short rib chilaquiles $23 and it was very good 5/5. Definitely in the top 4 in the PDX metro. Pretty generous portion too. The Bloody Mary was good too. The Couve needed an upscale Portlandia style brunch place and Cecilia is it. Yeah, Lapella was a huge pandemic loss but now we have Cecilia. Being a senior living on a pension during these inflationary times, I usually eat at home for brunch. You know, eggs, bacon and Korean ramen. LOL Hey, it's really tasty. BUT, for a special occasion CECILIA IS THE ONE!!! Check it out. read more

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First time for breakfast here. Our server was super friendly and told us his top three recommendations. We sat at a long table meant for walk in customers. I ordered the steak and eggs it was cooked to perfection. read more

Cecilia - Steak and eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

I've been waiting to try this place and I finally got the chance. Make a reservation! This place is fast moving and very popular. You may have to drive around the lot a few times to find a parking spot, but just be patient, one will open up. There's indoor and outdoor patio seating. For first timers, they bring a complimentary serving of ricotta donuts with powdered sugar and a berry compote. They were good- light and fluffy. I had the steak and eggs, both seasoned well and their chimichurri sauce was a nice touch. I had dressed field greens on the side. My friend had the shrimp and grits and said they were different, but flavorful. They opted for scrambled eggs instead of the over easy. Overall, definitely enjoyed the cuisine and would go back! read more

Just moved to the area. On the hunt for a nice (bougie) breakfast / brunch location. Actually saw a YouTuber review of Cecilia. First impressions was the decor was funky, but familiar - chandeliers in the entry were adorbs. Had the famed donuts - so very good - warm jam was outstanding. Then had the Chilaquiles - now this dish is complex - and so much *could* go wrong - soggy tortillas - bland sauce - tough meat. Cecilia's rendition knocked my taste buds out of the park - The short rib was flavorful, tender, and oh so delicious - the meat could have been on a plate by itself, and it would have been dreamy - the eggs were done wonderfully - the tortillas still had some crunch to them - the sauce was outstanding and complimentary, avocados were fresh and perfect. The coffee was also very delicious. KT / Katie was our server, this was the first time we had visited, she made the whole visit perfect from start to finish. Will ask for her by name. read more

Cecilia - THE DONUTS! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

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Great service and nice atmosphere inside. Outside you are in a grocery store strip mall. The food was good/ok and wasn't hearing anyone really rave about their meal. I got the halibut fish and chips and the batter was heavy and nothing special. It said beer battered but had no flavor at all. I normally love halibut but it was just lost in this thick batter. So for the price try something else. The Parmesan fries were good. If I lived nearby I might try it again and pick another dish. read more

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One of the more bustling brunch places in Vancouver. It's usually packed on weekends so you'll want to make a reservation in advance. The service is always stellar, with waitstaff checking in constantly. The food comes hot, flavorful, and fresh. The ambiance is lively and upbeat, exactly as you'd expect at a popular brunch spot. read more

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Cecilia is where I go if I'm in the mood for a nice brunch but feeling too lazy to drive across the river. Their ambience and food offerings are relatively high-end, but for the price I'm not sure the value is there. I recommend the shrimp and grits or the chilaquiles. The Bloody Mary is also pretty decent. Service is always attentive and friendly. They get busy so I'd recommend either getting there early or making a reservation. read more

Had another great dining experience at Cecilia today. We are usually here closer to opening. Today we were a little late and the place was packed. I didn't know that they took reservations, which is probably a good idea during peak hours. Nevertheless, they got us right in. Our server was pleasant (Alex) and our order was taken promptly. I noticed how many tables were there for birthdays, etc. Cecelia's is the perfect place for a celebration. (they bring out abuelitas donuts with a candle...so cute). I ordered the fried chicken and waffle, which I have never had before. It was delicious. The chicken was so nicely seasoned, crisp, and moist. The waffle was great, too, served with a homemade syrup. Hub had the seared pork burrito which was ample and tasty. The pork was so tender and flavorful. Our meal with coffee only came to under $40. For the quality of food, ambiance, and great service, you cannot beat Cecelia. read more

Cecilia is a wonderful brunch spot. Been here multiple times & the food and service are amazing! You really can't go wrong with anything off the menu- I've had their fried chicken and waffles, steak and eggs, you name it... everything is delicious! Not to mention, it's also decorated so fabulous. read more

Cecilia - The Chicken & Waffle - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

First of all, parking here on a Friday for lunch was a huge pain in the arse. Parked at the Fred Meyer close by and didn't have any issues. First time coming to Cecilia's and it was hoping. My friend and I got the chiliqualies or hower you spell it and it was delicious. The meat on top was the seller. Wasn't as fond of the red sauce, I guess my palate prefers green. Other friend got the chicken fried steak. We both like diner food and this was a little bit bougier than that. Waitress was on point. I would come here again and try something else. Wait time was 30 min for part of 3 but we were seated within 15 min. read more

Cecilia - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

The food is actually REALLY good. Decorated nice, friendly service, flowers on the table. All that jazz. Honestly one of the best spots in Vancouver. read more

Cecilia's is simply a wonderful restaurant in every way! Our dinner last night was the proof of that, because the real test of a restaurant (or any business) is not how they handle things when everything goes right, but how they handle things when something goes wrong. We had chosen Cecilia's to celebrate a friend's birthday because it is our favorite restaurant. As part of the celebration, we brought to the restaurant the night before an ice cream cake with a picture on top to be served for dessert. By a completely innocent error (much regretted by the person who made it), the cake was placed in the refrigerator instead of the freezer, and it melted. However, the staff at Cecilia's, upon discovering the mistake, immediately did every possible thing to rescue our celebration. The manager raced off to the ice cream store to get a cake that was even bigger than the one we had purchased. The hostess brought us a complementary appetizer and later, a complementary serving of their specialty dessert in addition to the replacement cake. But most importantly, the entire staff made it clear that they would do ANYTHING possible to make up for that innocent and very human error. And they did! Things go wrong unavoidably in life. And sometimes, that's when people show how truly exceptional they are...if they are. The folks at Cecilia's are truly exceptional in everything they do -- food, surface, ambience, and hospitality. They are still our favorite restaurant...and now, more than ever! read more

Their menus (lunch/brunch, dinner) change every few months. Some items stay, some are taken off and replaced with new offerings. And, sometimes, they will create a new variation of an existing food. Service is relatively consistent (good), with the servers being very friendly and attentive, no matter how busy the restaurant is. They (used to?) have complimentary Habuelas Doughnuts for first time visitors and people celebrating a special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc). They still do that for special occasions, but maybe they have stopped doing it for 1st time visitors, because three server asked if we had been there before... I said "I have, but this is my friend's first time." The table next to us got free birthday doughnuts, but my friend did not. I strongly recommend reservations, even mid-week! They are very busy all the time. read more

Cecilia - Menu Lunch/Brunch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

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What an amazing place! They are busy and I see why. Menu is fantastic and food is even better. On this day Bestie, mini bestie and me had brunch here during the holidays last year lol 27th 2025 Dec! We all tried the brunch burger! It was delicious. No complaints here. The ambiance was wonderful. I can't wait to try everything on this menu. If you know; that these are the same owners as Amaro's Table. If you've never been it's another fantastic place. It's a must try downtown Vancouver. Shout out to your team Cece's ya'll are killing the restaurant industry here in my hometown. Love it!!!!!!!!! If I could give you 10 stars. I would. read more

Cecilia - Brunch burger - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

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We came for the food (Mother's Day brunch) as we heard it was great; and it was! Chicken and waffles, eggs benny and hash were all great options. Drip coffee is also delicious. Cody D., our server stood out the most. He was amazing!!! 10/10 experience as highly recommend! read more

Cecilia - Birthday Treat - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

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We were lucky to be able to make a reservation here on short notice. Was visiting with family from out of town. I recommended this location. I had heard of it, but had not tried it yet. Great choice. First of all you must order the breakfast appetizer - abuelita's doughnuts. You may end up ordering two. Sooooo good. I ordered the seafood omelette, which was outstanding. My neice ordered the house benedict. Let's just say she VERY happy with her choice. They were very busy, being a holiday weekend. The service was very good. Our waiter Cody did a great job. The seating and ambiance was very comfortable. Would highly recommend. read more

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I came here for brunch on a weekend, and it was busy. Luckily a reservation was made here. It was my first time trying Cecilia's. We got the abuelita's doughnuts to share, and I got a fried chicken & waffle. The doughnuts are ricotta doughnuts with a berry compote and powdered sugar on top. The donuts on the inside are very soft and moist, definitely recommend. For the fried chicken & waffle, the chicken was fried perfectly and had perfect amount of seasoning on it. The waffle was fluffy as well. In addition to the dishes, also tried their house berry lemonade which had a mix of berries in the lemonade. It was not too sweet and a bit tart which I liked. Overall, very good experience here and will come back. read more

Cecilia - Chicken and Waffles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

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Took a few friends with me and had the pasta al funghi and the roasted carrots. The pasta was good but overload of pancetta which I left quite a bit behind. Service and ambience was pleasant as always. read more

Cecilia - Roasted carrots - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

Cecilia is a serving a very memorable brunch experience in Vancouver. It setting a new standard for morning dining in the area. The atmosphere is gorgeous, trendy, and welcoming, but the food is the star of the show. If you like Bloody Marys then I would highly recommend ordering their spicy version. It's expertly mixed, perfectly seasoned, and delivers a fantastic, noticeable kick. I drained that thing in record time. For food, the French Toast is truly divine. It is a huge portion of melt-in-your-mouth goodness. Iit's something you'll want to order for the table and share so you can try other delicious items. The service is exceptional, with attentive and friendly staff who make the entire experience feel special. Go treat yourself! read more

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Well lets see, 1st off the place is warm and inviting for a slightly more upscale restaurant with great outdoor seating which is so nice this time of year. The food we had was great, fresh, tasty, and full of flair.. The prices for breakfast are a touch higher than the normal run of the mill places, but the food, atmosphere and service is worth it.. The best part of our visit was our server ( Cody ) who was so very attentive , friendly and had such a warm demeanor and sense of humor.!!! If we could clone this guy we'd have him everywhere we went out..Pay him well...Please read more

We finally got to Cecelia to try their dinner. Note--they no longer serve happy hour. We sat in a booth in the bar and ambiance is lovely. Except, why do they have a tv with a football game on? Doesn't seem like the vibe. It wasn't very busy on a Sunday evening at 6:30, but we had made a reservation and were sat immediately. Our server was Brittany, the bartender. She was excellent! Knowledgeable about the menu and made fantastic cocktails. I had the Ondine and the hubs had the espresso martini, both were delish! We split the scallop appetizer and the mushroom pasta with grilled chicken. The scallops came with four and I cannot say enough about the flavors and seasoning--divine!!! Seared to perfection! They split the pasta onto two plates for us and forgot the chicken, so Brittany made sure they brought an extra serving for us, such excellent customer service! I had enough left over for lunch tomorrow. The pasta was very good too. Brittany then brought us a plate of their signature doughnuts, which were delicious, as well! A great spot for a date night! read more

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Let me start with the ambience, it is gorgeous inside. The chandeliers bring a very nice touch, it's a vibe. The open kitchen view is great. The bar is great. The big windows are fantastic, they bring a beautiful natural light in. The food from start to finish was delicious. We ordered the Tres leches French toast to share and every bite was perfect plus four other plates that included the chilaquiles. The freshly squeezed orange juice delicious! It was four of us and we enjoyed it very much. The service is phenomenal. They were really on top of everything, very polite, great energy our waitress was amazing. Completely recommend it and if you can in advance make reservations. read more

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My daughter and I headed to Vancouver for a little treat and tried Cecilia's. Inside we were greeted warmly and had options of indoor or outdoor seating, both options being very comfortably appointed. The menu has unique a varied options (including classics with a twist and vegan choices as well), and my daughter ordered ricotta Doughnuts. Because it was our first time here, they said they were on the house, and they were absolutely delicious! Crisp on the outside and light and fluffy on the inside with a locally berry compote. Nothing like PNW berries in Summer to be added to everything! Definitely coming back here! read more

Cecilia never ever disappoints, no matter how busy they are the staff, the vibes, and food are always exceptional! Sunday brunches are great here the Steak & Eggs Benedict are perfection! I could eat here all day if I could! read more

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Delicious coffee, amazing fried chicken and waffle, excellent service. Beautiful and clean restaurant. Highly recommend reservations.

Bustling brunch spot with the dishes to back the hype. Eggs benedict were executed spot-on. One of the rare places where the eggs are seasoned beautifully and so you don't get any plain egg white texture or flavor. French toast was also somehow infused with the perfect hit of cinnamon throughout. I always favor brunch spots that feature hashbrowns over home fries, but we will give them a pass on that one. Great place to stop by for a delicious breakfast. Reservations go fast but they were happy to seat us as walk-ins. read more

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We celebrated my dad's birthday at Cecilia, and it was fantastic. The ambiance was lovely, our waitress was so friendly, and the manager went above and beyond to make the night special. The Highlights: * Spinach Artichoke Dip: A must-order! The bread was deliciously paired with the dip. * Top-Tier Service: I ordered a dish that wasn't quite what I was looking for, and they graciously took it off the bill and swapped it for the Rigatoni alla Pasta. I had the pasta the next night and it was absolutely delicious. Great food and even better hospitality. We'll definitely be back read more

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What a cute spot for breakfast/brunch. Came by and was impressed. Inside is so beautiful!!! 20' ceilings with hanging light fixtures and chandeliers all over. Cute bar for all your drink needs. Was equally impressed with their service. Received a warm greeting and was asked if I had ever been here before. I told them it was my first time. Server took my order and in addition to my order they also brought me an order of donuts FREE since it was my first time coming! I ordered the tres leches French toast. It was delicious and topped with fresh fruit and whipped cream. Also ordered a side of bacon and it was some of the BEST bacon I have ever had (and I am a bacon snob)!!! This place is a gem! Have them bookmarked and will be back when my travels take me to the area! read more

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We came for a late dinner on a Friday night and there was ample seating with no wait. The restaurant is located in an outdoor business/mall parking lot just east of downtown Vancouver off SR-14. It's fairly easy to get to from Portland as long as there's no traffic. We ordered a beet salad, a bowl of cioppino and the halibut entree to share along with a couple of adult beverages. The beet salad was pretty standard, no complaints and the cioppino was pretty good but nothing to write home about. We did really enjoy the halibut entree! It was perfectly cooked and came atop a rich smokey purée with some broccolini which complimented it perfectly. A lil on the spendy side, but also not really considering we mainly ordered seafood. read more

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Folks just moved out here and we raving about this joint, so of course had to swing by and see what it's all about. Off the bat they were super sweet delivering some homemade donuts for our first time visit. Hot and fried donutty goodness! As for all the main courses we ordered, everything was smackin!! Packed with flavor and if I'd have to choose I'd say the French toast was my fav! Will definitely be back next visit up to Vancouver 10/10 read more

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There is a reason why this place is almost at 5 stars. This might be one of the best breakfasts we've ever had. Of course we had to have the donuts, that's what brought us in. But then we shared the House Benedict and Chicken & Waffles between the 3 of us and it was more than enough to hit our wall. But it wasn't just the food, it was the staff that made our first experience special. I wish I remembered their names but the positive vibes was very appreciated. We will come back here every time we are in the neighborhood. read more

Cecilia - Chicken & Waffles split - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

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