This is the definition of a roadside diner if I've ever seen one. Not wanting to eat breakfast at the Alpine Inn at Crystal mountain once again (it's hotel food, and that's not how I roll) we stopped at Charlies on our way back home. I, of course would rather ski all day, but there comes a time to join civilization once again :(. But anyway, getting to the point of actually eating there... The food was--Roadside dinerish. Which isn't bad! No No No! Most people would think that it's bad, but I've always had a good experience with these places. You want to go with the old good hearty (insert old-fashioned hearty word) food. So biscuits and gravy just gets ya down to earth at this place. Motorcycle drivers in big black jackets filed in, and the atmosphere was set. Great homestyle food, I totally downed my biscuits and gravy and was left scraping my plate. I would come back, but you don't exactly drive to Enumclaw for a roadside diner. If I'm at Crystal again though, I'll come here on the way back read more

We were really excited to try this restaurant. However, it was a very bad experience. First, the waitress we had was awful. She took our order, and she was so curt with us that even my kids asked if they had done something to upset her. Then we got the food. My daughter ordered French toast with strawberries, and the strawberries had begun to ferment. My other daughter ordered a veggie omelet with Swiss cheese, and was served crunchy eggs with mystery white cheese. And then, the icing on the cake was my chicken fried steak. I haven't eaten a piece of meat that processed and full of fillers since I gave up McDonalds. We were extremely disappointed and hope to save someone else from this fate. Eat elsewhere...anywhere but here!!! read more

We ordered the country fried steak, fish and chips, and two other breakfast entrees. The breakfast food was really good. The country fried steak was awesome; it was still crisp and not too salty. The fish and chips were not that great, just typical frozen food. The place was really clean and the staff was very friendly. Prices were reasonable. I bet they make pretty good burgers; I plan to go back to see. It is worth a visit. read more

We went out on a limb and tried them today because our favorite breakfast place was way too busy, decent food but very poor customer service. I called in an order and they got it wrong by adding two extra meals to my order, then were irritated with me for not wanting two whole meals we were nit going to eat. Overall not impressed, very expensive for average food and poor service read more

One of the best breakfast places around! Homemade hashbrowns, sausage gravy on the chicken fried steak, friendly service, and decent prices! read more

If you have taste buds stay away from the coffee. The hashbrowns were weird the consistency of a baked potato. A little expensive for the location though and the gravy comes out of a can. Home cooking to me means you cook it... not a canning factory. It was not worth the drive.... read more

Every bit as good as I remember. Great service, country atmosphere, and delicious breakfast! I had the Cow Pie, I was nervous but it was amazing. Can't wait until the next time we are in the area. read more

Good service but 9.00 for a cup of gravy and four sausage links is insane won't be coming back

A wee bit disappointed today. Whenever we are out in the 'Claw and looking for breakfast, we go to Charlie's. My first time at Charlie's was 24 years ago, on my way back from a camping trip, and over the course of the past 24 years, whenever I want breakfast and I'm in that end of town, this is where I stop. I don't know what the deal was today, granted it's been a year since we been out there, but my significant other's hash browns looked a little on the over-browned side, just teetering on being burnt, but I looked at them and thought that they looked a little odd. The texture was way off, it was as though they used par-cooked coarse smashed potatoes for their hash browns. My eggs were dry, and my significant other's omelet looked a bit deflated -- just wasn't enough filling in it, and omelets generally aren't supposed to be browned. Was thrilled to death that the bacon was cooked properly though, and the pancakes were okay. I am hoping that it was just an off-day for the kitchen, as it's always been one of my favorite breakfast places. The reason I didn't give it 2 stars is because the waitress was really friendly, the dining room was clean, and the food came out quickly. read more

Great breakfast place wonderful menu good parking family-owned locally and you can substitute the cottage cheese and tomatoes for hashbrowns which I just love. parking is great. read more

We went here on the way to Mt. Rainier. We arrived at 10:45 on a Monday morning. The restaurant was full, with only 1 waitress Autumn the daughter of the owners. She was pleasant enough. We ordered 2 omelets & an order of pancakes with bacon & a biscuit. The food took over 45 minutes to show up. My daughters pancake was burnt & the bacon overdone. The biscuit was miss in the top. Do NOT go here...bad food, bad service..bad bad read more

Overall the food was just okay, the Sausage Gravy tasted like rosemary which I thought gave it a strange taste. The service wasn't great even though they were not busy. I would not go back. read more

My boyfriend and I have been going to Charlie's since we started dating three years ago. We even have a little note for our first anniversary written in their little journal out front. We have always been super in love with the little breakfast joint. It's family owned, practically everything is homemade, and the service is always perfect. Definitely hit the little local place up if you're ever on your way up to Crystal mountain. read more

Amazing family friendly atmosphere. Great for family time, I am so very happy with the decision I made to eat here. I am from out of town and this definitely made me love the state of Washington even more. 10/10 recommend to eat here if you have the chance. read more

One of our favorite breakfast stops. Large portions and friendly people. An old school breakfast joint in quaint Enumclaw.

Since we were in Enumclaw, we decided to try out Charlie's Cafe. Lots to look at while waiting for your food. Not that it was a long wait - the service was excellent and so was the food! The home fries were closer to my idea of home fries than what you normally get, but that's just my opinion. I loved them! My omelet was great, and almost too big! My husband loved his chicken fried steak breakfast, too, and he was unable to finish it all. Not a cheap diner, but well worth the money when you want a treat! And the big table reminded me of my small town in western NY where the locals met every morning to catch up with the latest news and gossip while eating their eggs and bacon! read more

Super fast, delicious food, excellent service, great atmosphere, best breakfast around.

My favorite breakfast!!! Fuel to keep you going in the mountains all day.

Big portions and friendly service. I had a burger which was good. My buddy had hash browns with gravy. Gravy wasn't the best but still tasty. Perfect place for local color. Great place after a hike or skiing. read more

Great food and friendly staff! This family run diner is the best breakfast in Enumclaw and a perfect stop on your way up to Mount Rainier. Don't miss it! read more

A fabulous restaurant! Customer service is great! So much so that I always over tip. I love the Seahawk decor. The food is always outstanding, and in my opinion, the bacon is the best in town! read more

A mom and pop type of breakfast joint. I was really impressed with the quality of service, with the quality of the food and the atmosphere. Felt like I was at grandma's house having breakfast which was very nostalgic. I ordered the biscuits and gravy with a side of bacon. Delicious! I will definitely come here again when I am in the 'Claw! read more

One of my favorite spots for breakfast! Great omelets and real potatoes make them stand out from the usual. Family owned and cozy, great service. I always feel welcome. read more

Pretty much a regular at this locally owned and operated establishment. The service is usually really good and the staff is alwsys friendly and keeps the coffee flowing. Good family style breakfast and lunch. Opens At 5 a.m. so is a great place to start your day whether a bite before work or getting ready for a day on the mountain. read more

My favorite place for breakfast in Enumclaw. Just great comfort food and plenty of it. The perfect start to the day, driving up the mountain. read more

We stopped here for breakfast and what a great treat. Delicious biscuits and gravy. Hikers Scramble was fantastic and the hash browns were excellent. Good coffee , friendly staff, very cele an and convenient and a fun upbeat atmosphere. You can tell everyone liked working there. read more

We always stop at Charlie's for breakfast when going to the woods on weekend. Very cozy place. I love their "Cowpie"!!! They also make very good tasting coffee. read more

Foods ok and they do have quick service but they have significantly upped their prices. We had 2 adults and 1 child in our party. I got the french toast from the smaller appetite section and she got the kids french toast. It was the exact same thing, same portions and everything except mine cost $3.50 more. According to the menu the adult version gets 2 bacon/ sausage vs the kids one but still not worth $3.50 and hers came with 2 anyway. Won't be going back. It was almost $9 for 1 small slice of french toast/1 egg and 2 strips of bacon. Get more for your money at the kettle or even Denny's. read more

One of our favorite places for breakfast - usually. Cook must have had an off day this morning. Did not cook breakfast to order and when asked to correct the order, waited until everyone in the restaurant was served and said it was on "backorder." We were leaving when the item was brought out. Very disappointed with the cook's poor choice and rudeness. Guess you better eat what you are served and like it! And if you don't like it, too bad!! read more

I really like this place! I have only tried the breakfast, the country fried steak is awesome! Great service, friendly people. Good home style cooking. read more

Comfort food at its best. My wife and u had breakfast here. Portions were ample, great flavor and the foot arrived hot. We will return.

Great place to eat I love the atmosphere awsome place to go before heading up to crystal mountain great food as well

Visiting from North Carolina, I was pleasantly surprised by how good the bacon and pancakes were. The bacon was super thick with a wonderful flavor and texture. The pancakes were absolutely HUGE and much better than any chain restaurant. If I ever return to the area, I will be sure to stop by again. Great, friendly service also. read more

Charlie's Cafe - Delicious! - American Near Me - Enumclaw, Washington

I have lived in the Plateau area for 17 years and been to this restaurant only twice. My second experience re-confirmed why it took me 5 years to return after my first. We went for breakfast and ordered an omelette. We were one of only four tables seated at the time and it took 30 minutes for the food to arrive. Once it did, I was further unimpressed, my biscuit, was obviously previously frozen and had clearly been overheated in the microwave to the point it was rubbery. My potatoes were cold and the omelette, which the menu said contained swiss cheese, contained processed cheese food. The only thing that cheese had in common with swiss cheese was its color. I promptly sent it back and ordered a different meal, the 222. When it arrived, both the bacon and scrambled eggs were dry and the pancakes, were so tough that the butter knife would not easily cut them. Then when the bill came, she had charged us for both the meal I sent back as well as the lousy one I picked at. It was $48 for possibly the WORST breakfast I have ever had. After we paid the bill, the waitress did not return, at all, we had to get up and go look for her to ask for a box so we could take the leftovers home for our dogs. During my first experience, five years ago, I found a hair in my club sandwich that they seemed put out about when I showed it to them. I will not make the mistake of giving this restaurant a third chance. read more

This place has the best chicken fried steak! Nothing compares to the service. They are fast and friendly. Most of the locals eat here so you know it's good! read more

I would not choose to visit this place again due to the food and the prices. The food was not as good as other places nearby. The hashbrowns were flavorless and bland. The chicken fried steak dish was below par. It seemed like it was a pre-frozen patty prepared not freshly cooked from scratch. It looked much like a McDonald's chicken nugget looks. Not exactly like but very similar. With no official online menu it was difficult to determine the price point of this restaurant. I had found pictures of the menu on their Facebook page. All had reasonable prices displayed. When I arrived, the "current" menu they have had elevated prices of up to $3 more than the only pictures I found of any version of their menu. Obviously those pictures were outdated. But when comparing the food and portion sizes of this restaurant to other comparable restaurants in the area it does not justify the prices they charge for what you receive. For instance... The kids French toast dish and the "Smaller Appetite" French toast dish are exactly the same in what comes on the plate. One egg, One piece of French toast, And two sausage links or pieces of bacon. The kids version is $3 cheaper. That's the only difference. They charge an adult more for the same thing. I noticed most of their hamburger dishes used to be all under $10.95. And that was maybe the most expensive. 95% of the rest were under $10. Now all are at least $11.50 or higher. Those are just a couple examples. The purpose of this review is not to deter but to inform. Allow others to make an educated decision if there are a potential new customer. Go into this expecting to be let down unless your standards are set low. The are other restaurants in the city limits of Enumclaw that are much better choices if you want quality at a much better price point. read more

This damn place is always waaaay to slow for service and ive been here 30 years, i will never go to charlies again.. how are they still in business lol read more

Great food. Great service. Much better than average sausage and gravy, a favorite of my husband. Family run. Do yourself a favor and eat breakfast here. read more

Absolutely best place for breakfast in this part of the world. We eat here almost every time go to ski at Crystal Mountain. Autumn is a wonderful hostess and waitress. read more

Worst hash browns ever. Ask for crispy you get burnt black. Could not even eat them. Eggs were good. Had small chicken fried steak. It was OK not great. Bacon good but over done, been cooked ahead. Sausage was good. Service was very good. Probably won't go back. read more