Really liked this cafe...it had a small cafe feeling but it's pretty spacious..and very nice wait service..and good food..everything was cooked perfectly and no complaints about anything here. read more

My boyfriend and I have been eating here 2x a week lately when we stay at McMenamins Anderson School down the street. McMenamins has a lovely breakfast restaurant, but doesn't open until 8 am. When we have work or appointments to go to, we need to eat at 7 am and Crystal Creek Cafe is open. The wait staff here is so very friendly and personable. We love the decor (vintage airplane theme) and the restaurant is so spacious and clean. We've never had a bad meal here. Portions are just the right size - we're full, but don't have to take anything home. Breakfast is served promptly and at a reasonable price. So grateful for this early morning option with cheerful employees and hot coffee and tea served fast to caffeine and sleep-deprived guests! read more

Between the service, the food, and the nostalgia Cafes inc. has hit the mark! My standards for cafes are because of this company. Today we came in for what will be our last visit while we live in Washington, and needed our fix! The staff at Crystal creek were upbeat and friendly. To be truthful we came in just for a cup of ranch for our going away party while this was a strange request, they happily accommodated us even though it was pack on a Friday morning. As a bonus we got our usual triple decker club and it hit the spot, as per usual. To the kitchen staff, thank you for my awesome sandwich and fries. To the wait staff, thank you all for your warm greetings and smiling faces! Even when it was a hectic Friday morning! read more

Crystal Creek Cafe - Triple decker club - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bothell, Washington

This cozy old school Cafe was so cute! Even had an airplane hung from the ceiling! The decor was adorable! Server was so welcoming and such a delight! Came here for breakfast and I love to get chicken fried steak anywhere and had to try it here. Did not disappoint! Good size and the perfect amount of gravy! Cant go wrong with the sides of your choice of eggs, toast and perfect, crispy hash browns! Will be coming here again! read more

Crystal Creek Cafe - Chicken Fried Steak - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bothell, Washington

Have been there many times. The food is EXCELLENT !!!! Whatever you select from the menu is guaranteed to fill your stomach. Come early as it fills up fast !!!! read more

Visiting from CA, wanted a good breakfast to nurse a hangover with my friends. Food was delicious and service was excellent. Waiter was able to get us a drink made he had never heard of too (Michelada) Going to come back every time I am here. I enjoyed a Pulled Pork eggs Benedict. Absolutely marvelous. Booths were also large with plenty of space even for two lefties! read more

Thank you Bethany for your amazing customer service! I ordered the French breakfast w/fruit topped with whipped cream, eggs & bacon and side of red potatoes. Everything was delicious, the red potatoes were more like dinner potatoes. I wanted more of a breakfast potato taste but still cooked perfectly. Cute restaurant, clean and your greeted when you walk in and acknowledged when your leaving. I will definitely be back to try the Benedict! I love the Serving size, you will leave nice and full. Such a cute, cozy restaurant with a old school feel to it which I liked a lot. read more

Crystal Creek Cafe - French Toast, red potatoes, eggs and bacon. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bothell, Washington

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Excellent food. I had the pulled pork breakfast burrito. It was the best I've ever had. It had just the right amount of spice. My husband ordered the potato pancakes. He said they were very good. Service was very efficient and friendly. Unfortunately we live 300-plus miles away so won't be able to go back soon. It's the spot to go if we're ever going through the Seattle area. read more

This cafe in addition to all associated cafes are consistently good. Great food, great service and lovely diner feel. Everything is always amazing. read more

This is a favorite of my kiddos. The hot cocoa with sky-high whipped cream is always a hit and the ability to order pancakes at any time of day makes Crystal Creek Cafe a frequent pick in our household. Wait time can be brutal, so definitely the advantage of the ability to check in online before you leave the house. By the time I made it to the restaurant our table was ready. The staff is friendly, even with the added stress of Covid they remain as accommodating as ever. read more

Extremely disappointed. Horrible waiting time. Small servings for the high price charged. Waitress took order, brought food and never came back- except to drop the check. Last thing worth mentioning is the extremely diluted maple syrup. read more

Crystal Creek Cafe - diluted maple syrup - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bothell, Washington

A decent cafe, with a bar for those wanting to imbibe. This is part of a group of cafes owned by the same group. Woodinville Cafe, Sammamish Cafe, etc are related, and the menu is identical (decor is different in each). Decor here is WWII memorabilia. Cute. Food is good. Well executed and made in house (including hollandaise that is NOT from a mix but from scratch). If you are wanting good diner food, come here. But deserts always disappoint me here. They look so good, but they never deliver on flavor. The place can be crazy busy. It's good food, but it's not worth waiting more than about 15 minutes for. read more

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This is a cute place off the freeway in bothell. It's easy to spot as you get off the freeway, but hard to get to unless you are on the right side of the road. Other than that it has plenty of free parking surrounding it. I've been here twice now, once in the bar and once in the restaurant. I have yet to experience bad service here. You are greeted right away and when seated the staff checks in on you, is friendly and makes recommendations. My water stayed full and they asked if I wanted a refill on my beverage too. They are also pretty accommodating about customizations. The menu covers the basic American breakfasts and includes lunch and dinner options as well. The prices are pretty average here, but the portions are a little bit bigger than average. The food itself is plated in an expected manner and tastes good. I'd probably come here again! read more

My wife and I ate here on a Sunday morning for brunch. We opted to dine in the bar area, known as "the hangar". The cafe's menu is available on the bar side, and the wait was zero minutes compared to the 120 minute wait for the regular dining area. Our server, Celeste, was fantastic! She was knowledgeable of the menu, and was fun and attentive to our drinks/needs. We ordered Bloody Mary, which was breakfast in a mixed drink! I don't usually like bloody's but this was delicious! For entrees, I ordered a double cheeseburger with fries. The burger came with special sauce made in house, which was so juicy and delicious! The fries had a great crisp to them. My wife had the biscuits and gravy. Her only complaint is that it was a little strange having the gravy on the side, but I see the benefit of serving it that way. Each bite you get to pick the perfect amount of gravy for each bite! The food was great, but Celeste made the experience incredible! The vibe was very busy and hustle/bustle, but definitely worth checking this place out! read more

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Good dine in experience and quality (for a diner), bad take out quality. My review is just for our take out experiences: Unfortunately, every time we've ordered breakfast or lunch takeout from here, it's been shoved into a box or tray, mashed together, or just low quality overall. I don't know if they think people expect less from take out, but it sure seems that way. My suggestion would be to put things like sour cream on the side, salsa on the side, for those relevant dishes and maybe look into different containers or set up a warming area that will keep the food fresh. It's also quite confusing where to pick up food vs walk in with the massive amounts of people who are trying to dine in. And the poor staff is trying to manage all of it. Last thing I'll say is the staff is extremely nice and kind. They are patient and helpful. Kudos to them. read more

My family and I always come to this restaurant. It's been one of our favorites. On March 18th my partner and I decided to swing by around 12:30 ish to place a to go order, they were packed per usual for a Saturday. I placed my order to go, tipped and went and sat at the bar to enjoy a Bloody Mary - this restaurant has THE BEST around town. Anyways, once my food was done we left and when I got home, I had the surprising disappointment of what you see in the photos attached. Everything would've been good - Besides, the fact that the avocado was literally black. Yes, I understand how oxidation can cause things to turn brown or different colors but not from the time it takes me to drive from Crystal creek cafe to home about 20 ish minutes. I think what was most disappointing for us was the fact that this was our first time taking out from this restaurant, and the entire experience was absolute disaster. I got on the phone and spoke to the assistant manager Alex - he ensured that I would be receiving a refund within a couple days and that things would be settled and taken care of and that they apologized for the inconvenience caused. The next day I received a call from Garrett the general manager, and he explained to me that he's sorry - if I don't have the receipt or know the name of my server there's nothing that they can do, and that once the to go food is out of the building they can't guarantee the quality. This was extremely frustrating to hear ONE: because I was already told I would be receiving a refund by one of the managers at this location, TWO: unfortunately I did not have the receipt nor know the name of my server but anybody working in this type of industry knows that they do have this transaction on their end and can pull it up no problem considering I provided the time frame I came in and ordered & provided the last four digits of my card number, THREE: the people in the kitchen or the expos bagging the boxed food should have seen the black avocado and knew it shouldn't have been served to a customer. When I called the restaurant on the 18th and spoke to Alex and I even offered to bring the meal back as it was in such poor condition and the food was not of quality. So, overall, I'm out $45 and it wasn't made right. I never ate the meal. Nor do I plan on going back. It's unfortunate because like I said, this is one of my family and I's favorite restaurants but the fact that they were not willing to accommodate or were even willing to honor a free meal re-make to make things right was entirely unexpected and disappointing. I WOULD ABSOLUTELY NOT RECOMMEND TAKE OUT!!!!!! read more

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Outstanding classic dining--not many of these left. The perfect menu: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Actual stools at the counter, it's a perfect blend of retro and contemporary. Pancakes, omlettes, eggs to order, biscuits and gravy, chicken fried steak, steak and eggs, burgers, salads, and sandwiches, and more. The biggest cinnamon roll I ever had, big enough for four people. Hard to get to if you're going northbound on the Bothell-Everett Highway; no place to turn left. Better approach is EB from 228 St. SW just path 9th Ave SE, and then cut around the other businesses. read more

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We just had Sunday brunch and this cafe was busy and hoppin'. We were told the wait was 40 minutes, which we were fine with. There was a busy waiting area so we opted to wait in our car and visit. The text service to know when your table is ready is helpful. We only waited 20 minutes and were seated promptly. The restaurant was full but I like how they laid out their booths and tables. The wait staff was plentiful and smiling. They were busy and helpful. We received our coffee quickly with many choices for creamers and sugars. We were topped off frequently too which we appreciated. Their coffee is really good! We ordered the Monte Cristo and a Club Sandwich. Our side was a greens salad with carrot, purple cabbage, tomato and croutons. Very cold, crisp and fresh how we like it. Great dressings too. I like the carrot stick on top. Their Monte Cristo can't be beat. Just as good as Disneyland and Neiman Marcus' restaurant in L.A. back in the day. It's a French toast sandwich basically. They put their roasted Turkey and ham and cheese in the center. Battered completely and fried outside like French toast. Fresh strawberry jam to eat it with. Perfect sweet and savory brunch. I had the Club sandwich. Toasted sourdough three bread high with roasted Turkey, bacon, avocado, sharp cheddar cheese slice, tomato and lettuce. So fresh and so delicious. They even toasted one side and turned it inside like I asked. (I like it this way so it doesn't rip up the top of my mouth). Classic club sandwich like I remember getting at Bob's Big Boy as a kid. The service was excellent. I find this hard to get anymore because usually employees aren't paid well and they are worked too hard because of too little staff. They had SO many hard working employees. Cheerful, helpful, nice. Our waitress, Katherine, was really great. She kept us feeling perfectly cared for and yet not too intrusive. If we asked for something, she got it quickly and didn't make you 'feel bad' for asking. Great place for breakfast, brunch and lunch. Clean, fresh, well cooked food, varied menu choices, breakfast all day availability, You'll enjoy it if you are a friendly person that likes good diner fare and have someone you'd like to enjoy good food and conversation with. Great job Crystal Creek Cafe! read more

Great place for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. I usually go for breakfast. The food is awesome. Hot, fresh, very enjoyable. I like to sit at the counter but they have tables as well. I can't leave out the amazing staff. The place wouldn't be the same without the amazing staff. read more

This is all about the temperature of things. The food was luke warm but not hot, the coffee was also barely warm (and no one attempted to refill it til after our meal was eaten).... The waitress brought my vegetarian girlfriend a Bloody Mary with bacon ... we had already ordered the food and declared she eats no meat... so to neglect to mention the huge bacon chunk in the drink felt careless... I solved the problem by saying I'll just drink that one please get another with no meat for her.... The waitress walked away as if we had been a bother (after I just took a drink I didn't even want to make her life easier). We had to ask other staff for the forgotten butter, syrup, and napkins, we never saw the actual waitress again til after the meal for the last minute one time coffee refill and the check. read more

Crystal Creek Cafe - The exterior. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bothell, Washington

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I eat here with my Mom at least twice a month and the food is consistently yummy. My go-to is the Vege Hash with Avocado Crema - delicious! But what I appreciate the most is how they interact with my Mom who has dementia. The reception people are warm and welcoming, always greeting her like an old friend. The wait staff are equally awesome. Even though many are young and may not have had experience with dementia, they never blink an eye when Mom talks to them like she's known them forever. Anyone who treats Mom with this much warmth and kindness gets loads of bonus stars in my book. read more

Expensive low quality food. I got avocado toast and a side of hash browns super simple. Also ordered one of their sandwich options with the turkey and avocado which was not as bad, with a side of onion rings. As well as some sweet potato fries. This order was to go. First off, The avocado toast which has arugula on it was packaged with the hash browns in a container that kept all the steam in so it was all soggy the lettuce the bread everything. Second, When I had gotten the food it was partially warm not hot and not warm partially warm the onion rings were cold. Third, They could do better with the proportions they are kind of skimpy the hash browns especially. Lastly, I don't really have any complaints about the turkey sandwich I don't remember the name of it atm. The only thing I would say is their avocados could be fresher on both orders the avocados had browning on them. I gave them a two because only the sandwich and the sweet potato fries were appetizing I ended up throwing away my hash brows they were very sad looking as well as part of my one piece of avocado toast because the arugula and bread was just grossly soggy. read more

We love coming here and have been for years. We no longer live near by but anytime we are in town we always stop by. They make such good comfort food and have so many different options. We love the turkey dinner, the chicken tender salad and the berry blintz pancakes. read more

Food was okay. Different times have different chefs. Gave us a table near bar when they had window tables available. Not good.

This place has gone from being a really good "comfort food" cafe to being absolutely gross. We had a late lunch there earlier this week and the food was absolutely awful - disgusting actually. Everything was served lukewarm. The Turkey they are using, which used to be roasted in-house is now sliced and processed garbage. The meatloaf is hideous - tastes like a sponge. Fries with the sloppy Reuben were under-cooked, limp and covered in grease. Do yourself a favor - skip this place and go to Arby's across the street - the food will actually be better. read more

Pretty good little diner. Kind of a challenge to get into, gotta wiggle your way behind the Arby's to the parking lot. Visited around noon on a sunday and there was a 15-20 minute wait. We were seated in about 10 minutes though. Bar seating is first-come first serve and you can order the whole menu there. Breakfast is served all day on Sunday which is awesome. I ordered a half order of the classic eggs Benedict and a cup of fruit (thankfully no melons! It has bananas, grapes, pineapple and strawberries). I wasn't too hungry so it hit the spot. The Benedict was gone in 3 or 4 bites and was well cooked and had the ideal balance of flavor and texture. I also ordered a mango mimosa which wasn't as mango-y as I wanted BUT! I had never seen it on a menu before so I was intrigued. The server was attentive and kept our coffee warm and water topped off. It's a mark of a good establishment when your water glasses are always full. Will return when in the area. read more

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We recently moved to Bothell and have been actively visiting a wide variety of ethnic restaurants with significant success. This time we felt a need for. "Comfort food" on a cold, wet Sunday evening. Based on many favorable reviews we gave Crystal Creek Cafe a try. It fit perfectly into our hunger. The restaurant was busy but not crowded and we were warmly welcomed by the staff who gave us menus and water (one glass without ice as requested). We ordered the fried chicken dinner to share with mashed potatoes and gravy, coleslaw and a biscuit. We were also given a large side salad to start and requested a second salad. I never previously tried boneless skinless fried chicken but it was great and took the gravy well. We had four pieces of chicken and were well satisfied with the quantity and quality of the food. The service was excellent and the servers kept in touch to make sure we were satisfied. I was pleasantly surprised at the price of $25 for everything we ordered. This was a great value. We hope to return to try some of the breakfast options. The prime rib dinner on Friday and Saturday is also very tempting at the price. Parking was easy in the strip mall setting and the decor of the restaurant was very nice. It was an enjoyable comfortable meal. read more

The best breakfast place I've ever been to . Everything is always so perfect !!!! Coffee is amazing and so is their m&m hot chocolate. 10/10 recommend trying the morning breakfast tacos and the blueberry and lemon pancakes . They are AMAZING . read more

Every time I come here it is such a delight! Food and service is always amazing!! Shoutout Kathryn! I somehow always have her as my server and she is so sweet and efficient! Thank you Crystal Creek!! read more

Outstanding food and service. Alex was an excellent waiter and the chef had our meals out to us in record time! Love the vintage aviation retro look! If you are looking for a great place as a couple or family look no further than Crystal Creek. read more

We usually go to the Mill Creek location (Saw Mill Cafe) but this location is just as good! Be sure to add your name on the waitlist online if you're planning to go on the weekend. You'll receive a text when your table is ready- so convenient! Would definitely recommend! read more

Nothing bad or great, just good old fashioned diner style meals in Bothell. Crystal Creek is that one diner that offers a local feel and home cooked style meals. Great cheeseburger with AMAZING crinkle cut fries. A huge club sandwich with great bacon. Desserts are a plenty with great cookies, pies and cake. The cafe can get very busy during weekend breakfast or dinner time so be prepared to wait. Service is great but prices are at a premium for what you get, thus the reason for the 4-Star review. If they make bigger portion sizes or adjust pricing, Crystal Creek will be a 5-star hit. read more

Awesome place, the ambiance was amazing and the service and food was great. I had the shrimp and grits with egg, it was awesome!

Crystal Creek Cafe is our local go-to diner. We love it! Big portions of yummy food. Great service. Thursday is buy-one-slice-get-one-free day. Woot-woot! read more

Quick stop as we drove by from our hotel. It was breakfast time and it seemed cute and we have a thing for airplanes so it was logical to stop. The food was crazy good but it was really the staff that has me writing a review as we drive away. One waitress knew many patrons by name and greeted them. There were clearly 10+ regulars there and everyone was so kind. If we are back this way we will definitely be stopping again! read more

Came here for grilled cheese and tomato soup....well, got the grilled cheese since tomato soup is only on Tuesdays. Ordered the half order of the hot turkey sandwich. They were out of dark heat but it was still good. The mash potatoes need work. Very dry. The taco soup was excellent. read more

Good food, friendly service, but crowded during the brunch hours so try their online wait list to help. Got the Popeye as a scramble and definitely like the omeletes as a scramble because you get the hash browns in it and still can get their delicious pancakes as a side (which ends up being a lot of food btw). The kitchen was a bit slow but the service was super attentive and let us know so expectations were set. read more

Great Service, Great food, Great ambiance. We love eating here especially our Grand Kids! It is always a treat for all of us. The staff is adept at managing large crowds, parties and children. Very impressive. The food is delicious, served hot and abundant. The dishes are visually attractive as well. Being patient during peak times will result in a wonderful experience. Bon appetit! read more

I don't really make posts but here goes... I knew there was a 45 minute wait but we waited even longer. Staff was very dismissive. Looked like girl at the front knew many people coming in before us who were getting seats before us despite waiting for 30 minutes. When asked how come people are getting seated before us she said there was an online wait list which didn't line up with due to how many people were there. When asked where we were in queue to be seated, we kept being told "6 people are ahead". More than a dozen people were called before us, not including the people who didn't show when called. When we were seated, we were seated away from everyone. The floor was empty by the time we were seated as well. One can only think that we were discriminated against as we were the only people of color here. Food was okay. Serving sizes were way smaller than when i used to come here, but prices are higher. Service was trash. Waited almost another hour for the food. Id give it less than 1 star if I could. read more

Crystal Creek Cafe - Never seen a place with 45 min wait+ have an empty floor with - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bothell, Washington

Overall a good little diner with lots of food options and good service. This last visit we only had dessert, the apple pie was delicious and tasted like it came fresh from the oven. But the chocolate cake was dry and the frosting was too thick and cold. I've been here before for lunch and I appreciate all the options they have on their menu. Service is always friendly and welcoming. read more

Crystal Creek Cafe - Chocolate Raspberry Cake - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bothell, Washington

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