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    Crystal Creek Cafe

    3.9 (606 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    CRYSTAL CREEK CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Almond crunch French toast 5/5
    Ash G.

    I love a good breakfast place and this is it, it is always full so be sure to add yourself to their waitlist. It has a cozy diner-esq vibe to it and I love everything about it. Every breakfast item I've  had here has been insanely yummy, just great food, insane portions and a friendly and capable staff (yes they are packed but they always make an effort to be nice). So I shared a plate of the Almond Crunch, OMG I love this thing with a passion but because I cannot just choose one thing I also shared a few (more than a few) bites of the Migas, savory bliss of eggs and beef with cheese onions peppers and all kinds of yumminess, I love getting these with hashbrowns. Which reminds me one of the few places that still has hashbrowns on its menu (I'm pointing at you breakfast potatoes)

    Chicken wings
    Robert W.

    Wings hot (temperature)unfortunately a little over cooked and a had a burnt flavour. Coca Cola braised short ribs came out barely warm. Sent back and waiting still over 15 min. Not impressed We've been before and not much has changed. We won't be back We asked for the meal to be boxed. She said she'll bring it. I asked her to do it. What? You're not allowed to box food but you can serve it?

    Hobo Scramble with side of pancakes
    Mark E.

    Quite the busy place on a Sunday morning. We luckily found they had an online sign in sheet so we did that which gave us about 25 minutes to get there. We made it with a few minutes to spare and were seated immediately. Otherwise we heard them telling people it was a 40 minute wait. The waitress we had was super friendly and funny and kept our coffee flowing which was surprising for as busy as they were. Now the food. I ordered the hobo scramble with pancakes and a side of bacon. The scramble was really good except to much sour cream thrown on top (ask for it on the side). The pancakes were nice and fluffy but the bacon, it was excellent. Good thick pieces cooked to the right amount of crispy. Overall I give this 4 stars. Only because it was so crowded and loud, which is not there fault just super busy

    Breakfast Duo
    Kyra M.

    My family and I have been coming here every weekend for the past 16 years. We love all the food options they have, and it always tastes great! If you are into comfort food this is the place for you. We now know the majority of the servers and host's and they are so friendly and provide amazing service. The theme of aviation is very apparent in here and it creates a fun space.

    Host area

    The second we walked in there was like 20 people jus trying to ask about getting on the wait list and we were the next up because we did it online and she was so rude about it and said okay well your still gonna have to wait, and put us at the worst table, which i get sometimes you can't control

    Custom omelet and buckwheat pancakes
    Michelle K.

    Delicious! My husband and I visited on a holiday and they were packed! Expect a wait during weekends/holidays. We were luckily able to snag a counter seat fairly quickly. We ordered custom omelet and short stack of buckwheat pancakes. Everything was delicious and we especially loved the pancakes! Perfectly fluffy and you could taste the nuttiness from the buckwheat

    Pancakes, bacon, eggs, hash browns
    Alaina F.

    My absolute favorite breakfast place! The best chicken fried steak, and they make their bacon perfectly. Friendly staff and comfy ambience. Long wait if you come in on Sunday morning! But worth the wait.

    Filthy floors!!! The staff at the Crystal Creek Cafe just doesn't care anymore!!!

    Still having a service problem here!!! Once again, seated but forgotten about for so long that we almost got up and left!!! Food was once again not seasoned properly and tasted bland!! My wife and I ordered the exact same thing and the food portions were unusually and quite obviously different sizes!!! It appears they've just given up at the Crystal Creek Cafe!!! The floors were filthy as well!!!

    Berry French toast-half portion
    Alex P.

    Not a fan! This is a typical American diner but I felt like they use cheap ingredients and charge a lot for it. Portions are big, which is good considering the price. Kids loved their orders, m&m pancakes and french toast with berries. What's not to love, right? Im a bit pickier about my food and so is my husband. He had the grilled veggies hash. Even the half portions are quite large. Absolutely nothing impressive about the dish, hash is not crispy but also not greasy. He said seasoning was lacking. I had potato and bacon pancakes with a side of over easy egg. The egg was cooked right. The pancakes were big, somewhat crispy on the outside but not enough. This wasn't so much of a pancake because it just fell apart. It should be called hash and bacon. Apple sauce on the side was meh! And the waitress brought a cup of mayo instead of sour cream by accident. She quickly fixed that mistake when I pointed it out though. Service was friendly but clearly they were busy. What threw me off the most is their disgusting butter. I don't know how but it had a foul aftertaste. Overall, $80 breakfast for 4 of us was steep for the quality of food. Would not care to return.

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    I love this cafe. I stopped by for a blue cheese burger.... It was delicious! Service is always quite good.

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    Good yummy, portions generous, nice waitstaff. Always a wait for breakfast. Call and get on list

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    Delicious breakfast, excellent service and must have berry pie! Definitely worth a trip for the pie alone.

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    We love their breakfast! Always great and very friendly staff. Their design of their cafe is also super cool!

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    Solid food and service. Many plates offered at a "half" portion. We always enjoy our meals and ambiance.

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    Wow, Catherine was masterful in her service! Ask for her. Food was very filling. Crystal Creek Cafe is a great breakfast spot!

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    The Guest House - Italian sausage pizza!

    The Guest House

    4.3(312 reviews)
    4.1 mi
    $$

    Previous review was from 2018 and this updated one was for a brunch visit back on 9/8/24…read more Since this remains a popular north end destination, pro tip - best to have reservations. Service was notably much more welcoming, the interior & vibe remained on point. The College Friend and birthday celebrant went all out and had the Fried Chicken Sandwich with fries. Notable was that the sizable chicken filet was both buttermilk and pickle juice brined. I opted for the buttermilk pancakes with a blueberry peach compote and a side of Hempler bacon. The fruit compote was so delicious, the maple syrup was a bit of an afterthought. So contrary to my previous review, I did return albeit 6.5 years later. And props to them, compared to other greater Seattle spots that have shuttered, The Guest House seems to have staying power in Kenmore.

    We went during what we thought was brunch time (11am on Sunday) and were surprised that...there…read moreisn't any brunch? Apparently they "stopped doing that" in September, which was unclear from their website or Yelp reviews/pics, and it wasn't just me--the table next to me asked their server the same thing. My friend and I got brunch-y drinks (mimosa, spicy Bloody Mary), and then each got one of the only two items on the menu that had eggs (shakshuka and a breakfast sandwich). While I can't comment on the shakshuka, the breakfast sandwich had thick bread that was toasted a bit too much and wrecked the roof of my mouth. The drinks were good but the sandwich + a mimosa set me back $30 before tip so I don't think I'll be coming back again--certainly not during "brunch" time!

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    Lamb rib appetizer

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    French fries with aioli

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    McMenamins Anderson School - Amazing Nui Nui

    McMenamins Anderson School

    3.1(776 reviews)
    2.1 mi
    $$$

    Disclaimer- visit McMenamins Anderson School for beer festivals. We have never tried the food…read more With that said, like the majority of McMenamins properties I have visited, they are always interesting with a sense of historical flair. A beautiful property with all kinds of little treasures as you explore. This time we came across The Shed. It's a quaint little cocktail/ whiskey bar. Limited seating but great customer service. Very knowledgeable on what they have available. Look forward to exploring the property more. The Winter Beerfest is always a fun event and kudos for the additional fire pits!

    In general, I adore McMenamins and feel they are a jewel to the PNW. I've visited numerous…read morelocations but this is the first time I was an overnight guest. As a hotel guest, I was gravely disappointed. There were no extra accommodations or amenities. There was not an easily accessible ice machine, you had to go into a restaurant flag down staff and have them fill up your ice bucket; but only available during business hours. Coffee and hot water were only available during a short time period in the morning, outside of that time period you had to go to a restaurant and purchase coffee or tea. The king sized bed room I stayed in had plenty of room to accommodate an in room coffee/ tea bar with hot kettle. On Friday and Saturday nights, be prepared to have non-hotel guests walking throughout the building in order to visit the hidden speakeasy "The Principals Office," which by the way would be a great spot for an ice machine and drinks or snacks for hotel guests. As a woman, staying in a room by myself, it was unnerving having the main doors open to any and all. Additionally, it was sad to see that the hotel market was filled more with knic knacks and McMenimens commercialized products rather than items a hotel guest would need. Would I stay at another McMenimens hotel? Only if it's convenient, sadly I would not go out of my way. The grounds and gardens are beautiful at this location and it is a great stop for wandering around or bar hopping.

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    McMenamins Anderson School - Velvet Top hat drink outside The Shed

    Velvet Top hat drink outside The Shed

    McMenamins Anderson School - Long creepy hall way

    Long creepy hall way

    McMenamins Anderson School - Mugs incased in the Nui Nui

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    Mugs incased in the Nui Nui

    Beardslee Public House - Clam Chowder

    Beardslee Public House

    3.7(1k reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $$

    Been to Beardslee Public House a couple times. The service is fine, had no issues when I was dining…read morethere. Food came out shortly after ordering, didn't have to wait long. I ordered the pretzel and poutine fries to share. Pretzel wasn't good - the bread was dry and felt like it was already baked and warmed up. The pretzel was also over baked. The poutine fries were huge, definitely a good amount to share with several people. The fries came out hot and fresh. I also ordered a pepperoni pizza for my entree. It's a good size to share with another person. Pizza came out hot and the thin crust was perfect.

    Extensive menu, excellent service, but VERY LOUD. Although there is a pub feel there is something…read morefor everyone on this delicious menu, and we enjoyed the chicken wings in Szechuan sauce and the smash burger off the HH menu. Good portion sizes and tasty! Old fashioned cocktail was nice and strong, and lots of beers to choose from too. Couple of misses...something is up with the acoustics because there is a constant din that you have to yell over to be heard by your table mates. They automatically add 20% which I was fine with because service was great, but just a heads up. And prices seem high, like two meals and two drinks at HH prices was $70 before tip, you'd think it would be more of a bargain. But still, I wouldn't mind going back to try more of their menu.

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    Beardslee Public House - The bar

    The bar

    Beardslee Public House - Stuffed mushrooms

    Stuffed mushrooms

    Beardslee Public House - Passionfruit refresher

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    Passionfruit refresher

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