Pleasantly blown away! Service, ambience, cleanliness, huge food choices and generous helping of food! Love it here and will be back. *sorry no photos because ate it all. read more

The food was good but the wait was unbearable. Almost an hour for food on a Monday morning. If you have kids there isn't enough space to wait that long. read more

Great smelling food. Dont judge a book by its cover. Absolutey vulgar and tasteless customer service . Whomever the gentlemen was owner, management or what was short on the phone regarding take out and was unwilling to serve successful 15+ year vendors during the annual anacortes arts show. He presumed to leave me a voicemail calling me buddy and recommending that I (not he) take a customer service class. Appauling and certainly distastful. read more

Very disappointing lunch experience. Picked this restaurant due to TripAdvisor recommendation for gluten-free options. Ordered the basic burger with a gluten-free bun. The bun was still frozen and fries were cold and mushy. Price was very high for the quality of the food which is basically not edible with nonexistent service. read more

Really good diner food and super friendly service. Great atmosphere, had a piano player, playing some light piano music. Really enjoyed eating here. My wife and I both got sandwiches. Very tasty and well prepared. Our server was one of the most friendly servers I've ever had at a restaurant. Will definitely be back next time in town. read more

Best breakfast ever. The Chorizo Cheddar Grits is special. We followed up with a Belgian Waffle. Savory and sweet perfection. The service was excellent. I can't say enough good things about Dad's. read more

Wow! That was unexpectedly great, the brisket stroganoff is wonderful. Plenty for left overs. I would defiantly come here again too bad it's so far from home read more

Happened upon this place when we had a few hours before our ferry. What a happy accident. The coffee is hot and fresh, and the avocado toast is a meal in itself. We were lucky enough to sit at the bar and meet the owner, Fletcher. He's a gem of a guy, and I can't wait to go there the next time I'm in Anacortes. Take a later ferry and say hi to fletcher! read more

Made it back for dine in service. Got a nice table up front by the window. Very busy, chaotic, as usual. Ordered the redneck benny with thick cut bacon and the french toast. You MUST order the french toast! Melts in your mouth. The biscuits and gravy on the redneck were wonderful. read more

They don't have a large selection. But they are good at what they do. Portraits of people's dads on the walls of the restaurant. Really cool, seeing all the history on the walls. The also have a lot of globes spread out through the diner. Customer service is so friendly. We went here the weekend of Oyster Run early in the morning so I think we just beat the rush. I don't know what it would be like on a crazy day but it was relatively busy and it was getting busier as we were leaving. read more

I'm definitely not a biscuits kind of gal, but this place has some DARN AMAZING biscuits. They were soft but still had a little crunch on the outside. The gravy here is amazing and a must get. I recommend getting a hash (I got brisket which was amazing) with a side of gravy. The gravy is made in house and has so much flavor and slight kick without being spicy. Service is friendly and the interior is retro and cute. The only thing I didn't absolutely love was the white sauce on the hash, but that's because I'm not a huge horseradish fan. I can't wait to return and keep trying new items! read more

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So amazing food. My son and I went. He had the French toast and I had the Korean egg sandwich. Amazing flavor. Highly recommended!

Second visit and was as good as the first. Wife had the special French toast, covered in fresh berries, and I enjoyed the brisket hash. Friendly service, great food and love Dad's BBQ! read more

Excellent food and service! Great atmosphere and wonderful vacation stop! Highly recommend you try a homemade biscuit with raspberry jam! Da bomb!! read more

Really, really good burgers! I had the smash burger, which was like a tastier, fresher version of a Dick's Deluxe -- the patty was beefy with lacy edges, burger sauce tangy/creamy, crisp shredded lettuce, melty American and pickle relish on a toasted bun. It was perfection! Shoestring fries were hot and crisp. Our server was super nice and the food came out quickly. We'll be back! read more

John chose biscuits and gravy and I chose Dad's. Lots of great people, locals and tourists coming in and out. I love this as much as the food! You catch some conversations and what's best is you might meet a new friend over good food! read more

Great staff! Food is consistently amazing! Always a must stop when in Anacortes!!!! read more

Dad's Diner - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Anacortes, Washington

Great service. I had the chicken sandwich and the chicken was kind of rubbery, but the fries were great. The restrooms were out of order but the staff member told me I could use the restroom across the street at the visitor center. Mostly I was impressed with the great service I was only one waitress on the place was busy, but she was courteous and very efficient. read more

The diner is perfect. Service was super friendly, accommodating and quick. The ambiance was relaxed and service oriented. The food was more delicious than I imagined. I had the biscuits and gravy with a really homemade biscuit and amazing savory sausage gravy!! read more

A must if you are on Fidalgo Island! The food is amazing and not just average diner food. The owner was an amazing host and made us feel welcomed. read more

Food and service is outstanding. The Korean street sandwich and breakfast potatoes are amazing as is the avocado toast 2.0

This is a quaint little diner type joint on the main drag in Anacortes. We were able to walk in and be seated. The service was good and the food was decent. read more

The place was okay.. busy. Customer service was decent and their coffee tasted pretty good. I drink mine black so you really can taste it. The bathroom wasn't very clean. I give three stars bc the French toast wasn't very flavorful. read more

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Wonderful interior Good creative food Good prices Nice customers Great owner and staff This place is a jewel a must go-to place read more

Dad's, sorry to say was not our first choice but where we went was closed. However this was a blessing!!! Our service and food for dinner were beyond superb. We were waited on promptly by the most friendly and kind person. He explained our options perfectly - I chose the Cuban sandwich and my friend chose the breakfast taco. Let me tell you, I have been to Miami and have had the authentic Cuban sandwich and have yet found such a beautiful sandwich to match but this one??? A dead match if not better. It was so damn delicious! The fries were also amazing and big. My friend's breakfast taco was ordered without pork and they made it with fresh Avocado instead which she said was to die for. I have been for breakfast and they did not disappoint. Dinner? Again - win win win. I will be back!! read more

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Burnt ends with grilled onion, homemade habanero pickled jalapenos, Mama Lil's in melted pepper jack cheese on Texas toast with horseradish crema and Memphis BBQ sauce. What's better than that?! I can't wait to find out next time we visit Dad's Diner! read more

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At about 11:30p on a Sunday, It was apparent the food must be good because they were packed and we had heard their food is fabulous. Now we can concur. This is a family oriented restaurant. It is loud but evidence of happiness. The menu is unique by way of interesting combinations. Our meals were tasty. My husband had the breakfast tacos, I had the avocado toast & eggs. We weren't disappointed. Our only disappointment was how long it took. But sometimes that's the nature of the beast when an establishment is popular and slightly short staffed. And what company isn't struggling with that where we're at in time. I highly recommend it but wait for a time when you can spend the time and thoroughly enjoy it. read more

My wife and I met a couple friends for breakfast before hitting the street fair. Free parking can be found on the street. Discover is an accepted form of payment. Tabs were easily and accurately split. Dad's is small with self-seating. Dad's has one gender neutral bathroom that is also shared with other businesses in the building. The one bathroom is large with a nice baby changing station for those with little ones. During our visit, Dad's was packed with a line waiting to be seated. I enjoyed seeing all the families enjoying their food as well as each others' company. Menu items are listed on the blackboard. All items listed are available from opening until closing. While deciding what to eat my wife sipped on a red beer (Roger's Pilsner) for $4.61 + $3 for V8 and I sipped on a Mimosa for $7.37. We each also had a craft beer for $4.61 each. For breakfast we each ordered a Fried Egg Sandwich for $8.50. I absolutely loved all the options offered to me for my sandwich: type of meat, egg style, type of cheese and type of bread. We were both pleased with our hearty breakfast choice. Our server had a fabulous attitude and a great sense of humor. Thank you Dad's for filling up our bellies with tasty home-style food. Keep up the great work! read more

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Our party of four really enjoyed our brunch. We had pint sized mimosas. But wait there's more! I had the chorizo grits and I'm still thinking about it. Everyone loved their food and even though it was super busy (for a reason!!), the service was still great. We will be back! read more

Great food... some surprises, such as the breakfast tacos. Really a delicious mix of egg and pulled pork in semi crisp tortillas. Nicely flavored... Many specials on chalkboard too.. It has a sense of humor too.. Badassco sauce? Fits in with the whole atmosphere. read more

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Interesting system to get in line for a table, but we only waited about 20 mins at 9:45 on a Saturday. Service was friendly and quick despite being busy. The decor is interesting: lots of pictures of Dads, globes, and some odd lunch boxes. The food was better than we were expecting given pictures others had posted on Yelp and how things are described in the menu. The Korean Street Toast was great, highly recommended, but it's a sandwich so get ready for that. We also had the Hash with pork belly and it has more going on than the pictures and menu description might indicate--excellent flavors from the onion and mushrooms with some sauce that fit really well, and the texture of the pork belly complements it perfectly. I had the wheat toast to go with, and was surprised at how good their raspberry jam is. Highly recommend Dad's Diner for breakfast, and will likely try it for lunch another time. Edit: forgot to mention that their in-house hot sauce is really good, not overly spicy but great flavor. read more

Another Yelp-er said something about wanting to award this place 500 stars, and I can see why! Hubby and I stopped by here on a Friday late morning after dropping charter guests off from their week cruise. We had to clean the boat BUT, we needed solid food first. Hubby wanted breakfast even though I was leaning toward a burger. I found Dad's via Yelp (did I mention I LOVE this app/community?) and we made our way there. At the time we arrived, seats were hard to come by. But, we had a short wait (would have been better if we could have had a cup of coffee...yes, we'd be happy to pay in advance) while we were waiting but it did give me time to check the menu, research recommendations and get an idea of what we could expect. If you've read other breakfast reviews of mine you know Hubby and I are ALWAYS on the hunt for the best hash. The reviews of Dad's suggested the "Hash with your choice of meat" was the way to go. Everyone praised the crispy potatoes and with all the plates going by we had a chance to see why. Getting hungrier, we were able to score a table, get that coffee (although I had iced tea...I'll tell you about that in a minute) and we quickly ordered. Once our waitress said brisket was one of the options for the meat, we knew this was our kind of place. And, thanks to other Yelp-ers, we ordered the biscuit. So, the iced tea...totally legit, home brewed and SOOOO good. You may think that's not a big deal, but when you are so used to getting the wimpy watered down version, this was a pleasant surprise. Now, the hash...500 stars! Crispy potatoes...oh, yeah! Smokey, tender brisket...oh, yeah! Horseradish crema...oh YEAH! Only problem is, there wasn't enough. We meant to order an extra crema when our waitress showed up to refill hubby's coffee but I forgot in my moment of overflowing praise! Biscuit...oh, yeah! Just as recommended, fluffy, light, top was golden brown....layers. So good. When we were all done, I almost wanted to order another round and start all over again from the beginning. Hubby asked when they'd be open in the morning so we could come in again before we left for home. As it turned out, that part didn't happen, but we will be in Anacortes again and KNOW we'll make a stop at Dad's. I can't wait to try other things on the menu...if I can force myself to get past that hash! read more

Excellent had the brisket stroganoff mind blowing. Great service great place shockingly cleaning

Great diner food & their ingredients are locally sourced. They even had tables outside the diner for a change of scenery & so that way you could bring your dog with you! The service was great, just a but slow that day. They were also out of a lot of items but over all their burger was phenomenal! read more

What a wonderful brunch! Cannot say enough good things. I'm really glad that we chose this place to dine while in town. Service was impeccable and hometown friendly. The mimoszilla (XL mimosa) was perfect and really got us chatting away with huge smiles on our faces. The Reuben was delicious from start to finish. The meat was fresh and perfectly seasoned. I'm not usually a huge fan of sour kraut but this one with the dressing really tied the sandwich together. Honestly the corn beef is the star here! They make their hot sauce in house so you can try that on almost any meal. It was superb! Not too spicy and reminded me of Tabasco. My hash seemed to be the fan favorite. It's so much food but you can't stop eating it. Everyone is right that the potatoes are cooked perfectly but I really fell in love with the horseradish creama. It was so unusual and so delicious that I can't understand why oven never had it before. You know exactly what it is when it hits your tongue. I was too full to finish my "chowder" which is really a rich slightly creamy version of a stew. After a short pop in the microwave the next day, I was longing for more in the bottom of my bowl. It tasted even better the next day!!! My oh my do I wish I had that on hand every cold rainy day! Basically what I am saying is order one of everything off the menu because nothing is bad nor even just OK here. It's delicious, it tastes homemade and you only want to try something more. read more

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I stumbled into this adorable little place for breakfast after an early morning hike and they did not disappoint. I had eggs, French toast and potatoes. They put ancho chili in their French toast batter and it's amazing! Sweet maple syrup with just a little spice. The potatoes were perfectly crisp and well seasoned. The eggs were cheesy, and generously peppered. Service was fast and friendly, coffee was fresh. The place is small with booths and tables and a diner style bar. Cute nautical themed decor. Apple parking in the lot off to the side. Will definitely eat here again if I'm In the area. read more

Great personal service but hard to get into due to limited seating. Very personal service which was lovely. If full go to Calico Cupboard

Hubs had Dad's plate. It's what you think you get but even better. Everything was made in house. The bacon, sausage, hot sauce (Baddassco)... you just smell it all and it's so good. I had Franco Mexican toast with a side of homemade biscuit. Love home made biscuit. The best French toast I've ever had. It was topped with stuffed jalapeños, crema, and eggs as a side. To make it sweet they have local raspberry jam and syrup. We sat at the bar checking everything out. This spot is a must go to. It's cozy, but airy and bright. Friendly people. Fletcher you are hospitable and shared wonderful insight, thank you! Still hungry? They have a food truck with some Bbq to try. read more

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If I could give 500 stars I would! Hometown diner fare without the excess grease. Hospitality the caliber of which you are unlikely to find elsewhere. Fletcher (whom we assume was the owner) took care of us in that neighborly way you think has disappeared, but is alive and well behind the door of Dad's Diner. On a unexpectedly harrowing trip in the snow from Seattle to Anacortes, after missing our ferry, feeling hungry we came to dt Anacortes, searching online for any open restaurants to fill our bellies. We called around several places which were closed. Until we looked up from our phones and *Aaaaah* shining through the snow, there was "Dad's Diner" with an Open sign in the window. We were greeted with a smile and upon commiserating on the annoyance of missed ferries, Fletcher offered us some free hot coffees. I had a BLAT sandwich (peppery thick cut bacon and creamy avo, warm toms and buttery crisp bread hit all the marks) and my bf had a pancake the size of his head (twice over). Locally made raspberry jam and Hot sauce called "Badassco" brought out all the flavors (with some masochistic heat). Even the music was so on point, I had to Shazam one of the songs playing over the speakers. Not to mention the care and attention taken by the owner, bright and warm conversation (even the chef behind the open kitchen made us feel welcomed). Dad's Diner was the perfect haven from the cold, we are instant converts and plan to be notsolocal regulars whenever we can. If you're ever in Anacortes, stop by Dad's Diner! read more

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Great breakfast spot!! Loved all the dad ice and the service was excellent. Ordered one of the hash dishes and all look so yummy! We will be back! read more