Update!! 14 years since my last written review of the Kettle. Since then: My mom has passed on and…read moreyes, it is her recipe that they use for the muffins. The original owners have sold out and it's changed hands a couple of times. However, everything I said in my last review is still true except of course prices have gone up, but they're not outrageous. Truly one of the best breakfasts I've had anywhere in the country/world and I've probably eaten at 2800+ restaurants for breakfast since my initial review here 14 years ago. I still get "my usual" Blueberry Muffin and what's now called the Meatlovers Scramble (add mushrooms). The current price is $22.49 (as of 2/1/25). A full order will easily feed 2 very hungry adults.

Friendly attentive service! They made us feel welcome and took good care of our table. We visited…read moreafter a bike and running race for a much needed refueling brunch on a Sunday. It was busy but it wasn't a long wait for our food. We enjoyed the brisket hash and got recommendations for a gluten free dish with omelette and GF toast. Perfect! Lots of locally inspired decorations which are fin to look at.

Waffles are so yummy. Customer service is excellent. Before and/or after a visit to MT Rainer this…read moreis the perfect little stop for a delicious waffle on a stick. My favorite is white chocolate and milk chocolate with whip cream & strawberries

Usually not a waffle type of gal but had to give it try and it was game changer for me with their…read morechicken and waffles. I like how fresh, bouncy and tasty, not too sweet their waffle was and omg their fried chicken was juicy- not dry! It was a good balance of sweet & savory. We also tried their drinks & that wasn't a disappointment either. It wasn't too sweet & totally hit the thirst. Their strawberry matcha was refreshing and not overly sweet. Everyone inside was so friendly and owners really know their stuff! Give it try and you won't be disappointed!

In my recent visit to Seattle, I stumbled across a tiny hole in the wall (literally) and I was…read moreintrigued to use the kiosk at the window to order a sweet treat. Very simple menu and so easy to order. I ordered the banana and Nutella waffle! It was made to order, so fresh and warm! It was so delicious!!! I would order this again! The waffle had an amazing flavor and it was perfectly soft, fluffy but had a little crunch to the ends. Most places serve soggy waffles and this was by far not the case!

My husband and I ordered breakfast for ourselves and twins. Unfortunately my plate was missing some…read moreitems. We called and they completely made it right! Remaking our entire order! Thank you so much for the delicious food and remake! 100% recommend! Thank you

I LOVED the decor in this place! It had a cozy, yet modern vibe! I ordered the Wake and Waffle…read moreBreakfast Combo with the bacon cookie butter waffle, fiesta hash browns, scrabbled eggs, and the chicken apple sausage. It was just the right amount of food without ot being overstuffing. Tjw cookie butter

a happy lemon location in Bonney Lake is certainly something I didnt' expect and I couldn't be more…read moreexcited to find one. Beats having to drive all the way north to Seattle or Bellevue to get your authentic boba fix. I've found that locations in the burbs and not areas where asians frequent, leave a lot to be desired. I can say that our drinks were amazing and the staff was friendly. They do have a few tables as well so you can actually sit down and enjoy your drink and bubble waffles. This location is close to Costco and there's quite a number of other restaurants like Habit Burger and Chik Fil A nearby. If you're needing your boba fix and out in the sticks, hit up this location.

Pleasant staff, cute cafe- I don't know of any other bbl tea spots in the area. Recommending the…read moreevent you require a fix

This place is our favorite. Our go to when we want a quick delicious breakfast. One thing I would…read moresay is, if this is your first time here: ORDER FIRST THEN GET A SEAT. They have a sign at the cashier but people like to pretend they cant read. It's not fair for the people who wait in line to order then can't get a seat because theres people who like to come and take a seat without ordering first. People like my family, eat then bounce. We don't sit around and socialize for a whole hour while there are people waiting.

I came into Sweet Notes Café on May 17 around 12:12 PM with a friend after church. A young girl in…read morea gray sweater working the register helped us. Since it was our first time there, we weren't familiar with the ordering process or menu. I didn't want to hold up the line trying to decide what to order, so I asked if we could sit down first and look over the menu. She cleaned off a table for us, but then told me I needed to hurry up and order because she didn't want other people getting upset about how long it would take me to decide. I didn't respond and simply waited until we were ready to order, which only took about four minutes. What confused and upset me was that shortly after, a white man came in and she told him he could sit down, take his time, and order whenever he was ready because "it's not busy." The difference in treatment was very noticeable and honestly made me uncomfortable as an African-American woman. Maybe this was a misunderstanding, but the interaction did not sit right with me. I believe every customer should be treated with the same patience and respect, especially first-time customers who are simply trying to understand how the restaurant works. I hope management takes this feedback seriously and does better moving forward.

I visited Buddy's Chicken & Waffles with my niece. The options were so vast that we decided to get…read moreone for everyone and take them back home. I opted on the cheddar bay biscuit, got my man the cornbread, got the Oreo for my son, Cinnamon Toast Crunch for my daughter, and my niece also got the Oreo. Each one SLAPPED!!!! The chicken was also generously portioned and well seasoned. They did not disappoint. I enjoyed the art they selected in the building. They also had a couple humorous signs at the entry that make the place feel very chill and laid back. I'm looking forward to going back.

My friend was super excited to try this spot, he said he had met the owner before and he was super…read morenice and who doesn't like chicken and waffles?!! He had the Blueberry waffles and chicken and I had the Southern Cornbread and spicy chicken. The food was good, the chicken was moist and truly spicy!! The service was TERRIBLE! The girl that took our order was not happy to be there AT ALL! We stepped up to the counter to order, forget asking any questions. You could not understand what even her question of dipping sauce or original or spicy was. Not in a language barrier way but she was basically whispering in a way to not engage. It seemed like there was a steady stream of customers so for the owner that is nice, I am glad for that but I wouldn't run back due to the very unfriendly service.

YES. My kids (AND ME) are here for this…read more After a bunch of runs a chocolate waffle is just the thing to go for. And don't worry about the line, it moves fast enough.

Friendly staff and conveniently located for a sweet treat post time on the slopes. Extra thanks to…read moreWillow for brightening my child day on multiple occasions.

Always good to support this cozy little cafe. This time, I…read moretried a few new breads. The raisin and walnut bread was especially good when toasted with some butter--just as the owner recommended. It was delicious. I usually enjoy the salt bread on its own, but this time I tried the salt bread with red bean. The buttery, salty bread paired with the sweet red bean created a really nice balance. The owner always kind and welcoming. I arrived a bit late on this visit, so I didn't order coffee. But next time I'll definitely come earlier to try their new ube latte.

I stopped by Coffee Kitchen in Tacoma and was so pleasantly surprised! I ordered their strawberry…read morematcha and honestly, this might be one of the best matcha's I've ever had. Instead of using syrup like most places, they blend it with real strawberry purée, and you can absolutely taste the difference. It's fresh, vibrant, and perfectly balanced without being overly sweet. The shop has a cozy, inviting vibe, and the owner was super friendly and quick. You can tell they take pride in their drinks and ingredients. If you're a matcha lover (or just love a good strawberry moment), do yourself a favor and try their strawberry matcha. They have different desserts and sandwiches available as well which I can't wait to try soon! Coffee Kitchen just jumped to the top of my Tacoma favorites!

We had a mixed experience during our visit but in the end it all worked out. Plenty of parking in…read moretheir private dirt and gravel lot. During our visit it was 'seat yourself' and a waitress came right over with menus and took our drink order. As it was early, we ordered coffee and water. Coffee is good and hot. Cream on table with salt, pepper, hot sauce and ketchup. Our beverages were brought over by another staff member, Paula, who told us our waitress would be right with us. Except she wasn't. After ten minutes I was worried. After 20 minutes I was getting concerned. Our waitress showed up shortly there after and we placed our order. Paula came around a few times refilling coffees, clearing tables and bringing checks. I wandered into their bakery area while waiting for our food, took photos, read the info there and then out to the historic bar area to check it out. You can order cakes and cheese cakes from their bakery as well as take a slice to-go, or enjoy a slice in house. Our waitress saw me there on her way into the kitchen and asked if I needed something. "No, just looking". OK then. We think our waitress was working both the kitchen and the dining room which is why she was often out of sight. So two staff in FOH with one of them helping BOH. That's a lot. She brought our food when ready plus a selectiin of jams for our english muffin. We asked for silverware which she promotly brought. The marionberry jam, a hybrid blackberry from Oregon, is excellent. The food is quite good. Corned beef hash is without a doubt made fresh. Big pieces of shredded beef with potatoes and lots of fresh spices. This hash has a zing to it. We both ordered the small portion of their corned beef so it came with one egg (instead of two) and we chose english muffin (instead of toast) and got half each (vs. a whole each). With a side of their potatoes, which were also good and plentiful, we had enough left overs for breakfast the next day. Which we also enjoyed. All told, we were in and out in one hour. Food was very good. We always had coffee. We thought our waitress was unfriendly, but she's just super busy. So five stars for holding down the dining rooms with two staff members and serving tasty, well prepared food. Paula processed our card payment. Forgot to check out the restrooms. I think they are in the last dining area (where a big business meeting of some company was going on at the time) behind the bar room.

This is a really nice place for lunch when exploring the area. The interior design is rustic with…read morelots of period bar art. The staff are very friendly and seated me right away. They also easily accommodated a table change due the air conditioner blowing directly on me. I ordered an omelette with sausage, spinach and cheese. Comes with toast and hash browns. Everything was excellent. Also picked up a few chocolate chip cookies on my way out that were equally as good.