The Birch Door Cafe is hands down one of my favorite spots. The hot chocolate and BLT are seriously…read morethe best I go whenever I can because the environment is fantastic. It's spacious, comfortable, and the customer service is always wonderful. The food is consistently delicious too. Just be prepared it's on the expensive side, and wait times can be long, so come with time. It's also a great place to dine in with my husband and baby girl, which makes it even more special for us. We love it!

This place came up under "gluten free" but after seeing their menu, I am not totally sure why…read more Their egg dishes are gf, like at every restaurant, but they don't have any gf bread, pancakes, etc. I ordered the salmon scramble. Definitely fluffy and the salmon was good! The side of potatoes was pretty good, a little softer than I prefer, but good. The fruit platter was where I draw the line. It was like $8 for two slices of melon and a strawberry. Insane. I have no idea how they justify that and I was super bummed to see I had paid that much for like 20 cents worth of fruit. The staff is friendly, but almost frighteningly so. They all wear skirts down to the floor and no makeup. It feels like they are all in on some secret, but I can't quite figure it out.

A coffee shop x cocktail bar in Bellingham with creative drinks overall. This place is best for…read morelarger groups as there is limited seating in the sense that there are a few tables that seat 6+ people easily, but we went around 3pm when it wasn't busy so we didn't feel guilty taking one of the larger tables to ourselves when it was only half occupancy. We tried the bioluminescence drink and the toasty marshmallow latte. The bioluminescence drink is very aesthetic and drinks like a soda / energy drink, though it is a one and done for me as I don't feel the sparkles are the most healthy thing. The toasty marshmallow latte was a bit pricy at $7.50 but they had 3 pieces of toasted marshmallow that is perfect (s'mores like but not burnt) and there is a lot of drink. It was on the sweeter side for me. They have Cinnamon Toast Crunch on the side but it was a bit stale, but I won't be docking off a star as there's not much to it and everything else was delicious. We opted to dine in for the aesthetics and I'd recommend doing so as there's higher price point doesn't seem as worthwhile if you take these drinks to-go

Delicious lunch! I loved the green godess melt. Large enough to share, especially since it comes…read morewith a side. (But good enough that you won't want to!) Service was great on the weekday we visited.

Our first time at Banter was the beginning of a patronage of this amazing breakfast/lunch…read morespot!!Having read the menu before our visit, I boldly ordered the burrito and it certainly measured up to all the previous reviews. My husband enjoyed the classic breakfast bowl with scrambled eggs. Next time out, he'll do poached eggs for sure. The "Hawt" sauce is a tasty house creation & welcome addition to our entrees. Black coffee & a mocha completed our meal. The friendly staff made the time spent there even more pleasant. Our first time returning to the cozy space that was the Wild Garlic restaurant several years ago...

matcha was amazing and great breakfast burrito! the wait to be seated was fairly short and the food…read morewas done pretty quickly considering they were quite busy! great spot and a nice environment

Fantastic food, vibes and staff. Busy place!…read moreMaybe they will open a second location, say is Fairhaven?!? Still, so worth any wait.

I have enjoyed Old Town the 2 times I have gone. The vibe is super cozy and the food is…read morerespectable. Both times there has been a short wait. The servers have always been quick and kind. I want to visit a few other Bham bfast spots before venturing back here again.

I've been going to Nelson's for about a year now and I will continue into 2026, as it has the homey…read morewelcoming vibe that most places in Bellingham lack. A fantastic meal to note is their chicken and waffles. Only few places do chicken and waffles in Bellingham (I.e. horseshoe) but Nelson's nails it everytime with that sausage gravy. Staff there are awesome but they will tell you not to feed the cat that visits outside tables as he will get chunky. Very considerate. Overall I love this place and I always look forward to that chicken n waffles!

First time at Nelson's Market and really enjoyed it. Cute…read morelittle diner in the York Neighborhood with delicious food, and nostalgic decor. We had the Supreme Benedict and Omelette and they were both delicious!

Used to frequent this place for breakfast back during my Bellingham days! They rebranded I think?…read more Food: I want to start off by saying the food is great. This following paragraph does not change that. I am pretty disappointed when I ordered the BLT advertised as served on house made Focaccia. And honestly the combo makes the $21 price tag worth it. But the BLT was not served on focaccia, instead a standard bread. Yet we received no heads up. Again, it was great but why was there no disclaimer? Definitely would not have ordered it had there been transparency because it doesn't feel worth it. Drinks: standard cocktails but really good. Definitely worth a try. Service: they were pretty packed but everyone that tended to us was really sweet. Ambiance: very standard Bellingham small shop vibe.

I went there on Feb 1st. I sat down and two other parties sat down. Both parties received their…read morefood prior to mine while I waited for an hour. When asking the server about the matter, she responded "I put their order in first" . When I received my food it was burnt :-/ I had such a bad experience.

AMAZING! Highly recommend Keenan's…read moreCan't wait to visit again. Already made reservations.

This spot is perfect for a scenic dinner--especially if you time it for sunset. They offer both…read moreindoor and outdoor seating. The patio can get a bit chilly, but it's worth it for the view, and they do have heaters available. I started with a salad, followed by the Keenan's burger with a garbanzo bean patty, and the soup du jour. All three were delicious. The complimentary bread served with garlic herb spread was a wonderful start--aromatic and very satisfying. The salad had a great balance of fresh vegetables and toppings. On a cold day, the soup was especially comforting. The burger itself was well prepared and flavorful. The staff was polite and attentive, though they seemed a bit overwhelmed due to a large party seated next to us. Another nice perk: there's a boardwalk and beach right next door, making it a great place for a stroll before or after your meal.

I've honestly never had something I didn't absolutely love here. Most recently, I tried their kale…read moresalad and raspberry lemonade (both amazing tbh). There's a ton of seating both on the patio and indoors. They have a very relaxed vibe and have a hell of a view. The service is great and they were accommodating of the kids in our group. The cider selection is expansive and delicious. Again, across several visits, I've not had something here I didn't love.

Cool atmosphere and location. Great views. Food was so so…read more Got the meat sauce pasta, and it was pretty dry. The fries were touted by the server as fabulous, but it was nothing special. In fact the fries were not even hot. The fried chicken is supposed to be the star of the show, but it was nothing really special. Again, it was not hot, but had good crispness. No photos, but the receipt proves we were there.

First of all, my server, Sierra, was perfectly awesome. She answered questions, was timely and…read moreservice-oriented, and she gave great food and drink recommendations. Wonderful food and drinks. I started with oyster shooters (Willapa Bay) along with a Lion's Tail cocktail. Sierra said the bourbon and lime complement each other. I wouldn't have thought so and thought it a bit of an odd choice. But she was right and I was wrong: it was fabulous. One of the most delicious drinks I've ever had, for my tastes. She gave me several recommendations for dinner. I picked the Jalapeño Chicken. It was luscious and flavorful, but the best part of it was my choice of Balsamic Brussels sprouts as my side--oh my! These were so delicious I ordered two more batches to have at home. Lovely espresso martini to end it all.

Stopped by Bellingham to grab a quick lunch after hiking to Fragrance Lake. As a cat lover this…read morerestaurant really had me at the name already lol. I was happy to see steamed clams on the menu. I grew up eating fresh steamed seafood for dinner, so battered fried seafood that is more common here hasn't really grown on me yet. To me fried seafood is a fancy version of chicken nuggets. I loved the clams, so light but bland. The sauce is full of umami flavor, drizzled with some fresh lemon juice, it was like a summery beachy afternoon in a bowl. I could easily dip a loaf of toast with it if I had one. The clams were fresh and meaty, nothing to complain about with this dish. My partner had the grilled cheese, and he said it was mid. He's vegetarian, and I don't like cheese, so I didn't bother to try any of his meal to do my own fact check. The staff were friendly too. Overall, this is a nice place to grab lunch when visiting Bellingham.

Dec 24, 2025 5:00 PM We ate at The Fork at Agate Bay on…read moreChristmas Eve. My wife and I shared a Brie appetizer which was great. However the Duck Confit was overdone . The outer skin was like leather and could not be eaten. The sauce was good but again overcooked. We also shared a bottle of Sangiovese which was ok. We were very disappointed in our meal. It spoiled the evening for both of us. Service was ok. EJ and Suzanne Ledet Sudden Valley WA

Great food, great staff. Never disappoints. Has become a regular place for us and we visit at least…read moreonce a month.