I had a really great breakfast here the other day with my friend Dave…read more Service was spot on, jams were excellent, toast and eggs were perfectly cooked, coffee was refilled often. 10/10 would do it again.

When I have friends from outside of town, this is our go to spot-…read more service so good people move out to Bellingham and this is the first place they want to go! Food is consistent and fantastic. Exactly what you would want from a market diner combo!

Five Stars - Great…read more We went here for brunch on Sunday. We had to wait about 30-40 minutes for a table, but we occupied our time by looking around at the various shops nearby. The restaurant is pretty small, and it has a funky decor. Our waitress was very friendly, and our food came out quick despite it being so busy. Our food was delicious. This was one of the best omelets that I have had at a restaurant.

First time visit. Great little breakfast place, it was nice and busy, which is always a good sign…read moreMy wife had the basic two egg hash brown toast breakfast very good. I had the pork Verde skillet breakfast. Excellent very tasty gigantic portion and the coffee was good too. Definitely will come back here again. Rachel was a great waitress, very friendly and cheerful

Avenue bread is a great place to grab dinner when you're on the go. I ordered the BEAST burger…read moreminus the tomato, and it was delicious! The garlic aioli was really tasty and a nice addition. Note that they do serve tater tots after 4, but you have to specify when you're ordering, otherwise it's just kettle cooked chips (which were also good). There's a self-serve fountain drink station, and a separate tap for water, as well as a fridge of bottled drinks. The staff was friendly and there's plenty of seating, including an upstairs seating area. I loved looking around the adjoining bookstore before deciding on my food. The tables and seats were rustic, in a comforting old fashioned way.

Amazing breakfast and coffee. Definitely worth the visit. Eggs were poached a little too long and…read morebeware. ..the hollandaise is spicy! Delicious.

Yelp says "Permanently closed" - Not True!!!!! Still in…read moreFairhaven, 1220 Harris Ave in Sycamore Square. Love the scrumptious pastries!!!

How I heard of this place: My sister's ventured here one morning and decided when we were next in…read moretown, they would bring us to try the yummy cafe food/drink and enjoy the historic, unabashedly Bellingham vibe. Type of cuisine: Espresso beverages, croissant-based pastries and breakfast/lunch sandwiches. Sweet pastries also available, though we were in a savory mood on this visit. Ambiance: Well, the literal hole-in-the-wall that is Shirlee Bird has very little to speak of, though the tiny space, including the display of food offerings is cluttered and packed full of everything. Merchandise, artwork, food and supplies cover every inch of the small walk-up counter space. The vibe is chill and very Bellingham from the 90s. It's sweet and nostalgic. We were happy to see that tables and chairs are available inside the building's lobby courtyard, complete with fountain feature. We took our spots and explored the historic building, climbing several floors of stairs and noticing the businesses housed within until our food/beverages were ready. What I ordered: The Croissant ($13) and The Griller ($13), as well as a sundried tomato, pesto gallette were our food orders. A dark chocolate mocha, an Americano, and two steamed milks with caramel sauce for dessert beverages. What I loved: The mocha, while way to hot to sip for quite some time, had a lovely, deep, dark flavor, not too sweet and well-balanced. The sandwiches were yummy, including herby scrambled eggs and flavorful, smoky ham. If only the croissant wasn't burnt to a blackened crisp, I think the sandwiches would have been amazingly wonderful, creamy, dreamy. Why I loved it: The service was friendly - though it seems the young barista was in a hurry, preparing for the upcoming morning rush, and eager to get us in and out. The food had so much potential for being yummy, and the space is quaint and cozy and reminiscent of my high school and college days spent in Fairhaven cafes and eateries. Cost: High

Went for lunch with friends. Very nice view. Food took forever to come out, at least thirty…read moreminutes. Food was just ok, not particularly outstanding in any way. Apparently massively understaffed, as fellow diners were frantically looking for servers and meals, plus servers trying to locate what table went with orders. I wish we could have good places to eat on this side of the border.

lovely setting and very welcoming wait staff Delicious food…read morefor breakfast lots of recent resort changes, but having breakfast in this setting was a good one

The only downside is there's a 4% charge for using credit cards. Bit steep though understand that…read morethey punish small businesses. Came here for lunch today. Have been here a few times in the past, never disappointed. Very pleasant wait staff and good service, and very attentive. Nice ambiance, windows all over and nice small town diner. Menu appears to be the same or similar to what remember in the past. Very happy came back here. Very good and large burgers, excellent presentation and fantastic flavor. A nice pleasant time.

I've only had one to-go order which was a burger and onion rings. The service was friendly. The…read moreburger was ok. I did like the nice thick patty. The onion rings were a thick batter, not my preference but you may like that! They were crispy. It's a cute diner type place that I would enjoy returning to and try a few more things.

Our first time at Purple Flamingo was a memorable experience!…read more It was an unusually gorgeous Jaunary day and we ate our food in the cafe. Chef Ted was extremely nice, as was everyone we encountered inside My Garden Nursery. We got the Corned Beef Flamini w/ Salad, Truffle Fries, and a Chocolate Chip Cookie. Our sandwich was hefty and full of flavor! We loved the pickles in the sando. The side a salad was light and refreshing. Fries were fragrant, crispy, and the perfect side for a sando/salad. Chef Ted changes up the menu every month, and we're excited to go back to see what he whips up next!

Loved my chicken sandwich. I also loved they give you a beeper so you can go shop while you wait…read morefor your food. Tip: theres a button on the side of your pager to turn off the beep if you are not quite done with your shopping. Who doesn't want to shop for plants while you wait for your lunch? :)

This place is a hidden gem, you could drive right past it and never even notice it…read more Located off Samish Way, next to Boomers is the best Greek restaurant in Whatcom county. It's a fairly large restaurant with an inviting atrium foyer and a beautiful old live Ficus tree to greet you. The decor is a bit dated but it's pristine, no torn upholstery or ripped carpet. It looks brand new and it's sparkling clean. I love it already. The ambiance is casual and calm. The wait staff was friendly and helpful. We had the gyro plate and calamari appetizer. Best gyro ever! It was huge. I had to eat it with a knife and fork. The calamari was also excellent, tender and crispy at the same time. This was one of the best restaurant experiences I've had in a long time. We'll be back!

Had lunch at Five Columns with some friends and was absolutely charmed. This place has been around…read morefor nearly 40 years, and it really shows--in the best way. It's clearly a family-run spot, and you can feel the care in every detail. The atrium dining area is lovely--so full of natural light, it makes the whole experience feel warm and inviting. Yes, the decor is a bit dated, but that only adds to the charm. What really stood out to me was how spotlessly clean everything was. The food was fresh and delicious--classic Greek flavors, well-prepared, and served with that kind of quiet confidence that only comes from decades of experience. Prices were right in line with other Bellingham lunch spots. Can't wait to come back with my husband!