Decided to stop here on a whim as we were hungry and it's the first place that popped up on the…read moremap. I've lived in and around Bellingham for my entire life and somehow never realized this spot existed. What a find! For starters the reviews were great, but the parking lot was full when we arrived at 1pm on a random Wednesday which is typically a good sign that this is the spot. The entrance lives up to the name with a beautiful arched door to welcome you in. The space is large and airy with a ton of visual interest. We were told there was a 5-15 minute wait but it was very quick before we were seated in the bustling dining room. Our server was attentive and very friendly. Seeing the food and amazing coffee/hot chocolate drinks being delivered was genuinely exciting us. With peaches in season, peach blintzes and French toast were on special. The server recommended the blintzes so that's what I ordered. When they arrived she told me that if I didn't like them they would switch them out which was a nice offer but I absolutely loved them. I also ordered the fancy Vienesse coffee which was a true treat! Overflowing with homemade whip it was amazing, but not super hot. My hubby ordered the Buttermilk breakfast which was two pancakes, one egg, bacon, fruit and included coffee and juice. The house coffee was delish which was a very nice to have. He also ordered a side of sourdough bread which was amazing with the homemade jelly. My daughter ordered the kids chocolate chip pancakes and devoured them. The only complaint was that it was a little on the spendy side, but when you consider that it's literally all homemade ingredients it's absolutely worth it. Can't believe we've slept on this place for so long. Will definitely be back!

First time at Birch Door. Pics in other reviews reminded us of another restaurant that we always…read moreenjoy, so we had to check it out. Everyone is super nice and eager to please. Really enjoyed the baked French Ham & Cheddar omelet. Plenty for us to split. They have excellent butter that enhances their already great pancakes. The pancakes were included with the omelet. Pretty proud of their biscuits but we thought ours was overcooked. We enjoyed eating the soft middle inside, but left the crusty outside. And we're not raspberry preserve folks. I love fresh raspberries but just can't do any other raspberry items. Tried the preserves but just not for me. Probably won't order the bacon again either. Good flavor but thick cut and hard to cut/chew. We'll be back!!

on many Saturday mornings for a 6 years, we've come in for breakfast and Bloody Mary's. today we…read morewere informed by the bartender that she didn't have time for table service (3 people at the bar.) best bloody's in town till today. tasted like spiked kool-aid laced with extra sugar. the gormless barkeep gave zero attention, looked bored, but hey - the extra star is for the fella who graciously served us our food. I'd like to ask again, as I did on our check, that the tip go to him. thanks!

Had a great late night smash burger at this gem. Server was kind and helpful in my menu decision…read moremaking. The place has a cool old diner vibe with pool, booth seating, and a bar. Would definitely come back, plus they're open til 2am!

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

A Wednesday at 8:25 am meant a 10 minute wait to be seated although 4 tables sat empty with dishes…read morefrom patrons who vacated more than 5 to 10 minutes prior. Coffee took almost 10 minutes to be brought to the table after we ordered--it appeared it was the bottom of the pot with grounds at the bottom--the waitress checked on us and a few minutes later returned with a new cup full of coffee and more creamer. But my wife's cup sat empty. Hmmm. At 8:39 am food arrived and tasted fantastic; as usual. It slowed with no one waiting to be seated at 9:08 am. We sat waiting for our check for more than 10 minutes. One noisy customer could be heard throughout the restaurant. Not sure what was so funny multiple times that he had to share his annoying laughter. It wasn't pleasant nor needed.

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.

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!

Consistent for 45 years that I've been going! Love Arlis's!…read more Meatloaf & eggs! Eggs bene are always an excellent choice!

Downtown Bhams best breakfast option for my money. Cozy little spot that covers all the basics. No…read moremuss, no fuss. Classic diner fare and a decent cup of coffee to boot.

Always a great breakfast. I typically get eggs over easy hash browns, bacon and sourdough toast…read more Food is great and service is always friendly. Family friendly and open room platform for seating.

Went looking for some breakfast and everything was packed, good thing we kept walking around…read morebecause this place was so delicious! Small menu for breakfast that packs a lot of flavor and the portions were ginormous! Definitely will be back again. Try the biscuits and gravy!!

The filling station is located on the northern side of Fairhaven. We had the kids' cheeseburger,…read morethe Thunderbird with fries, and the impossible burger. Two chocolate malt milkshakes and a vanilla milkshake. Food was really good, and the service was pleasant. Great for families and kids. Excellent ambiance.

I took my family here for dinner last Thursday and we were all very disappointed. We waited over an…read morehour for our food, and when it finally arrived it was cold. The station burger is small and tasted greasy and off. You have to pay $5 extra for fries, otherwise a burger with no side is like $14. Our server seemed annoyed when we asked for smaller drinks with lids for my grandkids, and ended up charging us the full $4 for lemonades which were maybe 4 oz. (same price as adult full-size lemonade.) We had originally asked for chocolate milk but they claimed they didn't have any. I wonder how they make their chocolate shakes then? At least 2 families got up and left without eating. That wasn't an option for us, since the kids would have been upset and we were all so hungry. Then when I paid, I tried to explain to our server why I wasn't leaving a 20% tip and she started making excuses and arguing with me. The only good thing was the kids got to hug the Bob's Big Boy statue, a long standing tradition! I used to love this place, but none of us will be going back again.

Went here while in town to see family. There's a lot of seating space inside and this Friday…read moremorning, it wasn't too crowded. I was seated right away and helped almost immediately. Immediate ding for me was that they only serve soda in cans, at three bucks a can, no refills. That's a lot for 12oz of coke. I opted for coffee, with free refills and a lower price point. I went for the 2-2-2. Two pancakes, two strips of bacon, and two eggs. The eggs had an odd, milky flavor and texture. They were also very underdone... practically liquid on the inside. They really had an unpleasant mouth feel and I didn't finish them. The bacon was great...crisp and salty and not fatty at app. The pancakes were alright; big though, and I didn't finish those either. They weren't great or stood out at all, but they did the job. You can get additional toppings on them for an upcharge, although I said no but still got some strawberries and blueberries on top. The service was friendly but not super attentive. I only got a refill of coffee once before I got my food and then was never checked on again, despite empty water glass and coffee mug on the edge of the table. I ate about half and wasn't really interested in the rest. I came away somewhat disappointed. I really don't see a reason to go back, I'm afraid.

Have not been to Diamond Jim's for a while, but this restaurant has improved in every way. Many…read morechoices for breakfast. Large servings. Very friendly and efficient service. Hammerhead coffee and interesting seasonal drinks. Will be changing its name to the Grouchy Diner. Booths and tables, not too loud for conversation.