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    Island Cafe

    3.7 (170 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Strawberry crepes special $16
    Lesly W.

    We were hungry and looking for a place for brunch to eat on a Sunday in Anacortes. Overall I was quite disappointed at the quality of food. The service was okay. There was no sign-in for the wait list and it seemed very disorganized. Understandably, they were short-staffed. I ordered strawberry crepes from the special menu and didn't find it very enjoyable for $16. The portion is small and honestly I think I would've gone to iHOPS instead if I wanted crepes. There was just too much cream cheese to crepes ratio and the strawberry sauce leaked into the eggs so it ruined the taste of it. Fortunately they were able to replace my eggs but the eggs tasted really mediocre. I don't think the price and value is worth it for me to come back.

    Island Breakfast
    Kelley G.

    @iwanttobewhatieat I love @islandcafeanacortes Not for the atmosphere, Not because the food is mind bending, Not because the service is memorable, I love it because it just is. It is that place where you go and eat a meal. Casual. Easy. Not pretentious. Family run and operated it just feels like a local corner spot where you can eat good food without all the typical lines, and crowds and chaos of island restaurants. The island breakfast is your jam if you are there for am chow! The entire thing is 15.00. Seriously you can't even park In Seattle for an hour for 15.00! It's flipping delicious. Eggs. Bacon. Sausage. Ham. Hash browns and a pancake?!!! sit at the bar if your solo. The staff is very nice and always makes you feel comfortable. #anacortes #anacorteseats #islandcafeanacortes #islandbreakfast #pnweats #foodblog #foodie #foodiesofinstagram #eathere #bestfood #bestfoodfeed #foodblogger #eatingfortheinsta #foodstagram #foodlover #foodgram #foodaddict #washingtonrestaurants #washingtoneats #pnwfood #skagitvalley #skagitfood #skagitfoodies #foodporn #borntoeat #yummy #nomnom #deliciousfood #deliciousness #breakfast

    Chicken Country Fried Steak
    Brett J.

    Missed our ferry so we were pretty depressed driving back to town. We had an inkling to support local businesses so decided we wanted breakfast and happened on this spot. No wait at all and all around solid breakfast, would consider going back again if I ever miss the ferry again. The bloody Mary's hit and back and eggs were fresh off the stove. My friend might have thrown up in the bathroom.

    Pretty in purple, but not very good.
    Maureen M.

    The place is kind of sweet and unassuming. Service was fine. The slice of raspberry cake was pretty but honestly, tasted like it came from a box.

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    Outstanding food and service always a very pleasant experience. I've never been let down dining here

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    Great family restaurant for our group of 8. Super friendly staff, tasty big portions. Really good chowder, better than most for sure.

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    The staff were very friendly and the food excellent. It had such a fun and relaxing atmosphere. We highly recommend it.

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    An amazingly good diner in downtown Anacortes. Service was superb and breakfast was great.

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    Ask the Community - Island Cafe

    Is it really supposed to open at 6? Fix the listing if not. We were hoping to get breakfast before catching the ferry but at 605 the waitress was just coming in to work and unlocked the front door.

    Don't try to go have a sit down meal before trying to catch a ferry!! Go thru a drive thru!!! you won't get to do that on your San Juan vacation

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    Calico Cupboard Cafe And Bakery - Anacortes - Maple Bacon Cinnamon Roll

    Calico Cupboard Cafe And Bakery - Anacortes

    4.0(377 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    Accidentally checked into the wrong one as I did not realize they have more than one location. Went…read morein here for a "fancy" coffee as the place we were eating for brunch only had drip coffee (the horror!). This is a cute place, with ample seating, dining room style, as well as a walk up counter if you just want to grab and go. They have a bit of merch and a sunny environment. Service was cheerful and efficient.

    I ordered a mornin' sunshine sandwich using sausage and a croissant. The texture of the freshly…read morebaked croissant was phenomenal. The slight bit of crisp was peak, and the flavor of the sausage was also quite good. Additionally, the egg was soft and fluffy while the cheese inside the egg was noticeably stretchy. I believe this is the second Calico Cupboard I've been to. This chain seems to place plenty of effort into setting the right vibe with its building, decorations, everything. With that in mind, I think the La Conner one probably does this better with its almost fairy tale-esque location right on the river. Aside from that, uuuuhhh, this is awkward. I came here with my mom, and she left a one star review. I believe this is the first time this has happened as I review almost every restaurant I enter, but her account is essentially inactive, appearing only to cast shame on something unpleasant. If she saw this review, she would probably be angry. But I doubt she'll ever read this (hopefully). If she does...maybe it's worth it to write a high quality review. Lmao. Eating at a restaurant with her does give me a small opportunity as I think of myself as a low maintenance customer. Conversely, she has specific requests, and I get to observe how much each restaurant is willing to accommodate. Recently, she will always order a veggie egg white omelette. She will order this whether it's on your menu or not. It needs to be egg whites, and it needs to be an omelette, not a scramble. She will basically never want breakfast meats and will probably ask for something like shrimp. Oh, and swiss cheese or mixed cheeses. And if there's bread, it has to be English muffin. Absolutely no potato stuff. Calico Cupboard, to their credit, was able to meet all of these needs except that they don't have shrimp lol. Oh, and I guess the English muffin was an extra charge. She liked the broccoli. Anyways, service was slightly delayed, which left my coffee cup temporarily empty. I guess that's objectively a hit on service. Also, she didn't like the look and texture of her English muffin. I didn't try it so I can't judge that aspect, but I guess the cut did look rather "flat" to me for some reason. So these were the, uuuuhh, "impetus," for her to find something else, and she found it on a grape. Unfortunately, I did not get a picture of this before the waitress took it to the kitchen, but it was some small....white.....thing. In my personal opinion, I could not tell what it was at all, and it could've been some small disfigured piece of egg or cheese, but she was adamant that it was a "bug." And basically demanded to know why the kitchen didn't clean their fruits. The waitress agreed (or at least pretended to agree) that it looked off and went to the kitchen with it. However, the back of the house was not so easily intimidated and maintained that they did clean their fruits and there was nothing wrong with it. As a result, even though the waitress apologized, we did not get a discount for the "bug," which obviously put her in a bad mood. I did at least take a picture of my own fruits, with the grapes towards the front. But naturally, I was unable to capture the same, errr, contaminant.

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    Calico Cupboard Cafe And Bakery - Anacortes - Dining room

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    Raspberry Cinnamon Roll

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    Tweets - Artichoke and Mushroom Frittata - huge portion and delicious! IG - @bilalandjesseatfood

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    4.3(225 reviews)
    8.3 mi
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    WOW! The verde pork was some of the best food I've had in a long while. We arrived shortly after…read moreopening and waited in line for about an hour. Ordering at the counter was easy, and we chose a seat outside on the deck. I think they were a little short staffed, so I'm not sure if that is a normal wait time. But, 100% worth it! The flavor combinations were perfect, and my friend loved her food as well. I wish they were open more often! I can't wait to bring my partner here.

    The food and atmosphere here is great. You can tell they use great quality ingredients. The food we…read morehad was delicious and don't skip out on their baked goods. There is a lot of outdoor seating in a yard/garden which is perfect for families and pets in the summer. They bring out your entrees, but everything else is self bussed. You prepay for everything including tip when you order. They only accept cash, check, or Venmo. I came here with a group of 4 and ordered 4 entrees along with some baked foods and coffee. THE WAIT..... It took over 1 hour for us to get our food. I would take off at least part of a point for that. I'm not sure if we were forgotten but didn't hear from the kitchen at all during this time (or after) and I had to ask about our order myself. People behind me in line had gotten their food long before. Thankfully we weren't in a hurry that day but that is a pretty long wait in my opinion for brunch. Be aware that the line to order can be long and the wait to get your food can be long.

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    Cherry Pie - the best pie I've ever had!! IG - @bilalandjesseatfood

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    Leaven

    Leaven

    4.5(13 reviews)
    18.6 mi

    I'm excited to have found such a gem on Friday Harbor! My boyfriend and I were on the island for…read moreour anniversary and to took photos for that. Our photographer suggested Leaven as a place we could take photos at since we love going to cafes together. We ordered a Cauliflower Crepe, Cauliflower Danish, and Matcha Latte. The crepe was delicious! I love have a savory crepe once in a while, and this crepe had the perfect amount of creaminess from the cheese, crunchiness from the cauliflower and onions, and freshness from the arugula. The same could be said about the danish. They had great components of a creperie/cafe. The Matcha Latte though, was not up to par. It seems it wasn't whisked well, so it tasted grainy. Overall, not taking a point off for it because what they specialize in was so great! Besides the food, the space was pretty lively. During our photoshoot, there was live music and every table was taken up. Leaven seems like a great space for a hangout or catch up with someone. Honestly, If I lived in the area, I would always be down for their crepes.

    Wow. Where do I start? Everything was perfect! Everyone was so friendly. The variety of pastries…read morewas plentiful. We enjoyed oat milk lattes, prosciutto cheese and caramelized onion crepe, citrus crepe, morning bun and kouign-amann. Everything came out warm and was served with a smile. This is now one of our favorite places on the island.

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    Leaven - Matcha latte

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    Dad's Diner - The Cuban

    Dad's Diner

    4.5(605 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    Stepping into Dad's Diner in Anacortes is like coming home - the casual atmosphere is immediately…read morewelcoming, setting the perfect tone for a relaxed and enjoyable meal. It's the kind of place where you instantly feel comfortable, ready to settle in and savor the experience. What truly adds a spark of interest to the diner's charm are the many photos on the wall. From floor to ceiling, hundreds of framed pictures of beloved fathers, brought in by customers, create a heartwarming and unique gallery. Each photo tells a story, making the space feel deeply personal and connected to the community. It's a delightful touch that invites conversation and adds to the cozy, familial vibe. Beyond the inviting decor, the staff at Dad's Diner are truly exceptional. They are always friendly, greeting you with genuine warmth. What's even more impressive is their knack for remembering your preferences and even past orders, making you feel like a valued regular from your very first visit. They're also happy to make recommendations, guiding you through their delicious menu with helpful suggestions. This personalized attention elevates the dining experience, making each visit feel special. Whether you're craving a hearty breakfast or a satisfying lunch, Dad's Diner delivers not just great food, but a truly memorable and heartwarming experience. It's a must-visit in Anacortes!

    We took a jaunt up to Anacortes over the weekend to meet friends for a birthday brunch. This was…read morethe spot they chose. It is easily located on a popular street, right down from the "welcome to Anacortes" sign. Parking is readily available. It's busy but the tables turnover quickly. There is both indoor and outdoor seating. We enjoyed the atmosphere and the service. The food was filling and I would say "homestyle."

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    Dad's Diner - Hash with pork belly

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