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    Issaquah Cafe

    4.2 (851 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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

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    Half an order of the Popeye omelette. So nice of them to split it for us.
    Dan H.

    Still such an awesome place for breakfast. Not too busy at all on a weekday morning as expected but still enough people to create an ambiance. Great food. They even split the Popeye omelette (with hash browns and homemade biscuit) for us and it was the perfect amount of food. A lot of places charge you to split a single meal, so we ended up tipping a little extra to show our thanks but it certainly wasn't expected. The biscuit with butter and honey was superb. Excellent, friendly staff. Will continue coming back. My only deterrent is how busy it gets on weekends!!

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    Mary R.

    So delicious . Each entree is so unique! It's a breakfast lunch resturant . The biscuits and gravy were wonderful . The biscuits were huge . I brought on for a snack later with ham! The service was so friendly and nice . Clean up etc. the counter was comfortable . They had outside seating . Many tables and booths ! If I lived here I would be back many times. It is an excuse to travel Kudos

    Pulled Pork Breakfast Burrito
    Jjay S.

    Issaquah Cafe is EXTREMELY nostalgic for me, and holds a dear place in my heart. Growing up and attending school in the area, I remember coming here with friends before class whenever we had a late start, and I always appreciated the comfy, home-y vibe that this place offered. Years later and having since moved from Issaquah, I still find myself coming here with friends after the occasional trip to the east side. The restaurant is small and cozy, but often very busy; you're definitely gonna expect long waits on weekends. Service is always friendly, and you can tell that the staff absolutely love their job and the customers that come in. I tried something new this time around, and got the pulled pork breakfast burrito. The pork was juicy and flavorful, and really highlighted the dish. Prices can be a bit expensive, most dishes cost at least $18, but you can tell that they put a lot of love into their meals. Or maybe that's my nostalgia talking. Either way, I'm sure I'll find myself at Issaquah Cafe again in the future.

    Huevos rancheros
    Karishma A.

    **vegetarian review** It was quite busy when we arrived - 30 min wait. However we were able to find bar seats quickly. We got 3 half orders - California Benedict, French toast, and Huevos rancheros. The order was quick to arrive. Half sizes are so close to full size price 16 vs 19 so that I didn't appreciate but I guess that's how pricing works. I liked the French toast a lot! Benedict wasn't bad but also not that special. Overall average flavours, good old diner vibes. A little overhyped but excellent service.

    Danielle G.

    That fantastic old school diner you crave when you want good eggs and bacon, pancakes, or French toast. Super friendly staff, food was top-notch, would definitely go back!

    Jamie B.

    This place is my go‑to for breakfast in Issaquah. The food hits the spot every time, and the service is genuinely friendly. One thing I really appreciate: they never let your coffee mug run dry -- the refills keep coming without you even having to ask. Great vibes for a morning meetup or a relaxed start to your day.

    Breakfast sandwiches (2)
    Steve B.

    This place is always busy and it is best to put your name on the waitlist if possible. I like to try different things on the menu and these sandwiches were really good. You can choose, ham, sausage or bacon (I think) and they didn't disappoint!!! The service is always good too and very attentive.

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    Angi C.

    Was looking for a quick breakfast driving through Issaquah. The place was packed but luckily there were two seats at the counter, which is first come, first served. The place was bustling! Service was quick! The cafe was cute, typical breakfast diner. I ordered the crepes with lingonberry- pretty lackluster- not impressed. My husband ordered the potato pancakes, which were just hashbrowns! When I think of potato pancakes, I think of formed potato patty's- these were more of a hash brown casserole. I must note- because it is 2025 after all, they are still serving coffee with the room temperature half/half cups- it's 2025!! Serve some fresh half and half, not the artificial, preserved mini cups. I would not return.

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    Scott H.

    What a great place excellent excellent food good service very clean restaurant. You can tell. They're proud of their space. Highly recommend this place family friendly. You won't regret a visit to the Issaquah café.

    Breakfast sando with ham and egg over medium + hashbrowns
    Cheryl S.

    Service was very friendly; food was your average cafe breakfast fare (nothing stood out as excellent). My husband said his scramble and hashbrowns were good. Unfortunately, my hashbrowns were cold (not even partly warm) and had an oil aftertaste. Gravy on the biscuits and gravy was fairly bland (no savory herbs or sausage taste). English muffin on the breakfast sandwich was slightly soggy but the rest was done well.

    Grilled cheese
    Doug M.

    Well this was disappointing. Not sure why the place was so busy and seems to have a decent star rating. Maybe it was an off day for them and the kitchen. We waited for an unusually long time after seating to place our order, and the food took quite a while too. Yeah, the place was mostly full, but not that full. For the food, side salad was basically iceberg lettuce with a couple carrot sticks and some croutons on top. The light vinaigrette on the side was only oil and vinegar. The wife had to add her own salt and pepper to the salad, and of course couldn't duplicate the Italian spices. Her grilled cheese was basic. Grilled bread with semi melted cheddar (?) between. My turkey club was okay. Way too much plain mayo though. Friend's avocado toast came with eggs on it, over easy. And the toast toppings were okay. But she said only the eggs were warm, not any of the rest of it. Potential was there, but execution was lacking this time.

    Corned Beef Hash & Eggs
    Lee C.

    Stopped in for brunch! The place gets really busy but I can see why. The restaurant itself is super clean. The staff is friendly and helpful. The food was pretty good with large portion sizes. I would def eat here again. Come give it a try!!!

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    Consistently great diner, with good service and food. I especially enjoy the steak & eggs, or their scrambles!

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    The food was good! They did not do chocolate chips in pancakes which is usually accommodated in OPH or IHOP.

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    Good food worth the wait service was good .had nice breakfast .drove by the restaurant and never knew it was there hidden in back.

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    Best cafe ever u need to go roast their own turkey n corn beef friendly great staff stellar food

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    The food is out of this world! The staff is friendly, welcoming. Who could ask for more?

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    Paisley’s Tea Room

    Paisley’s Tea Room

    4.3
    (113 reviews)
    1.0 mi
    $$

    I wanted to love this place and was so excited to try it. We made a reservation a month in advance…read morebecause there were 7 of us. We were seated at a large table, and it was beautifully decorated. After twenty minutes, someone came by to talk about the teas. We ordered our pots, and she said they would be out shortly. We got the tea and were told we could try any other tea. She brought out tiers of little snacks, and then didn't come back for an hour. I think she was busy with other customers but there were two additional workers. One of my friends asked one of the other workers for a different tea, and she came by and said "he's just the host." Ok, well he could have still given you the order, or you could have come by and asked if we wanted a different tea? I really wanted to recommend this place, and bring my daughter back with her friends but for $565 for 7 people, the food you see, and one pot of tea for each guest, I'm going to pass.

    On our way to Edmonds and tried to decide on an impromptu lunch in Issaquah that will accommodate…read moreour dog. Paisleys tea room at Gilman village is the place! Patio has about 6 tables with colorful flowers in full bloom surrounded us. It's quite magical sitting there relaxing and sipping delicious tea, pastries and lunch. Everyone works in the shop all so sweet and attentive. We had London fog which was fragrant and beautiful. Salad and sandwich hit the spot. It was so relaxing even our dog sat quietly and people watch. Do try this place with tea services too. Presentation is always stunning. Thank you Quinn and staff making our lunch time very pleasant and memorable.

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    Regent Bakery & Cafe

    Regent Bakery & Cafe

    3.6
    (22 reviews)
    0.3 mi

    One of my favourite bakeries of all time. Their black forest cake is absolutely amazing. The only…read moredownside is that you can eat the whole thing without even noticing that good. This is not the biggest bakery but all of the stuff they have is very high-quality and delicious. The place always looks clean and Jarvis always friendly and fast.

    It's been a while since I've visited regent bakery, so seeing one in issaquah was a pleasant…read moresurprise! The area was smaller than expected, but clean with a limited selection of bakeries and lots of cake slices. I was surprised to see how expensive the cakes were, even some of my favorite breads like the coconut cream were closer to $4 each! Unfortunately, given the current economy, I believe this is now the standard cost of dessert breads. I got two breads and one drink! The green tea bun was great- there was a generous amount of filling, and the combo of mochi with cream was very satisfying. The pineapple bun was also delicious, I loved that there was filling inside which kind of reminded me of a cocktail bun/custard bun. Both breads had the standard Asian bakery texture that I love- soft, chewy, and not too sweet or dense. The milk tea flavor was a great combo, though I found the drink to be pretty sweet at 50%. Of the two pastries, the green tea is my favorite! Overall, the bakery tasted as good as I remembered. However, given its prices, I don't see myself coming back often.

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    The Coffee Shop On Gilman

    The Coffee Shop On Gilman

    4.5
    (12 reviews)
    1.2 mi

    As much as I dislike leaving not so good reviews, it's time. Two of my photos are from over a year…read moreago, and one is from today. Yes, it had been over a year since I had visited due to the amount of foam in my lattes....then again today. I really want to support the smaller owned businesses in town, but not when this is what I get. Two stars are because at least the girls are always nice.

    I stopped in this little parking lot in Issaquah to get tacos at Xochi. The wait for tacos was 25…read moremins, so I walked over to The coffee shop to get a coffee while I waited. The lady was super nice. It's a tiny place and a one-woman run shop. It was a personable and cute experience. I wanted a fancy iced coffee because it was a bright and sunny day in Issaquah. I chose Kathy's special mocha, which was a white coffee with chocolate and caramel. It was delicious. Not too sweet, but very creamy. It didn't even taste like coffee, which makes me wonder what white coffee means. The little coffee shop also has a variety of other drinks some of them involving red bull or lotus energy. I liked the creativity, but I'd personally only come here for coffee and maybe a smoothie or one of their baked goods. They also have sandwiches. There was a daily special sign that said specialty drinks are 10% off, but I didn't see the sign until after I ordered and idk if my drink counted as a specialty drink or if I got the discount. Haha. Oh well. It felt good to support a local business even though drinks are half off at Starbucks every Friday in May. They weren't getting much other business while I was there even though the taco place was crowded with people. I felt a little bad. If you ever find yourself in Issaquah and are looking for a nice coffee, this might be your place! I know I enjoyed it!

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    Koffee Sutra

    Koffee Sutra

    3.9
    (72 reviews)
    1.7 mi
    $

    A great cup of coffee is essential before dealing with rainy day traffic and you are in luck if you…read morehappen to stop at this great little stand. Their baristas are friendly, their smiles are honest, and well, the coffee is hot. Grab a cookie or a tasty treat to go, you will not regret it.

    I have been here a few times. Usually am pretty happy with my coffee and the service is usually…read morenice and friendly esp in mornings. Last time I came was a younger gal with freckles who was nice - I ordered a drink with white coffee and white chocolate and I got regular espresso. It was fine and the shots actually tasted good so I wasn't mad. This time I came at 4:54 google says they're open til 6. I actually waited in downtown traffic to get there because I really wanted a coffee from here since I'm not always in the area. I pull in and I notice the open sign is off on this side but wasn't on other. I pull up and the same younger girl from last time opens the window and says they've just closed. I look down now 4:55. I'm like well that's a weird time to close. So I ask what time they close and she says 5 o'clock. Look. I was a barista for 7 years. I get cleaning up but I always left a side of the machine til close. Hell I would have been okay if she said I just cleaned my machines but I can offer energy, tea etc they don't even require clean up. If you're open til 5 be open til 5. If google and maps says 6 please fix it because I went thru traffic wasting time trying to support your business. I wouldn't have tried to make it minutes before close if that was accurate. And employee girl- do better. For your boss and for your customers... if you're open til 5 be open til 5. You can manage your time efficiently to have it closed and cleaned. But also just care about the business and people. Not just about getting out of there. Trust me the world notices.

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    The view as you pull in.

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