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Great classic cafe! They have a large menu with lots to choose from, from sweet or savory breakfast to turkey dinners. Most of my meals at the chain have been good! This time, I split the migas and the rhubarb French toast. I really enjoyed the migas! It was filling and had great flavor. The French toast itself was good and I usually love rhubarb, but the sauce was not as good as I was hoping. Lots of parking, shared with other stores in the strip mall. They have a few outdoor tables as well.
Cutest little neighborhood cafe in a strip Mall near Issaquah QFC ! We ordered the Huevos Rancheros, California Eggs Benedict, and Breakfast Quesadilla. We ordered the half portions and it was perfect. The salsa on the Huevos Rancheros was delicious-- smoky, spicy, and had the perfect kick to balance the flavors of everything else going on the plate. The California Eggs Benedict came with grilled onions, which I absolutely loved. (You don't see onions typically in that dish.) Hash browns were meh. My favorite however was the avocado crema that came with the Breakfast Quesadillas. Creamy and flavorful-- they made the quesadillas sing. Quesadillas were scrumptious-- chock full of scrambled eggs, veggies, and green onions, this one is going to be on our repeat menu . We loved it so much that the person who served gave a complimentary cup to go as we were packing the leftovers. On that note I must say that the service was warm and attentive. We came on a weekday for brunch and were amazed to see how full it was. There was quite a bit of wait for lunch hour so this tells me how popular this place is. No wonder there are so many good Yelp reviews. This may just be our new family favorite.
This is the little cafe that could. It is easily overlooked tucked in a corner of a QFC parking lot. The decor is that of any generic greasy spoon diner, permanent stools at the bar, classic wooden back booths and typical diner tables. The service was so warm and friendly even though they were slammed and there was a 30 minute wait for a party of 2 on a Thursday morning at 10 AM. The veggie omelette tasted fresh and was not greasy. I chose pancakes for a side and it came with 3 giant pancakes! Eggs benny was cooked to perfection, the hollandaise sauce was so yummy and the fruit was also fresh and delicious. Coffee was standard diner coffee. Hot chocolate came with a mountain of whipped cream and sprinkle of mini m&ms. Highly recommend!
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!!
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
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.
**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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
I was by myself and needed some breakfast, so I stopped by Issaquah Cafe--and I was not disappointed! It has a great old-school diner vibe, and I was able to sit right at the counter. The coffee was hot, and there seemed to be quite a few regulars who came in often because the waitstaff seemed to know them by name. They had tons of breakfast options, including waffles, French toast, and pancakes, along with some more unusual choices like a pulled pork breakfast burrito and a breakfast quesadilla. They also had plenty of classic diner favorites, including eggs Benedict, steak and eggs, and chicken-fried steak. I ended up going with the veggie omelette, which came with pancakes. The food came out quickly, and everything was delicious. The omelette was packed with vegetables, and the pancakes were fluffy and came with maple syrup. There was so much food that I could only finish half of the omelette and one pancake, so I took the rest home for later. I also checked out their lunch menu, which had burgers and other diner favorites like a triple-decker club sandwich, Ruben, turkey melt, and a variety of sides Overall, great food, great service, and exactly the kind of traditional diner experience I was looking for. read more
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24 days ago
Great classic cafe! They have a large menu with lots to choose from, from sweet or savory breakfast to turkey dinners. Most of my meals at the chain have been good! This time, I split the migas and the rhubarb French toast. I really enjoyed the migas! It was filling and had great flavor. The French toast itself was good and I usually love rhubarb, but the sauce was not as good as I was hoping. Lots of parking, shared with other stores in the strip mall. They have a few outdoor tables as well. read more
Cutest little neighborhood cafe in a strip Mall near Issaquah QFC ! We ordered the Huevos Rancheros, California Eggs Benedict, and Breakfast Quesadilla. We ordered the half portions and it was perfect. The salsa on the Huevos Rancheros was delicious-- smoky, spicy, and had the perfect kick to balance the flavors of everything else going on the plate. The California Eggs Benedict came with grilled onions, which I absolutely loved. (You don't see onions typically in that dish.) Hash browns were meh. My favorite however was the avocado crema that came with the Breakfast Quesadillas. Creamy and flavorful-- they made the quesadillas sing. Quesadillas were scrumptious-- chock full of scrambled eggs, veggies, and green onions, this one is going to be on our repeat menu . We loved it so much that the person who served gave a complimentary cup to go as we were packing the leftovers. On that note I must say that the service was warm and attentive. We came on a weekday for brunch and were amazed to see how full it was. There was quite a bit of wait for lunch hour so this tells me how popular this place is. No wonder there are so many good Yelp reviews. This may just be our new family favorite. read more
This is the little cafe that could. It is easily overlooked tucked in a corner of a QFC parking lot. The decor is that of any generic greasy spoon diner, permanent stools at the bar, classic wooden back booths and typical diner tables. The service was so warm and friendly even though they were slammed and there was a 30 minute wait for a party of 2 on a Thursday morning at 10 AM. The veggie omelette tasted fresh and was not greasy. I chose pancakes for a side and it came with 3 giant pancakes! Eggs benny was cooked to perfection, the hollandaise sauce was so yummy and the fruit was also fresh and delicious. Coffee was standard diner coffee. Hot chocolate came with a mountain of whipped cream and sprinkle of mini m&ms. Highly recommend! read more
16 days ago
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!! read more
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 read more
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. read more
1 year ago
**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. read more
2 months ago
1 year ago
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! read more
15 days ago
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. read more
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. read more
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. read more
4 months ago
1 year ago
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. read more
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. read more
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!!! read more
Issaquah Cafe is a well known dinner old school cafe in downtown issaquah. It is quick, efficient and delicious. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. They are well know for the corned beef hash, eggs Benedict and breakfast tacos. We both ordered the corn beef hash with over medium eggs. It was delicious. Issaquah cafe is a perfect place to grab some breakfast with friends family or just for a quick visit. read more
8 months ago
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. read more
2 years ago
Food was good but prices are high and service was just ok. Our server was friendly but only came by once to check on us and my husband had wanted a refill on fries with his meal not near the end of it. It still blows my mind that three people eating for breakfast food is over $70. read more
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3 months ago
So glad I stopped here before heading up to snoqualmie! I got the migas and my friend got the california omelet. First, the portions were massive! I knew when I saw the plate, I was gonna have left overs. The eggs I had were cooked well and enjoyed the addition of the taco meat and salsa. The biscuits were super flakey and delicious. The food is a bit on the simpler side but it's done so well! I like their selection of brunch and lunch foods. The customer service is so good, everyone here was so nice! Highly recommend putting your name on the online waitlist before (I had to wait a bit over an hour). If you're in the area, definitely come here for brunch or lunch! read more
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1 year ago
I've lived around issaquah since I was in third grade. How is it that I made it to my 40's and just found this gem? Our server was Daniel. 10/10. He was very personal eke and kind!! We had 5 pieces of bacon. Cooked to perfection 10/10 Strawberry rhubarb French toast with whip cream. This was sweet enough you don't even need the syrup but oh so delicious! 10/10 Waffle with fresh berries and whip cream. This was also delicous in its own and didn't need any syrup. They make their own whip cream. It's not just canned reddi whip. So so good. 10/10 I will 100% be back here! read more
I'd been hearing about this place forever, so we got up early Saturday morning to get breakfast at 8 am here. Seated immediately, pretty comfy place. Cute decor. But the food was really disappointing. I had the avocado toast, it could barely be cut. By this I mean that even holding my plate and sawing, the toast didn't want to break, looked as if I had a bread heel. Taste was decent, but not worth almost sawing my own finger off. Hubby ordered eggs Benedict, asked for extra hollandaise sauce. Normal amount came, he asked for the additional, food was cold by the time it arrived. His toast was actually very dark and couldn't be cut either. In addition, his egg was soft boiled so no runny yolk. Taste of individual components was fine, but at about $20 a plate, it feels like you should be able to cut through it. (Yes, we've had both these dishes and know how to cut them). Hubby has been here many times, he was so frustrated it was a let down. I was just bummed that a place this legendary wasn't more attentive to the details. Beverage refill was offered after we had eaten, so that wasn't much help. In all it's a bummer that I can't recommend this place. read more
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1580 NW Gilman Blvd
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