LakeLine

(29 reviews)

Overall a nice little coffee shop, I love going here to draw and enjoy the quieter cafe ambiance…read more Service was smooth and food was plentiful, if you're going for a small fish exploring the big ocean experience this is the place for you!

I wanted to love this place because the ambiance was great, the employees were friendly, and they…read moremake a truly excellent vegan breakfast sandwich. Unfortunately, their decaf roast is just awful! Deeply bitter with a lingering flavor of burnt toast. I've had decaf at many places and to be fair it is tough. It's often more bitter than the full roasts, but I'm used to that. This is the first cup I couldn't finish in a long time. I even asked the barista and they kindly switched my Americano for their decaf drip. But that was just as bad so it's definitely the roast. I'm guessing their other roasts are better, and like I said the food and service were great for me. But if you drink decaf I really don't think this is your spot.

Breakfast sandwich and a pumpkin spice slushy on a table with a flower on it and the coffee counter in the background.

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11th Hour Tea & Coffee Bar

4.8

(39 reviews)

3.6 mi

Haven't been in a couple of years, but I always loved that it is a smaller , more intimate space…read more Everyone who worked there was personable and engaging. I was usually drinking Puerh, but their coffee was always top notch and the pastries were tasty. Hoping the new apartments across the street bring much new business.

Not your usual or basic local coffee shop - these are craft coffee and tea drinks etc. The drinks…read morewe ordered were made individually and with care and had a recipe card used to ensure accuracy. Note: also not your sweet/dessert coffees. This is real coffee/tea with craft ingredients. Absolutely would go back

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Maple Bar

This is a cute little cafe. Not a "bakery" per se because they don't bake in house. They told us…read morethat everything is from Haggen. So that's a bit odd? The blueberry maple bars were amazing. It's nice that they're half size so you can eat 2 flavors easily. They also have day old donuts at a discount. Fun merchandise, cute cafe with tons of seating. Fun place to hang out with friends. But it is also just a regular coffee shop? Nothing mind blowing. I wish the donuts were made in house! That would have lived up to the name.

Excellent spot for studying, catching up with an old friend, or eating delicious doughnuts! Or for…read moredoing all three! I went on a Sunday morning with my dear friend to do studying and we needed to get straight to work and thankfully with the quick service we were able to receive we did just that. The lady who took our order and made our drinks was quite pleasant to confer with and had a great attitude. People would walk in and out to order their food or drink but other than that it was relatively quiet. Another thing not often seen at other places was the variety of seating, Maple bar has high chairs, big tables with benches, cozy chairs, and even small sectioned off areas to sit. Inside was colorful, bright, and warm. It definitely put me in a bright mood for the day! Great study spot! I would recommend!

Strawberry cold foam matcha

Maple latte

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Camber Coffee

They know their coffee. A must stop for any coffee snob passing through Bellingham…read more Suggest also grabbing a few bags for home!

It was my first time in Bellingham, WA and Camber was recommended by local friends and online…read morefoodies. It was a really clean (outside and in) + decorated cafe and easy to find (right on a street corner). They had a selection of gluten free items to eat, including gluten free focaccia which worked out great since my partner is GF. We ordered a variety of food and coffee (latte and gesha pour over) and even bought a bag of gesha beans to make coffee at home because we thought it was so good. Even though it was a Saturday morning (it was super packed) we still found a table to sit at and were able to enjoy everything. We came back a couple of days later, but we missed the food (the kitchen closes at a specific time) so we ended up getting coffee to go. I'd put this place on my list of favorite coffee shops to eat at in PNW!

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Sweet Bay Cafe

4.6

(39 reviews)

This is a great little spot for breakfast or Brunch! Open,…read moreairy, bright atmosphere with big windows. Excellent service and Wonderful food! Two of us shared the yummy special pastry, the California omelette (delish), a biscuit, and some very good sausage. Price was great too, even with a coffee each it was only about $22 per person. Highly recommend!

So delicious!! Classic Eggs Benedict were great. Ham and eggs were very well executed and…read moreabsolutely the best homemade English muffin ever - which so many places get wrong. Not too bready - perfectly toasted. Could have used more hollandaise, which I couldn't really taste and is usually the most important part. I would've asked for more if server had ever come back to our table once food was delivered. Alas, they did not. Only reason it's not 5 stars. Bloody Marys were fantastic. Star was probably husband's biscuits and gravy. That gravy was PHENOMENAL and the biscuits were excellent. Overall - service could definitely use improvement but host was very helpful, food was fantastic, ambience was fun, and hats off to the talented chef!

Seating area

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Locus

I've eaten here twice: same experience both times. Service is friendly, fast, and accurate. Food is…read moredelicious: standards with a twist and a fmair. The drinks are creative and well balanced. The atmosphere is fun and relaxed.

A 10/10 experience here in Locus. We got a variety of food, all very good, very fresh and fast out…read moreof the kitchen. The coffee was excellent too. The waitress we had was very helpful and friendly, and the music inside was a great addition

2022.08.09. Locus Café, Bellingham, WA

Toasty marshmallow latte - IG @bougiefoodieboi

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Sea salt caramel mocha

Cafe Blue

This spot is so cute, cozy, and comfortable. I was visiting a friend in town and needed a place to…read moredo some computer work for an hour. I am grateful I was recommended this spot. The coffee is delicious! The employees were kind. The vibes were immaculate.

Easy location to find in Fairhaven. Just a few shops down from Village Books. The space smells…read moreamazing when you enter. We were a group of five plus a baby and found comfortable seating. There was a steady supply of customers and the seating was full however the tables turned over decently fast and there is outdoor seating as well. We each tried different drinks and overall they were good. My banana latte lacked any banana flavor but the coffee itself was great. The cornbread scone was something our group agreed we would skip (too crumbly and dry) but the cookies were nice. Overall glad we stopped to try it. We would come again.

Savory scone.

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Cool bathroom

Woods Coffee

Coffee is very good not the best but very good. I had a Americano. I just wish they had some sweet…read moreand low there but definitely a great place just to get a hot cup of coffee.

googled a Woods coffee near me after exiting the Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest and ended up…read morehere. The drive thru was quite confusing. I wasn't sure if it was for the restaurant next door or the coffee drive thru. We ended up parking off to the side and walking in. Staff was friendly coffee was good. The decor is always fun to look at.

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Banter

Nice cafe with great food, coffee and ambiance. Parking lot is small and spaces very limited or…read morereserved for other businesses so plan to park on the street.

I'm glad this place is doing well and seems to have a lot of locals dining there on a regular basis…read moreIt was just not for me. Service was a little bit with an attitude. In addition, they are not very accommodating nor vegan friendly.

The Banter B.R.A.T. (without bacon) with tater tots - savory, balanced, filling, incredible! IG - @bilalandjesseatfood

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Chia Seed Parfait - textured, not too sweet, delicious! IG - @bilalandjesseatfood

Kulshan Brewing Co.

The food is always great and changes up throughout the week, the service is top quality with a…read morediverse staff, and there is a delicious drink for everyone who comes through. Plus they will let you pay in quarters

This is a sweet place. I came for the music (Anissa and Erik). (I even apologized to the staff--RJ,…read moreI believe he told me--explaining that's why I was there and I likely wouldn't be spending much money. He was nice as could be! And later told me he loved the music too.) Anyway, I liked their ginger beer--it had a little zing to it. I liked their humongous pretzel (I've never had one of these before--delish with and without the spicy mustard. I didn't really look at the interior of the place, but the outdoor seating area is very pleasant (though some cushions would be nice) and clearly very popular. One of the things I liked was that they have several different kinds of seats. There are a few umbrellas in spots--which is good as they are opposite to the setting sun. Food trucks were at the ready. Again, sweet place with at least one super nice staffer.

The Kulshan Brewery courtyard picnic tables (the Greektown food truck just out of sight to the left)

Yonder Coulee - pineapple, lime and cardamom

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Cool artwork

Sweet As Waffles

4.6

(85 reviews)

This is a YES for me. Wow. I walked by in the evening and it caught my eye, so I made plans to…read morereturn for brunch the next day. They have a really cool menu where just about anything can be made gluten free and/or vegan. Tons of savory options, which I loved. I ordered online and got a California sandwich on gluten free. It was ready in 20 (on a Saturday too- impressive), and ready to go. The staff are awesome. They had such great energy. There were about 4-5 of them, all working on something, and it was nice to see a properly staffed place where each person was contributing without it feeling too stressful/busy. There are a lot of cute touches- free stickers, a dinosaur vending machine, local art. It was a joy to walk in the door and wait for my meal. The waffle was amazing. A tad sweet, which complimented the flavors well. They have really perfected this and I am already hoping to make a trip back soon for more!

The vibe of this place is honestly amazing. The waffles are incredible and I'm obsessed with the…read moreotter-lope mascot. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. The waffles are absolutely massive but well worth it. I was especially fond of the Main Squeeze waffle as it was tangy and didn't feel super heavy. Whether you're in Bellingham as a visitor or a local, this place is worth a stop.

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The Coffee Shop by Hammerhead Coffee Roasters

(29 reviews)

Overall a nice little coffee shop, I love going here to draw and enjoy the quieter cafe ambiance…read more Service was smooth and food was plentiful, if you're going for a small fish exploring the big ocean experience this is the place for you!

I wanted to love this place because the ambiance was great, the employees were friendly, and they…read moremake a truly excellent vegan breakfast sandwich. Unfortunately, their decaf roast is just awful! Deeply bitter with a lingering flavor of burnt toast. I've had decaf at many places and to be fair it is tough. It's often more bitter than the full roasts, but I'm used to that. This is the first cup I couldn't finish in a long time. I even asked the barista and they kindly switched my Americano for their decaf drip. But that was just as bad so it's definitely the roast. I'm guessing their other roasts are better, and like I said the food and service were great for me. But if you drink decaf I really don't think this is your spot.

Breakfast sandwich and a pumpkin spice slushy on a table with a flower on it and the coffee counter in the background.

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Port Fairhaven Fish & Chips

Fish and chips here are on par with English fish and chips. Service was great. They have indoor and…read moreoutdoor seating on the pier. Located inside the ferry terminal. Clean restrooms and they serve beer!

Three days, two visits. Consistent. Tasty. Crazy crispy beer batter. Flaky, well-prepped cod…read more Killer chowdahhh. Nice patio. Cool building. Service was ehhh. Guy plopped my food on the table like I inconvenienced him. No pics. No leftovers!

Nice ambiance overlooking the ferry and docks.

One cod, one halibut - super crispy and well-seasoned! IG - @bilalandjesseatfood

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Cod fish and chips

Dumpling Girls

4.6

(97 reviews)

3.4 mi

When visiting from out of town we always make a point to stop by a have lunch from the Dumpling…read moreGirls. Great food and vibe at a great price.

Wow, this little place does not disappoint! I'm so glad we gave them a try. First the ordering…read moreprocess is very easy and simple. Their menu is really easy to read and understand and they are very friendly and quick. They give you a buzzer you can take with you and go find somewhere to sit which is great. We decided to try the rice noodle soup with beef, potstickers and donuts. The soup was amazing. So much flavor and packed with lots of noodles and beef. You get quite a bit for what you pay for. The potstickers also had lots of flavor and was the perfect texture with just the right amount of crisp. The donuts, oh wow. These are amazing! I would come back just for these alone! They were served hot and drizzled with a perfect amount of sweetened condensed milk, they were so good. Our food came out quick and hot and for how much food you get and the quality of food you get it's definitely worth it. We will be back!

Chicken Dumplings @bilalandjesseatfood

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Mallard Ice Cream

Great downtown location with ample seating. They are…read morecow-to-cone, which I had to google to know what it meant. I also appreciated that the fruit and other ingredients were local. One of us had a malt. They gift you the malt in your cup but then the metal canister they make it in with extra. It's like you get 1 1/2 malts. I love that they don't dump it down the sink like most other shops! Another one of us had a sundae, then cones. The scoops sizes were good. Between us we tried coffee, vegan mint brownie, strawberry malt, cheesecake and cookies and cream. All of the flavors were so tasty! The staff were also very friendly, which is a nice bonus .

Mallard Ice Cream rotates their flavors everyday and they have some very interesting ones. I love…read morethat they just have a bunch of rubber duckies around the place. I decided to get a single cup of hojicha ice cream and that was creamy deliciousness. It was nice to have on such a hot day!

Guatemalan chocolate and Ariona berry

Mallard's entry

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Mi Rancho Meat Market

Absolutely great tacos & birria. We went to visit family in Washington Bellingham, was craving…read moreMexican authentic food. Someone from the area recommended me to that restaurant. Enjoyed they have a market as well to get your Mexican produce.

If you're looking for tacos with a lot of flavor, fresh homemade tortillas AND great prices this is…read morethe place. We are obsessed with this place when we need a taco fix. They have lots of different meat choices to pick from but we personally like the carne asada the best. They fill the tacos full of meat and they top them with onions and cilantro. They give complimentary chips and salsa and pinto beans. Everything here has so much flavor, it's the best taco place we have ever been to. The prices are very reasonable. You pick your own spot to sit and someone comes and takes your order shortly after. The service here is fast! Our tacos always come out quick after we order. When you go to pay you have to go to the store next door down the hallway, so that was a little tricky at first to figure out. We love it here!

Various tacos

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No more $1 taco :(

Camber Coffee

They know their coffee. A must stop for any coffee snob passing through Bellingham…read more Suggest also grabbing a few bags for home!

It was my first time in Bellingham, WA and Camber was recommended by local friends and online…read morefoodies. It was a really clean (outside and in) + decorated cafe and easy to find (right on a street corner). They had a selection of gluten free items to eat, including gluten free focaccia which worked out great since my partner is GF. We ordered a variety of food and coffee (latte and gesha pour over) and even bought a bag of gesha beans to make coffee at home because we thought it was so good. Even though it was a Saturday morning (it was super packed) we still found a table to sit at and were able to enjoy everything. We came back a couple of days later, but we missed the food (the kitchen closes at a specific time) so we ended up getting coffee to go. I'd put this place on my list of favorite coffee shops to eat at in PNW!

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LakeLine - cafes - Updated August 2026

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Locus

4.7

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I've eaten here twice: same experience both times. Service is friendly, fast, and accurate. Food is…read moredelicious: standards with a twist and a fmair. The drinks are creative and well balanced. The atmosphere is fun and relaxed.

A 10/10 experience here in Locus. We got a variety of food, all very good, very fresh and fast out…read moreof the kitchen. The coffee was excellent too. The waitress we had was very helpful and friendly, and the music inside was a great addition

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(7 reviews)

This cafe is filled with light, succulents, art made by their daughter, good vibes. The prices are…read moreunbeatable- 3 breakfast sandwiches with bacon and a late under $20.00- specially in this area! Customer service was outstanding. Their breakfast sandwiches were delicious! The English muffins are yummy. What else can you ask for? Beautiful views!!

Good London Fog tea with friendly service and good cafe ambiance. The pastry display looked…read moreamazing. I got my tea to go, so I don't have much to report.

Colophon Cafe

3.6

(245 reviews)

Delish BLTA and salad! Sat outside and watched the birds and people milling about. Absolutely…read moreperfect lunch!

A throw back to the 70's ambiance, with solid choices some of which are vegan…read more Food is good and service is as well.

Little Cheerful Cafe

3.9

(324 reviews)

A timeless Bellingham staple, The Little Cheerful Cafe sits on a bustling corner downtown, and…read moreserves up some of the best breakfast you can find in the city. On a typical weekend morning you will find this lively restaurant packed wall to wall with hungry patrons who return time and time again to enjoy a great meal, lucky for us the hostess was able to greet us with a friendly smile and bring us to our table without any wait. Once we were settled in our seats, a waiter came and took our order with the same smile and great attitude as our hostess. While we waited for our food my wife and I sipped on a couple of mimosas off the cocktail menu and enjoyed the view from the corner window. I have tried out many different meals during my visits here, but I always go back to their scrambles. Today I tried the Bham Scram. Scrambled eggs are mixed up with house made apple chicken sausage, sun-dried tomatoes and onions all on top of a heap of hash browns that are cooked to crispy perfection and seasoned perfectly. Of course on top of all that there is a generous serving of goat and cheddar cheese, then finally sliced avocado. If you choose this dish I hope you bring an empty stomach! All of their scrambles come with your choice of toast, english muffin or a house made biscuit. I suggest topping any of these options with their homemade jam. Little Cheerful will always be a favorite of mine. I recommend this spot to anyone that is looking for a delicious and filling breakfast while visiting downtown Bellingham.

Stopped in for a late Sunday breakfast. A little bit of a wait. Plenty of parkiing around the area…read more Requested outdoor seating. Ordered a iced mocha, bairra skillet. Excellent breakfast. Their on the table selection of sauces and jam are great. Ambiance is low key and relaxing.

Nelson’s Market

4.2

(176 reviews)

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!

Semiahmoo Marina Store/Cafe

3.6

(18 reviews)

Stopped in for a snack after walking the entire length of Semiahmoo Park--seriously, my legs still…read morehaven't forgiven me. This place seems like the go-to spot for marina boats to stock up on supplies, and it doubles as a perfect place to pick up some unique souvenirs. You'll find local artists selling everything from handmade jewelry, cutting boards that make you want to chop something just for fun, rope baskets perfect for stashing things, and crochet clothing. If you're in the market for a memorable keepsake, this is your spot! The service was quick and friendly, which was much appreciated after we dragged ourselves in from our beach adventure. As for the food, we went with the clam chowder, chicken salad sandwich, and a strawberry banana smoothie, and they did not disappoint. After all that walking, it felt like we'd discovered a hidden oasis. The chowder was creamy, the sandwich was hearty, and the smoothie was the perfect reward for pretending to be outdoorsy. Now, let's talk about the flowers. The groundskeeper grows these massive, stunning blooms that are on every table, adding a lovely touch--until the bees decide to crash the party. Gorgeous? Yes. But watch out, because those bees are on a mission to turn your peaceful lunch into their own personal floral rave. All in all, a charming spot for food, souvenirs, and a few inevitable bee encounters!

One of my wife's favorite local eateries. Very solid sandwich and coffee place. Sandwiches were…read moregood, generous portions, freshly made. Service very prompt. It was very quiet on a late July afternoon, possibly because it was raining. There are also quite a few locally made gift items available.

Skylarks Hidden Cafe

3.2

(454 reviews)

We were headed to Blaine for a Nexus Interview - stopped here because it's about 30 minutes to the…read morebuilding. The restaurant is in this cute neighborhood, Fairhaven. On another day I would have browsed the shops near the restaurant. I am surprised by the low reviews. We stopped here around 12:50 pm, had to wait 15-20 minutes for a table. I had a French 75, waffle with strawberries and bacon on the side. My husband had the fish and chips. We both enjoyed our food and would make a return visit. It's much larger than it appears. There is seating on the main floor, an upper area, the lower back of the restaurant has additional tables and there is a back patio area. It appears that they time the seating to coincide with server capacity.

I saw from my last Yelp review that I had thrilled to the Apple Cranberry Salad, so I ordered it…read moreagain. (Whose Yelp reviews can I trust, if not my own? It really is a lovely salad, from the crispiness of the apple slices to freshness of the greens to the delicious teeth-grabbing gumminess of the rich and flavorful cranberries in contrast. Just a beautiful thing. I also decided to brave some beets! Why, one would ask, when why anyone likes beets is beyond my imagination? To me, they taste like dirt. I had a friend who used to make a mixed green salad that incorporated beets along with blue cheese. I first tried it "to be polite" and, to my surprise, I liked it quite a lot. So when I saw Beet and Goat Cheese Flat Bread on the Skylark's menu, I decided to brave it because I love goat cheese and I love a good flatbread. It was wonderful! No beety flavor, just creamy deliciousness where the goaty cheese nicely blended. Nice little dish to share too--and my companions loved it. Lavender Fields is a lovely mocktail (and a bargain at $5!)--you never see single digits on menus anymore--I had to ask if it was a mistake. No. Quite elegant and refreshing. The wonderful, attentive and charming Mischa was our server and bartender to boot. She made perfect choices for me when asked, bringing me a lovely wine to pair. (And she makes a lovely Old Fashioned.) Also wonderful to us was Brad. We had some special needs which he graciously accommodated. And the place is so lovely to sit in--just beautiful. And the music was incredible also.

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Decent prices, usually quick friendly service! I always get…read morethe bagel sandwich on a cheese bagel, it's so good! The pesto sandwich is also great! They have great cookies for amazing price, I got the oatmeal raisin! Definitely recommend!

Slowest coffee stand in Whatcom County cruise and coffee is literally 200 ft down the road on the…read moreother side of the bridge. Don't waste your time with curb shots cuz whatever it is you need to go to you will be late. Had 12 minutes of spare time to get coffeel. Ended up taking them 15 minutes to get the car in front of me and get my drink ended up being late to work

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Great spot for a hot coffee drink before catching the train. Had an excellent breakfast sausage…read moreburrito.

Banter

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