Updating our review as it's been a while and this place just keeps getting better…read more - Diner food that is just always cooked better than your typical diner - Lots of veggie options! - Servers are wonderful - Eggs always cooked perfectly - Unique and tasty hashbrowns Things to note - There can be a wait, but they take your phone number so you can walk around the big game store next door (they have pinball!) while you wait - Closed Sunday and Monday (as of this review) Overall it's just a really great diner with friendly people and wonderful food!

My boyfriend said we could stop by here for breakfast and I am so happy to be back, especially…read moresince our last visit was excellent. We came in at a good time as there were two tables with two chairs available so we were immediately seated and given waters and menus. The staff here are great about checking in often and being pleasant. The bathroom here is clean and they even have a changing station inside. The restaurant is clean and the staff come to refill or grab dirty plates quite often. My boyfriend got the lavender latte and two eggs and sausages while I got the smoked honey ham eggs benedict and a rose lemonade. I forgot that the specialty lemonades are not free refill but they do give you a lot. The lavender latte was soothing and the rose lemonade was light. The food came not too long after and the portions here are huge. My boyfriend's order came with a side of blackberry jam that was fantastic. I believe it is housemade and I need to see if they sell it because it is some of the best jams ever. Even has actual pieces of blackberry! They gave me so much ham and the hollandaise here paired well with everything, I even had a bit of jam with it and the flavors were simply divine.

I've driven past this restaurant for years and never paid it attention. Recently went and was blown…read moreaway how delicious the food was. I got the Haley Hash, so good, flavorful, filling, could not finish. Great value for the food. Service friendly. Our table was near the food pickup for delivery drivers, there were many and it got crowded. One diner seemed to have been engulfed by drivers I felt a little bad for them. Definitely recommend!

Ordered two full biscuit breakfast one with hash-browns and one with loaded hash-browns and sausage…read moregravy. Normally this place is great, but today nothing tasted like it was seasoned at all. Everything was cooked with the confidence of someone who's never met a spice rack. Even the biscuits were lacking, no butter which I get because the gravy is supposed to go on top but the gravy had zero seasonings. No pepper taste no saltiness. Customer service is good and the ambiance is great but who ever was cooking today should probably come to learn what spices are. It's going to be hard to go back again anytime soon.

Food and service here were both fantastic! The pancakes were outstanding. They were thinner than…read moremost pancakes which gave them an interesting texture and were just outstanding. Fantastic bacon too. Service was impeccable! I was here with a group on a Friday morning, we got there first thing when they opened. All the employees were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and made us feel right at home. Constant refills on solid black coffee and great conversation. One of the best parts of this place is the decor and vibe. Beautiful old architecture, big windows with natural light, and old fashioned furniture and kitchen equipment. It's such a cute little place and feels very home-y. Plus it's on a very nice street in Steilacoom nice and close to the water. Outstanding place to visit on a warm sunny morning for some delicious American classics.

Adorable spot about a block up from the waterfront. Used to be the original pharmacy and post…read moreoffice. Used to be a stop along the street car route that is now a street. Fascinating history which is explained on the menu. The restaurant itself is also a museum of sorts, with every item inside having some connection to its prior lives. We ordered the eggs benedict and the avocado toast. The only reason not five stars is that both were somewhat bland. Expected a bigger burst of flavor for both. Fun to have the option of ordering from the soda fountain (after 11 am only). You can sit at the bar or at tables inside or outside. There is free two hour parking up and down the road. Staff was incredible. So friendly and amenable to every circumstance. Would go back just for the staff.

Okay, can I say WOW! This is part of Tumwater's Craft…read moreDistrict! Plenty of parking and plenty of food choices! On this day we opted for Abe's Waffles! There is plenty of outdoor sitting and on this sunny day we sat outside! The service is super friendly! I absolutely loved the vibe! The food was amazing! Everything was delicious! What stood out was the delicious waffle fries! Omg! Probably the best waffle fries I've ever eaten! Everyone is so friendly, I had a lovely conversation with the ladies at the next table! My goal is to try all the restaurants and food here! I'll be back!!! I highly recommend!

Abe's Waffles is a food truck that is in the parking lot of a fairly new marketplace type area in…read moreTumwater. Not only does this area hold much promise once it's fully open but Abe's makes a wonderful food option here. You can get savory or sweet waffles and I got one of each. For the savory one I got the Green Goddess which was definitely oriented for avocado and a sweet Strawberry waffle which was wonderful. Ingredients were very fresh and it was reflected so in the flavors. Plenty of other choices from this waffle menu to absorb and definitely worth a return visit to try more of those options!

Stopped by Topside Coffee Cabin on my way to Anderson Island and enjoyed my time at this little…read morecozy coffee shop. I ordered the Salty Sailor and got my drink in 5 minutes. Although funny, literally the drink wasnt salty as the drink titles itself. It tasted of sea salt caramel, a bit sweet but smoky. I cozied myself up on one of the tables seated by the view of Steilacoom. People nearby were on their laptops studying and working. Others stopped by to cozy up in their booths to talk and enjoy their coffee as they too waited for their ferry to arrive. The vibe was great. Overall, I will come back here again when im near the area. Felt comfortable, welcomed, and it wasnt overly packed.

Coffee, pastries, and service are all ALWAYS excellent here. I have yet to have an experience where…read moreany of those 3 aspects have been off. There's not a ton of indoor seating and the ordering area is somewhat congested but they are doing the best they can with a small space. There is one larger table if you had a bigger group! They have an in-house baker and you can watch her do her magic from a bar top table.

Rachel was the best! She helped us decide on a delicious meal, also we were looking to get dessert…read morefor our Khampaeng group. She suggested the blackberry Baer Klaus, so we ordered four Bear claws. We will be back to visit your Lakewood Black Bear diner, hoping to see Rachel and have her serve us again. She was the best! You should clone her 100 times! Thank you Black Bear Diner!!! Eric and Mitzi

We dropped by for Lunch. We Had a Bears Choice breakfast, scrambled eggs, bacon, and pancakes. A…read moreBears Choice breakfast of French Toast, scrambled eggs and bacon. And a Chicken Fried Steak breakfast, eggs over easy. And sorry, but I know my French Toast Bears Choice was the best. They use their awesome sourdough bread to dip and toast. Perfectly toasty with that soft luscious interior It's worth the drive. Are the scrambled eggs fluffy and flavorful? Yes. The bacon crisp and hash browns tender with a crisp crust? Yes. And my spouse was all about the perfect over easy eggs and chicken fried steak. But I swear by the french toast. Should have reviewed this place before, I mean it's been years. Seating was quick, even though they were busy. Plan on taking some home unless you are eating big (or burning calories). Black Bear Diner has one of the largest takeout container budgets in the industry. And who doesn't like two for one meals? Excellent selection of desserts (we always plan to take some home, cause we are always full). Restrooms are clean Service is good

What a beautiful cafe in the middle of international district of Tacoma. Free parking in the Paldo…read moreparking lot. Incredibly easy to drive to off of i5, and they have delicious bakery goods. WiFi seems strong as there are customers with their computers and tablets. Bathrooms are clean and individualized, the best! Staff are kind and very considerate, especially the tall Korean barista young man. I will go back due to his professionalism. My Friends ordered the hojicha with cream, corn einspanner, and I ordered the Korean sweet potato latte. With that being said, I was looking for something less sweet, and Korean sweet potato latte is definitely not it. Luckily there are other drinks here and their americano is refreshing and delicious. I will be back to try their kroffles.

My wife and I come here pretty often, either for drinks, croffles, or dessert…read more The staff is always friendly and very helpful with customers. There is not a lot of seating, which is not a problem. It kind of gives off a more intimate vibe this way. I'm not a coffee drinker like my wife, but the refreshers make up for it. The dessert options are great, with cheesecakes, and regular cake options. The croffles range from dessert style to savory options. I don't have a favorite yet, as there a more to try. This is a favorite place for me and my wife.

Best Pretzels in Washington State. Family owned for generations. Most any German sausage or…read moreingredients availability. A must go to when visiting Lakewood

You take a number, at the deli, where they all put your number. With the number of people working…read morebehind the counter, the numbers are called quite quickly. I ordered the Hessy sandwich. It was quite a good sandwich. The balance of the meat to cheese to mustard and to bread was perfect. I loved the texture of the roll. I also got a pretzel which was nice and fresh. And of course I got the mustard which has a nice kick.

Look, I don't even know how to explain my experience at Carrs! I HAVE BEEN GOIN TO CARRS FOR 15…read moreYEARS AND IT HITS DIFFERENT NOW! It was always great but we got our food quicker than normal! We ordered legit 5 plates all came out fast!! The portions were huge THE SERVICE WAS LIGHTENING FAST AND OUR TABLE WAS AMAZING!! I would put this diner against many diners in the US! I know how to eat if I'm recommending a restaurant you need to go!!! Again... I was forget to take a picture because it's too good not to eat fast!

They were quite busy and we had to wait for a while to get a table, but the food came out quickly…read moreand it came out large and in charge. Their breakfasts are huge. My biscuits weee light and fluffy the gravy was tasty. It is a kitschy place a little homage to our love affair with cars. With an old diner vibe. I want to go back and check out the lunch and dinner menu. The drawback they close pretty early.

We sat outside, and the view out over the Sound was amazing, which matched the quality of the food…read more Could be the best burger I've ever had. Best description would be fresh. It was busy but everyone had a smile.

I wanted to love this place but the food was not my fave in my opinion…read more We both ordered from the handhelds section of the menu and both the chicken sandwich and burger where way overcooked. I felt like sauce, mayo, or tomatoes for the chicken sandwich could of made it better as well. I really appreciated the service from our server and enjoyed the view from the roof top! I could see myself returning for drinks and enjoying the waterfront!