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    Citrus crepe, morning bun, and Kouign-amann.
    Page M.

    Wow. Where do I start? Everything was perfect! Everyone was so friendly. The variety of pastries was 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.

    Hazlenut chocolate crepe with some fresh creme on top.
    Todor B.

    Second visit we've paid to Leaven in the last 30 days. We love it. Taste is amazing always, we've tried multiple things in the menu and even when the restaurant is packed, service is great, timely and on point. The crepes always made fresh both savory and sweet. If you want to try something amazing, try the local braised lamb gyro (crepe) or a classic like chocolate hazelnut. We've had also the ham and cheese croissant which is crisped to perfection. While it may be busy in the weekends, be patient, it's worth it as all is made from scratch and amazing.

    Greta Z.

    This cute little cafe and lovely owner made my day with the most delicious thing I had on my trip to the PNW - a gluten-free lemon curd crepe! I'm devastated that I live on the other side of the country...but maybe that's a good thing. Good luck to the locals who will be popping in here all the time! I wish I could've tried everything, but it just doesn't get any better. The sun tea was really refreshing too. The wait was a little long on a Sunday morning, and they had to send someone literally running to the store to complete my order, but it was sooo worth the wait! I'll be dreaming of this crepe.

    Korean pork belly crepe made with island raised pork.

    Samantha baker proprietor gets up in the predawn and laminates her dough every morning. The flake on the croissant was epic. You can smell the real butter from down the block. Spare white walls and blond wood full of light clean crisp Scandinavian tea shop feel. Many gluten free options - quiches, pasties, tortes, gf crepes. Generous with ingredients. The prosciutto cheese and carnelized onion crepe was piled high! Strong well made coffee drinks. San Juan island raised Korean pork belly so flavorful and crispy with fresh arugula. Mmm mmm mmm.

    Peach & Cream, Prosciutto + Caramelized onion & Fresh cheese, Coppa + Peach jam & Mozzarella
    Luna P.

    Beautiful small shop for a quick breakfast. Items are made fresh to order, quick and warm. Prices are amazing. Not a lots of drink option.

    everything here looked so good! We had savory and sweet crepes, as well as a muffin and all 3 were delicious. staff were friendly and the place was cozy :)

    Lemon curd crepe, morning buns, and bostock.

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    I've eaten a lot of crepes in my time but this restaurant's were by far the best!!! Staff are really nice! A great place for brunch.

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    OMG. Beautiful pastries from heaven. Great service and good prices. Best coffee on the island!

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    Yo! Friday Harbor

    Yo! Friday Harbor

    4.1
    (41 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $

    Have I ever told you how much I love Lavendar flavored ice cream? And Yo! Friday Harbor's double…read morescoop of this fragrant deliciousness didn't disappoint. While waiting for the departing ferry at Friday Harbor, we left our car parked in the ferry queue and hoofed it a few blocks to this cute little ice cream shop. The staff were super friendly - summer vacation kids working tourist season - but they were kind, engaged, and knowledgeable about flavor selection. And, oh my goodness... the flavors to choose from! This shop serves Lopez Island Creamery ice cream, and if you can, always opt for the seasonal flavors. They had Blackberry Lavender, Lavender, Mountain Huckleberry, Strawberry Fudge Brownie and more. I opted for 2 scoops of Lavender and was not disappointed! Cold, creamy, oh-so fragrant, but without an overpowering medicinal lavendar taste. It was perfect, and so refreshing in the hot summer sun. Make sure you take an opportunity to get some Lopez Island Creamery products while visiting the San Juan Islands. I saw their products available in grocery stores and several restaurants, but do support Yo! Friday Harbor if you can. It's conveniently located next to the ferry and you just can't beat that!

    Lopez island ice cream served daily! With an hour to wait for the ferry it was only natural on a…read moresunny day to crave the creamy goodness of ice cream. I hopped out of my car and right over to Yo! The huckleberry/blackberry ice cream here is a must! Even though you can now buy Lopez Island ice cream in pints in most Seattle grocery stores, somehow it tastes better fresh scooped by somebody else! Prices were reasonable and the service was A+!

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    San Juan Island Brewing

    San Juan Island Brewing

    4.2
    (457 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    We had lunch here while waiting for the ferry and really enjoyed the nice little patio and good…read morefood. Service was prompt and friendly and they had gf designations on their menu which made my life easy. I had the house salad and the apricots on top were delish. The husband of mine had a pizza which he said was the indulgence he was craving. Our friend had the curry soup of the day, fried cheese curds and a cider tasting. Everything was good. They had some cute stuff in their shop inside and I secured myself a perfect fox hat. Next time we come back to San Juan we'll definitely stop in again.

    This is a really cool, spacious brewery setup over on San Juan Island. It has a great local pub…read moreenergy, making it an easy place to want to gather, grab a drink, and hang out with a group. The food was a bit of a mixed bag. The pizza was definitely not good, honestly, pretty much everything about it fell short. On the plus side, the beet salad was good, and the chicken wings were tasty as well. The overall ambiance here is super fun and lively. However... the service left a lot to be desired because the kitchen was incredibly SLOW. We were dining with kids, and it took a massive 50 minutes just to get our children their food off the kids' menu. Not even our main meals, just the kids' items! Needless to say, by the time the food finally arrived, our kids were completely starving. Management, please make it a point to ensure that when parents order off the kids' menu, those items are prioritized and brought out much earlier so the little ones can eat... While the space itself is great for a drink, the massive kitchen delays make it tough for a family dinner. I'd say it's fine to check out for a beer and some wings, but if you have young kids with you, be prepared for a long wait.

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    Vic's Drive In

    Vic's Drive In

    3.5
    (57 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    This long-standing family-owned diner has a lot of historic charm and the service is a real…read morestandout. The cashier was incredibly friendly and detailed when I asked about the history of the establishment. The food is unfortunately average, and for the price point my chicken Caesar salad could have more chicken. Still I'd consider returning the next time I visit the island to support this local business and enjoy the wonderful service again.

    We decided to stop in for a quick meal before boarding the ferry back to the mainland. Given that…read morewe only had about half an hour before we had to get to the terminal, Vic's seemed like a good choice. I do have to comment - the name of this restaurant is strange. What exactly makes this restaurant a Drive-In? Considering there's no parking specifically for the place, no car hop service, nor any semblance of a drive through. Instead, it's street parking and typical counter service restaurant. On the window, they had signs for a crab cake sandwich, which we decided to order along with another burger. Even though this was on a weekend during the height of summer, there was only a single other party in the place throughout our meal. I guess most people show up later in the night? But then again, they close at 7PM, so I dunno. The food took about 10 minutes to come out. Deluxe Cheeseburger ($10.99) - Firstly the bun - it's a very thick sesame bun that seems to be homemade, or perhaps from a local bakery. It's toasted well until very darkened looking, but isn't dried out at all and is instead soft and fluffy. Tons of shredded lettuce, sliced onion, and tangy pickles, form a base layer on the bottom bun, glued on by a dollop of their secret burger sauce that's nicely creamy, sweet, and tangy. On top is a juicy ¼ pound patty that's cooked to perfection for a diner burger (e.g. well done, but not dried out at all). On top, of course, the melted, fatty cheese. Everything works together very well; this is just a very solid diner-style cheeseburger. There's not really much I could envision to improve it. (5/5) Crab Cake Sandwich ($14.99) - This is pretty much the same as above but without cheese and substituting the beef patty with a crab cake. The cake is fried well, giving a good crunchy breading, whereas the interior is soft and tender, mostly filler without any taste of crab. Seems to be a typical frozen crab cake, but expected for this price point. It's a salty and savory bomb that goes well with the rest of the ingredients. This sandwich comes with a giant pile of crinkle cut fries. Unlike most crinkle cuts I've had in the past, which are typically floppy and sad, these are fried relatively well, creating a decently crisp crust on the outside while maintaining a fluffy interior. I think if these were immersed in the oil for another 30 seconds to a minute, it would create a better experience? Regardless, these are pretty good fries. (4/5) Overall, I was pretty impressed with the food served at Vic's. I'm not sure why they don't have more business at night? It's probably one of the best (if not the best) diner burger on the island. Pricing is high, yes, but it's kind of expected since it's in a tourist area, not to mention on an island. I would happily return on any future visit to Friday Harbor. Bathrooms - Single unisex room Edit: After doing some more research, it seems this place used to be a drive-in. They had to modernize but kept the name.

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    Leaven - cafes - Updated June 2026

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