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    Little Crane Cafe

    4.1 (110 reviews)
    InexpensiveAmerican, Cafes
    Open 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Breakfast biscuits and gravy to go !!!
    Amber F.

    Amazing at least a pound of food here just the right amount of seasoning creaminess homemade biscuits Yum Yum Yum THANK YOU LITTLE CRANE !!! Team

    French Toast eggs and bacon.
    Jennifer M.

    Cute little "roadside" dinner in Vader. Slightly off the beaten path and full of locals who all seem to know each. First, the service was excellent, very friendly and efficient. My food (Prime Rib Hash), was perfection. My son enjoyed his French Toast, eggs and bacon, however, my husband didn't love his burger (more bun than actual burger), but he did eat it all up, so it wasn't awful either. Next time he will order the double. This cafe is definitely worth a quick drive off the interstate if your hungry, and if they have the hash, get it! YUM.

    Country Benedict
    Christina E.

    Little diner in Vader with great service and tasty food served in good portions for the price. Staff is friendly and helpful. Breakfast served all day which is a definite plus! Had the Country Benedict and enjoyed every bite! If visiting would recommend coming prepared to make new friends as it is small and usually busy so pretty close quarters.

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    Evelia C.

    Delicious hamburger cozy cute little cafe worth your stop customer service with a smile

    There's the address, you need to eat here! Support local businesses
    Amy D.

    Where oh where do I start with this? Well, I can tell you that 5 stars is not enough stars for this restaurant. Yes, I'm from Seattle area and yes I am highly recommending, or maybe even strongly encouraging you to go to the cute little town of Vader, WA and eat at Little Crane. We always heard about how awesome it was from my father-in-law. So one time,during one of our trips to go visit our family, my father-in-law took us to eat breakfast at Little Crane. We were blown away at the way it felt like we were eating at grandmas house. A hearty, good 'ol fashioned breakfast was AMAZING!! Not only was the food amazing but everything about Little Crane was amazing, the customer service by all of the staff, the cleanliness of everything, the historic pictures and memorabilia on the walls is super cool. Even though the pandemic hit, and everyone had to figure out how to keep pushing through and keeping their business afloat, they did it. They had a tent set up , a gas heater to keep everyone warm, and it was all around a hometown feel that we received when we were there. And we don't even live there. We recently came down from Seattle to visit family again and we had the most important part of our trip set in stone. My daughter and I were counting down the days and she was counting down how long it would take to drive to Little Crane. Heck, we even planned out what we were going to eat. My daughter had Emma's special both days (also her Nana's fav) , I got chicken fried steak one day and French toast with a side of sausage. My husband and his Dad got the meat breakfast. Every single item was cooked to perfection, the hot cocoa was amazing, and the wait time for our meals, was minimal. So now that I am telling you about this hidden little gem in the cute little town of Vader, you must stop there if you are passing through. Thank you Little Crane staff for an amazing experience each and every time. (Just to add a little note to this, my family and I went and had breakfast at a restaurant in Bellevue the day after coming home, and I seriously regretted eating there because I ordered the same thing I did at Little Crane, and I would say it was a -5 stars. Yes, they actually owed me stars for eating there. Crazy huh? I'm sorry for eating breakfast out elsewhere Little Crane, it won't happen again)

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    I go to this spot once a week at least! In fact I will go tomorrow as well to get my prime rib melt fix! Love this cafe

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    The best meal around. Glad to say I lived there for 13 years and Jason went to school with Brian.5 stars.

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    Off the path and not on my radar but the breakfast was great and the home made biscuits Best ever worth the drive to a town named Vader

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    Delicious food. Great breakfast spot. Staff was lovely. I had the scramble and it was so great. Plenty to bring home as well

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    We love Little Crane it is the most amazing little place. Peaceful and just AT HOME feeling. Amazing food and service.

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    Nice cozy little restaurant with big service and food! Try to stop in whenever I get a chance. Prime rib!!!!

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    Best fish and chips ever bar none! Love this place. The service is second to none. Happy place

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    We love this place so much ! Breakfast is amazing awesome portions with great taste. Service is always on top of it . Burgers are great too!

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    Awesome breakfast and we'll worth stopping in. We live just a few miles away in Ryderwood and it's always hoping on Friday & Saturday.

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    Pretty good food with moderate prices. It's the closest place to where we live to go out for a bite. Nothing special.

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