Seated right away, but had to wait 35 minutes until our waitress took our order, then had to wait another 45 minutes until she came back for our drink orders (after we flagged down two other servers). Ordered eggs Benedict which were overcooked -- the eggs were hard boiled, absolutely no runny yolks. Probably won't waste our money by going back. read more

New Leaf Cafe - New American Near Me - Eastsound, Washington

Omg, visiting the island so didn't expect much. Let's start with the Bloody Mary, I had the horseradish and hubby had the jalapeño both delish, service was spot on and food was amazeballs! We split the crab cake eggs Benedict and we haven't stopped talking about it. Highly recommend this and will be back for our next stay. read more

Food good, service spotty. Our waitress disappeared after she took our order never came back to check on us. Food is worth eating here. I had two poached eggs and my partner had a wild mushroom omelet. Do ask for the side of salad instead of the potatoes that looked overly fried and unhealthy. read more

Made a reservation for 5pm on a weekday and arrived 10 mins prior. The restaurant opened at 5 pm. We were staying at the hotel as guests. The hostess at the counter was rude and indifferent and had terrible customer service skills. Even though we arrived prior to our reservation, she proceeded to seat several parties before us. When we were finally acknowledged and told our seat location, we asked to be placed in one of several open tables near a window in a mostly empty restaurant. The hostess said those were reserved for people that made a reservation. When I reminded her we had a reservation she simply said, "They are not available." Not sure if she was having a bad day, but this lack of service attitude was distasteful. We went to another restaurant. Hopefully they can educate this hostess on how to treat their customers. read more

We went here for breakfast right at opening time, (maybe like 20min earlier cause the ferry) and we were sat at a pretty good seating with nice decor and backdrop. We shared a variety of dishes: Crab cake benedict: one of the most popular dishes in the menu. What was interesting is that it is just crab cake plus poached egg and hollandaise, so there were no biscuit. I guess the batter kind of is a biscuit, but note that when you order - it did not hinder the dish in any way. There was a good amount of crab inside. Potatoes are smashed potatoes with a bit of seasoning, and the hollandaise is very creamy and hearty. The salad was a little bit too tangy. Sweet potato hash: ingredients were fresh and I liked the brussel sprouts that went along with it. The bread was a long toast and buttery, though it felt a little bit stale. The raspberry jam was good. Eggs were poached just like the crab cake benedict, though it was a little more overcooked than runny. Fried eggs and wilted greens: there were a lot of vegetables in this dish which is nice, though this was a pretty underwhelming dish. The small amount of tomato puree gave this dish more flavor. Special: blackberry stuffed French toast: this was quite heavy but fortunately not too sweet. I wished the French toast were a bit crispier, but it was a good sweet dish. Ham & 2 eggs - pretty standard breakfast, ham was a little bit dry Service was excellent - waitress was very friendly and took great group pictures for us. Water refills were there, and everything was handled in a timely manner. read more

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Omg... brunch here was fabulous. We were seated at what had to be the best seat of the house with panoramic views overlooking the shoreline. I had a Bloody Mary and the Eggs Benedict, and everything was executed perfectly. We also shared the stuffed French toast special (blackberry and cream cheese?) which was my favorite bite. I have a firm belief that if you are brunching as a group the table should get something sweet to share, and we were all happy to have it! Our friend who is a local made sure we got the truffle fries as well, which turned out to be sage advice. Service was friendly and accommodating. Will absolutely return the next time I'm on Orcas. read more

New Leaf Cafe - Eggs Benedict with an extra side of hollandaise - New American Near Me - Eastsound, Washington

Cute, quaint restaurant on the waterfront in Eastsound! I came here in April and I had the best eggs and corn beef hash I've ever had so this time I wanted to try the eggs Benedict! They were yummy, but I will get the hash again next time! We were greeted by Marina our server who was just precious and sweet. Last April we had Rhiannon wait on us and she still was working and I asked to see her...She totally remembered us and even mentioned things on my last visit!...and we even got hugs... Unbelievable. Seriously, they hire incredible servers here, incredible food and great ambience... You will not be sorry having a millionaire! Plus... On Mondays there are very few restaurants open. read more

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I personally did not go here, but my mom and her husband did and LOVED it. They loved it so much they went there all 3 mornings we were here for breakfast! We drew the line at them trying to go back for dinner. They said the food, service, and experience was great. So they highly recommend coming here for brunch! read more

New Leaf Cafe - Just one of the many brunches they had! - New American Near Me - Eastsound, Washington

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We stayed in this area over the weekend and there aren't too many restaurants on the island and we found this beautiful restaurant inside the Outlook Inn! The restaurant is usually pet friendly on the patio but the patio was closed temporarily. The wait wasn't too long and the service was great. I loved all the dishes we tried! My favorite was definitely the crab cake benedict! Lots of flavor and the plate was so pretty. I also loved the duck confit leg & waffles and the syrup had some hint of spicy chili in it that made it even yummier! It is a little on the pricier side for the portion but I guess it's the island price so it was totally worth it! We loved our brunch dining experience & the food was delicious! If you're ever in Orcas Island, this spot is a must eat. Definitely will come back! read more

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Excellent service and quaint eatery. We arrived on a sunny Saturday afternoon and were eagerly awaiting the potatoes. Verdict- Excellent. I'd go a bit lighter on the "old-bay esque" seasoning. read more

New Leaf Cafe - New American Near Me - Eastsound, Washington

Food was great, view was good, service was bad and I hardly ever pay much attention to service. Ordered two meals: crab sandwich and duck waffles both tasty, but smaller portions. Not enough meat balance with the duck. It was mostly waffle. Men seem to like more protein lol. My crab sandwich was tasty, also a smaller portion and was strangely paired with arugula salad for breakfast. Passed on that part. Also ordered a horseradish Bloody Mary and truffle fries which never came. Quick meal but not living up to the reviews. Bummer brunch. If I ever return to the island likely will not come back. read more

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Eating here was a highlight of our visit to Orcas. We went here to celebrate our mom's birthday. For her birthday they gave her a gift card for a small plate, which was a nice touch! The food was delicoius. We had the clams small plate for an appitzer, then had the duck ragu and the halibut for our main dishes. The setting was beautiful. It was overlooking the water. It was a very relaxed and pleasant evening. We liked our server too! read more

We were sat right away but ignored for a long time. No waters, no menus, nothing. I finally wave down the host and ask for service. She gave us waters and menus. The waiter looked very overwhelmed with the tables he had and eventually came over to us and took our order. The bread and butter were good, and the short ribs over pasta were tasty. Overall it was mid. read more

Beautiful views, but the service was VERY slow, and the food was mediocre. Had the mushroom Benedict and the eggs were overcooked, Muffin too hard to cut with a knife and there were little chunks of the burned pieces from the pan on my plate with the potatoes. My friend had the Traditional Benedict, and same for her except for the burnt potato pieces. Do not recommend. read more

We came here for brunch on the last morning of our recent stay on Orcas and had a wonderful meal. We had checked in online to put our name on the list and were seated right away. It took a few minutes before a server came to check on us and get us some coffee but that was the only hiccup of the meal. We tried the crab cake benedict, the pork with mole and a fried egg and the kids waffle and all of the food was top notch, fresh and flavorful. Food was prepared as requested too. Our coffee cups were kept topped off and we were even able to take a to-go cup with us at the end of the meal. We ate outside on their adorable covered patio and from there we had views of the water and Main Street. The indoors was also super cute and stylish with a lot more seating. Rather spendy place but there was a lot of meat in those crab cakes! I'm coming back for sure. read more

This was my partner and I's first meal in Orcas Island and it was the best place we could have picked. We had breakfast here and it blew our minds. Amazing service, amazing food. Definitely worth the price. We got the duck and waffles and the eggs benedict. Both were absolutely delicious. Hard to describe to do it justice, but we went here the end of May and we are still talking about this place and comparing any other brunch places to New Leaf. Nothing can beat it yet. This fully deserves 5 stars or more. Across from the cafe, if tide is low (it was for us!) you can walk across to the little island and see starfish as well. Orcas Island is magical and this was such a magical restaurant too. read more

New Leaf Cafe - New American Near Me - Eastsound, Washington

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The best eggs Benedict I've ever had the hollandaise sauce was so creamy and light and buttery. I chose the chicken apple sausage, which was so good and the breakfast potatoes were so crispy but so soft inside! I'm sad the best eggs Benny I've ever had is 700 miles away for me on an island only accessible by a ferry. read more

New Leaf Cafe - Eggs Benedict with chicken apple sausage and breakfast potatoes - New American Near Me - Eastsound, Washington

Had a great breakfast, perfectly cooked eggs over easy some of the best fried smashed potatoes, really crispy on the outside while still creamy inside. A slice of toasted brioche bread and a great cup of coffee. read more

Amazing breakfast, wonderful service, GREAT coffee!! So glad we stopped in! It will definitely be on our must visit list for every Orcas visit. read more

Eating out on vacation calls for relaxation and meeting various desires. New Leaf Cafe fits checks all the boxes! It was our top meal while on island! The crab Benedict was dreamy because the crab cakes let the crab shine through. It was lightly crispy and the crab was flavorful! The hollandaise sauce was out of this world too! My brother in law had the waffle and was over the moon happy with it too! The buttermilk syrup was unique and delicious! The kitchen accommodated my sister's wish to make one of the eggs sunny side up and one basted. They were both cooked perfectly! Additionally the potatoes couldn't have been better. The ratio of crispy exterior to light and fluffy interior was perfection! read more

New Leaf Cafe - Crab Benedict with the Hollandaise sauce on the side - New American Near Me - Eastsound, Washington

We absolutely loved having lunch at this cute spot in the main town on Orcas Island. Views are so pretty, and they had a nice assortment of vegan choices. We got to the restaurant right as they were closing, but the nice thing is that servers didn't rush us to order, and were more than happy to take care of us despite arriving less than 5 minutes before their 1pm closing time. read more

Ninth and Last Stop: "A Perfect Day on Orcas island" Collection https://www.yelp.com/collection/Bgd9G40BjYMmHuJoM5MpHw This is the best dinner venue on Orcas Island. We got the Clams Linguini $30 and Rustic Chicken $28 take out. They do have a few outdoor tables but got takeout because it was safer for everybody. The clams were to die for. Check it out. read more

We had a delightful breakfast here right after Labor Day. The main attraction is the setting and the location, in the heart of East Sound's walking district with a wicked southern view of East Sound. We'd taken the 7:20 a.m. ferry from Anacortes and were grateful to find that New Leaf blessedly opened at 8 a.m. Roughly 99% of the tables have views and the somewhat L-shaped restaurant (plus outdoor seating) is airy and light. My coffee was good and my companions praised both the hollandaise dishes (they have several, including a kale & mushroom one!). I had the salmon on toasted baguette, which was a little on the dry side--both bread and fish. But, the server kept the water and cheerfulness flowing. According to half the table, the bloody Marys were thirst-quenching and relaxing. On the downside, the restaurant's truncated schedule after Labor Day --closed Tuesday & Wednesday, and also from 1 pm - 5 pm, makes it difficult for those who are on vakay time. We just missed lunch and had to go elsewhere (the White Horse Pub), which turned out to be fabulous -- but does not serve coffee anywhere near as mouthwatering as New Leaf's. read more

We were so impressed by this restaurant. Everything we ate was 10/10 and we can be pretty critical of restaurants As we have vast international experience. You Must get the French onion soup and heirloom tomato pasta dish!! We will definitely be back!! read more

New Leaf Cafe - Empty plate of pork sliders, French onion soup, and the special of the day (pasta with tomato, garlic, arugula!) - New American Near Me - Eastsound, Washington

This is a lovely restaurant with views of the harbor. We stopped for breakfast and thoroughly enjoyed our time there. Excellent service. The food was delightful. Don't miss their crispy breakfast potatoes! I had a delicious corned beef hash, and my daughter enjoyed the traditional eggs Benedict. My nephew loved the biscuits and gravy, while their two eggs with spicy chicken sausage and those luscious crispy potatoes were ordered by two others in our party. Truly a delightful way to pass a morning. read more

If you're looking for an upscale breakfast with superb food, a variety menu, and a charming ambiance, then this is your place. Everything we had was throughly enjoyed. The coffee was well worth it (we've recently been nervous ordering coffee at restaurants because of how poorly it tends to be, not here!), and we were so happy with our meals. My husband had the corned beef hash while I enjoyed the mushroom and kale Benedict. I was nervous to try it as truffle oil can so easily overwhelm a dish, but it was complementary in this dish. Our only complaints were service was ok and the potatoes were missing from my husband's dish. Our server was super friendly, but our water was gone within our first 10-15 minutes of sitting down and it took us a long time to flag her down to get more and it took us a long while to get coffee refills as well. It was busy, but we were tucked in a corner and felt a bit forgotten about on several occasions. It also took a while for us to grab our server to ask about my husband's potatoes. He had taken several bites and realized, so waited until we could double check if they were supposed to be IN or in addition to the dish. His food ended up cooling quite a bit before we were able to ask and she brought some out (it was supposed to be the bottom layer of the dish, just fyi). All in all, we would definitely return for the food and atmosphere and hope that service is slightly improved by then. read more

New Leaf Cafe - Mushroom & kale benny (closest) and corned beef hash (missing the potatoes, but they went and got him some) - New American Near Me - Eastsound, Washington

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I was really looking forward to having brunch here. The building is super cute and the menu very appealing. I had planned on ordering the traditional eggs benedict. When we arrived, we were immediately greeted by the host. They took our name and number so they could let us know when a table was ready. We sat in the waiting area and I received a text saying that we were on the waitlist and it would be about 15 min. And we waited, watching many people get seated. I figured they had reservations. At 45 min, we asked how much longer it would be. The host was confused and claimed they had two people with the same name. But they NEVER sent a text and we had been sitting there the WHOLE time! The host said she would sit us in 2 minutes and then proceeded to seat someone else. That was just adding insult to injury, so we left. read more

It's been a good long while since we enjoyed the New Leaf Cafe, but it was outstanding for both dinner and breakfast. We chose to eat there for two meals during our brief first visit to Orcas Island, even though we weren't staying at the Outlook Inn, because it was so . Service and food were both terrific. Can't wait to return in a few short weeks! ~~~~~~~ Returned several more times to the New Leaf on our last two trips back to Orcas and couldn't be more thrilled. What a gem of a restaurant this is! Wish we didn't live so far away so we could enjoy it more regularly - although we working on that! The octopus carpaccio was simply out of this world! So so good. Best oysters on the half anywhere on our trip (we had five half dozen from five places in just four days). Lemon cheesecake was amazing. The nocino (green walnut liqueur) was interesting, as promised. Had to get the smoked salmon Benedict again, and loved that I could opt for the greens instead of the potatoes. The shrimp and grits sounded so tempting but I didn't think I had it in me, but the lovely server brought me a little bowl of grits to try anyway. I'll be sure not to pass them up next time! Chicken and waffles were plentiful and delicious. For that meal, our server was kind enough to share a little taste of the carrot ginger juice they use for their special mimosa. Again, won't skip that one next time! Overall, the New Leaf Cafe is totally amazing in both food and service. I think its only downfall is the carpet in the bar area, which leave the place not smelling very good. If they take care of that, this is a seven out of five stars restaurant! read more

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Lovely restaurant with good food and good service. Nice views. If we are ever on Orcas Island again we will definitely visit!

Good food and fine service. They were able to seat my group of 5 right away at around noon on a Friday and the food came out very quickly. We all enjoyed our food, although across the board thought portions were a little bit small. The interior of the restaurant is very pretty and loved the view! read more

New Leaf Cafe - Two eggs your way - New American Near Me - Eastsound, Washington

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Everything was good: food, service, and ambiance, inside and outside. My husband had duck confit with a waffle for lunch and loved it.

I have been going to the New Leaf Cafe for over 5 years, and the food is *always* excellent. Both breakfast and dinner are very good - for breakfast their Eggs Benedict is incredible, as is the granola/yogurt and egg breakfast, and their bacon is also tasty. I had the steak at dinner last night and it was fabulous- the Worcestershire-flavored sweet sauce was incredible. Views in the main room overlook the water, it's one of the most peaceful results at views in Eastsound. On the down side, however, was the service. I don't know if it's under new management, but the usual waitstaff who I have known for years are gone (I saw one waitress at the Inn at Ships Bay, which was nice!). The hostess wanted to seat us as a party of 5 (we had a reservation) at a table for 4, and it took a lot of wrangling to get us into a decent space. One of the waitresses finally told us brusquely to get out of the restaurant area (we had been brought in to be seated) while she worked it out, which was unfriendly and odd. Service was slow and inattentive, with long waits. Overall, I wondered if the management had changed, because the general vibe, which in the past was so warm and welcoming, was borderline unfriendly. It's early in the season this year, hopefully the team will find their stride. read more

My partner and I got to New Leaf Cafe at 7:50pm (10 minutes before New Leaf Cafe's kitchen closed), and they graciously allowed us to make a last minute order. We had been turned away from another restaurant whose kitchen also closed at 8 just minutes before. Susan was our server and she was fantastic! She provided us with drink and food recommendations (all of which were delicious) and was such a social butterfly. She and the rest of the staff really made our one year anniversary dinner very special. Food: Pulled pork sliders (with blackberry barbecue sauce), House salad, French onion soup, and Brussel sprouts Drinks: Dreams of Yuzu and the Duchess (non-alcoholic!) read more

New Leaf Cafe - New American Near Me - Eastsound, Washington

One of my favorite places on the island. Excellent service and delicious dinners and breakfasts.

Oh me oh my, please order the duck and waffle when you visit here. The preparation of this duck was so unbelievably good, I will dream of it. After I left I googled how to make duck confit to try to imitate this but I fear I will never make it as good as this. Thank you for giving me a terrific experience, beautiful island and great food, what more could I ask for? read more

New Leaf Cafe - Duck confit waffle - New American Near Me - Eastsound, Washington

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Wonderful little place! Homey, high quality food, based on local ingredients. Incredibly tasty. Warm and attentive service. Sara, the owner, oversees a true charming gem. Highly recommend. read more

New Leaf Cafe - New American Near Me - Eastsound, Washington

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We come back every year because the food and service are exceptional. This time, we had the crab cakes, fries, two pasta dishes, and chocolate cake with cremeux. Out of this world. read more

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Never disappoints. The best breakfast on the island! Crab eggs Benedict was poached and spiced to a level that can make even the most demure do a big 'ol "Mmmmm..." out loud. Book a reservation to make sure you don't miss out on a great start to your day. read more

I. Overall: THIS IS THE BEST PLACE FOR BREAKFAST ON ORCAS ISLAND. Period !! II. Disclaimer: I have not been paid or compensated to write or share this review by anyone in any way shape or form whatsoever III. The Food: We were recommended to try this place for breakfast by the owner of 'The Island Skillet' since they were closed by the time we reached and we are SO Grateful for that recommendation. We ordered... - Two eggs with Brioche Bread and Homestyle Potatoes..... Yumm - Fried Egg in Baguette with Tomato Compote, Kale and a special sauce - THIS was OUT of this world good, yummiest breakfast I have had with perfectly toasted baguette, I hate Kale and these guys made me LIKE Kale and a green sauce which I wish I remembered the name of that complimented EVERYTHING !! - Truffle Fries which were just next level delicious - Coffee was good as well IV. Ambience, Service and Charges: This restaurant is part of the Outlook Inn and is a waterfront property with lovely views of the Ocean. The look and feel is really that of a cozy inn... Service was excellent and the hostess was very kind and attentive Total charge for all the items was very reasonable $48.74 I will be coming back to this establishment over and over again whenever I visit Orcas. This place is a rare GEM !! read more

New Leaf Cafe - Fried eggs with Brioche Bread and Homestyle Potatoes - New American Near Me - Eastsound, Washington

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I want this review to be helpful to the management rather than critical just to be mean. Visit was Aug 13, 2023 for dinner. We were charged for two bottles of wine in error (because we ordered two glasses of wine). We didn't catch the error until after we had paid and left and revisited our $400 receipt. We went back the next day to ask for a refund of the difference ($67) and the manager processed one, but the manager did not give us assurance that whatever caused the (big) error would be fixed for future customers. Also, we needed to ask for a refund of the 20% (of the difference) gratuity ($13) separately. It seems that should have been offered without us needing to ask. Before you hand over your cards, check your receipts folks! Otherwise, the food was very good and the service good. read more