Greeted and seated immediately upon coming in the front door. Server came right over and received my coffee quickly. Creamer on the table already. Restaurant was clean and busy with people but my server returned quickly to take my order after I was given my coffee. Decided on the veggie skillet, ordered side of avacado. Before my food arrived the server checked on me and my coffee situation like 3 times. I appreciate this because when you spend $4-5 for coffee you want more than one cup. Food came quickly for how busy they were. It was so delicious and loved how full of yummy fresh vegetables, onion, peppers, mushrooms, zucchini, chopped green onion, spinach. I loved the sliced avacado. Very fair priced as a side $2.00. I was hungry and ate almost all of my food. I had whole wheat bread they gave me freezer jam for my toast. Food, service, coffee and atmosphere was all too notch! I'll be back. read more

Poodle Dog - Veggie Skillet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Fife, Washington

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The management is 100% sexist. Let me share the good, the bad, and the ugly I experienced: The good: - I went in for breakfast on a Sunday with a friend and enjoyed the food, the ambiance, and our server. So, when I noticed a job posting for a "server/bartender" on indeed, I thought about applying for a part-time position. From what I can gather from the employees I talked to, management does have their back and does a lot to support their restaurant, which is fantastic to hear, but of course there's always another side to the coin.... The bad: - One of the first things out of the manager's mouth in my initial interview was "Men aren't good servers and typically you need to work twice as hard to impress me..." and went on about how I was going to be extra scrutinized, which is 100% absolutely illegal and discrimination based on sex/gender. It was appalling to hear, especially when some of my greatest mentors in hospitality have been men. I get that this place is a diner, and many of their clientele are older and might be used to that, but that's no excuse to be sexist and break the law. The ugly: - Well, I came in for a final interview and was clearly setup to fail as the interviewee told me they had no questions for me. It seems they wanted her to "feel" out people, but all that serves to do is make people nervous, as people aren't sure what to say and it's natural to fill in the empty space, which doesn't set up anyone to be laid back and relaxed. On my way out, I looked around and noticed that every single server was a women. Yes, as soon as I got back home, I got a message saying they picked another candidate. All I can say is that I hope "her" and Poodle Dog the best. Lastly, if you're a man and looking for a "server" position, don't even waste your time with this place because they are blatantly biased and have no problem saying so, despite that being completely against the law. That said, don't worry about it if that's also you, because you likely wouldn't want to work for people like this anyways (as it would only be a matter of time before they unfairly judged you, etc.) read more

Food: the biscuits and gravy and hashbrowns were the stars of the show. My husband said the coffee was good. Food was served room temperature, which was disappointing. Service: friendly and a bit slow, thanks to our server's tendency to chat with another server rather than do her job. Perhaps that's why our food was on the cool side. Ambiance: booths were comfortable and the creations were cleaned. The music was way too loud. Someone was out on the roof pounding in it in order to fix a leak. Considering the size of the restaurant and the scant crowd, I'm thinking patrons could have been seated somewhere other than right below the pounding. ‍ read more

After driving past Poodle Dog a gazillion times over the decades (open since 1933!), then didn't allow enough time on 4/27/26, finally third time's the charm on 6/11/26 as a detour before heading down south to Ridgefield, WA! Easy access to/from I-5, plentiful parking, and seated immediately at a booth by an upbeat wait person. Music from the 1970s & 1980s playing, so this GenXer was pleased. Given pint glasses of ice water, declined coffee service, and gave a quick look of the menu, great selection for breakfast/brunch/lunch crowd. The Homie and I decided to split the Corned Beef Hash, which also came with 3 overeasy eggs, hash browns, and a buttermilk biscuit smothered with sausage gravy. Happy to receive an extra plate with no upcharge. This was perfect to whet the appetite, but not bog us down and go into a food coma while back on the road. Food came out relatively fast, fresh and piping hot! Generous serving and tasty food all around. We also able to receive and pay our check in good time, despite all the tables our waitperson was covering. We paused before heading out to stare at their merch and the baked goods. The cookies were especially ginormous! Great find off of I-5 in Fife, between Federal Way and Tacoma! read more

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This is a fun old school type diner. I you want generous portions and a very good breakfast look no further. The service is quick and good and the quality of food was very good. We had the traditional breakfast and the little griddler pictured. No complaints we will visit again! read more

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Food was good like Elmer's quality. Service was not so good and seen lot of plates under the headlamp and not being delivered. Took awhile to get my order read more

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Always good food but today's (1/2/26) lunch service was not great. I can't count on both hands how many times the server walked by our table and said nothing. We actually had to not only close the menu but put them at the end of the table and still it took her 4-5 more walk by's to ask what we wanted. Not great service and other times we have had good service. Once the food came (delivered by another server) our server never showed back up, she walked by the table multiple times and stopped by other tables and chatted with them quite often but ours, nope. This is a casual diner with Good food. read more

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Always a pleasure. Basic menu for breakfast, something for everyone but everyone at the table ordered Eggs Benedict! Service was prompt & friendly, food served hot n tasty, prices reasonable. Simple diner/restaurant vibe. read more

You're coming here for diner food. If you're expecting intimate brunch, this isn't it. The food was good, the portions were huge and the service was friendly. read more

Breakfast was great! this was our first time here! Great traditional American breakfast. We will definitely be back. Service was great!

Like pulled out of a time capsule from the 1950's, the poodle dog has been an institution in Fife for almost a century. I grew up in Tacoma and I'm surprised I haven't eaten here more since we moved here in the late 80's. The prices have gone up but what restaurant hasn't had to raise prices in this current economy with current administration. Yeah it sucks but we need to support our local businesses or they will all disappear. We stopped in around 1130 and it was super busy. We got seated quickly and our server took our order right away. She was friendly and attentive. Food was your standard diner fare, we had the chicken fried steak and landmark platter. Large portions. The gravy was just okay and eggs were on the harder side than what I prefer. Bill came out to around $50 with drinks. Loved the nostalgic vibe and hope to be back soon. read more

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This is a good restaurant. The HORDES of people showing up on a Sunday could NOT be wrong. It really IS a good restaurant with delicious food. Unfortunately, our particular waitress was not feeling the vibe. It's a cool diner that's been open forever, with a giant menu, and to me, it should have that (and mostly does) cozy, homey, folksy, route 66 vibe. TBH, it didn't have it as much as I had expected, which is FINE, but the waitress DEF was not feeling much of anything. She was slow, she never asked us if we liked the food, if we needed anything (besides coffee which actually she just poured w/o asking until I moved the cup out of arm's reach), never asked if we wanted anything else (we did - we had to ask for the dessert menu ourselves), and so on. She wasn't mean or anything. She was just kind of phoning it in. The folks at the door were very cheerful and could give some lessons to the person that served us. As for the food, everything we got was delicious. We tried some unusual lunch items, a milkshake, and dessert, and all were top notch. The restaurant is fairly large, and even with the constant arrival of patrons they got everyone seated quickly. There is also a semi-separate lounge section on the other end. It's easily reached off I-5 or off the Pacific Highway, and the prices are reasonable as well. read more

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Came here for breakfast on a Monday morning and it was sooooo busy. That kind of surprised me. But the service was great! Even though we had a big party, they were still prepared for us. Didn't take long to have our orders taken nor get our food. The strawberry French toast looked like a breakfast lovers masterpiece. I could see my kids eyes light up when it came to the table. 10/10 And my Turkey Supreme was excellent! 9/10! The avocado and crispy bacon were perfect. Just wish it was a tad bigger for the price. We will definitely be returning for drinks next time we are in town. read more

Poodle Dog - Strawberry French Toast Combo - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Fife, Washington

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The food and the service was fantastic. My wife had blackberry pancakes piled high with blackberries that were fantastic. I got a more traditional breakfast with biscuits and gravy, hashbrowns, bacon, sausage, and ham and it was excellent. Everything was delicious. I took half home for the next days breakfast. As far as diner food goes, I would give it an A+. read more

I have had my wish granted! I finally had a breakfast at the Poodle Dog! It was a late anniversary gift from my husband. This breakfast was fit for a princess. The Pancakes were dinner plate sizes. I had to share my breakfast. I did split it into breakfast and lunch. I was still able to share it with my husband and son. The fruit and whip was plenty for all pancakes. The eggs were so good! And everything was packaged so nice. It felt like room service. Poodle Dog: I thank you for your service! You will be getting a visit from me in person soon! I love breakfast at different times of day and it is a place that I will keep in mind when I crave breakfast for dinner! As I am writing this review, I am finishing up the pancakes for lunch. This is a lot of food for a low price. Usually I get less food at other places but this was literally like visiting family for breakfast and they make sure you are full! Go to Poodle Dog ! They will definitely make you your tummy is full. read more

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Haven't been here in over 8 years but my grandma would take me every bday and I'll never forget that spaghetti

$33 for an appetizer and two beers. Nah. Pass. Won't be back. Can understand why the bar was 99% empty. The brothers who own this place must be greedy or they just are not interested in bringing in customers. read more

One of my family's favorite breakfast spots. On the weekends it can get noticeably busy after 9am, so I highly suggest coming early if you have a ground larger than 4, since most of their seating is 4 person booth style! My favorite thing to order is the country fried steak with pancakes and eggs. Consistent tastes and satisfaction. Other mentionable favorites from the family are their biscuits and gravy, and loaded Idaho pancakes (hashbrowns). read more

Poodle Dog - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Fife, Washington

Dined here and bought a whole banana cream pie for $19.00 plus tax. When I got home, I discovered that: 1 There were no banana slices, just a thin layer of banana pudding. 2There was no pie crust. Graham cracker crumbles were at the bottom of the pan. But they didn't use butter to form a crust and it was not baked. 3There was a bunch of cream covering up this sorry excuse for a pie​​ read more

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I used to work nearby the Poodle Dog and regularly had lunch there. After retirement, those visits ended. But I missed the Dog and being in the area on an early Sunday meant a stop. Breakfast is a benchmark for me. Do that well and everything is done well. I had great and prompt service. My eggs over easy were done just right. Not too soft nor over cooked. The hashbrowns were crispy and not greasy. Just right! Side bar - watching the Pup Room fill up in anticipation of a Seahawks road game was great people watching (my real fondness for the Poodle Dog) read more

Poodle Dog - The crow over the door is a good sign!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Fife, Washington

Stepping into Poodle Dog feels like stepping into a time capsule--in the best way possible. This place serves up comfort food with zero pretense and all the nostalgic charm. The Monte Cristo was a dream: crisp on the outside, melty ham and cheese on the inside, with a side of jam that brought it all together. The BLTA? Loaded, crunchy bacon, fresh everything, and stacked high. We also grabbed the French toast--thick-cut and buttery with just the right amount of syrup soak. For the little one, the kids' chicken and fries were a hit, and the restaurant gets major points for offering crayons and coloring paper--kept our toddler entertained and happy while we sipped coffee in peace. Service was warm and fast, portions were generous, and there's something really comforting about a place that hasn't tried to reinvent the wheel. We'll definitely be back when we're passing through Fife. This old-school diner is still doing it right. read more

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Atmosphere totally relaxed, very comfortable seating in the bar. Great happy hour deals!!! Staff is absolutely incredible! B took care of us today-sufficient and very pleasant read more

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Oh-my-goodness... we were here about 300 years ago (give or take). I'm not sure if life got in the way or what but we forgot about this being so close-- large menu, GREAT (did I say great?!) staff, yummy food, throw back music, and smiles everywhere... yummy yummy. Can't wait to come back and try more things! read more

Fife staple, of course & the place is consistent. Staff are all great & it's a cozy vibe. I have yet to try dinner as I'm typically here for breakfast or lunch. read more

Have been wanting to try them for a while now but they are normally pretty busy when I try. Went shortly after opening on a Sunday morning. It is bright and clean with about 30 tables and booths. Was greeted warmly and seated quickly. Settled on the Landmark Breakfast as it gave a decent variety. Was served quickly and it looked picture perfect. Lots of food. Thick bacon was flavorful. Golden hash browns. Fluffy eggs. All was cooked well. I brought the ham and half of the rest home. I thought the pup room might be for kids but it is an AM & PM happy hour bar. Didn't get any of the large bakery goodies in the case but they all looked wonderfully delicious. The server/drink station was well organized and clean as well. read more

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Love this restaurant that has been here for decades. Comfort food served up right! There's something on the menu for just about everyone read more

Poodle Dog - Old fashion strawberry shake - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Fife, Washington

Fun classic diner experience. Poodle Dog is adorable. 50's retro spin. Stopped in for an impromptu breakfast and was greeted and seated quickly. Offered a varied menu with some classic fare. Coffee was good. I am very picky about coffee and this was good stuff. Ordered the chicken strips and waffles. Juicy chicken and waffles were tasty. Just wish a bit crisper. Will go again to try more things. Maybe buy their swag! read more

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This review is for the bar side only: We walked in and were ignored. Don't bother visiting if you're not a male regular. It's sad too. This used to be a favorite spot for us. The ambiance in the bar is upscale and completely different than the diner side restaurant, but when servers completely ignore you, there's no point in visiting again. We were regulars (at least once or twice a month visitors) because we loved the service and friendliness of a bartender/waitress there named Mel. They must've let her go, because the service has definitely gone downhill. read more

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3.5 stars......actually. Service: service was prompt. They did a good job, but they were super impersonal and didn't really make me or my guest feel comfortable. Food: was freaking amazing! And I'm so gonna get over how bad the service was so I can eat these amazing pancakes again. The food and the syrup were both served piping hot. Which is such a trigger for me. It is important that the food be served hot and that the syrup be hot too. I am so thankful that they did this because the service was sucky. Ambiance: nice and comfortable space read more

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BAD dry chicken gravy, taste sour people get their fingernails in my food, overall in a sketchy area servers act like they don't care about their job read more

The food is great! Always consistent. I always enjoy the meal I have there. Their new larger coffee cups are a nice addition.

i feel like a lot of ppl dog on tbis place when jts actually rlly good i got this corned beef hash breakfast thing and it was hella fya id definitely come backkkkkkk read more

Poodle Dog - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Fife, Washington

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We had a great Farmers omelettes and they were amazing and with fast and welcoming service, I would definitely come back here

If you are looking for a good breakfast or lunch spot going through the Tacoma area, this is the place. Very good American breakfast and lunch, with all the standards. The service is excellent and food delivery quick, the ambiance is American Diner, clean and comfortable. Easy off and back onto I-5z read more

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Always wondered what this place was about and a friend recommended it. Cool elements of Googie Architecture within. Excellent service every time. Happy and friendly and fast Delivery of our food and perfect every time. Had their special chorizo Benedict for the second time and it's just as good as the first. Ordered extra crisp hash browns and that was done well too. Chorizo patties with a slight crispy edge with diced tomatoes and green onions and Benedict sauce with a pan fried English muffin. Wow!!! Yummy!!! The interior has a bar area and it feels like back to the future. Cool images of how it was or how it all started is a nice touch. read more

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We have been here several times after taking our vehicle to a local car dealer for service. With the exception of one time the service here has always been great! The food is what you'd expect, reasonable prices and very reasonable portions. They have a bar, good strong drinks and beer on tap. This is now our go to stop when we take our vehicle for service. It could be a little bit cleaner. See you next time. read more

Love this place! Great food and drinks. Long time favorite. Love the past vibe. Easy to miss read more

Wow, this place has jacked up prices and not improved much of anything. For context, we've been coming here once or twice a month for breakfast and have generally enjoyed our experience and food for the past year or so. And I went there as a kid. Fast forward to a few minutes ago. Not only was each entree that we ordered for breakfast just shy of $20, but they now tack on a 3%+ service charge for credit cards. Then, the coup de grace, they have the audacity to charge SIX DOLLARS for a biscuit that is no bigger than 2" high and 3" in diameter. Our server claimed "tariffs" as the cause, but the tariff implications aren't here yet, this is straight up money gouging like they got bought by a VC. Legit never going back, which sucks because the food is good. Screw them. Edit: while I appreciate the response and recognize rising costs, tariffs aren't to blame and six dollars for a biscuit is robbery. Best of luck. read more

Don't pass up this local favorite!! had the eggs Benedict and biscuits and gravy, both were excellent! Courteous staff, and great coffee!! read more

Poodle Dog - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Fife, Washington

The service was really good. We were there first thing in the morning and the place didn't have a lot of customers yet, but even as more came in, the staff was very attentive. Menu is good. They have 70s songs playing on the speakers and the vibe feels very 70s. I bought one of the coffee cups, as they were just so effin' cute, to bring back home. Food was really great. read more

Poodle Dog - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Fife, Washington