Where do you go in Winthrop when it's earrrrrly on a Saturday morning and you need some coffee (and wi-fi)? Well, Rocking Horse should be at the top of your list! I was in town to visit a friend and awoke early, so rather than making a bunch of noise in their small house, I meandered downtown with my laptop and discovered Rocking Horse. I ordered a delish white mocha, nommed on a freshly baked muffin, and topped it off with a personal-sized pan of their incredibly tasty quiche. What put this place at the top of my coffee list, though, was the impeccable service. So friendly, and so welcoming - even as the early morning line of customers grew and grew. I will definitely be back! read more

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Great service. Casual relaxed ambiance. I got the recommended (via sticker on the display case) buttermilk coffee cake. It was dry and definitely not fresh even though I was there early (9:30 am). Huge slice. read more

My fiancé's family has a cabin in Winthrop, and the Rocking Horse Bakery has always been one of our favorite spots to sit and enjoy a warm drink and a treat, especially in the winter. Today, I ordered a cinnamon roll and a chai tea latte. My fiancé ordered a drip coffee and a vegetable panini. The cinnamon rolls are always huge and delicious, and today did not disappoint. The staff are super friendly here. They accidentally made me a latte instead of a chai latte, but quickly were able to make me a new chai latte with no problem. We enjoyed our drinks while watching the snow fall outside the window. There's lots of seating, making it a great sport to camp with a book or journal for a couple hours. Overall, the Rocking Horse Bakery is very cozy, has great drinks and treats, and is a Winthrop-must! read more

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I love this place! It can be busy on the weekends, but the staff handles it well. They have a decent amount of seating in different areas, and the back end gives a view of the river. Very cute decor with games and puzzles available. The coffee was done well. It went perfectly with the cinnamon roll that was shareable and delicious. We loved the quiche. They have a couple of flavors, and we chose one with mushrooms. I fell in love with their cookies. I took home one of each flavor they had, and they were like homemade from Mom's oven. They also had sandwiches ready to buy in the case that looked fantastic and would be perfect to take for out on the road or the river. read more

Cute spot for a morning cup of coffee as well as breakfast or lunch on the go... Pros- friendly and fast service. All the hot breakfast sandwiches and burritos are premade. Their scrambles are also premade and heated in their microwave upon ordering. They have cold sandwiches as well as some paninis. I didn't order any of those, but assume they will grill them once ordered. Most of the employees seemed to be local teens, which I thought was pretty cool. Cons- the breakfast sandwich I had along with their cinnamon pull apart muffin were quite dry. The sandwich could have used an aioli or a grilled tomato, that would have helped with the dryness. Pull apart muffin would have been better warmed up. Another con- the chai I ordered was a premade chai that you can buy from any grocery store... I know cause I usually buy it from our local Safeway. Oliver's just down the street has better drinks that start with an in-house chai blend or a in-house chocolate ganache, which make their drinks way better! If you're looking for something quick though this would be your spot, at least in Winthrop. read more

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Solid place to get coffee. We had 5 of their baked goods over the course of our weekend stay. All were decent, the breads of the goods were just a little dry, the carrot cake was great. Service is efficient with no rush behind the counter which was nice. Overall solid place for a cuppa. read more

I ordered a 16 ounce chai tea and it was only filled to about 12 ounces. I walked one block and when I opened my lid this is what it was. Why pay for 16 ounces when I only got 12 read more

Excellent oat milk Latte and a very good chocolate chip cookie this morning. We got it to go, but looks to be a great location. read more

The food was quick and fantastic. The ambiance matched the small town of Winthrop. There was a really long line because it was a holiday and not much else was open. Glad we stopped in. read more

When we visited RHB it was on a weekday both days, but we skipped it on Saturday because it was packed! So as far as I know, we had two great days of food and service! The ladies behind the counter were so nice and patient even with quite a few people in line. The food was great, especially the pastries! Our a Americanos and cappuccino were on point. If you don't find room inside the shop, there is still plenty of seating outside by the river. Definitely read more

Coffee was good. Breakfast burrito was good, but cinnamon roll was the highlight. Friendly service. read more

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I ADORE this spot, I was staying up at Sun Mountain Resort and found myself visiting 3 times while in the area. The panini's available after 11am were my go to worth the 6ish minute wait, took them for lunch on my hikes! I also enjoyed the chai latte and coffee. Oh and the moon pies! Took some home with me to Seattle. The staff are so friendly and patient, I love the slow (regular) pace really helps you stay present! Even when it was busy it's a calm and relaxed environment. Love it! read more

Nice little bakery in Winthrop, WA for a quick breakfast or lunch. Friendly service. Quaint atmosphere.

Yelp showed me some awesome photos of cinnamon rolls, which made me want to visit the Rocking Horse. The cinnamon roll was definitely worthy of the stop. So, if you need a reason to stop - that's it. We ended up stoping at the Rocking Horse Bakery both mornings that we were in Winthrop and the place was always busy, but the line moved swiftly and the staff was very friendly. Even with a long-ish line, they were eager to answer patron questions and advise on which breakfast sandwiches were the best. I didn't personally find my Chai Latte to be that stimulating; it was a bit watery for my taste, but the hot drink in the cool morning was perfection. However, I did enjoy the breakfast burrito and the breakfast sandwich. If I were to choose, I would point you to the breakfast burrito, it had a great flavor and was not messy to eat. The sandwich was also good, but the biscuit left tons of crumbs. But, the highlight was the cold chicken pesto sandwich. I'll bet if you got it toasted it would be incredible, unfortunately, I didn't think of that until after I left, but it was still very good. read more

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Rocking horse bakery is a good place to go for coffee and more in Winthrop. They make good coffee, which is the number one requirement for a cafe. They also have excellent baked goods. Last time I tried both the cinnamon roll and the carrot cake. Both scrumptious. I also had a tuna sandwich and a breakfast burrito. They were both perfectly acceptable but nothing special. What makes this horse rock though is the staff. Very friendly, helpful, and seem to be having a good time serving customers. And in the end that's what it's all about. read more

Great Lariat coffee. Their scrambled (look like crust less quiche) are very good. We had a huge cinnamon role and the frosting was excellent! Very cute ambience with hanging bikes and saddles all around. read more

Cute bakery and coffee shop with lots of indoor (no pets) and a few outdoor tables. They have your standard coffee shop options with non dairy milks available, and also fresh lemonade. A variety of breakfast options including a burrito, biscuit sandwiches and egg scrambles (kind of like a crust less quiche). Only wish they had heated the egg scramble up, it would've been perfect! Lots of vegetarian options, not sure about vegan. They also had lunch sandwiches and paninis as well. Friendly service and reasonable prices! read more

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Came for a quick snack of carrot cake and it did not disappoint. The bakery has lots of items and the menu has both breakfast and lunch items. I didn't try the cinnamon rolls, but they looked good. read more

The cinnamon pull apart and veggie quiche I had were delicious! The service was kind of slow, but we didn't mind. The outdoor seating on the river was nice. read more

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Drip coffee good. Sour cream coffee cake, with fresh berries was tasty. Premade chorizo burrito was was edible with liberal application choula sauce, but a gringo's idea of a cheap burrito.Pre made bacon sandwich mushy, heated in tin foil. Ambience & counter service good, with interesting decorations. Only game in town for an early breakfast, so they have a lot of tourists. Go if you need food for fuel & coffee read more

We came here for sandwiches for our hikes in the Northern Cascades park. Tried both the chicken salad and tuna salad and loved both. Service was quick. read more

tl;dr - delicious breakfast, quick service, open early My friends and I went to hike Maple Pass. We stayed the night in Winthrop and planned to head out early the next morning. We choose Rocking Horse because they're open at 7am, even on Sunday. When we arrived, there was a line that was out the door. We weren't sure if we had time to wait, but we're glad we waited because the line moves really fast. I had a sausage breakfast sandwich and it really hit the spot for breakfast. It had a generous portion of hot fluffy egg and was on a soft moist biscuit. I also picked up a sandwich for lunch on the hike. The online menu had a delicious looking selection of sandwiches, but at the time they only offered what was in the deli case. I split a turkey and a tuna sandwich with my wife which tasted great after hiking for 4 hours. The only thing I wished was that the sandwich was packaged a bit more robustly than just plastic wrap. I will definitely come back again the next time I'm in the area! read more

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Rocking Horse Bakery in Winthrop has the best coffee in town. Gluten free bakery options are available -however if you have celiacs I wouldn't recommend eating from the place. Rocking Horse staff does warn it's customers they're not careful about cross contamination. Be prepared for long lines. Coffee however is worth the wait :) read more

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Stopped in the Rocking Horse and found some ready made sandwiches to go. The sandwiches they sell come in different varieties and are individually named. I think the sandwich I had was the Balky Mountain. It was smoked ham, cheese with Dijon mustard. It had the standard sandwich trimmings as well. It was very good. They also have baked goods of course. I bought two of what they call carrot cakeletts. They had cream cheese frosting. Oh man they were so good. So good I went back to buy more the next day. I think my bride was transported off the planet while she enjoyed hers. I'm glad we stopped in. It will not be the last time. read more

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Nice atmosphere, prompt service. We had the rocking horse sugar cookie, molasses cookie, chocolate and pumpkin Whoopi pies, all were good!!

Amazing! The cafe mocha was great and the cinnamon pull apart was outstanding! The service was great! And the ambience was nice, the place had chess boards and was very enthusiastic of whatever you need read more

What a great place. I save the 5 stars for worthy places. As far as bakeries go, RHB deserves it. Ordered a few things and all stand apart from the crowd. Best PSL we've ever had - Jill knocked it out & used a pumpkin puree in the latte instead of syrup - game changer. My wife had the pumpkin muffin, and I quote, "this is the best pumpkin muffin I've ever had." I had the sausage breakfast sandwich and it was outstanding. Bread was delicious and pepper jack was the right choice of cheese for sure- they are doing it right. read more

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I visited in the off season and this quaint little bakery was perfect. Good coffee and I treated myself with a cinnamon roll!

I love everything about this bakery! It's cute, cozy and offers delicious baked goods and coffee! I can't wait to come back.

Rocking Horse is in Winthrop, WA, a beautiful town on the eastern side of the Cascade mountains. It's hard to tell where the town officially begins, but the historical part doesn't start until you cross the river. Then, you will see shops and restaurants lined up in well maintained historical buildings. It appears to only be one street because on either side of the street the nature begins, with dry grasses on one side and a river full of tubers on the other side. We watched these tubers float down the river as we ate our sandwiches on Rocking Horse's back deck. Rocking Horse had a wide array of baked goods for sale, knowing that many people are driving to Winthrop from the western side of the mountains and are there for lunch, not breakfast. There are sandwiches and pizza, in addition to more typical breakfast fare. They also have an artfully decorated interior, with boats and bicycles dangling from the ceiling. I've always appreciated the look of old sporting goods dangling from the rafters, as a way to bring history and the outdoors inside, but also, it's hard to avert your eyes for a large, suspended wooden boat. While I appreciated that the sandwich satiated my appetite, I think that the bakers should return to the drawing board to create a better panini. Maybe they created a good sandwich but didn't realize that squashing it in between two hot plates didn't improve it. The back patio had nice views of the river. read more

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This is a must visit breakfast place at Winthrop, along the banks of the Methow river. They do have seating alongside the river, which was lovely on a sunny day! We got their cinnamon rolls, Chipotle southwest chicken sandwich, Veggie Panini, and grabbed their breakfast burritos and Chipotle southwest chicken salad for the road. Their cinnamon rolls were too good, and their Chipotle southwest chicken was really yummy (both sandwich and salad). Their Breakfast burritos were okay, and my friend liked her Veggie Panini too! Note: If you are staying at Winthrop and are heading into North Cascades National Park in the morning, then this might be the only place in the area with a lot of packed sandwich options to pick up, when you are heading out to explore the park. read more

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We went to Rocking horse bakery which was recommended from a local and was also next to our hotel. We had the blueberry scone and raspberry pastry which were ok. Seemed like day old and not much flavor. read more

We came for breakfast and had a quiche and breakfast sandwich, both were excellent. Other reviewers mentioned the cinnamon rolls. They are definitely worth it. We are from out of state and will stop here again when we are in the area. The people behind the counter were very helpful and friendly. read more

We loved the experience of having breakfast at Rocking Horse bakery. Our family of four quickly found seating. We played chess while we enjoyed the scones, cinnamon pull apart and egg scramble. Got to enjoy great Lariat roasters drip coffee too! We bought the delicious packed sandwiches to take with us for lunch while bike riding. Really appreciate having sandwiches available to pack in the morning. Loved the ambiance and decorations. Felt inviting. Would definitely come back again! read more

I came here for breakfast and the long was nearly out the door. They have both indoor and outdoor seating by the river, which has a lovely view. In terms of food, they offer both savory and sweet options. I tried the coffee cake and the strawberry chocolate chip muffin. Both were good but not quite at the level of the best artisan bakeries I've tried. read more

While a very cute establishment, the food and coffee was downright terrible. We went in the morning after opening, and everything had to be warmed up in the microwave. The burritos were stale, the quiche was still half cold, and the cinnamon roll, while a very nice size, tasted like it had been sitting in the case for a day or two. The drinks were lukewarm, and half of them came out wrong, and they took a good 15 minutes to get four drinks out, despite there being no one else ordering. Overall it was a very disappointing experience. read more

Nice spot open early for breakfast, outdoor and indoor seating by the river. Cinnamon rolls particularly good, breakfast burritos were decent (but could have had more meat or veg). Nice seating out front to watch the world go by or in back to watch the river. read more

We're staying at the Sun Mountain lodge but due to covid-19 their breakfast menu is pretty limited. Super glad to have found this bakery! They carry a variety of breakfast options: breakfast sandwich, quiche, assorted pastries, muffins and baked goods. The coffee was my favorite part because WOW, IT WAS GOOD. The Espresso Bar had a huge menu, options for kids and adults both, delicious flavored syrups and several styles of coffee to choose from. I got an iced peppermint latte and it was sheer perfection. The syrup didn't overpower the flavor of espresso and the ice:milk ratio was spot on. I definitely plan on going back for another latte before we head back to Seattle! The barista was super sweet as well. We ordered a cinnamon roll, cheddar and chive scone, and 2 peach blueberry muffins. For drinks, we got an iced peppermint latte, chai lattes and a cappuccino. The drinks were delicious and the cinnamon roll and muffins were pretty yummy while the scone was meh. The coffee lovers reading this post should definitely grab a cup of java from this sweet spot! read more

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We ordered a decaf mocha with almond milk. Nice flavor. Docked a star because we ordered a bigger size but there was a lot of foam taking away from the amount of drink we actually had. read more

Hey, I was in Wenatchee and stayed nearby. I came here every morning. The food and coffee are great, and the staff is really nice.