Back to back mornings the daughter and I hit Rocky Bay Cafe for some breakfast. Place gets packed early so don't mess around get in and eat! Service was excellent as my coffee cup was overflowing and the food was great. The guys cooking in the back are legit! Both days I ordered the breakfast burrito with chorizo. See beautiful photo below. The salsa was also on target! Thanks Rocky Bay Cafe! 5 stars I'll be back! read more

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We checked in and put our name on the list and were told to wait outside while a table was being cleaned. Unfortunately, we were forgotten. After noticing that two couples who arrived after us had already been seated, I went back inside to ask about our table. The staff seemed a little irritated by the question, which wasn't a great start to the experience. The waitstaff was very attentive and friendly throughout our meal, which I appreciated. However, it took quite a while for our food to arrive, and when it did, it wasn't very hot. I ordered my eggs over medium, but they came out overdone. From what I observed, the kitchen and counter staff seemed somewhat disorganized, which may have contributed to the long wait and cold food. I've heard mixed reviews about this place, and based on my visit, it seems like your experience may depend on the day. It wasn't terrible, but it wasn't great either. There are definitely some positives, especially with the waitstaff, but overall the experience fell short of expectations. read more

This was a great breakfast cafe..we ended up going twice! Cute little cafe with clever paintings on the wall and playing old soul music. Loved the ambience. Service was friendly and amazingly efficient. Great menu variety and all was good. Loved the healthy breakfast combo with chicken sausage. The pancakes were perfect! Enjoyed the yogurt parfait too. Coffee was ok. It gets crowded fast. Glad we got there around 8. Would happily go back again for breakfast. read more

Rocky Bay Cafe - Cute painting on one of the walls. Very cheery inside - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Friday Harbor, Washington

I had a good brunch experience at Rocky Bay Cafe. The wait wasn't too bad when I visited and the restaurant turned over tables well. It was cozy in the cafe and I liked the flags on the ceiling! I got the huevos rancheros with were good. I was disappointed that the mahalo French toast was unavailable because that sounded amazing! I think I would come back here if I was in Friday Harbor again. read more

Staff are friendly and attentive, this is a cute local café for breakfast. On the first day I had a two egg breakfast. I chose the one called "Healthy Start" because when I travel I'd like to have some veggies or fruit on a daily basis to keep a good bowel movement iykyk. Honestly, I was kind of disappointed with the fruit I got. The strawberries were sour, the cantaloupe looked like a 38 year single dad had just pulled an all nighter and then headed for an 8 hour shift, and the pineapple was ok. The over easy eggs were good. They were actually eggy in a good way. You know how sometimes you have an egg and it literally doesn't taste like anything? That was not the case here. The bacon was the best, it was thick-cut yet crispy. And the sourdough was sourdoughing. My partner had the huevos on our first day, he said it was okay. On the second day, I had oatmeal. I don't know why, but when I read the menu, the oatmeal sounded so much exciting. But when I actually got it, it looked kind of boring, just like the one I make at home. It was good and did the work though. My partner had the "today's special," velvet cake toast. He said it was too chocolatey and the portion wasn't that big for the price. I had one bite, and honestly, I was fine with the chocolatey taste. So if you're a chocolate fan, you might want to try it, otherwise skip it. I guess if I had ordered my usual two egg breakfast, it would probably have been great. read more

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Ambiance is decent, the food that did come out was okay. We did order other food that we never received, but was on our bill. We had it removed and cashed out. Not a fan of this place. read more

Very good food but slow, inattentive service. We were there on a busy weekday. Location is walking distance to the ferry.

Just-discovered, but now will be one of my San Juan Island go-to's. Awesome egg breakfasts cooked just how you want -- we couldn't even finish our chubby breakfast burrito--- with super service, a funky, rustic, no-frills layout and just great all- around energy inside, and lots of hustle. Three egg scramble came out just the way I like it, and home style potatoes on the side were the perfect complement. It's pretty small though, so there's usually a wait; there are a couple of tables outside on the sidewalk. Love love love. read more

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Strong robust coffee, good stick to your ribs breakfast and good playlist on 70-90's music. Love they offer a big breakfast menu with dishes like chili relleno omelette and chilaquiles. Our veggie omelette, potatoes and English muffin were hearty and yummy. Will be sure to come every am on our next visit to SJI. Great locals diner vibe! The server was great! read more

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I LOVED this breakfast/lunch spot (serve breakfast only till 11 so wait on that BLT, girl!)! I am still thinking about that bacon I also wrapped up the leftover pancake for a boat snack, so it was that good and I'm not usually about that pancake life! Make a stop here, it's worth it for the nice and welcoming team who fill your belly! read more

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We came here for breakfast, and while the food was actually solid: generous portions, well-prepared. Buuuut... the overall experience was frustrating enough that I don't plan to return. We stood at the entrance for quite a while without being greeted or acknowledged. Eventually, we went up to the counter to ask if there was a waitlist. The staff didn't even bother to say hi back. Just took down our name. A group that arrived before us was still waiting, and another group that arrived after us followed our lead by going up to the counter themselves. Because there was no clear system, the first group ended up getting seated last. It all felt disorganized and uncomfortable. After we were seated, it took a long time to get menus, even as groups who came in after us were already being served. It was hard not to notice. After reading other reviews, it seems like many people have had similar experiences, and the owner has a reputation for responding defensively to critical feedback. I understand they may see things differently, but this was my honest experience. Again, the food was good. But service matters, and unfortunately, it just wasn't there. read more

My husband is a delivery driver and this is our go to spot every time in town. Unfortunately after this morning, we may not be coming back. Upon entering the woman of service in the front was rude, unwelcoming and overall very inconvenienced with entry. It took a little over an hour to receive any word or food after ordering when seated, but since the ferry was close by food was taken to go. When sharing the breakfast burrito with my husband, we found two hairs. One being a long black grey rooted straight hair in the eggs & the next a facial hair or small hair within the onion bit. It was really unfortunate and disappointing as we both looked forward to our morning and service & quality were both not there. I know every day isn't a winner but when there is no saving grace to the experience or visit, it's hard to justify coming back. read more

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By far the best breakfast in San Juan island! The chile relleno breakfast burrito is extraordinary. If you're lucky, you'll have Taylor as your server - she brightened up our morning read more

This was a breakfast place recommended to us by a few people, so we stopped by our first morning there and I think it was very good! I got the chicken fried steak and it comes with eggs and potato hash. The steak was cooked very well, super crispy and juicy. And the gravy on top was excellent as well. The hash was also very crispy and tasty, but in my opinion could have been seasoned a bit more. Overall I really liked it here and would recommend it to others! read more

Rocky Bay Cafe - Chicken Fried Steak - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Friday Harbor, Washington

Located in the heart of town & less than a 10 minute walk from the ferry terminal, skip the overpriced options (unless you want to pay for the harbor view) and enjoy breakfast served all day at the Rocky Bay Cafe. Quick, friendly service, reasonable prices, good rye toast, greasy spoon standards. Can get busy; cozy dining room; no outdoor seating; restrooms could be cleaner; limited free 2 hr street parking. Support your local small businesses & restaurants read more

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Great breakfast or brunch place! Came here after getting off the ferry and had a delicious breakfast burrito. If you like your food with a kick, they have a large selection of hot sauces. Service was decently fast but the place is small. So if you come with a large group you might need to sit at two different tables. read more

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Service was OK but very nonchalant. And could've been more attentive. Food was really bland and overpriced. The variety was nice but it set up some unreasonable expectations on my end. The tables were really crowded next to each other and the music selection was good. read more

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Very busy location, be prepared to have long wait during high tourist seasons. The staff are friendly and portion sizes average read more

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Oh my goodness! I went to Rocky Bay Cafe and was blown away! Firstly, it has great vibes and ambience! But of course...one goes into an establishment for the food! I was absolutely not disappointed! The quality and size of the order was astounding and very generous! I had the meat lovers omelette and had them add avocado. It was HUGE filled with bacon, ham, sausage, cheese...it went on and on! It tasted delicious! I was going to take a picture but couldn't resist and dove right in! The coffee was hot and delicious and the toast was very good. The cost of the meal was great! I would have paid more! Wait staff were awesome and more than happy to assist in any way. I would whole heartedly recommend this wonderful restaurant to anyone living or visiting Friday Harbor! 5 read more

The food was really good! We liked the fried chicken sausage gravy. This place is in Friday harbor downtown, perfect for a brunch and then some shopping read more

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Unfortunately they didn't have enough people working. It took a full half hour to take our order. Two tables left without ordering. They forgot our drinks. Honestly I feel bad for the only waitress on a Sunday morning. read more

Upon a local recommendation, we went to Rocky Bay Café for breakfast. It was busy, but they took our phone number and called when our table was available Thankful it was a gorgeous day so we walked around town just a bit before we were seated. It's not an extravagant place by any means, but the folks working there were just wonderful. Our coffee cup was always filled and the kitchen created a breakfast that was the best we've had on our trip so far! I had the senior egg platter and my husband had the French toast which was supposedly one of their specialties. I got a bite and it was scrumptious. Definitely a go to - just realize you may have to wait. read more

Rocky Bay Cafe - Senior Egg breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Friday Harbor, Washington

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Great vibe, fantastic food! I had the Nova Lox omelet and I'd order the exact thing again if I was on the island for another day. Savory! My husband had the Mexican Benedict and it was fantastic. I ordered a side of fruit and received a beautiful presentation of dragon fruit, pineapple, watermelon and blood oranges. Delicious meal, worth a bit of wait! read more

Fabulous food. Danny is the heart and soul of Rocky Bay Cafe. He's the king of multitasking! Definitely stop by for breakfast. Highly recommended. read more

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It was a mad dash to this tiny little breakfast joint after we got off the ferry! Boy did we get there just in time as we snagged the last table and people started lining up outside. There were two waitresses and a cook running the whole place, but they were hustling. The place is small, cute, and exactly what you'd expect. We got our coffee quickly which is always appreciated. Their menu had some unique items for sure. We ended up getting the breakfast burrito and the bacon pesto omelet. We enjoyed both! We also ordered a blueberry pancake 'for the table' and this was not good. I've had many pancakes in my day and theirs had a weird chewy texture. Overall a great breakfast spot with hard working staff, but skip the pancakes. read more

Food was very good typical breakfast food. The French toast and pancakes were particularly yummy! Chicken and bacon were also high quality. Great breakfast spot. read more

Service was quick and the staff were friendly. We ordered salmon Benedict and a Denver omelet. The omelet was very good. The Benedict was well composed, but did lack slightly in flavor. The brightness of capers was a nice addition. The restaurant has an old school coastal diner feel. The decor is fitting and the space feels friendly and homely. Certainly dated paint colors, fixtures, and flooring, and could use a touch of cleaning, but the dishes and utensils were clean. read more

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Yummy spot with really cool art in the dining area. I had the Chilaquiles and they were fantastic.

TL;DR: We visited today. The food was okay and the prices were reasonable, but the service was very disappointing. We decided to try this place after seeing so many positive reviews. We arrived around 9:30. Although there was a long waitlist, we were told the wait would be about 15 minutes. That sounded too good to be true, but we decided to wait--and to our surprise, we were seated within 10 minutes. Unfortunately, everything went downhill from there. After receiving our menus, we waited about 10 minutes for someone to take our order. No one came, so we flagged someone down and said we were ready. They responded, "Okay, I'll find your server." But after another 10 minutes, still no one came. My husband gently said "excuse me" to someone who looked like she was taking orders, right after she was done with one table. At that point, another woman--possibly the owner or manager--came over and snapped, "Don't you see she's busy? She can only do one thing at a time, and she was taking a complicated order for another table." Her tone was unnecessarily defensive and intimidating which left us a bit surprised. All we had done was say "excuse me." I don't think it's reasonable to wait 20 minutes just to place an order, without even a simple apology. She then walked away angrily. Our server apologized for the delay, and we thanked her and gave our order. The food took a bit longer than expected, and was just okay in taste. Getting the check took far too long as well. I usually don't like when servers hover, but in this case no one checked on us at all--which felt like the opposite extreme. Meanwhile, we noticed another customer--likely someone the staff knew as this angry manager/owner was him hugging before they left--sat down after us, was able to place an order right away, finish their meal, and pay before we could even track someone down to bring us our check. That contrast made our experience feel even worse. Overall, the food was fine and the prices fair, but I would never return because of the attitude and poor service we experienced. read more

One of the best reviewed breakfast places in Friday Harbor for a reason! The service was over-the-top friendly. I had the Bacon Pesto Scramble and my broad had pancakes. I will definitely be back for their version of a Joe's Scramble should I ever find myself in town again! Top notch. read more

Rocky Bay Cafe - Bacon Pesto Scramble & pancakes! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Friday Harbor, Washington

Food was incredible. Chicken fried steak, chile relleno omelette and a short stack for the table. Loved every bite. Staff was super friendly. Also, not obvious but dog friendly. We left ours in the car where we could see him but later some folks brought theirs in. Will absolutely eat here next time we visit. read more

Only in Friday Harbor for 2 days. Wanted some pancakes and found this cafe on line. It exceeded our expectations. We ordered the famous corn beef hash (amazing), pancakes (perfectly done), bacon (thick and crisp), French toast ((also perfectly done especially the crust). Service was fast. Cafe was clean and we were able to be in and out in 30 minutes. Definitely will return and highly recommend. read more

The chicken fried steak was truly delicious but I was disappointed in the corned beef hash. It was really overcooked to the point of almost burnt. Our waitress was not overly friendly but another staff member who came by to refill our drinks was magnificent. We even ran into her at Salty Fox the next morning and she recognized us and was lovely. Love small towns! read more

We were only on the island for two mornings and after our first breakfast at Rocky's we had to return! Service is fast and friendly and to the point, the food will have you coming back again and again! I had the Classic breakfast the first morning and it was spot on. Eggs cooked perfect, toast crispy and hot and with plenty of butter and bacon that was to die for. Hubby had the chicken fried steak and loved it! Not the typical frozen patty, a real meat patty and delicious gravy with perfectly cooked eggs. Next day hubby had the corned beef benedict and I had the crispy chicken wrap. Both were excellent! Hubby always needs extra hollandaise but not this time, it was perfectly sauced! The crispy chicken wrap is loaded with chicken and bacon, I mean loaded!! Oh, and the shoestring fries are addicting, be fair warned!! Highly recommend and will definitely be back! read more

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Walked on the ferry to Friday Harbor and and needed to grab some food before heading out for our Whale Watching excursion. Saw this place and placed our name on the waiting list. Waiting for maybe 10 minutes outside and was definitely worth the wait. Service was great, food was great along with the entire experience. Fiancé ordered the Crab Benedict and was in heaven. read more

Rocky Bay Cafe - Crab Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Friday Harbor, Washington

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Great food and service. I loved the flags on ceiling as decoration made a trivia game for me and my wife! The breakfast was wonderful loved the breakfast potato's and the gravy was tasty. read more

Ate here twice for breakfast during memorial weekend. They're super busy so you know the food is good. My favorite was the French toast but everything was delicious. They did not disappoint. read more

Mai Mai tacos were tasty. Service was good. We had a great lunch at the restaurant.

Absolutely love the food and love the service. Highly recommend for breakfast. The service was absolutely outstanding. And the staff so friendly. read more

We came here twice for breakfast. Busy and bustling - loved the ambiance. Our waitresses were consistently lovely. Had to wait 20 mins or so each time but you can leave a name and number and then have a wander and they'll call you. I treated myself to the crab Benedict ($25) the first time we went (my friend had the regular Benedict). I was initially disappointed that it wasn't fresh flakes of crab but rather a pre-made crab cake. But it was full of crab (not potato) and very tasty. My friend enjoyed his Benedict too. When we went back we both had the 2 x 4 (2 eggs, 4 pieces of bacon). It was excellent. I asked for sourdough toast and the pieces of bread were massive. Everything was delicious. Special mention to the coffee they serve, which was incredibly good. read more

Rocky Bay Cafe - Crab Benny - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Friday Harbor, Washington

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