I ordered a Caramel macchiato and the avocado toast. I waited 25 minutes for my name to be called…read morethe coffee arrived but no meal. They quickly made the avocado toast which wasn't toasted and the coffee was tepid at best.

The Way Cafe was a cozy, pleasant find on a blustery Birch Bay day. We discovered it after a very…read morechilly beach walk. The food was very good; I had the TBA and my husband had the club sandwich on (homemade??) foccacia bread. Delicious! The coffee was very good as well. My latte was perfect, with a pretty design on top. We sat at a window table, but there is cozy seating in another section, with a semi-walled off area that would be good for a group... or just some solitary quiet study, if it's not busy. They advertised an upcoming family game night, and service was friendly and quick. We'll be back! It's a nice refuge from the chilly weather, about 1-2 blocks from beach public access. Highly recommended.

We came in at 12:40 on a Friday and got a booth. Service was really attentive and courteous. Prices…read moreare quite reasonable. Generous portions and good coffee. Appreciate the cute latte art

The Daisy Cafe is our first choice for brunch in Bellingham. We love the pancakes, and this time we…read moreordered eggs with our pancakes. Sadly, our pancakes were so cold they wouldn't even begin to melt the butter on top, luckily the eggs were nice and hot. Our coffee was lukewarm this time as well. The pancakes, and coffee, were outstanding as usual, but not served hot. The dining room was pretty busy and we didn't want to send the food back to get reheated, it was a cold chilly morning and the restaurant wasn't very warm because the door was constantly open with people coming and going.

Very good comfort dinner food. They did over cook the eggs for my wife's eggs Benedict, they were…read morehard yokes.

Love this place! Great food and service.. perfect country diner.. excellent pies too! Take to goread more

Avenue bread is a great place to grab dinner when you're on the go. I ordered the BEAST burger…read moreminus the tomato, and it was delicious! The garlic aioli was really tasty and a nice addition. Note that they do serve tater tots after 4, but you have to specify when you're ordering, otherwise it's just kettle cooked chips (which were also good). There's a self-serve fountain drink station, and a separate tap for water, as well as a fridge of bottled drinks. The staff was friendly and there's plenty of seating, including an upstairs seating area. I loved looking around the adjoining bookstore before deciding on my food. The tables and seats were rustic, in a comforting old fashioned way.

Amazing breakfast and coffee. Definitely worth the visit. Eggs were poached a little too long and…read morebeware. ..the hollandaise is spicy! Delicious.

Yelp says "Permanently closed" - Not True!!!!! Still in…read moreFairhaven, 1220 Harris Ave in Sycamore Square. Love the scrumptious pastries!!!

How I heard of this place: My sister's ventured here one morning and decided when we were next in…read moretown, they would bring us to try the yummy cafe food/drink and enjoy the historic, unabashedly Bellingham vibe. Type of cuisine: Espresso beverages, croissant-based pastries and breakfast/lunch sandwiches. Sweet pastries also available, though we were in a savory mood on this visit. Ambiance: Well, the literal hole-in-the-wall that is Shirlee Bird has very little to speak of, though the tiny space, including the display of food offerings is cluttered and packed full of everything. Merchandise, artwork, food and supplies cover every inch of the small walk-up counter space. The vibe is chill and very Bellingham from the 90s. It's sweet and nostalgic. We were happy to see that tables and chairs are available inside the building's lobby courtyard, complete with fountain feature. We took our spots and explored the historic building, climbing several floors of stairs and noticing the businesses housed within until our food/beverages were ready. What I ordered: The Croissant ($13) and The Griller ($13), as well as a sundried tomato, pesto gallette were our food orders. A dark chocolate mocha, an Americano, and two steamed milks with caramel sauce for dessert beverages. What I loved: The mocha, while way to hot to sip for quite some time, had a lovely, deep, dark flavor, not too sweet and well-balanced. The sandwiches were yummy, including herby scrambled eggs and flavorful, smoky ham. If only the croissant wasn't burnt to a blackened crisp, I think the sandwiches would have been amazingly wonderful, creamy, dreamy. Why I loved it: The service was friendly - though it seems the young barista was in a hurry, preparing for the upcoming morning rush, and eager to get us in and out. The food had so much potential for being yummy, and the space is quaint and cozy and reminiscent of my high school and college days spent in Fairhaven cafes and eateries. Cost: High

It's the best of both worlds; yummy savory dishes and sinfully good sweet delights…read more Staff are always friendly and helpful. Lots of clearly marked vegan options.

I have been in here a few times and had coffee and the killer desserts they have. This time I was…read morethere during lunchtime so I decided to order a meal. First off, the gal at the counter was extremely nice to each and every customer in that way that you know she wasn't faking it, she was just genuine. I liked that. I ordered the "Caprese" Style Chicken Sandwich and salad based on her recommendation. They give you a number and deliver it to your table. Very comfortable seating is spread around the corner with nice views towards the water. When the food was delivered, the sandwich was huge and the salad was also. They were both absolutely delicious! I mean really tasty with fresh tomatoes, cheese, salad ingredients, everything--I was amazed at the quality from a bookstore cafe! But disaster struck. Apparently they had messed up and hadn't made my sandwich with the toasted ciabatta bun! What?! To be honest, I hadn't noticed because I was gawking at the sandwich and salad and wondering where to start and if eating it all was even possible, but the gal delivering it had noticed the wrong bun, and that just couldn't be! The next few minutes was straight out of a comedy sketch: She insisting that I get the sandwich I ordered, I saying I was happy with this one and was ready to eat it. It was very funny, especially the part when the cook came out to insist that they "don't do that here" and that I at least was getting a sandwich that was made "Correctly" to take home with me. Shades of Monty Python :) The sandwich and salad was so good I forgot to take a picture until I had eaten the whole dang salad and half the sandwich--you'll have to use your imagination! Honestly, this place endeared itself to me. Amazing food, really nice people, and it's over a book store. I will be back.

Had no idea this place was a local chain until going to write this review. We stopped by here for…read morelunch as it had some lite eats as well as full meals for those more hungry. There was a short line that almost reached out the doors. They had pastries, sandwiches and soups, along with coffee on the menu, typical to a place like this. There was plenty of indoor seating, but we chose to sit outside since it was a nice day. They had 2 tops and 4 tops and we were able to squeeze our larger group into a 4 top. The tomato soup was really good and the sandwiches came with nice thick, fresh bread. The salads are huge and it was a great experience overall. It is a bus yourself situation so don't forget to do so!

How I heard of this place: While Avenue Bread has been a Bellingham staple for a number of years,…read moreit was my sister, visiting from out of state that introduced us to the Fairhaven Cafe. Type of cuisine: Bread. All things freshly baked: bread edition. And all things on freshly baked bread. Sandwiches, pastries, coffees and more. Ambiance: Cozy, and vast, the space is equal parts grandma's country house charm and idyllic Fairhaven. The front is quickly bustling as we enter right as the doors open for the day, a line immediately building up behind. us. This spacious entryway full of menus in chalk and digitally are graced with a plethora of tasty options for snacks, meals, and treats enjoyed in the large, expansive restaurant or outside in the parking space-turned patio seating area. What I ordered: We selected four of their breakfast sandwiches on signature rosemary bread, each one as delicious as the last. For beverages, a mocha, an americano, and two steamed milks made their way to our table. What I loved: The sandwiches. Greasy, full, tasty and full of a novelty of tastes. They were devoured. Why I loved it: Quaint and cozy, a space for couples, families, friends and everyone in between. Cost: Average to high

Great (hardy) breakfast, unique atmosphere and friendly service! Simple but delicious. Worth a stop…read moreif you're considering.

This is a great little place overlooking the bay. Service was fast and friendly. Portions were…read morefine - not generous, but enough. Coffee was good and strong. Food was good. We would go here again for breakfast.