Absolutely loved this place. Great ambience. Good drinks. Food was amazing. Try the clam chowder, it's pretty amazing. Service was awesome, they were attentive and very nice. I would absolutely recommend a stop here. read more

Cool-vibe, interesting bar/cafe in the heart of the Fairhaven historic district in Bellingham. I'll admit that I stopped by in the middle of the lunch rush but the overall service was abysmal. I thought someone would never take my order after being seated, and that set the tone for my visit. Some 15 minutes after I was seated, a woman from the behind the bar came to take my order. I guess I was seated in the bar technically, but I'm really not sure. After another 15-plus minutes my salmon burger and cole slaw were served. Despite the small size it was surprisingly good. The bun was fresh and grilled nicely. Salmon was fresh and an overall nice "little" sandwich. The cole slaw was just meh. At no time during this entire meal did anyone fill my water glass, ask to refill my soda, or even come by to check on me. Oh, and this meal and bad service cost me $32 for a small sandwich, soft drink, gratuity. It's a little bit loud in Skylark's. During the entire visit there was something that sounded like kids running up and down the stairs. I asked what the noise was and was told they were making chicken burgers in the kitchen and were pounding out the meat. I was on my own today and I really don't mind dining alone. However, I greatly dislike it when a host or server says something like, "Is it just you today?", or "Are you alone?" For crying out loud! Why make a point of a customer dining alone. Both hostess and server did this. read more

Skylarks Hidden Cafe - 4oz Salmon burger and cole slaw. - Cafes Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

One of our favourite places to dine when we are in Fairhaven. Best to visit during the balmy summer months, when patio dining is availabe. They've also featured live music from time to time. A bit on the expensive side, but all-round well worth it. read more

I've been coming here for years the foods delicious, service is a hit or miss this time fairly slow. But the wedge salad was fantastic and loaded with all the good stuff read more

Skylarks Hidden Cafe - Wedge salad - Cafes Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

Oh 100% would recommend. My partner and I love the this place! I especially love the eggs Benedict with potatoes read more

Skylarks Hidden Cafe - Eggs Benedict - Cafes Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

Four of us for lunch today. Fairly busy but seated promply. Friendly wait staff took our order promptly. Good food but ....... had to wait for 1 hour 20 min to get it. Two hours for lunch is crazy. Excuses, excuses. Used to always go to Skylar's but probably our last. read more

Skylarks isn't just a hidden cafe, it's a hidden gem. You should go check it out. Thank you to the Skylark team for making our Mother's Day memorable. read more

Skylarks Hidden Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

We went here for thanksgiving dinner My wife started with a salad which she said was great We each got the turkey dinner The biggest problem is someone oversalted the food way too much It would have been so much better if it had been salted properly read more

Skylarks Hidden Cafe - Turkey dinner - Cafes Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

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Do not order the Monti Cristo. This was a terrible choice we made. Staff was awesome! Ambiance good. Outside table tops were rusty. read more

Did this place sell since last December?? Went in, plastic white tables, Downsized menu. Cheap atmosphere!! What happened!! Reduced not as upscale menu! More Fast food style, ticky tacky! I've been coming here for at least 15 years, with my father before that. When the place served Halibut and crab cakes. We recently just dined in did eat the food. Service was excellent. Not nearly as eclectic or original Bellingham feeling. Too bad the atmosphere is lacking and fast foodish now. Must be under new management not familiar with Bellingham. read more

My wife and I are there twice. The ambiance was great and felt welcoming. The food was delicious, we had the Crab Egg Benedict, Chicken Fried steak and the breakfast sandwich. The Bloody Mary was straight forward and one of the best I had in Washington!! Service was expected for a busy location and they were accommodating for any mistakes made. I will definitely eat there again anytime we visit Fairhaven or Bellingham!!! read more

We visited Skylarks while we were in town last year and had to make sure we came back this trip. Our breakfast was even better than I remembered, with the potatoes and homemade jam being the highlight of the meal. We ordered the farmers veggie omelette and California avocado omelette, which were both yummy. Our server was so kind and bubbly, making for a great experience. We'll be back again! Also, tip: there's an incredible 2 story bookstore down the block that I highly recommend checking out before or after you eat. read more

Skylarks Hidden Cafe - Farmers Veggie Omelette - Cafes Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

Do not pass up this gem! We happened upon this cafe while walking in Fairhaven, and we lucked out! The clam chowder truly is award winning. 5 stars for the chowder! The stuffed mushrooms were also amazing, And the chibatta beef dip was so delicious. I am really wanting to go back soon to try breakfast. It all sounded divine. Especially the banana bread French toast!! Eat outside on the back patio, it's quaint and charming. read more

They're flying away- A review for Skylarks Hidden Cafe We were seated in the downstairs area that seemed cozy and quaint with a partial view of the bay. I noticed a huge fly, and another one, and...I thought I was in the remake of Alfred Hitchcock's classic film The Birds, but they were flies. I was so creeped out I had to leave. Well I ashamed to say I requested the upstairs area where I only saw seven flies. The food was good, but the ambiance was that of a arachnophobiacs nightmare. read more

We are longtime fans of Skylark's! We have been coming here since 2012, and our most recent visit saw them make some tasteful changes in their decor. We arrived on Saturday at about 10 AM and were seated within five minutes. While they are not checking vaccine passports, they are enforcing masking within their restaurant and provide outdoor seating. We enjoyed our biscuits and gravy, the Eggs Benedict (with Hempler Ham) and a mimosa. The portion sizes were great-we were able to finish our plates without feeling too full. The gravy in particular is wonderful-it was very savory and onion-y. We loved our server and we had a wonderful time. Skylark's consistently has great service and a solid menu. read more

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I don't know what happened to Skylarks. This was my second visit. On my first visit, the experience was great. The food was good, the staff was welcoming, the service very good. This visit? The food was inedible. I took one bite of my oyster po boy and spit it into my napkin. I don't know what was going on with those oysters, but whatever it was, it was not good. The staff was pretty much absent, and the service was meh. Our food took a long time to come out, which, on a weekend could be understandable, except I saw tables that had been seated after us receive their food well before we did. Plus, some of our items did not come out until we asked several times, and those came out right before the check did. With all the other options in Fairhaven I doubt I'll be back. read more

First let me say I am a bit apprehensive to write a review. The owner Brad, seems to put blame on his guests for their experiences after reading reviews. However, I stand by my belief that feedback is a gift. I have been in hospitality my entire career. Small private country clubs and large hotel chains. I accept what my guests say with an open mind and welcome what they say. Hopefully Brad will do the same. That being said. My 86 year old mother and I are in town and decided to have dinner last night. We came in and were greeted by a nice young man. He sat us in the front section close to the bar. The bar and restaurant were full and some tables were just getting orders taken others eating. The bartender-"Cheyenne" came over about ten minutes later. Asked me what we wanted to drink. I asked for a red blend and my mom a lemonade. I also said we would start with the bread. When she came back over she said the kitchen was closing and we needed to get our order in. We ordered a salad and two steaks. After she took out order the same man who greeted us greeted another two top. I heard him tell them the kitchen closed at 9:30. I found this odd as we were told at 8:50 we had to hurry and get our order in. The expeditor brought our salad and bread to the table. I had to ask for silverware, sharing plates and my mom's lemonade and water. The expo retrieved all of it for us. Cheyene then came over about ten minutes later and delivered our steaks. I have to say all of the food was great! This though, would be the last time we saw Cheyenne until she came over at 9:35 and told us she wanted to get a start on her paperwork and brought us our check. Both my mother and I had barely started our entrees. Cheyenne came back to see if we had put out a credit card. I said may I have another glass of wine. She brought it and a newly updated check. My mother and I were trying to quickly eat as it was clear they wanted us out. Cheyenne and the other server. We're putting chairs on tables, mopping and Cheyenne loudly said to the other server" lock the doors, I want to get out of here". When she came over to get the card and settle up. I asked for boxes to go as it was clear they were done and wanted to leave. I boxed our almost $200 dinner up to go. Helped my mom who also has a cane up and around the wet floors to the door. Neither employee said goodby or thank you. I had parked across the street and as I was getting my mom in the car. Guess who is running across the street ... Cheyenne , clearly she needed to get us out so she could enjoy her friends at the bar we parked in front of. Huge missed opportunity for customer service, up selling and of course your best marketing is word of mouth. I have learned very very early on. You never know who might be in front of you or who you are assisting. Hopefully you take this as a learning opportunity Brad. Very expensive to go order! read more

Had breakfast here recently, and it was disappointing on several levels. Service was minimal, and rushed. Take order, leave, bring food, leave, bring check. Food was mediocre at best, better than Nelson's Market, but not nearly as good as Old Town Cafe. Prices seemed high for this level of service and food. Also didn't appreciate the bus boy crashing into me and not saying anything. At the eating establishments that I frequent, the staff usually doesn't body check the customers. Maybe they could adapt a hockey theme? The interior is attractive. read more

First time visit, stopped by on a cold lunchtime day for a bowl of clam chowder needing to warm up and kill some time whilst awaiting my wife's clothing/shoe shopping excursion in Fairhaven. It was fairly busy but I managed to get a seat on the bar, everone was nicely socially distant. Pretty fast service in ordering and receiving the chowder. It was mostly a cream potato soup with only a few clams but lots of potatoes, it did have a nice flavor helped with some pepper. Was dissappointed that it only came with 2 saltine cracker packages, a sourdough roll or bread would have been much better. Also the serving temperature was barely hot, bordering on warm, that was the spoiler. Soup should always be hot.. read more

I'll start with the good. The wait staff where ok. Not great but not bad. Ok the bad. My wife and I ordered the Poe boy, I ordered the French onion soup as well. and my kids ordered pancakes one with extra butter. The main courses came out without any mention of the soup. One stack of pancakes was burnt on the bottom and almost raw on the other side and no extra butter. The other stack of pancakes looked very un evenly cooked as well. As for the poe boys. First off they come on a hamburger bun with 3 egg shaped oysters. Not what I expect from a poe boy. My wife pushed down on hers and a scalding green liquid shot out and burnt her hand. I tried to be careful with mine but more liquid shot out. We tasted about the same time and I have to say this was the singularly worst bite I have ever had. I can't even explain how horrible this tasted. My wife thought the same so it wasn't just one bad sandwich but 2. When the waitress came out and we informed her she took them off the bill and asked if we wanted anything else. I foolishly reminded her of the soup. The soup arrived almost as my kids finished eating. So I tried to eat it. It was so bland that a bunch of salt and pepper couldn't save it. I think it's safe to say I can not recommend this restaurant. read more

Brunch is rarely enjoyed in our household, so a big Thank You goes out to this cozy cafe for making it memorable! My husband has never had eggs Benedict before, and he almost died when he took a bite of the crab eggs Benedict here. He said it was probably the best thing he's eaten while we've been vacationing here in Fairhaven. My French toast was also delightful! Soooo moist, and so sweet. Both items are truly unique to this cafe. The staff were also extremely accommodating. The fall leaves are just too beautiful not to experience sitting outside. So when asked if we could sit outside next to the fire pit that hadn't been turned on yet, they made sure it happened. This really just made the experience one of a kind for me. read more

Skylarks Hidden Cafe - Banana Bread French Toast - Cafes Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

Amazing halibut on the fish and chips . The cream of mushrooms was delish too !! Service was fast and efficient . Will come back again

Pretty disappointed with the whole experience, and I was looking forward to dining here after a friend said it was good. I knew I wanted to try the clam Boston which has won award for several years. We got in and was told it would be a 20-30 minutes wait for a table. This was despite 2 empty tables which we could see, and nobody else was waiting. So I asked if we could have the chowder to go, and if that would take long. Another staff came over to check if we wanted the chowder to go. My friend wanted to dine in so we asked if we could sit at those empty tables, the staff said she could not answer that and to wait for the first staff to advise. The first staff came over again and reiterated it would be at least a 20 minutes wait. Later she said we could have a table downstairs if we didn't mind that. We were like ok. And it was not really downstairs, just down a few steps to the back room. That was probably the original restaurant space. It was filled with vintage pictures of people in the old days. Nice historical ambience. I decided to have the chowder with half sandwich combo since we had a table. It was cold sandwiches only so I had the Italian deluxe which was cold meats with cheese. That sandwich was average. The clam chowder was good as it has bacon. Unfortunately it was too salty. I doubt I would be back again. The service could be better though. read more

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The restaurant is darling. The server was pleasant. But, the omelette was inedible. It was cold, unmelted cheese with burnt bacon and burnt sausage inside. I left it open and almost completely uneaten and was not asked about it. $19 (for that one omelette) in the garbage. read more

This is the second time I've patronized this establishment. As usual, it was the customer service that was the highlight. Yes, the pesto Alfredo and Espresso Chocolate Cheesecake was great. But it was Juliana's wonderful service that set it apart. She was wonderful enough to add a side of raspberry compote to the cheesecake and was wise enough to ask if I wanted a coffee with that. It's as if she read my mind! KUDOS, Skylark! You training is good. And Juliana is a gem! read more

Skylarks Hidden Cafe - Pesto Alfredo and the Steak Bites - Cafes Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

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I was really excited to try their brunch. I was also pretty disappointed. When food was delivered to our table an hour after ordering the table next to us asked if I ordered a bagel with gravy. This was not a biscuit. The gravy was super salty, and I left super sad. The mimosa was great. Our waiter was fabulous. I would like to go back, but a "biscuit " I will not have. read more

Skylarks Hidden Cafe - Mimosa on Mother's Day - Cafes Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

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When I made my 2019 Restaurant Bucket List (follow my progress here: https://www.yelp.com/collection/e264TDcOv3DZRbMzxYYRxg) I not only wanted to check out lots of new places, but visit a few older ones too. And Skylark's was definitely near the top of the list! Located in cute, trendy Fairhaven, Skylark's has become a local institution. Fun fact: they actually did used to be hidden. Well, at least fairly well-hidden. They were much smaller then, and located in the back of a building off of a little courtyard. They were definitely hard to find! But eventually they expanded into the larger establishment that they're today. For today's breakfast visit my friend and I sat at the bar, sort of a tradition of ours. One of our local Yelpers had recently told me that Skylark's had removed the railing from their bar, and I was excited to check it out. The railing had impeded the ability to eat while sitting there, although it was sort of cool and retro looking. We were greeted quickly and given coffee and our usual load of sugar and creamer. Since it was the first day of Bellingham cocktail week, I decided to get myself a bloody mary, of course using Skylark's famous house infused garlic vodka as a base. I love that they can make Mary not too spicy, because some days I just can't do spice. I did notice they had a lovely looking bottle of jalapeno vodka on the counter, so if you like spicy it is definitely an option. My Bloody Mary was really tasty, I loved the salt and pepper around the rim. We ordered off of their awesome breakfast specials menu. For a little over $5 I got an egg, toast, hash browns, and two slices of tasty bacon. It was the perfect breakfast for a rainy Friday morning. My friend got the pancake version of the breakfast special, and her egg was a little bit overcooked but they quickly replaced it. No big deal. The service was very sweet and attentive, which is always appreciated when you're trying to get through breakfast and get on with your busy day. I heard that Skylark's recently changed ownership, and I'm excited to see what new things they are bringing to their menu. Luckily, I heard they aren't replacing many of their classics, which is a good thing. Can't wait to check them out again and see what's new. Meanwhile, I'm glad I went back. read more

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Vintage diner in the Fairhaven area of Bellingham. Parking is available in the lot close to the building. The place has a vintage look. Plenty of old portraits of (probably dead) people on the walls. The service here is questionable. They told my friend and I there were no tables available, even though there were 2 unoccupied tables in front of us. Then they told us to wait 15 minutes? Finally someone told us there was a table in the back. Why didn't they just stick us back there immediately? That area wasn't full either. Once we were seated, the rest of the experience was decent. The award winning clam chowder was too salty. Looks like there are bacon bits inside. In any case, it was nothing special. The curry hicken sandwich was toasted and tasted like regular deli food. Maybe other people will have a better overall experience, but there are dozens of other places I could be trying in this area. read more

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Over many years we have enjoyed our dining experiences at Skylarks. We like to take guests there for breakfast. Recently, we had some out of town visitors join us at Skylarks for dinner. Nothing felt warm and cozy, as it once did. No tablecloths, cheap photos on the walls....sort of one step up from a fast food restaurant. The meals were mediocre, although the clam chowder was as wonderful as always. Our service was good! To me, Skylarks has become a ho-hum, nothing special place ......certainly not a place to take guests. read more

Super frustrating visit. Ordered the carnitas breakfast and waited 40 minutes on a sleepy Friday morning for overcooked eggs,chalky black beans and potatoes that were so salty they were almost inedible. Soggy pork was the biggest bummer. Pleasant but un attentive service. Never explained why the food was so late and never bothered to ask if it was ok (it wasn't I can only assume they didn't want to know...and I wouldn't have left this harsh of a review if they had. read more

Skylarks Hidden Cafe - Carnitas breakfast:( - Cafes Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

Outstanding service. Meals are well prepared and served in a gentl manner. The restaurant is quiet and has a warm friendly atmosphere. Wonderful setting for a quiet evening dinner. read more

Went for breakfast this morning with family. The country fried steak was pretty delicious with perfectly cooked eggs. Also had a couple PB&J old fashions 10/10 would get again. The service was amazing and the waitress who served us was pleasant and welcoming. The only negative is that I ordered an omelette to go for my girlfriend and the bread that was with it was moldy. Hopefully no one else got the gluten free bread this morning read more

Skylarks Hidden Cafe - Moldy gluten free bread - Cafes Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

Stopped in after a day on the scenic highway. A wonderful outdoor patio with umbrellas to shade from the sun. We didn't have anything to eat in mind, so the selection of food was perfect. They serve breakfast/brunch and lunch until 3pm which is nice. All of the food was great, the Benedict was solid nothing crazy. The salad was pretty big with a healthy serving of seafood, however, felt that it could have been a little more creative for the price. It was also served with thousand island dressing which does the fresh ingredients a disservice. The club sandwich is probably the best I've ever had (I lived in NYC for 6 years). It is HUGE, but the ingredients were well balanced (meat to cheese to bread to veggie ratio). Great spot, good selection and quality was solid! read more

It's really too bad that the food is basic at best. The atmosphere is beautiful and the staff is friendly, but jeez! No sausage gravy, pancakes were rubbery, eggs were cold, coffee was no where near a "damn fine cup," all for the low low price of $100! Breakfast potatoes were great tho, so.... read more

Best fish & chips I have ever had. I love the beer batter in the halibut. They also have cod, with panko batter. But I prefer the halibut. I normally don't like coleslaw, but there is different and very yummy. Must try this place! Update: I've been back 5 times and it never disappoints! You gotta try this place! read more

There's a few different options for Cafe lunch in Fairhaven. This is not the place you are looking for. Friendly greeting at the door, sat promptly, waited an excessive amount of time for our food to arrive. Food arrives. Missing key condiments. The fish chips, not fresh. Cod wrap all coleslaw. Fries obviously frozen and thawed a while ago. Flies hovering around table. Sorry, it looked quaint from the outside but quality was low when considering price point. read more

This place is a hidden little gem !! The food was delicious, except my wife's stroganoff was Luke warm when served, it tasted good. They seemed to be a little under staffed as we waited for everything, the Bartender ( we sat at bar top) was very friendly and definitely overworked but didn't show it to us at all .we we're going to ask about dessert menu, but decided it would probably take too long and just got check and left . Would try again!!! read more

Great find. We were traveling through, stumbled upon it, and thoroughly enjoyed our meal. Unfortunately that was a year ago and I don't remember what we ordered. read more

Heather the bartender was disgusting I sat and waited to be served for 30 minutes while watching her take shots and give free shots to her friends. 3rd time here and she is always drunk on shift. Don't bother when she is working read more

To be fair, we did stop in during a WWU Family Weekend and Skylarks was slammed with the number of guests (as were many other restaurants in Bellingham). On the plus side, they have live music on Saturday nights. It was nice to sit at the bar and listen to the singer while waiting for our table. The food was okay but not great. I wouldn't hesitate to go back to Skylarks, but I also would not make a special trip to go there either. read more