Maybe this is nostalgia speaking, but I knew what to expect going in - and the 5 stars are for meeting the expectations, and then some! I randomly craved a pancake - the last time I wanted pancakes was over 5 years ago - and they delivered on a standard, big ole guy. I did struggle in ordering food, as I eat very healthy typically so I opted for a DIY omelette, adding spinach and mushrooms. My party also got the Mcclure Sandwich w bacon, which was seemed to meet their expectations as well. This is a sports bar - it's a little divey but the clean kind. I read a few reviews that surprised me because I don't think Sporty's is advertising anything outside of expectation - but it's very clean, which is nice. There was only 1 server working and she was busy on a weekday (4 parties, 1 of which was 5 people and folks still coming in), seemed like 1 bar back for those in the bar (which was lowkey popping for a weekday brunch time, looking like locals having drinks to kick it rather than eating). My only caveat would be if you go towards the restroom - there is a super strong scent of cigarettes, as the door to the back is near there. It's incredibly strong. The bathroom was still super clean and did NOT smell at all. Again, this is a sports bar - I don't think it's fair to downrate them for that, because I just don't know what one would expect. There's a strong local vibe here I haven't seen in a while, and it's clear they value their connection with customers. read more

Sporty's - diy omelette w spinach & mushrooms, subbed pancake (replaced has brown and toast), mcclure sandwich w bacon - Sports Bars Near Me - Vashon, Washington

I started without the Corned beef hash. Well, at least that's what they billed it as I think that the oil they used to fry was probably the most industrial version of canola byproduct possible. And now in hindsight, I'm going to presume that what they called corn beef was probably some pink slime aggregate that was marketed under that name given seasoning and whatever else. I tried to beat some of the flavor by having a little bit of someone else's pancake, but whatever was in the pancake batter just tasted like VOCs and other assorted chemistry I wish I was joking. If I was, my gut wouldn't feel like the absolute cesspool that it has become trying to pass this ***slop. Someone else had fried potatoes and I thought that at least potato might be a little bit more pure since it was a whole ingredient, but it just tasted like resin because of how long the grease had been on the fryer that had cooked it If I didn't know this country for what it is, I would have called the health inspector on the place read more

We recently had breakfast at Sporty's on Vashon Island and enjoyed our experience. I ordered the blueberry pancake special, which was served piping hot and loaded with fresh blueberries. The pancake had a nice crispy edge while still being fluffy inside, and the fresh berries really made it stand out. My only minor complaint was the maple syrup, which tasted a bit bland compared to how flavorful the pancake was. We also tried the Working Man Breakfast, which was hearty and satisfying. The four generous slices of bacon were a nice surprise. The bacon and hash browns could have been a little crispier for our taste, but that's an easy fix and we'll simply request them extra crispy next time. The service was friendly and welcoming, and overall it was a solid, hot breakfast on the island. We left satisfied and would happily come back again. Highly recommended if you're looking for a good breakfast spot on Vashon. read more

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We were staying in Vashon and came in here for breakfast. This place was busy on a Sunday morning with just two women running the front area. Our waitress was really nice but she was running around non-stop doing everything. We had to flag her down a few times. The dishes had good portions. I ordered the classic egg plate and the sausage patties were a bit too salty. My friend ordered the pancake plate and they loved it. Said it was really fluffy and delicious. Another friend ordered their omelet and that was huge too. He also enjoyed his meal. read more

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Dang. I wanted to like this Sports Bar. Meh food. Service was friendly, but a bit off their game. The vodka soda drink I ordered took SO long we figured our server didn't turn in the order bec my partner's drink was served quickly. When we saw the bartender make a drink for themself, REALLY!?! we assumed my order hadn't been turned in, so we ordered one from the bartender. In the end I got a duplicate order. (But were only charged for one. Fair.) We asked for the French burger to be cooked as rare as possible. I joked I liked it to "moooo". It was served medium well. Zero pink. ZERO PINK! All gray. Yuck! Fish and chips were served piping hot, but nothing special. Drive thru window food. My skinny fries were not piping hot so I didn't care for them. The interior was so chilly that the few patrons there left their coats on the entire time. My partner never took off his parka the entire meal. We mentioned the very chilly air to our server upon our arrival, and she said they just bumped up the thermostat before we walked in. They must have a very slow HVAC. The overhead bright LED lights did nothing to create a cozy ambiance. Quite the opposite in fact. I was dear friends w a restaurant owner for many years, and he taught me to check out the restrooms of any new eating establishment first. (Restaurant Owners will often keep the customers restrooms cleaner than the kitchen.). The bathrooms here seemed pretty clean, but my quick peek into the kitchen as I was walking by was appalling, ...grungy doesn't begin to explain what my casual glance saw. A stiff scrub brush and bleach would transform the kitchen. I wasn't snooping, I literally walked past what anyone could see on their way from the restrooms. Lest I forget to mention that the menu I saw online included Reuben sandwiches, ...YUM, and Montecristo sandwiches WHAT MY PARTNER WAS JONESING FOR... and fried chicken.. OUR FAVORITE. Sadly we did not realize until we got there that only the skimpy bar menu is offered at 6 o'clock on a Sunday. So pretty much everything on the menu was "fast food". Frozen food then Deep fried. BIG DISAPPOINTMENT I wanted to like this place, but, alas, I will not be going back. Ever. read more

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This is definitely the spot to go for breakfast or brunch if you are visiting (or living on!) Vashon Island. It's easy to find, easy to park nearby (on the street or in a parking lot around the area). Service was amazing - one person doing everything in the front of the house and let me tell you she was rocking! Thank you! Friendly and smiling, fast and efficient. The place was moderately busy when we came in - it's clearly a local favorite as well as a stop for visitors. We got a selection - we heard they were famous for giant pancakes so one of us tried the indeed enormous plate-sized buttermilk pancake. Also tried the eggs benedict and the biscuits and gravy (we heard those were good). Everything was satisfying and filling. And tasty! The ambience was low key and relaxing. Plenty of space between tables to kick back and enjoy your food and your company. Would go again. read more

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Great bar/diner I never skip when in Vashon. A heaping plate of food appeared before me almost as soon as I finished ordering. My coffee cup never reached half-empty. read more

Sporty's - Menu, counter, TV, bar - Sports Bars Near Me - Vashon, Washington

Stopped by Sporty's after a day of shopping, hiking, and exploring Vashon. Sporty's is right on the main strip downtown, very unassuming, I almost missed the entrance. Inside is ample seating, sporty pub-like vibe. We sat at the window and our server came over right away. Food is made fresh, hot, and totally hit the spot! I ordered a philly cheesesteak. Sides you can choose from a fries, potato salad or onion rings. We both wanted to try the potato salad because it's made fresh in house! The server suggested half fries, half potato salad - PERFECT! Our meals really hit the spot! Great service, great food! read more

Sporty's - Philly cheesesteak - Sports Bars Near Me - Vashon, Washington

While waiting for the days Yelp event to start I decided to stop by the local watering hole of the island Sportys! Sportys is diner-eque sports bar showing off both when you enter. I wasn't even sure where the entrance was at first as it has one of those solid windowless doors that night clubs and bars have. Emblazoned on the wall is a huge banner for the Seahawks along with a few flatscreens letting you know immediately - you should come here to watch games. There are plenty of tables and a counter fit for a diner as well as bar. I had a few pints and chatted with the waitress/bartender who was very friendly. She promptly brought out the next beer as I ran low along with some ice water. There were a few presumed locals in the bar as well who were chatty as the Olympics were being shown, so the vibe here on a quiet Sunday afternoon was nice. If the entire staff is as nice as the waitress here is, I could see Sporty's being a great spot for drinks and/or breakfast. read more

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Got up early while on Vashon and was hungry after a little hike. Sporty's was the only place open in the early am. I didn't realize it was a bar and restaurant! I didn't partake in any spirits, but it looked like Sport's had a great selection of beer, wine, and mixed drinks. It wasn't crowded but several tables were full when I walked in. I was able to grab a seat at the bar and was given a menu right away. I had the special - one pancake, one egg, and one choice of meat. My food came out right away and was what you would expect at a diner. The pancake was light and fluffy and covered the entire plate! My over easy egg was cooked to perfection and the sausage was delicious. Definetly worth the stop if you are looking for breakfast on Vashon. read more

Sporty's - Pancake with egg and sausage special - Sports Bars Near Me - Vashon, Washington

I came into Sporty's (this is on my last trip through the island) but I was massively impressed, despite the exterior appearance. Katina? Katrina? Was our waitress and she was just delightful. A little spacey, like both of us, but just absolutely delightful. The food came out quickly, as ordered, and hot. The prices aren't bad either compared to other places on the same strip. It's diner food, as you'd expect. However, it's good!! The only criticism I have, and the only reason I didn't leave a 5* review is that there really ins't an evening menu. I don't know the clientele after it gets dark, but the evening menu is very limited, and since they're open so late I'd love to see more options. Thank you, Katina/Katrina! You were fantastic!!!!!!! read more

Wanted to check this place out because their menu looked awesome online with the giant pancakes and some of the pics looked delish. We walked in, wasn't greeted with a hi or hello. Noticed the server looking at us from the bar, seemed to be annoyed. Then she grabbed menus, I said "hi, do we seat ourselves" I was met with a gruff nod rather than a word and as she dropped the menus on the table, she said flatly "we only have our bar menu" and began to walk away. I then asked "just the bar menu, non of the other stuff?". She dead pan stared at me "no, just the bar menu" and walked back to the bar. Nothing on your menus or doors said anything about limited menu on Sundays, if that was the case since she never clarified. I headed to the restroom and told the rest of my party, who was also going to the restroom, "let's go somewhere else, she's rude and doesn't really act like she wants our business." As we came back from the bathroom the other half of my party had ordered an appetizer. I informed them that we were leaving due to service and lack of a menu but they wanted wanted something in their stomach. Fine, we stayed for the appetizer. Appetizer came with a 'here ya go' thunk on the table. It was your typical bar food, frozen - fried quick and cools down fast. Nothing to write home about. How do you advertise a full menu and that you serve breakfast till 4 on Sundays but when we arrive at 3pm, you have the bare minimum menu items! And have a crappy attitude server as well. Not worth the service, time or money! 10 outta 10 do not recommend! read more

Over this past summer we were looking for something fun and different to do for date night. We decided to hop on the ferry at Pt. Defiance and see what Vashon had to offer. Realizing that a lot of the island closes fairly early, we were thinking our adventure was going to be a bust. We continued driving for a bit until we spotted Sporty's. While it definitely has the local hangout vibe, everyone has always been friendly and welcoming to us. They have a nice covered patio in the back with some cool decorations and plenty of seating. This was a nice place to hang out during the summer when it was warm. There are heaters out there now that the weather has turned and it is still just as enjoyable. The inside is friendly and welcoming, too. Most times, the regulars hang out in the area nearest the bar. There is always friendly banter going on while music or local sports are on in the background. There are also plenty of tables in the dining room if you prefer a bit more space. We haven't made it out early enough to try much of the menu, but Caz sure makes a tasty BLT and a bacon cinnamon roll that you'll definitely want to try! Overall, the bar staff is what brings us back to Sporty's, week after week. Both Caz and Kristen are very friendly and fun to talk to. They always make us feel like family even though we are not island locals. Because of them, we have made Sporty's one of our favorite weekly date night adventures. *If you're coming from the Tacoma side, make sure you leave by 10:30 so you can catch the last ferry home. read more

Great food, and better choice than some of the other Vashon restaurants. Can be slow at times but worth the wait. I've been a local for decades and have see the Vashon restaurants come and go. Sportys has been a good standard. read more

Horrific horrible experience- terrible customer service. The person working was so disrespectful and mean and rude for zero reasons other than greed and ugliness. read more

It was my first time on the Vashon Island so of course, we took it to Yelp to tell us where to eat! We talked to people from the island about where we went to brunch and they told us this is where the locals go! In other words, go here! Dined in and got the Island Hash (corned beef hash) and I was expecting "fancy" corned beef if you know what I mean. My meal came out, I saw it was canned corned beef and the Filipino in me was so happy! LOL. I rarely find Corned Beef Hash this way but when I do, I remember it! I'm glad I came hungry because I cleaned my plate! I got a half order and it was a good amount but I wish I ordered a full so I could've had leftovers. It also came with hashbrowns, eggs and toast. They were good but nothing out of the ordinary. I also got a mimosa and it was yummy! I'm a with-pulp kind of orange juice girl and I'm glad this is what they had! read more

Sporty's - Island hash and mimosa - Sports Bars Near Me - Vashon, Washington

Went on a Saturday morning after visiting the troll. We all had breakfast; 3 in our party. Waitress was great, the low key country music playing was perfect and a great vibe. The omelette I had was very good. Very generous portions and ended up bringing some home. One in my party got the short stack pancakes. They were played sized! He couldn't eat it all either. Highly recommended! I'll go again if I visit Vashon! read more

The service was friendly and nice they were busy but still quick and on top of it. The blueberry pancakes are my favorite and they are huge! read more

Sporty's - Blueberry pancake, side link sausage and an egg over easy! - Sports Bars Near Me - Vashon, Washington

If you want good food and friendly service come to Sporty's. The vibes are quintessential Vashon - no fuss no miss. It is a bar - so there is a good chance that you'll have the game on the many TVs - Kid friendly for dinning! My favorite is breakfast - but the kitchen serves great food consistently! Eggs Benedict French Toast Pancakes Nom Nom Nom read more

The food and drinks were great...The customer service was excellent The atmosphere was very kid friendly We felt very welcoming. read more

Came for lunch on a weekend afternoon. Appeared understaffed. We waited 90 minutes for our so-so food. Standard diner-style pancake, bacon, and eggs, and a soggy reuben sandwich. Wouldn't come back. It would have made a world of difference if we had at least been told about a lengthy wait. read more

We went to Sporty's on a Monday in July. It was a little drizzly that day so there were not too many people about. We seated ourselves and the server came over after a few minutes and got one of us a pop. She never came back again. We waited for about 15 minutes and then just left. They were understaffed and disorganized. The table was sticky & not clean. We would not go back. read more

Very fun place. Reasonable cost and friendly staff. Kids welcome in dining area. I would recommend it.

Good food, good bar, especially great for big breakfasts, like the kind of midwest old time diner. The pancakes as noted before are huge and delicious, I got an extra one to go so I could enjoy the next day. The door into the restaurant and bar is not marked well and looks like it is closed but don't be afraid, open the door, nice people and food await. read more

Sporty's - Old school breakfast, yummy! - Sports Bars Near Me - Vashon, Washington

Walked in and there was almost nobody there but I ordered breakfast and it was pretty damn good! Definitely will be coming back more. Great spot for classic breakfast on the island since The Hardware Store only does breakfast on the weekends. And they tend to be more busy so you can easily get a seat here any day. read more

Solid dive bar in the center (more or less) of the small town that anchors Vashon. Everything out here is relaxed and eschews the hustle and bustle of city life; Sporty's pours some drinks and turns up the volume slightly without being obnoxious about it. Just enough to get your foot tapping, I'd imagine, after having been out on the beach all day (or wherever). It's a standard-issue joint with big flat screens and space in the window for a stage. On Saturday they hosted a big crowd for an international soccer game, wore out the sweet gals who hoisted all the drinks, cleared everybody out, then immediately started setting up for sound check because they had a live band that night. As busy as they were, the other main goin'-out places along the block were so packed that it was impossible to even find a place to sit and have a beer; Sporty's filled the void with no trouble. The bar area is cordoned off from the front part of the room by big divider walls; it probably gets pretty damn packed in here some nights. There are stools along two sections of the bar, which has a few shelves of basic liquors and a relatively solid lineup of tap handles. They might have something pouring that The Hardware Store and Vashon Liquor don't have in kegs, but if you're looking to fill growlers for a weekend at the cabin, I'd probably stop here third. Prices were fair, and everybody knew everybody but everybody, their whole families, and real estate history. Small towns are like that. All the patrons and staff all greeted each other by name. The staff were really friendly, fun gals, even after a long hectic shift with another long hectic shift revving up. You just know this is a fun place to hang out and shoot the breeze with the locals. read more

Sporty's - Sports Bars Near Me - Vashon, Washington

45 minutes for food. Had to track down a waitress after waiting 15 min with no service at the time i got there. Sad.

Definitely one of the islands good spots to go with family and friends , kids or no kids . Sporty's is always a good time and the servers/bartenders/ staff are amazing! read more

Too busy to even answer your call after calling 10 times to make a phone order. Someone even picked up And hung up.

Perfect omelette. Excellent fries. Massive pancakes. If you get a window seat you can watch the people walking by. This is the place for a classic diner breakfast or a great patty melt. read more

Surprisingly great good. I was half expecting a dive bar with average food but I was pleasantly surprised, staff is friendly, food was great. We had the country fried steak, French toast & cold turkey sandwich, two drinks came out to about $41 before tip. family friendly (day time ) with plenty of high chairs available. read more

Rude waitress. Flat face, purple hair. Ignores the clients. If anyone looks at her to maybe get a little more water or another soda, she just blankly with a pissy snide look then turns away. Slow service. read more

Anyone from the city knows that good dive bars are an endangered species. I mean this in the best possible way... to me, "dive" is not a negative connotation, but signifies an informal ambience with community feel. Sporty's definitely has this going on. On Vashon Island, everyone knows your name, and if they don't, it's pretty obvious you're trying to catch the next ferry of the island. The drinks here are cheap, the food is good, and the wait staff is nice as long as you leave your hipster city attitude at the door. It's 10 minutes from the ferry dock, so check the schedule and stop in for a quick drink before heading back to the city... you'll be hard pressed to find as good a dive bar in your neighborhood. read more

Came here during a trip to Vashon to meet my brother at the Coffee Roasterie. The last trip to Vashon we tried the Hardware store for brunch, and weren't impressed. We figured we'd give some other place a try. This place is a sports bar that happens to do breakfast. Just setting expectations here. The waitress was friendly, and took our orders quickly enough. Refills however were not forth-coming. We didn't get any offered until we were ready to leave. The food itself was okay. Very bland. The portion sizes were adequate. The prices were average. Largely, the experience was unremarkable. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't great either. It was much like eating at a Denny's, but with less lighting, and large TV's showing football games. read more

Food was delicious, no frills but the taste was perfect. The service was wonderful, and the food came out quick! The servers are friendly and super attentive to your needs. The ambiance was also great, classic American pub with TVs to keep you entertained. Can't recommend this place enough! A must when visiting vashon! (P.S. this place tastes even better than it already does after a 20 mile bike ride). read more

Great food especially pancakes and great service. I love Dubrovnik mural on the wall.

I guess I'm the tie-breaker since there's been one review from Seattle and one from a local on the island. My wife and I had a late breakfast there on our anniversary last month and we both loved it. The portions were gracious to say the least, we both ordered omlettes and they were awesome. The atmosphere was between a mom and pop place and Cheers. The service was good, about 5 minutes after our order she checked in on how we liked it and again once we were finishing up after a stop in between to refill our drinks. It was our first time on Vashon Island and when we go back we'll be sure to stop by there again--as good as it gets for the very reasonable price. read more

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Didn't even bother staying. The staff was so rude. When we walked in they proceeded to ignore us until a costumer told us to just take a seat.. when we went to find a table every single table had dirty dishes and half eaten food on it. read more

I came here multiple times before, and have always ordered French toast, 4 eggs, and sausage/bacon. The servers are extremely sincere and wonderful, but lacking one thing, the final check of the food. Plain enough, there was a rock in my food, and I have never eaten there again. read more

Went to this place a couple of times, wasn't always the greatest. Twice my order was given to someone else, I still ended up paying for it. Servers drink half the time smh read more