The food is always original and delicious. The service is most excellent and though it's always busy we have gotten a table in short time. This is a stop we make often. read more

This was a first time visit and the place was full when we arrived. It's a smaller local spot. We got seated fairly quickly and ordered. The people working there were friendly and helpful. The chicken fried steak is $19 for a full or $17 for a half. The full is huge and definitely had leftovers. The steak itself was pretty tough to chew and cut through and the gravy was more on the sweeter than savory side. It was lit bad just different than what I'm used to. Overall it was an alright visit, we think we would come back later in the day and try some of the sandwiches that were listed on the menu. read more

Spring Lake Cafe - Chicken Fried Steak - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Fircrest, Washington

Family owned business serving delicious food! Portions are huge. Do yourself a favor and get in here and try it for yourself. Scott & Ivy are amazing people! read more

Ya haven't been here in awhile. Today is Sunday and the Yelp hrs are wrong: they are open on Sat and Sun! I voted for chicken cutlet and waffle with poached eggs. Mmmm it was great. Just added a sprinkle of salt to my cutlet. They don't season much here. Hubby had the full lb of hamsteak! Whew that's huge! I DO remember eating all of that in the day..! Hehe. Not anymore! Waitress was friendly and always filling drinks. The coffee is flavorful and strong too. Love it. 9ish is when we came in. No later than that if u want a seat right away. People started pouring in after that. Big family groups. read more

New to the area and first time visiting.. Really enjoyed breakfast there. Nice little quint spot. The servers were nice and the food was good. Nothing spectacular but jus cool read more

Spring Lake Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Fircrest, Washington

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I'd give this place 10 stars if I could. The current reviews do not do it justice. I had been out running errands, close to my house, when I realized that I needed to find someplace amazing for food! I found this gem on Yelp, and I'm so glad I did! The restaurant is absolutely full of locals who the staff knows and they know the staff. A sweet couple next to me told me to come try "German night" sometime (reservation needed). Excellent service this morning from Fiona and Ivy. I have my service dog with me, they didn't give me any flack, even tho my service dog need is not visible at first glance. I ordered the eggs, bacon, and potato brekkie. Normally their potatoes are deep fried yet I asked if they had a potato option for me that was grilled instead. They happily accommodated my request. I had the gluten free toast, which was this delicious croissant type brekkie bread. This was my first trip here, and definitely not my last. I think I've found a new local favorite!!! read more

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Excellent food. Great service and good company The crew is friendly and kind. Very appreciative

Some mor breakfast my family had after picking up at airport our first stop! Hash browns are super and not just the cooked frozen ones 95% of restaurants buy either: I often take half of them home for next morning to have with eggs. read more

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Going in there is like going home, And getting a great big hug. Everything was so welcoming!

Stop using a microwave. Burnt the roof of my mouth on a potato so bad It stung for two days. Only way to heat something that hot without incinerating it, is microwaving it. Also, the food just wasn't good. A ton of salt or Johny's seasoning, idk... I get it, your clientele doesn't really care, it's become a staple of Fircrest, and everyone seems pretty happy. But I'm just not spending my money on bad food anymore. You can literally have a breakfast just as good at IHOP. read more

Cute little dinner with great food and wonderful service. High recommend - phenomenal coffee!

Herb forward on the chicken fried steak and gravy which isn't bad but is different. I received great service and the place had the small town hole in the wall feel which I like. read more

Spring Lake Cafe - Chicken Fried Steak - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Fircrest, Washington

Disappointed they only serve breakfast on Sundays. Good food, sweet service. Happy to support a local restaurant.

One of the best breakfast burrito's i've ever tried! Friendly customer service! Easy parking! Chill vines! Friendly environment! Perfect cafe. Thank you guys!! read more

Spring Lake Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Fircrest, Washington

Cozy cafe in Fircrest which has been serving up quality meals for several years.Three of us were well pleased with our choices for breakfast.Servers were efficient and the coffee mugs never got empty.Large portions can be a struggle but half portions are available for a few dollars less.Not a big place....two and three tops.Counter space.TV's are rarely on and WiFi doesn't exist.Hey!Have a conversation.Good food,breakfast or lunch. read more

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This is such a great neighborhood cafe! The food is delicious and always generous portions! Thank you, Ivy!

Best. Chicken. Fried. Steak. In. Town. Years ago I found a random small cafe after a drunken night in town and had what I would later declare to be the best chicken fried steak ever. It took me years to find the cafe again, and I came back dreading for my declaration to be proven wrong now that I wasn't plagued by hungover cravings. I am proud to declare that they still have the best chicken fried steak after all these years. Seriously, if you love chicken fried steak do yourself a favor and try this one. read more

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Love this gem!! First time to Tacoma and we were looking for small businesses in the community. I selected this place based on other tellers reviews and of course wanted a try to fresh sauces. This place did not disappoint!! I ordered the blueberry waffle with eggs and toast. My hubby had the breakfast burrito with a short stack and my brother had the breakfast combo. I asked if they had offered any freshly baked pastries. She said the cook "makes this apple and peach cobbler- using the freshest ingredients. In fact he makes all our sauces homemade. He also makes this very delicious peanut butter pie. Very tempting but we went for the peach cobbler. She brought out the cobbler -added whipped cream with a bit of the peach cobbler as well. Oooohhhh mmmyyyy!! So delicious!!! Hard to describe you have to stop in and try it. All our dishes came out and each one of them was off the chart! Waffle was so fluffy and full of berries. My hubby burrito didn't stay on the plate too long. This was a great find and the service was above and beyond. My brother has marked it as "a must come back" place!! read more

Spring Lake Cafe - Apple cobbler - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Fircrest, Washington

It was okay. The service is honestly amazing, but walking out with a $64 tab for two breakfasts with tip is pretty hefty. I've paid a lot less for an amazing breakfast. The food was alright, but it wasn't anything to write home about. It lacked a lot of flavor and was pretty mediocre overall. When we arrived, we were greeted by their friendly staff & we didn't have to wait long even though they were fairly busy. I don't think we'd come back here, but I was glad we tried it at least once. read more

The food is very good and the atmosphere is very very homey. I enjoy going early Saturday and Sunday mornings with my husband.

I read all the great reviews and decided to give this place a shot. The waitress was very kind and gave great service . However, I ordered the steak and eggs for breakfast and after a few hours ended up with severe food poisoning landing me a trip in the emergency room. It's been two days and I still feel like death. Have the cooks check their meat yuck read more

My bf and I discovered this hidden treasure of a cozy little restaurant nestled in a ubiquitous little strip mall I've passed 100's of times w/o notice. The service is sweet, sincere and welcoming. The decor calm and comfortable and the food is just yummy!! It's our favorite breakfast date spot. I'm probably going to regret letting the cat out of the bag, for there is always a seat for us; no wait. The clientele appears to be Fircrest locals, so the same folks who voted everyone drive no faster than 25mph, and it's reflected in the laid-back energy of this humble, yet remarkable cafe I hope we get to enjoy for years to come. read more

Spring Lake Cafe - I asked for 1/2 coffee & half cocoa and was served this adorable start to my day. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Fircrest, Washington

Could tell they were playing into a cute hometown diner, felt more like a cafeteria. Servers were nice. Food was dull. Was my pecan pie from Marie Calenders? Breakfast special was ONE pancake. Who the hell pays that much for one pancake? read more

Very friendly and courteous service with abundant and tasty food. Good coffee, too. A busy Sunday brunch, so the room was boisterous (and fun). read more

Food is fantastic! Service was prompt but not overly rushed. This is somewhere a customer could relax and read a book or have a quick bite. Everyone was so welcoming! My husband and I got a chance to talk to Ivy, who gave us great recommendations. This little gem is worth the trip, and we will be returning! read more

The best breakfast place in the area, the food has very affordable prices, the attention is good, the portions are good. The food arrived hot, which is a good point for me. read more

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It's still consistently so amazing. Service is always nice and friendly and the portions are just right. I love their dinners so much. Getting a soup or salad, entree, and dessert (of just the size) can't be beat. It's genuinely so hard to choose what to order because all of their meals are so good. Steaks never disappoint nor do their fish and chips. The only thing I would like to see is a dedicated vegetarian option or perhaps one item that could be made vegan. Sure their prices have gone up a little bit but I think they have been under-charging this entire time. It's such a great spot, very small, but still doesn't feel overly cramped. The parking situation is a little weird but that's not their fault. read more

We love going out to breakfast and Spring Lake is always our go to. They have great food and Ivy and Fiona always make you feel welcomed. Today I had the Quiche (spinach, bacon and onion) my husband had their blueberry pancakes with link sausage and eggs. So excited they are now serving dinner three nights a week too. If you're looking for great food and great service stop by Spring Lake Cafe in Fircrest WA! read more

Spring Lake Cafe - Quiche with bacon and Swiss cheese, English muffin and fresh fruit, - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Fircrest, Washington

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I sat at the counter for breakfast. The food was rally very good, the coffee excellent. The server attentive and friendly, but not imposing. The room is warm and enviting, small but very cozy. Prices were a little high, but I'm still adjusting to the prices of everything. read more

Really sweet servers here! We stopped in for a coffee and they were wonderful! Great coffee too!

Not impressed. Randomly closing early and turning patrons away before they close. Not a great business model. Ownership and management should reevaluate how they structure their holiday hours. Nothing listed on google or their social media pages. So easy to get a good review from me but this is just unprofessional. Staff should understand you don't just close a business because you want to leave early on a holiday. Be closed or be open. read more

Love atmosphere, food and service. Great spot for brunch or breakfast. It's a throw back to the old cafes of yore.

Tasty lunch! It's a small restaurant so if it's busy there will probably be a wait. I had a caesar salad with chicken. It was really tasty and the dressing on the salad wasn't too heavy. I'd stop by again for brunch again sometime! read more

Have been coming to this cosy cafe for several years,so that should speak for itself.A friendly environment with the staff being very familiar with their customers.No distractions in this place...if the Seahawks or Mariner's are playing the tv's will be on.No WiFi.So,conversations are in abundance in this fairly quiet restaurant.The portions for some meals can be a bit overwhelming but on certain items like the scrambled,you can get a half order.My meal was probably one of the best I've had here.Everything cooked spot on.Even though I didn't want toast our waitress brought out a small fruit bowl which was a nice surprise.My meal was $15.95.A deal nowadays.Coffee and water were topped up without asking.There are a few seats at the bar(beer and wine)in this family friendly place.Probably max out with six to a table.One restroom. Couple of tables outdoors.Do believe they close at 2pm most days.We'll be back. read more

Spring Lake Cafe - Hamburger steak with mushrooms,peppers,onion,potatoes and scrambled eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Fircrest, Washington

How does Scotty fix such well presented and tasty meals in such a small space. Ivy and Fiona are the best restaurant hosts ever. The food is fantastic and I go there as much as I can. Love it, love it, love it!!! read more

Friendly service and very busy with locals! It's always a great sign. DeCalf Coffee is hearty. We had the breakfast burrito with the Irish potato medley and the biscuits and gravy with fluffy tasty flavor! Fair prices too. read more

I grew up in Oklahoma where devotion to chicken fried steak was surpassed only by devotion to the University of Oklahoma football team. And to be clear, any restaurant that calls the dish "country fried steak" should be avoided without further ado. Over many years of travel and living throughout the US, I have found very few examples of the chicken fried steak drenched in thick gravy I grew up eating. Today, I found an example that could be served with pride in Oklahoma. The Spring Lake Cafe makes a GREAT CFS. None of this is meant to ignore the rest of the menu of the Spring Lake Cafe. the O'Brien potatoes are delicious. The egg dishes are perfectly prepared. Having eaten there only once I cannot comment on other dishes. But I WILL be back! read more

Really good food, especially the homemade soups, more than fair prices, excellent service, friendly atmosphere.

A wonderful little cafe with a fabulous menu, excellent service and amazing food. Easy parking, clean and comfortable. read more

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Another 4 stars from this fam! Tonight we had the fish and chips and prime rib dinner, turkey tortellini soup and a piece of cheesecake and peanut butter pie. While I wouldn't say this is THE BEST fish and chips I've ever had, for $ 20 and all the food, options, and fast and friendly service, they truly deserve 4 stars. They always offer a variety of dinner options... The steak choices are always a hit in this house! Call early to get your dinner, they sell out fast! read more

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