Sunset is my go to for breakfast in upper county. Service is great and there's plenty of comfy booth seating in the restaurant. They also have a little bar in the back, you can watch the game and play some pull tabs, winning!! My favorite is the whistle stop omelette, always on point. They're pretty quick too, even when they're busy. You can also buy their homemade bread to take home - sour dough is the best!! I absolutely love the sunset and will continue to frequent for our weekend breakfast dates :)!! read more

Sunset Cafe & Loose Wolf Saloon - Whistle stop omelette with crispy hash browns and homemade sour dough bread - YUM! - American Near Me - Cle Elum, Washington

Quaint and just what you'd expect in a small town. Not fancy but the food was really good, the service pleasant and timely. Lots of people having lunch but didn't take long for us to get our food. I ordered calamari which was so good. Crispy and well seasons with a side of coleslaw and a nice dipping sauce. Hubs had a club sandwich which he said was really good and it came with fries that were cooked perfectly. Only down side was the pie. It tasted good but should have been heated before we got it. Will try ad time our return trip home so we can stop in for breakfast. read more

Sunset Cafe & Loose Wolf Saloon - Calamari - American Near Me - Cle Elum, Washington

On a fluke, we wandered in for pie. This spot had the best pie on earth, only my opinion. Pictures will be shared next time. read more

When we planned a travel to the Eastern side if Washington, we wanted a place beyond Snoqualmie Pass for our breakfast pit stop. Even though there were multiple options we considered, we thought stopping at Cle Elum will give us enough gap before we stop for lunch later in the day. One of the top choices we had was Sunset Cafe. It's located in the main street with a lot of parking spots on the roadside. We walked into a typical diner place with some great ambiance and interiors. They do have multiple dining areas and we got ourselves a booth. The interior decorations speaks a lot about the local and Washington history. They do offer omelettes, classic break fast options + Sunset specials. Their offerings are family recipes passed down through generations. We started with coffee. Ordered Got Blues from the specials, Greek scramble a stack of pancakes. There were a very few customers at the time - so I decided to walk around and explore. They do sell pies, brownies, cinnamon rolls. And they are popular as well. I have seen many walking into get those. They do have a bar and lounge as well. The food arrived relatively quick. It was a scrumptious breakfast for us. Kids had a great time enjoying the sweet treats as well. Got Blues was on point - delicious! The best among our pick! Service was top! The staffs were very friendly. We were helped by Nancy that day. She loves to talk about their food and the pies. Lovely personality! We did pick up pies on our way out as well. The food was great; service was amazing. It was a perfect stop for us and great start for our road trip! They are on instagram - sunsetcafe_loosewolf Highly recommended! read more

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Nice casual spot with surprisingly good options for burgers (meat is blend of top round, chuck roll, prime rib and prime sirloin from local butcher) and big selection of housemade pies. We had a burger with stuffed jalapeños in it, and a mint crème pie, both were delicious. read more

Sunset Cafe & Loose Wolf Saloon - Mint crème pie - excellent - American Near Me - Cle Elum, Washington

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Haven't eaten there since we got sick When air conditioning was Out. Normally good. On Wednesday we order to go But I won't order chicken any more Kelley a good server read more

I am quite jealous of people in Cle -Elum for having Sunset cafe in their town! Our server Suzanne was so great. Super friendly and cares to connect with her customers. The food was so amazingly delish!! Hands down the best food , the best service for the best price! Tonight, my hub's 16oz prime rib that came with 2 sides (chose caeser salad and baked potato) were all huge and expertly done. The prime rib was quality aged meat super tender. You can choose between 8 or 16 ounce. Saw a lot of customers ordering the same. Hubby was a fan. Loved my salmon dinner with rice pilaf and grilled veg. Way better than upscale places down south by far! The mixed veggie side was recommended by Suzanne and I loved it so much they know how to grill veggies to perfection. They don't treat side dishes as an afterthought here. The huge slab of salmon had that crispy skin underneath I really enjoyed it. I had the teriyaki Shanghai sauce on the side. Tasted good. I would definitely order this again. Super healthy and delicious! The complementary fluffy rolls with garlic butter drizzle was a nice touch! I had mine without the butter it was still yummy! Everything was so fresh and good! The side minestrone soup was scrumptious and loaded with goodies. Everything tasted scratch made. Ooh they have non alcoholic beer too. Pies and baked goods looked amazing. Coconut cream pie was fantastic! Looking forward to having breakfast here tomorrow! This place is solid! You can tell they aim to please! read more

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A hometown Gem! Amazing breakfast, lunch or dinner. The service is always on point. The staff will keep you smiling and laughing. Great place for the family dinner or a date night in the loose wolf bar. read more

Kitchen is a disaster they hae dirty water leaking from the ceilings where the food is made. The employees are nice but the food itself is under seasoned and overpriced read more

This is a really solid diner spot. I come here for breakfast and it's just so good. Nothing super upscale about it but the bread is homemade and the cinnamon roll is to die for. I'd recommend anything that comes with bread. Added bonus: our waitress who's name I cannot remember was so slick about helping us cover the bill behind the backs of our colleagues, Great service and tasty food at a wonderful price! read more

Breakfast. Greeted warmly, good coffee, great service and the food was good. Really a nice start to my day. Thanks

When looking for a place to grab lunch, the Sunset Cafe is right on the main thoroughfare through Cle Elum. The inside looks like a typical diner with pies and cookies near the front entrance. The seating has multiple areas for dining and it looks like there is a bar area in the back. The menu has a good selection of meals and the highlight is that the meats come from Owens meats and sausage comes from Glondos which are both just blocks away. The waitstaff is very friendly and they all have great personalities and love to talk about the menu items. I was not expecting such a great find but, I was extremely happy that this place was right on the main street and should not be missed. read more

Quality local spot! Wide variety of brunch choices. Especially enjoyed the avocado toast and the apple pie was absolutely to die for! read more

Sunset Cafe & Loose Wolf Saloon - Avocado toast - American Near Me - Cle Elum, Washington

We had the Cobb salad and bacon burger. Absolutely delicious! The service was excellent! The ambiance was amazing......very organized and clean! It was our first time and will return ASAP!!!! Will tell our family and friends about this great place!!!!! read more

Stopped by this spot for lunch on our way to the Gorge Ampitheater! The staff were super friendly and courteous as we were seated. I ordered the cheese & bacon burger with a side of caesar salad and it was honestly such a good burger. The meat was so juicy and buns were so soft and it definitely hit the spot. If I were to make one comment, it would be to have less dressing on the salad. It was drenched in dressing and was very salty. read more

Sunset Cafe & Loose Wolf Saloon - a sandwich and salad - American Near Me - Cle Elum, Washington

Good vibes with this place! A very traditional American diner with so many pies and desserts to try! Great breakfast spot that's open pretty early and plenty of larger tables for bigger parties. Service is relatively quick and super kind and friendly. read more

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The food was delicious and the waitress was extremely nice to us and finally the cinnamon roll looks amazing.

An amazing Diner tucked away in a small town. Everything about this place from the ambiance, the service, and the food gives you a warm feeling. The ambiance is cosy, and the service is nothing but superb! Your needs are always met and taken with a smile. The food was absolutely delicious! I had an omelette and I have to say, it was well balanced between the amount of egg and the amount of toppings. The hash browns were nice and crispy, and I really enjoyed my sourdough bread. What really hit the spot was drinking a nice glass of coffee. I would highly recommend to go to this diner if your in the area, and I can't wait till my next visit! read more

Sunset Cafe & Loose Wolf Saloon - Omelette - American Near Me - Cle Elum, Washington

Found this place on our way back from Wenatchee to Seattle, cozy diner with a decent selection of food.. they had some sea food but I think they are known for their local pies. read more

Great little dive bar. Burgers and fries were tasty. Great IPAs on tap. The cafe is closed on Tuesdays so only the bar is open which you have to enter in the back. Limited menu 6 items or so. Friendly crowd, unfortunately our bartender was taking over for someone else and was extremely busy (only one for a bar filled with 30 thirsty people) and overwhelmed. Deb did great! Thank you. 4 pool tables, an outside patio, tvs, and one of those newer fancy jukeboxes. read more

Outstanding service along with amazing food equals, "we'll be back again! Everything is homemade, including their tater tots and fabulous yeast rolls with garlic butter. I had a big slab of butternut squash stuffed with wild rice and nuts, and a plate of vegetables. My husband had a gigantic burger with homemade tater tots, and we managed to waddle out the door with a pie to go . If I lived here I'd be eating here every day! read more

Sunset Cafe has a parking lot next to it as well as street parking nearby. The front counter displays a lot of pie and bread, all of which look amazing. Service here was fast, and they were able to accommodate our group of 14(!!!) extremely quickly around 11 am on Sunday. The food reminded me of classic diner fare. Portions were large and filling, and everything tasted great. Give them a try when you're in Cle Elum! Note: you get a 4% discount if you pay with cash. read more

Sunset Cafe & Loose Wolf Saloon - Cowboy Benedict and Wild Berry Crepe - American Near Me - Cle Elum, Washington

Home-style restaurant that was perfect during our drive through Cle Elum! With plenty of seating, people were already starting to trickle in early on a Monday morning. We were in a rush for a to-go order, and the staff were super nice and accommodating, even having our hash brown put on the pan before our order was done. Got the breakfast platter with sausage with a choice of English muffin with blackberry jam, and a side of hash browns. Everything was cooked perfectly and the muffin was a delicious buttery goodness! What a great start to the week read more

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My girlfriend and I stopped into Sunset for breakfast while waiting for Owen's Meat to open. Free street parking can be found. Discover is an accepted form of payment. Sunset offers family dining in the front area and a lounge (Loose Wolf Saloon) in the back area. Fresh baked goods such as pies, cookies and bread tantalize one upon entrance. I purchased two Snickerdoodle cookies for $2.25 each. I also purchased a loaf of wheat bread for $4.75. Sunset does not have the capability to slice their bread so consumer must slice at home. Hand Pies were unavailable during our visit. Sunset has partnered with both local meat shops, Owen's and Glondo's for their menu items. Thumbs up for supporting local. We had a couple Bloody Mary's for $7.50 each. For breakfast I ordered the Huevos Rancheros for $15.95: seasoned ground beef and beans served over a corn tortilla and topped with two eggs, ranchero sauce, cheese, green onions and sour cream. I chose hash-browns as my side. The hash-browns were served crispy as I requested. My breakfast was savory and filling. Staff was friendly and efficient. On my next visit I plan to sit in the lounge and hope to take home a Hand Pie. read more

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We've stopped here twice over the last couple of months for breakfast. The service is fast and pleasant and the food is quite reasonably priced . We split a Whistle Stop omelette and a short stack. The omelette was truly delicious. They had marionberry syrup which was really good. They split both the eggs and the pancakes on separate plates for us without being asked. read more

My wife and I were traveling through the area stopped in for dinner, we both had the prime rib cooked to our liking and all the other sides that came with the meal were fresh and full of flavor. Good was great. Highly recommend read more

Love this place! Food is always great and so is the service. We always make sure to stop here when we get into town and stop again when we leave town. This is definitely one of Cle Elum's treasures! read more

While staying in the area, I went to Sunset because of the rave reviews about their made in house chicken fried steak. I'm a sucker for a good CFS. When my dinner came, the CFS was huge on the plate. The coating/breading was good. However, the steak inside of it was 1/8ths of an inch thick. No kidding. The breading was twice as thick as the meat. And the temperature of the food was luke warm. The grilled vegetables were great. It was free pie night, and the Apple pie was really good. There were three really cute waitresses, too. read more

Sunset Cafe & Loose Wolf Saloon - Chicken Fried Steak, mashed potatoes with country gravy and grilled vegetables. - American Near Me - Cle Elum, Washington

Sunset Cafe is the BEST of Cle Elum. I don't know if you'd call this 'comfort food' or 'home-style cooking' or whatever, but if you're in the mood for fresh delicious food served efficiently, Sunset Cafe is a great bet. We read about a prime rib poutine they had but didn't see it on the menu. It is apparently on the bar menu, but they could make it for you here anyway. PERFECT. Huge & delicious. I will never fault an establishment for large portions! Then we had a wedge salad and a side salad. They have the wedge salad down perfectly: bacon, bleu cheese dressing - on the side! - nice! Then on the the mains - Beef stew and Prime rib. The beef stew had super homemade vibes. Meaty meat, potatoes, carrots, celery, onions, peas etc. YUM. We also had the prime rib - again with the fixins on the side, so you can easily banish the horseradish to where it belongs. Check out the photo for the significant size of this meat slab! WOW. Here's my problem: there were too many other dishes I wanted to try. The light-my-fire burger which has two cream-cheese-filled jalapenos on the burger! The Chinatown Fireworks salad with chicken and all manner of veggies! I will definitely have to come back and I look forward to it. Unmentioned but present: Great service and easy parking. read more

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Always great food and service. Amazing chowder and baked goods! Very comfortable atmosphere.

This place is awesome. Very authentic. Large menu and lots of things that I want to try when I go back. Food was fantastic and people were nice read more

Have eaten breakfast here a few times over the years and it is always solid. This stop we split an Elk Hunter's special... in-house corned beef topped with eggs cooked as requested, and hollandaise sauce. The plentiful corned beef was flavorful, and combined with the sauce and over-medium eggs, a great find. We will definitely do this again. The service was good, and the price reasonable if you split this hefty meal. For you corned beef lovers, stop here and enjoy. If you don't like a good corned beef breakfast, forget I even mentioned it. More for me. read more

Sunset Cafe & Loose Wolf Saloon - Half an Elk Hunter's Special. Fortunately, I got to finish her half also. - American Near Me - Cle Elum, Washington

There's nowhere else in town with the consistency of great food that this place puts out. The menu is huge! This restaurant has been in town for a very long time and will hopefully be there for years to come. read more

Must stop on the way to Leavenworth! Excellent diner fare with warm genuine hospitality. Freshly ground burgers and homemade pies. Fast and friendly service. Highly recommended. read more

Fresh, flavorful and local....thats and hat I was going for and that's exactly what this place was! I would give this place 5 stars just for their Fisherman's stew - super flavorful, made from fresh, local ingredients and came highly recommended from the wait staff. Good portion size too! read more

Friendly staff, great diner menu, awesome French Dip with thinly sliced savory roast beef as it should be & fresh green salad with 1000 Island dressing Woohoo! Who knew that just down the road from Safeway and McDonalds there is such a hidden treasure as The Sunset Cafe. Buddy got Belgian waffle with fresh berries and whipped cream plus tasty local butcher's sausage. In the area? Drop-by. read more

The food was pretty much the same as most diners. Our service was a little self serve and our orders were mixed up a little, but not too badly. The ambiance was typical of a cafe or diner. We sat at a booth and table in the bar area. It's a good solid spot for breakfast and I'll be back. read more

Delicious hash browns, opt for the breakfast *dear yelp, we don't have time for long reviews, we just want to know if we'll get food poisoning or not. read more

Sunset Cafe & Loose Wolf Saloon - Delicious hash browns, homemade toast & jelly - American Near Me - Cle Elum, Washington

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Amazing food!! We came at lunchtime, but they gave us both menus for lunch and BF. I had corned beef hash with scrambled eggs and bacon. The toast was the biggest piece of bread I've ever seen. Homemade jam was also one of the best ever. I was later told how they make their own bread. "Amazing!!! If you're looking for a great small town diner, this is it!! I would be here daily if I lived here. read more

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BEWARE. BEWARE. BEWARE. Be careful here After you eat your check will be higher than it should. I ask why? We add a 4% convenience fee!!!!! For what I asked ? "Because our owners set it up that way " she said and could not give me any other kind of answer. I would understand if I was using my CC but I paid in cash. Food was ok for a burger. Waitress that sat us super nice ours was like a bump on a log. BEWARE read more