for someone who comes to burien with regularity and has tried a lot of the food establishments…read morealong 152nd, shame on me for not having been to classic eats before now. on this saturday night, there were a lot of occupied tables, both inside and out and many happy, satisfied customers as we walked past to our table on the back at patio. i was drawn to the salads on the menu but ended up getting a shrimp po'boy which was huge and easily enough to share with someone; instead i took half of it home. the sweet potato fries were fabulous and our server was very attentive. if you have a vegetarian among you, i'd say they may have limited options because the menu is heavy on chicken, beef and other dishes with sausage and assorted meats. still, i found something and it was quite good! the front area seemed more lively with the bar and open seating al fresco. the back seemed dedicated to larger groups. it astounds me in all my years of coming to burien i have never tried classic eats but now that i have, i will be recommending it to others and coming back myself. it's clearly a beloved destination for locals and now i'm applying to membership of the iykyk club.

This is one of the coolest spots to eat in Seattle, White Center & Burien. The ambiance is so much…read morefun. They have the best staff around. The menu is huge with so many good options. Everything I've tried has been awesome. This is the place to sit down and eat. I like to bring out-of-town guests here. This is the best our area has to offer.

This was my first time dinning here, nice quaint place the staff are friendly and courteous. The…read morefood was served in less than 10 minutes, had the pesto eggs with bacon (served hot). I would definitely come back to try more of the items on their menu.

Recommend their pesto eggs, goes great with the side of bacon and toast. Perfect breakfast for…read moresharing as it is a little rich but still our go to every time. It's a nice little diner, friendly staff in a pretty quiet area. Definitely want to try their other items but man those pesto eggs always call my name.

First let me say the service was top tier. Love a good family owned business and love supporting…read morelocal. We order the catfish with grits and eggs. Fried chicken with red beans and rice. Fried okra Strawberry lemonade and sweet tea. Everything was fried to perfection fish and chicken were crispy and juicy! Red Beans perfectly cooked! (Hate watery beans) And it looked beautiful. I mean check my pics. My only gripe and the only reason i did not give 5 stars .... the food was not seasoned. Not a spec of salt or spice. No pepper, no garlic powder, no onion powder, no cayenne. We were very confused lol I'm hoping it was a fluke because everything about this place is great . Especially the people who run it. So we will be back and hopefully the food will be seasoned because thats literally the only negative i have to say.

Service was fast and attentive. The lady was really sweet to my grandbaby. She let my grand…read moredaughter keep a menu to play with while we waited. I included the photos of what everyone got. I was born and raised in Georgia so maybe that's why the taste is so bland. The meatloaf just tasted burnt and like they dumped half the container of pepper in it. The Mac N cheese was decent. They do give generous portion sizes. My son's shrimp Po boy was decent. The lettuse was not limp or wilted. My daughter's bidcuits and gravy looked flavorful but I've had jar gravy that had more flavor. The biscuits were moist. The hash brown were not crispy at all just soggy. I sent the meatloaf back requesting that it be removed from my bill. I took one small fork full to taste it. My daughters captain platter has a burnt flavor as well according to her. I did not try hers. If you want food that is bursting with flavor like true southern food, go somewhere else. But if all you care about is polite service and generous portions then this is the place for you.

I finally made it to El Diablo. I was not disappointed…read more When you walk in, there's a huge menu board. You place, and pay, for your order, get a number, then find a place to sit. The place was simple, and cute. Music videos on the television was a that right volume. After I sat, the server brought a basket of sopaipillas. I figured, "Why not, it's breakfast". It made sense. I had the Habanero chilaquiles witha fried egg. Perfect amount of heat. Very spicy for everyone else. Definitely will return.

Very delicious! I was pleasantly surprised by the creative menu and loved that they offer…read morechilaquiles--plus a genuinely spicy habanero sauce, which is hard to find! Everything we tried was flavorful and well prepared. The appetizer sort of buñuelo was a great touch! I also really like the decorations, and how festive it looks! The only thing I would change is the ordering process. I personally prefer restaurants where you can order from your table and pay at the end of your meal. Here, you order and pay at the counter first, so if you decide you want another drink or anything else later, you have to get up and order again. It wasn't a major issue, just a matter of personal preference.

Lil cafe with great home cooking... Just what I was looking…read morefor... Just like Grandmas breakfasts.... Yummy will definitely be back Friendly welcoming staff & great service. Cozy ambiance WIN WIN!!!!

A friend and I decided to try Shelly's diner for lunch today (07/08/26, between noon and 14:00…read more Long story short, I really do want my $80 back! Upon entering we were greeted by a gracious hostess, Sheeta. She was very welcoming, patient and kind while seating us. Jenn and I were seated and placed our beverage orders with Sheeta. I wanted to try their bloody mary; I've never had one...and, after that one, I don't plan on having another ever! It's really not a drink flavor genre I'm partial to. Our waitress Shelly took our order, I can honestly say I've absofreakinlutely had better customer service. Jenn ordered biscuits and gravy and an order of country fried steak and eggs to go. Once she stated her request Shelly asked for her order specifics in a stem quiz like manner. That threw me off so when she turned to me I said "Gimme a minute so I can study for the quiz!" I thought it was funny, so did Jenn...Shelly simply walked away. Eventually she returned and I ordered a sausage breakfast burrito with country style potatoes. My platter wasn't eat-worthy in my most honest, humble opinion and I did try to doctor it up a bit but there's only so much you can do in critical condition. The potatoes were hit and miss...literally; one bite of potato would be just right and the next bite would be luke warm or not fully cooked through. I'm addition I was going to pick between hotcakes and french toast, after choosing between country potatoes or hash browns for my burrito dish she said thanks and swiftly walked away. She remained short with us. I observed Shelly interacting with her other guests and she was very personable, polite and eager to recommend dishes...stark reality: everyone else in the restaurant was white with the acception of another interracial couple and the awesome hostess. I believe they received the same short sited service we got! It was a disgusting exhibit of 2 faces in 1 person. Jenn's biscuits and gravy showed up 1st. She took a bite then asked me to taste it, with a sour look...which made me say 'no thank you' right off the bat! She said the gravy was bland and didn't really taste like gravy...she added salt and pepper, a lot of pepper. Then the country fried steak and eggs arrived and the steak had too much breading with no real flavor or seasoning to the steak, it made the whole entree taste like "mush," she explained. The eggs would've been ok if they hadn't had the gravy on them. While we were attempting to eat either dish at our table my breakfast burrito arrived and...I was abundantly underwhelmed. It was 'cakey' and dry and after mixing the sour cream, salt and pepper into the pico de gallo, the burrito still had no real taste context...not even breakfast, much less a breakfast in Mexico! The next day I tried to doctor up the burrito to no avail...it was no use. I won't be back; Egregious Epic Fail!

Food is good and the place is cozy. We stop in here whenever we have a late flight out of Seattle…read more Staff is super friendly and drinks are good.

Tried this "new to us," restaurant that wasn't too far from our home. I think I saw it referenced…read moreonce when it came to an affordable steak. Well, don't ask we didn't order that... I had the Reuben, it was delicious. like really good. The rye bread, the amount of meat, everything about it. Maybe a more pungent mustard is in order, like one with horseradish.. but that's a personal preference, wanting more acid and punch. Kids had kids stuff. It is what it is. The other half, had the special, mahi mahi dinner. She liked it I think. I thought it was a smidge more on the fishy side. Let's get to the service. I can ignore what were just normal, not stand out dishes; when the service is excellent. It was excellent. From arriving, to being seated to having our order taken very patiently. Stellar service.

My favorite bakery in the most dangerous location in Burien…read more Not dangerous because of crime. Dangerous because it's directly across the street from my gym. Nothing says "great workout" quite like immediately replacing every calorie you just burned with one of Bakery Nouveau's twice-baked chocolate croissants. I prefer to think of it as strategic carbohydrate replenishment. Everything here is exceptional. The pastries are buttery, flaky, and somehow manage to ruin every grocery store croissant for the rest of your life. The coffee is excellent, the staff is consistently friendly, and it's one of those places where it's impossible to leave with only the one thing you came in for. The neighborhood feels safe, parking is plentiful, and the only real hazard is convincing yourself you deserve "just one more pastry." Five stars. My spin instructor may disagree. Bakery Nouveau is worth every extra minute on the bike.

After almost 10 years I'm still a fan of Bakery Nouveau. You can just chill and drink coffee and…read morehave some of their fantastic pasteries. It's a bit hidden in Burien, but you can find it as the downtown area isn't that big.

It's set up to self order at the bar, then the food's brought to you when ready. We sat outside on…read morea warm Sunday evening. I was surprised that the rest of the world (aka the people walking by on the sidewalk) disappeared while we had good conversation and great food. Dinner included a burger w/ sweet potato fries (fries were kinda bland, I think needed just a tiny bit more salt). Friends had grilled cheese sandwich and tator tots (also too bland), fish tacos, Caesar salad. All great except where noted.

Came here while visiting family, and I'm so glad we did. My sister had been raving about the cheese…read morecurds, especially the ranch that comes with them, so we had to give them a try. We ordered the cheese curds along with the spicy dry rub wings. The cheese curds were delicious, and all of the dipping sauces were excellent, but for me, the real star of the show was the dry rub wings. They were perfectly cooked: crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and had just the right amount of spice. I also ordered the BBB Signature Cocktail without the whiskey, and it was refreshing and delicious. Our server was upbeat, fun, and incredibly sweet. In fact, every staff member we interacted with was genuinely kind and welcoming. The atmosphere felt like a true neighborhood pub, with plenty of TVs for watching the game and lots of regulars who clearly feel at home there. The guests seated in front of us were chatting with our waitress like old friends, which really added to the warm, community feel of the place. If you're looking for a laid-back neighborhood bar with great food, friendly service, and a welcoming atmosphere, this is definitely worth a visit