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    Whale Bites Cafe

    4.8 (183 reviews)

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    Casual
    Touristy
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Andy O.

    Enjoying an *amazing* meal off the vegan menu at the charming Whale Bites Cafe in Depoe Bay, Oregon. Enjoy drooling over .. as much as we enjoyed munching .. these pics of the Vegan Depoe Burrito, Vegan Banana Cream Pie Waffle, and super decadent Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate

    Weekend special: Burria breakfast burrito
    Kim T.

    We absolutely love this place!! This weekend's specials were OFF the charts: birria burrito and butterscotch apple scone! The team here is 100% hard workers, creative beyond compare, and always so kind. The fact that it's perched over the Depoe Bay Harbor is a fantastic bonus! Thank you, WBC!

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    John K.

    Spectacular location for a relaxing lunch. It couldn't be more convenent for visitors that are wandering around downtown, and the food was delightful. It's a casual, order at the counter establishment, where guests receive friendly greetings while coming and going. The BLT was amazing - I'm usually not a fan of adding a fried egg onto something like a burger, which is fine on its own. But a fried egg and arugula in a BLT on brioche bread made for an amazing combination. Highly recommended. My wife had the avocado toast, which came with much more than the two namesake ingredients. The menu here isn't huge, but it is full of creatively built comfort food. You'll enjoy views of the harbor from the windows in back, and you'll certainly enjoy your meal at Whale Bites.

    Tiffany V.

    Best breakfast of our entire PNW trip. We camped not far from here and decided we'd come have breakfast with a view. Much to our surprise the food was outstanding!! Our 5 yr old daughter had a breakfast sandwich and said it was the best she's ever had! It was an Easy Sailor Sandwich with sausage, egg & cheese on an English muffin. Our other daughter had the Banana Cream Pie Waffle. This waffle was huge and also one of the best we've ever had! It has a maple cream sauce and a salted caramel sauce. So good!! My husband had the wild salmon bagel and it was the best I've ever had! I've eaten salmon on a bagel many way in many places and this one takes the prize! I ordered the sunrise burrito and oh my goodness, amazingly delicious, it will leave you so full and able to share. I had the chipotle rosemary aioli on it and it was fantastic. We complimented the best breakfast ever with fresh squeezed orange juice and coffee. The staff was very friendly and helpful to give us their recommendations based on what we were thinking. Our food was made fresh and came out fairly quickly. There was a great view from any of the seats. Do yourself a favor and support this amazing business. You won't be disappointed.

    Vegan sunrise sandwich
    Amayah E.

    Absolutely delicious vegan gf breakfast sandwich. Spending some solo time and what can I say about how heavenly this was after a long relaxing morning spent by the beach reflecting on life. Yummy treat!

    Sunrise Breakfast Sandwich
    Mel L.

    One of the best breakfast sandwiches I've ever had! Crunchy hash browns, savory sausage, crispy bacon, melted cheese, and a perfectly cooked egg--all stacked on a warm, cheesy Asiago bagel. Every bite had the perfect balance of flavor and texture. Salty, crispy, cheesy, and totally satisfying. If you're a breakfast sandwich fan, this one hits all the right notes!

    Serve your own Left Coast Coffee (OG is my favorite).
    Jodi M.

    BLT is juicy and amazing combo of textures and tastes. Thick crispy bacon layered with beefsteak tomato and chipotle mayo and arugula and fried egg and between toasted bread of deliciousness. Yum.

    BLT 3/18/25
    Julia D.

    Finally got to visit this spot. Excellent space and views, great people working, and very delicious food. It's expensive but everything is now. Looking forward to going back again.

    Vegan Strawberry Shortcake Waffle
    Jasmine G.

    Best breakfast food ever! I seriously cannot recommend this place enough. This is located in a small cafe setting with seating both inside and outside. They also have fun books and playing cards to enjoy. The entire staff here are both friendly and energetic creating a wonderful experience, and making everyone feel welcome. They have both a regular menu and a vegan menu with several options to choose from. My family and I ordered the vegan strawberry shortcake waffle, vegan banana cream pie waffle, and the vegan depoe burrito. The waffles were hands down the best waffles I've ever had. They were full of flavor and were light and fluffy. The vegan burrito was also delicious, and let me tell you. They aren't kidding when they say that this burrito is HUGE. My family and I really enjoyed dining here, and cannot wait to return again when we are in the area!

    You can see some of the picked peppers but, there was probably 2 tablespoons inside. (Overpowering)
    Kathleen D.

    We were a Party of Four and enjoyed the wonderful service and incredible VIEWS! So memorable on our 40th Wedding Anniversary Vacation in DePoe Bay. I ordered the Wild Salmon, which reading the ingredients did not mention the hot pepper that was in the bagel sandwich. Had I known I wouldn't have ordered because of stomach problems with any kind of pepper. First bite was overpowering with hot pepper. I just thought it was a fluke because the second bite was delicious and I could taste the salmon and all the other other ingredients. But the third bite was overwhelming with pepper again and I just couldn't eat it. My husband, Mr. Picky ordered a sandwich that had pickled peppers in it and again it was so overwhelming with nothing but the taste of peppers. We don't like to make a fuss as we did appreciate how nice they all were. Just be forewarned and ask if peppers are in the sandwich; mine didn't mention it in the menu, Mr. Picky's did say "pickled peppers" and it was just too much.

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    Kyle C.

    On of my most favorite breakfast spot on Oregon. Super affordable and incredibly delicious. Guy at the front is always been nice the few times out of the year I stop in One burrito is enough to share between two adults. If you don't have company, consider yourself lucky now that you have another meal/snack 4 later Super cozy, good music and practical hooks for coats / purses

    Pick four breakfast
    Khris S.

    What a great hidden gem. Great views, friendly service, and fresh organic eats. Such a cute place right on the bay.

    Angelica D.

    Wanted a quick bite to eat before heading home and were NOT disappointed! Soooo yummy and quick service. Loved all the gluten free options. What a find!! A must try. Will definitely be going back the next time we come into town.

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    Great little place to eat breakfast went there with three other adults and we all enjoyed our coffee and breakfast

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    Terrific sandwiches and breakfast burrito. Friendly people. Minimal seating so understand this. Terrific consistency with the food.

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    I wasn't even planning to write a review, but I was delightfully surprised by my meal at The Horn…read morePublic House in Depoe Bay. I had the black bean quinoa burger and swapped the aioli for their vegan pesto -- absolutely delicious. Paired it with sweet potato fries and a hot tea, and the whole meal was just $21, which felt like a great deal. The waitress was really sweet and attentive, the atmosphere was cute and friendly, and I even had a beautiful view of the ocean and the bay while I ate. If you're a vegan who's okay with the smell of seafood being prepared around you, I'd definitely recommend stopping in. They don't have a ton of vegan options (I noticed a vegan pizza, the burger, and a salad), but honestly I'd come back just for that burger.

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    The Matterhorn???.... Depoe Bay!

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    Charbroiled chicken??

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    Tidal Raves Seafood Grill - Cioppino

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    4.3(1.5k reviews)
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    Table Service ~ ***** Cliff side view ~ *****…read more The best waitress service we have experienced in a long time! She made the entire dining experience awesome! The menu was good ~ Food was fresh and clean tasting. A bit pricey but for the whale watching view it is worth it. Over the top wine list and a couple local beer brews. Don't waste time trying to park restaurants side and cause a jam; street park and walk a little bit. Busy during peak season so reservations are recommended.

    May 2026 Depoe Bay, Oregon…read more Wow! Come here for the views. Absolutely gorgeous. Try and get a window seat. However any seat in the house will be beautiful. I ordered the seafood Diablo pasta. It had so much seafood from the crab, clams, shrimp, and fish. I had seven or eight clams and they give you a dish to put them in after the clam is removed. I was slightly dismayed in that only three of my clam shells had clams. The rest were in the shell and they were empty. The flavor was slightly spicy, and there was so much food. I had plenty of leftovers. My husband had the herb crusted, lingcod. He had mashed potatoes and brussels sprouts in the dish. The food was divine. The fish was tender. And the entire meal was delicious. For dessert, I had the strawberry rhubarb cobbler. It came with a ginormous scoop of ice cream. The cobbler was served warm and it was so much food. We were so pleased with this restaurant. The views were incredible, the food was delicious. Our only complaint is that the hostess had no personality. She ignored us when we came in, dropped us off at our table with the menus and said nothing, then when we left, we said goodbye and she said yup. I think she needs an attitude check from management. Other than our negative encounter with her, this dining experience was darn near perfect. I will give this restaurant 4.9 stars. The small amount was removed because of the hostess.

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    Salmon on a bed of risotto and balsamic brussel sprouts.

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    Mazatlan Mexican - Three enchiladas - Beef, Chicken and cheese.  Quite tasty.

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    4.0(133 reviews)
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    A solid 4 stars…read more Note if you will, the Mazatlan in Depoe Bay has no connection to the Mazatlan in Newport....thank goodness! Mazatlan In Depoe Bay, had an attentive waitress who filled water glasses when they needed filling. Usually when half full. No, she wasn't bored. There were only 2 empty tables at lunch time. She also noticed the chip basket was getting low before bringing our food. Know what she did? She came out with a re-fill of chips without even asking! How cool is that? The waiter was friendly, offered the bean and meat type options, and we received our meal within 10 minutes. Maybe we just got lucky? I have only been here twice before and both times...unlike the location in Newport...satisfied. The Mazataln in Newport has a hand-written note on their menu saying that they will charge money for 2nds on chips. And at 3:15 on a weekday afternoon somehow she felt we should have the dinner menu. Never again there. The food at Depoe Bay Mazatlan was tasty. I mean nothing special for a combination dinner, but I have had much worse. Taco, Enchilada, rice and beans...lunch iirc, $13. Also, another benefit, most tables have a great view of the Depoe Bay harbor and ocean. We will be back.

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    Mazatlan Mexican - Chips, salsa & bean dip beat us to our table (Pro Tip: Skip ordering the guac)

    Chips, salsa & bean dip beat us to our table (Pro Tip: Skip ordering the guac)

    Mazatlan Mexican - Complimentary chips, bean dip & salsa with house margs

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