We stopped in for breakfast after a weekend at The Gorge. The food was excellent; we had a…read morebreakfast burrito, pastrami hash, and a breakfast sandwich with a homemade biscuit. Our cappuccinos were served right away and hit the mark. My granddaughter loved the blackberry lemonade. While great food is always welcome, what makes this cafe stand out is the community vibe and the warm, professional, and ever-so-helpful staff. From the moment we walked in until we felt right at home and cared for. This cafe is truly a gem and we look forward to coming back the next time we are at The Gorge.

The food is absolutely amazing, and the atmosphere is so homey. I have gone there multiple times…read moreand have never been disappointed with my meal. The service is incredible, and the staff are very welcoming. I have gotten many things there, including BLTs, Honey Pulled Pork Sandwiches, Peach Apricot Croissants and Orange Cardamom Bundt Cake. I also recently became vegetarian, and found just as delicious vegetarian options! Their drinks are OUT. OF. THIS. WORLD. They also have outdoor seating that is covered so it is heated (for when it's freezing outside). I love the Kittitas Cafe and I come back for delicious food, cozy atmosphere, great service, and yummy drinks!! rose pickerel

I was looking for an Açai bowl in Ellensburg and found Utopia. I had their Northwest Açai bowl and…read moreit was delicious. The fruit was fresh, delicious Açai and the restaurant is clean and spacious. I highly recommend this place.

Beware they don't honor outstanding gift cards, which is a violation of Washington state law RCW…read more19.240.020.

(Note: I'm a coffee snob)…read more I really like Lum's. Great service, reasonably fast, reasonable prices ($4.05 for a 12 oz latte), and most importantly the coffee is quite good. Mild, not bitter, tasty. Drive-thru only. Recommend.

There are many coffee stands in the area and we started to think this was our #1…read more Boy were we wrong. It turns out if you don't want to block the roadway while waiting in line you'll be turned away and refused service if you honk at other patrons that cut you off. The tall blonde barista with massive arm tattoos literally laid into us like we were two yrs old. Told us the person that cut us off was old and we should show some compassion. Like we can see thru blacked out windows We were averaging 20.00 a day now it's 0.00 Definitely recommend not patronizing this place.

The food here is 4 star but I have to add an extra star for the charming ambience and exceptional…read moreservice. This diner appears to have opened in the 1920's based on the charming art deco bar, booths and cabinetry. There is some additional seating up front which is not technically period appropriate, but it's low key and neutral enough that it doesn't spoil the atmosphere. I recommend sitting at the counter for the full diner experience. The menu has all the usual, with options for smaller sizes and individual items à la carte, which helps to keep prices down and avoid food waste. Did I mention, they have great coffee? Tastes like what I would make at home. They serve it in heavy porcelain mugs in the shape of the traditional Victor diner ware mug, but sized up for modern sensibilities.

Fabulous breakfast, such a nice touch for the smaller portion option, and the veg substitute for…read moremeat on classics like Benedict's. Truth be told, we considered the Early Bird breakfast joint around the corner, but didn't like the approach (grab menu, order at counter, find a table) and happy we chose here instead. Classic (but not cheap looking) diner, loved the understated style, brick walls, booths and counter. Great service, a bit of a wait for a table even when it didn't seem too busy inside - maybe so kitchen didn't get backed up. Would def re-visit - side note, pretty impressed with choices from diners to restaurants to bars in general for such a small town!!

Excellent menu with a lot of variety, including vegan options. Great food, friendly service and…read morevery cute spacious place. Highly recommend if you are in Ellensburg, WA. The only slight downfall is that it is so popular in this college town, that the service can be slow. Worth the wait!

Homemade freshness, well packaged and served with a side baggie of chips and a napkin!…read more GF bread is an option for any sandwich. I did not inquire about the panini grill. He got the red breast turkey on multigrain (cream cheese & cranberry!) She2 got a turkey pesto panini, I got the Tuna on GF. $30 for the 3 of us. Ordered at the window and then they brought it out. Friendly service.

I had the LOX Everything Bagel and salmon were delicious…read more Just too much cream cheese In my opinion. Price is fair

The BEST bagel I have ever had! They just do it right here. I grew up on the west coast, and just…read morecalmer here from the Midwest. This is what west coast bagels are all about! They have Comfortable seating out front and a drive thru if you want. Excellent service ... honestly The BEST BEST BEST!

Overpriced and under delivered. Deluxe with cheese meat to bun ratio way off. Couldn't even really…read moretaste the meat. More like a relish sando. The signage is cool so stop and take a photo op and then go get food somewhere else.

Overpriced, slow service and very average food. I have no idea why it cost $19.77 for a deluxe…read morecheeseburger, fries and they charge .50 cents for ketchup. It's a road side hamburger stand that offers almost nothing in the way of seating or services. When we arrived there were 5 people in line in front of us. It took 10 minutes just to place our order and another 20 minutes to get our burger and fries...and it wasn't worth the wait. Total price gouge.

The Early Bird -- a truly great, innovative restaurant that is a must-stop if you're passing…read morethrough Ellensburg. I'm lucky to live here so I get to go at least once a month. While every dish is an eating experience, the Early Bird has monthly specials that are as unique as they are wonderful. The only problem: they only exist for that month (although manager Erica tells me they occasionally have made a monthly special a permanent fixture). Come early or late on weekends -- The Early Bird is often difficult to snag a table, especially on Sunday mornings and in the winter when they don't use their outdoor dining area. Also: their adjacent sister eatery, the Night Owl, is a similarly high-quality Korean restaurant.

In this case, the early bird most definitely gets the worm…read more I visited this local cafe after seeing Rufus Du Sol at the Gorge. Unfortunately for me, many other concert goers had the same Sunday morning plan. While The Early Bird is delicious, it's by no means speedy. We originally received a 45-minute wait for takeout, but ended up waiting closer to 75-minutes. My order consisted of the Eggs Benedict bowl with the veggie medley, monkey bread, and a hazelnut iced latte. The perfect cure after a night of debauchery. You can tell they're doing their best to manage crowd control, especially the morning after a popular concert. Something to note is that you must have a table secured before ordering food. They don't let you order and wait to be seated to help lessen the crowding. Pro tip: the city park behind this building is much better spot to wait for your food. There's seating and even private bathrooms - a god-send after a night of camping at the Gorge.