One of our favorite breakfast places in Yakima. Made special by the wonderful homey feel of the place ( in a good way. A very good way). The owners are friendly and welcoming. Staff is also great. Food is really good with some beautiful inventions by the owner/chef. South of the border specialties are of special note, with truly delicious creations (such as the Mexi-Scramble). Breakfast is all day till closing at 2pm and makes for a great destination for a yummy late breakfast. Infinitely better than cheap breakfast places. Only caveat is that I wish they would use healthy oils and better quality foods and add some healthier touches such as fruit salads and fresh breads. But for taste and flavor served with a smile they are great. read more

Yum! Great local place. Friendly owners. Loved the chorizo and eggs and the fried potatoes were delicious. Don't worry about reviews complaining about the time it took to get food. The food came promptly, was hot and freshly made. This isn't a fast food joint; You get a made to order breakfast that is reasonably priced and tasty. read more

It was okay. I had heard rave reviews, but it was okay to me. The service was nice.

Favorite breakfast place in Yakima. Food is fresh and tastes homemade. The owners are very nice people that care about their customers. Price is good for the quality of food and portion. read more

Great food Dora is always our waitress she is so friendly.. I love coming here and eating everything so fresh I feel like I am eating an actual home cooked breakfast!! I always get a jalapeño on the side with the logger skillet read more

I love the country fried steak! Portion size is good, price is good, thanks!

I had the backwoods french toast. It was good. Different with the corn flakes but was what the Dr ordered. Also had 2 eggs over medium and 3 pieces of crispy bacon. Was dining alone while hunting outside Yakima. Lost a star for the cold seat by the door, service was attentive. Would go back next to me I am in the area. read more

I ordered the cheeseburger and it was perfectly done. I was very satisfied with the food, it tasted like it was freshly made for me, that day. The atmosphere was cozy. I would go back again. read more

Service was slow, half of our party had cold food by the time it arrived at the table. It's hard to mess up pancakes, but they should at least be hot. Home fries were soggy... Won't be coming back read more

The food was very good. The wait was long. I guess everyone wants to eat at the Backwoods.

A few years ago I would have rated this place much higher. I am not sure if it changed owners or not, but it seems a little lackluster these days. The food/service/decor is good, but not out of the ordinary. read more

Stopped for brunch on our way through Yakima. The food was delicious my boyfriend and I had the Orchard skillet and the Chorizo skillet with fresh homemade salsa! Both dishes were amazing! We also split the Backwoods French Toast for a little sweet. Highly recommend! Food was delicious, good sized portions, and staff was very nice and friendly! read more

Just stopped in for breakfast took 25 minutes just to be seated five waitresses and only one could take your order had to leave couldn't wait while the waitress had to finish something in the kitchen before she could take our order. The other wait staff just stood around. I don't recommend!! read more

Great Breakfast! Cozy atmosphere- Friendly waitress! Super glad we we chose Backwoods Cafe for our late breakfast!!!! Food was fresh, home cooked and delicious! read more

Found this place on yelp. In town for work and thought I'd give it a try. Went close to noon for breakfast. Ordered farmers omelet. HUGE and Delicious! The whole grain bread is amazing! And the service was outstanding, friendly and seemed happy to serve...will come back when in town again! Can imagine there would be a wait if it was crowded..but I was there mid week at an off hour. read more

It went like this. We drove north from San diego for days on end stopping only for spencer, restroom and shots of whisky and even then we only stopped briefly until we had reached the mighty land of Sasquatch and delirium. Perched high off the Columbia river floor we consumed copious amounts of vitamins and minerals in order to fortify our bodies for battle in the gorge. There were thousands of others, all with their eyes on the prize. Dancing late into the night and blasting the nearby cattle with electronic manifestations of sexual taboo and telephonic erotic violence. After days and days and night after bloody nosed night our fickle frames grew weary and frail. Those who chose to stand upright in the night did so with an air and grace unlike any a sasquatch had ever born witness and those who fell victim to the perilous cases of guy on tent (GOT Syndrome) soon became those formally known as those who chose to stand upright in the night. AKA Those who Sat. Stewing together the last of our mortal sustenance, we wept into our spoons and crumbled beneath the majesty of such malevolence and banality in the face of unbridled natural wonder. Over taken by enhanced reality and undone by its folly, we managed to cobble our possessions and trophies back into the space ship where we soon gathered to consecrate this turning point in our journey. A cold breeze blew across the gorge and what was left by those who stood and sat upright was a complete wasteland reeling in the aftermath of a four day departure from the dimension that most of us reluctantly call reality. A farce, a tease at best, this hole bore deep into our bellies and left us with sharp unending pain that crippled our minds, fractured our judgement and dismantled control of more bodily functions than I care to admit. Yet hope was not forgotten nor lost in such tragedy. A light or beckon shown miles into the west upon consideration, a Hunky Jesus of Edible Equip presented itself. Yakimas own BackWoods Cafe was a diamond in the rough of these sparse northern lands. Each of us requesting nourishment of our own decide lead to an experience in oral ecstasy so powerfully righteous that we found a morsel of dignity buried deep in our souls. Enough to replentish our mangled bodies, fresh from the underbelly of humanity. read more

We found Backwoods on Yelp so I figured we would check it out. The reviews don't lie. This place offered up THE BEST breakfast I've had in I don't know how long. My husband and I opted for the regular two egg breakfast, he getting sausage and I getting bacon. He remarked that the sausage was the best he'd had in a long time and my bacon was perfect. I ordered the baby reds for my potato choice and asked for a side of salsa. Dora remarked that she makes her own daily and WOW it was awesome. I also got a side of roasted jalapenos, which are cooked fresh to order. We also noticed that this place is a hidden jem, as you cannot see it from the road. All of the local old timers were in and out and Dora knew each of their names and they all seemed to have a friendly rapport. I would say I'd be visiting again, and if I am ever in this area (not likely, as I have no interest in ever visiting Yakima again) I will definitely pay Dora a visit. In a city as dire as Yakima, Backwoods is a true treasure. read more

My husband and I took my folks here while stopping in Yakima to do some wine tasting to fuel up before hitting the wineries, based on the glowing reviews. We were not disappointed but also did not agree with the 5 star review. Service was really slow, albeit friendly, but they did tell us it would be a bit of a wait before they would take our order and we were in no rush so not a big deal at all (all said and done from the time we put our name on the wait list till the time we paid our bill it was a little over 2 hours). They had a ton of girls walking around to refill coffee and water (not taking orders) so our drinks were always full. The food was ok, nothing special. I had the chorizo scramble, it was a little bland, and only contained chorizo and eggs with a little cheese, no onions, peppers, any other items. The baby red potatoes were tasty. I also ordered the home-cooked biscuit that was an added cost (instead of toast) and it was not very good, mushy and tasted like it had been warmed in a microwave. My dad really enjoyed his lumberjack scramble. Everyone else's food was fine, but forgettable. Average price point for breakfast, it was under $10 a plate. Coffee was hot but not strong. All in all it was fine, but nothing that would keep me coming back, besides the really friendly and nice servers. read more

Their breakfast griddles are amazing! The staff is always so nice and the environment inside is very much cabin-like. Great place to grab breakfast! read more

Stopped here with my sons for breakfast on the way home from Seattle. It's in a strip mall and easy to miss. The food was good, and the atmosphere very homey and friendly. They were pretty busy and we had to wait a bit at our table but we didn't mind. We occupied our selves counting stuffed Easter Bunnies. They had decorated for Easter, and my sons counted 50+ toy Easter bunny's lining every wall and crevice. They loved it! Makes us want to go back and see what they do for the other holidays. read more

Best breakfast place in town!!! I've been to most of the diners in town and this place is the best. Usually there is a wait but it is worth it. Coffee is good, service is good, and the food is top notch! The food is made fresh, good portion sizes, and not greasy. I had the The Valley skillet and it was so good. The server then said I should try it with hollandaise next time. Everything here is great! I've never been disappointed. read more

Oh my what a treat! Tripped over this place going though town. Nice people, good service and great food!! Will definitely make an effort to return on our next trip over the mountains. read more

Best breakfast in Yakima, service is also great.

Husband and I stopped here for some breakfast today and both of us were pleased with our meals & service. Coffee was promptly topped off and the service was actually pretty fast considering there were many tables full. I ordered the Ranchero's Omlette and it was delicious. I really liked the fact that the veggies were still crisp in the omlette. My husband ordered the fried chicken skillet and it was quite tasty. I only wish that this place was a little bit closer...but at least I know it's only an hour away if we truly get a craving. :) read more

The staff was friendly. The omelettes are fresh and delicious. I really enjoyed the homemade salsa with breakfast. Definitely my place to go for breakfast. read more

Menu is pretty big which makes it hard to decide. The skillet I got was seasoned well and cooked perfectly. And, the waitress was very accommodating for me reconstructing the menu to my taste. The enchilada sauce and biscuits are on-point. read more

Food was great; decor was charming, service was fast and attentive. This is a great place for basic breakfast food and fast service.

Food was great! Cute place and friendly atmosphere. Best sausage patty flavor ever! Hubby had logger omelette and was really great.

What a pleasant surprise. We had an amazing breakfast with lovely service. The portions were big and everything was homemade. I will definitely come back! read more

I had the chorizo skillet. The eggs were cooked just right and the potatoes, onions and chorizo scrambled together was good. The service was excellent and the coffee was fresh. I would have liked home made tortillas and I would have liked some salsa on the skillet itself as it needed some spices. I would recommend going out of your way to have a good breakfast here. read more

Just had breakfast here. Was a little nervous liking at it from the outside. The inside was clean. The staff was friendly and helpful. The food was great. A lot of choices. read more

Friendly service. Very nice breakfast. Kids selection was good and the

We were in yakima for a wedding and happened upon this place for breakfast. Hands down one of the best breakfasts we've ever had. Mexi scramble and ranchero skillet with enchilada sauce. Wow!! read more

Was visiting Yakima and looking for a fast food alternative for breakfast. Very friendly welcoming traditional diner. Good basic breakfast with several items featuring Mexican offerings. Service was very friendly and customer focused. Lots of check backs if everything okay or more coffee. It was not busy but you get the feeling that attention would not be different if it was busy. It is set back from the street so it was easy to pass by. Well worth the search and stop! read more

Warning to singles or couples: you will not be seated on a weekend unless room in the front dining area - while the back (and upstairs) area remain empty - except, in my case, for one party of three. During the 15 minutes I waited (8:10 am to 8:25 am) three separate couples were denied seating - they left without waiting: In the end I left without eating. (No employee checked in with me during my wait...). A very strange and unwelcoming business model. I cannot comment on the food. read more

The wait to be seated was about 10 minutes. It took about 20 minutes to have our order taken. The Monte Cristo was eggy, under cooked, and bland. The hash browns were bland and tasted frozen. My cousin ordered the logger skillet which was equally bland and the gravy was under seasoned. Over all disappointing and not worth the wait considering all the great reviews. read more

this is by far the most amazing breakfast place in yakima. i got a simple order of french toast and scrambled eggs and the french toast was beyond delicious along with the scrambled eggs which most breakfast places can seem to figure out. the service was amazing, got our food fast, servers checked up on us multiple times and it very cheap for how great the food was. 10/10 recommend read more

The wait was a little long, but it was worth it! Service was great, food was phenomenal, and pricing was very fair! Try the Backwoods French toast! read more

A great place for breakfast. Lot's of options. Hubby had cornflake crusted french toast and loved it. I had chorizo skillet and added jalapenos and corn chips with scrambled eggs on top. Next time I think I will ask them to scramble the eggs right into the whole dish. Very good and service was great! Nice people and everything was homemade. Nothing from the food service truck. We'll definitlely be back! read more

This was, hands down, the best breakfast we have had at a restaurant in years! I had the Eggs Benedict and fried red potatoes- amazing! My husband had an omelet, and the veggies cooked perfectly al-dente. The service was outstanding, and we were so thankful that we followed the lead of all the previous Yelp reviews - and gave it a chance. I hope we have another opportunity to have breakfast here sometime. I so wish we had something this good nearer to us in Seattle! read more