The coffee was decent, donuts are good! I got the ham and cheese croissant which was good, hefty!…read moreAs mentioned before, it is Starbucks and I do wish it was a local ground. The ice cream looks really good but I didn't have a chance to try it.

Good little seasonal coffee spot with hot brewed coffee and espresso offerings…read more It is Starbucks coffee, which may displease others but I found it delicious and delightful (better than the Black and Decker coffee maker I have on the boat). It's charming and they also serve pastries and ice cream. Good service on a non-busy morning.

This little place is a hidden gem which should not be missed. While visiting on a weekend, we heard…read moreabout this place from a local. It is a little stand facing the street, which looks underwhelming at first glance. BUT, they offer delicious coffee and delicious breakfast sandwiches and fast friendly service for a reasonable price. Don't skip on the spicy breakfast sauce. I don't typically like spicy sauces especially on breakfast food but it is SO good. We make it a rule not to go to the same places when on vacation so we can try new places but we broke it here. We went back both mornings because the sandwiches were so good. The only downside is there is no place to really sit and eat outside so you would need to take your food to go and sit in your car, go back to hotel or air bnb, unless it is nice out and you can find a bench somewhere. Overall, this place was a hit and I suggest you try it if ever in Friday Harbor.

Yummy breakfast sandwich. Get it on ciabatta! It was delicious. Good service too. Would come againread more

We had to have ice cream while on holiday and found this place. It's a cute store that carries a…read morefew other items, along with ice cream, coffee etc. They carry Lopez Island creamery ice cream. I got a chocolate caramel sundae, hubby got the chocolate truffle. We loved our ice cream, delicious, creamy and not too sweet. I liked the ice cream so much I had to come back today before we left the island. I got Pecan Praline today and loved it. My husband got a mocha and liked it. During both our visits the place wasn't busy and we didn't have to wait long.

My friend and I just sampled some vanilla and left because it didn't look great.. the ambiance is…read morevery sketchy. It's dark and looks kinda strange in there not at all what I expected. The service was just okay.

As many older reviews suggest, avoid this place. First, the ice cream is extremely mediocre, it's…read morevery slushy with ice particles - reminds me of ice cream from a Chinese buffet. But even worse is the service, the workers were grumpy and they refused to give us samples even though other customers were allowed samples... Easy 1/5

Delicious ice cream near the pier. They even has Spumoni, which is hard to find these days.read more

I have had such wonderful interactions at Clever Cow. The owner is awesome…read more The young staff is so friendly and eager to please. The ice cream is out of this world. I really like that the staff is younger kids learning customer service. Good Job to all!

The smells ! I love Clever cow !!!! It smells like fresh waffle cones ! Thats because there ARE…read morefresh waffle cones being made right in front of you by the cute teens that work there . What a great first job to have , its very clear whoever runs it is training these kids right ! (Usually when i see a teen behind the counter I groan inwardly) Not here ! So sweet and kind and speedy service. Such a fun atmosphere!!!

Best ice cream I've ever had! The owner checked us out and was incredibly sweet, taking the time to…read moreshare the story behind the shop and how everything started. We were so excited to hear that the ice cream is made with clean ingredients and no additives. You really can taste the difference!! We got the pistachio and sea salt cream (with cookies) in the waffle cones and loved both flavors. Bonus: you can see them making the waffle cones fresh in the window. This will be our go to ice cream shop going forward in Victoria

Better Acres Ice Cream features small-batch, handmade, full-fat ice cream. Of course, it was rich,…read morecreamy, and decadent. They offered samples and a short list of flavors to choose from. Small shop with friendly staff! The two-scoop sea salt cream ice cream cone was decadent and delicious. We were already heading back to our cruise ship after eating dinner so we didn't have more room in our stomachs to try more. I wouldn't hestitate to go back again.

On the way back to the ferry, we stopped at a charming stop in Sidney for coffee and a bake good…read moreand more! A local recommended I order the scones--they are freshest, best tasting ever tasted .. and moist (unlike most scones)! A visitor could spend a morning or afternoon in Sidney--very walkable with views of the bay.

Best tomato galette I have ever had - pure taste of summer with the perfectly ripe tomatoes and…read morebasil. Crust was absolutely excellent - couldn't have been better. Finished it off with the lemon currant scone - the person at the cash said she felt it was the best scone in Sidney. I think it was up there with the best scone I have had anywhere. Must visit in Sidney - this place should have more reviews.

crèmecart sells handmade ice cream sandwiches out of a colorful, retro-themed cart. Today, we…read moreenjoyed PBJ sandies: salty peanut butter cookies with blackberry ice cream! Delicious! We stumbled across crèmecart at the Saturday Farmers' Market on Orcas Island. The two ladies who run the crèmecart, Michelle and Sommer, sound like they are regulars at the Saturday Farmers' Market, and other island locations as well. They rotate many cool ice cream flavors and cookie combinations. Their crèmecart Facebook page listed many enticing flavors, including: butter cookie and strawberry cheesecake ice cream; dark chocolate cookie and ginger ice cream; chocolate cookie with: salted caramel ice cream or coconut ice cream or chocolate ice cream; lemon cookie with: lavender ice cream or vanilla ice cream; gluten free almond cookie with vanilla or chocolate ice cream; and on July 4th, Apple Pie Ice Cream Sandies. How fun is that? So, like any food cart, crèmecart is seasonal, and moves around following the crowds. Thankfully, Orcas is a small island, and I promise you, they are worth searching for! Five Stars.

I stumbled upon the cremecart at the park in Eastsound during the summer solstice parade. The girls…read moreworking the cart are so sweet! By the time I got there, lots of the ice cream sandwiches were sold out. All of the sandwiches are prewrapped and kept cold in the cart, so once they're gone... They're really gone. The cookie was nice and soft, but firm enough to stay together. The ice cream kept cold and didn't drip all over me. I was such a happy camper with my ice cream sandwich. I sure hope I run into this cart again!!

Super cute place tucked away in the forest with beautiful natural landscaping. Our server was…read moreattentive and kept our large group supplied with beverages. Food came out in a timely manner and overall was pretty solid. I had the pork belly appetizer which was quite good. Others at the table had the clams which were apparently tasty. The steak was the most popular dish at the table, and everyone was pleased with both flavor and preparartion. I had the scallops, which were delicious, and I really loved the sauce. Definitely a good spot with a romantic and intimate feel.

Beautiful setting surrounded by trees. Service was very good. My husband's duck breast was…read moredelicious and it should be for the cost. My pasta dish lacked flavor; ended up adding a lot of Parmesan. It did take a while to get our entrees. The kitchen was slow. All in all it was a good experience. Be prepared for a big bill at the end of the meal.

A solid performance from the fine dining venue at Roche Harbor Resort…read more THE ROSES: Probably the best thing about McMillin's is the service. From the hostess to the servers, McM's works very hard to ensure customer satisfaction. The staff is professional and gracious. The cuisine rises to its price point. Particularly noteworthy is their expertise at preparing seafood (which is a good thing because the Pacific Northwest is renowned for its seafood). Between my wife and I, our dinner had crab, oysters, scallops, prawns, salmon, and sablefish. All were prepared perfectly - nothing over- or under-cooked (of course the oysters, which were from the bay next door, which were raw and perfectly shucked. We mentioned it was our wedding anniversary, and our thoughtful server passed word of this to the people doing the nightly 'retirement of the colors' ceremony, where the MC mentioned it. That was a real treat. THE THORNS: It's partly because the resort caters to an upscale yachting crowd (which can be a bit boisterous after a few drinks), but the dining room can be a bit loud, particularly if you're seated in the back where the ceiling is lower. Try to avoid a table in this area. Another rather weird hiccup was they forgot to include the salmon that was supposed to be part of my seafood pasta entree. There were plenty of scallops and prawns and some crab, so I honestly didn't mind, because I'm actually indifferent to salmon. I did mention this to the server, and she brought out a small plate of perfectly prepared salmon in sauce. I was actually rather full by then, but the salmon did make for a perfect omelette filling the next day! THE VERDICT: The dinner was not cheap, but very good value for money. As resort area restaurants go, McMillin's Dining Room is actually better than one would normally expect. I heartily recommend this restaurant.

This was my favorite restaurant of the trip! Beautiful water views, gorgeous lights at night, top…read morenotch service, and great food. We had a large party for my birthday and the server did a great job of making sure we had everything we could need, including a constant supply of libations. We loved our server, he was awesome and helped make our night. Lots of gf designations on the menu made it easy for me to order, and I was super excited to get to have the crab bisque! It was delicious and I could have just had another helping of that and been satisfied. We also had the crab artichoke dip, which was very good, and shared a filet that was perfectly prepared. The drinks were super cute too, I now have quite the collection of piggies. The only let down was the dessert, we ordered the creme brulee, but it was not bruleed.. just creme. Wasn't very pleasant to eat. Other than that, it was a perfect meal.