Big Y Cafe

Stopped in for lunch and ordered the Single Heli Bacon Cheeseburger, Small Tater Tots and Large…read moreDrink. The burger was delicious. The bun was soft and fresh. It was accompanied by a single patty, shredded lettuce, tomato, bacon, relish, mayo and pickles. The saltiness of the pickles helped highlight the flavors of the burger. The tater tots were fried to a perfect golden brown. When you bite into them, there is a nice crunch. The outside searing was nice and open. The sides were decorated with gorgeous hanging baskets and potted flowers. Service was friendly and quick. If you're looking for a great burger, this is your place.

This place is a outdoor eating or take out only as there's no indoor seating. They do great moving…read morethe line along as they get busy, recommend going before or after lunch when it's not crowded. Ordered mushrooms (breaded) and curly fries, brought memories back from my favorite diner. You do have to ask for code for restroom which is frustrating when you have to go really bad especially when you drove for hours and want food, that's the only negative for me as it be a problem quick for little kids that can't wait (I do respect why there's lock for restrooms but a major pro and con scenario)

Love the sketch!

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Line, but worth it.

Take A Break Cafe

4.6(131 reviews)

1.3 mi

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Service was great and friendly! Everything we had for breakfast was delicious! I will definitely be…read moreback sooner than later

Was visiting Wenatchee with my mom and decided to get breakfast here. Absolutely the best decision…read morewe made! The service was immaculate. Staff is welcoming and they take care of you. The food was yummy!! We both got the veggie omelette.

Dryden scramble with crispy hash-browns and sourdough toast

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Omelets and French toast!

Yodelin

4.4(740 reviews)

4.7 mi

This restaurant is very good with the service and the food is great. My only complaint is that I…read moreordered an arnold Palmer for a drink and seemed to be only iced tea.

I had the best rice bowl I've ever eaten at Yodelin and I can't stop thinking about it…read more The Kiwanda Rice Bowl comes with sweet potatoes, rice, pickled veggies, mint, Thai basil, cilantro and a sriracha aioli and sweet chili like vinaigrette. First of all, it's huge. It comes in a big mixing bowl. I added tofu as a protein (which is a $6 upcharge) and saved half of it for the next day. It's so fresh, all the ingredients go so well together and the fresh herbs are just a burst of sunshine flavor. I want to make it at home but I know it won't be the same. We actually had a strange service experience here where our server left in the middle of our dining experience? We think maybe his shift was cut but he never informed us. We called over another gal to help us and she was so sweet. It didn't really affect our dining experience and I'm assuming that was just a one off thing. It's a casual sit down restaurant here, had brewery vibes to me - long tables for larger groups. Can't wait to come back.

Inside

Garlic toast

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Left: my sneaky cousin Right: Gardener

Icicle Brewing

4.4(521 reviews)

Our go-to brewery in Leavenworth! They have plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. In the summer,…read morethe umbrellas provide plenty of shade, and they have misters going too. Order at the bar that is right inside, and they will pour your beer right there. Food will be delivered to your table when ready. There are so many beer choices, I generally go with a flight so I can try as many as I can! The brewery is family friendly. Last I went, there were plenty of dogs, babies, and older kids.

This was my second visit to Leavenworth and I had been dreaming of this return visit to Icicle…read moreBrewing since my very first time 5 years ago. It was everything I dreamed of. I typically go for the Alpenhaze but the server recommended the seasonal Enchantments Jabberwocky and it was delicious. Pretzel was decent but I think there are better ones in town. Next time I will order an extra side of cheese sauce, I didn't have enough but didn't want to get up to order more. Such a spacious location with seating outside looking at the main street or inside, upstairs is super cute too. Super friendly crew and fun merch and to-go beers in the fridge.

Hazy IPA

Non alcoholic Mexican logger has a hint of lime.

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Decor

Bear Bear

4.5(157 reviews)

It was the name that drew me in, but it is the food that would make me return. I wish I found this…read moreduring the beginning vs. the end of my trip as I would've gotten food here again. With so much to choose from, I was torn between the Five Spiced Salmon Latkes and the White Cheddar Grits and Greens with sausage. I am so happy that they offer so many components as extras/sides as that allowed me to order the salmon latkes and a side of grits so I didn't have to choose. The Bear Bear Burger was apparently juicy and the sweet potato waffle fries were so good I could use of side of that next time when I am hitting this spot up at the beginning.

Love this place, my favorite restaurant in Leavenworth! We came here two days in a row for brunch…read morebecause it's that good. We tried shakshuka, miso mushroom toast, eggs Benedict, and potato latkse. Everything is super delicious and flavorful. My favorite was shakshuka - it was the best shakshuka I've had - super flavorful with enough spice. The mushroom toast is super creamy and umami, and the potato latkses are perfectly crispy. Eggs Benedict's were cooked well with creamy hollandaise sauce. Service was attentive and relatively fast. It does get busy on Sunday mornings. Sit outside if you can and enjoy the view!

Seating area

Salmon Benedict

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Wide Angle Shot of Bear Bear

Colchuck's

3.8(784 reviews)

Colchucks....Sitting on the balcony outside on a perfectly sunny day is a great place to have…read moredinner. We enjoyed a dinner of Wienerschnitzel Spoetzl and little delicious pretzel bites. Their stone ground mustard was fantastic with the pretzel bites. We ordered a double on the Wienerschnitzel, and we were not disappointed, I only wish the sauce was on the side, not poured directly on top as it smothered one of the Weiner schnitzels and took away from that crispy breading and delicate flavor of the veal. You might ask for it on the side I will next time. The staff was attentive, checked in with us several times and we appreciated their suggestions. We found the food to be reasonably priced for Leavenworth, Washington and the food was good.

Came in for dinner tonight. Ordered the Jaeger Schnitzel. It was breaded nicely with a portobello…read moremushroom gravy. The spaetzle was like like a dumpling paradise. Rockstar bartender. Alex, made my trip fun!! Stop in!!

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Old World Chophouse

4.4(108 reviews)

A follow up review for 2026,…read more Theme is the menu: It is dangerously simple menu and the sides are dangerously amazing. The sides are so rich and delicious they could easily steel the show, even the drink menu is top tier. Now let's talk steaks. They keep the basics on the menu but they always have a few non menu cuts of local and aged steaks if you get there early. They know their way around the primal and their steaks steal the show. They are perfectly selected, aged, cooked and served. They take their place as the center of the meal. An amazing top tier steak dinner in Leavenworth, Washington State.

My husband and I happened across this restaurant while meandering through town and made a…read morereservation on a whim. We've had the privilege of enjoying steaks from some incredible restaurants in some incredible countries, and I have to say, the steak we ordered last night was in the top 3 best steaks, if not the best steak, I've ever had. We shared the 18oz delmomico with the full meal, a couple cocktails and left fat and happy. The steak was cooked to perfection, with a perfect crust and tender middle. Would recommend to any and all steak snobs!

Wine list

Sourdough with herb butter which

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Mezcal drink

The Outpost Saloon

4.3(18 reviews)

4.8 mi

Great service with a busy night due to the Seahawks game! Smash burger was messy and on point as a…read moregood burger should be! Thick cut House cut fries were good as they were crispy on edges and soft in the middle which were very good!

It's always nice to find a local hangout where all the neighbors meet for burgers and brews while…read morewatching the big screen TV. Tonight, the Winter Olympics from Milan Italy were the topic, but my son and I were more interested in having dinner. He eats here often and recommended their Smashburger (see the pic). Nothing about them was smashed--they were humongous burgers--well worth the price, with all the garnishes, and fries. Seriously, you can't leave here hungry! Most of the menu is café and backyard barbecue type food, but the 12 ounce ribeye with a dinner salad and a loaded baked potato really stands out. I posted their current menu, 2/18/26. I'm impressed with the seating-- all solid wood tables and wrap-around chairs with armrests--very comfortable, especially if you're watching the TV for an extended time. One combo-waitress-bartender handled 20 patrons effortlessly--service with a smile! And of course there is a full-service bar in the main salon with a pool table, darts and gaming tables on the side, and lots of offstreet parking. Four stars for sure, maybe five!

Great seating with plenty of room.

New fried green beans DELICIOUS!

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Current menu on 2/18/26

Stein

3.9(359 reviews)

The staff here are so very welcoming and friendly. 5-star service!…read more It was dimly lit inside and the beer mugs and bench seating reminded me of the Oktoberfest pavilions in Munich. We decided to sit on one of tables in the covered patio. The water moisture gets really helped fend off the heat on a hot Summer day and allowed us to enjoy live music from across the street. The frozen tropical cocktail was strong and sweet. I liked it. Great variety of beers too. We also had a giant pretzel with mustard, which I would recommend getting when you visit Leavenworth.

We were seated right away, and able to order via QR code. Food was good. Both my wife and I got the…read morebbq pork bowl. Both were ok - not sure I'd order it again, but the pretzel was fantastic. My kiddo got the burger. The service though was fantastic. I missed my kids cheeseburger when ordering. Our server immediately went to the kitchen, got the order in & was able to get it out without missing a beat. Great spot. 100% will be coming back when we're back in town.

Merchandise for sale

Fish and chips and dirty fries IG: michelleliphoto

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Hella impressive tap list.

Larch Brunch

4.5(23 reviews)

Amazing brunch experience if you're here visiting Leavenworth. We got seated right away and…read moreeverything was so good and tasty. I highly recommend!

Came hungry, left happy, and didn't have to flag anyone down like I was on a deserted…read moreisland--already a win. The service was great: friendly, quick, and actually paying attention (a rare and beautiful thing). The food showed up looking good and tasting even better. Was thrown off a bit with having pickles and hatch chiles on a waffle but they all complimented each other nicely. Would absolutely eat here again and trust them with my future hunger.

Interior

Corned beef hash

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Menu 9/23

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Francios B.

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13

2

3 years ago

Good food, outrageous prices. For the cost of breakfast for two ($45), I could have purchased a case of eggs ($8), 2 pounds of bacon ($16), a 5lb bag of potatoes ($3) and a loaf of bread ($3) and had $15 and a ton of food left. So I guess the 50¢ eggs, the $1 bacon the 15¢ toast and the 25¢ coffee with the 30¢ potatoes leaves the owners with enough to pay the waitress who only took my order and deliver my food, the cooks that cooked it the workers who slave to generate the electricity, the property tax on the building... etc. ok. I see why now that breakfast costs me 3 hours of work at my low paying job. Lmao read more

Ralph S.

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12

1

2 years ago

The last time we went to the Big Y there was a dead mouse on the floor. Between the dead rodent and thousands of flies, we will never return. This place is an example of the need for more health inspectors. It should be shut down immediately. There is no excuse for this type of filth. read more

Phil W.

2

4

12 years ago

Excellent food whether you're in the mood for a burger or home cookin' dinner or a slice of fresh home made pie. They feature a wide variety of menu items including fresh home made soups. read more

Daniel C.

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3

0

1 year ago

Always just great. Food, service, clean. Staff always seem happy they are. Hash brown omelet is my favorite but I need someone to split it with. read more

Kathy A.

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3

1

4 years ago

This is the best breakfast we have ever had! Be prepared for huge servings. You definitely get your money worth!

Amanda S.

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11

0

10 years ago

I love this place! The food is fantastic! The service was great! I recommend this place to everyone!

Anonymous J.

0

2

0

5 years ago

Great food!! The chef makes great food! His name is Joaquin and makes the best pancakes!

Ruth D.

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7

0

4 years ago

Absolutely delicious breakfast and reasonably priced! Friendly staff!! Thank you!

James W.

37

11

3

5 years ago

Great service great food. Portion size was perfect. We will definitely be back again.

Jody M.

16

2

0

8 years ago

good food, would go back every morning

Alisha L.

476

6

13

6 years ago

So good! Best breakfast around!

Big Y Cafe - breakfast_brunch - Updated September 2026

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