Beautiful location and space but we didn't have the best meal. Service was weirdly disorganized…read more(there's only 10 tables with 3 front of house staff and a manager, so it was not lack of staff.) There seemed to be confusion on basic things and we saw our meal sit out for a good while before anyone brought it over. The bartender was trying hard and did recommend a terrific wine. Our meal overall was just ok and for the prices and high end focused menu (all $40-$50 entrees- no sandwiches and few apps to share), it felt like they should decide to either step up to run a high price restaurant or make this place more casual and better priced. Our dinner here fell flat and we will likely go into Eastsound for dinner next time.

Back again and still 5/5 Evan was great at the cafe and the omelette was my go to. Great potatoes…read moreas well.

Olga Rising was our third stop while in Eastsound (9/16/26). Nice unidirectional flow allowing one…read moreto view the menu, the pastry case, and other retail merch available for purchase. We selected the frosted sugar cookie shaped like Orcas Island. This was shared a few days later and was not stale or hard, which of course, was appreciated. The grilled sandwiches were picked up from a takeout window after a brief wait at an outdoor two top. Both came with a bag of chips. It was pleasant dining al fresco with dappled sunshine and slight breeze. Plus it was amusing seeing plump little birds hanging out in the garden hoping to snag a crumb or two that might fall from the diner's tables. I ate half of the Italian sandwich, generously prepared on focaccia with soppresata, hot coppa, mortadella w/pistachio, pepper jack cheese, roasted red peppers, pepperoncini, arugula, tomato, and garlic aioli. This was delicious! The other half kept well in the ice chest for later. The Homie opted for the Adult Grilled Cheese that had some serious cheese pull. Perfected toasted with compound butter, Swiss cheese, provolone, caramelized onions, balsamic glaze on sourdough bread. Great detour for lunch and a treat!

I really enjoyed Olga Rising so much that I went two mornings in a row. The wait was quite long on…read moreSaturday, but much more reasonable on Sunday, when there were more employees behind the counter. I ordered the Marionberry Matcha Latte - this was very good. It was on the sweeter side, since it is presweetened. I ordered a regular Matcha Latte the next day, and was able to adjust the sweetness. The Doe Bay Biscuit was excellent. I got it without cheese and it still held up great. They also have a ton of pastries to pick from. I got the Black Tahini Sesame Tea Cake.

The best food I had on Orcas! Our group went there twice. Lovely ambience and Service too.read more

During our visit to Orcas Island we ate at New Leaf Cafe 3 times. We visited Sunday to Monday, and…read moreunfortunately many places are not open on those two days. New Leaf Cafe is the nicest restaurant in town that was open those days. TLDR: Breakfast is better than dinner here. Dinner items: - Beet salad - excellent - Clam Pasta - it was good - Vegan Roaster Cauliflower with hummus and harissa sauce - cauliflower was a bit mushy for my taste. - Cod - it was ok, pricey for what it was - Shishito peppers - good - French onion soup - too salty - side of potatoes - delicious Breakfast: - smoked salmon bagel - so good. loved the house-made bagels and house smoked salmon and heirloom tomatoes. This is an elevated smoked salmon bagel. - Mushroom egg omelette - also incredibly delicious. The potatoes that came with it were also so delicious Highly recommend both breakfast entrees. If you had to choose, I would prioritize breakfast over dinner here. Breakfast is also more lovely to enjoy the view and the stained glass and art inside. Although breakfast at Brown Bear Bakery is also wonderful. Service was good for the most part. During one dinner, there was a very long wait between appetizer and our entrees.

A Perfect Sunny Lunch at Cafe Aurora on Orcas Island! ​We…read morefound this charming spot, Cafe Aurora, on a sunny day! If you're visiting Orcas Island, it's a must-stop. They have convenient parking, which is a great plus. ​The concept is a charming self-service setup with table delivery. You place your order at the counter inside (where the friendly staff assists you) and pay first. While tipping is optional, the system is mostly self-serve for water refills...etc. ​We chose to sit outside on their lovely deck, pulling up counter chairs that offered a great view of the garden. ​For our lunch, we ordered two items to share: 1. ​Braised Pork Belly Benedict: The pork belly was incredibly tender, paired perfectly with delicate poached eggs, rich hollandaise, and a satisfying kick from the whole grain mustard on an English muffin. The seasoned tater-tots on the side were the ultimate crispy comfort food! 2. ​Aurora's House Granola: A beautifully balanced bowl! It featured a hearty mix of nuts, oats, and maple syrup, perfectly complemented by a refreshing citrusy hint from the orange, creamy Greek yogurt, and fresh seasonal fruit. Sharing both dishes allowed us to enjoy the perfect balance of flavors--savory, rich, and fresh. The food quality was excellent, and the outdoor setting made it feel like a true vacation meal. ​Highly recommend Cafe Aurora for a bright and delicious stop on Orcas Island! We left full and very satisfied.

10/10 The best smashburger on the planet, no joke. I try to make it in every week, but often find…read moremyself having it 2 days in a row. The service is terrific as well- friendly and fast. I've only dined outside, mostly order take-out. If you ever have a bad burger experience, this will heal you. 10/10

Nice views, good food. Nice summertime choice, i believe it is closed in the mid fall to early…read moreSummer.

Had a wonderful (generous!) omelet this morning Ham,…read moremushroom and avocado. A delish latte and wonderful service. There is also a bar and a little store.

Very good bakery in downtown Eastsound with an impressive variety of delicious baked goods…read more Our favorites include the pecan sticky bun, double chocolate muffin, and the orange morning bun. Quiches are said to be quite good. Expect a line (more often than not, out the door) and a healthy wait for service. Do check days and hours when they're open.

Beautiful pastries & prime location, but flavor was a bit lacking. Quick service…read more Pros: ​Unbeatable location in Eastsound, super cute atmosphere. ​Pastries look amazing! The layering, flakiness, and crispiness were top-notch. ​Cons: ​Visually impressive, but the flavor was surprisingly subtle and plain. My partner and I shared one pastry, but we couldn't finish it because it felt a bit bland after a few bites. It's definitely a popular hotspot on the island and worth taking a photo of, but for taste alone, it didn't quite live up to the hype for us. If you're strolling down the main street, there are several other local coffee shops right nearby to check out as well!

Food was great. Props to the cooks in the back for getting our party of 5 order right…read more Service was kind however VERY slow. When entering they had a few groups ahead of us, I one greeted us but made eye contact so we waited patiently. A family came in after us and walked to the waiter and asked for a table... I immediately spoke up because RUDE. They sat us and then that other party. So all good, but then they went and took their drink order before us. I was disappointed and decided they were both in need of manners and customer service. Anticipate a wait and hopefully they will be better staffed when you visit!

The menu is highly miss leading from the yelp post, especially for the menu pricing. Online price…read moreis $10 for my French toast of 3 slices but current menu has 4 slices for 12. Also traditional Texas toast for French toast is nice and thick, these slices are paper thin. And the overall batter lacks flavor. The side ham for $4.50 is not worth it as the ham is paper thin and maybe 2.5-3 ounces. Whereas off island the ham would be 1-3-1/2 inch thick and 5-6 ounces. Ham should also be juicy, but B.C. this is so thin it's almost like Jerky would be, and very salty. When you go into a cafe that says Organic Orange Juice you are thinking fresh squeezed, this is obviously not the case here, definitely tastes no different than the Minute Maid I get for home. The coffee is not very strong either tastes a little watered down and a slight bit chemically from maybe them not cleaning the machine very well. Service is very lacking as well. Other than taking my order the server never came to my table again not even to see if I needed a coffee refill Would not recommend this as a place to stop when visiting Eastsound.

Good diner food. We had a dinner here and a breakfast here which says something because we came…read moreback two days later. Wait staff was really helpful. Flavors were full and rich. Will definitely return.

3.5. We had time to kill before our ferry boarding so we picked this diner for lunch. Menu by QR…read morescanner is pretty extensive. It's one of those diners frequented by locals and visitors. The town of Anacortes has a population 17K+ the inside of the diner is full of world globes like the kind you see in grammar school. The owner collects them. There's one bathroom which is a good size but you have to wait in line and look at all the posters of performers and shows that's come to the area. I ordered the Dad's smash burger. Hubby thought his fried chicken burger was moist. My smashed beef patty was good as well as the bun. But it had lettuce only and way too much mustard in it. It also took 30 mins for our food to arrive. I enjoyed the shoestring fries. Wait staff was nice and pleasant.

Cute cottage cocktail bar on the island. First stop on our college girls reunion trip and it did…read morenot disappoint. The ambience is cozy with a little nautical flare. Bar seating & a handful of bar top tables located inside. Self serve water crafts and a whole menu of fun cocktails and light bites with locally sourced items. The So Long Summer was a refreshing drink. The owner chatted with us and gave us the run down of all items harvested today. Blueberries being one of them, score! Definitely a must pop in to start off an island vacation.

Great ambience and drinks. Really fun to sit at the bar and watch the bartender do her thing. Light…read moresnacks, not heavy food items, so beware. We stopped before dinner to grab drinks and hummus plate - it was perfect!