Casual Friday Donuts

Visiting from out of town, came across this place during my breakfast search. What a great little…read morespot! It was busy , pretty much the whole time we were there but service was still prompt and friendly. Lots of good choices on the menu, it was hard to decide. I got the Lobster Benedict, yum! My son got the Hong Kong French Toast, also good.

Wow!! Just wow!! House of Brunch is hands down one of the…read morebest brunch spots in Spokane! Every dish and drink we tried was incredible, but I'm absolutely obsessed with the lobster Benedict. It was so fresh and full of flavor. We went twice during our 4 days trip! We really love this place! Can't wait to try this place in Idaho! The whole place is so clean and comfortable!! The service was great! I think her name is Bailey! She definitely took a good care of us!

Waffle & Chicken

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Bad Unicorn

Frank's Diner

4.5(1.7k reviews)

2.6 mi

Great food great service and loved my date. Perfect environment. Eggs and hash browns perfectly…read morecooked. Love the vibe.

So, Frank's is a real diner that serves hearty American classics, like open-faced pot roast…read moresandwiches and chicken fried steak. It's getting harder and harder to find this sort of thing, so this was like a breath of fresh air on our trip to Spokane! Service was prompt and friendly, and the food came out in pretty much no time at all. We got the fried green tomatoes appetizer (yummy) and everyone was happy with what they ordered. Everything seemed made with real ingredients and not prepackaged or frozen stuff. The Ruben used real corned beef, and the gravy on the pot roast sandwich was amazing. Plus Frank's is in an old-time train car so the ambiance is pretty neat. There's a history to each of the train cars in the location and photos are posted of when it was in service. Overall good food and a neat place to eat. Five stars.

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Luna

4.0(500 reviews)

6.1 mi

I have enjoyed Luna for many years. I live very close. Just had dinner for two for a birthday. We…read morehad 5 drinks that totaled nearly $100. The total bill, pre tip, was $250 with no desserts. I was surprised with a $8 "service charge." Really. They have always been high priced with small portions. But this is too much. On my way to Spencer's from here on.

To be sure, this restaurant is more expensive than most in Spokane. We spent the same amount for…read morehalf as much the night before (and got refined food) . However, Luna does offer a lot of things for this price. You have a pleasant neighborhood restaurant vibe, with friendly attentive service and excellent, healthy food sourced from good places. As with anything in Spokane, you will see folks in very casual attire, but this is also a place where you can dress up. When we went, there were several tables of women friends (all ages), many family groups (without young kids or with well-behaved kids), and older couples. I was in the mood for salmon and they did a great version. It should be though for just under $50. It was served with black rice (good) and roasted carrots (good) and a carrot puree (really good but not enough on the plate). My dining companion got the scallops, and they were even more expensive than the salmon. $48 for TWO scallops. Ok, they are large, and well-cooked, and came with a lovely vegetable mix and couscous, but that's a lot of $ for Spokane. We are from CA and that's even a shocker for us. Dessert: they had recently added a banana pudding, which was good. It replaced a chocolate dessert--and that was a bad move because there is no intense chocolate on the menu. We also tried the coconut cake with lemon curd. There was not enough curd; it was barely a tang. The cake itself was a little dry. It is served with house-made ice cream, which balances the dryness but the cake should be good on its own. Apparently, this is their most popular dessert. I am a chocolate-first person. I like coconut. I like good vanilla. I really like lemon curd and a sweet-sour pairing. For me, this item felll short.

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Bruncheonette

4.0(560 reviews)

1.9 mi

Our second time here. We love this place! We love there is…read moreGF chicken and other options. Service was a little slow but it allowed time to talk and hang. Everyone was super nice. Place has inside and small patio cute little area

I really want to like this restaurant, this was my third attempt and I have to say I won't be…read moretrying it again. Firstly the drip coffee was horrible. We told the server it tasted burnt & old so she offered to make a fresh pot. It was just as bad, when she asked we said it was still really yucky and she said that a lot of people don't care for it. I ordered the tamale waffle. The beef was great, eggs were a bit overcooked but no biggie, the waffle was really hard and dry. It needs some sort of crema sauce or something. It wasn't horrible by any stretch but it wasn't great either. My mom got the veggie breakfast burrito and she liked the veggies though it was bland, felt like it could have had more sour cream & cheese. It was massive and came with a side. The added 16% service fee is some real BS. It says on the receipt that it's split between the server & the kitchen staff. Call me old fashioned but I thought it was on the restaurant to pay their staff a living wage. At $18 a breakfast plate & $4 for drip coffee you should be able to pay your staff. And then we're supposed to tip on top of that? Nope.

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Brisket Hash - the texture of the potatoes is spectacular! IG - @bilalandjesseatfood

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Veggie Burrito (minus dairy), side of Greek yogurt and honey. IG - @bilalandjesseatfood

Boots Bakery & Lounge

4.4(487 reviews)

2.1 mi

I came here because I'm gluten and dairy free. I love the variety of options that I can have while…read moreI'm here. I ended up getting three cookies, cinnamon roll and a pop tart. Everything was delicious and highly recommend.

What a lovely gluten free dining option very near the convention center in downtown Spokane. I…read morewandered in to the shared space for a coffee at a different stand and then I saw these colorful baked goods. There is a whole deli case full of cold lunch options. There are also warm food options to order. The staff was friendly and upbeat and answered my questions about the baked goods and food. I selected the ginger crinkle and was not disappointed. It was so flavorful and rich with real ginger you could see. I came back the next day for another one. There is street parking but it can be limited when times are busy. There is space to sit and enjoy your food. And there are some neat shops to check out nearby. Highly recommend!

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Pumpkin waffle

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Pesto pasta and chipotle corn sooo bussss

People’s Waffle

4.4(190 reviews)

2.3 mi

The diner we wanted to go to was packed, we wandered in here and have found possibly the best…read morebreakfast ever. I started with a latte and found that they use some amazing coffee full of flavor. I was a little worried about GF (not usually my favorite) but the waffles were perfect. The savory and sweet dishes were super flavorful with being overbearing. Oh yeah... and the service was top notch. Friendly, informative and attentive and like the food, not overbearing. This is a new must stop anytime in Spokane.

I give my experience a hesitant 4/5…read more Let's start with the good: a gluten free person's dream, everything on the menu will be an option for you. I had the sampler which is right up my alley, getting to try a bite of everything. Enjoyed 4/5 of the flavors! Really cute interior, convenient location to downtown activity. Time from entering the restaurant to food on the table was an hour, seems a little crazy for a waffle + topping situation. I think I'd almost prefer this as order at the counter and stream line the service time given waffles are casual. Inside was really loud even though it wasn't packed. My latte listed on menu for $6 was $7.50 and mimosa listed at $11 was $14... not sure if we missed something there? Was hungry pretty soon after, sampler really isn't enough for a meal. Would I go again? Sure! Overall, a fun treat.

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Breakfast waffle with our house made sausage patty and an egg.

Francaise

4.3(106 reviews)

3.1 mi

Thoroughly enjoyed late brunch at Francaise on a Saturday. I had their riff on the eggs benedict,…read moreand it was delightful. My wife's dish was also excellent, and our French press coffee was really solid. Thoroughly enjoyed it, and the wait staff was wonderful. The brunch crowd was light at that hour, and we had space and quiet for talking. The wait staff seemed overworked -- only two folks working front-of-house that I could see. However, they did fantastic work.

It's time for our annual trip to Spokane for my wife's immersion and if you follow my reviews at…read moreall, you know that my job on vacation is to coordinate the food. We always make it a point to get the beignets from Francaise when we come to Spokane, so on this trip we decided to stop in for dinner. Francaise has a warm inviting "dining room" vibe that gives comfort to its guest. The exposed brick, warm lighting and plants really set the tone for intentional conversation and intimate dinners. While we did come on a night that seemed like they were short staff, our servers were still checking in and very accommodating with how busy it was. We ordered the Pain Maison, Black Truffle French Fries, Risotto à la Forestière, Steak Frites*and Grand Marnier Croissant Bread Pudding. Pain Maison - 7/10 I think the bread was good, I do wish it had been a bit warmer and that there would have been a flavor to the butter. Black Truffle French Fries - 10/10 These were executed so well. The fries on their own carried a lot of flavor, and the truffle took it to another level. We could have easily eaten another basket. Risotto à la Forestière - 8/10 I stole a few bites off of my wife's plate. There were portions of the duck that were a bit dry, but overall it was very tasty. The risotto carried a lot of flavor and the white wine sauce finished everything nicely. Steak Frites - 7/10 I did end up switching my fries to the Robuchon potatoes because they sounded so good and they were. As far as the steak itself, it was cooked to perfection, but I did not enjoy the blue cheese-cognac butter like I thought I would have. There was a charred sweetness to it that I was not expecting (completely on me) and it made me wish I had just ordered the steak itself. Grand Marnier Croissant Bread Pudding - 9/10 The ice cream completely took this dessert to the stars! The Bread pudding in itself had a hard outer layer with a soft and flavorful inner layer, and the combination with the salted caramel ice cream was delicious. I think that Francaise would be a great place to do Hors D'oeuvres along with drinks and dessert along with friends or for a date- I am curious to try their short rib and think I will make it a point to do so when we come back.

Steak tartare

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Yards Bruncheon

4.0(704 reviews)

2.1 mi

Waitress: Amazing! Timeliness: up to par!…read moreFood: very very good! The best carne asada I've had in a long time! Drink: either I cranked it too fast or it snuck up on me really fast! Very tasty and refreshing!

My friends and I have visited yards many times, and the food is usually very good; I especially…read morelove the green goddess eggs benedict. The location is also super convenient and the overall atmosphere of the diner is very charming. However, I have conflicting views about the place because of the rushed, unfriendly , and bad service I always seem to get there. It's always the same few servers working, which is fine, but the same lady that takes our order every time we go, couldn't give nice and friendly service to save her life. She's never once properly introduced herself, and always seems very frantic running around. This last time, we weren't even charged for our drinks because she claimed she was too busy to ring them in. 2/3 of them were pretty nasty anyway and heck I'll take a free coffee, but that doesn't seem fair to the business. I also notice that the servers there do everything; host, buss, serve, run food, make coffees, etc. They seem quite busy, and based on the service I receive, I wish they had a few more hands to help out and ensure that guests receive accommodating and friendly service every-time.

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The Satellite Diner

3.9(770 reviews)

2.3 mi

Good food ! Warm and welcoming environment!…read moreClassic diner menu! From the outside it looks like a a greasy spoon, but it's NOT! If you're in Spokane, please give it a try! You will not be disappointed

Ordered the Satellite burger. This is their signature burger, with two patties and cheese. The two…read moreburgers were overworked by the cook; would call him/her a chef, except a chef would not have ruined the burgers. Both burgers were too hard and way too overcooked. I am talking no juice dry. The way the patties were made made it difficult to even eat. They were so roundish that I could barely keep them together in the bun. To make the burger even dryer, there was no sauce of any kind on/in the bun and the meat had not been seasoned at all during cooking, so it was dry and bland. Too make matters worse I had to ask for a side of mayo and they charged me 75 cents - are you kidding me? I was hesitant to ask for some mustard and ketchup, which should have already been at or brought to the table to begin with. The waitress was pleasant, but I had to ask for everything. I would have returned the burger, but I was having lunch with a friend and did not want to ruin the encounter. I got the batter fries, which were crispy and seasoned well, but with the dry burger the fries didn't help. At that moment I wish I had ordered the side salad instead, as my friend's looked mouthwatering and my mouth needed watering; LOL. Anyway, the burger and fries, with water came to almost $25, with tip. I had been there once before, but I couldn't remember what I had; it was that memorable. I hate McDonald's and have not been there in about a decade, but I would have gladly eaten a double quarter pounder, with cheese, and some fries over this overpriced cotton mouth special. These guys were not even busy, so there is no excuse for the unsatisfactory food. I will not be back.

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Maple Street Bistro

4.2(314 reviews)

1.7 mi

Came by for lunch and LOVE this place!!! Great coffee options combined with a bakery combined with…read morebreakfast and sandwich/soup options make this place hard to beat! Had a BLT panini and it was really good. Had fresh baked garlic focaccia bread. Would ask for "easy on the mayo" next time. Iced Americano with a splash of cream hit the spot. The sugar cookie was good but I think there are better bakery options. Will pick something else next time!

Sandwiches are great. Service is great and so are the people. Ambiance is nice cafe style shop…read more Just control the flies.

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Jennifer C.

Elite 18

246

203

10 years ago

Yep yep. These are some good doughnuts. Nice selection. I had a maple bar that was really soft with excellent frosting. The pricing is all right considering the doughnuts are over twice the size of regular doughnuts. You're looking at about $1.50 per donut. Their espresso is very good too. Good beans. Not too much seating area but that's all right. Gives it a nice feel. Staff was polite and handled the order rush pretty well. 4/5 stars for cleanliness, 4/5 quality, 4/5 staff courtesy. Will definitely be stopping in again. read more

Joe O.

12 years ago

This place has made a HUGE turnaround. Our kids love this place. We purchased a gourmet dozen, and I had a bite 2 DAYs later and the maple bar was by the far best donut I have ever had... 2 days later! These are awesome. I used to hit our local donut shop (name not named) and this place is honestly better! Check them out! read more

James G.

11 years ago

This place and their donuts are seriously worth more than 5 stars. The boss surprised us with some donuts today and they were TO DIE FOR. Seriously so delicious and fresh tasting. Not overly sweet but just enough. I FOUND MY NEW DONUT PLACE! read more

Dawn S.

8 years ago

I like the donuts, think the donuts has changed some since when they first took over from Zombie Donuts. I think for the price, they are a decent deal. read more

kayla j.

8 years ago

Bought vegan donuts, it was so dry and service was bad the two ladies were not nice at all. Not coming back

S R.

10 years ago

So good!! The maple bars are amazing... Great hours & convenient location. read more

Bekki E.

8 years ago

Delicious and HUGE donuts. Yumm!

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