Out first time to visit Cecilia won't be our last. Our server Alexa took us by the hand guided us through from suggestions to my special need of no garlic and a spicy margarita! The cooks double checked the no garlic and went out of their way to make sure no garlic it is!! Alexa checked on us and always with a big smile. Since it was our first visit she bought us desert of 5 cake balls on black berry blue berry strawberry sauce so very good. We enjoyed our meals of meat loaf and I had halibut fish and chips. Can't wait to try the brunch. AGAIN THANK YOU ALEXA YOU ARE GREAT! read more

I took my wife to brunch on Mother's Day at Cecilia. The food was top notch & the service was u surpassed..!! A step if from their other establishments (Amaros Table) if that is even possible.. We were beyond impressed & we loved our meals.. it's just too bad that I couldn't try more than one.. They asked us if this was our first visit (which it was to Cecilia), and served us a complimentary ricotta donuts with raspberry compote.. a pleasant departure from the caramel sauce at Amaros restaurants.. We will definitely be back & I HIGHLY recommend this location.. It was amazing & left a very favorable impression on us..!! read more

Cecilia is where I go if I'm in the mood for a nice brunch but feeling too lazy to drive across the river. Their ambience and food offerings are relatively high-end, but for the price I'm not sure the value is there. I recommend the shrimp and grits or the chilaquiles. The Bloody Mary is also pretty decent. Service is always attentive and friendly. They get busy so I'd recommend either getting there early or making a reservation. read more

We came for the food (Mother's Day brunch) as we heard it was great; and it was! Chicken and waffles, eggs benny and hash were all great options. Drip coffee is also delicious. Cody D., our server stood out the most. He was amazing!!! 10/10 experience as highly recommend! read more

Cecilia - Birthday Treat - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

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Great service and nice atmosphere inside. Outside you are in a grocery store strip mall. The food was good/ok and wasn't hearing anyone really rave about their meal. I got the halibut fish and chips and the batter was heavy and nothing special. It said beer battered but had no flavor at all. I normally love halibut but it was just lost in this thick batter. So for the price try something else. The Parmesan fries were good. If I lived nearby I might try it again and pick another dish. read more

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One of the more bustling brunch places in Vancouver. It's usually packed on weekends so you'll want to make a reservation in advance. The service is always stellar, with waitstaff checking in constantly. The food comes hot, flavorful, and fresh. The ambiance is lively and upbeat, exactly as you'd expect at a popular brunch spot. read more

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Cecilia is a wonderful brunch spot. Been here multiple times & the food and service are amazing! You really can't go wrong with anything off the menu- I've had their fried chicken and waffles, steak and eggs, you name it... everything is delicious! Not to mention, it's also decorated so fabulous. read more

Cecilia - The Chicken & Waffle - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

First of all, parking here on a Friday for lunch was a huge pain in the arse. Parked at the Fred Meyer close by and didn't have any issues. First time coming to Cecilia's and it was hoping. My friend and I got the chiliqualies or hower you spell it and it was delicious. The meat on top was the seller. Wasn't as fond of the red sauce, I guess my palate prefers green. Other friend got the chicken fried steak. We both like diner food and this was a little bit bougier than that. Waitress was on point. I would come here again and try something else. Wait time was 30 min for part of 3 but we were seated within 15 min. read more

Cecilia - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

Great food and friendly service. Thanks again Cody. We will definitely be there to see you again soon. Thanks

Just moved to the area. On the hunt for a nice (bougie) breakfast / brunch location. Actually saw a YouTuber review of Cecilia. First impressions was the decor was funky, but familiar - chandeliers in the entry were adorbs. Had the famed donuts - so very good - warm jam was outstanding. Then had the Chilaquiles - now this dish is complex - and so much *could* go wrong - soggy tortillas - bland sauce - tough meat. Cecilia's rendition knocked my taste buds out of the park - The short rib was flavorful, tender, and oh so delicious - the meat could have been on a plate by itself, and it would have been dreamy - the eggs were done wonderfully - the tortillas still had some crunch to them - the sauce was outstanding and complimentary, avocados were fresh and perfect. The coffee was also very delicious. KT / Katie was our server, this was the first time we had visited, she made the whole visit perfect from start to finish. Will ask for her by name. read more

Cecilia - THE DONUTS! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

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Their menus (lunch/brunch, dinner) change every few months. Some items stay, some are taken off and replaced with new offerings. And, sometimes, they will create a new variation of an existing food. Service is relatively consistent (good), with the servers being very friendly and attentive, no matter how busy the restaurant is. They (used to?) have complimentary Habuelas Doughnuts for first time visitors and people celebrating a special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc). They still do that for special occasions, but maybe they have stopped doing it for 1st time visitors, because three server asked if we had been there before... I said "I have, but this is my friend's first time." The table next to us got free birthday doughnuts, but my friend did not. I strongly recommend reservations, even mid-week! They are very busy all the time. read more

Cecilia - Menu Lunch/Brunch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

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What an amazing place! They are busy and I see why. Menu is fantastic and food is even better. On this day Bestie, mini bestie and me had brunch here during the holidays last year lol 27th 2025 Dec! We all tried the brunch burger! It was delicious. No complaints here. The ambiance was wonderful. I can't wait to try everything on this menu. If you know; that these are the same owners as Amaro's Table. If you've never been it's another fantastic place. It's a must try downtown Vancouver. Shout out to your team Cece's ya'll are killing the restaurant industry here in my hometown. Love it!!!!!!!!! If I could give you 10 stars. I would. read more

Cecilia - Brunch burger - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

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Food was great and the waitstaff were friendly, helpful and efficient. We had a quiet booth in the corner which was great. I can't wait to return. read more

My daughter and I headed to Vancouver for a little treat and tried Cecilia's. Inside we were greeted warmly and had options of indoor or outdoor seating, both options being very comfortably appointed. The menu has unique a varied options (including classics with a twist and vegan choices as well), and my daughter ordered ricotta Doughnuts. Because it was our first time here, they said they were on the house, and they were absolutely delicious! Crisp on the outside and light and fluffy on the inside with a locally berry compote. Nothing like PNW berries in Summer to be added to everything! Definitely coming back here! read more

We were lucky to be able to make a reservation here on short notice. Was visiting with family from out of town. I recommended this location. I had heard of it, but had not tried it yet. Great choice. First of all you must order the breakfast appetizer - abuelita's doughnuts. You may end up ordering two. Sooooo good. I ordered the seafood omelette, which was outstanding. My neice ordered the house benedict. Let's just say she VERY happy with her choice. They were very busy, being a holiday weekend. The service was very good. Our waiter Cody did a great job. The seating and ambiance was very comfortable. Would highly recommend. read more

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I came here for brunch on a weekend, and it was busy. Luckily a reservation was made here. It was my first time trying Cecilia's. We got the abuelita's doughnuts to share, and I got a fried chicken & waffle. The doughnuts are ricotta doughnuts with a berry compote and powdered sugar on top. The donuts on the inside are very soft and moist, definitely recommend. For the fried chicken & waffle, the chicken was fried perfectly and had perfect amount of seasoning on it. The waffle was fluffy as well. In addition to the dishes, also tried their house berry lemonade which had a mix of berries in the lemonade. It was not too sweet and a bit tart which I liked. Overall, very good experience here and will come back. read more

Cecilia - Chicken and Waffles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

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Took a few friends with me and had the pasta al funghi and the roasted carrots. The pasta was good but overload of pancetta which I left quite a bit behind. Service and ambience was pleasant as always. read more

Cecilia - Roasted carrots - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

Cecilia is a serving a very memorable brunch experience in Vancouver. It setting a new standard for morning dining in the area. The atmosphere is gorgeous, trendy, and welcoming, but the food is the star of the show. If you like Bloody Marys then I would highly recommend ordering their spicy version. It's expertly mixed, perfectly seasoned, and delivers a fantastic, noticeable kick. I drained that thing in record time. For food, the French Toast is truly divine. It is a huge portion of melt-in-your-mouth goodness. Iit's something you'll want to order for the table and share so you can try other delicious items. The service is exceptional, with attentive and friendly staff who make the entire experience feel special. Go treat yourself! read more

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started with great service the ambience was nice. It's not over the top. The food was incredible from our artichoke dip with crab to our wild salmon and pan seared halibut. Definitely a great place to go on a date or celebrate a special occasion. read more

Cecilia - Pan-seared halibut, romesco, beurre blanc, roasted fingerling potato and seasonal veggie - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

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Let me start with the ambience, it is gorgeous inside. The chandeliers bring a very nice touch, it's a vibe. The open kitchen view is great. The bar is great. The big windows are fantastic, they bring a beautiful natural light in. The food from start to finish was delicious. We ordered the Tres leches French toast to share and every bite was perfect plus four other plates that included the chilaquiles. The freshly squeezed orange juice delicious! It was four of us and we enjoyed it very much. The service is phenomenal. They were really on top of everything, very polite, great energy our waitress was amazing. Completely recommend it and if you can in advance make reservations. read more

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We finally got to Cecelia to try their dinner. Note--they no longer serve happy hour. We sat in a booth in the bar and ambiance is lovely. Except, why do they have a tv with a football game on? Doesn't seem like the vibe. It wasn't very busy on a Sunday evening at 6:30, but we had made a reservation and were sat immediately. Our server was Brittany, the bartender. She was excellent! Knowledgeable about the menu and made fantastic cocktails. I had the Ondine and the hubs had the espresso martini, both were delish! We split the scallop appetizer and the mushroom pasta with grilled chicken. The scallops came with four and I cannot say enough about the flavors and seasoning--divine!!! Seared to perfection! They split the pasta onto two plates for us and forgot the chicken, so Brittany made sure they brought an extra serving for us, such excellent customer service! I had enough left over for lunch tomorrow. The pasta was very good too. Brittany then brought us a plate of their signature doughnuts, which were delicious, as well! A great spot for a date night! read more

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We celebrated my dad's birthday at Cecilia, and it was fantastic. The ambiance was lovely, our waitress was so friendly, and the manager went above and beyond to make the night special. The Highlights: * Spinach Artichoke Dip: A must-order! The bread was deliciously paired with the dip. * Top-Tier Service: I ordered a dish that wasn't quite what I was looking for, and they graciously took it off the bill and swapped it for the Rigatoni alla Pasta. I had the pasta the next night and it was absolutely delicious. Great food and even better hospitality. We'll definitely be back read more

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Food was delightful and Senecca was so kind and helpful. We had eggs Benedict and French toast. We were very pleased We can't wait to come back and try other items on their menu. We were at this location on a Tuesday around noon and it was pretty packed so reservations would be a good insurance. read more

Cecilia never ever disappoints, no matter how busy they are the staff, the vibes, and food are always exceptional! Sunday brunches are great here the Steak & Eggs Benedict are perfection! I could eat here all day if I could! read more

Cecilia - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

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What a cute spot for breakfast/brunch. Came by and was impressed. Inside is so beautiful!!! 20' ceilings with hanging light fixtures and chandeliers all over. Cute bar for all your drink needs. Was equally impressed with their service. Received a warm greeting and was asked if I had ever been here before. I told them it was my first time. Server took my order and in addition to my order they also brought me an order of donuts FREE since it was my first time coming! I ordered the tres leches French toast. It was delicious and topped with fresh fruit and whipped cream. Also ordered a side of bacon and it was some of the BEST bacon I have ever had (and I am a bacon snob)!!! This place is a gem! Have them bookmarked and will be back when my travels take me to the area! read more

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Bustling brunch spot with the dishes to back the hype. Eggs benedict were executed spot-on. One of the rare places where the eggs are seasoned beautifully and so you don't get any plain egg white texture or flavor. French toast was also somehow infused with the perfect hit of cinnamon throughout. I always favor brunch spots that feature hashbrowns over home fries, but we will give them a pass on that one. Great place to stop by for a delicious breakfast. Reservations go fast but they were happy to seat us as walk-ins. read more

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I took my daughter and my niece to Cecilia's on a Tuesday morning. I made a reservation, though I think I probably could have skipped doing so. The restaurant is super cute and a pleasant space. Parking is easy because it's part of a one story strip mall on the edge of Vancouver/Camas. Once we were seated, I ordered a peach Bellini, which was great. My daughter and niece stuck to water, and both of them ordered the short stack of pancakes. On the waitress' recommendation, I ordered the shrimp and grits, which turned out to be amazing. They asked if it was our first time at the restaurant and when they found out that it was, they brought us a complimentary order of their ricotta donut holes with berry compote. Also excellent. My only very minor gripe was that service was quite slow. After we put our order in, we waited a while for our food and I'm not sure what the reason for that was, although the waitress was apologetic. I would definitely go back without hesitation. read more

We came for a late dinner on a Friday night and there was ample seating with no wait. The restaurant is located in an outdoor business/mall parking lot just east of downtown Vancouver off SR-14. It's fairly easy to get to from Portland as long as there's no traffic. We ordered a beet salad, a bowl of cioppino and the halibut entree to share along with a couple of adult beverages. The beet salad was pretty standard, no complaints and the cioppino was pretty good but nothing to write home about. We did really enjoy the halibut entree! It was perfectly cooked and came atop a rich smokey purée with some broccolini which complimented it perfectly. A lil on the spendy side, but also not really considering we mainly ordered seafood. read more

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Last night in Portland and we were looking for something not to heavy for dinner. We found this great restaurant right across the bridge in Vancouver. I would give this place five stars on the service alone. They were very charming and accommodating to make sure we had an enjoyable experience. We first started of with the seared scallops appetizer that was their special that evening which was a hit. We also tried the roasted carrots which were surprisingly really good. My daughter and I decided to share the halibut fish and chips and a Cesar salad. We did not asked them to do this for us but the split both of the orders for us and provided each of us with our own sides. Their chicken and waffles were very good and their clam chowder was really good with a light broth and large clams. Being our first time here, they gave us their signature donut desert. The doughnuts were very similar to an Okinawan doughnut. I will definitely be back here next time I'm in Portland. read more

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never a bad meal we had. cocktails and food are always incredible! We've never been disappoint.

Folks just moved out here and we raving about this joint, so of course had to swing by and see what it's all about. Off the bat they were super sweet delivering some homemade donuts for our first time visit. Hot and fried donutty goodness! As for all the main courses we ordered, everything was smackin!! Packed with flavor and if I'd have to choose I'd say the French toast was my fav! Will definitely be back next visit up to Vancouver 10/10 read more

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Absolutely love the food. --You can't go wrong ordering anything on their menu. Service is great every time, attentive, friendly, and always a delight. The ambience is definitely the icing on the cake. It always feels like a special treat visiting Cecilia's, don't sleep on the roasted carrot appetizer read more

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There is a reason why this place is almost at 5 stars. This might be one of the best breakfasts we've ever had. Of course we had to have the donuts, that's what brought us in. But then we shared the House Benedict and Chicken & Waffles between the 3 of us and it was more than enough to hit our wall. But it wasn't just the food, it was the staff that made our first experience special. I wish I remembered their names but the positive vibes was very appreciated. We will come back here every time we are in the neighborhood. read more

Cecilia - Chicken & Waffles split - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

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We came in to celebrate my birthday on a Sunday morning after a phone call with them. I was expecting a 40 to an hour wait time. Once we got in, we were able to put our names on the list. There were two ways to quicken up wait times and that was they were offering bar seating or communal seating. We decided to opt out of communal seating however we were comfortable with bar seating so that 45 minute to an hour wait time went down to about 10 minutes. when we were seated everyone was incredibly friendly though on our way to the bar it was a little tight. The bar was pretty with a good view of the display case, however where we were sitting, it felt like the bartenders were just straight in front of us and never moved, but didn't interact too much with us. We ordered the abuelita's donuts for a starter as we had never had it, but if you put the word donut in any brunch food, I'm going to try it and it was nothing short of fantastic. We also were able to get lattes with oat milk and their coffee was incredible and I don't say that lightly. I chose to go with the chicken and waffles while my husband decided on the biscuits and gravy. As someone from the south, I have high expectations of chicken waffles. This meal was insane. The chicken was moist. The waffles were well done enough, but not crispy. There was enough seasoning on the chicken, but not too much to make it overwhelming, the syrup was not even needed. While at the bar I was able to look over at our neighbors brunch picks and their lox plate looked nothing short of fantastic. Will be trying that next. I am hesitant about giving this a five star because of our bar sitting experience however the food, the service, as well as as the option to cut down our wait time, makes that bar top not an issue. read more

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10's across the board for ambiance, service and quality of the food. Please come to Seattle!

Came here for mom and son date night. It was his 1st time here and he appreciated the pretty ambiance in the booth we were seated in the back of the restaurant. Everything we decided on was to his liking since we always share what we order. Started with chowder (a little salty for my taste), he was tempted to licked the cup. The lamb was our favorite between the 2 entrees but both were well done. read more

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I really wanted to love this place. The food tasted amazing, but the overall experience was frustrating enough that I'd normally give one star -- I'm only giving two because the kitchen did a great job. We visited today for a 9:45am reservation for brunch with two friends, and it was also a one-year anniversary brunch for someone I'm dating and me. I ordered the Garden Hash (no hollandaise) + added sausage and had "The Plenty" drink. The kitchen absolutely delivered -- the food itself was excellent. But the service was a mess. It was very busy and crowded, and we had long waits with almost no check-ins. Between waiting to order, waiting for help, and waiting again for drinks, I honestly left hungrier than when I arrived because the gaps were so long. I'm dairy-free and gluten-free and asked for recommendations. Our server tried, but suggested multiple items that didn't fit those restrictions, and I ended up having to sort it out myself. The drink situation was the final straw: I ordered a second drink with a small modification. It took so long I finished my food, and then we were told my original drink had been delivered to the wrong table and had to be remade -- and the remake still wasn't what I asked for. They also brought out complimentary anniversary desserts (pictured), which would've been sweet... except they contained ricotta/dairy (and likely gluten). After discussing dietary restrictions, bringing a "complimentary" dessert I literally couldn't eat felt like a slap in the face (my friends could eat it, I couldn't). On top of that, the restaurant was extremely loud -- and staff were yelling directly next to us, to the point that it physically hurt my ears and my ears were ringing after we left. I tipped 15% because I understand being slammed, but being busy doesn't excuse ignoring dietary restrictions, incorrect drinks, and a lack of basic table attention. I'd only come back if the service and dietary awareness seriously improve. Photo caption: Complimentary ricotta pastry's (not dairy/gluten-free). ----------------------- Update: Sharing for awareness: both I and my anniversary date experienced GI upset/diarrhea after our visit. Not claiming causation, but it was concerning. read more

Cecilia - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

The server asked if it was our first visit to Cecilia - it was - and returned with a plate of Abuelita's donuts - piping hot and delicious! The food is high quality; I loved my eggs Benedict. The companion loved her French toast - such an interesting choice to use Challah as the bread. We actually stumbled into Cecilia since it was time for lunch on our trip to Eugene. What a treat... read more

Cecilia - Cecelia - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

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Fantastic breakfast and wonderful staff. Omelettes and French toast are great. Enjoy!!!!

It's a great breakfast spot. They serve very common breakfast food, but it was very tasty. The waitress brought us over some appetizers on the house, which was very generous. The reason it's not a five is it was not over the top. Amazing but a great spot to go to read more