A throw back to the 70's ambiance, with solid choices some of which are vegan. Food is good and service is as well. read more

My husband and friends wanted coffee and we stopped at Colophon cafe for it. We ended up getting cookies and desserts along with coffee. The service was friendly and helpful. They have all their baked goods displayed near the hostess station and we had to get some. We got a Cherry Danish, Oatmeal Raisin Coconut Peacan cookie, and a Chocolate Chip cookie. We loved all the desserts we got and they were gone in a couple mins. read more

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It's in the historic Pythias Building and has been serving up some of the most wholesome and tasty food in Bellingham since 1985. A little bit of an old hippie vibe which I love. Cozy wooden booths and lots of local art work. During a recent weekend stay (at the Fairhaven Village Inn- wonderful place) a friend & I found ourselves returning to the Colophon a few times. Great food and prices. Don't forget to visit Village Books - next door -while you're there. read more

Colophon Cafe - Chicken Avocado Croissant with salad and...Tim's Cascade Chips! - Salad Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

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Definitely a place to return to! The food was as described. The homemade bagels were delicious. Cappuccino and chocolate chip cookie topped it off. Fast service even though it was a sunny, busy Saturday. Great a view of the Fairhaven Village Park. Sit outside- it is wonderful. Enjoy! read more

Colophon Cafe - Housemade bagel sandwich - Salad Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

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Stopped for lunch yesterday. I had a French Dip with Caesar salad and my partner had a quiche. Afterwards we shared a piece of carrot cake that had the right balance of texture, spices, and sweetness. We'll be returning in the future. read more

I had lunch here today, and was very disappointed. It took 45 minutes to receive my food, a simple half sandwich and cup of soup, while I had the dubious pleasure of watching people come in after me and get served before me. The food was so late I had to ask them to put it in to-go boxes. The chicken and avocado sandwich I ordered had almost no meat on it, but at least the rye bread was soft. Wait staff were unprofessional and walked away leaving their handheld payment device in my hands. I have had good service here, but not today. Made for an unpleasant experience. read more

I finally got to try the food here after bookmarking it for several years. We came here after 11 am, just before the lunch rush. It got busy to almost full capacity closer to 12 pm on a weekday. It was always crowded when I was here on weekends. Maybe that was why it took me a few years to try the food too. The breakfast/brunch menu is until 1 pm, even on weekdays. That is great! I like the breakfast menu more than the lunch/dinner menu. I was tempted by the shashuka and clam chowder. In the end I decided to try the July special - biscuits and gravy. I also ordered a side of clam chowder. (Un)fortunately the server didn't bring it to me. I think he forgot to write it down. I was stuffed with the biscuits and gravy so I didn't ask him about it. He also forgot to write down my friend's added order of the turnover. The biscuits and gravy was good. I liked the gravy, very flavorful with the mushroom and sausage. The biscuits were not dry and just a bit crumbly. I couldn't finish the dish. It would be perfect if half order was available. Then I could probably have half biscuit and gravy with a side of soup. It did take a while for the food to arrive or to catch anyone's attention. Come here if you're not in a rush. It feels like being on "island time" here. read more

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Not only a great location in downtown Fairhaven (Bellingham), but there are delicious and healthy food options to be had here. I always enjoy a bowl of homemade soup (consistently creative and yummy!) when I'm in the area, or a tasty sandwich. Love their community involvement, focus on sustainability, and support of local businesses. Perfect spot to satisfy your hunger and also to relax. The terrace is right on the Village Green, and is a fun place to people watch or pop over to the farmers market when it's in session (doublecheck on that, as I know there is now also a market in Barkley Village and another at the old train depot). Or, go next door and enjoy a leisurely book browse. : ) read more

Came here for the first time during a visit to Bellingham the other day, we only stopped in for drinks and some sunshine on their patio. My apple cider hot toddy was delicious. I enjoyed the view of the park/court yard. We didn't have any food but their small bites menu was intriguing and we would have ate if we hadn't just left brunch. Will definitely be coming back on our next visit read more

Best artichoke dip I've ever had!! Also delicious Chicken Pot Pie, and good coffee. The vibe is incredible here as it's directly next to and connected to the bookstore, I loved it. Will be back :) read more

Colophon Cafe - Chicken Pot Pie with Caesar Salad - Salad Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

best soup, salad, bread. well to be honest everything i ever had was the best. also the ambiance was great. the staff were friendly and prompt. oh and to walk into the bookstore first then down stairs to the cafe reminded me of days and times that we took for granted i am so thankful knowing these wonderful people keep cooking comfort foods . thank you ffor the experience. , read more

Always one of the favorites to go to while I'm visiting, been going here since I was a child so definitely brings back memories. I got the french dip which is always good. My partner got chicken pot pie which he says was pretty good. Service was quick and we will be back again!! read more

A solid spot! We came for lunch and all enjoyed our meals. Long menu with lots of options. Good local beers on tap. Will definitely come back next time I'm in the area. read more

We ordered food to go. We ordered chicken pot pie, a sandwich w/chips and a side of potato wedges. What they did was throw a small amount of wedges in with the sandwich and did a 50/50 mix with the chips. This is not what I asked for nor is it what I paid for. When I called back to speak with a manager, a woman, by the name of Lily.W, was handed the phone (this happened to be the same person who took my order) and she proceeded to argue with me that Colophon did nothing wrong. She said that she was not willing to do anything to fix the situation aside from come in and get a couple more potato chips. I thought this was very unprofessional of her to argue with me and a very wrong way to handle the situation. I've been coming to this place since I was a kid with my auntie but I will not be returning. Just a god-awful experience. read more

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Surprised to see this only has 3.5 stars. Our sandwiches (the chicken/brie/apple and salmon burger) and the African peanut soup were excellent, and we appreciated the choice of sides (soup, salad or rosemary potato wedges) instead of the standard chips or fries. read more

The outside seating had a good ambiance, right off the green area, perfect for a sunny day and the staff was very pleasant. I got the 'southwest chicken salad' off their special board. There was nothing wrong with it per se, but I feel like it could have better, hence giving it 4 stars. The chicken in it was cold which I know was probably an intentional choice, but I would have preferred it if the chicken was warm/hot. read more

Amazing food. Had the Chicken Pot Pie with a cup of Corn Chowder. Both items were delicious. We're definitely looking forward to coming back soon. read more

Charming rustic stone walls nestled (basically) in the basement of the adorable Village Bookstore, Colophon has an improbable name but solid food and drink and a pleasant staff. And a great bakery in house! Good expansive family menu. Full bar as well for weary parents. read more

Cute cafe next to awesome bookstore! When we walked into this cafe, we were sadly informed that all of the tables had just filled up and we could wait 15 min OR we had the option of sitting on some comfy chairs or couches next to a coffee table to eat. Due to our intense hunger in the moment and to avoid a hangry moment, we picked the immediate option and it was AMAZING! Any initial worries of being ignored disappeared as we were greeted right away and food arrived quickly with kind friendly service. The food was delicious! read more

The food is very expensive for the low quality and small portions. Do not be fooled by the clam chowder description, truly a disappointment. The staff is super friendly, but in a party of 6, 2 of our orders were wrong. I wish it was a more affordable and delicious option because the location is amazing. read more

Colophon offers a relaxing atmosphere. The staff is friendly and attentive without being annoying. I ordered the black bean burger with potato wedges. The burger was nothing special, typical premade. Potato wedges were not fantastic; made better with a side of fancy mayo. Artichoke dig was delicious. Spicy Bloody Mary went down easy. Prices are typical for the area. Not cheap, but won't break the bank. Happy hour is worth making for slight discount on some food and beverage. Overall, okay place if you want something, but nothing special. Location is ideal for doing some overpriced Fairhaven shopping or attending events. I'm not likely to dine here again, but wouldn't be opposed if someone wanted me to. read more

Colophon Cafe - Black bean burger - Salad Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

Went for Saturday breakfast/brunch. This underground cafe mid-Fairhaven is a local favorite. Very short brunch menu but well prepared food. Greeter/server was very enthusiastic for early morning. Bottomless cups of coffee. Breakfast scramble has the fluffiest eggs I have had. Ingredients actually stacked which made it a pleasure to eat. Good variety of baked goods. Dining area like a mine with stonewalls and heavy beams. Cool vibe. Had previously been for lunch and had great food and service then also. A place to take out of town guests for real Bellingham. read more

The Colophon donation of soups to the Empty Bowls benefit helped make a huge success. your African Peanut with Ginger Root, Granulated Garlic, Chili Flakes, peanuts, chicken was a crowd favorite, and your Split Pea was enjoyed by participants while listening to the live music, and picking out a local artist hand-made/thrown bowl. Thank you, Colophon, for supporting the essential work of @bellinghamfoodbank and @opportunity_council project Maple Alley Inn to fight hunger in our community. read more

Colophon Cafe - the sold out crowd enjoying the evening of soup and music - Salad Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

I don't love the dark, low-ceiling, interior here. But, the service was excellent and the Southwest Club sandwich was delicious! I ordered the half sandwich (it was a lot) and it came with chips and a pickle spear. Definitely coming back (and will probably eat outside.) Super!!! read more

This is a cozy place with big portions. The coffee is good. And the breakfast is sumptuous. Also tastes great. The interior is somewhat dark, but cozy. read more

It was such a cute cafe on the outside that we had to try it. I'd never had quiche before. It was quite tasty. The garlic wedges were very good. The clam chowder looked different than most clam chowder, but it was very good, too. The waitress and hostess were very nice and kept us up to date on how our order was coming along. The only thing keeping this from 5 stars was that it took a while for our food to come. read more

When I say I have literally driven the full hour and a half from Seattle just to come here, I'm not kidding. I first came here with my cousin last summer. I got the village turkey and we shared a cheeseboard. However, we decided we needed more cheese and got a second one. I'm really not a sandwich person, but I kid you not: this was the best sandwich I had ever eaten in my life. When my other cousin wanted to hang out with me and my husband, I immediately suggested we drive to Fairhaven just to go to Colophon. I got the Village Turkey again because it was just so amazing. My husband and I stayed in Fairhaven for our anniversary and we of course had to stop by Colophon on 10/10. This time I got the chicken Brie sandwich. It was just as amazing as the village turkey, and my husband loved his meal too. Not to mention all of the drinks (both coffee and cocktails) that we've had here have been amazing too. The staff is so kind and fun. It really feels like you're a regular, even when it's only your first time. We can't wait to come back. Thank you so much for our amazing experience! read more

Colophon Cafe - The chicken Brie sandwich! - Salad Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

The staff is always great here. I ordered my regular Salmon Caesar salad. Typically when something is listed first, "salmon" it should be a "stand out" ingredient. I have to say I was truly disappointed for the first time in 20+ years of coming here. The worst part was I ordered "to go pickup" after a long day at work to be surprised at home with this salad. No thank you. read more

Colophon Cafe - Salmon Caesar - Salad Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

Ambiance is something to be desired at Colophon, but it's honestly a little refreshing to see that it hasn't changed over all these years. Not everything needs updating, but it could use a little bit of a new paint job, some newer decor maybe. The food is fairly consistent. Their sandwiches are pretty good and dessert is the same. Nice variety. Pleasant service. All in all, it just feels like the whole place needs a slight update, including the menu and a reexamination of their food before it goes out to a table (is the carrot cake fresh enough or a tad dry?) and this place would be nailing it. Definitely a go-to spot though when I can't think of anywhere else to eat. read more

Sandwich and soup were delicious ! I would come back when I fly to Bellingham.Clam Chowder read more

Colophon Cafe - Art on the wall with desserts on display - Salad Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

Display is nice, staff is nice. But it was brunch, I got a not so flavorful soup and they also ran out of eggs...during brunch... Bad time to run out of eggs.. read more

Colophon Cafe - Salad Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

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been coming here for years. watched in dismay as shrinkflation hit and the sizes and portions kept diminishing. gone are the big boards and large servings. now everything is small and the prices are through the roof . read more

Colophon Café is a classic Americana café with burgers, sandwiches (hot and cold), salads, bagels, quiches, and soups, i.e. the basics. I had the portabella sandwich, replacing feta with avocado. I found the ingredients to be fresh, and the sandwich to be tasty. Others in the group ordered meatball subs, B-BAT, turkey avocado, salmon bagel, clam chowder, and a burger. No complaints so that's a good sign. Food wise, I think this is a 4 stars restaurant, knowing you are getting straight-up Americana. I'm dinging it one star for the cost. I was surprised that a restaurant in Bellingham that doesn't look like it has had any updates for years charges $14 for a cold sandwich. I can get a comparable sized fresh sandwich in expensive Kirkland or Bellevue for closer to $10, maybe $12. Maybe I'm not understanding Bellingham costs, even though other places I visited seem to meet expectations, i.e. cost less. The staff was kind and attentive; our food arrived quickly. They were conveniently open on a Monday, and that's how we ended up going in there. read more

Colophon Cafe - The dessert display case - Salad Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

If you go to Colophon Cafe in Bellingham's historic Fairhaven neighborhood, go for the atmosphere. It's in a large historic building with outdoor patio seating along a public square that hosts movie nights, a farmers market and other fun community events. The staff are friendly and fast, but the food is nothing to write home about. The menu is large, but I've been twice now and have yet to be wowed by the food. The chicken pot pie is not very good. Again, if you need a spot for the atmosphere, go here! read more

Why have I not reviewed this place yet? I have been a customer for many years and it's a fun place to bring out of town guests. I have enjoyed the updates over the years in the menu and the dining room. Some of my favorites: Africa peanut soup Mexican black bean burger Smoked salmon board Nachos Quiche French dip They have an ever changing menu with soups, salads, happy hour. If you're planning a trip to Fairhaven The Colophon is a required stop and save room for dessert! read more

Colophon Cafe - Peanut butter pie - Salad Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

I've always been a fan of this place. As a kid, my mom and I would come here pretty regularly after doing some book shopping next door. Today I came here on my own before heading to a hair apt. I got a cute table my the windows overlooking the green. Waitress asked if I wanted some coffee or tea and I replied, "How about a mimosa?!" She said, "Sure!" I was looking forward to getting the edge off as I am getting married in less than two weeks! I was pretty disappointed upon arrival of my beverage... I know, small problem (literally) but I mean, come on now. I promise I had not had a single wee sip before taking the photo. Suggestion: For 9$, Fill it up buttercup! (Please!) The fruit flies didn't even have a chance with how quickly this would be consumed. read more

Colophon Cafe - Mimosa, drink, orange - Salad Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

It's early March and the sun is shining. What better way to spend a Sunday afternoon than a cold IPA and amazing clam chowder. Wow so good! read more

The service was good, but that was about it. The food was subpar- soggy potatoes, just bad taste to the quiche crust- and the prices were way too high to match the taste. What really sent me over the edge was a cup of drip coffee was $4.50. There are a million other restaurants in Bellingham you could get the same menu with better prices and better taste. read more

Our second time of eating here. All five of us absolutely love this place for lunch. Great food and good service.

This place needs to work on showing where their entrance is for people who don't live here. I walked around for 15 minutes before I figured out it is in the alley, and that there is another one in Village Bookstore. That said, I really enjoyed the food. I highly recommend the sriracha spuds. read more