This is a cute place with nice service and a relaxing atmosphere. You can sit inside or go outside…read moreamong the trees fresh ocean air and friendly community.

Lovely local café on Lopez Island. I love to sit on the terrace and people watching…read more I've been here three times over two trips. The seasonal menu was fun. I tried the honey ginger matcha (with soy milk), a pretty decent drink for fall. The ginger added an extra touch of spice to the matcha, yet it wasn't overwhelming. The only flaw was that my first cup of matcha had some powder chunks in it.

Lopez Grind has the SWEETEST baristas! I accidentally spilled my entire latte on the floor, and…read morethey were so kind enough to make a new one for me. I ordered a maple latte with almond milk and it was delicious, definitely give it a try. They also have the cutest postcards & other things to buy!

This is one of the major coffee shops in the Lopez Village area, featuring some seasonal drinks…read morethat appealed greatly to me. We got the Beekeeper and golden milk latte. Beekeeper was a latte with white chocolate powder and honey, great pairings for a relatively straightforward drink. It was nicely hot but not burning hot, perfect for the cooler morning. The golden milk latte has tumeric and is also pretty refreshing. Prices are on par with other coffee shops in the area like Isabel's but a tad bit cheaper since we got both drinks at a larger cup (16oz). I'd wish if they provided prices of the specialty drinks, so we can decide how much coffee we want to get to start our day here.

This place broke me. Literally ruined me on cinnamon rolls anywhere else. You may be able to eat…read moreone and not feel the same, but my outlook on the cinnamon rolls I've been eating up until now in my life is extremely dim. I've never had one so amazingly light, soft and perfectly just-sweet-enough. Wonder if they will ship them...? We stopped by Leaven for breakfast one morning on our trip getting a savory crêpe each and a couple pastries. Didn't even make it though breakfast before we knew we had to do a repeat the very next day because it was so good. Crepes are French style and are clearly made with skill and talent. The space is bright and cheery with very friendly staff. I see other reviews mentioning waits during busy times or complaints but experienced nothing of the sort. We were a bit off peak and didn't have that issue but I can honestly say I'd be HAPPY to wait for the food at Leaven. This is really something special and whoever is behind it has a gift.

I'm excited to have found such a gem on Friday Harbor! My boyfriend and I were on the island for…read moreour anniversary and to took photos for that. Our photographer suggested Leaven as a place we could take photos at since we love going to cafes together. We ordered a Cauliflower Crepe, Cauliflower Danish, and Matcha Latte. The crepe was delicious! I love have a savory crepe once in a while, and this crepe had the perfect amount of creaminess from the cheese, crunchiness from the cauliflower and onions, and freshness from the arugula. The same could be said about the danish. They had great components of a creperie/cafe. The Matcha Latte though, was not up to par. It seems it wasn't whisked well, so it tasted grainy. Overall, not taking a point off for it because what they specialize in was so great! Besides the food, the space was pretty lively. During our photoshoot, there was live music and every table was taken up. Leaven seems like a great space for a hangout or catch up with someone. Honestly, If I lived in the area, I would always be down for their crepes.

Wonderful bakery in Friday Harbor with great pastries. We had the apple danish, pain au chocolat,…read moreberry cheese danish, and the carrot cake muffin. Each pastry was great but the highlight was the berry cheese danish. We also really liked how the apple danish wasn't extremely sweet and the texture of the carrot cake muffin. The bakery also has coffee and pizza available, but we didn't try any of that. Seating wise, there's both indoor and outdoor seating available for guests and water on tap. The ordering process was smooth but we sat, bussed, and served ourself which was fine.

Nice pet friendly patio and fantastic pizza. The crust is perfection --crispy, light fluffy…read more Also raspberry tart is more like a cookie but delicious. Imagine a fruit cobbler topping with oats but even crunchier and thin, topped with raspberry. Yum! They also have assortment of muffins, breads. Going back again before we leave!!

Stopped by for loaves a couple times during our trip. We tried the Seeded and Mother ($15/loaf) -…read morethey are able to slice them for you (which came in handy since we were camping). Even if we had a knife, they would have come out very scraggly and uneven. Bread itself was generously seeded, with great texture and flavor. They had other offerings (pre-made sandwiches, focaccia, cookies) as well. Even though we didn't get the focaccia, I saw many people walking around town with these scrumptious looking slices! They have a "pay it forward" board for loaves. Handful of tables inside if you wanted to nibble on your purchases.

On Sunday June 21st at approximately ten mins before 2pm, we entered the establishment and after…read moredebating for a couple of minutes, stepped up to the counter to ask for a loaf of bread. The lady behind the counter had been at the cash register, cell phone in hand. The cell phone was visibly greasy and grimey. She set it down next to the cash register to help us. To my utter shock, she did not wash her hands and went directly from the cash register to pick up my loaf WITH HER BARE HANDS. No hand washing, right after she had been at the cash register with her cell phone. When I refused the loaf, saying I no longer want it because she's touching it with her bare hands, she was extremely rude and snapped at me, saying that "in Washington state, the law allows you to handle food without gloves." When I responded with "well I still don't want it because your hands are on it and you did not wash them." She got even more defensive and rude and repeated to me that in WA state, you can handle food with bare hands. No ma'am, you are incorrect. Per Washington State code, section WAC 246-215-03300(2): "Food Employees shall wash their hands as specified under WAC 246-215-02305. Food Employees may not contact exposed, Ready-to-Eat food with their bare hands and shall use suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, Single-Use gloves, or dispensing Equipment." I believe that a fully baked loaf of bread, which can be sliced and eaten, qualifies as "ready to eat food." There is an exception, under WAC 246-215-03300(4), which states that you can use your bare hands if you have other extensive policies in place, which includes TWO or more safeguards, like DOUGLE HANDWASHING, nail brushes while washing, or hand antiseptics, which she clearly did none of. She literally put down her greasy, visibly dirty cell phone, turned around and grabbed my loaf of bread with her bare hands then got defensive and rude about it. FURTHERMORE: some of the pastries and loaves were exposed and they had the doors wide open. There were several flies buzzing around in the bakery. Thus, we asked for the loaf inside the display. Alas, that was also tainted by dirty hands!

Can't go wrong if you're looking for something savory or sweet. Great quiches, great pastries,…read moregreat coffees and even better staff. So friendly and welcoming. Stopped here a few times in the last week while vacationing on Orcas Island. Had a great talk with David during one of our visits. Have us lots of recommendations for bakeries down in SF and near Santa Rosa where we're from. A must stop if visiting Orcas.

Finally made it to Brown Bean Baking, it was top of our list to try in Orcas Island but had to wait…read moreuntil the last day of our stay to try it and it was worth it. We got Veggie Quiche and Croque Monsieur. They were both sp good. I would definitely eat more veggie's if they tasted this good. They do not have a lot of seating inside, we got seats by the window and enjoyed our meal.

I had dinner recently at Walden with my friends while on holiday in the San Juans…read more We had the tasting menu at the chef's table. And we added the wine pairings because why not? This place was absolute perfection from start to finish. Relaxed but upscale environment. Friendly, knowledgeable and attentive staff. The sommelier was also great. He was so clearly loving his job and it showed. He described each wine and its characteristics with enthusiasm and excitement. This was the first time I'd ever had wines that were so nicely paired with each course. Quite eye opening, for me at least. You can take a look at my menu pics to see what each dish was and its accompanying wine. However, keep in mind the menu changes often and they close for the Winter season in November. We had the very best time and if you're in the SJI and like good things, this is a place you must go. We plan to come back again soonish. Thanks!

We had a wonderful dinner here and I really admire what the team is doing. The service was warm and…read morethoughtful, and the personalized touch to our place settings was such a lovely surprise. You can tell this restaurant cares deeply about craft... not just in execution, but in intent. The menu didn't feel like it was trying to cater to trends or preferences. It felt like the chef had a clear point of view, and the food followed that vision. I appreciated that a lot. The salmon and veal were both beautifully executed. And though we don't drink alcohol, we were offered two beautiful non-alcoholic pairings (one sparkling, one rose) rather than the usual soda fallback. It made us feel cared for, not sidelined :) Pastry-wise, the brioche, olive oil cake, and macaron were all excellent. I'm lowkey regretting not staying until Sunday to try the pastry pop-up. Before the final course, we were offered a lemon and lovage sorbet as a palette cleanser. Somehow it made me laugh because it reminded me exactly of a Chinese herbal remedy (藿香正气水) I used to take in the summer in China. Not a critique, just a funny flavor memory I wasn't expecting in a fine dining environment and so uniquely contextual to my own cultural background. That said, for an elevated experience, I do think every touchpoint matters. And this is why I'm taking off one star. The bathroom missed the mark. The lights are on a timer (which I didn't realize until they shut off while I was inside and I thought it was motion activated. I ended up waving my arms like a wacky inflatable tube man haha), and somehow there was only one paper towel left, and the soap dispenser was visibly dirty. Small details, but noticeable in an otherwise polished evening. All in all, this is clearly a passionate team doing thoughtful work. With just a bit more attention to the details beyond the table, it could be truly seamless.

You can't ever go wrong at The Store. Whether it's muffins, cookies or a loaf of bread it's all…read morefantastic. The crème brûlée muffin is one of my favorites but they don't always have it, the muffin selection rotates. All of the employees are friendly and helpful.

Traveling on a long Sunday drive, I came upon The Store. Well it was just after we had dinner and I…read morethought "I need something sweet for dessert"They had Amazing baked goods which at 6:00 pm tasted fresh. Flavor & texture are better than any other bakery Ive tried.