Let's start out with service. The young man Alex was very pleasant, helpful and friendly…read more The food was over the top good especially the French Onion Soup. One of the best I've had. I got the risotto my wife the steak. Both very good. Would definitely come here again.

We had dinner at New Leaf Cafe, we made the reservation a couple days earlier. The views are…read moreamazing, we got to enjoy the view while waiting for our table. We got Wild Mushroom strudel to start, then got Pasta alle Vongole, and Lamb risotto. The Wild Mushroom strudel was good, loved the mushroom filling. The Pasta alle Vongole and Lamb risotto were both good. We finished with Chocolate Hazelnut cheesecake, we loved it. It was a great end to our meal.

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!

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!

Stopped by on a Saturday morning. A line was out the door, but it moved quickly. They had an…read moreassortment of pastries in the case, as well as an extensive drink menu. Exit and there is plenty of covered and uncovered outdoor seating while you wait for your order, which is called out at the counter window. We each got a coffee, and then split an Olga Rising breakfast biscuit sandwich, which was AMAZING. Soft and tender biscuit, perfect amounts of toppings, sweetness from the jam...just fantastic. Wouldn't hesitate to come back.

We stopped by Olga Rising during our time on Orcas Island and grabbed a coffee…read more The coffee was smooth, well-made, and exactly what you want from a quick island stop - simple, balanced, and comforting. It was a great pick-me-up while exploring the quieter side of the island. The café itself has a cozy, laid-back feel with a friendly, local vibe. Service was warm and efficient, and it's the kind of place that feels like a natural part of the community rather than a tourist-heavy stop. Overall, a great little coffee stop in Olga - nothing over the top, just solid coffee in a peaceful setting.

$3 for a persimmon?! Are you kidding me?! Wanted to support a local business, but this is robbery…read more Better off at the market across the street.

Excellent customer service. Fair competitive pricing. VERY CLEAN!!! Great variety. You cannot go…read morewrong shopping here. Next time, we will try the deli. Keep up the great work. So much better than the big island market!

Honestly I didn't expect to find such delicious Mexican on Orcas Island. My wife loved the Loma. I…read morefound the short rib amazing. It fell apart. I believe the sauce was a chocolate mole. There was a lot of care in this dish. Service was friendly and caring.

The food is pretty good but the service is the worst. 3 hours after our reservation time we finally…read morepaid the bill and left. We will never eat there again.

The best part of this little store is that you could find everything you need for your stay on…read moreOrcas Island and they have an amazingly friendly and helpful staff. Granted prices are a little more but you are on an island. They have a great selection of cheeses and you can get a latte for your ferry ride.

After looking Yelp, shocker I know!, I discovered that this little store had pastries. And it was…read moreopen early! I got up and decided to walk over for a morning treat with my coffee. Very impressive little store full of tons of stuff! Groceries, pantry staples, a small produce section, some premade deli food and cookies. I was looking for the bakery items. A previous review mentioned delicious homemade pastries. Finally as I choose a cookie and a salad for later I see them. A small pedestal plate with pastries. And on the countertop behind the register tons of croissants! I said, there they are! The two ladies working were not impressed. I asked for the flavors and the lady said, there is a menu right there. Ugh, not fully awake I realized a line had formed behind me. This is the spot to go before getting in a ferry. The sign was not clearly visible and I felt overwhelmed with the decision so I quickly decided on a raspberry almond. This is clearly a place for locals. Everyone knows what they want and where it is. Not super friendly vibes, but oh well. Took photos of my purchases back in my gorgeous villa LOL, watch for my next review. Super happy to discover this market! And I love a good market! Happy travels. SYOY!

We stayed at The Landmark Hotel and lucky enough to just walk over to Orcas Island Farmers Market…read more It was a cool and breezy July day. There were at least a dozen food stalls selling anything from home baked bread, cookies, donuts, Mexican food, and Asian. There were stalls selling arts and crafts which are unique to Orca's. We picked up some lunch and enjoyed as the local band sweet music on the stage. A few folks and their kids got off the ground and started dancing. What a scene, as if it's out of a movie scene. It was truly magical.

After a couple of wintertime visits to Orcas, I was really looking forward to a summer trip. That…read moreexcitement was enhanced, even more than I would confess, by the prospects of seeing what the farmers market looks like here. Orcas has a long and rich agricultural history and I've seen plenty of farms and roadside farm stands that stood vacant in Decemeber. I was stoked for summer. Cue COVID.... Well, I'm happy to report that the market was still happening. I'm glad they didn't throw in the towel on it, though from what I'm told it was vastly different this year. Oh, you can imagine that in previous years there wasn't a mandatory handwashing station at the entrance. And I imagine there weren't dots on the ground to indicate where you should wait in order to approach each booth one party at a time. But more importantly, I'm told that the market, even though it's small and mighty in its biggest years, was only very teeny this year. There were probably 7-8 booths there, and that made for a quick visit. Still, we bought some flowers at one booth, and a bar of locally made soap at another, so we did our best to support the vendors who are making an effort despite the restrictions. I have nothing but love for a farmers market, and nothing but admiration for the participants. Though we were only here for a little bit, I'm glad we made it.