This little place is a hidden gem which should not be missed. While visiting on a weekend, we heard…read moreabout this place from a local. It is a little stand facing the street, which looks underwhelming at first glance. BUT, they offer delicious coffee and delicious breakfast sandwiches and fast friendly service for a reasonable price. Don't skip on the spicy breakfast sauce. I don't typically like spicy sauces especially on breakfast food but it is SO good. We make it a rule not to go to the same places when on vacation so we can try new places but we broke it here. We went back both mornings because the sandwiches were so good. The only downside is there is no place to really sit and eat outside so you would need to take your food to go and sit in your car, go back to hotel or air bnb, unless it is nice out and you can find a bench somewhere. Overall, this place was a hit and I suggest you try it if ever in Friday Harbor.

My wife and I stopped by and got her a coffee, which she loved! We also decided to split a…read moresandwich. Turkey bacon ciabatta. So fresh and delicious!! Very friendly service.

Delicious ice cream near the pier. They even has Spumoni, which is hard to find these days.read more

As many older reviews suggest, avoid this place. First, the ice cream is extremely mediocre, it's…read morevery slushy with ice particles - reminds me of ice cream from a Chinese buffet. But even worse is the service, the workers were grumpy and they refused to give us samples even though other customers were allowed samples... Easy 1/5

We had lunch here while waiting for the ferry and really enjoyed the nice little patio and good…read morefood. Service was prompt and friendly and they had gf designations on their menu which made my life easy. I had the house salad and the apricots on top were delish. The husband of mine had a pizza which he said was the indulgence he was craving. Our friend had the curry soup of the day, fried cheese curds and a cider tasting. Everything was good. They had some cute stuff in their shop inside and I secured myself a perfect fox hat. Next time we come back to San Juan we'll definitely stop in again.

San Juan Island Brewing was quite solid given the lack of food options open past 7 on the island…read more After waiting about 20 minutes to get seated, we ordered pizza and a couple of dishes to share. Pig war pizza: I thought this was good but my friends said it was too salty. Maybe it was a tad salty but I think that's how all pork pizza is going to taste normally. 4.5/5 Fried chicken sandwich: I didn't really like this as much, I liked the sauce and it had a nice kick to it but the chicken was a tad dry and flavorless. 3.5/5 Philly cheesesteak: I enjoyed this, the steak and the melted cheese mixed together nicely with the bread to create a delicious experience. It is a bit expensive for a Philly cheesesteak though for its size and it's not anything super special. 4/5 Fries were also pretty good but they didn't come out hot. The food took a bit of time to come out but that is somewhat understandable since they were quite busy on a weekend night. I enjoyed the ambience, it definitely felt like a brewery and gave pub vibes but with solid food. 4.1/5

I grabbed breakfast at Riptide Cafe while visiting the San Juan Islands and really enjoyed it. I…read morehad the avocado toast, berry blast smoothie bowl, and a latte. Everything was fresh and delicious. The smoothie bowl was especially good, packed with berries and a nice crunch from the granola. It is a little on the pricier side, but that's kind of expected given the location right by the pier. Overall, a solid spot if you're looking for a good coffee and something healthy to eat while taking in the view.

Little cafe right by the water! The girls working were very…read morefriendly and patient with us while we decided on our order. Got the salted blackberry and the vanilla latte, both iced and with oat milk. Decent flavor profile for each drink, though the espresso was a little bitter. Overall good visit with a nice ambiance in the cafe, enjoying our drinks and watching boats in the harbor.

Conveniently located next to the loading area at the ferry dock. The food is fresh! We had the…read moreveggie egg bites and the blueberry açaí bowl. Both were fresh and flavorful! Good portion sizes. My go to drink every where is a London fog. I drink at least one every day with oatmilk and sugar free vanilla. I ordered this exact drink here and it was incredible. I had to go ask what brand tea they use Steven Smith tea maker is the brand. It's so yummy!! Friendly staff, they gave us the wrong kind of egg bites the first time and it wasn't a hassle to have it fixed. You can order to go orders at the back walk up window. If you want to eat there just walk around to the front. Lots of seating outside and some inside as well. Great view cute apparel. Clean bathroom.

Had my best lemonade matcha here! So refreshing and perfectly sweet…read more This is a cute little spot near the ferry, we came here after parking our car in line. The staff are friendly. The sitting area isn't very spacious, so you might overhear conversations from other tables.

Back to back mornings the daughter and I hit Rocky Bay Cafe for some breakfast…read more Place gets packed early so don't mess around get in and eat! Service was excellent as my coffee cup was overflowing and the food was great. The guys cooking in the back are legit! Both days I ordered the breakfast burrito with chorizo. See beautiful photo below. The salsa was also on target! Thanks Rocky Bay Cafe! 5 stars I'll be back!

We checked in and put our name on the list and were told to wait outside while a table was being…read morecleaned. Unfortunately, we were forgotten. After noticing that two couples who arrived after us had already been seated, I went back inside to ask about our table. The staff seemed a little irritated by the question, which wasn't a great start to the experience. The waitstaff was very attentive and friendly throughout our meal, which I appreciated. However, it took quite a while for our food to arrive, and when it did, it wasn't very hot. I ordered my eggs over medium, but they came out overdone. From what I observed, the kitchen and counter staff seemed somewhat disorganized, which may have contributed to the long wait and cold food. I've heard mixed reviews about this place, and based on my visit, it seems like your experience may depend on the day. It wasn't terrible, but it wasn't great either. There are definitely some positives, especially with the waitstaff, but overall the experience fell short of expectations.

Super friendly small business with good food. A quick stop for lunch was a crispy chicken sandwich…read moresuper hot when it came out crispy with just simple lettuce and mayo on a soft bun. Fries were crispy and hot! Strawberry lemonade was perfect for a warm day! Grilled cheese with crispy buttered bread. Old style family restaurant with good tasting fast food and friendly service!

This long-standing family-owned diner has a lot of historic charm and the service is a real…read morestandout. The cashier was incredibly friendly and detailed when I asked about the history of the establishment. The food is unfortunately average, and for the price point my chicken Caesar salad could have more chicken. Still I'd consider returning the next time I visit the island to support this local business and enjoy the wonderful service again.

A fun place to wine tase. We popped in to enjoy some local flavor and were greeted with a fun and…read morefriendly proprietor. No change to taste their wines, just by donation which was as refreshing as their wines. Great gift shop items as well

A small, quaint local wine and related sundries shop -- with free wine tasting (three wines), and…read moremore for a donation. Close to the Friday Harbor ferry dock. The proprietor was an engaging conversationalist who made the experience delightful.