I heard this place had great donuts so I stopped in and got donuts. They were, in fact, good donuts. Good, solid cake donuts with good frosting. Simple as that! Next time, I'll probably try the food too :) It's right on the water so the views are superb. Well worth a visit. read more

We went on a Saturday at about 11 AM and were surprised to find it not busy at all. We ordered two lattes and a dirty chai. The lattes were fine, but we didn't like the taste of the coffee in them very much (I think it was Starbucks, but it tasted off). I tried the dirty chai and thought it was good. We went again the next morning (Sunday) at the same time and it was very busy. We ordered two dirty chais and an americano. The americano came out after about 15 minutes (coffee tasted a little better in that one), but it did not have the dirty chais with it despite being on the same check. After waiting another five minutes, we went up to check on the dirty chais and they did not have them in the queue. They said they would get them going for us. Another five minutes and they finally came out. However, they tasted horrible--very sweet; nothing like the day before. Waited 25 minutes and ended up tossing the dirty chais in favor of another coffee shop in Friday Harbor. We didn't try donuts at the cafe, but we had them at the wedding we were attending and thought they were only okay. They are the cake-y kind of donuts. Didn't strike us as anything particular special or "fame" worthy. read more

Really great breakfast and lunch options. We drove over from Friday Harbor pretty often because we enjoyed the food so much. I loved the avocado toast in the morning and the chicken tacos or crispy almond chicken salad at lunch. Their breakfast biscuits with strawberry jam were also heavenly. Wish I knew what brand of jam that was, it was the best! Coffee is great here too (they serve Starbucks, one of the few places on the island that does). The doughnuts were yummy too. :) read more

Lime Kiln Cafe - Their delicious donuts and fresh brewed coffee - American Near Me - Friday Harbor, Washington

In the hustle and bustle of the Roche Harbor waterfront, this restaurant is a nice place to get standard grill faire without the crazy prices of the nearby sit down restaurant. Recommend one of the smash burgers. Deliciously flavored and full of juicy goodness. Also had a kids menu which wasn't posted but i appreciated for our little one to be able to get chicken strips. Ample outdoor seating on the dock with umbrellas for shade. read more

Interesting little spot. You order at the counter, and then grab a seat with the provided number. Breakfast and lunch only, and both menus are really good! You HAVE to try the donuts. Absolutely delicious. I really liked the classic breakfast, and the chicken Caesar wrap. They have a full espresso bar as well! read more

First time here and it did not disappoint! Every time I go to a new place, I usually order the special. That day, they celebrated national taco day with some delicious carbonara tacos. They were delicious and I'm from Phoenix! Juicy and just the right amount of spice. I also got the clam chowder, as most of the restaurants around there serve it. It was also tasty, but spicy with lots of black pepper. If your in Roche Harbor, they're aren't many choices, but if they're like this one, eat here!!! The seating outside was beautiful and the service was excellent! read more

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We were staying in Friday Harbor on San Juan Island, but drove out to Roche Harbor 2 days in a row to eat at this cafe. There are plenty of other restaurants on the island, but this one was a winner with their delicious food and gorgeous views. It's a casual cafe and you order at the cashier, then take a number, select a table and wait for your food to be delivered to you. The food comes out fairly fast, depending on how busy they are. On the 1st day we went there for lunch, and I ordered the fish & chips. The fish was moist inside and crunchy on the outside, just the way I like it! It also came with tartar sauce and coleslaw. My husband got the fish tacos and said it was amazing! The 2nd day we went there for breakfast and I ordered the prime rib eye hash (one of their cast iron skillet breakfasts), and OMG! That was a winner! It had prime rib, russet potatoes, peppers, onions, sunny side up eggs, horseradish sour cream & green onions for $13.95. I'm still dreaming about it. My husband got an omelette and said it was tasty as well. On both days, we also got a donut. I don't know how they make their donuts but they are out of this world! Even if you don't typically eat donuts, you've got to try theirs! Based on my review so far, you'd think this would be a 5 star review all the way. Unfortunately I have to drop it to 4 stars based on the service, and it really was just one girl at the cashier who was extremely rude and should not be interacting with customers. When we arrived the 2nd day she asked if we had been there before and we said yes. Then she said, "you know the drill then" and walked away. Umm... how about "welcome back, how can I help you?" Then I started taking photos of their menu so I could share it on Yelp, and she said, "you don't need to take photos. The menu is right there." I told her I was taking them to post on Yelp, and she said, "well they're already on Yelp too". Umm... since when can she tell me what photos I can take or not take? We were so put off by her attitude and poor customer service that it left a bad taste in our mouth for the restaurant overall. Surprised that they would hire and keep someone like that on their staff. If you decide to go there, just know that the food is great, and the service is good overall... as long as you don't come across that girl. read more

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The Lime Kiln Cafe on the Roche Harbor marina has some of the best donuts on the island. We had maple donuts, which were perfectly sweet with amazing moisture and texture. The staff were super friendly and helpful and the overall environment was cozy. We will definitely be coming back! read more

Lime Kiln Cafe - American Near Me - Friday Harbor, Washington

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Reviews were all over the place so wasn't sure what to expect. We weren't too hungry so the 4 of us decided to split 2 items. I walked up to the counter and placed our order telling them we were splitting it. For $1 extra each they will split it, adding more fries. We got the grilled cheese and their special, the green chili, bacon and avocado burger. One thing I didn't like, but did not take any stars away from them, was when paying with your card you are asked about a 15%-20% tip. Since we seat ourselves, place the order ourselves and asked to bus the table ourselves, I found that adding a tip that size is asking too much. I did push the custom tip and gave them a couple of bucks for bringing our food to the table. We got our food within 10 minutes. Luckily it was a rainy day with only a couple of tables occupied. The food looked good with a good amount of fries in each basket. She did ask if we wanted bbq, ranch or mayo. My daughter and mother started with their grilled cheese and said it was great. I started with fries and they were yummy. My husband and I then tried our burger. It was one of the most moist, juicy burgers I've eaten in a long time. The half burger with fries were so filling too. We did not leave disappointed! Thanks guys! read more

Lime Kiln Cafe - 1/2 burger and fries, my husband had the other - American Near Me - Friday Harbor, Washington

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Remember the old fashioned cafeterias? Well, this is sort of like them, except they serve really nice food. The service is good, the outlook is nice and the seating, both inside and out, is comfortable and well placed. We stood in line and ordered coffee, which was nicely prepared, then we both had avocado toast with a side of sausage and bacon. There was nothing to complain about. The food was very good, the coffee (Starbuck's) was excellent, the place is nice, it's good value for money and the service is friendly and swift. Just one thing though...it seems that a high percentage of the staff in many of the eateries at the Roche Harbor Resort are school age. It's not a problem...just interesting. read more

This is a breakfast review. If you're feeling very picky about your food, knock this down to 3 stars, which means "A-OK." If you want coffee, a snack, or a quick meal in a welcoming place that has just the right personality for the setting around it, keep it at 4 stars and come in looking forward to what you'll get. This is right out at the end of the dock in the marina, and a lot of the crowd here arrives by boat and wanders over. There seem to be quite a few tourists and maybe some locals lining up, too. The line goes down the dock sometimes at breakfast, especially during the summer. You come in through the door, past the espresso machines, and order at the register. You get your number and find a seat. The breakfast choices were appealing, lots of scrambles, hashes, and pancakes and such. The staff are a little goofy and chatty, but in a fun way. Prices were good. A bunch of us came in after a guy's weekend on the island, and we ordered a variety of stuff from doughnuts to full breakfast. I had the prime rib hash, which was tasty and cooked perfectly, but could have used a ton more seasoning. Given the crowd of well-heeled suburbanites coming in here while on vacation, they probably can't season the food too much more than this even if they wanted to. Overall, when you're in Roche, you're probably relaxed and enjoying yourself already, and this place will keep your vibe going just fine. I'd love to come back often, even if only because it means I'm in this great setting. read more

I think I'm spoiled by Seattle's amazing donut shops with fluffy yeasted donuts, because I really did not get the hype around the donuts here. Yes they are freshly made, but recipe-wise, these are your standard ringed donuts with regular frosting on top. We tried three different kinds of donuts after waiting in line for around 30 mins. All very meh, but not bad. You line up to order at the counter here, and servers come around to the table afterwards looking for your number. On a busy day (we went during weekend rush), you'll want to watch for food that might be yours, because the server had a hard time finding our table which was in the corner, and we had to go to kitchen to ask about our food (which was brought back after server gave up looking for the table number). I got mildly nauseous after getting the eggs benedict here, not sure if it was the benny itself or my eggs over-easy. Maybe best to stick to pancakes/sandwiches, etc, which looked much better as I was peeking at other tables. Overall, my personal experience here wasn't 100% positive, but the plus side is your surroundings are beautiful and you are looking out at the harbor through lots of windows. And the prices are decent compared to other island restaurants! read more

Fast service..Had omelet and coffee Out door seating and service is excellent. Spinach omelette is awesome read more

Great little cafe serving breakfast and lunch. Get it to eat inside or go grab one of the outdoor tables to enjoy harbor views! Their doughnuts are made fresh daily so it's easy to justify one (or two) while you sip your coffee and wait for your food order. Really any excuse. read more

Got some breakfast sammies. Price is right and the flavor is what you want. None of this aioli and arugula bullshit. Meat, cheese, bun. Wish it woulda had American cheese for that extra simplicity. The donuts are great. What more do you want? Perfectly cooked, a little crispy, the right size. read more

Had the halibut and chips, And the quality and flavor was excellent! I'm a bit of a fish and chip connoisseur especially when it comes to tartar sauce and this place is a 10 in my book. Is my first trip here but definitely can't wait to come back again and the first thing I'll do is eat here read more

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For the donut only: the maple donut was so perfect. Light, not too dense, with crispy edges but soft inside, perfect. My sister said her chocolate sprinkle donut could use more chocolate (thicker) and hers wasn't as crispy as mine. But still delicious! read more

Lime Kiln Cafe - two donuts with sprinkles - American Near Me - Friday Harbor, Washington

Located close to the water and had a pretty view of the harbor. The food was alright though. It wasn't anything super special. Delicious but nothing out of the ordinary breakfast joint. I was really excited for their house made donuts but they weren't as warm as I thought they would be and tasted more like bread than a donut. read more

Lime Kiln Cafe - Brioche French Toast with bacon - American Near Me - Friday Harbor, Washington

Cookie cutter place, Truman show atmosphere, but still did an okay cuban sandwich. Great place for birthday parties for 8 year olds.

We went there late in the morning. It was very quiet in winter. The decoration is outdated. The waitress was vey kind and got us the breakfast right before they closed the breakfast time. The food was vey delicious. read more

Lime Kiln Cafe - French toast - American Near Me - Friday Harbor, Washington

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Friendly staff - yes Tasty donut - yes Great venue - yes Tasty lunch - yes Only regret is that we didn't make it for breakfast. We showed right after the lunch kick over and some breakfast items were still making it out to the tables - all looked amazing! read more

My previous review was for the Summer 2014 menu. This review is for the Summer 2015 menu. They dropped fried oysters, clams and shrimp off of the menu, simply offering the fish. It was good, but not great. They continue to pile on the French fries, we shared between three people and could not eat it all. Having experienced small coleslaw portion last year, went with an additional order, and was indeed necessary and ate all of it. Staff was helpful, but not extraordinarily so. Glad I went, glad I won't be going back! Try it out for yourself, if you have the opportunity and please write a review!!! read more

Lime Kiln Cafe - Lunch looks better than it tasted, but was still ok! - American Near Me - Friday Harbor, Washington

Quick service. Stopped in for lunch and was greeted by a very sweet server. Great views. A great relaxed spot to view the sail boats. Portion sizes were perfect for lunch and the clam chowder was delicious. Definitely a great spot in Roche Harbor!! read more

Lime Kiln Cafe - Half Club Sandwich & Cup of Clam Chowder - American Near Me - Friday Harbor, Washington

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My go to breakfast spot. The coffee and doughnuts are great. Lunch is fabulous. Great coleslaw and burgers are great. You won't be disappointed! read more

We were excited to try this little spot but after waiting in line 20 minutes were told we couldn't order lunch. It was 11:06. Lunch started at 11. We asked how much longer and were told 45 minutes, even though we were ahead of line. This type of business practice is unacceptable. What's worse is the staff wouldn't tell us we'd be waiting longer. They just kept accepting customers ahead of us. We waited 35 minutes and gave up, asking for any other restaurant. If you look at any other professional establishment, this would be considered outrageous. We felt looked over and were insulted by the entire process. read more

Went here in 2017 for the first time. It's a good place to go grab a light lunch, relax outside and try not to feed the animals. The food is like fast food, you walk in and order and you have your food provided to you the same as fast food. It's a nice and quick lunch to have. read more

We stayed at a home near Roche Harbor for my 50th birthday, I think we came to the café every day whether it was for donuts, breakfast, or lunch! Everything we had was delicious everyone was super friendly and it was a great place to bring our family! We cannot wait to come back!! read more

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This place has been a family favorite for decades. No matter the season, stopping for a coffee and a donut is a must. Service is friendly, staff is great and food is consistently good. I like the skillet for breakfast but their specials are great too - don't miss out when there is corned beef. Most plates run around $15 which is fairly good. Portions are very large so come hungry, enjoy the view and bus your own table. I will say that you can't leave here if you have not had their homemade fresh donuts. They are perfectly in between Krispy Kreme and Top Pot. The right size, breadiness, and air.y favorite is maple but chocolate sprinkles is a contender. Get two, at least. They run our fairly fast so come early. read more

Lime Kiln Cafe - Donuts- the best. - American Near Me - Friday Harbor, Washington

We loved this restaurant! Beautiful views and great selection of food. Donuts are terrific and we especially enjoyed the carved beef sandwich and the salad. read more

Lime Kiln Cafe - Club sandwich - American Near Me - Friday Harbor, Washington

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Best hash browns ever! Great breakfast and lunch spot. Smoked bacon scramble is our favorite. Sourdough toast is delicious. Good lattes. Wish they served mimosas. read more

We used to love to eat here but it had been a few years since we had been here. It was a very expensive breakfast for bad food. We could literally see through our pancakes they were so thin. I understand that this is on an island and expect to pay more but at these prices I was hoping for better food and some kind of friendly service. Staff seemed very unhappy (angry). We had to stand in line to order then bus our own table. Seriously, go somewhere else!! We won't be returning. read more

We opted for the Roche Harbor Tilted Skillet Clam Chowder and Kodiak Island Cod. The food was just as delicious as the view. We had a wonderful time soaking up the sun outside overlooking the harbor. The staff were very nice and friendly. read more

Lime Kiln Cafe - Outdoor seating view - American Near Me - Friday Harbor, Washington

We asked about our food after 30 min of waiting and seeing several orders after ours go out. We were told the juicy Lucy takes 20 minutes to cook because one patty takes ten minutes and it has 2 so it takes 20 minutes. We finally got.our food after waiting 40 minutes. Am I the only one that sees why that does not make sense? When I pointed that out I was given a card of someone I could talk to. The burger itself was soggy and not good at all. Most likely because it was sitting somewhere for those extra 30 minutes. Would not recommend this place. read more

We got food here twice since it was the only spot open in Roche Harbor. The quality of the food is pretty mediocre and overpriced, but it is nice to be able to sit outside to eat. Apparently, they are famous for their donuts, which I did not get to try. Both times I went I got sandwiches - two different types, the BLAT and the Cubano. Sandwiches can come with fries or cole slaw. Their fries are crispy and decent. I also got an iced latte, which was average. read more

We try to eat here at least once whenever we are on San Juan Island. Our favorite is the Bacon, Lettuce, Avocado & Tomato (BLAT) sandwich with coleslaw. Their coleslaw is particularly good. When the weather is warm, it is pleasant to sit at one of the tables outside. We've always found the staff to be very nice. read more

World famous donuts? Well, maybe not but they're sure good. Quick breakfast with outdoor seating looking over the yachts but there early on holiday weekends as this place fills up quickly. The prices are better than expected for being in a marina. The South has nothing to worry about the Country Eggs Benedict with sausage gravy at $13.95 but it's fine for the PNW. Because of the weak gravy, I've not ordered the Chicken Fried Chicken but will probably give it a try. I usually go with the Two (eggs) + Two (bacon) + Two (pancakes) Combination for $10.95. The flapjacks are fluffy and fill me up. Sure there are limited options in Roache Harbor but Kime Klin does a good job at dishing up quality food at a respectable price. read more

I love to come here just for dinner the lamb is wonderful as are other dishes . The ambiance is lovely and the people helpful and friendly. A great place to eat when I'm home. read more

Came here for lunch with my family. I ordered the lamb burger, and while it was tasty, I couldn't understand why it was $13. The fries were just ok. And their donuts? Not really worth trying. Even though their cover photo is of a good-looking donut, it fails to live up to expectations, and is definitely overpriced. It's a nice set-up because you can eat by the water, so I suppose that's part of what you're paying for. read more

Online ordered the fried chicken dinner for four the other night. Paid via credit card and added a 15% tip.....arrived at the appointed time and was presented with a large bag stapled together. Staff polite and friendly. No one else in the restaurant......got home to discover that the chicken and biscuits were there but nothing else that was part of the 4 person meal.....no beans, potatoes, gravy or coleslaw.......chicken was getting cold so I called the restaurant to inform them of their error to which they informed me I could come back for the missing items if I wanted them......that's it....no offer to refund any amount, limp apology and we are left with just chicken to eat. Started eating the chicken and it was immediately apparent that it wasn't cooked. Got nothing for the $50.34 we spent. Mistakes happen BUT this restaurant wasn't busy and seemed to have plenty of staff such that you'd think at least one of them would be in charge of quality control to check that all items of a meal are present before putting it on the "take-out" table for pickup........ I don't know anyone who appreciates paying for something they don't get and then having nothing to eat to show for it. Bad form Lime Kiln Cafe! read more

We got some fish and chips and a Cubano sandwich. The food was alright. The breading on the fish and chips was a bit off, but the Cubano was pretty decent. The lines can be pretty long depending on the time of the day, but we lucked out and got our food and a table pretty quickly. For a place that's located in bougey Roche Harbor, the price/value is not too bad. There are some nice outdoor picnic tables that's pretty pleasant when the weather is good. read more