Wow! Tucked away in a converted train station, this establishment is not to be missed. It will be hard for you to decide which is better.... the delicious food or the outstanding customer service! Both are unparalleled. Special shoutout to our excellent server, Reagan. The restaurant is warm and inviting. Lots of nearby parking. We will definitely be back! read more

Um, this was kind of disappointing. While it wasn't terrible, I am being generous with the three stars. It's pretty basic in terms of breakfast, the food needed salt all around. The gravy was alright, the biscuit was pretty typical. I enjoyed the sweet potato hash that I got with my omelette. The service was alright, but a bit slow. I realize they seemed to be slammed with at least one party waiting the entire time we were there. The idea that you are eating in the old train station is lost. It COULD be really cool, but dang. It's covered and filled with cheap tchotchkes, fake plants, and text/signs that aren't old, vintage, or even related to the train station itself. Of course it says eat, and all aboard, but come on. I should have taken a photo. read more

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Our food was great and the service was excellent. The ambiance is wonderful, loved the decor and atmosphere The Churro waffles!! Chefs kiss. read more

Main Stop on the Ave - Churro Waffle, served with syrup but I didn't see the need to sully the experience with anything more than the whipped cream. - American Near Me - Yakima, Washington

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First of all the interior looks great, to the left looks like an older portion of the building and you walk straight into it looks like a bar... off to the right of the dining room, which I posted a picture of the interior. The service was friendly, and I'd say that everyone made me feel welcome, they seemed warm and it was early in the morning and sometime you can get people who aren't the friendliest. I had an orange juice and a caramel macchiato for my drink, and then I had the Benedict which I posted a picture of with the stuffed hashbrowns. I will say that the Benedict did not allow me. I would give them a 6.9 out of 10. Maybe it's me, but it just didn't have the flavor I was expecting. The stuffed hash browns were good. I give them an 8.9 out of 10 and as a total for the experience, I would rate it roughly.... An 8/10. I think that I would be back to try them for something different. I definitely would encourage you guys to try it yourselves read more

Main Stop on the Ave - Interior - American Near Me - Yakima, Washington

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I ordered chicken fried steak, toast, and an order of French toast. To Go the French toast was perfect. It was delicious. I didn't even need to eat it with syrup. It was lightly sweetened already. I called an order by the time I came and picked it up it was ready. Good customer service good staff read more

Main Stop on the Ave - Chicken fried steak and toast - American Near Me - Yakima, Washington

Used to be my favorite breakfast and consistently good, but this is the first to go I've gotten of the stuffed French toast and 1. Why would they put the syrup on it. 2. They put it in a paper bag that sat less than an hour in my way home and to do one errand and is disgusting. 3. CREAM CHEESE IS SALTY AND SOUR AND CURDLED I'm sure they're just going to say it sat too long but it wasn't sitting that long didn't even get cold texture on French toast was perfect but WHY SERVE OBVIOUSLY CURDLED PRODUCT read more

Main Stop on the Ave - Stuffed French Toast - American Near Me - Yakima, Washington

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The Churro Waffles are sooooooo good I'm still dreaming about them! Also took some bites of my aunties breakfast sandwich which was made to perfection! The coffee was so good and with a splash of Baileys it made for the perfect treat breakfast on our way through town! Service was fantastic so sweet and friendly and with the restaurant being the old train depot the ambiance is so cool! Had a train pass our window as we ate, startled us at first but really made the experience so cool! read more

Saw the good Yelp rating and even though it was a little out of my way, the detour was worth it. Chicken fried steak and eggs and the loaded hash browns were delicious. Hot chocolate was as good as, or better, than any restaurant I've been to recently. Will definitely come back next time I'm in Yakima. read more

Returned to the Main Stop after their fire and so happy to find the same amazing food and fabulous service!! We had the Loaded Burrito and a bowl of fresh fruit. The burrito was delicious and the fruit was fresh and yummy!! The remodel is lovely, clean and nicely updated!! read more

Main Stop on the Ave - Updated seating area. - American Near Me - Yakima, Washington

I came in for a special brunch, and we were very much looking forward to a leisurely meal, which we communicated to multiple staff members. Driving all the way from Seattle to come see my niece that had just lost her father. Unfortunately, our service felt extremely rushed. The fast pace and what felt like a lack of consideration for our request created a very unwelcoming atmosphere. While the food was fine, the service overshadowed the meal, leaving us feeling unwelcome and unheard. It's a shame, as we had hoped to relax and catch up." I'm sorry I couldn't get out of your restaurant fast enough for you. And thank you for making me feel that way. Also thank you for not one bill but two bills at the table. Seemed a little excessive to me. read more

Main Stop on the Ave - I was in fast enough to put my credit card on the table I guess so another bill was brought to my table. - American Near Me - Yakima, Washington

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The food was very fresh and the service was friendly and fast. The only complaint I have is the country burrito which we would get quite often was just packed full of mushy potatoes. It was a disappointment that's for sure. I'm giving 4 stars still since everything else was good. Just hope that isn't the way they are cooking the burrito now. read more

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Party of 4 today for a Saturday brunch. The place was busy. We were prompted seated. The food was excellent. I had the farmer's eggs benedict with gravy. Eggs & hash browns were properly cooked. Our waiter offered a sample of the gravy which was very good and prompted us to order a couple of extra sides of gravy. We also ordered the 'Main Stop Platter', the French toast with fruit bowl and some other items. This was a family get-together, so I forgot to take photos. All four of us were very pleased with our experience. No complaints. There are numerous menu options for "lighter quantities" for smaller appetites. read more

Wonderful food that rivals any big city but here in Yakima. I've had the various machaca and chorizo Benidicts and scrambles and they've been delicious. Service were is so friendly, efficient, and welcoming that it makes it a pleasure to come here! read more

Main Stop on the Ave - Front counter-always a great breakfast here! - American Near Me - Yakima, Washington

First time here and was not disappointed. We had a party of 6 and they seated us promptly. Our server was attentive and friendly! Have selections that he liked and everything he said was delicious! We ordered Eggs Benedict, Chiliques, Machaca Scramble, and traditional breakfast! Check this place out!! read more

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Fun place to go for breakfast! Located inside a former train station it has kept its old school charm. They do American food with a "Mexican twist" so I decided to try the CHURRO WAFFLES. Had high hopes for the dish but unfortunately I didn't like it! It took them a good 30 minutes to prepare them (restaurant was NOT busy) and when they came out I understood why. They took a waffle, the heavily DEEP FRIED it and then did a HEAVY coating of sugar and some cinnamon. It was just too much. You basically had a churro instead of transforming a waffle into something cool. I would skip the deep frying step. A crispy waffle is enough and then LIGHTY dust it with sugar/cinnamon. Despite not liking my dish I still have them 4 stars because I liked the creative effort and would like to come back and try something else. read more

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The food is amazing! They truly care about the presentation of their dishes along with flavor. Portion is generous too. The ambiance is kind of weird & quirky. First of all, it took awhile for us to get noticed to be seated even though they weren't busy. They originally sat us in a dark area by the entrance and we asked to be located in the main dining with much more natural lighting. The first server who sat us was very rude & ignored us. The second server was a darling and soo friendly! I made sure our tip went directly to her. Overall, she made our visit pleasant and we enjoyed the food. Highly recommend for food alone! read more

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Good small town spot with friendly service. Excellent Bloody Mary and biscuits with gravy

My family and I made a trip to Yakima and stayed in downtown. After checking Yelp, we stumbled upon Main Stop on the Ave within a mile of our hotel. This place was near a jail but don't let that scare you. The area looked historic and the building was an old train station converted into a restaurant on one side and a coffee shop on the other. Inside was super cool and had good vibes. My daughter loved the look and I loved the big windows in the dining area where we were sitting. Food was great! I sampled almost every dish my family got lol. And I tried Chilaquiles for the first time. Loved it. I have made something similar at home but not quite the same with the red sauce. It was super tasty. I wonder what it would taste like with chorizo added into the mix? I thought the overall flavor was a little mild and I think a little spice would've stepped it up a notch for me. My daughter had the sweet crepes with cream cheese filling and strawberries. She practically liked her plate. She did say it was a little too much sweetness for her but getting a side of bacon helped break it up. Once she started moving from salty bacon to sweet crepe bites, she loved it. My hubby and one kiddo had the Main Stop omelette. My kiddo said his omelette was super good and it had the right amount of jalapeño. It too spicy and just the right flavor added. My youngest had the French Toast Platter and I snuck a bite! That French toast was fluffy and so good! If I wasn't already full I would've ate more of his too! He is a little picky about his hash browns but said these ones were great. Crispy and hot. (He was scooping them into his mouth like his life depended on getting every shredded piece of potato) So glad we did a little search and found this spot. My kids wanted to go to Denny's because it's familiar. So glad I didn't give them the choice! read more

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Country Fried Steak w/ Cheesy Hashbrowns (9/10): This was a really good fried steak and the country gravy was extremely flavorful. I'd recommend for any CFS lovers Country Burrito (9/10): Burrito was awesome! The sausage gravy on the outside with a CFS and hashbrowns inside was insane! Egg Benny (7/10): The Benny was okay/solid. Didn't blow me away and the sauce could have had more flavor Overall (8/10: Staff was pleasant and the food was really good! Saw good reviews and I'd say it lived up to the reviews. Food presentation was great as well. They are connected to a coffee shop that makes some good drinks as well! read more

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We picked this place based on reviews. I have no idea what people are talking about with regard to service. Can't speak to the food since our food was never delivered after 30 min. Never checked on us, never gave us an update. I flagged the waitress down finally as she walked by ignoring us at 22 minutes. 3 min later a different waitress came up asking what our order was. After 30 minutes we got up and left. I would not recommend this place. Food might be good, but who would know. So sad. Avoid. read more

Great service, cool building. We enjoyed the food. French toast was just right not too thick and crispy at the edges. Benedict was cooked perfectly. Portions were big! Good deal for the price. read more

Main Stop on the Ave - Eggs Benedict - American Near Me - Yakima, Washington

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The food was very good and the service prompt and courteous. The atmosphere is pleasant. It's an old train station, but modernized and comfortable read more

Came here with a friend and the service was on point the food country delicious and filling I absolutely love this spot and recommend the coffee spot next door. read more

Yummmm! The chorizo on the chorizo Benedict was sooo flavorful! I asked for the hollandaise on the side and I am glad as I just needed a bit. Perfect potatoes. The gravy on the farmer's benedict was excellent...we should have asked for more! Friendly service as well. read more

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Service was a little slow because the place is huge and packed, but the food and coffee were good. One of my friends with me was a former coffee taster for Starbucks and he was impressed with the quality of the coffee they served, so that's saying a lot for someone who was once paid to select the highest quality coffees from around the world. I loved my pancakes and bacon and my son loved his breakfast burritto. Our friends enjoyed their food too, but it's been a while so I forget what they got. We all tried something different and nobody was dissapointed. read more

We stayed in Yakima for two nights, and came to Main Stop on the Ave two days in a row, one for breakfast & one for lunch. The place is SO cute - Situated in repurposed train station and decorated with a happy, homey feel. Everyone who worked there was sooo, so nice and our waiters were very attentive, and they were BUSY! As for the food... it was really good, depending on what you order. I had steak and eggs with loaded sweet potato hash one day and a grilled chicken Caprese sandwich the next, and both were SO delicious. Very fresh. Tastes homemade. Large portions - I was SO happy! My dad had a machaca breakfast burrito one day, and a grilled chicken salad the next, and both of those were pretty lame, to be honest... The meat (machaca) in the breakfast burrito was very good, but there was hardly any of it, it was mostly filled with dry potatoes, overall, it was very dry, and not worth the value. The grilled chicken salad was also pretty sad, it was just cut up iceberg lettuce with some shredded she is and small cubes of grilled chicken, for over $13. It was definitely not worth the money, it was what you would imagine a diner, side salad to be, and did not have enough chicken for the price. Overall, still very happy with the experience, and it was a great spot, but just be careful what you order! Some things are far and beyond better than others! read more

I've really been looking forward to eating here. I've heard good things and read good reviews. I had really high hopes. The restaurant is really cute and in a great location. It's clean and the servers were attentive and helpful. No problems there. The menu is limited though for a high price. Most things you either get meat or veggies. At the most you can get meat and onions. I chose the B.E.A.S.T. sandwich which is bacon, egg, avocado, spinach, and tomato with mayo and a side of hash browns. I expected more. The hash browns were under seasoned. Nothing spectacular. The were cooked perfectly though with a great crisp and nothing mushy. The sandwich though just didn't stand out in taste... except for the butter. The whole thing was overpowering with butter. Between each bite I had to wipe my hands and face. It was way too much. I could taste butter over every other taste in that sandwich and there should have been some good tastes. My son had pancakes. A lot of vanilla and very sweet. Too sweet in fact for my son so we took them with us. read more

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Overall a pretty good place to have breakfast or brunch in Yakima. The menu is huge. Lots of options for both vegetarians and non-vegetarians. The ambience could definitely be improved. The coffee was pretty good. I had the savory crepes. They were well made, with a lot of fresh, well cooked vegetables inside, and a nice, hot, creamy sauce on the top. It tasted better with Tabasco, so those who prefer a spicier flavor profile would do well with requesting Tabasco / hot sauce on the side. Some of our friends were not impressed with their omelets. read more

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I'm am not a big breakfast type of person but I have to start trying some food out there. That being said, I do love me some good chilaquiles specially when I make them myself but I wanna explore what the world has in stock for me! This place location is somewhat hidden, but not really? lol it's right behind the cities main jail so you can't really miss it. The place is big with lots of space, good for coffee, relaxing, or have a nice brunch alone,or with someone. Service was good when we ordered but I must admit they did take long to bring out the food compared to when others after us got it around the same time as us. We ordered Chilaquiles, breakfast burrito, a kids French toast with bacon and sausage. Now yall know me.... I gotta have some spice in my life! Chilaquiles were good, tasty with some sweet taste to it but were not spicy at all. Burrito was huge! Came with egg, hash brown, bacon, cheese, jalapeño peppers and it was good . Overall this place is good for a once in a while type of situation, will have to admit it will be a while until I come back but definitely enjoyed the experience! read more

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This breakfast was really great. I love the twist on the standard fare that you would normally see. The machaca eggs Benedict was beyond expectations with the very best machaca I've ever eaten. The hollandaise sauce was perfect and not lemony. The machaca scramble was also good but not as amazing as the Benedict. The coffee was very weak but had a nice flavor. read more

Main Stop on the Ave - Machaca Benedict - American Near Me - Yakima, Washington

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Delicious food, big portions, cute decor, great service! Five plus stars. Friendly staff. Best pancakes we've ever had and the only thing we wish is if we were close enough to eat every week. read more

Main Stop on the Ave - Pancakes - American Near Me - Yakima, Washington

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Met a friend for brunch at the Main Stop On the Ave. First time for both of us while in Yakima and we were not disappointed. if you happen to be looking for a place for Sunday brunch, thisBig bang for your buck and very tasty eats! My only complaint would be the the turkey bacon... would have loved it more crispy but I also realize that can be a challenge. Hash browns, however, crispy and delish! Our waitress was very nice and attentive. it was just a nice place to sit, enjoy a nice branch and have a conversation on a Sunday afternoon. Check them out! read more

Food is great but be prepared to wait . They need to be honest with their wait times. 20 minutes is a lot different than 1hr. Staff is rude as well. You're in the customer service business, and people are spending their hard earned money to come to your establishment. read more

Decent. Prices seemed high for the kind of food they serve. Good enough Service but there made mistakes on our order. Very cute and nostalgic building. Sandwich was ok. I asked for the fruit side and it was banana slices and strawberries. Kind of odd but ok. Fries were just average. Coffee was just ok. read more

Main Stop on the Ave - Turkey melt - American Near Me - Yakima, Washington

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The good reviews brought me here but it was nothing special to me. The customer service was good. And large portions that could feed two, which explains $17 for eggs, hash browns, and pancakes . The carpet was filthy!! The food was meh . My husband complained the hash browns were not at all crispy. We did like the vibe though and the waiter was pleasant and attentive. read more

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We used to eat there every weekend when they were right next to my work and they never failed to give great service and super yummy food!

The staff is kind and very helpful. The owner is always around making sure everyone is having a great experience. This is the best breakfast in Yakima. People talk about the powerhouse grill, if you are 85 maybe it is great. But the flair and quality of food at the Mainstop is awesome. This is a gem that should have a line out the door on the weekend. read more

OUT-STAND-ING! Huge breakfast menu, charming atmosphere in a historic old Yakima district, friendly attentive service. Mr. Crankypants and I shared the scramble with ham, sausage, jalapeños & cheese. It came with the best hash browns I've had in lo, these many years and a couple of fluffy pancakes. We will be back tomorrow to try the biscuits & gravy. read more

I went there today as I was passing through for the 1st time. I was greeted promptly and seated right away the only lady working quickly took my drink order and brought it to me , that was nice . I asked for her recommendation on food and she directed me to the chorizo Benedict everything was fine . I got my food and immediately did the egg test , simply slicing the egg hoping the yolk would run all over , it did not it was however hard . I ate my good but it was honestly kind of dry I had to wash it down with the coffee , all and all not worth the 30$ read more

Great breakfast, brunch spot. The food was fresh and tasty. Service was friendly. Forgot the name of what I ordered, but the portion size was large and took up two plates... perfect considering I was super-hungry. It was an egg scramble with ham, bacon, sausage and japapenos, hash browns, and 2 large pancakes (separate plate). Washed it down with a coffee and was good to go for the rest of the day. read more