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    Mike's Cafe & Wine Bar

    4.5 (263 reviews)
    ModerateBars, American, Cafes

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Quiet
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Cheese plate--excellent!
    Edward S.

    If you are visiting Friday Harbor, you have to pay a visit to Mike's Cafe & Wine Bar. The hours are kind of limited (4:30-8 when we visited), but absolutely worth checking out. They have a very friendly staff and the ambience is very inviting, with kind of a wood theme (and very cool tables). Needless to say, they have a great wine list. I just had a couple glasses of red and my partner had some sparking wine and they were all good. The real surprise was the food. We had the hummus platter and it was outstanding. Not only was the hummus absolutely delicious, but everything around it including the roasting vegetable and the pita was just perfect.

    Conner J.

    If you are going to the San Juan islands, go to Mikes Cafe and wine bar! We have gotten recommendations from both travelers and long time locals for a while now and finally found our way over to Friday harbor to give it a shot and it did not disappoint. It is very apparent that time and effort goes into getting good ingredients, great staff, great presentation and great taste. Everything we had was very flavorful and almost too beautiful to eat. This place is 100% vegan but it is not even noticeable to those use to the alternative. We went with some skeptical friends who ate their words when we ordered, (in fact if we had time before they closed they were going to order more). They have vegan alternatives that are exclusive to the east cost (just going to show how far out of their way they go to get quality ingredients). They also do not just have food that happens to be vegan but great alternatives as well; I had the Ruben and it was amazing. Your ferry is most likely going to be delayed so you might as well spend those extra two hours getting great food here!

    Kel C.

    We have had a place on the island for years and have never been in because I was unaware children were allowed and also my husband was afraid of a "vegan" Menu. I had no clue there was an adorable patio out back and that we could bring the kids. We came in recently and it was amazing. We had the hummus antipasto app and I could Have eaten that all day long it was awesome with the roasted garlic and veggies oh heck yes! Between us we had tacos and some bowls and theand everything was so darn good. Can't wait to come back often. Service was great too.

    Crab taco (vegan , no meat at all)
    Cal C.

    What if I told you there is no meat in this place? We walked in not knowing they only serve vegan dishes made out of all the natural ingredients from the island. The moment I realized that the place only serves vegan dishes I was both disappointed and curious. After scanning the menu a couple of times I decided to order crab tacos and burger. Wow!!! I was so glad that I gave it a shot. Both dishes were full of great flavors and tasty. I forgot that I was eating the vegan food. Honestly the reason they tasted so good is nothing to do with vegan or not but the selection of the ingredients used for these dishes. I would totally recommend this place to both vegan and non vegan friends. They don't serve typical tofu based meat stuff. They bring out great dishes that happen to be vegan friendly.

    Nora S.

    Great all vegan menu. We had a hard time picking our food. We ended up getting the pretzel appetizer, portabella burger, and the "crabby" tacos. A couple of quibbles. The food is a bit pricey, but nicer vegan food usually is and we noticed that prices were a little elevated on the island too. Unfortunately, the food didn't knock our socks off. The crabby tacos came in a semi-crisp taco shells (I think they were actually baked). I didn't like the texture. My husband's portabella burger was pretty bland. The one item that was really good were the pretzels. They were amazing. I would come back for the pretzel alone. The service was on the slow side. I don't know if it was the server or the kitchen, although I think it was more likely those amazing pretzels being baked from scratch.

    Hummus platter was one of the best ever!
    Amber E.

    This little vegan cafe and wine bar was our favorite restaurant on the island, and we're not even vegan! (Well, 3 of the 4 of us aren't). We ended up coming here twice during our 3-day stay. The salads were wonderful - the Self Love salad was our favorite, but the Super Salad was really good, too. Tried the sweet potato tacos and "crabby" tacos - the sweet potato w/ black beans was so flavorful and tasty, especially the creamy sauces. The hummus platter was one of the best we've ever had, and the Szechuan bowl over rice noodles was spicy deliciousness. Check out the lovely back patio. They have some great wines, but the watermelon w/ ginger drink is really refreshing on a hot day. Big thumbs up!

    Pepperoni Pizza - so hot and fresh!
    Monica N.

    I'm amazed by how delicious this vegan restaurant is! Honestly a hidden gem, if I lived in SJI I would come here all the time. We came here super hungry after ferry docked at 3pm, and was welcomed by cheery picnic tables at the back of Mike's Cafe. The Pepperoni Pizza can hot out off the oven and while it's no NYC pizza, it certainly has its own charm! Crispy but chewy dough with all the vegan cheese and pepperoni that tasted just as good as non-vegan versions. If vegan food was like this everywhere, I wouldn't mind turning vegan! Eggplant Lasagna was a bit pricier but a great choice as an entree - my family absolutely loved it. Super fresh tomatoes adding to that umami flavor! Superfood salad was heavy on the dressing - my fault, should've asked for it on the side... but loved the mix of ingredients! The vegan chicken was actually really delicious, I might like it even more than some real roasted chicken - it wasn't dry at all, and shredded into small crispy bites. This is def something I would eat on a regular basis to try to be healthy.

    Mushrooms & wine.
    Tyson G.

    I have zero affiliation to the establishment or the owner. My girlfriend and I wondered in randomly. Very happy to have found this place. I am a hobbyist woodworker, welder and metallurgist. The decor in this place spoke to me in a way I cannot describe. The combination of burrowed live edge maple and custom crafted metal work was awesome to behold. Even if the food sucked, this place would be worth going to! But then we ordered. We ordered a mushroom platter which seemed a bit pricey at first but was worth every penny once it hit my taste buds. Very generous portion of curated mushrooms mixed in the perfect blend of oils and spices with cashew cheese and a layered pastry to serve as a delivery device. Bottle prices are reasonable and the selection is worth the visit alone. The food menu is surprisingly diverse and I definitely want to check out one of their pizzas next time. This place will definitely be on the list of places to visit every time I'm in Friday Harbor.

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    So grateful to have yummy gluten free vegan options on the island! It's healthy and tasty at Mikes! Thank you!!

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    We liked it here, the service was great, and the food was tasty. Always like to find new restaurants with good vegan food.

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    Medio Cafe - Chorizo Breakfast Burrito

    Medio Cafe

    4.8(62 reviews)
    0.3 mi

    This place is a charming cafe located in Friday Harbor…read more The food and drinks here were absolutely spectacular. We ordered a few lattes made with their in-house syrups, and every single one of them was incredible. We loved them so much we went back for them again and again over the weekend we were there. We also tried their chorizo burrito and donuts, which were both outstanding. I honestly want to go back to the island just to eat here again! The ambiance of the place is awesome. It is super kid-friendly outside, featuring a wonderful yard with plenty of toys and things to do, which makes it incredibly relaxing for families. To top it all off, the staff was incredibly nice, welcoming, and helpful throughout our visits. I highly, highly recommend checking out Medio Cafe if you are anywhere near the San Juan Islands. It was so good, and it's an absolute must-visit spot that we will definitely keep coming back to!

    I'm genuinely surprised by the nearly 5-star rating based on our experience…read more We visited around 1:30 PM and were told that hot food was no longer being served. We then tried to order a salad, and were told that oh also that wasn't available. honestly felt like they just didn't feel like making anything. The only real option left was smoothies and açaí bowls. We ended up ordering three açaí bowls for the kids and a smoothie. At around $15 per bowl, the portions were shockingly small--only about a quarter full with five banana slice and three strawberries. one bowl was missing almond butter. The protein* smoothie couldn't be made properly because they were out of the protein powder. They offered to substitute collagen instead - not the same thing but ok. no discount. no acknowledgement. I understand that restaurants run out of items occasionally, but between most of the menu being unavailable, the outrageous price for the quality of the output, missing ingredients, and the complete lack of an apology or acknowledgment, this was a very disappointing experience.

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    Crows Nest Coffee Shoppe - Pistachio Rose Matcha Latte (Oat Milk)

    Crows Nest Coffee Shoppe

    4.8(24 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    Very tiny and cute coffee shop on the island. The baristas are friendly and nice too…read more I came here twice during our visit to San Juan Island. Their Salish Sea Fog (London Fog) was my favorite, it was fragrant and perfectly sweet. I even got the same tea bag and tried to make it at home. My partner is a mocha lover, and he said their mocha was good.

    Tiny coffee shop with no seating but just an entrance and a narrow hall to order and go. The coffee…read morewas delicious and flavorful. I got the Third Eye Coffee and it has 7 mushrooms and it was quite earthy. The honey lavender had really delicious sweet lavender floral taste. The coffee was great but we came across a not great experience with a lady/customer in line. She told us to wait outside since the owner doesn't like when the coffee shop is packed as it made him nervous. We acknowledged what she said. The tone was rude and stated, "well, aren't you going to go?" But we were holding the door for her to go out first since we have manners. If what she said was true, I think it would be better if the owner had a sign of some sort so folks aren't scolded but this lady. I tried to tell myself she doesn't represent the coffee shop but it did make me just want to leave to another shop. When we walked by the coffee shop throughout the day since we walked around town, there were definitely multiple people waiting inside like we did. Sooo...

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    Rocky Bay Cafe - Chilaquiles

    Rocky Bay Cafe

    3.9(515 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    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.

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