As we waited for the ferry in Friday Harbor, we walked around and found a great ice cream spot near…read moreby. It was a beautiful sunny day and ice cream was needed. The server was able to take my order and ring me up in no time. I made it back to my vehicle and ate my ice cream with a smile.

This review is for the coldbrew. I love a coffee shop that can do dark roast coldbrew well. The…read morebarista told me that they used a dark Costa Rican bean, and it was a very smooth and strong cup of coffee. Despite there being multiple coffee shops right down next to the ferry, I couldn't resist getting a second cup before I left the island. If you like coldbrew and smooth dark roasts, I would recommend San Juan Island Roasters.

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.

The quality of the food is very good. The restaurant is clean and offers great views of a smallish,…read morequiet harbor. I asked for my egg dish to be well done and that was not the case. There was a charge for a cup of hot water, something we haven't seen in some time. Beautiful area!

We loved the food, ambiance and service. Beyond that, we had a unique and heart-warming experience…read morewith the personal help we received from the manager, Sarah Filer. One of the members of the crew got extremely ill and needed to be taken to the emergency room at Friday Harbor, a 20-min ride away. The taxis were unavailable. When we asked Sarah if she knew of anyone we could hire, she volunteered to drive us to the emergency room and did so immediately. She refused to take any compensation. So we are big fans of Sarah and Lime Kiln Cafe.

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 came for the coffee but can't stop thinking about the food! The baristas were friendly and make a…read moregreat latte. The breakfast burrito was "proper" with a house made salsa that is out of this world. Plenty of seating though would have been worth the wait.

The coffee was decent, donuts are good! I got the ham and cheese croissant which was good, hefty!…read moreAs mentioned before, it is Starbucks and I do wish it was a local ground. The ice cream looks really good but I didn't have a chance to try it.

Good little seasonal coffee spot with hot brewed coffee and espresso offerings…read more It is Starbucks coffee, which may displease others but I found it delicious and delightful (better than the Black and Decker coffee maker I have on the boat). It's charming and they also serve pastries and ice cream. Good service on a non-busy morning.

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.

Can't go wrong if you're looking for something savory or sweet. Great quiches, great pastries,…read moregreat coffees and even better staff. So friendly and welcoming. Stopped here a few times in the last week while vacationing on Orcas Island. Had a great talk with David during one of our visits. Have us lots of recommendations for bakeries down in SF and near Santa Rosa where we're from. A must stop if visiting Orcas.

I used to love my trips to Orcas (especially when I would come out to ref volleyball) but it has…read morebeen years since a visit since our family moved to Idaho. I was excited to visit Eastsound and did some research on the current food vibe. Being a caterer/baker myself I was super excited to check out Brown Bear Baking and "treat" our group to some of their bakes. Sadly we were pretty disappointed in 2/3 of our purchases. First of all, the sticky bun was underbaked, doughy with no spring to the roll. I will say that their "sticky" was delicious. On the other end of the spectrum the blueberry peach almond coffee cake was burnt and extremely dry. My daughter did enjoy her peanut butter cream filled sandwich cookie so, points for that. What makes me sad is that I am not sure when I will get a chance to return to see if it was an off day for them and also, food prices are SO high it is disappointing to basically throw away $15 worth of food. Lastly, I am not sure what it is...but what happened to "service with a smile"?....it seemed lacking at most of the places we patronized yesterday.

When you have the honor and privilege of boating with friends through the San Juan Islands, and…read moreespecially the joy of getting to stop at stunning Roche Harbor Marina along the way, you have very few options if you run out of snacks (or beer). Luckily, the Roche Harbor store is a handy dandy little spot that carries an impressive selection of everything from canned food to veggies to alcohol. Are the prices the same as you might find at a mainland supercenter? Heck no. But, if you're in need of provisions, this is one of the few easily accessible (by boat) spots in the islands to stock up and be on your merry way. The cashiers here are also incredibly helpful and friendly - eager to answer any questions or even laugh at your lame island jokes!

I LOVE the variety this place has. They have everything from grocery to fishing to gifts to beach…read moresupplies, Lopez ice cream sandwiches, an impressive cider selection, open 8am-8pm.