I ordered an egg white bagel breakfast sandwich. It was delicious and easy to eat. I would order it again. Great coffee too. I had an Americano. I like it black but some coffees are bitter and need help. No need for sugar or cream here. The new look is so refreshing. The upstairs seating is beautiful. I'll be back. With friends. read more

I was curious how new ownership might change this beloved establishment, and sadly, it was not for the better. The interior of the space was still reminiscent of what we were accustomed to, but that's where the similarities ended. The sandwich we ordered was fine, but it was not on homemade bread (and did not seem to have the same quality of ingredients overall). More disappointing, the baked goods we tried did not taste fresh - like perhaps they'd been sitting around for a few days. Definitely not what you'd have received under Monica's ownership. Also, at least when we visited, the selection was very limited (mostly danishes - which are not our faves). Overall, Old Town Kitchen is a pass for us. Time to accept that this is no longer Monica's place, and while it might attract a new following, I think those of us who loved the previous experience will probably have to bid a bittersweet adieu. read more

Excellent food and wonderful service! Love the morning muffins and quiche and scratch made breads! read more

Lost a 20 year loyal customer. I never leave reviews and it's a long one, but please stick with me as what I have to say comes after thoughtful consideration as a long time patron. I've been coming here since my son was born 20 years ago - when it was 'Monica's Bakery' - and it's always been stellar. Best tuna sandwich I've ever had. As my daughter grew up she loved the egg salad sandwich, and the whole family were big fans of the delicious cookies. The quiche was also fantastic. Everything WAS positively cravable. I'm so sad to report now that the new ownership of 'Old Town Kitchen' has officially taken over it's gone way down hill. No longer will you receive fresh-baked pillowy bread for your "sammy" nor can you purchase a delicious loaf of that same bread to take home. No longer will you find the exceptional baked goods you're accustomed to. There's no longer choice as to what's in your sandwich, no more "build your own", they're now only "pre-built". The bread looks impressive but is udderly underwhelming. Dry as a bone and unpleasant. IT'S A TOTAL DEAL BREAKER. There's now largely more bread than filling where the opposite used to be the rule. I actually felt the need to remove half of the bread in order for it to be edible. Had the bread been soft & fresh that would've been unnecessary. The filling recipes have changed too. The tuna filling was previously perfection and now it's very...meh. Also while I'm not averse to onions, I didn't need them or want them in my filling. No more are the tasty pickles that elevated the already amazing sandwiches. Now it's a bag of chips or a tiny, and I mean miniscule, side of cold pasta salad. It's like 3 bites worth. Also sadly very lackluster in flavor and texture. The cookies and baked goods were all just generic looking frosted things and none seemed unique or even particularly appealing. While change is inevitable, the hope for a beloved locale such as this would be at the least, the constant of quality. The new ownership has not only changed the name but sucked out the heart & soul of the place. Remodeling a building cannot compensate for food devoid of quality and great flavors. There's no 'cravability' here. We are so very disappointed that after loving a local business for 20 years it's been gutted. There nothing here worth returning for, therefore we will not be returning. I definitely cannot recommend The 'OTK' to anyone, least of all the local loyals who have come to rely on this establishment for consistent quality because sadly it no longer exists. What a shame :( read more

Monica's Waterfront Bakery & Cafe - Tuna "sammy" and teeny lil pasta salad - Sandwiches Near Me - Silverdale, Washington

Great food. The roast beef sandwich super yummy. Pricing a little confusing. Scone very flavorful and moist.

Swooped into town for a lil Seattle staycation around 2 and just wanted something light before dinner as we hadn't eaten all day. Walking in we were greeted by a jovial and gregarious man at the counter who was so welcoming. As it was later in the day, there weren't as many baked goods or quiches which I see they are rated for which is to be expected arriving late in the day. We ordered sandwiches made fresh to order on house made bread. I had my eye on the ginger cookie sandwiched with lemon frosting as well. The sandwiches hit the spot , light and refreshing to curb hunger until dinner time. Counter guy (sorry we didn't get your name you are awesome!) threw in an extra cookie sandwich, props buddy. Sitting there eating our sandwiches, we enjoyed the banter between the counter man and the back of the house talking about what they were making tomorrow. Wish we could've come back the next day for the mac & cheese, which they were talking about and sounded fabulous. TLDT; Cute little hole in the wall you might not ever discover without yelp. We enjoyed the banter between the front and the back of the house truly seemed like her family. We would definitely come back again. read more

See all

What a great little spot! Friendly staff in a funky but clean old building. The sandwiches are "build your own" with just one type of bread, thankfully it was house made and delicious. I opted for a avocado sandwich with lettuce, tomato and herbed cream cheese. The portions were perfect, ingredients were fresh and it was ready in no time. I really enjoyed it! I also had an iced green tea, which was made on the spot. Yummy as well, but I can't give them bonus points for the paper straw. If anything, that would be the only negative....and I'd hardly count that against them. I noticed they also had dog cookies - which I will absolutely buy next time for my doggies! They were adorable. And the baked goods looked great. It was a little late in the day when I was there so they didn't have the biggest selection, but what was there looked great. This is a great find - I'll be back for sure! read more

Monica's Waterfront Bakery & Cafe - Sandwich to go - avocado, herb cream cheese, lettuce and tomato on fresh bread. - Sandwiches Near Me - Silverdale, Washington

This place while small upon entering it's quaint and clean. There were signs for upstairs seating but we ordered to-go. Customer service was fantastic. Coffee and the quiche I ordered were delicious! I will definitely be back as I saw the large cookies; will be getting one next time when I try a sandwich. read more

Monica's Waterfront Bakery & Cafe - Dungeness Crab Quiche... OMG it was so good! Came with 3 large slices of orange & a roll with a butter. - Sandwiches Near Me - Silverdale, Washington

This was my FIRST VISIT . Ambience: quaint and very sweet . Very intimate! I walked in and was instantly greeted by a tall gent I ordered two bacon croissants, two mango pastries two croissants he added my name to the order Everything looked delicious in the storefront and my kids loved The special pastries! Everything seemed to be made perfectly. Only flaw : the green hair chick was rude . I just kindly walked in and politely waited to the side for my baked goods since who doesn't want to start off their morning perfect by supporting local businesses, and amazing ones at that! There was a gentleman beside me, who was seated and then got up I didn't know if he was waiting for his order .. The green hair chick put two boxes up in the counter and said "you , yeah you , * points at me * this Is yours" I wasn't on the phone , wasn't texting just was like wow .. worst chick to run in to . I'm like why put my name down if you're just going be unkind .. If I see that chick I'll just not go in .. read more

I love their food, and the treats are pretty awesome too. We usually sit outside, but they're always friendly.

Can't go wrong with Monica's. Love their filled chicken salad and variety of quiches. The cookies are just the best! You can preorder them so that you aren't disappointed when you arrive to find out that they are sold out! read more

Monica's Waterfront Bakery & Cafe - Variety of fabulous cookies - Sandwiches Near Me - Silverdale, Washington

Great quiche! Good burritos. Bakery products are good too... Really busy on the weekends (good sign!) read more

Bought some cookies to go. Very mediocre. The service is friendly and there isn't much of an ambiance to describe. read more

The food here is so good. One day I was talking to my dad and he didn't know what a quiche was. I have no idea how that is possible but I told him it's like an egg pie and we jumped into the car and we went to have some quiche. He loved it. It's flaky and so so good. I always get Monica's when I'm in town. read more

Monica's used to be my go-to place when I worked in Silverdale so I do have experience with their quality and quantities. I moved jobs and I hadn't been to Monica's in about 7 months so on a recent trip to Silverdale, decided to order lunch to go. Ordered the bacon, potato and cheddar quiche, almond croissant and an espresso drink. When I got home, I was stunned when I opened my to- go box and the quiche was HALF the size of what I have gotten in the past. Basically, take a pie and cut it into 12 pieces and that's how big the slice was. l found no bacon or even bacon flavor in the quiche, and 2 pieces of diced potato. The almond croissant was just like the frozen kind you can buy at Trader Joes. Frozen, proofed and baked. What happened to the amazing croissants from the past? And for this I paid $27 and a tip. Not worth it. Glad to see Old Town has added other eateries because Monica's is off my list going forward. read more

Love the sandwiches and desserts! The staff is friendly. I stop in every time I am in town.

Pleasantly surprised they had lettuce wraps which is great for someone like me that can't eat the carbs. They are very busy during lunch service and a line was out the door . I think it is because there is only one person taking orders and they aren't the quickest. Our food arrived fairly quickly... but I was underwhelmed with the lettuce wrapped sandwich. Much smaller than I thought it would be. But it was good. My mom had the egg salad sandwich, and again, while good, the portion of egg salad on the bread seemed very small. The cookies looked delicious... and the bread is house made, so the smells were divine. Most ordered to go, but they do have a lot of seating both inside and outside which was nice for those that just wanted to stop and enjoy their meal. read more

Monica's Waterfront Bakery & Cafe - Lettuce wrapped turkey and ham sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Silverdale, Washington

I ordered the bacon breakfast burrito. The burrito was an average burrito nothing that stands out. The fruit on the side was a nice little touch. I had a pumpkin latte and they put the coffee in a ceramic cup which is a big plus for me. The coffee was good but the pumpkin flavoring was not noticeable. The downstairs seating is a little cramped but the up stairs seating is amazing. Quiet and cozy with plenty of room and the decor is perfect. Lastly the staff was very friendly and helpful. Price was what you expect to spend at a local coffee shop. read more

Monica's Waterfront Bakery & Cafe - Latte - Sandwiches Near Me - Silverdale, Washington

The food was magnificent. I recommend it highly. My food was fresh. Tasted great and was plated elegantly.

Cute cafe near the water! The sandwiches are made to order and the bread is homemade!! The bread is so soft and flavorful. The Greek salad is delicious. Turkey, Havarti, Mayo, Avocado, and onion has been my favorite combo so far! Friendly staff and plenty of seating upstairs! read more

Monica's Waterfront Bakery & Cafe - Half sandwich + Greek salad - Sandwiches Near Me - Silverdale, Washington

See all

Great little hidden spot. Great sandwiches and coffee plus an insanely large tea selection. Tuna sandwich was amazing and not made with celery so total win. read more

Monica's Waterfront Bakery & Cafe - Tuna sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Silverdale, Washington

My favorite thing on the menu is the Mexican mocha. I have never been disappointed and I often see the owner helping out and being a friendly face. I go almost everytime i pass by and they are open. read more

It's a really cute place, and I wish I could tell you more about the quality of the food or the service, but I can't. I walked in there a few minutes ago hoping to get a cold drink on a hot day, and although I waited patiently and was very visible, no one behind the counter spoke to me or even acknowledged my existence. If you're going to brave this place anyway, be prepared to make a lot of noise to get any kind of response. read more

Found this hidden gem while passing through Silverdale on our way to Port Angeles and it was the epitome of a cozy, small town breakfast cafe. As soon as I walked in, the smell reminded me of being home for thanksgiving. The staff were SO friendly and helpful, and the ambiance was quaint and welcoming. There is a small seating area downstairs with additional seating upstairs. We got our food to-go, and were very impressed! My boyfriend got their ham and cheese croissant which was buttery and delicious. I got a slice of their crab, asparagus and mozzarella quiche. It's made with duck eggs so it was extra rich and tasty! Both came with a breakfast roll and fruit, and the staff were kind enough to heat it up for us before we got back on the road. I do hope to drive by again, because I would definitely come back! read more

See all

I think their prices are unreal. $12 for a small "And I mean small" cut of quiche? They give you a bread roll "Not needed" and slices of orange but $12 is way too much. I go to "Saboteur Bakery" in Manette. Twice as big slice and only $5. Made fresh that morning. And their baked goods are to die for. read more

Super cute little place. If it's busy, it can be a little hectic, but they do their best. Right across from the water front, we decided to check out a few options for our son who sails there on the high school time and sometimes wants a quick bite. This place delivered. While we haven't had much yet, we look forward to coming back and trying a little bit of everything. We got a couple drinks, a white chocolate raspery croissant and it was delicious. We also brought home a dog bone for the pups and they seemed pleased as well! The only slight negative for me would be that they don't have much seating, so staying to eat isn't always an option. read more

Been years since I first reviewed Monica's! Back when I had a salad with a baby slug in it! Lifted up a leaf and showed the woman behind the counter. Was offered my money back. Not enough when there's a slug! But I ended up drinking coffee there a few more times. Lots of times; it was nearby. So many places have come and gone; Monica's remains changeless. In the past, enjoyed being able to just drop in for coffee and a sandwich. Cooked food, though, was never great. And after the slug, didn't trust the uncooked stuff either. But mistakes happen. But hadn't been there this year (2020) because of covid19 keeping me at home. When I got an ad for pizzas from Monica's, even though I did remember they didn't make good ones, I thought maybe they'd improved over time. We ordered two pizzas for delivery during this coronovirus nuisance -- and got the free prize of two pieces of tiramisu (worst tiramisu we ever had! Tasted like Hershey's syrup squeezed onto dried out Twinkies). . Alas, alas, the pizzas are still as lousy as when I learned, years back, never order those. In this age of Thin Crust, they still can't make one. The four-cheese pizza is decent enough for flavor just not much cheese actually on this thick crust, so more like cheese bread. The mixed veggie had only one cheese, I don't know which kind, it was absolutely flavorless. Way too little red sauce on both pizzas, almost couldn't taste that either. And the veggies very thinly spread. So both pizzas have a paint-thin layer of ingredients. Update: Harassed repeatedly by the owner (as she does to anyone she hates for a bad review) so will never have even the coffee there again and no loss to me. Telling my buddies to keep away too, but sending face book folks to yelp to read the reviews with the owner trying to rip off the heads off anyone not particularly satisfied by bad meals, especially her assaults on G.D. and Jeannie N. which show a strong streak of malignant narcissism and accidentally funny as hell. read more

This place is amazing! I had the Dungeness Crab quiche and it was the best thing I've eaten in a long time! So yummy and flavorful! The soup of the day was tremendous as well. Smoky blue tomato I think it was called. So we'll seasoned! What you dream tomato soup tastes like! I also got a coffee and some baked goods--lemon blueberry scone and a Mexican chocolate cookie sandwich with cream cheese frosting...the textures and balance of flavors were delectable! Oh! And the service was delightful! And they even had great parking and a couple nice, covered, out-door tables for this Covid-dining-situation. read more

Monica's Waterfront Bakery & Cafe - Tomato soup, quiche, and coffee - Sandwiches Near Me - Silverdale, Washington

Order this: Cup of Soup + 1/2 Salad + tax = $12.52 *Soup of the day: Curry Pumpkin Tomato Bisque *Salad fave: Caesar or Pesto - Tortellini Tried coffee here, but I'm a bigger fan of their Strawberry Italian Soda with Whip of course Desserts are amazing but I'm not a big sweets eater so definitely can't comment on that but I do know that all of their pastries tend to be sold out by the end of the day and happy hour 4-5pm on weekdays read more

See all

Terrible Customer Service at Monica's Cafe. So disappointed! ‍‍ Delaney is the absolute worst! She was extremely rude to my mother and I while we tried to order our lunch on Tuesday, August 11th @monicascafe Delaney was very short and condescending with us, always cutting us off when we had a question about the menu. She had so much attitude and negative energy from the moment we stepped into @monicascafe To top it all off, Delaney literally asked out loud, "Would you like to leave a tip for the bakers and also for the birthday meal you don't have to pay for?" Way to make a customer feel special, right??!! Even after leaving a tip, Delaney proceeded to the mumble the words, "Ok, now I really need to get off work now." Ya think? Miss Thang, you should have NEVER come to work with that type of attitude and negative energy. You have no idea what people are going through and shame on you for putting your negative energy on us. Delaney is an absolute disgrace to your company @monicascafe and deserves to be called out for her poor customer service. My mother and I simply wanted to support our local businesses during the pandemic and order some takeout for lunch from @monicascafe Now we are not so sure we want to support this business any longer. And just to be clear, every other employee there was so sweet and kind to us. They even stepped in and politely answered our questions about the menu. It was specifically Delaney who was rude to us and just vile. Zero empathy and Zero Patience. ‍‍ Never Again! Completely disappointed and upset #monicascafe Update: My mother called to cancel her special order for a berry tart and requested a refund @monicascafe Delaney answered the phone and of course she gave her lots of attitude. She basically said the cafe was closed (over 30 min early). The next day my Mom also filed a complaint about Delaney via Phone and the owner Monica did not even apologize. She said she's never heard any complaints about Delaney before this. Total BS!! And to top it all off, Monica said she would send a refund check in the mail which took over 4 days to arrive. She actually sent a card (with refund check) which was very insincere and again, just basically took Delaney's side and just looked after her rather than the customer. She said Delaney was taking some time off to relieve the stress she's going through. Thanks for the refund but we will definitely NOT be returning to @monicascafe I suggest you do the same. ‍‍ Also, a more appropriate TIP to give to Delaney would have been: To actually have patience and appreciate your job, and treat your customers with kindness and respect! ALSO: Posting this here since Monica the owner blocked me on Instagram because she could not take any constructive criticism / negative feedback. Monica is delusional, condescending and insincere. She needed to be called out on her lack of professionalism and customer service skills! She literally did nothing to alleviate the situation. She simply refunded us for a pre-order we had been charged for and canceled (because of our horrible experience at her business). She's too cheap to refund us for the actual lunch that was purchased by us, and thus ruined by our experience at her business. Disgusting. Never again! RE: Reply from Manager Karen Oops I mean Monica: What a pathetic excuse for an apology. Monica is full of so many lies. She's literally making things up to cover her own **S. No one is harassing you. I am simply calling you OUT on your wrongdoings. You and Delaney. Monica is literally trying to make it seem like she's the victim here. No More Cafe Karen. Not today!!!! P.S. She never offered to refund the $ for the original lunches that were purchased, all lies! P.P.S. My mother and I both understand how the USPS works, TYVM. My mother was promised she would receive her check the next day (Phone call was on Wednesday, Check would arrive by Thursday). Check did not arrive until Monday. For the record, I was with my Mother in person when we were both mistreated by Delaney at Monica's Not So Waterfront Cafe. You were not in the room, Monica. And I was next to my mother on speakerphone every time she spoke to someone on the phone at Monica's Cafe. You can keep your money and your Snarky, Rude and Condescending remarks, Monica! Maybe if you learned how to actually provide good customer service and practice genuine kindness and empathy, maybe then your business would not be struggling during the pandemic (I've seen your sad emails). So again, Keep your money (and your overpriced and dry food), we don't want it or need it. And Just To Be Clear, It was never about the money, it was about the principle and the mistreatment / disrespect we received from Delaney and Monica at Monica's Cafe. You have definitely shown your true colors throughout this whole experience. (Monica Blocked me on IG, Reported me on FB and She had My Review removed from Trip Advisor). And we definitely will not be back! read more

See all

Great little spot to stop on the peninsula. Their Dungeness crab quiche is amazing, highly recommend! read more

Monica's Waterfront Bakery & Cafe - Dungeness crab quiche - Sandwiches Near Me - Silverdale, Washington

Great food! Baked goods to go back for! Long time business in Silverdale. Good people!

Just wanted a cookie , and they put it at the end of the lunch orders, so it took 30 minutes to put my cold cookie in a box and hand it over. Told them their wait was crazy long and they did not care, pretty rude actually. Don't go unless you have a lot of time to kill. Edit: Card was charged at 12:18 and I left at 12:45 when I called my girlfriend. Your system is wrong. It was just shy of 30 mins. You are right it was 2 cookies, a cupcake and a muffin. All from the display case that should have taken 30 seconds to grab. I said I've been waiting 30 mins for a cookie out of the case. She rudely said I'm very sorry as she turned her back and left. I said figure it out. No continuous yelling. Just a rude employee and a frustrated customer. I wasn't the only one with their eyes rolling at the wait. But thanks for finding time to jump on here to try to shame a customer instead of making it right. read more

This is probably the best kept secret in town. Best homemade blueberry danish I've ever had and an amazing iced latte. Excellent gluten free macaroons and peanut butter cookies. My new favorite spot! read more

Monica's Waterfront Bakery & Cafe - Latte, flavored sparkling water - Sandwiches Near Me - Silverdale, Washington

Always get vegan vanilla/confetti cakes for my kids special occasions and they are delicious and beautiful. I couldn't be more pleased with the bakery, the cake, the service and awesome staff Still living Monica's and the cashback system with the gift cards is awesome and the suspended coffee program read more

Stopped by here while exploring the area. Sandwich was incredibly fresh and delicious, and service was quick. The baked goods looked great too. read more

Only place i know where i can get pumpkin spice lattes in summer!! The service is always great, it does get busy sometimes but it's worth it! the outdoor seating is also very nice with the beachfront close by. Definitely recommend! read more

We are super glad we stopped in to check out this amazing little bakery/cafe while we were doing business in Silverdale. We both has delicious breakfast burritos which they heated for us and came with fruit (what a lovely surprise). We also bought a loaf of wheat bread that had just been taken out of the oven. Oh, did I mention the shortbread cookies we bought for later...they may not make it until later! We will definitely be back and Monica's Waterfront Bakery has been added to our destination short list! Thank you! read more

November 25, 2022: I ordered their complete Thanksgiving dinner for six. Everything was delicious! The best Thanksgiving dinner I have had in years. the portions were generous, so we had plenty to share, plus leftovers! The savory bread pudding was the best dressing ever! I really hope they offer this again next year. Thank you to Monica's staff. read more

Monica's catered my daughters bridal shower and the food was great. People raved about the croissant sandwiches and the roasted veggies.