This is a simple but truly charming privately owned hole in the wall restaurant in a generally nondescript strip mall. The breakfast was very good - particularly the hashbrowns, which were among the freshest and most uniquely prepared that I've ever enjoyed - and the personalized friendly service was second to none. It is understandably a favorite with the locals, so you may have to wait a bit for a table to open up. Rest assured that, if only based on the breakfast I very much enjoyed, that wait will be well worth it. Hungry? Go here! You won't be disappointed! read more

My wife and I ventured out to moonrise Café on a spot to have brunch in Lakewood. It's a very quaint and warm spot where we sell welcome. Well, I've had the club sandwich which she said was very good and I'll tell you what happened from the looks of it it was definitely good. I had the pastrami Benedict, I will say that that missed the mark. There are two reasons that really miss the mark. One of them was the hollandaise sauce, which was extremely runny and a very pale yellow, which told me that they added too much liquid to it, and there wasn't enough fat or it was just a powdered mix and they over mixed it, and it had no flavor to it. The main reason I was disappointed was the pastrami they used, they used deli, sliced pastrami and chopped it up. If you're going to have a pastrami Benedict on your menu, make sure it's actual pastrami chunks and it is tender. The deli pastrami did not have any flavor to it. I asked our server about it and she said that one of the other girls that worked there really liked it and she ate it all the time, but it was too spicy for her. I will tell you right now. There was literally no spice to that dish at all nor was there seasoning. I would go back and try something different as everything else on the menu looks good and I give every breakfast restaurant at least two tries. read more

Moon Rise Cafe - Pastrami Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lakewood, Washington

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Absolutely delicious! I genuinely think this is the best breakfast I've ever had. Everything came exactly how I ordered it. Friendly service, as well. If I had to pick one thing that stood out the most, it'd be the hash browns. Give this place a try! read more

Moon Rise Cafe - Classic breakfast (bacon and two eggs with hash browns and a homemade biscuit) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lakewood, Washington

The drinks and breakfasts were great. I would give this place a 3.5-4 if could because it would be great to have condiments not in plastic containers but overall very tasty! The food we ate was delicioussssssssss!!! It is out of our way but if I was in this area I would come again. It's in a strip mall type of building next to the DMV. Nonetheless, it was busy and packed! Signs of a great spot. read more

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I ate at this restaurant with a newly-made friend, and we ordered meals that were very filling. I only paid about $44 total with tip included for both of our meals, and I was very satisfied. The food was hearty, and there was nothing that I could really complain about. We were both quiet while eating because it was just that good. I would say that this is the best restaurantthat I went to in Lakewood, especially for the portion size with the carbs in your combo meal. I did not try the coffee myself, but my friend had a regular latte and did not have any standout comments -- it seemed just fine. We went during brunch hours, and the restaurant was pretty busy. There was maybe a 10-minute wait for a standard table, but we opted to sit at the bar area, which seats about 6 people. The staff were very attentive. They made sure that our water was refilled, condiments were available, and we were updated on how long the food would take. Our meals took about 30 minutes, but the kitchen clearly takes the time to ensure each dish is well-prepared. Parking was decent. They have designated spots for the restaurant -- about 3 of them at the front -- which is helpful given how busy the area can get. By the time we left around 1300 or 1PM, there was a line of maybe 8 people, so I recommend going earlier in the brunch window, like 1100 to 1200, or 11AM to 12PM The only downside that I noticed was that the space felt a bit tight. Navigating between tables was tricky. You could hear conversations from nearby diners, and getting to the bathroom required frequently saying "excuse me." It would be nice if the layout allowed for a bit more room, either by removing a table or reorganizing the seating. read more

Moon Rise Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lakewood, Washington

DO NOT SKIP THIS PLACE! Traveling from out of town for a few days and my son wanted breakfast. A quick search found Moon Rise Cafe, and so glad we went. Cozy, hometown diner feel with limited seating as it's a single space in a strip mall. Friendly staff with helpful recommendations. I had the Monte Carlo at the recommendation of our cute waitress. My son had the meat omelet. Hash browns are heavenly! Hot Cocoa shouldn't be skipped even if it's warm outside. My son even asked to go back, but unfortunately they weren't open on Sunday. If I'm ever back in the area, I promise to be back! read more

Moon Rise Cafe - Monte Carlo Sandwich, heavenly hash browns and hot cocoa! Monte Cristo Sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lakewood, Washington

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This is our favorite breakfast place. The staff are always friendly and the food is delicious. The establishment is owned by locals who grew up in Lakewood so you feel good about spending your money here. The atmosphere is laid back and always clean. I recommend the Monte Cristo sandwich, it sounds odd on paper but it is so good! read more

Moon Rise Cafe - Monte Cristo and biscuits and gravy - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lakewood, Washington

Ooooh, we love Moon Rise! Full disclosure, I know the owners, but I did not meet them until after we had tried Moon Rise. My favorite dish here is the biscuits and gravy, I get it with an egg on the side. Enjoy that with some coffee and it's weekend breakfast/brunch perfection! A while back they moved to a smaller location and I was skeptical but honestly, it's so warm and wonderful here and the environment is so great that squeezing into a smaller space doesn't bother me a bit! I love the small-town cafe feel of this place. We'll be back again and again for their coffee, warm food, and excellent service! read more

If you want a hearty breakfast or brunch, this is the spot! The service was impeccable even with it being so busy. It was crowded but never too noisy. I would definitely come back here for brunch/breakfast! read more

Moon Rise Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lakewood, Washington

Just moved to the area for work with the Army, and Moon Rise Cafe was the first place we hit up for breakfast. It's in a shopping center in Lakewood, so parking is shared. We got lucky and parked right in front. The staff greeted us warmly and merged tables to fit our group of six. We waited about 5-10 minutes--not a big deal. I ordered the Monte Cristo with house fries, and it was delicious! The portions were huge. Their biscuit with gravy was decent too. One area for improvement would be for the staff to be more courteous, hospitable, and friendly, especially when serving customers. Overall, I'd recommend this place and I'll definitely be back. read more

Moon Rise Cafe - Monte Cristo - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lakewood, Washington

The wait list was long when we arrived 30-40 minute wait, however we got in within 15 minutes. The service was quick, thorough, and receptive to minor change requests. Although they were super busy, the food came in a decent amount of time, hot fresh and so delicious. I definitely recommend this convenient breakfast place. The lunch menu looked amazing as well. read more

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Small little place that a lot of people have been talking about. The service really stood out. People are super friendly and the food came out fast. Hashbrowns are awesome and the eggs Benedict was really good. Couldn't ask for more for a little local diner. Definitely will be swinging back by again. read more

Some of the best best breakfast food I've ever had in Lakewood. Server was attentive and friendly. Decent portion sizes. Really good caramel macchiato. read more

Don't sleep on this place. Biscuits are quite good, nice flavor on sausage, gravy isn't too thick. Bacon is high quality and perfectly cooked. But the main event? THE HASHBROWNS! They are worth the visit alone. Angel hair strings, crunchy, crispy and yet soft. Are they deep fried? Did angels descend from heaven and make them? Who knows, but I will be back! read more

Moon Rise Cafe - Biscuits and gravy with scrambled eggs and sides of bacon and sourdough toast. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lakewood, Washington

Another amazing breakfast at Moon Rise! Kate D. was again her amazing self. She genuinely works to make your experience great every time you come in. The Cheesecake Biscuits (I was skeptical) are very good, we got the fudge one and it was delicious. The Moon Rise breakfast sandwich with their amazing sausage patty would make McD so jealous. If it has not been on your Yelp list to try, shame on you as this place is awesome in every way. read more

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Tbh I wasn't impressed when I came in because this is a little hole in the wall and the decor is a bit basic and dreary. Glad we didn't leave because this place has the hashiest hash browns I've ever had. If i had to guess at how they make it, I'd say they finely shred the potato so that it's almost stringy, then they throw it on the grill as thin as they can, flip it when it's crisp and as it finishes, they roll it up into a burrito, because the potatoes are crispy inide and out. This is the way ha browns should be done. The rest of the breakfast wass also basic, but satisfying. I ordewred the Classic Breakfast with sausage and it was a thick hand made patty of sausage and it was cool to see how much they care they put into it. Our waitress was lovely and the place filled up fast, with people waiting to get into this very small restaurant. Clearly this is a local favorite and it should be. read more

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We got there not long after open. It was a first time visit for us and we had heard mixed reviews. But, we're a try it ourselves mindset. They're a pretty small spot that seems popular. We both ordered the eggs Benedict. The English muffin was extremely difficult to cut, even with the provided steak knife. The hashbrowns were cooked that seemed to be thrown in a fryer almost to the point of burnt. We could smell them as soon as they hit the table. The hollandaise sauce was just meh. However, the ham was thinly shaved and delicious. I don't know if we hit it on an off day, but neither of us were impressed and not desiring to return. read more

Moon Rise Cafe - Eggs Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lakewood, Washington

The restaurant is small and when we walked in all of the tables were full. This is always a good sign. There were a couple of stools open at the bar/cashier station so we took those. Since I have developed this new intolerance, I had to order items separately. No problem at all for our server, Bailey. (Who is adorable by the way.) Scrambled eggs, sausage, patty, cottage cheese, and fruit. Steve ordered Choi's omelette, with sourdough toast, and cottage cheese to substitute the hashbrowns. While we waited, we enjoyed the happy atmosphere. Customers and servers alike. Diverse and comfortable. Since we were at the cashier station, most of the servers had to come around and they all seemed to be in pretty good moods, which says a lot about a workplace and how it is run. The service was on point. We were getting coffee and water refills without even seeing it happen. When the food came out, it was all perfectly cooked and all of the ingredients seemed really fresh. I got fresh grapes for my side of fruit and they were just right. We're happy to find this place. It is on our list of favorites when we are in that area. read more

Moon Rise Cafe - Fresh fruit, cottage cheese, eggs, and sausage patty. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lakewood, Washington

The Veggie Eggs Benedict is to die for. There is not a single vegetarian cell in my body, but the presentation and taste was amazing, order some bacon or ham on the side! Staff were welcoming and great hosts! read more

We came here because the reviews here were glowing and we had to try it out. The first time we tried to stop by, it was super packed and they had an hour long wait list. We decided to come back a different day. Luckily, there was a day where we had to be up super early and came in pretty much a little after they just opened. We were greeted warmly by a hostess and then shown to our table with menus. Our waitress was very friendly and polite as she answered all questions that we had and gave us ample time to look on the menu before taking our order. We ordered an oatmeal cookie latte, blackberry lemonade, homemade Belgian waffle combo, gravy over biscuits and the Monte Cristo. Everything was cooked and seasoned perfectly. I was over the moon with the jam that came with the Monte Cristo. The interior is very cozy with the atmosphere of being inside a sweet mother's home. There are plenty of tables and chairs to accommodate as many parties as possible but they are a small restaurant that gets filled up quickly. Definitely will be returning to try out other delicious items on their menu! read more

The servers are very friendly, I was greeted with a smile which was very pleasant. The place itself wasn't super busy, I was able to get a seat very quickly. There are definitely some regulars that seem to love this spot and I can see why. It's a quiet, small yet welcoming place. I picked this spot based on its good reviews. I was able to order my coffee and meal quickly. The coffee was perfect. It was absolutely delicious. I did wait quite a while for my food to come out (as did the other patrons) but the food was delicious. I decided to try the sandwich because it sounded good and refreshing with the tomato and avocado. I also got a side of hash browns... more like a MOUND of hashbrowns which I could not finish but I saved them for tomorrow's breakfast. I loved the sandwich and the hashbrowns I could definitely see myself ordering this again. I will be back to try more items on the menu. read more

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This is a little gem tucked inside a strip mall building. You can tell that many people eating there are regulars and rightly so. If I had the time I would be here way more often! Food was all phenomenal. I was having a pregnancy breakfast craving kind of day and Moon Rise delivered. The hash browns are very unique and they actually cooked them veryyyy crispy, as requested. Sausage patty is the yummiest and biggest I've ever seen in a restaurant. We will be back, Moon Rise! read more

Moon Rise Cafe - Sausage patty, scrambled eggs, extra crispy hashbrowns (as requested) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lakewood, Washington

great staff. very welcoming and amazing food!! 10/10 experience. Place was good and has amazing music

Had this spot in my bookmarks and just happened to be in the area so I figured I'd give their breakfast a shot. The place was completely packed but was able to be attended to and seated almost immediately. These guys are on point, through and through. The service is amazing and can't say enough about how great the wait staff is. They're on the ball, hustling and bustling from table to table is a friendly engaging smile. Engaging in conversation while they're attending to everyone. Maintaining table needs regularly. I was impressed. Before I even got my check I slide a twenty over to my waitress. Told her that this is totally separate and just because. I also made sure to tip 40% before tax from my bill. They need to know that their effort isn't unseen. They're amazing here. Food was over the top. The hash browns are shaved almost like angel hair and perfectly crispy and spun into my fork like spaghetti. The eggs that I requested, over easy was perfect as well. They definitely know their stuff here and everything is priced where it should be. I was hoping for maybe a thicker cut of bacon but they cooked what they offered with perfection. I ate it all and was wanting more. Moon rise is a five star and should definitely get your attention if you're looking for breakfast in the Lakewood area. Enjoy. read more

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It was just "okay" omelette was strange in that the vegetables weren't cooked inside they were almost raw. Service was friendly, coffee was good and biscuits were excellent. Omelette was not good. Atmosphere is like a small diner, just what you'd expect. I would try it again but order biscuits and gravy or waffles. read more

Fantastic breakfast place. Delicious food that tastes fresh. Very friendly staff. We were in and out quickly. This is now our new fav!!! read more

Moon Rise Cafe - Pancake, Veggie with Cheddar Omelet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lakewood, Washington

"They definitely know what they're doing" - Husband This place has been in my Bookmarks forever, from when I lived in Federal Way. I'm so happy that I'm about 12 minutes away from them now. First, my Eggs Benedict with the Honey Ham was delicious. I do wish the ham was the thick--cut type, but this weeks. My eggs were perfectly poached. Watching Gordan Ramsay shows has made me a bit of a snob when it comes to Eggs Benedicts hahah. The main star here, is the Pancakes. We got it with blueberries. The photo may be a bit deceiving, it doesn't show that the bottom of the bottom of the pancake has a nice crispiness to it. Love that they put the butter on the side for me too. This is definitely our new Go-To place for breakfast when we have the same mornings off of work. read more

Moon Rise Cafe - Eggs Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lakewood, Washington

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Based solely on Yelp reviews we decided to try out Moon Rise Cafe for breakfast. Food was DELISH, service was great! We will definitely drive up to Lakewood for breakfast again. Portions were plenty, hash browns were so good: thin-shredded, light & fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside. Service was so welcoming, helpful and friendly. Super great service. read more

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Absolutely amazing food and service! If we lived closer this would be our 1 meal a day stop, as the serving was large enough to cover late breakfast and small dinner. Hostess was awesome, saying "perfect timing " as we were the last to be seated and served before closing. Casey was great! And I had a fun chat with another friendly employee about making pie crusts. Veggie eggs Benedict had healthy servings of avocado, spinach and hollandaise sauce on an English muffin with poached egg. Hash browns might be the best I've had. Very thinly grated potatoes cooked to the perfect crispiness! Run, don't walk, for your next meal!!! Check their hours as they are limited. So nice to have a great meal to look forward too. I need to try a lunch, but can't wait that long.... read more

Moon Rise Cafe - Vegetarian Eggs Benedict & hash browns - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lakewood, Washington

The food, the decor and people excellent! Never never a bad meal at the Moon! You need to try it and come back and come back. read more

A great breakfast place to try. Very relaxed dine in seating with helpful friendly staff. Good big portions sizes and affordable pricing. Would recommend there lattes and their rise breakfast sandwich. read more

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I have never had an eggs Benedict that made me feel like it was ok to smack! This was hands DOWN the best ever!!! I was moaning after every bite. Just disrespectful to my table manners. The service was very impeccable and the ambiance was cozy. This is a MUST try if you come to Lakewood. I'm really mad that I live 10 minutes away because I will never cook Saturday brunch again. read more

Super lil place located in the Lakewood Mall. Portion size is more then plenty even if your a big eater. You won't leave hungry. In our case there was way to much to eat and could have shared one meal between two of us. But now it's known for the next time when visiting family. Food was customized to what you liked and again bountiful. Service was a lil slower than other restaurants but I feel it to be from the cooks end and making your order to your liking so I'm not going to complain about it. Our drinks were constantly full as the waitress and assistant came by frequently to ensure so. Restaurant was calm and on the quiet side so it made it nice to be able to hear those in conversation across the table without yelling. Many people were known by name as they entered together into the restaurant and the waitress knew what they were going to order already. So it's nice to see it's a mom and pops type place and extremely friendly. The restrooms were more than adequate for those of us in wheelchairs and in the bathroom transfer from chair to facility's a breeze however getting through the tables is a bit narrow and makes navigation around them being needed to be planned out ahead of time. The pricing was fair for what you get. In our case It was $62.64 for the 3 of us and I failed to ask about any discounts being available. I normally ask after I've paid the bill so to not put any staff in an awkward position. I imagine if there's any it'd be anything but a veterans or military since McChord AFB is not located far from here. I'm sure they'd not make a big enough profit from the foods portion size and other costs for all the military coming in. My reviews are rarely a 5 star as there's always something that can be changed. In this case the only thing I can see to be improved upon would be access to the restrooms through the all the tables and chairs. I enjoyed the meal and whenever visiting the Washington State again for my wifes family this will be a place I'll return too. Thank you to the server for your kindness and making us feel appreciated while there. read more

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The restaurant is small but the food and staff are good. We had a short wait for a table and a long wait for food but it was worth it. The potatoes were crispy and the biscuits were huge. Enjoy the fresh jam. The coffee was a bit biter to my taste but their selection of flavored coffee drinks was great ( I only drink black) They do have high chairs and the place was Kid friendly read more

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What a hidden gem!! The food was excellent. The service was superb. Highly recommend!

What a super fun little place! Upon walking in we were promptly greeted and seated. Every other seat was full tho- so that's a clue in on their food for sure! The restaurant is tiny, so not entirely sure how they would do with larger groups, but it looked like they could maybe move tables together for parties of around 8. The restaurant was very clean and the staff was nice and attentive! My daughter and grandma had the plain waffle ($5) with added strawberries and cream ($2), and it was absolutely delicious! It was large too! Definitely worth the price! The strawberries they used, were just sweet enough and not covered in a glaze! Definitely delicious! I had the turkey cranberry sandwich on wheat with home fries! Literally the best turkey sandwich I've ever had! We also had some hot cocoa- and the refills were free! That never happens! Easy to say the kiddo was happy! Love little places like this! Supporting businesses and being able to share in reviews from one person's perspective is one thing, but seeing a lot of the same reviews shows just how awesome they are! Thank you for a great meal! I will definitely be back!! read more

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All this time living in very close vicinity I've been missing out! It was busy but not so busy where I had to wait for a table. The service is friendly and they just make you feel at home which I love. They are super nice and the food is great! I enjoyed the very thing I got and don't have any complaints. I love that they know their customers it shows that they are attentive and they care. Sausage gravy is a big portion I got the 2 biscuits and it was more than enough to split between 4 ppl. Meat lovers omelette was basic but good. Matcha latte was velvety smooth and sweet. Overall I gave them 5 stars because of the service and although the food was basic it didn't disappoint. Give them a try! read more

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Food was fabulous and brunch was served quickly! It was a comprehensive menu and the potatoes and breakfast burrito were great! It was a tad bit crowded but we also went during a peak Sunday at 11 time. They also sell apparel and I had to buy a 'resting brunch face' tshirt! lol cute and creative! read more

Moon Rise Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lakewood, Washington

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There's a reason this place is always packed! Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day (or anytime for that matter) There's a little bit of something for every kind of taste bud here. read more

This is a great little hole-in-the-wall restaurant. Good food, huge portions, and good service. You always know what to expect - the food preparation is consistent. I recommend it but leave room for my table. read more