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    Riverside Cafe

    3.3 (64 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Quiet
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Chocolate chip short stack - can't see but there are LOADS of cc on the underside
    Bertilla M.

    A neighborhood diner without the crazy tourist prices. Will definitely come back again. The menu looked great but I wasn't feeling the interior yelp photos. I'm so glad I came! What looks like an old fast food joint has been updated to match its diner offerings. Food is good, too. :) As a CA transplant, I really miss mexican breakfast menu items such as chilaquiles and huevos rancheros. I was also encouraged by the fact that Mount Vernon was 30% Latinx. Riverside Cafe does not disappoint. The waitress was super friendly also. She was opening the door for an elderly couple when I pulled into the parking lot.

    Chili cheese Chill Fries

    First off this bill was too expensive for the quality of food we ordered. Chili cheese fries were lacking cheese and the chili was not good. The french fries were soggy and did not have salt on them. The clam chowder was OK but it did have bacon which clam chowder should not have bacon. Kind of reminded me of a potato soup. Chili cheese fries should not have green peppers floating around in there. We also ordered a BLT a burger but they did not have avocado and sent us a BLT on sourdough instead. I'm sad that I spent $80 on this meal. I would not return and neither will my coworkers.

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    Classic American Diner. Great food, prices are what you'd expect (insane like everywhere else in Clown World). The paper towel dispensers in the mens room dispense a normal sized amount of paper and not a tiny sliver like everywhere else....

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    Great service and it's a casual oasis. Prices are a bit better than the usual fare in this area.

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    11 years ago

    Hands down the best fish and chips in Skagit County. Reminds of the old Short Stop fish and chips. Order it you won't be disappointed!

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    Biscuits & Gravy is really good!! This is a nice place to eat in the middle of town. Lots of parking.

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    Calico Cupboard Cafe And Bakery - Mount Vernon

    3.7(667 reviews)
    1.1 mi
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    Calico Cupboard is one of those places that you NEED to go to when you're in town…read more When you get there, you just sign in yourself at the stand which is a good system so no one has to check you in when they're already pretty busy. While you're waiting you can go to the shop down the stairs or go to the dessert area right next to the waiting area to get some great desserts. Last time i was there I saw frosted cream cheese sugar cookies, and pies, and more. When you get seated there are so many great food options, lots of options, same with drinks. They are only open until 3:30 pm so be sure to manage time well. And don't expect an empty place, it's usually populated. Tight space, so scoot in those chairs as far as you can. Staff were laid back, and nice. When they're busy make sure to be patient with the staff, they're dealing with tons of other orders as well.

    If you ever find yourself near Calico Cupboard Café & Bakery, do yourself a favor and stop in--this…read moreplace is an absolute gem. We had breakfast there last Wednesday morning, and from the moment we arrived, it felt special. The outside is adorable, but somehow the inside is even more charming. There's such a warm, welcoming energy the second you walk in. Off to the side is their incredible shop, "Re-Feather Your Nest," filled with thousands of unique and beautiful items--it honestly feels like a destination all on its own. To the left when you enter, you're greeted by their bakery cases, and wow--there are more options than most bakeries I've ever seen. Everything looked amazing, and we were lucky enough to be seated right away (always a win!). The restaurant itself is two stories, and our table overlooked the store below, which made the whole experience even more fun. We started with their famous cinnamon roll, fresh coffee (with the cutest little design on top!), and freshly squeezed grapefruit juice--which was incredibly refreshing. For breakfast, I ordered the Calico Benedict on a homemade English muffin with corned beef--so good! And the country-style potatoes? Easily some of the best I've ever had. I couldn't even finish them and happily took the rest home...they were just as delicious the next day. My husband ordered the Breakfast Sampler with sausage and loved every bite as well. What really stood out, beyond the food, was how clean everything was and how genuinely happy the staff seemed. You can tell they enjoy working there, and that makes such a difference. After breakfast, we wandered through the gift shop and found so many unique treasures--big and small. I actually visited Magnolia in Waco, Texas a couple of months ago, and honestly, this is the kind of charming, personality-filled place that would fit right in there (and maybe even outshine it!). If you're ever in the area, I highly recommend stopping by--even if it's just to browse the shop. It's one of those rare places that truly has it all. A must-visit!

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    We're pleasantly surprised did not have a wait time on a rainy Sunday at lunchtime. They had plenty…read moreof staff keeping up with the comings and goings of patrons. There were some tables and booths. We ordered their house made chili to start and it was delicious and filling. My hubby ordered the Billy's platter. I ordered the chicken chimichanga. The food was delicious and generously sized. I really liked the fresh salsa, guacamole and tortilla chips with the chimi. The staff were all friendly and attentive. It's always nice when they keep your water filled. We took most of our main courses to-go.

    Well, I went at the end of a busy Saturday for them as they close at 2 PM I sat at the counter was…read morea fairly homie environment. Service was adequate ambience was good. The food was good even though the presentation was a bit iffy. I'll have to try the eggs Benedict next time I think that's the thing that I saw coming out of the kitchen that really got me because they had this huge slab of hashbrowns. It looks so good. I almost had to stay in order some more food, but I kept my senses about me and dreamed of maybe coming one day to do the epic 6 pound food challenge that they have there I definitely will be back to Billy's even got to say hello to Billy the owner. I like their collection of mugs and they even had a tribute shelf for those that have gone to the other side over the years... definitely going to visit Billy's again. If it's better, then, I may be onto something with this place.

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    I stopped in on "Black Friday" on my way to a medical appointment…read more The Porterhouse Pub was open and had a few tables occupied, so there was no problem getting seated. I noticed a bunch of slates with beer names and spotted a cider from Terramar advertising a Strawberry Rhubarb cider and decided I wanted to try that flavor combination. It was sweet with a little tart aftertaste. For my meal I opted for the Porterhouse Cheese Curds as an appetizer and the Spicy Crispy Chicken Sandwich with fries for my main dish. The cheese curds were nicely battered and fried and the housemade ranch was a nice accompaniment to the cheese curds. The spicy crispy chicken sandwich was only crispy on the outside where the batter was applied! The rest of the chicken was tender and juicy. So tasty . I didn't think the sandwich was all that spicy, but that would be my fault because I eat jalapeno like candy and routinely use habanero hot sauce on my food. Even though I didn't think it was all that spicy I did enjoy the flavor and crunch of the sandwich. There was a bunch of steak fries served with my sandwich. Excellent fries, but way too many for me to eat them all. I think I probably ate only 1/4 of them!! I was very tempted to order a slice of the chocolate cheesecake with housemade fudge for dessert, but I was stuffed by my appetizer and meal.

    Stopped in here for a late afternoon snack with my daughter on Shop Small Saturday, and we had such…read morea nice time. I had been here years ago, but not in quite awhile. The service was fast and friendly, and the prices were super affordable. I especially appreciated that they had one of my favorite seltzers, from Stemma Brewing, on tap! We enjoyed a couple of appetizers. The calamari was crispy and delicious, and served with a side of tasty aioli. Although not quite enough aioli, as we ran out about half way through the calamari and had to order more. (Tbh I was kinda surprised when I saw they had charged us for the "extra" aioli.) The hot artichoke dip was good, too, though the portion was pretty small for the price. I'd come back again, but maybe during happy hour as it might be a better value.

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    I love The Office Tavern! The restaurant is beautiful with lots of indoor and covered outdoor…read moreseating to accommodate the single diner to a party of 20! The food is consistently excellent. I like to share fiery spinach dip or the epic pretzel! I crave the zesty asian shrimp, caesar salad, smash burger and street style carnitas tacos! The fries are now cooked in tallow and the tartar sauce is a perfect accompaniment! I go at least weekly. The bartenders make amazing craft cocktails. They have happy hour all day on Mondays and 1 to 6 the other weekdays. And where can you get a Coors Light for $3!

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