Restaurant isnt the cleanest but it is reasonable for the location. The food is piping hot which is…read morehard to find these days and it tastes great! Staff are friendly in this small town

Driving through and stopped in this cute little town called Mossy Rock! We wanted lunch and we saw…read moreLemon Tree Cafe. Cute little cafe, right on the main strip. This is just wholesome good food. I ordered a French dip - which was really yummy. My son loved his burger. Overall- hot, fresh food, great service. I would highly recommend to anyone in the area to stop by and give them a try!

I'm just going to be honest...if you're looking for a five star restaurant this isn't it. But, for…read morewhat it is it's five stars good. The food was all the greasy spoon breakfast we were hoping it would be. There was one waitress and she was moving. It got pretty busy but she came back for what we needed. A middle of nowhere treasure!

A Hidden Gem Worth the Stop! We stumbled upon this place…read morewhile passing through, and I'm so glad we did! It's truly a diamond in the rough. The cozy, small-town diner atmosphere immediately made us feel at home, and there's plenty of seating to accommodate groups of all sizes -- we had a party of eight and were welcomed with open arms. The service was excellent -- our server was kind, attentive, and genuinely friendly. The food? Absolutely delicious! We sampled a bit of everything, from breakfast to lunch, and everything hit the spot. The tots were perfectly crispy, the club sandwich was massive and full of flavor, and the French toast was just right -- not too eggy (if you know, you know). They do close at 2:30 PM, so make sure to plan accordingly -- this spot is definitely worth the stop. We'll absolutely be coming back!

Update!! 14 years since my last written review of the Kettle. Since then: My mom has passed on and…read moreyes, it is her recipe that they use for the muffins. The original owners have sold out and it's changed hands a couple of times. However, everything I said in my last review is still true except of course prices have gone up, but they're not outrageous. Truly one of the best breakfasts I've had anywhere in the country/world and I've probably eaten at 2800+ restaurants for breakfast since my initial review here 14 years ago. I still get "my usual" Blueberry Muffin and what's now called the Meatlovers Scramble (add mushrooms). The current price is $22.49 (as of 2/1/25). A full order will easily feed 2 very hungry adults.

Friendly attentive service! They made us feel welcome and took good care of our table. We visited…read moreafter a bike and running race for a much needed refueling brunch on a Sunday. It was busy but it wasn't a long wait for our food. We enjoyed the brisket hash and got recommendations for a gluten free dish with omelette and GF toast. Perfect! Lots of locally inspired decorations which are fin to look at.

Creepy... I hate to be THAT girl but y'all who else gets MAJOR Criminal Minds vibes from this…read moreplace?? Me. I do. I do. Didn't stay. Couldn't have. Too scared lol BUT if you do, make sure people know where you are. And be safe. Lol it's got MAJOR scary Bates Motel vibes!!!

This is a house with separate units. Definitely doesn't look like any meals are served here, and…read moretheir sign doesn't indicate such.

Parking in the front on the street or a few spots behind, if you get lucky. Seat yourself and you…read morewill be greeted quickly with menus. We come mainly for brunch on Saturdays at 11:00 am (occasionally Friday or Sunday) and sit in a booth. Here about every 6 to 8 weeks and shocked I haven't written a review yet! Server / main front of house person always remembers us and is kind and super friendly, even when she's busy. It's a diner with reasonable prices - I've had the breakfast sandwich, corned beef hash, mix of Ala carte side options, main breakfast with meat, omelette or scramble... my dad usually gets the 55+ 2 egg Denver omelette and my brother will change it up, too. It's also kid friendly, if you want to bring a kiddo. Food is always good, I try to remember not to eat a first breakfast at home in the morning when we come out so I'm hungry. Nice to have a regular spot to go to when we visit where we know the food will be good and the people are nice.

Just passing through and stopped for breakfast. It's a diner type ambiance, with a counter area,…read morebooths, and tables, decorated with bears, woodsy things, and local pictures/memorabilia. Our server was friendly and efficient. It looks like she was the only server, with just one cook manning the kitchen during this mid morning time. My husband got the logger breakfast, which was way too much food for one person! He enjoyed what he was able to eat. I ordered the mama's portion of chicken fried steak and it was huge as well. It was ok, although I've had better. The meat was tender and easy to cut. She was happy to offer to make me a side salad instead of the higher carb hash browns and toast, so I appreciated that. Lots of locals came in to enjoy breakfast and were welcomed by name.

Stella's is officially our go-to spot for pre and post hike fuel in Cle Elum. It is such a cute…read morecafe with an incredibly welcoming atmosphere. The staff members are absolutely sweet, and as a major bonus for anyone coming off the trail, the restrooms are spotless. They have a fantastic selection of wraps and sandwiches, and everything we ordered was hit. The chicken pesto wrap was super flavorful and fresh, while the Santa Fe wrap had a perfect kick of flavor. The Peoh point sandwich was hearty and delicious, and the new girl salad wrap was light, crisp, and refreshing. I also love the fact that every single meal comes with your choice of a side of sliced apples or chips. It is such a nice, thoughtful touch. Whether you need an energy boost before heading up the mountain or a place to unwind and recharge afterward, this place hits the spot every time!

Delicious lunch and breakfast spot off of I-90. Stopped here for a quick lunch on the road back to…read moreTacoma after a weekend of camping and hiking. My Santa Fe wrap was delicious and really hit the spot! It was vegan so it was nice and light and was a great option for a fast meal. I also had the homemade Mac salad which was delicious. Their menu is super diverse with heavy to light sandwiches, lots of sides, chips, sweet treats, smoothies, and coffee. I wish I was more hungry so I could have tried more! The workers are super friendly and welcoming, and the decor is very cozy and home-y. I will absolutely return here for a meal next time I'm driving through Cle Elum.

Service was super fast! It seemed relatively busy when I went and there seemed to be one main…read moreserver taking orders with other employees helping take items out but we were waited and served very fast. The menu is pretty big, offering an option for anyone. Some of the food combos are really interesting as well. The vibes are really cute inside with a lot of nice decor. I'd definitely recommend as a new fun brunch spot and would come back to try more of their menu.

Ambiance is cute. Definitely a girly brunch spot that is welcoming of everyone. We had six people…read morein our party and were able to have a large table that could accommodate more people as well. The server was very kind and made sure we were taken care of. They were the only server at the time we were there, so she was busy with other tables but still able to make sure we had everything we needed. The food overall was good, heavy and a bit salty with the meats that we had with some of the orders in our group, but definitely hits the spot if you are craving breakfast food and a good time.

Food is always delicious and service is great! We can always find something for everyone here from…read moresweet to savory. Coffee is yummy too! It's a pitty my son is graduating this year as we won't have a reason to stay in Ellensburg and go to our favorite brunch spot! Will definitely stop in when we're in the area or passing through!

Cozy lil spot with some outstanding brunch!…read more The staff are amazing. I love that their menu highlights new options regularly. Best French toast options in Ellensburg!

Very friendly staff and consistantly good food. W4e come every year. You can't miss by ordering…read morethe daily specials on the blackboard.

Kiddo asked for a restaurant breakfast. This was just down the road from the airbnb and on the way…read more We got there when a large crowd was leaving. Perfect timing. Food was and fast. Staff quick, friendly and efficient. Place is smaller with a few things for sale in the front. If we come back for the observatory like I want to, we will still again.