Very good bakery in downtown Eastsound with an impressive variety of delicious baked goods…read more Our favorites include the pecan sticky bun, double chocolate muffin, and the orange morning bun. Quiches are said to be quite good. Expect a line (more often than not, out the door) and a healthy wait for service. Do check days and hours when they're open.

Food: amazing! Surprisingly. Lots of options but things may run out of you come later…read more Service: so kind. really cares about if you have to wait and tries to give you a good experience still even though you have to wait

I have had such wonderful interactions at Clever Cow. The owner is awesome…read more The young staff is so friendly and eager to please. The ice cream is out of this world. I really like that the staff is younger kids learning customer service. Good Job to all!

The smells ! I love Clever cow !!!! It smells like fresh waffle cones ! Thats because there ARE…read morefresh waffle cones being made right in front of you by the cute teens that work there . What a great first job to have , its very clear whoever runs it is training these kids right ! (Usually when i see a teen behind the counter I groan inwardly) Not here ! So sweet and kind and speedy service. Such a fun atmosphere!!!

We had dinner at New Leaf Cafe, we made the reservation a couple days earlier. The views are…read moreamazing, we got to enjoy the view while waiting for our table. We got Wild Mushroom strudel to start, then got Pasta alle Vongole, and Lamb risotto. The Wild Mushroom strudel was good, loved the mushroom filling. The Pasta alle Vongole and Lamb risotto were both good. We finished with Chocolate Hazelnut cheesecake, we loved it. It was a great end to our meal.

I'm extremely bummed to leave such a low score. My wife and I had high hopes this would be the…read morehighlight of our time on the island (food wise). The high points: The views! The location is wonderful. Water views, downtown, so it's easy to get around. Parking was easy and even though we were early for our reservation they sat us right away. The mids- when I made the reservation online I made a note about it being a very special birthday for my wife. I did not expect anything for free, but I anticipated they might at the minimum say something. Not one person ever mentioned it. The lows. The service, well intended, but under trained. I won't list everything but the prime example is once the food was dropped the server did not show up again until we were almost done. The food was sub par. We had Miso glazed cod and French onion soup. We weren't happy with either. By the looks of reviews, our experience was not normal. We hope it is just due to going before the tourist season starts. No matter the reason, it was a big let down.

Benedict biscuit was really good but too much for me. The wait was worth it. Small tables on gravel…read moreunder the trees was pleasant.

I really enjoyed Olga Rising so much that I went two mornings in a row. The wait was quite long on…read moreSaturday, but much more reasonable on Sunday, when there were more employees behind the counter. I ordered the Marionberry Matcha Latte - this was very good. It was on the sweeter side, since it is presweetened. I ordered a regular Matcha Latte the next day, and was able to adjust the sweetness. The Doe Bay Biscuit was excellent. I got it without cheese and it still held up great. They also have a ton of pastries to pick from. I got the Black Tahini Sesame Tea Cake.

Last knight, we celebrated our 39th wedding anniversary. We call ahead and made a reservation with…read morea special request of being seated by a window with a view. The table that was given to us, had the most incredible and breathtaking view. Our server's name Lauren L., Gave us a wonderful experience. Her service exceeded our expectations. Thank you Lauren!! Next time we visit the island make sure that we'll look for you. Food was out of this world.

Mmmm! Coming from the desert of AZ we needed seafood! The crab cakes hit the spot! To die for with…read morethat aioli. The fish and chips were based just enough and had great flavor. The clam pot was packed with buttery goodness. Also,i we enjoyed being able to watch some world cup soccer games as well

I absolutely love this little market! So cute and quaint and actually, I had the best espresso I've…read morehad on the island! Go figure

I spent the summer flying for San Juan Airlines and I would often find myself on Orcas Island…read moreneeding to get some food. I frequented their soup and hot bar and I was always left satisfied. They had good options, ranging from ribs, corn dogs, orange chicken, and taquitos, as well as different soups. Unlike everywhere else on Orcas Island, the food here was always a good price ans didn't feel like expensive, "island pricing". I understand many people come here to shop and I can say that the grocery prices seemed to be comparable to prices you'd find on the mainland at Fred Meyer. The staff was always nice and friendly and the store itself was clean, well kept and organized. Sitting right in the heart of Eastsound makes it quite convenient as well. I definitely appreciated the sitting area to eat my food from the hot bar in the front of the store. My only major gripe was though they had wifi, no employee over my months of visiting was ever able to recall what the password was to access it which I found quite annoying. Otherwise, its a good store with a good hot bar for a quick lunch!

The best part of this meal was the wait staff. The young lady serving us and talking us through…read morethe menu was friendly and helpful. The food was fantastic. On the expensive side but worth it. My favorite was the scallop crudo and the steamed clams. Oh and they make a mean cocktail.

Having just arrived in Orcas Island, we heard many rave reviews about Matia. I would say I wasn't…read moretoo impressed, but I liked the food. We ordered the Birria Foccacia and Scallop Crudo. We came here thinking they would have actual meals, but the stuff we ordered, especially the Scallop Crudo, left us still hungry. The Birria Foccacia looked and tasted good, but not so reminiscent of actual Birria, as the consommé served with it tasted just like taco seasoning broth, no tanginess, such as lime or cilantro, added to it. With the Scallop Crudo, I would say they called it Vietnamese Nuoc Cham sauce, but I think they were actually thinking of the Lao Jeow Som. Sauce for the Scallop Crudo was delicious, though. I loved how fresh the ingredients were. For drinks, I got a mocktail of their Amaretto, I think. I liked the drink, it tasted very cozy for the weather. Overall, dishes are all farm to table here. That's why it is priced the way it is, but perhaps I wish there were just more to eat.

This is one of the fewer food options available late, so we were fortunate to go here after a ferry…read moredelay! The downstairs lounge is 21+ but offers ample seating and a great view of the water. We were able to find a table for 6 people. The menu is limited in the lounge, but decent. I ordered a hamburger with fries. The fries were really good. I also ordered a red wine - I like that they have 6oz and 10oz options. It was very busy Friday evening, so it took quite a while to get our food. They mentioned having a small kitchen. I hope they are able to improve on this soon.

I've been here a few times now since I've been on island and absolutely love the vibe and the…read moreambience having the window seat! The food is awesome, but this review is really about Bailey! That girl! I hope they appreciate her there because she was just awesome and so hospitable and cared to our every need and was so quick with everything we wanted! Just love that girl! Hopefully I'll be back one or two more times before I leave. I might have a few pictures from my first visit, but I keep forgetting to take any! Sorry.

I really enjoyed the food here. There was the beer garden as well, which was quite nice for the…read moresummer! I ordered the leg & thigh chicken with the cucumber/tomato salad and slaw on the side. It really had a good farm-to-table feel to it all. The chicken was cooked just right and not at all dry. The picnic tables outside are lovely to sit at. Would recommend for groups!

What a great spot! We came just after opening and were blown away by the high quality selection. We…read moregot the chicken with two sides, and everything was delicious and so fresh. We tried the Mac & cheese and the smoked beats, and we'll be thinking about the beets for a while. Our friends were equally impressed with the chicken fat roasted potatoes and the soup! Great lunch spot on a rainy day. Would love to visit when outdoor dining is an option!

Really tasty Mexican food in a beautiful setting. Birds chirped in the grape vines as we ate. I had…read morea really delicious mezcal maguerita and generously chunky fish tacos. The server was polite and efficient despite a busy evening.

Honestly I didn't expect to find such delicious Mexican on Orcas Island. My wife loved the Loma. I…read morefound the short rib amazing. It fell apart. I believe the sauce was a chocolate mole. There was a lot of care in this dish. Service was friendly and caring.