The food was great. The service also amazing. It's just a very nice breakfast place with good…read moreacoustics.

This place is an excellent choice for breakfast. I eat a vegan diet and was able to create a…read moreperfect meal along with ordering their vegan sausage. The waitress was very impressive and she really did care about my meal, along with my husband's meal. We will definitely go back when we pass through town again.

This place is excellent. The service is top notch, we had a complicated split up order and Hailey…read morewas so helpful! The sandwiches are not just sandwiches - they're like experiences. Complex and wonderful - don't miss the melts! The kale salad was also amazing with Parmesan and bacon and lightly dressed, oh my! The soups are just as the rest, very flavorful and complex. Thanks chef! Weekday lunch it was quiet, comfortable with a great playlist. Thank you! We'll be back.

Delicious lunch! I loved the green godess melt. Large enough to share, especially since it comes…read morewith a side. (But good enough that you won't want to!) Service was great on the weekday we visited.

Truly an incredible breast fast place. Best food and good coffee! Tidy and clean place.read more

First visit was okay; second was terrible. For our second…read morevisit there were six of us and a dog. The dog wasn't allowed inside (obviously), so my wife sat at a table while I waited for food. She was told to leave because you must order before sitting. She walked around the block while we waited in line for 25 minutes. At the till they asked our party size (6) and said groups of six incur a 20% auto-gratuity. I said we were four separate groups and wanted to pay separately. They insisted we pay together with the auto-gratuity. Auto-gratuity is fine, but six is small for that, especially when they don't take table orders. You wait in line, they drop off food, yet you can't sit until everyone has ordered. As Canadians we'd sort payments later. They said "we're a small business," and the till worker gave far too much attitude for a take-out coffee shop with auto-gratuity and assigned seating. We finally agreed to pay together. They checked for an outside table. Two guys sat at a "for three or more" table with no one enforcing the rule. The worker returned and said no tables were available. I said we'd take it to go. We got our coffee and left feeling negative. Our friends also ordered to-go sandwiches, and were told it would be a 40 minute wait. While waiting they sat down. When it was ready the server held their food hostage until they stood up to leave (can't sit at a table for a to go order). Cute atmosphere, terrible everything else. Don't expect a pleasant experience.

Fantastic food, vibes and staff. Busy place!…read moreMaybe they will open a second location, say is Fairhaven?!? Still, so worth any wait.

A Wednesday at 8:25 am meant a 10 minute wait to be seated although 4 tables sat empty with dishes…read morefrom patrons who vacated more than 5 to 10 minutes prior. Coffee took almost 10 minutes to be brought to the table after we ordered--it appeared it was the bottom of the pot with grounds at the bottom--the waitress checked on us and a few minutes later returned with a new cup full of coffee and more creamer. But my wife's cup sat empty. Hmmm. At 8:39 am food arrived and tasted fantastic; as usual. It slowed with no one waiting to be seated at 9:08 am. We sat waiting for our check for more than 10 minutes. One noisy customer could be heard throughout the restaurant. Not sure what was so funny multiple times that he had to share his annoying laughter. It wasn't pleasant nor needed.

I had a really great breakfast here the other day with my friend Dave…read more Service was spot on, jams were excellent, toast and eggs were perfectly cooked, coffee was refilled often. 10/10 would do it again.

When I have friends from outside of town, this is our go to spot-…read more service so good people move out to Bellingham and this is the first place they want to go! Food is consistent and fantastic. Exactly what you would want from a market diner combo!

Used to frequent this place for breakfast back during my Bellingham days! They rebranded I think?…read more Food: I want to start off by saying the food is great. This following paragraph does not change that. I am pretty disappointed when I ordered the BLT advertised as served on house made Focaccia. And honestly the combo makes the $21 price tag worth it. But the BLT was not served on focaccia, instead a standard bread. Yet we received no heads up. Again, it was great but why was there no disclaimer? Definitely would not have ordered it had there been transparency because it doesn't feel worth it. Drinks: standard cocktails but really good. Definitely worth a try. Service: they were pretty packed but everyone that tended to us was really sweet. Ambiance: very standard Bellingham small shop vibe.

The food was good and so was the service. It is a nice place a little bit on the vegan side for me…read morebut still good.

The chowder was absolutely amazing, and all of the food was excellent. Everything tasted fresh and…read morewas perfectly prepared. The service was just as impressive--friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. Add in the beautiful waterfront setting, and it made for a fantastic experience. Definitely a 5-star meal and a place I'd come back to!

Food was delicious, seriously loved the seafood chowder. And the cod tacos were super fresh!…read moreService was quite slow but it was busy and it's a perfect place to see the view no matter the seat you get.

We will never come here again…read more Party of five turned away at the door of an empty dining room by two rude hosts, saying "I can't do it". You just lost repeat local business and I'll spread the word.

I love Bellingham Cider Company! It's been a while and I was in the neighborhood so I wandered in…read more I had forgotten how charming I find the interior--and this was on a sunny day! Meaning I actually chose to be seated inside. Staff were wonderful as ever--new people to me this time: helpful and charming servers, Maysen and David, and excellent barkeep, Marko. The beverages were top notch as ever. I didn't find an old favorite on the menu, so I asked about a drink they used to have into which they infused magically with actual oiled smoke of some sort. I don't know if I ended up with that, but they brought me the Seasmoke which was so extraordinary. I loved the dry Black Cherry Cider and one other whose name I don't recall (blond...and a little citrusy nice). Truffle fries were nice. Kale Caesar Salad is scrumptious. I couldn't resist adding some of their fabulous crispy chicken. You get a supremely generous amount of chicken for a bargain--I ended up with extra for dinner. Terrific place. Glad I happened by...

First of all, my server, Sierra, was perfectly awesome. She answered questions, was timely and…read moreservice-oriented, and she gave great food and drink recommendations. Wonderful food and drinks. I started with oyster shooters (Willapa Bay) along with a Lion's Tail cocktail. Sierra said the bourbon and lime complement each other. I wouldn't have thought so and thought it a bit of an odd choice. But she was right and I was wrong: it was fabulous. One of the most delicious drinks I've ever had, for my tastes. She gave me several recommendations for dinner. I picked the Jalapeño Chicken. It was luscious and flavorful, but the best part of it was my choice of Balsamic Brussels sprouts as my side--oh my! These were so delicious I ordered two more batches to have at home. Lovely espresso martini to end it all.

We were looking forward to trying The Black Cat after reading strong reviews. I had taken the day…read moreoff to have lunch with my wife, and we were excited to visit somewhere new. We were seated promptly by a friendly hostess at a table in DT Fairhaven, and our server was the bartender. After being seated, we waited a long time without anyone taking our order. We eventually asked if we had a server and were told it was him, with no apology or explanation. We ordered drinks and food, but after more than 40 minutes, we noticed two tables seated after us had already been served, finished eating, and were leaving. At that point, we asked for the check and said we would not be staying. About 15 minutes later, the server returned with our food instead of the check. We declined the meal and sent it back. He then asked if we wanted it boxed to go, which we also declined. His reaction suggested frustration rather than understanding. We never got to try the food, so we can't comment on it. The service, however, was well below expectations given the restaurant's reputation. This was lunch on July 15, 2026. We may try The Black Cat again in the future, hoping this was just an off day.

Tucked in the woods on the eastern shore of Lake Whatcom lies a hidden gem known as The Fork at…read moreAgate Bay. I have been coming to this restaurant since I was a young boy, attending special family dinners or just going to get pizza after soccer practice. Now well into adulthood I still find myself coming here with my wife for an excellent dining experience, any time or day of the week. This week we decided to go in for brunch, and I couldn't think of a better place to spend a dreary Washington morning. When you walk into this cozy little restaurant the smells of fresh breads and fried potatoes invite you into an elevated breakfast experience. Our hostess sat us down at a table almost immediately with the same friendly smile and welcoming attitude that I have come to expect from the staff at the fork. After sitting down and sipping of fresh squeezed orange juice we ordered two of our favorite breakfast plates. Chicken Fried Steak, and Corned Beef Hash. The Corned Beef Hash consisted two poached eggs sitting on a heaping pile of shredded corned beef that was both crispy and tender. Typically this dish is served with peppers and onions, but on this trip my wife opted out and the chef was happy to oblige our request. I can say from prior experiences that the peppers and onions are a fantastic addition to this mix. I went with the Chicken fried steak. A classic breakfast that requires a large appetite to face on your own! The cube steak was breaded and fried with the traditional seasonings, then covered in a house made gravy that was so rich and flavorful I couldn't put my fork down. I ordered mine with over medium eggs that were cooked perfectly, something that other kitchens can rarely get right. If you are a fan of Chicken Fried Steak then you must try this one! Both of our plates came with a large portion of golden brown home fries, and a fluffy biscuit served with honey butter and a peach preserve. Our server was extremely nice and very attentive. Although the restaurant was fairly busy she made sure our every need was taken care of :) I once again left the fork feeling full, and extremely satisfied. If the doors to this amazing restaurant are open, I will definitely be coming back again and again.

The Fork is just down the road from us and we continue to enjoy the stop in at the bar or nice…read moredinner at the table--it feels special, rustic, natural and local and the food is always tasty and the service on par--thank you Brianna for always bringing us smiles to our stop ins! The drive to The Fork .. such a nice feel and the views on the way superb!