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    Sweet Retreat & Espresso

    4.6 (50 reviews)
    Open • 5:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Bacon & Bacon/Sausage burrito
    Raven D.

    This was the cutest little coffee shop! You can tell the locals love this place and it's their hidden gem. The owner is very witty and puts a smile on all the customers faces. We were visiting Friday Harbor for the first time and this place makes me want to be a local! Absolutely loved the feel! I ordered a breve English toffee and it hit the spot! The breakfast burritos were also the best way to start the day. I recommend this place for anyone wanting good and quick coffee/breakfast. :)

    Ice cream cone
    Tom O.

    Amazing little place. The absolute best breakfast sandwich I've ever had. The almond latte was also excellent. Also the huckleberry ice cream cone was the bomb. A++++ Nice people, good prices and quick service.

    Susan C.

    Great place for a quick bite and latte. The firefighters war here and that was good enough for me. Friendly staff and quick service. The best bite was the croissant breakfast sandwich. Add the potatoes for 50 cents more. Great latte. They know everyone in town.

    Breakfast Sandwich on Ciabatta

    Don't let the little shop in the alley way fool you. Fast service, great breakfast for the price, and friendly staff. No outdoor seating, so take your breakfast to go, but perfect to eat and stroll around town. Add the chipotle sauce to your sandwich, delicious!

    Everything bagel breakfast sandwich with sausage, egg, potatoes, and sauce.

    OMG! This is our new favorite place in Friday Harbor. Our group ordered a variety of breakfast sandwiches that were cooked to perfection. Not only that, but the service was quick and the owner Dave and his daughter were both extremely friendly. We ordered the Lotus energy drink and an iced white mocha that were both delicious. The breakfast sandwich with potatoes and Dave's sauce were a personal fave. Definitely coming back!

    Sunny days are for ice cream and iced coffee
    Kelli K.

    The owner was so welcoming! The drinks were right on too. White chocolate mochas and we will be coming back JUST to try his breakfast sandwich. Asked a few local girls about the breakfast and they unanimously said they love this place. I'm so impressed by the love they put into everything they prepare.

    Everything bagel with bacon egg and cheese plus potatoes and chipotle mayo

    You have to get a breakfast sandwich here!! And make sure to get the chipotle mayo sauce and potatoes in it - OMG. Iced coffee and smoothies were also unreal. Seriously - if you're deciding where to eat while on the island this is the place. Owner was super nice and friendly as well

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    Wonderful experience! Such a cute coffee place to order quick to go breakfast. The breakfast sandwich with croissant, eggs, cheese, and potato was delicious. The guy in the kitchen was so nice and friendly. We were impressed at how fast they were able to get breakfast sandwich and coffee to us. Definitely would come back.

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    Joshua D.

    I prefer the Doctor's Office for ice cream in Friday Harbor, but SR&E is still pretty good, depending on what you get. Go with the chocolate espresso almond or something like that. This place closes way too early, especially given that you'd likely be going there after dinner for dessert. However, they actually took our order and got us ice cream cones after closing just because we happened to walk by looking at the sign. Very nice! That's one lesson learned about the Pacific Northwest... closing and opening times are very much just general guidelines.

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    1 month ago

    Yummy breakfast sandwich. Get it on ciabatta! It was delicious. Good service too. Would come again

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    Great coffee best breakfast sandwich ever! Perfect in every way. They even had adorable outdoor seating

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    Best breakfast burrito in 5 counties and come with some of the best service in the state.

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    The staff was so much fun! Food and drinks were delicious. Definitely worth popping into if you need a caffeine fix.

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    The chipotle sauce on their breakfast burritos keeps me coming back weekly!! My favorite breakfast spot in Friday Harbor.

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    They make the best breakfast sandwiches! I'd advise adding the potatoes and getting their chipotle sauce with it.

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    8 years ago

    Very quick service. The breakfast​ sandwiches were fantastic​​c. They just need a few tables and chairs to make it a great place.

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