On our last morning in Sisters, we met up with friends for brunch at the Cottonwood Cafe. We were looking for a local breakfast spot before heading home, and Cottonwood hit the spot. The table was filled with breakfast favorites. We ordered hotcakes, eggs, bacon, potatoes, and huevos rancheros. A couple of morning cocktails also made an appearance, including Cottonwood's version of a Bloody Mary and a rum-infused mocha. The huevos rancheros had a bit more kick than expected, but it worked. Our server was fun and easy to chat with, which added to the relaxed feel of the morning. Nobody rushed us, and breakfast with friends is one of those things that shouldn't be rushed. Will we be back? Probably. Cottonwood Cafe feels like a place where locals and visitors can both feel at home, and it was a nice way to wrap up another great trip to Sisters. If you found this review helpful, give it a like so it can help others discover a local favorite in Sisters. read more

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This is my third time coming here, and it has always been very good. It's usually a must-stop whenever I'm visiting Sisters. Unfortunately, this visit was very different. After we sat down and started looking over the menu, our very friendly server came to take our order. Before she did, she apologized and told us she had some bad news--they were out of a few items. Unfortunately, it wasn't just a few things; it was almost the entire menu. They were out of bread, buns, and lettuce, along with several sandwiches, including the Reuben. She even asked if we wanted to stay given how many items were unavailable. I had been looking forward to their amazing smash burger, but since they were out of buns, that wasn't an option. Instead, I ordered a parfait bowl with a side of potatoes, and my mother ordered the buttermilk pancakes. This situation is unfortunate not only for the customers, but also for the servers, who are left trying to provide good service despite having so many menu items unavailable. Sadly, this experience was disappointing enough that we won't be returning. read more

While we had a little wait before being seated (it is a very small restaurant!), the service was friendly and the food........GREAT! Everything on the menu sounded delicious, and everything the four of us ordered was, too. Everything was cooked well and presented attractively. I highly recommend visiting Cottonwood outside of weekend mornings when all such restaurants are at their busiest. In that way you avoid long waits and possible disappointments. But, DO GO. read more

Some of the best food my family and I have ever have! Great service and truly amazing homemade food!

This is my second visit and the food is delicious. My friend and I had the smash burger. She had the grits and I had the sweet potatoes. Everything was delicious. The burger was juicy and cooked to perfection. The lettuce and tomatoes were fresh. The grits and potatoes were also good. The restaurant is cute and cozy. The service was okay. I will return because of the food quality. read more

The Cottonwood Cafe - Smash burger and sweet potatoes - Cafes Near Me - Sisters, Oregon

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What a hidden gem in Oregon! The food portions were generous and the prices were very reasonable. Everything we ordered was delicious and well worth it. The service was friendly and attentive throughout our meal, which made the experience even better. The decor had a charming and cozy! We sat next to a bookshelf filled with old recipe books, which added a unique and homey touch to the space. Overall, a great find. Would definitely come back next time I'm in the area! read more

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If you are in the mood for a homey vibe, cute dishes, and laid back cafe, this is your place. We got there at 8 when they opened and were seated right away. The waitress let us know she was the only one and the other waitress wasn't there yet. Seemed like just having one person really backed up the process since when we left people were waiting outside. I ordered the blackstone which came with a fried tomato, lemon spinach, thick cut bacon, poached egg and bearnaise sauce, plus the side salad for an extra $2. It was good but a few points about the dish. 1) the bearnaise sauce was good and creamy, kind of like hollandaise without the tang so the spinach helped that. 2) the tomato would have done better with more corn meal or a sturdier tomato like a green tomato to hold up under it. Mine was a bit mushy and not thick enough. 3) poached egg was overdone. Maybe I had to ask for it to be runny? But if the menu says poached egg so I expect runny. 4) the side Caesar salad listed with all entrees as an extra $2 they were out of Caesar dressing at opening. I didn't mind ranch but it came dressed so make sure to ask for it on the side if you don't want all the dressing. The service was slow but we were a party of 9 and ordered for three that weren't there yet. We were put behind a few smaller tables, and I only mention that because we were sat second and ended up having 3 tables ahead of us. The waitress who came late showed up 30+ minutes after they opened which didn't help. Our waitress was good and patient, plus still sweet after having to do everything without help. She was straight forward with us and those walking in about the wait which was helpful. The kids didn't seem to mind as we had activities for them. I can see how this might compound wait times later into the day. Street parking was plentiful at 8 and by mid day it was packed. If you eat here make sure to a lot some time to eat. read more

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The ambiance is great, small shop, very homey vibe. Service was prompt and pleasant, but be prepared for a considerable wait time for your food order. I had the Blackstone, and it was just Okay; not the best but not the worst. The ginger turmeric tea was a delight! read more

I have been wanting to try this place for a while, but it's always been too busy, so I was excited when we arrived today and we're able to get a seat right away. Unfortunately, there seemed to be only one server for the entire place, so it took a while to place our order and then even longer to get our food. I ordered the plain French toast and I can't believe I paid as much as I did for what looked like two pieces of Safeway bread, grilled and put on a plate. The quality and quantity of the food just doesn't match the price. While I'm glad we finally got to try this place, we won't be coming back. read more

I didn't know how hungry I was until I walked inside. Such a cute place and well loved by locals and visitors. I had the Vinny. It was so yummy I ate every last bite. read more

The Cottonwood Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Sisters, Oregon

Excellent friendly staff! Clean and cute! Food was excellent! I ordered the Blackstone and partner ordered the corned beef hash. WOW! House made hot sauces were yummy too! Highly recommend!!! read more

I had the Corned Beef Hash at Cottonwood in Sisters and let me just say--it was absolutely fing delicious*. The 14-hour braised corned beef was insanely tender and flavorful, the house potatoes had the perfect crisp, and the poached eggs were cooked just right. The balsamic drizzle tied it all together beautifully without overpowering anything. It's a small, cozy spot with a bit of a wait--but totally worth it. The vibe is relaxed, the staff is friendly, and the food speaks for itself. If you're anywhere near Sisters, do not miss this place. One of the best brunch plates I've had in a long time. read more

The Cottonwood Cafe - Corned Beef Hash! - Cafes Near Me - Sisters, Oregon

Five stars for the food but one star for the service and dining experience. I am not going to leave a one star review because none of the issues were the fault of the staff that were present the day we ate there. The fault lays entirely on the owners and management for not scheduling appropriately. Upon arrival, it took 10 minutes before anyone even came to the front stand to take our names. There was already 2 other people waiting who had also been waiting for 5-10 min. Upon putting our name in, we were told that the weight would be 20 minutes. As I looked around the restaurant there were at least six tables open as well as two tables outside in which people were clearly finished eating and waiting for their checks. That should've been a warning that this was not gonna be a good service experience. Fast forward 40 minutes and we finally got called in after watching the people at the tables outside appear to have been abandoned. After we sat the poor waitress was clearly overwhelmed. Turns out they had no bus staff or host/hostess schedule that day. That left three people to bus, seat, wait on, and deliver food for all of the inside and outside tables. Our waitress was incredibly friendly and the food was very very good. It is a shame that the owners and management left them in such a terrible situation. read more

The Cottonwood Cafe - Buttermilk Biscuit & Gravy - Cafes Near Me - Sisters, Oregon

The place is cute, service is good, clean. The food is just okay, small servings and expensive! The tiny side of avocado is $4, the two slices of tomatoes were $5.50, which we thought was a bit much! The potatoes were not cooked through, I'm sure they would have made it right, but I didn't speak up. We ordered 2 bloody Mary's and 1 cup of coffee. We don't mind spending money on good food, but we won't be going back. $93 for breakfast w/ tip is too much for two people. read more

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5 stars for the Cornmeal Tomatoes!! We ordered Huevos Rancheros- not J's favorite version 2 eggs with the tomatoes, I substitute the meat for an extra egg. Eggs were cooked perfectly I would stop in again on my way to Koosah. read more

The Cottonwood Cafe - Basted eggs, tomatoes and house made strawberry jam - Cafes Near Me - Sisters, Oregon

Cute little cafe with great breakfast menu. Even though my order was just the basic breakfast, it was something to note of! The homemade toast was grainy and delicious. Service was so great. She promptly took our order and food came in a timely manner. This is a must stop for breakfast in Sisters. read more

The Cottonwood Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Sisters, Oregon

We recently had breakfast here at the Cottonwood. My husband loves homemade cornbeef, hash, and he was definitely not disappointed. The meat was ample and well done in the corn beef manner. I apologize that I am not so great at taking photos. But I can assure you it looked good, tasted good, and was reasonably priced. ($14) I had one of my favorites, Huevos rancheros. They had some pretty spicy sauces to put on the food, and I definitely enjoyed it. When I mentioned that my coffee tasted kind of stale, despite it being later in the day and close to closing time, she made a brand new pot for me.l. As always , it was pleasant - nice ambience, great service, and really good food. read more

Best breakfast we've had in a long time! Quaint little house, delicious food, and great service.

Best breakfast in all of Oregon hands down! Marley is the best waitress ever! You feel like you're sitting in your Auntie's kitchen and she just made your favorite breakfast. Very cozy ambiance! read more

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I had the Local with the Grits; Wife had the Blackstone. We both truly enjoyed the food. Flavorful and delicious. Place was packed on a Sunday morning, the service I thought was great. It is off the main drag, so you have to look for it, but well worth it in my opinion. read more

Never actually made it to sit down and eat. We've been multiple times and the food is wonderful. The staff were unwelcoming and indifferent. We waited for well over 30 minutes to be seated at a table (quoted 10). We were willing to wait it out but then we sat outside with no service. They never brought menus or acknowledged us afterwards even though tables around us were being waited on, one which was seated after us. We felt unwelcome and it was clear we were not going to be served. What a shame. read more

The "smash burger" was a regular burger so very disappointing. No crispy outside on the meat. No "special sauce" that I could detect, both of which are the hallmark of a good Smashburger. The "taters" came with onions and garlic which normally I love. The garlic was mostly uncooked so as a dish it was completely inedible unless you love raw garlic. It's so frustrating to spend $40 on lunch and walk away hungry. read more

Breakfast and lunch/brunch place with a cute vibe inside and outside. Choices for traditional fare like omelets and biscuit and gravy or more less than usual fare like French Toast with Banana Foster, which I had. The bread was excellent and apparently home made by our server's husband. Same with the biscuit! Probably one of the better biscuits we had. The gravy was tasty and plentiful. My Banana Foster topping was sweet but not overly so and with plenty of bananas. Beautifully done. I subtracted one star, there was a lipstick mark on my husbands coffee cup (which to me means, dishes were not properly washed) read more

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Friendly service in a super cute setting. Good Bloody Mary's and nicely prepared food.

Fav place ever!!! I've been going there since before they changed there name from the cottage. Always a special treat to go there there service is always amazing love the people there special the girl with the fun colored hair she's the best. the aura/vibe is homey and warm and definitely nice. And lastly the food is outstanding!!! Always amazing my favorite is the smash burger with a side of bacon cheddar grits. Definitely worth the wait. Very much recommended! read more

Great service. Nice little restaurant and the food was tasty. Only complaint was my iced tea tasted like coffee. And the waitress went and grabbed a different pot that tasted fine. read more

We loved this place! The food was very yummy and the service was incredible. The person who waited on us was so kind and lovely it really made this a sweet experience. I got the smash burger with sweet potato fries - the burger was great, the fries were incredible! My favorite sweet potato fries I've tried. My sis got a salad, can't remember what kind, but it had strawberries and was also great. This is a super cute spot to grab brunch or lunch, and I would love to come back to try the French toast and other brunch options!! read more

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Delicious! Worth the wait. Cozy little place with friendly staff. I liked that the portions weren't huge but definitely satisfying. Will return. read more

I wouldn't come here if you're in a hurry. We waited patiently for over an hour to see our table given away. read more

The Cottonwood Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Sisters, Oregon

Cute house converted into restaurant. Nice service, reasonable prices. And lots of vegetarian/ vegan options. We got vegetarian biscuit and gravy - awesome dense crispy buttermilk biscuits topped with veggie sausage gravy. Excellent if you are fan of biscuit and crazy. We also got spinach and tofu which was also excellent. Pan fried tofu with lightly cooked spinach on top. All with some sort of subtle lemon sauce poured over it. I really enjoyed the tofu spinach. Next time in town - 100% chance I will revisit this place. read more

The Cottonwood Cafe - Vegetarian biscuits and gravy - Cafes Near Me - Sisters, Oregon

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Cute little cottage ambiance. Food is insanely good. I had the chicken and waffles Benedict. Was just so much yum!

Gaia had the Corned Beef Hash, and I had the Shrimp and Grits. Both were excellent, and well presented. The atmosphere is rustic, casual, and small-town friendly. We thoroughly enjoyed the meal. The last time we visited Sisters was in 2018, and we stopped here then, so this was a return visit. read more

The Cottonwood Cafe - Shrimp and Grits. - Cafes Near Me - Sisters, Oregon

What a great place for breakfast. It's was a bit of a wait but worth it. Great check in experience. Loved their coffee. Eggs and sausage perfectly cooked. Loved the potatoes, not greasy and a nice even crispy outside. Although the wait was long, once we were seated the service was fast. It was too cold to sit outside, but they have a nice little seating area that is fenced in. We will definitely go back. read more

Delicious, fresh local food!! We came for an amazing lunch and had to come back for breakfast the next day. You won't be disappointed here! Nice patio, amazing live music. Charming ambiance read more

The Cottonwood Cafe - Veggie hash - Cafes Near Me - Sisters, Oregon

I think this place could be a real treat if staffed appropriately. I arrived around 9:30am on Weds and it looked like the hostess was responsible for all jobs in the front of the house. I had my dog so wanted to wait for a patio table. There were two tables that needed to be cleaned and they sat empty for about 30 minutes while customers waited. When one finally opened up I had to speak up to claim it because the hostess neglected to take my name. Food was pretty good but the service definitely impacted the experience. read more

While on our way back home from Bend, my wife and our friends stopped in for some breakfast today. The ambiance was nice, it was a cute little place for sure. The service wasn't bad, the only issues I had were with the food. My wife ordered the parfait, which was supposed to come with granola, the server didn't say anything about it. When my wife asked about it all she was told was "oh we're all out"...don't you think you should let someone know this after they order it and not when it comes to the table. I ordered the corned beef hash which was delicious, I ordered a side of Cheddar BACON grits, only to have it served to me on a small plate with a small dry piece of bacon on top of the grits...like dang...you're supposed to serve grits in a bowl so they stay warm...I can't say I would eat here again if in the area... read more

The Cottonwood Cafe - Bacon Cheddar and Grits - Cafes Near Me - Sisters, Oregon

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The food is excellent. As is the service. The only negative is they seem to be out of items on their menu. Has happened a few times now. And not during "busy" season. So have a few options ready. read more

Ok...the place is a small restaurant in a tourist town, but damn, what a pleasant surprise! My wife's dish was excellent, with the tomatoes, it was just right! My chicken fried steak was perfectly cooked, seasoned and topped with gravy, mushrooms and blue cheese! Wow! So good! I had a Bloody Mary, spicy as I like a kick. You will not be disappointed! The vodka was infused and the in house pickled veggies were delicious!! They should sell those!! Can't wait to come back! read more

The Cottonwood Cafe - Scramble with Cornmeal Crusted Tomatoes Wow, so good! The flavors really came out and the hot sauces were amazing! - Cafes Near Me - Sisters, Oregon

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Just incredible. Service amazing, food is so delicious. You can tell it's made with love. These people truly care about what they are doing. Can't recommend this place more. More than 5 stars for sure. read more

Food was absolutely fresh and amazing! Breads baked fresh daily. Our waitress was hilarious, honest, and went above and beyond! The location is a quaint spot off the main drag. There was a bit of a wait and no room to wait indoors so it was a cold wait, but worth it. Loved the GF options/substitutions and craft cocktail options. read more

The Cottonwood Cafe - Seasonal Special on GF bread (baked fresh daily in-house!) Spicy shrimp w/poached eggs, hollandaise sauce, and cornbread crusted tomatoes. - Cafes Near Me - Sisters, Oregon

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