Pork katsu sandwich was amazing and the local root beer was fun. Staff was friendly and helpful, trust there suggestions.

Had an amazing lunch at The Fairhaven today - fish & chips, burger, falafel wrap, strawberry panna Cotta, and cookies. Highly recommend eating here if you find yourself in Burlington! read more

Needed a quick meal before a soccer game and this place came as a great surprise! Kids enjoyed their meals and the fries were great!

We were a party of four. We ordered a burger with fries. Original pulled pork sandwich with fries, two piece fish and chips and a special barley salad with chicken added. Plus, two soda they were a large size and $3.50 each. Fries are an additional charge $4.50 for small and the chicken on the salad was an additional $6. The burger was slight under cooked and came with an overpowering horseradish sauce on it. The fish was borderline over cooked as well as the fries. The pulled pork said crispy but it had many charcoal black burnt piece that gave an off putting flavor and we're inedible. It was greasy and difficult to eat. The salad was the best item. I'd maybe come back and try some other items. read more

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Always a great stop along my route. Food is always hot and delicious. Try the chicken strips! read more

The Fairhaven - Yummy steak fries! - American Near Me - Burlington, Washington

I wish there were more stars! The food is exceptional lay delicious!! I had the fairhaven burger with avocado and egg and it was quite possibly the best burger I have ever eaten. The ceaser salad was so tasty. Then for dessert we tried the ginger molasses cookie, dark chocolate brownie, and the skagit strawberry panna cotta and loved them all!!! Wish I lived closer!! read more

The Fairhaven - American Near Me - Burlington, Washington

Fantastic find in Burlington! Picked up my daughter from WWU and looked through Yelp for some great reviews- found Fairhaven. Fairhaven didn't disappoint! Cute little place right off the I-5. You order at the counter, plenty of seating. We both ordered the fried chicken sandwich, onion rings, and I tried a Hibiscus soda, and my daughter ordered a lemonade. Everything is made fresh- including the bread. The girls behind the counter were really sweet and welcoming! Food was fantastic. We also ordered some sweet treats for the road! Highly recommend! read more

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Very yummy food! The food tasted very fresh and very delicious, and the texture was great. The service was wonderful! I walked in, and a girl greeted me and brought me to a seat immediately. The ambiance was amazingly good. The people sitting next to us gave me some good advice about how to use my phone and how to leave a review here. Loved the place would come back!! read more

The Fairhaven - American Near Me - Burlington, Washington

We found this place on Yelp and originally came to try the Classic BLT, jerk chicken, and Cuban sandwich, but unfortunately all three were unavailable--apparently the menu changes pretty often. We visited on a Saturday around noon, and the place was packed, which likely contributed to the roughly 30-minute wait for food. We ended up ordering the Carolina Gold pulled pork grilled cheese, the classic chicken sandwich, onion rings, and fried Brussels sprouts. The pulled pork grilled cheese was the standout, with rich flavor and ingredients that worked really well together. The classic chicken sandwich was less impressive--the chicken patty was large, but the seasoning felt bland and the breading was overly thick; honestly, fast food versions from Chick-fil-A or Popeyes were more satisfying. The onion rings and fried Brussels sprouts were also quite oily, enough that we felt a little heavy afterward. Service was friendly despite the rush, and the homemade breading across the dishes was a nice touch. Overall, it was a mixed experience, and we'd probably only stop by again if we happened to be nearby. read more

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Great food. Had the fish&chips and a green salad. The beer battered Alaskan cod was perfect! Light batter, crispy fried, but not burned, and great tasting cod. Rounded off with tasty crispy fries. The apple slaw has just a slight sweetness and goes perfectly with the dish. The green salad light and tasty. Our first time at the Fairhaven but we're gonna read more

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My girlfriend and I met at Fairhaven for lunch. Free parking can be found in the small parking lot. Credit cards are an accepted form of payment with a $0.50 service fee added to all credit card transactions. Outdoor seating is available. Hopefully, the outdoor seating is nicer during the warmer months since the outdoor seating appeared shabby on the day of my visit. Indoors is small and pleasant. All transactions are placed at the front counter. There is zilch in table service or interaction of any sort. Water is self-serve. To-go boxes are self-serve. The menu is inventive and I appreciate that many of the items can be ordered as a half or full serving. I slurped on a North Sound IPA for $6.50. For my lunch, I chose the Chicken Bahn Mi Sandwich for $14: chicken thigh, crisp carrot, daikon, romaine, bean sprouts, cucumber, radish, shaved jalapeno & sweet ginger soy glaze, on a French roll w/ garlic aioli. The sandwich is served by itself without any type of side. The sandwich was tasty but extremely messy due to the sauce. It's best to eat this entire sandwich in one sitting since my second half became soggy after taking it home. My girlfriend ordered the half Beet & Arugula Salad for $9 + $5 up-charge for the addition of grilled Chicken Breast: endive, pickled beets, farro, marinated feta, house vinaigrette & pumpkin seeds. Overall, Fairhaven serves tasty food at standard prices; however, I am not a fan of having to stand in line every time I want to order additional items. If I lived in the area, Fairhaven would not be in my rotation of dining in. Fairhaven may be better suited for take-out or Door Dash. read more

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Such a fun place!! Huge sandwiches that are filled to the max. Fresh ingredients. Fun, local atmosphere. Limited seating. If I lived here, I would come over and over again! read more

Really charming spot with such friendly service and a bright interior. We sampled four of their sandwiches and all were superb! We had the chicken sandwich which was a huge portion, with the chicken being moist and perfectly seasoned. I loved the roll on my salmon sandwich and it was fresh and one of the best fish sandwiches that I've had and so pleasant that it was not friend. Our daughter had the falafel wrap--loved how well seasoned it was and so enjoyable.... My husband had the burger and it was fantastic as well. We shared a large fries and onion rings--both were great as well. We wish we lived closer to this spot but to be honest think might head back to try to make this as part of regular dining out rotation despite the one hour drive, we need to think of more excuses to be up in Burlington. Just need to remember they're closed on Sundays! read more

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Great. Nice cosy place. I ordered what I thought was BLT turned out it was pulled pork. Good but not bacon ..... tell them put sweet potatoes fry's on menu. Great place read more

Food was great! Service was friendly and timely! Tasted the Fairhaven Burger (minus the spicy mayonnaise- had regular) it was great! Steak fries were yummy! Also, tasted the grilled pork/cheese sandwich. A little spicy but great! Tested out the Bear & Beaver cane sugar sodas. Very good! read more

Don't go to the bathroom and leave your food on the table. They'll throw it out and offer you a cookie instead of the food you ordered.

First time eating here! Getting into the parking lot is a bit cumbersome but oh well. The staff was very nice and helpful with menu questions. I absolutely loved the Bahn Mi Salad. I opted to add fried tofu as a protein and probably could've eaten 3 of these salads. I will say that it was a little difficult to have a conversation as the noise from the kitchen is pretty loud. All in all it was a great experience and I will be returning for that salad. Cheers. read more

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It was our first time trying out The Fairhaven and won't be our last. They serve up creative sandwiches & salads with global flavours in such a laid-back surrounds. I love they have indoor and outdoor seating within a cute flower garden. We sat indoors this visit. We tried the Cuban sandwich from the daily specials and the Classic BLT. The sandwiches are sizeable, fresh and delicious! They mean business with the fresh and quality ingredients along with their homemade bread. There is something in their House Brewed Iced Tea that elevated the taste that I must order again when we return soon. The service was fantastic as they are so attentive with guest dining in and also observed how busy they were with pick up orders with their great service with guests picking up orders. read more

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Great lunch place not far off the highway. We had the soy chicken sandwich, spicy chicken sandwich, and the pork-lettuce-sandwich. All were generously sized (we didn't finish) with fresh ingredients. The sandwiches don't come with sides so we ordered the French fries (think steak fries)-you can taste the real potatoes! Also ordered the onion rings, also very tasty. We opted for the small which we found just the right size for us but don't expect a giant pile. The salt and pepper shakers are so cute and tiny and reminded us of Mrs Salt and M. Pepper from Blue's Clues. We found a table inside, but there are also outside tables. Nice atmosphere, clean and not too loud. read more

Came there with family just before closing. The workers were kind enough to let us eat inside. The chicken strips were perfect and the best we've ever eaten! The salad was super fresh and crispy and loved the vinaigrette dressing. The curry chicken sandwich was strange tasting - it had cashews which was weird and the flavors weren't ok with each other - just didn't taste right. Maybe next time I won't try seasonal sandwiches. Overall, the quality of food was amazing and it was nice to sit inside - we'll definitely be back! read more

The Fairhaven - Curry Chicken Sandwich - American Near Me - Burlington, Washington

Stopped for lunch and tried one of their specials, morel and asparagus crostata. Absolutely devine! I also had a couple cookies and blueberry tart to go. Service was great and I always leave with a wide smile and full tummy! I live far away and whenever I'm in the area I try to eat here as much as possible! Highly recommend!! read more

The Fairhaven - Morel & Asparagus Crostata - American Near Me - Burlington, Washington

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I ate the best sandwich I've ever had in my entire life at The Fairhaven. It was perfection. The right amount of crispness, super fresh veggies, bread made in house, high quality meat and fish. Also the chicken strips were amazing, I've never eaten anything remotely as amazing as those chicken strips. I went there for three days straight. If you're ever in the area, do yourself a favor and go there and try everything on the menu. You won't be disappointed. So flavorful. Thank you for existing!!! read more

The Fairhaven - Falafel sandwich wrap - American Near Me - Burlington, Washington

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Best lunch! I had the soup, salad and bread lunch special, with tomato coconut soup. So good. The salad was flavorful, with at least two kinds of greens and a very tasty vinaigrette, pumpkin seeds for crunch. The soup was velvety smooth with a nice tang. Mostly I wanted to sample the bread, made from locally sourced flour. It was a flavorful sourdough with a soft, airy interior and chewy crust, served up with sweet butter on the side. I saved room for the panne cotta: creamy vanilla, not too sweet, topped with strawberry compote with just a bit of sweetness and a lot of fresh berry flavor. Better than ice cream! My husband enjoyed his bbq pork sandwich and salad. I sampled a bit of the pork, which was well seasoned, very tasty, and I am not much of a meat eater. So many appealing menu items...we will be back. read more

Really good food - had the croquettes, chicken tenders, salad and the ginger lime soda. Chicken tender breading was crunchy and chicken was juicy, not dry; Thai salad was ok, but needed something more, maybe avocado, ahi tuna was cooked perfectly; cod croquettes were delicious and same with dipping sauce. Everything is prepared with fresh ingredients and presented well. Ginger lime soda was really delicious and super refreshing. Ambience is fairly noisy both inside the cafe and outside with the busy road. Service is friendly and welcoming. read more

The food and service were excellent. The prices were very reasonable and the portion sizes were huge. We enjoyed the outdoor seating. Our pitty liked laying on the grass by the picnic tables. The only downside was the road noise. read more

Muffuletta: olive & pickled vegetable salad, mortadella, salami, Italian ham, provolone, fresh mozzarella, parmesan cheese, arugula, tomato & pickled pepper relish on a Sicilian style roll (Available vegetarian w/ roasted mushrooms, eggplant, zucchini &taleggio cheese) Large portion (able to split). I suggest not to eat it while driving...kinda messy plus you'll want to take time to sit down and enjoy every mouth watering bite!I'll be back for the vegetarian one! shiro plum soda: refreshingly delicious Order ahead if you're in a rush. If not there's outdoor and indoor seating. Wait time isn't that bad 15-20m (Friday at noon). Friendly service! read more

The Fairhaven - shiro plum soda - American Near Me - Burlington, Washington

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Hands-down, our favorite and most visited restaurant in Burlington. The food was delicious, cooked fresh with very friendly service. The cheeseburger is great along with the banh mi and the onion rings. read more

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Nice spot for a post-hike meal coming off of Hwy 20 in Burlington. They serve local, fresh food, including lots of great sandwich options. They had vegetarian and pescatarian options, and we had the salmon sandwich and the grilled cheese sandwich. Both were pretty good, the salmon was well cooked (not too tough or chewy), and the grilled cheese had plenty of veggies so it felt a little healthier than a typical grilled cheese sandwich with just cheese and bread. Would recommend if you're in the area. They had indoor and outdoor seating, and the staff was friendly. read more

The Fairhaven - Salmon sandwich and grilled cheese sandwich with lots of veggies - American Near Me - Burlington, Washington

We were coming back from a camping trip and we stopped by this delightful restaurant for lunch on a very sunny summer day. Coming back from a camping trip means we are pretty much unkempt, possibly stinky, and subsequently unpresentable in every which way. So, we were glad to see that they had a well-ventilated outdoor dining area. We ordered the following: Cuban Pork Sandwich Fairhaven Burger Garlic Parmesan Fries Jalapeno Chips Fish & Chips Kids Classic Cheeseburger Each dish was absolutely delicious. The Cuban Pork was very tender and savory. The Fairhaven Burger was heavenly and the fries were just as amazing. And the fish and chips were juicy, fresh, and so delicious. It was probably one of the best fish and chips I had in years. My daughter loved her cheeseburger. Jalapeno chips and garlic fries were also wonderful! read more

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Food is mid. Ambiance ok if you are good with dirty picnic tables outside. Service is definitely what sets it apart - inattentive unfriendly and almost rude. And super slooooooow. It said 10-15 mins on receipt but took almost 40 mins. Annoying that they can't manage expectations. Don't get fried chicken Sammy. Mostly breading. Guess this is what's 4.5 stars in Burlington. read more

This place is so good, I cannot even figure where to start. Set against a busy street (is this tiny gem.). They have a small lot in the back with a park like outdoor seating area. Entering the restaurant you order at the counter and then pick a seat (indoor or outdoor). The staff is always friendly and everything looks and smells so good. Onto the food. 1) falafel salad - this was really good. Not over dressed and the Thai I/lemon dressing was a good balance. The falafel hot, crispy and not dried out worked well with the greens, olives and feta. 2) garlic Parmesan fries. This was a whim of an order because a server walked by with it and it looked and smelt so good and it certainly was. I only wish I ordered the full size order! I will definitely be back here whenever I am up in Burlington! read more

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Amazing sandwiches. 10/10 recommend. The staff is so friendly and the ambiance is chill and comfortable.

Casual small restaurant, order at the counter, bus your own tables. Great customer service, Great menu! Nice looking salads, the falafel was flavorful loads of fresh veggies big enough to share. I would have ordered a second one:) Onion rings a nice batter not greasy, good flavor. Classic fried chicken sandwich YUM The chef and cooks are showing the food love. read more

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Stopped for lunch. Small cafe with order at the counter. Outdoor seating too. Busy take out. Make sure to get fries. Outstanding flavor. Recommend getting burger sauce on the side. Friend had pork BLT. Also very good. Food came quickly and hot. Offer special drinks. Plan to go back and try more things on the menu. read more

My boyfriend and I stopped by for a quick lunch while out running errands. We decided to split the jerk chicken and onion rings. The sandwich was delicious, except for the aioli, which was made with extra virgin olive oil rather than a neutral oil. The result was overpowering. Thankfully, we asked for the aioli on the side, so the sandwich was not spoiled. The curry bread was wow, and the chicken had a nice kick. The onion rings had a cornbread batter, which was okay, and finished with too much sea salt. Service was incredibly friendly. We sat outside to get some fresh air. The sound of traffic was a bit annoying, but there's nothing that can be fine about that. 3.5 stars rounded up to 4 due to friendly service. read more

I've driven by it many times and to be honest, the access to their parking is hidden. I am glad I went around the block to find it. The bread was rediculous. So crispy. Maybe a touch too much. My daughter and I were quite happy with the food. read more

Excellent spot for lunch or dinner. So many wonderful sandwiches and salads and drinks. They're always running several specials so you'll never get bored. Clean and modern interior with dining inside or out on the patio or at the counter and they give you a number, and bring your food and drink to your table. Service is super friendly and helpful. read more

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Wow, my family and I were absolutely blown away by this place. We're from Renton but stopped here for lunch on our way elsewhere. The food was phenomenal 10/10, the staff was very friendly and helpful, the ambiance was so peaceful. Their seating outdoor is so cute with the sunflowers behind the fence. I didn't get a picture of all the food but I did get a picture of the falafel sandwich and chef special gochujang wings. We got a lot of food with a lot of variety and shared accordingly. I had the gochujang wings and they were probably the best wings I've ever had in my life. The wings were so crispy and juicy and the pieces were huge! 6 pieces with some cucumber slices too. The food was just too good. The price fits the portions, it's just amazing. It was a great and lucky random lunch stop. The last picture is everything we ordered for 6 adults/teens read more

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This is a simple, open, airy place. We ordered at the counter, sat down nearby, and they brought our food to us when it was ready. Super friendly and competent servers made sure we had what we needed and kindly answered all of our questions. The food itself was excellent: fresh, well prepared, and super-tasty. This was a healthy/veggie place that a meat & potatoes person (like me) can love. Whoever you're meeting for lunch, they will find something good here. read more

What a gem of a spot. Such fresh ingredients and hands down the best thick cut fries/chips I've had! Service is so friendly and staff works hard to deliver delicious food. Clean and comfortable counter order and sit down place. Also had the rhubarb lemonade - not too sweet and very refreshing. Pictured is the falafel salad sub with grilled chicken, large fries, small fried jalapeños, and the Carolina gold sando. Absolutely will be back! read more

The Fairhaven - American Near Me - Burlington, Washington

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