The Ruben was very sour and was overloaded with sour Croat but the French dip was amazing it made me forget the Ruben was even bad it was so good 4/5 for sure definitely stoping again read more

Good service and friendly staff. Food was a solid value. The bacon was thick and the pancake was huge. Also only place in Tillamook open reasonably early. read more

We stopped in for dinner when we were traveling through town. Service was excellent and staff were so nice. The clam chowder was so good and the salad was fresh! We had the berry cobbler and that was very good as well. Don't sleep on this little cafe.... It's a gem! read more

On our way home to Seattle after touring the Oregon Coast, we went looking for a locally owned spot--a place with roots in Tillamook rather than a tourist-facing gloss. The Fern Café fit the bill immediately, and by the end of the meal, it had more than justified the detour. The Breakfast Skillet arrived in impressive form: a generous layer of hashbrowns with crisp edges, topped with scrambled eggs folded with melted Tillamook cheese and well-seasoned sausage. A light pour of gravy brought the elements together without overwhelming them, and every bite carried the kind of balance you only get from a kitchen that knows its own dishes inside out. It was hearty, deeply satisfying, and, for once, more than I could finish--a rare outcome for someone who almost never leaves food behind. I read that some diners have experienced long waits between ordering and being served. For us, the only delay was before seating, caused by a line of locals paying for their meals rather than a lack of tables. It was simply unfortunate timing, but those departing were nice enough to let us pass to the front so we could be seated while awaiting my wife's return. From there, the food arrived with remarkable speed, as if the kitchen had been expecting us. The teenager in our group ordered the Fern burger--thick, juicy, and served with a mountain of fries that could have satisfied a Sasquatch. It looked every bit as good as it tasted, judging by how quickly it vanished. My wife went with the soup-and-half-sandwich combo, but that's her fault. I'll admit I paid no attention to it; the skillet held my focus entirely. Prices here are remarkably reasonable given the portion sizes, though my wife was less impressed--perhaps a reminder that some menu choices are better suited to value than others. The service deserves special mention. Our waitress was fun and engaging without being overbearing, striking that rare balance of keeping conversation light while still moving things along efficiently. There's a confidence and warmth here that makes you feel at ease from the moment you sit down, and it's clear the staff take pride in making the experience pleasant without trying too hard. One gets the idea that the wait staff doesn't turn over frequently, that business is steady and loyal. As we were leaving, I noticed the doughnut counter--eight for $3--tempting, but impossible to consider after a breakfast of that scale. The Fern Café delivers exactly what travelers hope to find in a small-town diner: food made with care, portions that surprise, prices that make sense, and service that makes you feel like you've been there before. If you're passing through Tillamook, skip the chains and tourist traps. This is where you want to eat. Don't forget to take your pictures outside with the Sasquatch. read more

The Fern Cafe - American Near Me - Tillamook, Oregon

Okay -long story here. We've been vacationing in this area for decades and never ate here because 40 years ago my mother-in-law (a local) told us not to eat here. I figure if they are still in business (I'm assuming it's the same business), then they must have something going, and Mom's gone. So we decided to have breakfast there after two people recommended it to us. And I'm so glad we did. It's roomy and clean with lots of windows. They have an extensive menu. Although I was a little put off by the section with special charges (to go, split plates, substitutions). I opted for the eggs Benedict special and glad I did. It was the best I've had. Everything was cooked perfectly and the ratio of sauce to egg and ham was perfect. The Hubbs is the King of special orders and they got everything right. Chopped steak with no seasoning, medium rare, eggs over medium, extra crispy hash browns and triple-toasted English Muffin. The only thing not perfect was the English muffin- it was over-buttered. The server was very helpful and fairly attentive. It's now on my "must stop" list. Who knew!? Sorry, Mom! read more

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It's a bustling diner. Locals eat here, and it's unassuming and cheerful. Food is decent enough, and portions are generous. The waitstaff are efficient and helpful; they work as a team. We'll be back for breakfast. read more

This experience was deeply upsetting and felt overtly racist. From the moment we sat down, we were treated differently than other diners. Although we were told to sit wherever we wanted, we were then completely ignored--no menus, no water--while multiple groups who arrived after us were immediately served. We had to flag down a waitress just to get basic service. Then, incredibly, we were brought the check within about 15 minutes, even though none of us had finished eating. Meanwhile, other tables who arrived later were still dining comfortably and were not rushed or given their checks. The message was clear: we were not welcome. The contrast in treatment was blatant, humiliating, and unacceptable. No one should be made to feel singled out or pushed out of a restaurant because of their race. We will absolutely not be returning, and I would strongly caution others. read more

A staple of Tillamook, located on N Main St (Highway 101). We came in at 10 o'clock a party of six. Was sat in a corner table. Lots of space. Service was friendly. The food did take a while, but everything came on at the same time which I appreciated. Large portions, flavorful and delicious. read more

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The food was delicious! Great place. We had breakfast here and they had different options all were 10/10!

Had lunch here today. Fish n chips and side salad. And Country fried steak and eggs. Our food was excellent! Four nice big pieces of fish, with a mountain of fries! Topped with garlic bread. And my side salad was as fresh, and crisp! Friendly staff at our arrivals and at every interaction. read more

We came here for breakfast. To set the stage, think Denny's food, it's a little better then that. You won't find some hidden food item that will blow your socks off. There, now you won't be disappointed eating here. Overall, the food was decent and the service was good. I can see where others complain about the wait times as if they are short staffed, it will be awhile. The winner goes to the French toast. read more

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Some of the best food on the 101. Traveling down the Oregon coast. Very tired of pretentious over priced restaurants trying to be more than they are. Thank God there are still places that understand that all you need to succeed in the restaurant business is good food and reasonable prices. Service was not half bad either. I'm an eater, and I'm with a group of eaters. None of us were able to finish our meals. I will be back!!!!!!!! Twice the restaurant the "Pig'n'Pancake' is!! read more

I love the fern! The fern is definitely one of my favorite restaurants in town! My favorite item on the menu is their pizza. It is delicious! I would highly recommend the Fern for a delicious dine in dinner. Their service is amazing also they sear you quick and then right away take your order. And they always get your order right!(not a lot of places do these days) Everyone is always happy and smiling too. They play great music in the background setting a great mood! I love the Fern! read more

Best breakfast in Tillamook! We have literally been to every cafe/restaurant in the Tillamook area and the fern is the best, both portion and value read more

What a delightful surprise. Lin's was closed so then made our way to try this Cafe. It has been on the "to try" list for awhile and wish we'd stop by sooner. The staff was welcoming with smiles and prompt assistance. My Aunt and I both ordered the special..one getting finger steaks and the other popcorn chicken atop mashed potatoes smothered in gravy and cheese and side of freshly steamed brocolli (still perfectly crispy) It was the perfect comfort meal and even included a slice of pie. Loved every bite! The inside is so charming with curio cabinets with a varied and fun salt-n-pepper shaker collection. (Who knew there were ceramic Raiders helmet S&P shakers...so envious) Will definitely be back again and again. read more

The Fern Cafe - a plate of chicken and gravy - American Near Me - Tillamook, Oregon

Poor all around. Even the receipt book had crumbs on it. The waitress was very nice. 10:10:on December 1.

Tons of delicious food for a very reasonable price. It is a classic caffe experience and ambiance. The servers were all friendly and smiling. read more

My family and I went there at about 4:00 this afternoon so I can't speak to a lunch rush but I can say that the food was great! I ordered a spicy omelette, my husband had a bbq burger, and our kiddo had a personal pizza. All of it hit the spot. The restaurant was clean and had a couple of TVs, one playing a drama and another playing a soccer game. Both were muted with subtitles so they didn't distract from the meal. On our way out we picked up a box of their discounted day-old doughnuts and honestly they were some of the best doughnuts I've ever had. The lemon filled was tart with a strong flavor of fresh lemon, and they had a custard filled maple glazed that has got to be my new favorite doughnut. Delicious! Baked fresh they must be absolutely heavenly! read more

Just to add to my initial review: We aren't locals, so we weren't sure exactly where to go for breakfast, and this place was the closest place we could find to a breakfast diner. It met most all of our expectations for a big American breakfast. That being said, since we're not local, we were unaware of any other breakfast place in the area. So my 5-star rating might be lowered to a 3.5 - 4 stars if there were some competition (besides Denny's). I'll reiterate that the bacon was the best part of the breakfast at this place, they keep the coffee coming, and the egg dishes, including the skillets, were spot on for us. read more

Ate here for lunch one day and breakfast the next. The pizza was good and cooked to order. Breakfast was good. Family run restaurant.

This is one of the only restaurants left in the county that still has a true sit down dining experience. The food is excellent and the service so friendly. We took our family, a party of 11, and the service and food was just as good as when we're a party of 2. Keep up the good work. We travel from Wheeler to dine there. read more

Friendly, quick service! We were only in town for one night. And although it's a bit run down inside, the staff were wonderful and the food was great! If your in town and looking for a great diner to have breakfast, this is the place to go. HUGE portions (3 of us could have shared one meal) and the food was really good! read more

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Food was really poor quality for the money. Fries were flabby and greasy. We won't be back.

The Fern Cafe this is a childhood memory! The restaurant has been a staple it seems for the longest time.. the inside is clean.. there is lots of seating and plenty of room in there for lots of people to dine.. my dad and I had breakfast there on a Friday. Simple two eggs and hash browns with toast.. not hard to mess up... but challenging to make right.. the chef that day nailed them hash browns were crispy and the over easy eggs were just the way they should be... runny yoke and the whites were cooked all the way thru... mashed great with my browns and the sour doe toast was good. I plowed through my plate and my old man could only take down half his... I enjoy my meals every time I go here... read more

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Staff was all super friendly! Otherwise, just don't - save your money and if you're desperate - go to Dennys. If you're still hell bent - you could always order the French Dip. Which was a hoagie roll and two thin slices of meat. Literally nothing else. Not even Mayo. read more

My family wanted to try something other than Dennys. When we go here, the seating was quick. Even ordering was quick. However, waiting for the food was long. It was as though we had to wait for them to burn our food, which they did. My wife is African and it seemed like they wanted our food to be the color of her skin. My wife's food was so burned that you could not tell the difference between the bacon and her hash brown. This was hands down the worst food I have ever eaten. It was disgusting and over priced. I will never go there again. I still question if there was a biggot cooking our food. All the other white folks had decent looking food. The thought of this turns my stomach. read more

After reading the reviews from all the negative Karen's..I'm happy to post a great review. Fantastic to find a Bloody Mary at 8am which was topped with olives and pickled asparagus. Especially on a Tuesday morning. I ordered the Tillamook Cheese omelette and large side of bacon. So much food for very descent price. Coffee was hot and great local made coffee. The bacon was large and perfectly cooked. Omelette was loaded with lots of cheese. My husband had the Veggie Omelette and added jalapeños which was also great. Large salt and pepper collection. Charming rustic ambiance and was clean. Restroom toilet seat in women's needs repaired, but hey I don't expect perfect. Server was friendly and attentive. Food came quickly. Will definitely be back. Mdbowenmdbow read more

The Fern Cafe - Veggie omelette - American Near Me - Tillamook, Oregon

I never thought someone could mess breakfast up until I came here! Everything was overcooked, even the toast on one side was burnt. Inside the restaurant is nice it's very roomy. read more

The Fern Cafe - The bacon breakfast - American Near Me - Tillamook, Oregon

Sadly I have to change my review from 2 years ago. We were looking so forward to coming back and our breakfast was terrible. Both of our Omelets had barely any filling and it was just on one side. My cheese wasn't melted at all. I don't like cold cheese. We only saw one employee with a smile on her face. Everyone else just acted really sad, I felt bad for them. We were really hungry and it took over a hour to get our breakfast. 2 stars because our hashbrowns were decent. Probably not going to try them again. read more

Typical local diner serving homestyle food. The place is extremely loud, the locals seem to scream back and forth during their conversations. Wait staff was SLOW also but they were busy... Wouldn't go out of my way to come back read more

The Fern Cafe - American Near Me - Tillamook, Oregon

Great pizza & definitely good kids menu & personable service ... will definitely be going back!

Raw hasbrowns for starters and the list goes on. Wish I had just gone to Starbucks for a breakfast sandwich!

We went here for lunch because my son is super picky and will only pretty much eat French fries. The ambience is alright reminds me of other small diners. However the food was not very good. The fries were overcooked along with bacon on my burger. My son's cheese pizza tasted just like a Totinos pizza. There was hair on the table before we even sat down. The waitress was cleaning under our feet and restocking the table while we were dining. I do not intend to return read more

This place was good! The staff was friendly, the food took awhile to come out but it was hot and fresh. There iced tea was fresh and some of the best I've had! They could work on cleanliness of their restaurant a bit the walls next to the tables were kind of dirty. read more

We stopped in for breakfast nothing special about this cafe. Not the cleanest restaurant and service was kinda slow. The food was ok for the money. I would say try a different place if you can find something open. read more

We are from out of the area. We were looking for a place for breakfast and stumbled on the fern. Oh my gosh!!!! The service is incredible the food is incredible!!! And most importantly they were able to accommodate my celiac disease and had gluten free food. I was so grateful. Thank you. I hope to be back! read more

Great service!!! Staff was extremely friendly. Very generous breakfast portions and cooked perfectly. Not sure why there are people not rating this higher. read more

Ordered a hamburger that immediately knew by looking at the patty that was a frozen patty and not fresh. Had an odd taste to it like it was old. My family has a restaurant and always has fresh meat it makes a big difference and will bring the customer back again and again. Won't return to this place. read more

The Inn where we are staying said The Fern Cafe is the best restaurant in town, so we decided to try it. It was a good cafe. I had a hot vege sub with fries. The sub was great, the fries a little limp. My friend had a hot turkey sandwich with mashed potatoes and gravy along with Chicken Cordon Bleu soup. He liked the soup, but gave the rest a 3. The ambiance is typical cafe. The service was great. He says 4.5 as he never gives a 5, but I say 5. We both felt the food was overpriced, but then, food prices have skyrocketed since COVID and, of course, location. While I don't typically order wine at a cafe, we've had a long ride and I wanted a glass of wine. The Chardonnay was surprisingly good for a cafe. Since he loves Tillamook cheese, we ordered a pizza to go for midnight snacks. He just tried a piece as said it is GREAT. read more

Atmosphere is not that great. Food is surprisingly good though. Service is always pleasant, though sometimes not super attentive. It's a solid local option, and their pizza is great. read more