Updating my review: My last couple of visits have been very positive. The food was really good, and the staff was friendly. I will continue visiting the Yard Cafe. read more

Cozy bar with with indoor and outdoor seating. The food here was excellent, shockingly good for a bar. I would come back for the food alone. Staff was very nice and we were checked on frequently. read more

Ambiance, comfort, service, and food were great, we ordered beers and the cheese crisp appetizer before our dinner reservations down the street, and we'll differently be back! read more

The Yard Cafe - Tacos Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Left before we even sat down. The bald man working front of house was rude and condescending.

I've driven and walked past this place countless times over the past eleven years and never knew it was there. We only found it because we were actively looking online for a happy hour spot on a Friday afternoon in Greenwood. The giant hedge that obscures The Yard Cafe is also the feature that makes it a very pleasant stop for a beer or bite on one of the busiest artery streets in Seattle. What makes a standout mexican restaurant among hundreds of mexican restaurants that basically serve the same thing? The sauces. Had a number of items off their menu and here's what stood out to my taste buds: Their bean dip, salsa verde (with pulled pork and carne asada), and picy shrimp tacos were delicious. We'll be going back. read more

If I was walking this this area I would have miss it, it "hidden" from the street , and yes the days of getting a meal for two under $50 are gone.. it's now $100 or close to it. This place Reminds me of food truck but it's a restaurant, super nice staff very inviting but the menu doesn't have a gotch feel, plus there is no desserts. I would definitely go back for drinks they do have a " larger" margarita but I chose a beer .. I'm driving and it was a work week hahahahaha. That never stop me before, but that never stop me before but it's sounds good. Order a Pilsner , wings , nonalcoholic pink drink, Coke and casa asade. The tables don't have any condiments I think you have to ask, very tasty , I was surprised how well it was seasoned. Btw after you come in you can eat on the outside inside on table or inside the restaurant read more

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Yum yum yum! We enjoyed our entire experience our server Georgia was a delight, the bean dip was a favorite as well as our main dishes. The kale/mushroom quesadilla was a delicious vegetarian option. It's a cute and intimate space. read more

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Very rude bartender, the food was not very good and my $17 cocktail was watered down and did not taste like the descriptio.

I'm updating my review from 4 stars to... 4 stars. But, the yard recently closed for a few months for a much needed re-set. The menu is much the same but with a few new options. I love the rice & beans and also the quesadilla salad. They have a good beer list and their cocktail program has improved. In the summer they have one of the best patios in the neighborhood. read more

Food is pretty good and service was fair. It's a nice looking restaurant but the prices are pretty outrageous, even for Seattle standards. We got 2 sandwiches (one had a side salad) and 2 beers and the bill came out to over $80. read more

Comfortable neighborhood place. The booths were big, and it was chilly if you weren't sitting right below the heater (and it was 49 degrees out). I was surprised it was a menu keaning to Mexican flavors. I did enjoy my chicken taco salad wrap. Though it had a lot of sauce. Had to eat it with knife and fork. Asked for crispy fries, and they were nice and brown. But still soft and bendy. My friend had a veg bowl, which was actually a plate. Lots of beans, but she seemed to like it. Had good service. read more

The Yard Cafe - a plate of food with a sandwich and french fries - Tacos Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Still a fantastic spot in Greenwood and brunch is back! Of course I had to get my favorite: the chilaquiles and they had quite a kick this time around. But the egg was cooked to perfection. I also got one of their breakfast tacos which was delicious. I tried a new drink this time around which was colorful, refreshing and delicious (and a little dangerous since I drank it so fast). Love coming back here! read more

The Yard Cafe - a pink cocktail with orange garnish - Tacos Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This is such a cool little spot. It is like sitting in someones backyard being served delicious food, with a smile. There is seating outside and if you want shade or want to be cooler, you can sit in their shaded "inside" area. The vibe of this place is really great. Awesome menu choices, decent prices for the portions, fast and friendly service in a cool ambiance. My friend and I both had a delicious salad....but it was hard choosing as they had so many items that looked tasty. The couple next to us ordered a plate of fries and man they looked good. I wish we would have ordered some too. All told, we would definitely come back. Strongly suggest stopping in at Cafe Chocolati cafe which shares the same block for a dessert coffee and or truffle. read more

Meh... I had high hopes. They were dashed. Simple chicken breast was badly overcooked, wrap sandwich was dripping with dressing, and salad had surprise handful of tortilla strips not listed on the menu for that particular salad. Service was fine overall, though water was not refilled promptly. There are plenty of better choices in this neighborhood. read more

That orange salad is SO GOOD. Server was really sweet too and adjusted the temp for us. Super cute place:) read more

The Yard Cafe - Tacos Near Me - Seattle, Washington

So much has changed at the yard since my last review:). If you haven't been to the YARD CAFE lately or haven't found it yet - then drop in for: A) The best Margarita in North Seattle. B) Dog friendly courtyard. C) Made "on-site" English Muffins during brunch that you won't get anywhere. Worth the trip all by itself! D) Diverse menu. So fresh, with flavors and an amazing bunch: https://theyardcafe.com/#food. D) Staff is fun, friendly and enjoy their job. E) Well thought out beer list and fabulous cocktails! You can find it here: https://theyardcafe.com/#drinks. North Seattle GEM! read more

Food was good, staff polite, when they see ya. The prices have always been high but wowzers the beans are delish. I think the tacos are overpriced. $8 for one taco read more

The Yard Cafe - Beans $8 and 1- fish taco $8 - Tacos Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This place used to be good, I thought? Went there for brunch yesterday and got the breakfast platter. Scrambled eggs were a solid, stodgy mound, burned on the bottom; the bacon was scorched and tooth-chippingly hard; stuck my fork in one of the sausages, and (I am not making this up) it broke in two and half of it flew into the air and onto the ground. Our waitress was fine but the little hedgehog of a man that seated us clearly had an attitude problem and was annoyed at every question we asked him, including, "Is this table available?" Eff off, The Yard. You're not that cool. read more

Sat and had drinks only. They have a great selection of beer and it was cold and delicious. The food looks amazing and we will try to go back and try it. Service was excellent and the atmosphere was fun and inviting. Gigantic booths with room for many friends. read more

The Yard Cafe - a view of the bar and televisions - Tacos Near Me - Seattle, Washington

My daughter plays soccer in the area on occasion. My wife and I love stopping here for a quick appetizer and cocktail . Service is always great and love the margs. read more

The Yard Cafe - Love this place!!!!! - Tacos Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This place used to be great! I came here often for years but hadn't been back since Covid. I see in other reviews here that ownership changed, which makes sense now. You'll get an average beer list where you can pay $8.5-$9 for a pint of beer from a local brewery. The tacos are now $8-$12 each and come on cold store-bought tortillas. The chips appear to still be house-made but are stale. The guacamole used to be great but was pretty bad too. The specials had French onion soup and my wife ordered that and it was served in a beer mug. I really wish I took a picture, it was pretty sad but funny. Seriously, even at $5 each these tacos would be insulting. I'm just really disappointed. This was a great spot that I used to enjoy and now there's literally nothing left. There are plenty of other good spots in greenwood, don't bother with the yard. RIP read more

Someone else described this place as being served in someone's back yard with a smile! I couldn't agree more. Although I only had a margarita here and need to return for food, I still had a great experience. My margarita was scrumptious, and not too pricey, and the server was very sweet and attentive. I loved the outdoor area and the indoor area didn't look bad either! This would be a cute spot for a date night or to catch up with friends, and it is within walking distance of a lot of other great spots! read more

The Yard Cafe - Spicy Margarita - Tacos Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Met a friend here for dinner/drinks. First time back since pre-Covid, and I was honestly a little wary given the recent negative reviews on and off Yelp. Very pleased to report that I still like The Yard every bit as much as before. It was a quiet weekday night, and our server was perfectly attentive and friendly, and our food and drinks were tasty. Looks like their menu's expanded a bit. Still with several vegetarian options. I had the veggie enchiladas, and my friend had a few tacos. There were a couple small kitchen mix-ups, but they were handled appropriately. I look forward to returning. read more

The food, ambiance and service were great. Very different menu items. A must try at least for the good coffee they serve. read more

The Yard Cafe - Huevos Ahogados - Tacos Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Came here on a whim and it was a very positive experience. Our server checked on us just the right amount and the service was impeccable. The food was great. Perfect blend of flavors and textures. Highly recommend the huevos rancheros! It wasn't too heavy and just really yummy. read more

The Yard Cafe - Huevos rancheros - Tacos Near Me - Seattle, Washington

For a special belated birthday for myself and one of my staff, a couple of our other staff took us out to lunch at the Yard restaurant. There were some things that I actually like about the Yard: Firstly, the parking was great. It was nice to be able to roll up and get a parking spot right at the building at the lunch rush hour. Secondly, the look and feel of the exterior of the restaurant was really appealing. I like the fact that the bathrooms were gender neutral but were one person at a time spaces. Otherwise, the ambience of the restaurant was OK. And had sort of a rustic feel about it but nothing that made it special. I was very cold in some spots inside but there were heat lamps above certain areas. So, trying to find the ideal place to sit was challenging. They have more seating downstairs then they do upstairs however the booths downstairs are extremely tight. So larger individuals might not either fit or be very comfortable. Our hostess/wait person was efficient in seating us, discussing the menu, and taking our orders. The menu had a variety of appetizers, salads, tacos, and entrees but tying to get low carb options was not easy. I was told we'd have to pay more to get a taco on lettuce because we did not want the corn or flour shell. OK, so that was really ridiculous. The food tasted great. Everyone was happy with their selections. I got carnitas taco over shredded cabbage and big thick bacon wrapped jalapeno poppers. I would get both again. read more

The Yard Cafe - First time visit because staff are treating as belated birthday. - Tacos Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Came here for tacos and a Margie and had a great time. Awesome laid back PNW vibe. Outdoor seating, dog friendly and cool staff. Check it out. read more

Ordered the carnitas hash and eggs and received a bland portion that I didn't want to finish. It came with a side of tortillas that tasted although they had been left out as they were rubbery and cold. The habanero salsa was too sweet and nearly everything else including the cider tasted like they had been severely watered down. The most insulting part was the $14 mimosa which hardly filled the cup when it came out. The overall $85 (pre-tip) price point for it all did not reflect the bland quality and we left disappointed and semi-satiated. Save your money and find a decent restaurant that is anywhere but here. read more

Love the food but, I've only hade their breakfast. A little dark but that's not a big deal.

Updating my review a few years later to say that this place is now great. Customer service is top notch, with friendly waiters alongside great food and beverage offerings. After a string of bad experiences some time back that kept me away I've now gone regularly. read more

We went to the Yard Cafe on a busy Wednesday night with 7 people and were delighted to have been accommodated with our large party. Our waitress was wonderful and wore her mask constantly and appropriately, and the cafe's beer selection was excellent. This being the case, the food and cocktails were pretty subpar--which is perhaps sure or the fact that the menu attempts to be a jack of all trades rather than focusing on a few types of food and making them well. The outdoor seating space was lovely, separated from the street by a huge wall of lush trumpet vines, but I did bump backs once or twice with someone sitting at the table behind me which was far from being ideal. read more

The Yard Cafe - A pub burger with Swiss and bacon. - Tacos Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great little place since it re opened. We got the chicken wings with sweet and spicy. Good wings but next time I would get Buffalo. Also got the pretzel knots with jalapeño dip. Honestly the pretzels were too good on their own to add the dip. Lastly chips and quac another winner. Chips are warm, fresh salty and the guacamole is one of the best I have had a restaurant for a long time Drinks have also seemed to improved We got a few beers and the beekeeper which we got two round of They are being responsible with covid, definitely would recommend for apps and drinks for sure! read more

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Stopped by to try Yard Sunday and absolutely loved the food and staff! There was so much to choose from. I had a chicken, bacon and guacamole sandwich that was excellent, fries crisp and not saturated in grease. Excellent selection of home made sauces. My partner had an egg scramble that was spectacular. The hash browns are unique and very tasty. Ben turned us onto their home made flan, which was the best I've ever had. I know what I'm getting next time... read more

Road trip, didn't eat breakfast and I was starving and the chance to eat at this place that's no longer in a city where I live was a wonderful treat. I have been wanting a taco for awhile and there is no place that I would rather have a taco than The Yard. The guacamole/chips/alcohol took the edge off while we waited for tacos but the luxury of choosing from a long list of tacos was delightful. These jewels were made to order so it's not instant and just chill and snack on the guacamole. I am sure that the rest of the menu is just as tasty but the tacos are what I eat here. And the very patient server showed me how to use the QR function on my phone. So, I have been very resistant to cave to The Code but fine, for this food I did it. May actually be a (reluctant) convert - maybe. read more

Visited for the first time last week w/the motivation of drinking Pliny the Younger driving us. First time visit and we loved it for so many reasons. Sat at the bar and had great conversation w/the fun and knowledgeable staff, drank great beer, had delicious food and can't wait to go back! Their menu for both food & beverage is eclectic, which is a win-win for us! read more

Dropped by around lunch time on a Saturday and was able to grab an outside bench pretty easily. Service was responsive but the food was just ok. Had the poblano burger, ordered medium, with a side of fries. The burger besides the meat had some good flavor with the poblanos and chipotle aioli, but the meat was well done and not seasoned. Same overcooked issue with my friend's burger, but she had ordered hers medium rare. Fries were fine, although seemed like they had been sitting for a while. Ok spot if you're in the neighborhood looking for a casual beer garden read more

The Yard Cafe - Poblano burger - Tacos Near Me - Seattle, Washington

God awful food. Looks like it would be appetizing, however is the most bland, soggy, and overall unenjoyable menu I've had in Seattle. The salsas were so bad they were laughable and the only good part about them were that they came with chips. The carnitas lacked flavor and the scramble was so soggy. The price of these dishes does not reflect the value of their flavor. Both dishes were $18 each and the mimosas were $14 each with a laughable portion. Even the cider tasted like it was watered down urine (meant to be guava flavored). Angry that $100 of my bank account is now given to this joke of an establishment. Felt bad for the poor waitress who had to work there so tipped her 20%. Never considered dining and dashing more than this restaurant. Never come here unless you want below mediocre food at a stupidly high price point. read more

I asked some friends to meet me at the Yard last night (first time home in a year) and more people showed up than I expected. The attitude of the wait staff went from tolerant to extremely annoyed that we had such a big group. We were very patient and polite but when we went to cash out we asked for separate checks and we got a ton of attitude. I decided to pay the whole bill and have people just pay me. I come to find out that two of my friends had paid there portion already but I was still charged for it. I was so excited to see my friends but the attitude of the waitstaff really put a sour note on my homecoming, I'm so sorry to bring business to your restaurant, I promise my 30+ friends won't make that mistake again. Update: the owner reached out to apologize for the bad service and make sure to resolve the duplicate payment issue. I updated from 1 star to 3 stars. read more

So delicious. First time at brunch. Huevos racherous we're great too but I ate it before I can take a pic read more

The Yard Cafe - Giant avocado toast! - Tacos Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I really liked this spot; cozy ambiance, friendly staff, and tasty food. I got the grilled chicken sandwich and my friend got the crispy, both were really good! Another friend got the quesadilla and it was huge + loaded inside. Can't wait to come back! read more