This is on first Street in Kalama. Inside is very much a pub style café with lots of craft beers and ciders. Pretty good wine list. The atmosphere was very loud. There was actually a baby behind the counter that was yelling out most of the time I was there. :( The menu is small with an array of appetizers. Beer cheese with the pretzel looked good. I decided on a hotdog, with sauerkraut, & raw onion. Simple, but what I like. Several other styles of dogs with an array of topping. They had a neat mustard bar with all different kinds of beaver mustard's to enjoy. The actual dog was very tasty. However it wasn't very hot. The bun was a Kaiser roll. Soft enough, but fell apart. I prefer a real hotdog bun. The sauerkraut was not good. The dog came with some chips. They were kind of stale.:/ I was alone and was approached by a server right away. She took my order and then told me the water was available" over there" gesturing to a 5 gallon water bottle set up. It was definitely tapwater. My hotdog came to me in pretty good time. Too bad the server never checked back on me at all. I would've liked more sauerkraut. I also had to go up to the bar and stand there for several minutes, before finally asking someone else for my check. Unfortunately I would not come back to this place. Nothing was outstanding enough to warrant. read more

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Ordered the brunch dog and brunch plate: Raw toaster hash browns, cold eggs and biscuits & gravy Mimosa had to be made with grapefruit juice because orange juice was rotten Brunch dog was "fair" At least it was kinda warm. NOT RECOMMENDED read more

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Came in to grab food and a beer and was greeted rather quickly. This is where it took a horrible turn, as I was gazing over the menu a party was starting to show up and I was quickly forgotten about. As the troves of newcomers approached the bar I was patiently waiting to be asked for a refill or food...it never came. After waiting and finally being asked I was informed it would be 45 minutes for food because of the party. I feel bad for the restaurant tender she is amazing just well understaffed a management problem that should be addressed. It is 6pm on a Saturday night! Do better! read more

Delicious beer and cider!! Great food also! Area for the kids to play! Great service will for sure come back!! Pineapple cider for me and it was definitely worth it!! read more

Willie Dicks was just opening when I first visited and I need to try it again. My initial thoughts are it was a little overpriced for the type of food served but good. I don't want to spend very much on a hot dog or fancy sausages unless they're accompanied by tasty potato salad and sauerkraut like they serve in Germany. The service was good and the decor is simple and clean. read more

On a Friday night the owner let her kids run around and scream again and again into the bar area. This persisted for like 45 minutes. The owner couldn't care less she just kept gossiping with her friend in the corner. Her server also had kids in the restaurant and they were playing bottle flip challenge with full Gatorade bottles banging banging banging off the wood tables. It was so loud a guy turned around and said, "will you please shut up!!!!" This place is clearly run by people who don't care about their kids actions or their customers experience. I will never go back. The owners just don't care and I don't care to give them money! read more

The name drew us in. Figured any place brave enough to own a name like Willie Dicks, was a place we wanted to get to know. Turns out it's worth the stop. Servers are knowledgeable and friendly. Over two dozen craft beers on tap with fun names like Brother Ass Black Knight and Quilted Irish Death. They even had a very good Calder Rootbeer on tap with sassparilla feel. Soft country music was playing and we learned the the owners father's name was William Richard Cox. Nicely done Willie Dicks. read more

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Great hot dogs, salads and beer selection. I had the grid iron dog with the chocolate milk stout to enjoy.

We were actually heading to a different place to eat when my wife spotted the sign for Willie Dicks as we come off I-5. We decided any place named Willie Dicks had to be stopped at, so we quickly found it in downtown Kelama, headed inside. It was very clean, especially the rest room. I was impressed with the variety of beers and ciders on tap, I enjoyed a flight of 6 different ones all of which were delicious. Lunch was good, although my brat was more bun than sausage. My wife's chicken salad sandwich apparently was delicious as she didn't even share a bite with me. If you are driving from Portland to Seattle Willie Dicks is a nice rest stop for lunch and some beers. read more

Great food, atmosphere, and drinks! Kid friendly with games available for the whole family.

10/10! This tap house hits all the marks: great beer & wine, great atmosphere, killer dogs and they're serving takeout while social distancing. It's a regular hangout spot for Kalama locals and has an big dining room and outdoor patio area that are perfect for hosting events. It's family-owned and operated and right off I-5 Kalama exit. read more

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We were passing through, and now I know where to stop for a bite to eat the next time I go on this route. The salsa is so good, we ordered two servings and brought a serving home. I am so picky about my salsa and right now it might be my #1 favorite. It's a medium spice cantina style. I ordered the beet salad and based off of the in house salsa I am pretty sure the dressing is also made in house. My friend got the veggie dog dressed and it looked like a gyro...she loved it. While I am not a vegetarian we had a vegetarian lunch here and it was INCREDIBLE! The staff was sooooo nice and just all around a great experience. I write this as I munch on my salsa I brought home. read more

Atmosphere was comfortable, food was delicious and service was very good. Highly recommend

Cute atmosphere and nice beer selection but the food...blech. I would rate 2 stars on the food. When we asked to sub ranch for blue cheese on the buffalo wrap we were told that everything is prepackaged but she could try to scrape the blue cheese and dressing off. Hot dogs seemed boiled and then reheated in the microwave. It was $9 bucks for a mediocre hotdog with a bit of topping and a handful of Lay's potato chips. Our appetizer of pretzel and beer cheese came at the very end of our meal and one was still partially frozen. The beer cheese "dip" was coagulated and cold. Really wanted somewhere other than McMennamins to have beer and a bite but for the price, I'll go to McMennamins any day. read more

Had a wonderful time here for dinner. Kyle was great and handled our large group with ease. Food was great and beer selection was top notch.

We had the salmon chowder and peanut butter stout. Hit the spot! Great chowder! Great service too!

Touch up the outdoor patio (plants in pots go a long way) and serve fries - the only reason for a 1-star reduction. D@mn good food w/ a great drink selection. My only disappointment is I haven't come here sooner. If you're a dog fan, it's legit. read more

Great drinks!! We had the Mead and cider, first time having mead and it was amazing. Lots of local beer options and the food was not bad at all. read more

I've been meaning to file this review for some time! Nice little stop right off of I5 going North or South! Friendly service Clean Great Beer anddddd Gourmet Hot dogs! So it outside under the tent during the rain with propane heaters and you would believe you are camping! Well worth the stop! read more

It's was really hot today so Willie Dick's for lunch and cold beer was the answer Friendly staff good beer selection and the dogs are great bbq looked good also Coming back to try that read more

Great selection of brewed beer in a nice, relaxed setting. Added a gourmet hotdog with kraut and pineapple- W Dicks gets a solid thumbs up! [TM] read more

Willie Dicks - Gastropubs Near Me - Kalama, Washington

Great place. Excellent selection of beers. Simple menu with mostly hot dogs. I have stopped in here a few times and The Buffalo Dog is my favorite. Staff is very friendly. On a few occasions they have scored extra points with me when they play old school punk rock on the sound system. read more

Great food, pulled pork was amazing, if you like baked beans you have to try theirs, can't wait to go back.

As all previous posts mention, JJ the manager is really great. He was super helpful, informative and friendly. He made a point to look up the ingredients for the baked beans to confirm for me they were gluten free, and discussed his effort to order GF hot dog buns and beers to accommodate those with dietary restrictions. I ended up having a hippie dog on top of salad instead of a bun, with a side of maple bacon baked beans. Everything was delicious! read more

Excellent food! I had the Scooby Snack and my wife had the Buffalo. Definitely a place to make a stop for! read more

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Great little find on our travels. Food was great, atmosphere cool - clean and open. Lots of beers to chose from. Hospitality was awesome! Would definitely recommend this hidden gem! read more

The absolute best chowder I've ever had.. good service too.. 2 enthusiastic thumbs up

This place is great! The food is tasty, and craft beers are plentiful as well as wine. My family always struggles to find a good restaurant up in WA when were traveling because so many great places don't allow kids. But this place accepts all ages! They even have spare diapers and wipes in the bathroom changing area! It's a great stopping place for lunch if you're checking out Mt. St. Helen's. read more

This is pepto-bismal at 2 am, kind of food, with a chaser of caffeine & Tylenol to get you to work in the morning. Watered down beer, dry crusty meats covered up with spicy sugary sauces, suspect ingredient additions in the chili and the cheese sauce. NO MASKS WORN by any of the employees and most of the customers walking in. Clearly a small town watering hole making some kind of political statement at the risk of everyone's health & safety. Just gross all around. Yuk. read more

Boot what you might expect in a small town like Kalama. I've eaten there twice and was not disappointed! Heartily recommended.

Great place. Traveling to Mt Rainier and stopped for lunch. Great hotdogs and incredible pulled pork with crab kale slaw. The waitress was awesome , friendly and helpful. Will go agin. read more

Place was really good. Nice lunch. I had the Scooby and my wife had the Frito Pie. Both were really good. The Scooby was awesome. Nice selection of beer and cider too! Highly recommend and I'll definitely come back when I get a chance. read more

Guy working was rude and didn't wash his hands the whole hour we were there. Making food and running register, pretty sure it's a law you have to wash your hands in between. Two stars because they have a good tap list. Don't think I'll be back. read more

Stopped in to grab dinner for the family. Almost walked out because no one would help me. $50 and four dogs later to find out that they all were cold inside and tasted bad. We will not be back. read more

What a wonderful surprise find! The food was unique and fabulous! Such a nice staff as well. We are not beer drinkers but they have a ton of beer on tap read more

We stopped for a quick lunch on our way back to Seattle. They have a great beer selection and I enjoyed a flight of 6 for $12 (great deal!) I got to pick any beers from their extensive tap selection. I included a peach orange cranberry cider in the mix and was glad I did! For food we did some of their hot dogs with veggie sausages (thanks for catering for veg*ns) and some house pickles. The dogs were yummy, only thing that could have been improved was the soft white store-bought buns. The service was a little slow but so friendly I didn't mind (and we weren't in a hurry). I'll definitely be back next time we pass Kalama! read more

This place is a new hidden gem! We drive through Kalama a lot and stop for food frequently and I'm super stoked to have a new spot to come into. It's only been open for three months and they're kicking butt. Lots of beer, friendly staff, and clean atmosphere. Get the pulled pork sandwich, it's to diiieeee for. read more

Unique & tasty hot dog menu, family friendly, great beer selection, cool atmosphere & a really nice addition to downtown Kalama. We will definitely be frequenting Willie Dicks. read more

On our way to Seattle. Needed a little pit stop. A no frills place. But fun food. Great beers. Owner & staff are beyond friendly. Pretty much all gourmet hot dogs. If you like sour kraut, try the Kalama. It's a perfect blend of sweet and savory. Husband had the Buffalo. He loved it. Don't think you can go wrong with anything. Got the roasted peanuts for the road. Small cute town. Give it a try. Love mom & pops. read more

Great place with fun people if you just want to enjoy a few brews... love these guys!!!