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All reviews hash browns oatmeal great breakfast worth the wait the chicken fried steak best breakfast in town classic breakfast breakfast place wait for a table island ferry crispy waitstaff
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Reviewed April 29, 2023

Checked all my boxes. Good service. Had my go to chicken fried steak and eggs. Came out in a timely manor. Totally text book well executed. Asked for water and she was booom done. Coffee cup never went empty and the place was full. Definitely...a good experience. . . .More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed April 6, 2023 via mobile

It is all go in this cafe! Even on a quiet weekday off season this little cafe was very busy! Recommend getting there early (before 8.30am ish) to sit straight down. Lots of coffee refills, lots of options on menu, decent value, staff working amazingly...hard. Enjoyed our breakfast here.More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed February 5, 2023

Something I really appreciated was their willingness to modify my omelette for me. The artwork on the walls is fun— reminiscent of the “Henry” artwork that can be seen throughout parts of Seattle. ‘Adds a fun vibe. The waitstaff checked on us several times. I’d...eat here again.More

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed September 25, 2022 via mobile

Visited September 10th, 2022. We were told that they were serving only take out due to staffing shortage. Woman was rude and condescending when we walked up to counter and wanted to order, pointing to her little hand written sign in window. We won't go...back!More

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed September 17, 2022

My boyfriend and I had a delicious breakfast here after getting off the ferry from Anacortes. Food and coffee were excellent and the service was quick and warm, at good prices. Would definitely return when in Friday Harbor!

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed September 12, 2022

The line outside tells the tale. The wait was short. The staff is friendly, upbeat and takes time to interact with customers. You walk in as stranger and leave as part of the community. The atmosphere is hippie-like and colorful. I had the California scramble....It was delicious. As a side note, if you're planning to hike, kayak, bike or be out on the water you might want to avoid the hash browns with coffee. The combo has a very cleansing affect. LOL!More

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed September 6, 2022

We had breakfast at Rocky Bay. The food was good but not great. The service was very good. Atmosphere is like a diner. Staff was super friendly. We would go back

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed August 26, 2022

This is a great place for a hearty breakfast. Prepare to add your name to the waiting list and stand outside, but it's worth the wait.

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed August 1, 2022 via mobile

Perfect start to a day on the island. Delicious omelets and outstanding pancakes. Perfectly crisp bacon. We will be back!

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed July 24, 2022 via mobile

Awesome breakfast-we always stop here on our trip to Friday Harbor. The food is delicious and a variety of items on the menu. We made a extra stop back to Friday Harbor just so we could dine here again!!! Pancakes are so fluffy and yummy,...eggs and bacon perfect.More

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed July 23, 2022

Our bed and breakfast was unwilling to make our breakfast before we had to be with kayak tour so we went here for breakfast. We went when they opened at 7 and had a very good breakfast. The service was fast and food was good....The place can get busy as the morning progresses so we were glad we were there when it opened. Right on Spring St, it was easy to find. I would recommend this place for breakfast.More

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed July 23, 2022 via mobile

Enjoyed our breakfast very much at Rocky Bay. It was the best vegetarian omelet I had ever eaten. My husband had the breakfast sandwich and said it was delicious. Can be a bit of a wait but well worth it!

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed July 12, 2022

We ate breakfast here two out of the three mornings we were in Friday Harbor. The service is excellent, the location was a short walk from our hotel, and the food was generous and well prepared. I loved this humble diner style place - I'd...definitely recommend it and would eat there again if back in the area.More

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed June 27, 2022

We were only on the island for two mornings and after our first breakfast at Rocky's we had to return! Service is fast and friendly and to the point, the food will have you coming back again and again! I had the Classic breakfast the...first morning and it was spot on. Eggs cooked perfect, toast crispy and hot and with plenty of butter and bacon that was to die for. Hubby had the chicken fried steak and loved it! Not the typical frozen patty, a real meat patty and delicious gravy with perfectly cooked eggs. Next day hubby had the corned beef benedict and I had the crispy chicken wrap. Both were excellent! Hubby always needs extra hollandaise but not this time, it was perfectly sauced! The crispy chicken wrap is loaded with chicken and bacon, I mean loaded!! Oh, and the shoestring fries are addicting, be fair warned!! Highly recommend and will definitely be back!More

Date of visit: June 2022
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Reviewed June 26, 2022

Yummy breakfast before a full day of kayaking. The place is small the the staff works hard. You'll have to wait for a table.

Date of visit: June 2022
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I would call them to make sure, but I don't think so. It's a breakfast place. Who makes reservations for breakfast? Go there anyway, the food is great.
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Yes, Rocky Bay Cafe offers takeout services.

Rocky Bay Cafe is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travelers:
  • Food: 4
  • Service: 4
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4