Orcas Hotel Cafe

Absolutely incredible breakfast, beautifully served, and the view can't be beat.

Great lil place for your first or last stop on the island. We stopped about an hour before having to get our ferry and and plenty of time to enjoy our meal and the view one last time. The breakfast sandwich was amazing, and the staff are very friendly and quick.

We decided to do Thanksgiving a little differently this year by eating out. The food at Orcas Hotel Cafe was delicious! Hands down one of the best Thanksgiving feasts of my life.

We had lunch here before boarding the ferry, ordered Fish & Chips and Grilled Cheese. Both were very good and I would recommend for a tasty meal. They have some cool outdoor seating, but it's not enough for everyone. With health restrictions in place right now there is no indoor dining.

Quaint restaurant for a hearty breakfast on a cold, rainy, windy day. We ducked in to get out of the elements felt as though we stepped back in time but in a good way. The Crab Cake Benedict was delightful.

Surprisingly tasty food! The service was fast and efficient. We had the chicken quesadilla, clam chowder, grilled cheese and fish and chips.

Everything tasted good! The tomato soup with the grilled cheese was slightly undercooked and garlicky. But other than that, everything was good.

Wow, a grill cheese and tomato soup combo, the soup came from a bloody-mary recipe but no alcohol... yum. Walk up from the ferry dock and get a FABULOUS view, inside or out. Fun helpful staff, but they keep moving so be patient. Great menu.

We stopped for lunch after arriving on the noon ferry. There was ample parking. We elected for 2 clam chowders and shared an order of fish and chips. The chowder was unique but was very good. No complaints about the dish either. Total price was $60 which was steep but average for island meals. A great view of the ferry terminal and surrounding islands.

Two hours of waiting for fairy, so I went to this little cafe off the parking lot to waste sometimes. The coffee was outstanding and my avocados toast couldn’t be more perfect taste. Stop by support them when you are in the area. Would come here again.

Last year, I had the pleasure of visiting the incredible Orcas Cafe. However, today's review focuses on the present moment. My girlfriend, who is currently in Orcas for business, was having a rough morning. Despite being miles away in Texas, I desperately wanted to be there to comfort her with a hug. So, I called and Ryan, the GM picked up the phone.
I inquired if his team could deliver a flower or, at the very least, an oatmeal raisin cookie (a small gesture she would recognize as from me). Ryan went above and beyond, swiftly arranging for the treat to be delivered. When my girlfriend called to express her gratitude, it warmed my heart. Ryan, your assistance meant the world to me. When we next visit, I insist on treating you to a drink or two. Sincerely, a grateful and loyal patron.
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Great food, great service! Enjoy a nice view of the ferries coming into port with some music to match the atmosphere.

•on-site parking
•12-15 seats max
•no bathroom

I was fully prepared to hate the coffee- glad I tried it again. New owners = new coffee. The beignets were hot and tasty. We love sitting on the rocking chairs watching the boats come it and out.

This was a great place to grab lunch right off the ferry! We had the fish and chips and it was spectacular. Having visited during covid, you ordered inside and picked up your food at an outside window to eat outside. They had no problem with dogs in the outdoor dining area. It is an old hotel and is a fun into to the quaint island. Would definitely repeat.

AMAZING fish and chips here. Probably the best I have had. There is also a very fun menu with barbacoa, lattes, chicken tinga burrito and fresh bakery items. They have some outdoor fire pits to sit at when you wait for your food at the window outside. No inside seating right now.

Just grabbed a coffee this time, but was surprised by how affordable their menu was for a casual dinner! (Especially given few other places are open for dinner at all, let alone 8pm). A great stop while you’re waiting for the ferry, with lots of baked goods / dessert options too

I'm on a mission to find the best fish & chips in the San Juan Islands and this is definitely in the lead! We have tried a new place each week, there is a ton of good stuff here, but this is the best and we have now been back 3 times. The fish was the perfect level of crispy, salty and hot. We splurged once and decided on the beignets after and they were amazing, too. The rest of the baked goods looked delicious and there was a nice variety. Good local beer selection, friendly team, great experience. We are coming back for the General Tso's cauliflower Thursday... thanks for having such great vegetarian specials every week!

Casual dinner dining, seated right away on Monday evening. Cool carnivorous plants in cafe!

My girlfriend and I stopped here for lunch after taking the ferry over from Amacortes, and after eating there I'm surprised to read some of the negative reviews. The service was great, food came out hot. I had the breakfast burrito and she had the avocado toast. We thought the food was really really good, and the views out onto the sound are a nice addition. Yes, there is no restroom in the restaurant, but it's clearly posted on the entryway. Furthermore, the public restrooms at the ferry terminal are maybe a 60 second walk. 5/5 would eat there again.

Get the private room! This place was so friendly, helpful and they were there for anything we needed. They even had champagne there for our anniversary! I will be back and can't wait. The food at the cafe was so good and also service Starbucks. Thank you for a great stay. The prices were spot on as well.

Scenic setting on the patio. Orcas Burger ($14) was good. Pesto turkey sandwich ($14) was better. Waffle fries were good. Portion was very generous. You order at the counter and seat yourself, and they deliver the food to you. Great place to wait for the ferry home.