Old Town Cafe is a hip, cozy bistro in Bellingham, Washington, offering area-sourced breakfast served all day alongside lunch in rustic-cool surroundings.
Whether you are starting your morning with a satisfying breakfast, meeting someone for brunch, enjoying a relaxed lunch, or stopping in for dessert, the cafe provides a welcoming setting suited to both casual visits and special moments.
Its counter service, table service, comfortable seating, and reputation for fast service make it a convenient choice, while its historic, trendy atmosphere adds character to every visit.
Coffee lovers can enjoy great coffee and a broad selection of tea, while the menu also includes comfort food, healthy options, and organic dishes. Old Town Cafe serves local specialties and offers beer, cocktails, spirits, and a bar on site.
Outdoor seating, live music, and options for solo dining add variety to the experience, whether you prefer to relax on your own, gather with others, or enjoy the atmosphere over a carefully prepared drink and meal. Customers consistently recognize the cafe’s appeal, giving it a 4.50 out of 5 rating based on 1,161 reviews.
Old Town Cafe offers dine-in service, takeaway, delivery, and on-site services, with reservations accepted for added planning convenience. There is usually a wait, reflecting its popularity, but customers can choose the option that best fits their schedule. The cafe also provides wheelchair-accessible parking, an accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and a wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Payments are accepted by cheque, credit card, debit card, and NFC mobile payment. Visit Old Town Cafe at 316 W Holly St, Bellingham, WA 98225, or call +1 360-671-4431.
Popular Items
Frequently ordered and highly recommended items at Old Town Cafe
Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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A glimpse of our restaurant experience
Food & Drinks
A buttermilk biscuit topped with mushroom-tahini gravy & served with two eggs & homefries or black beans.
Our homefries grilled with onions, peppers, mushrooms & celery topped with cheddar cheese, salsa & sour cream.
Our farmer’s skillet with two eggs* & toast or corn tortillas.
Black beans & cheddar cheese in an organic white flour tortilla. Served with homefries.
A blend of seasonal & tropical fresh fruits.
Served with a gluten-free corn muffin or toast.
Our chili topped with onions, melted cheddar, salsa & sour cream. Served with a gluten-free corn muffin or toast.
Served with a gluten-free corn muffin or toast.
Any style except boiled
Any style except boiled
(4)Gluten- and soy-free
Sprouted whole grain & seed
(2) Contains eggs
Contains gluten & dairy
Contains gluten & dairy
Hear from our valued guests
Great breakfast place, one of the best, in Bellingham. It's always busy on Sundays but we waited 30 minutes and it was worth it! The Number Nine was awesome and the French toast was also great. The staff is very helpful and friendly, even when they're slammed. Great breakfast spot!
The staff is amazing!! Friendly and attentive and knowledgeable. The food is locally sourced and mostly organic.
I’m so happy we found this restaurant! We’re from Seattle and came to Bellingham for a getaway and Old Town met all of our needs. We love supporting small family owned businesses, and this one deserves our all! The food was amazing, locally sourced, great atmosphere, great people. Highly recommend!
We love Old Town! We bring our family here when they come to visit every year because all our food restrictions are accommodated - vegan and gluten free as well as egg free - a tall order for breakfast places typically! The GF pancakes are so good I ask every time I order them if they’re really gluten free! 🤣
The atmosphere is that of an old school diner/breakfast place. Pretty busy all the times I've been here. Friendly staff and clearly marked vegan options. Breakfast options are tasty, flavorful, and condiments are available on request. I wish the portion size was a big bigger, as it doesn't always fill me up and I eat a normal portion size. But a solid option nonetheless for vegans.
We love old town cafe! My husband and I have been going almost every weekend for over a year now because we love it so much. The food is great, I always get the biscuits and gravy, and my husband likes to try the specials when they have special pancakes. I also really love that they source all their ingredients locally. It’s hard to find a meal nowadays that doesn’t feel like it weighs you down for hours afterwards but everything I’ve tried here feels good after eating it. Oh and their drip coffee is very good, and I think they make the best cappuccinos in Bellingham!
I visited this place during the summer and forgot to review until now. I love this place, this place screams comfort food and I’d always come back for more. We came here on a Friday and it was pretty busy, a little bit of a wait but well worth it! Since it was hot outside that day, we sat outside and it was beautiful. Service was excellent! I was able to try the Egg Tacos and my partner got the Farmer’s Skillet as well as a pancake for us to share. All of it was delicious and I will be back to devour more! Thank you!!:)
Quirky little place; great food! I had the special- croissant with gruyere, bacon, arugula and scrambled egg & vanilla cappuccino.
Excellent local spot for breakfast but be prepared to wait especially if you have a large group - it's popular! Had the half order #9. Very good and plenty of food. They forgot one of our orders but they took it off our bill which we appreciated. Good service!
We loved our experience here! Went on a weekday around 11 so there was no wait. Servers were all very friendly. Lots of gluten free options! Though they will warn you when things are cooked on the same griddle. The French toast can’t be gluten free because it is battered. I went with the grilled cheese with sprouts, avocado and bacon and it was delicious! Another person got the gluten free hot cakes and those were also great. Their preserves (locally sourced by Sun Fresh Foods) were so delicious I am going to go order myself some. Breakfast all day! Lunch started at 11 so our timing was perfect to get whatever we wanted
Common questions about Old Town Cafe
Old Town Cafe is located at 316 W Holly St, Bellingham, WA 98225, United States, Bellingham, WA, United States.
You can reach Old Town Cafe by calling +1 360-671-4431.
Old Town Cafe has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on 1161 customer reviews.
Old Town Cafe features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Old Town Cafe features the following from the business: Identifies as women-owned.
Old Town Cafe features the following service options: Outdoor seating, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in, Delivery.
Old Town Cafe features the following highlights: Fast service, Great coffee, Great tea selection, Live music, Serves local specialty.
Old Town Cafe features the following popular for: Breakfast, Solo dining.
Old Town Cafe features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Comfort food, Healthy options, Organic dishes, Spirits, Vegan options, Vegetarian options, Wine.
Old Town Cafe features the following dining options: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Counter service, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Old Town Cafe features the following amenities: Bar on site, Restroom.
Old Town Cafe features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Historic, Trendy.
Old Town Cafe features the following crowd: Family friendly, Groups, Tourists, University students.
Old Town Cafe features the following planning: Usually a wait, Accepts reservations.
Old Town Cafe features the following payments: Cheques, Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Old Town Cafe features the following children: Good for kids, High chairs, Kids' menu.
Old Town Cafe features the following parking: Free street parking, Paid street parking, Somewhat difficult to find a space.
Old Town Cafe features the following pets: Dogs allowed outside.
Business Features
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