Jacci's Fish and Chips, 1020 Harris Ave., +1-360 733-5021. Tu-Th, 11AM-7PM, F Sa, 11AM-6PM, Sunday, 12-5 PM. You can't miss this red double decker bus with a few picnic tables out front. Select fresh fish such as cod, halibut or salmon for truly delicious fish and chips. $6-$10.
The Colophon Cafe, 1208 11th Street, +1-360 647-0092. Mon-Sat, 9AM-10PM. . Serves soups, salads, sandwiched, and others. Located in wonderful, historic Fairhaven. Also has great desserts!
Diego's Mexican Grill, 300 N. Samish Way, +1-360 714-9426. Winter hours: Mon-Sat, 11AM-9PM, Sunday 11:30AM-8PM. Summer hours: Mon-Thu 11AM-10PM, Fri-Sat 11AM-11PM, Sun 11AM-9PM. . Popular eating spot for university students, excellent salsa, free wi-fi!
Dos Padres, 1111 Harris Ave. , +1-360 733-9900. Su-Th 11AM-9PM, F-Sa 11AM-10PM, Bar until midnight daily. Standard Mexican food such as fajitas, burritos, and so on. The restaurant side is comfortable and relaxed. Note the separate bar entrance to the right if you are mainly interested in the margaritas. The building was extensivly damaged by fire but re-opened Nov '07.
Boundary Bay Brewery and Bistro, 1107 Railroad Ave., +1-360 647-5593. Opens 11AM daily. Fax +1-360 671-5897. This brewery, bar, and restaurant is a good place for a drink or food. Minors are welcome in the restaurant. Seafood, steaks, and Mexican food on the menu from $8-$25. Try the beer sampler with a friend to get an idea of all the brews they produce.
La Fiamma Wood Fire Pizza, 200 E. Chestnut at Railroad Ave. in downtown, +1-360 647-0060. Mo-Th 11AM-9:30PM, Fr-Sa 11AM-10PM, Su 12PM-9:30PM. Excellent pizza in loud, friendly environment.
Mallard Ice Cream 1323 Railroad Ave., +1-360 734-3884. Mon-Wed 8:30AM-10PM, Thu-Fri 8:30AM-11PM, Sat 11AM-11PM, Sun 11AM-10PM. Located in downtown. Serves a wide variety of ice cream and other deserts. Favorite of locals, and the servers are very friendly.
For a great view, and great food, try Nimbus at the top of the Bellingham Towers (even though there's only one). Go in and take the elevator to the top. 119 N Commercial St. +1-360 676-1307. After 10 PM, have the truffle fries, they're addictive.
Rhododendron Cafe, 5521 Chuckanut Dr., Tel +1-360 766-6667. located South of Chuckanut Mountain in the country town of Bow, features exquisitely prepared combinations of Northwest and ethnic food in a casual setting. Drive down Chuckanut Drive (Highway 11), 25 minutes from Fairhaven, for a visual treat. Open for Lunch & Dinner, W-Su, 11:30AM- 9PM; Sa-Su brunch 9AM. Closed M-Tu. Reservations for parties of 5 or more only. Entrees $9-20; complete meals with wine and tax $30-$40 per person.
The Horseshoe Cafe, 113 E. Holly St., tel +1 360 734-0380. located on Holly Street since 1886, is an old-fashioned diner with breakfast most of the day and burgers for lunch and dinner, enough modern sensibility to offer free wireless internet access, and waitstaff that call you "honey" and/or sport the latest piercings. Reasonably priced.
The Pacific Cafe, 100 N. Commercial St., tel +1 360 647-0800. in the Mount Baker Theatre building, was one of Bellingham's top gastronomic experiences. It offered fresh food skilfully prepared, with Asian and Northwest accents. The Pacific Cafe is currently closed and will re-open in Fall 2008.
Tony's Coffee is awesome. 12th Street in Fairhaven District.
Taco Lobo is a great place to get fresh, inexpensive Mexican food and many kinds of homemade salsa. It's the best Mexican in town. Downtown at 117 W Magnolia St
Skylarks Hidden Cafe, 1308 11th Street, tel +1 360 715-3642. in the historic Fairhaven district serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner and has a late night menu. Courtyard dining next to the fire is a nice option on cool Spring evenings.
The Swan Café & Deli, 1220 N. Forest and 315 Westerly Rd, ☎ +1 360 734 8158, . 7:00-21:00h. Located in the Community Food Co-op The Swan Cafe offers a variety of healthy organic food with numerous vegetarian dishes and an in-house bakery with options for those with allergies or other dietary restrictions. �
Mount Bakery, 308C West Champion, ☎ +1-360-715-2195, . M-F 08:30 - 16:30h. A crêperie crossed with a café. Eggs Benedict breakfast $10.55 (served all day), Crepes with soup, salad, or potatoes $8.95, quiche, salads. Family owned and operated by Olivier Vrambout. Their "slow food" approach allows gastronomic pleasure and fun with the waiters, but means a lunch can take two hours. 15% off any one item when you arrive by bike. Cash or checks only, no credit cards.$10-$20. �
Rudy's Pizzeria, 1230 N. State, ☎ +1 360 647-7547. Mon-Thurs 11:00 - 23:00h, Fri 11:00-24:00h, Sat 12:00-24:00h, Sunday 16:00-22:00h, free delivery starting at 17:00h (12:00h Saturdays). Located in a converted bar with hardwood floors, giving it an ambience somewhere between beer hall and coffee house. A wide range of toppings, from "Avocado" to "Zucchini", plus Taco, Greek, and White pizzas. Friendly, low-key service. Great for groups with appetites.large pizza $12-18, salad $3, drinks $1. �
Old Town Café, 316 W Holly St (between Champion and Bay streets), ☎ +1-(360) 671-4431. Mon-Sat 7:00am - 3:00pm, Sun 8:00am - 2:00am. One of the local hot-spots for weekend breakfasts, they offer a diner menu. A rich assortment of pancakes, omelettes, and home fries for breakfast. Sandwiches and grilled items for lunch. Plenty of vegetarian, organic, and locally-sourced options. They don't take reservations, so sign your name on the wait list and sit on the bench (or at the kids play area) until your turn comes up.breakfast $10-15. �
The Bagelry, 1319 Railroad (Between Holly and Magnolia), ☎ +1-(360) 676-5288 (, fax: +1-(360) 676-9703), . Mon-Fri 6:30AM–5PM; Sat 7:30AM–4PM; Sun 8AM–3PM. 13 kinds of bagels, baked fresh on the premises. 12 cream cheese spreads. Bagel-based sandwiches and omelettes for breakfast, lunch, and snacks. Plenty of tables for eating with friends, rapid service for take-out. A twenty-year history in the community. The Bagelry is a great place for a bagel.Bagels $0.85, sandwiches $4.35-$6.05, omelettes $4.85-$6.45. �
Pad Thai, 4285 Meridian St #101 (North of Bellis Fair, in shopping center with CostCo, on Meridian side of parking lot), ☎ +1 (360) 752-2422 (, fax: +1 (360) 752-2423), . Sun–Thu 11AM-9:30PM, Fri-Sat 11AM-10PM, closed some holidays. Don't be unnerved by the curious presence of sushi in a Thai restaurant. The tasty menu has some interesting touches, such as the option of dishes made with Splenda instead of oil, and a range of vegan and vegetarian items. The large dining room includes a cocktail bar and sushi bar. Rises above the uninspiring standards of Bellis Fair-Guide Meridian area restaurants.$10-15/person. (48.796765,-122.487012)�
The Daisy Café, 114 W. Magnolia St., #102 (at Cornwall Street), ☎ +1-360-733-8996, . Mon–Fri 7:30am–2:30pm, Sat–Sun 7:30am–2:00pm. Breakfasts (pancakes, omelettes, and the like) and lunches (burgers, pizzas, and the like) in a bright, friendly environment. $7-$11. (48.751202,-122.477281)�
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