One for each day of the week.

Little Cheerful

133 E Holly St, Bellingham

Half a block from Hotel Leo, the Little Cheerful serves an excellent breakfast in a lively environment. Their hashbrowns, pancakes, and egg dishes are all delicious, with good portions. If you are looking for a quiet place for breakfast, this isn't it. You'll love it here if you like good coffee and food and a cheerful, packed downtown eatery. 

Sweet Bay Cafe

1327 N State Street, Bellingham 

Sweet Bay Cafe is known for their classic breakfast and lunch fare with all items made in-house with local ingredients. Their spot in historic downtown makes it a bright and open space, perfect for a big group or relaxed meal. The menu boasts both classic items, or fun new tastes such as fried chicken and pancakes! Their fluffy house made biscuits are always a crowd pleaser and everyone who eats is sure to walk away full and happy!

Old Town Cafe

316 W. Holly St, Bellingham 

The Old Town Cafe is in contention for Bellingham's best breakfast, and it's been this way for decades. This Old Town eatery is about as Bellingham-y as you can get. Casual and comfortable, they serve great breakfasts and lunches in a warm and inviting atmosphere, with plenty of good coffee and espresso, the best chai in town, homemade potato and egg dishes, pastries, sandwiches and sides. Back in the day, this was THE hippie restaurant in Bellingham, and a good bit of that laid back feel is still present (but with much better food). All-natural, local, and organic products are used and Old Town makes all its pastries on-site with whole-wheat flour and unrefined sweeteners. You’ll find plenty of vegetarian and gluten-free options, too. But this is no longer bean sprout central, as they offer hearty Hempler's bacon and sausage, locally-processed albacore tuna, and a naturally-raised grass-fed beef burger.

Mount Bakery Downtown

308 W Champion St, Bellingham  

We go to the Mount Bakery as often as possible to pick up a just-baked ham and cheese croissant and a double-short Americano to go. When we have more time, we love to sit in their cafe and order any number of great breakfast or lunch options AND a ham and cheese croissant. This little bakery cafe has a dedication to quality bistro and bakery food, and you can taste it. The atmosphere is charming and pleasant in their compact dining room. Be prepared to wait for a table on a Saturday or Sunday morning, but good things are worth the wait.