Reasonable price on Local Goods coffee, my must-purchase when visiting Orcas Island.
On a Sunday, you need to get to the ferry TWO hours in advance. No one will tell you this, so it's important information to make a note of now!!!
Centrally located in Eastsound, Brown Bear Baking serves up strong espresso and Steve Smith Teakmaker teas from Portland, Oregon. Drop in for a house-made pastry, croque monsieur, and americano. Read more.
The Inn at Ship Bay offers contemplative views from the formal dining room and bar. Menu emphasizes seasonal and organic. Relaxed hotel setting on Orcas is about a three-minute drive to Eastsound. Read more.
Excellent views from top of the tower but bring a windbreaker - gets windy up there sometimes.
Taste the flavor of the islands at San Juan Islands' only craft brewery on Orcas! Sample their wide selection from light-tasting Kolsch beer and lagers to seasonals and IPAs. Get a growler to go. Read more.
Excellent selection for books, journals, cards and gifts with an emphasis on Pacific Northwest and coastal subjects. Grab a copy of Monocle, Kinfolk or Gather and an espresso in cafe. No wash room. Read more.
Locally-esteemed bakery and cafe offers house-made pastries and baked goods as well as a sandwich, pizza, and salad menu reflecting locally-sourced seasonal ingredients. Gluten-free choices limited. Read more.
Enjoy commanding views from Orcas B&B at night, the twinkling lights from Bellingham, White Rock and Vancouver, BC, are visible, as well as Eastsound inlet. Excellent breakfast at relaxed guest house. Read more.
Best bed ever. Slept like a child last night. Get a bay view room in the building on a hill.
Peter Fisher's passion for local landscapes around Orcas and from his travels to Norway offer an intimate clarity through his composed lens. Drop by for rotating exhibits in Eastsound. Read more.
Relaxed service and dining at picnic tables under the stars set the summer pace and ambience at Hogstone. Pizza menu is complemented with local beer and daily specials including fresh oysters, salads. Read more.
Mijitas' fireplace and modest Mission-style interior beckons to dine from a menu that aspires beyond taqueria favorites. Its intimate interior is tight around large tables. Food's okay but no value. Read more.
Summer produce is available every Saturday including locally-produced greens, herb and veggies. Drop in for lunch and have a Salvadoran tamale with an horchata, and check out music, arts, and crafts. Read more.
The locally-esteemed Cafe Olga is open in Eastsound following a string of fires in Olga on the island. A seasonal and locally-sourced menu delight with salads, soup, sandwiches and home-made pies. Read more.
Eastsound has a few places for breakfast and lunch, but you can avoid the lines at Mia's Cafe. Stop in for a scramble and toast or a bowl of granola. Strong coffee poured here can brighten your day. Read more.
