Staff was friendly, wait time was brief, food is good!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lamia Murphy
Great food and atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Marla M-I
I love the Colophon! Always great friendly service and yummy food 💜
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tim Hendricks
Wonderful atmosphere, very kid-friendly too. Helpful waitstaff, and the kiddos are begging to return.
Emmy Gladney
Warm, cozy, and the perfect place for a winter wedding breakfast to fill up and caffeinate for the big day. So much selection that there is something delicious for everyone--no matter how varied the food preferences or restrictions. Plus the staff is as sweet as their pie.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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The salmon dish was delicious.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
The Om Gnome
I experienced Solo Diner Syndrome for the first time at time at my beloved Colophon today. I first came here when it first opened Circa 1988. Then I went to Seattle for quite a while. By the time I got back to Bellingham it had changed a LOT. But I was happy to see The Colophon was still open and still serving the African peanut soup I love. So I go as often as I can and it has been mostly great but today I experienced Solo Diner Syndrome. Anyone who dines solo has experienced this more than once. You're seated off in a corner and forgotten about. It's a matter of economic calculation on the part of the server. You are not worth their time compared to the potentially more lucrative multi-top. Of course anyone who has had a restaurant gig knows that does not always work out. Sometimes that big ticket table will stiff you. Anyway, most times I come here the servers are great and pay attention. I tend to be an excessive tipper which means they are not disappointed. Today however, I got hit with SDS. Oh well. so far it's just the once. hope it does not become the norm.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
MeChelle Hawkins
Great place for lunch. They have a great menu of soup, salad, sandwich.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gary Schmidt
This is one of my favorite breakfast or lunch places in the region. I usually get the quiche but there seems to be a very wide variety of vegetarian options if thats your preference. Bagel sandwiches, flatbreads, creative soups, pastries are all available. This is a great place to warm up and dry off a little on a rainy day.
I’ve been a few times, and there’s certainly more potential here - standard cafe menu and the foods are missing flavor.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 2
Kashia Espedilla
The ultimate Fairhaven/Bellingham experience. Warm cozy atmosphere located in the heart of beautiful historic Fairhaven. Food is alway fresh and tastes amazing. This is why I come back time and time again. One of the few spots left here in Whatcom County that still offers some good old fashioned customer service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brett Siebenhaar
Every time we are in Fairhaven (Bellingham) from Seattle, this is our go to spot to eat and get some drinks! We spend all day in the Village Books which is connected, so it is very easy to go from one to the other. The staff is excellent, the food/drinks are fantastic, and the prices are great! We always look forward to being treated as guests instead of just a paying customer. Thank you!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kayden Grey Rinaldi
Take a late lunch in one of their booths, bring a book or some friends, and prepare for the timeless cafe experience that is otherwise missing from Bellingham, WA. The warm lighting and generous space lull you into relaxation just before you are rewarded with a steaming pot pie chock full of vegetables and tender chicken. Delete a slice of their peanut butter pie afterward for an optimal experience. Thanks to Julia, who was cheery, hardworking, and made us tasty cocktails.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Eric Haven
This place is incredible. Not a bad thing about it. A true gem within Fairhaven. The food, atmosphere, staff, are all well above par. Easily one of my very favorite places to eat
Food was mediocre for the price.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Staff was friendly, wait time was brief, food is good!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food and atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I love the Colophon! Always great friendly service and yummy food 💜
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wonderful atmosphere, very kid-friendly too. Helpful waitstaff, and the kiddos are begging to return.
Warm, cozy, and the perfect place for a winter wedding breakfast to fill up and caffeinate for the big day. So much selection that there is something delicious for everyone--no matter how varied the food preferences or restrictions. Plus the staff is as sweet as their pie.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The salmon dish was delicious.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
I experienced Solo Diner Syndrome for the first time at time at my beloved Colophon today. I first came here when it first opened Circa 1988. Then I went to Seattle for quite a while. By the time I got back to Bellingham it had changed a LOT. But I was happy to see The Colophon was still open and still serving the African peanut soup I love. So I go as often as I can and it has been mostly great but today I experienced Solo Diner Syndrome. Anyone who dines solo has experienced this more than once. You're seated off in a corner and forgotten about. It's a matter of economic calculation on the part of the server. You are not worth their time compared to the potentially more lucrative multi-top. Of course anyone who has had a restaurant gig knows that does not always work out. Sometimes that big ticket table will stiff you. Anyway, most times I come here the servers are great and pay attention. I tend to be an excessive tipper which means they are not disappointed. Today however, I got hit with SDS. Oh well. so far it's just the once. hope it does not become the norm.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Great place for lunch. They have a great menu of soup, salad, sandwich.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is one of my favorite breakfast or lunch places in the region. I usually get the quiche but there seems to be a very wide variety of vegetarian options if thats your preference. Bagel sandwiches, flatbreads, creative soups, pastries are all available. This is a great place to warm up and dry off a little on a rainy day.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
I’ve been a few times, and there’s certainly more potential here - standard cafe menu and the foods are missing flavor.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 2
The ultimate Fairhaven/Bellingham experience. Warm cozy atmosphere located in the heart of beautiful historic Fairhaven. Food is alway fresh and tastes amazing. This is why I come back time and time again. One of the few spots left here in Whatcom County that still offers some good old fashioned customer service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Every time we are in Fairhaven (Bellingham) from Seattle, this is our go to spot to eat and get some drinks! We spend all day in the Village Books which is connected, so it is very easy to go from one to the other. The staff is excellent, the food/drinks are fantastic, and the prices are great! We always look forward to being treated as guests instead of just a paying customer. Thank you!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Take a late lunch in one of their booths, bring a book or some friends, and prepare for the timeless cafe experience that is otherwise missing from Bellingham, WA. The warm lighting and generous space lull you into relaxation just before you are rewarded with a steaming pot pie chock full of vegetables and tender chicken. Delete a slice of their peanut butter pie afterward for an optimal experience. Thanks to Julia, who was cheery, hardworking, and made us tasty cocktails.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is incredible. Not a bad thing about it. A true gem within Fairhaven. The food, atmosphere, staff, are all well above par. Easily one of my very favorite places to eat
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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