I cant speak any higher of this place! Food was to die for and service was wonderful. I got their lemon curd, blueberry pancakes. Im not a pancake person but i could eat these every day of my life. Our server was fantastic and attentive! Will definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sal Spils
Great small cafe with a corner store connected to it. All of the food was really good and the service was excellent. They always asked if I wanted more coffee, filled water, and let us stay for a while.
Molly
This place knows breakfast!
Brett Giammona
Their food is good and the staff is super friendly, but they are tremendously slow even when not that busy. We had two groups in front of us. The wait was quoted at around 15 min, it took 40. From the time of order it was nearly 50 minutes for our food to come out, including 10 or more minutes where the food was ready and sitting under the heaters waiting for someone to bring it over. Great place but they just need to work on their efficiency and operations.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 2
jacob bess
I hate leaving a negative review. But I’m sorry almost 50 bucks for the terrible meal I just purchased is insane. These prices are literal theft after seeing what you get for it. Either step up your game in the kitchen or drop your criminal prices I guess. I used to love this place. Sad to see it in this light.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 2
David Lofgren
A Bellingham gem - one of the last true neighborhood markets. The feeling of community at Nelson’s is unparalleled, the staff are the best, and ever since the change of ownership, the kitchen has been delivering delicious staples and creative specials with remarkable consistency.
Omg, I stopped by after searching for veggie burgers locally, and this was incredible! A veggie patty cooked to perfection on a toasted bun, fresh vegetables, a great sauce, fries that are clearly homemade and crispy perfection, and delicious tartar sauce! I highly recommend this place and I will definitely be a regular here 😍😍😍
Tadghan Giarratano
Great local atmosphere and as a ton of amenities like there's a whole gas station shopping area in the cafe, also the best fish n chips I have ever had.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chelsea D
Waited over 25 minutes for fish & chips and a cold club sandwich when we were the only table in the place. The slaw seemed old, fries were cold by the time they got to the table, silver ware was completely dirty, tiny sauces cost $1.25, glass ketchup bottle was grubby & didn’t have the lid on correctly so I shook it & it went everywhere. The club sandwich was not worth $21. Three pieces of fish came with the tiniest tarter so I asked for more and was charged, which is ridiculous when plates are overpriced as it is. You don’t get a printout for your bill, so you have no idea what up-charges there are. All said and done, quickest $60 spent on mediocrity
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 3
Margie Goetz
I really enjoy coming to this authentic cafe. I had breakfast today and did not leave a tip as I usual do at all public eateries. The waiter ignored my order ready for pickup and after several minutes my friend got up to get it. He also said he’d bring me jam but I had to wait to eat my toast until I caught his attention. The meal of potatoes, egg and toast was delicious!
Interesting. My wife and I LOVE Nelson’s; we’re there two or three weekends a month. Today, we went in to find that they were holding three empty tables for “Parents Weekend”, and wanted us to wait for seats at the bar, which was totally full, so that they could hold tables for people that aren’t even there! Not a great way to treat regulars: we went elsewhere - not sure we’ll go back if they’re that stupid and disloyal to regulars.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
Eric Chardoul-Sutter
Great spot for food and a beer!
Rich W
Great food. Nice place…but…
Over an hour from order to serve. I think what knocked it down for me is I was charged $5 over menu prices.
Not the employee’s fault but an immediate refund for difference should have been offered with apology. Instead, all we got was a polite apology and that maybe new menus were going to be made. How is that ok?
How about you charge what your menu says until they come or use correction tape and stick it on or sharpie to update your menu while waiting on the new ones. Or at very least have servers inform customers of price change at time of order.
Andry Johana Vargas Martinez
I chose this place due to the great reviews and how cozy this place was. But unfortunately, my husband and I had an awful service from one the servers. We left without any meal, just with a horrible experience from this place.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Alicia Rivera
The food was so YUMMY ✨ I love love the pancakes they were so delicious and soft
I cant speak any higher of this place! Food was to die for and service was wonderful. I got their lemon curd, blueberry pancakes. Im not a pancake person but i could eat these every day of my life. Our server was fantastic and attentive! Will definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great small cafe with a corner store connected to it. All of the food was really good and the service was excellent. They always asked if I wanted more coffee, filled water, and let us stay for a while.
This place knows breakfast!
Their food is good and the staff is super friendly, but they are tremendously slow even when not that busy. We had two groups in front of us. The wait was quoted at around 15 min, it took 40. From the time of order it was nearly 50 minutes for our food to come out, including 10 or more minutes where the food was ready and sitting under the heaters waiting for someone to bring it over. Great place but they just need to work on their efficiency and operations.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 2
I hate leaving a negative review. But I’m sorry almost 50 bucks for the terrible meal I just purchased is insane. These prices are literal theft after seeing what you get for it. Either step up your game in the kitchen or drop your criminal prices I guess. I used to love this place. Sad to see it in this light.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 2
A Bellingham gem - one of the last true neighborhood markets. The feeling of community at Nelson’s is unparalleled, the staff are the best, and ever since the change of ownership, the kitchen has been delivering delicious staples and creative specials with remarkable consistency.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Eggs Benedict, Breakfast Burrito, Scramble or Omelette, Burger, Crispy Chicken Sandwich, Poutine, Pancake, Classic Breakfast, French Dip Sandwich, House-Made Hollandaise
Omg, I stopped by after searching for veggie burgers locally, and this was incredible! A veggie patty cooked to perfection on a toasted bun, fresh vegetables, a great sauce, fries that are clearly homemade and crispy perfection, and delicious tartar sauce! I highly recommend this place and I will definitely be a regular here 😍😍😍
Great local atmosphere and as a ton of amenities like there's a whole gas station shopping area in the cafe, also the best fish n chips I have ever had.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Waited over 25 minutes for fish & chips and a cold club sandwich when we were the only table in the place. The slaw seemed old, fries were cold by the time they got to the table, silver ware was completely dirty, tiny sauces cost $1.25, glass ketchup bottle was grubby & didn’t have the lid on correctly so I shook it & it went everywhere. The club sandwich was not worth $21. Three pieces of fish came with the tiniest tarter so I asked for more and was charged, which is ridiculous when plates are overpriced as it is. You don’t get a printout for your bill, so you have no idea what up-charges there are. All said and done, quickest $60 spent on mediocrity
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 3
I really enjoy coming to this authentic cafe.
I had breakfast today and did not leave a tip as I usual do at all public eateries. The waiter ignored my order ready for pickup and after several minutes my friend got up to get it. He also said he’d bring me jam but I had to wait to eat my toast until I caught his attention. The meal of potatoes, egg and toast was delicious!
Restaurantji Recommends
Interesting. My wife and I LOVE Nelson’s; we’re there two or three weekends a month. Today, we went in to find that they were holding three empty tables for “Parents Weekend”, and wanted us to wait for seats at the bar, which was totally full, so that they could hold tables for people that aren’t even there! Not a great way to treat regulars: we went elsewhere - not sure we’ll go back if they’re that stupid and disloyal to regulars.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
Great spot for food and a beer!
Great food. Nice place…but…
Over an hour from order to serve. I think what knocked it down for me is I was charged $5 over menu prices.
Not the employee’s fault but an immediate refund for difference should have been offered with apology. Instead, all we got was a polite apology and that maybe new menus were going to be made. How is that ok?
How about you charge what your menu says until they come or use correction tape and stick it on or sharpie to update your menu while waiting on the new ones. Or at very least have servers inform customers of price change at time of order.
I chose this place due to the great reviews and how cozy this place was. But unfortunately, my husband and I had an awful service from one the servers. We left without any meal, just with a horrible experience from this place.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
The food was so YUMMY ✨ I love love the pancakes they were so delicious and soft
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