Chelan Cafe

O-M-GSeriously? The Chelan is a Seattle Icon where locals go to feel a part of something fun. The bar, located in the rear of the restaurant is a place I have visited before and always enjoyed myself. That is why I didn't hesitate to meet my friend there for a few drinks.I know the place has a 'dive' feel, but that doesn't give license for the bartender to be so rude. It was around 5pm on a Thursday night. We arrived there just before a shift change. The one lady bartender was nice and efficient. Her replacement was an incredibly incapable SNAGGLE TOOTH.My friend and I sitting at the bar went COMPLETELY ignored. So much so, I noticed people walking up to the bar were getting service, and we were not. So, I got off the bar stool and walked to where everyone else was getting drinks. She was SO RUDE and CRANKY it was ALMOST LAUGHABLE.She got into a yelling match with a co-worker who was playing video games. He must have said something negative to her and she lost her mind. It made everyone in the place stop their conversations and watch the spectacle. Honestly? I would never go back afraid she or someone like her would be working. Hey lady! No reason to be working as a bartender if you hate your job and the people in it. Everyone can have a bad day, but your customers should never be the ones to pay for it.

I'm a government employee have order breakfast many times but I feel the Mexican kitchen staff has a problem with me engaging in friendly hellos to the servers (2 Latinos 1white) I have always been polite and respectful to the ladies .every time the cooks screw up my order (how do you make a BLT and forget tomato's ,how you make BLT and forget the bottom bread ,)my union has meetings there I'm going to request that restaurant be off limits to union black employees.Sonja anglia and beverly are very good the kitchen maybe immigration needs to check green cards I'm sure they don't screw ip white mens orders

I have lived in the West Seattle area for over 2 decades. I finally gave in and wanted to give this diner a try. It has the old fashioned diner ambiance that I like but unfortunately I won't be returning for two important reasons--mediocre food and horrible service. Came in on a Sunday for a party of two. Wasn't busy. There was a party of two before us and about 5 minutes after there was a party of 4. The party before us got seated fairly quickly and the manager was quick to clean up and set up for the party of 4 that came In after us. Realizing that we had been standing there waiting one of the waiters sat us in the corner at a table that had been long empty.Simple breakfast and lunch menu; which isn't a bad thing but one of my favorite things at a diner is corn beef hash. I had asked the waiter if it was in chunks or minced, he said he wasn't sure and had to ask. When a waitress came over to answer my question, her answer was as simple as the menu: it comes out of a can... that sure sounds appetizing doesn't it? I opted for the chef eddy hotcakes sandwich (two pancakes, 1 egg, two sausage links or two pieces of bacon. I got the two sausage links with a side of bacon). My other half got the chicken fried steak with sausage gravy.The chicken fried steak and gravy came out quickly. His biggest critique was that there wasn't much gravy. My overcooked slices of bacon and pancakes came out. I only was able to take a couple bites of the bacon because honestly it was hard to chew without risking chipping a tooth. The pancakes were your mediocre diner pancakes. A good 10 minutes went past as I nibbled on my pancakes before we realized the main part of my breakfast hadn't come out. My bf went up to the counter and informed our waitress that we were halfway done eating and I never got the rest of my food. She came out with an egg and more bacon. I told her that it should've been an egg with sausage. She went back and brought back the egg with two sausage links. Honestly, I can deal with a mediocre simple breakfast if the service is stellar but the combination of overcooked bacon and overlooked customers make this diner a no-go for me.

Looking for breakfast/brunch place to watch Seahawks football. This place is a gem. Sat in bar area which I like because no children.My country benedict was delicious. Hubby loved his ham and cheese omelet.Meal with a bloody Mary and orange juice with gratuity was $50. More than reasonable.Hoping to try other items on the menu

Once again I have to the Chelan Cafe an outstanding review for service,great food, friendly staff. I have never had a bad meal.Best little cafe in West Seattle :) :)

Despite all the bad reviews I really did enjoy Chelan Cafe, no complaints anywhere! Great food, awesome service, and this place is a Bar, restaurant, and Cafe all in one! Highly recommend if you are near by.

Service is a consistent slow pace. Understandably being the only family style restaurant that serves breakfast on Sundays with small dining size. When you bring young children consider the wait time to sit, sitting at your table waiting to order, getting your order, and that long wait for your second cup of coffee. food is great though! 5 Stars to the cooks! Patience is your friend at this restaurant. I am empathetic to the servers. Call out's definitely slow you down! Sorry my grandkids drank all the creamers!

First the positives. GREAT FOOD, GREAT VALUE! PRICES ARE LOWER THAN PRETTY MUCH ANYBODY ELSE. The one major negative and it's a big one. There is a busser there, I believe her name is Beverly. She has been told multiple times that she needs to wear her hair behind in a ponytail. One of the servers told us that she's been refusing to do that. We were in today and she had two ponytails laying down in front. Her hair is very long very frizzy and it looked unkept and uncombed. When she brought us our water, she literally had the glasses up against her chest and her hair. When she put him down on the table my husband and I just looked at each other and said no we're not drinking those. (Thank you to the server who I quietly told and she was completely understanding and replaced the waters.)Granted, Sundays are very very busy and I get the things get low and sometimes it might take a little time to get what you want. When we asked for vanilla creamers instead of just politely saying "I will get them to you as soon as I can I'm sorry it's so busy I can't do it now."she said "No I can't" and just abruptly walked away. A little side note? We were sitting right outside with a store all those things so it wouldn't have taken her more than 30 seconds to grab a small handful and bring them to our table. This woman needs to be spoken with firmly and clearly because not only is she rude, she is breaking health codes right and left and if this isn't taken care of the business is going to possibly get fined by the health department.

We were craving diner breakfast and were not disappointed. I had the eggs/bacon/hash brows. All perfectly cooked. My family ordered the pancakes (fluffy and huge portion) and the French toast (eggy, fluffy) - nothing but rave reviews. Very inexpensive ($44 for everything) and exactly what we wanted. Great service, amazing old school vibe.

Vigor staff loves the food at Chelan, and the service and ambiance. But I want to talk about the Service AFTER you leave.My manager forgot to get an itemized receipt (on 12/13/2023), and I called on 1/16/2024, and Scott the manager and 3rd generation to operate the Chelan Cafe not only got me the receipt ON THE SPOT, but was so kind and gracious about it. I really appreciate Scott's help and we will be back, again and again. Thank you for coming through for us when we really needed it! Chelan Cafe is AMAZING!