The Big Blue Cafe

I loved the vegetarian option of avocado and tofu!

The food was good, the atmosphere was okay. It was a little crowded even though the tables were small and it was a bit cold when the door would open or people would leave it open.

Got here right before the rush. The restaurant was full, so pretty soon people after us were waiting.

Wonderful place for breakfast! The eggs were very yellow and delicious. Biscuit is perfect, crispy outside soft inside, heartily recommended!!

We ate inside, crowded but comfortable. Service was great and so was the food.

I love to get their Clam Chowder. I'd love to try their French Toast breakfast, but maybe one day. However, overall it seems like a very good cafe to visit if you're in town. It's a nice place situated in the square. 👍🏼⭐

This place was great; food, service, and atmosphere. Our waiter was on point. The mimosas were great! Thank you for a great breakfast!

Wow! That was great! Just finished my breakfast pancakes. The restaurant was clean, staff was very friendly and topped off our coffee. The gravy was a bit weird and not amazing but everything else was great. Even the toilet was clean, however the urinal was very low. Would come again!

They sat me down quickly and were very polite…but after sitting down and getting a water they ignored me. After about 20 minutes of no service I got up and walked out.

This is an update on 9/24/22 from my 7-month earlier 2-star review. I now give them 5 stars. Food portions were generous, and was very good. Very friendly and attentive staff.

My earlier review from 7 months earlier: I have been going to whatever restaurant is in this location since I was an HSU student 30 years ago. I have ordered "Karen's potato's" many times. One buys that because they are hungry. It is basic food. My potato's came on what is probably an 8 or 9 in plate. My food-mates received their omelettes on a much larger oval plate. They had likely 40% more food, for the same $14 cost. There were more potato's as a side dish on their dish than as the main ingredient on mine. I was hungry afterwards. I let it go last time, but this is their second-time sin. I am disappointed and in a funk. I want to give them a good review. I want them to succeed. I am glad they came back after a deviating fire. I'll give them a couple months and try again only once more. I'll update this review if things change. Otherwise it's back to bagels.

My wife just reminded me about the service. We waited 20 min to order. Got our coffee after another 10. Received requested water after meals were done. No coffee refill until meals done. All restaurants have bad days, so your mileage may vary. Restrooms are great, tho.

Grilled chicken sandwich is delicious! Great friendly service.

I found this restaurant on a blog about Northern California. This is definitely Southern California ☺️. My grandson and I were on a road trip. We went to Santa Monica Pier, then to dinner. The tacos were amazing! It was nice to be able to sit outside and eat in November. We're Alaskans so that was a treat. Service was outstanding.