Brunch 101

80 reviews for “Brunch 101”

1. A hidden gem!!

2. This place is magical! The Bloody Mary is to die for. My partner and I are vegan, so we asked about vegan options and they made us our own vegan sandwich! It was so thoughtful of them and ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS! I am so grateful and will for sure be back next time we’re in town 🔥🔥🔥

3. We stopped by Brunch 101 for breakfast before heading off to Goh Rainforests. The food was great!

4. Always a pleasure. Great food made with care!

5. Amazing food amazing wait staff

6. I seriously don’t understand what people see in this place. It came highly recommended, and it was anything but good. First off, the most important thing, the food, was by far the weakest aspect of the experience. I had the Monte Cristo sandwich, which was the worst by far I’ve ever had in my life. It was stacked to the ceiling with warm unseasoned deli meat. WAY too much deli meat, you couldn’t even distinguish the flavors between the different types, what’s even the point of having a variety? And I still can’t fathom the choice of “carrot cake jam” (which is no way a jam, it’s just diced carrots) instead of a traditional jam to serve with the sandwich. It literally makes no sense and was terrible. When I asked for regular jam, I’m not exaggerating when I say I was brought about a tablespoon’s amount. Not to mention nothing was seasoned. Nothing. Not the sandwich, not the chips, not my wife’s eggs benedict or potatoes. Nothing. Drinks were comical as well, served in the smallest mason jars I’ve ever seen. After the ice, you get about a shot glass full of beverage.

   As far as service, it started off well enough, but after ordering the wheels completely fell off. No refills on my drink, I literally ate 90% of my meal with nothing to drink. Food took a while to come out, but once it was, the server completely abandoned us. I think it’s possible she could tell we weren’t enjoying it, so she just stayed away. If so, that’s definitely not how you handle such a situation. Needless to say, we’ll never be back

7. If you want gourmet! You found it! Great food, clean, nice staff and food comes out fast.

8. I love going to here. It does get busy, though. The staff is always friendly and working so hard. The food is above and beyond amazing.

9. Truly impressed with this spot!
   Their menu has interesting dishes that put great flavors together and the space itself is bright and clean with colorful, fun touches throughout.
   This was our second time in and we’ll be back the next time we’re within a 30 minute drive for sure!

10. We really wanted to like this place. It has a lot of good reviews but our experience was not so great. Service was excellent. I ordered the Philly cheese steak sandwich. The sandwich was very bland and the au jus was gross. The chips were awful. My wife ordered the chicken sandwich with hash. The hash is just chopped and pan fried potatoes. The sandwich was covered on a very bland gravy. Maybe we were there on a bad day? We won’t be returning. Hopefully others will have a better meal than we did.

11. Arguably the best food in Grays Harbor! Always busy, always delicious.

12. Best damn brunch / food I’ve had in a looooong time. Great staff, amazing flavor, and that French toast cheese cake 🤤🤤🤤Thai chicken and waffles was incredible too.

13. Might need to wait,but always worth it

14. We were traveling from Ocean Shores back to Olympia and stopped to grab breakfast at Brunch 101. The place is unassuming but comfortable, and the breakfast fare is tasty. I had a straight-up classic breakfast (bacon, eggs, and potatoes) and my friend had the Dutch baby pancake, which she said was delicious. (It looked beautiful!) One small complaint was that I never got a coffee warm-up. My friend also specifically asked for her eggs to be cooked hard with no runniness, but they arrived way undercooked. All in all, though, I’d give Brunch 101 another try!

15. The folks are friendly, the cocktails are delicious, and the avocado toast is a thing of beauty

16. An unexpectedly hip little stop on our trip to the coast. Great food and fun cocktails. I love a good brunch and this is among the best.

17. Food was outstanding! Little hole in the wall place but well worth the stop. Best place on the harbor.

18. I keep driving by this place, and I finally got to dine here. Such a fantastic menu end of food quality was wonderful.

19. This is such a great little place! We ordered the Eggs Benedict and the cream cheese French toast with a mimosa. The bomb!! We got there at 10:01 ( one minute after they opened) and it was already pretty full so make sure you get there early. Well worth the drive!! Highly recommend!

20. Amazing food, whole family enjoyed

21. I stumbled across this gem by accident while on a cold motorcycle ride to the beach. I was mostly interested in a hot cup of coffee, but ended up having the best Eggs Benny I’ve ever had!! The beach will now the the 2nd reason for my driving through Aberdeen! 😀

22. Relaxed atmosphere, and delicious food. Prompt service. You need to try it!

23. Wonderful food. Recommend if you’re in the area and looking for a good brunch.

24. All the dishes here are so delicious; they really take pride in how exquisite the flavors are! Jocelyn is so amazing and welcoming. Always a great time 😍

25. We really enjoy finding restaurants that have interesting and tasty menu options. We found that here for sure! I had the chicken+waffles which has an Asian twist to it. My wife had the avocado toast which she really enjoyed.

    We’ll be back… Tomorrow in fact.

26. The food was fantastic and drinks were great. I got the fried chicken bennies and the brunchata and both were delicious. Would come here again!

27. Fast service, nice place, great food and flavors. Will come again!

28. So good! We made an effort to stop after heading home from Westport & it was the best food we had this weekend. Great service on a Monday! Cocktails were very creative and refreshing. The French toast and Eggs Benedict were wonderful and made our tummies happy for the drive home.

29. The dutch baby was AMAZING but very busy.

30. #bestfoodingraysharbor

31. Amazing food but expensive. Take out or 6+ people has a 20% gratuity. That is not why I put 3 stars. Tldr: messed up food and declined to fix it.

    I called after they messed up an accommodation on my food, it was super busy, I get it. When I called back to have it fixed they declined, even when I said I would bring it back uneaten. It’s a 25$ meal (partially do to the 20% gratuity). In this economy I can’t afford to throw away a meal because of a mess up. Yes, due to this I had to throw away the food and they were informed.

    I really love small businesses but it’s a rock in a hard place when these things happen cause Denny’s would fix it. But this isn’t a million dollar corporation and I don’t know how much my 25$ meal costs them to make. Brunch 101 would likely lose money remaking it, so they declined. Asking me to eat around it.

    Again, AMAZING FOOD. 20% gratuity on take out or parties over 6, that’s on you to decide if it works for you. But I recommend you being incredibly specific if you need accommodations, maybe ask them to repeat it twice. I’ll rework how I want to order this in the future after I’ve had some time away. One bad day doesn’t define a restaurant but I wanted to be honest about my experience. (I asked for light potatoes on a burrito, the chefs messed up and gave me extra instead and very minimal other ingredients. Next time I’ll just order it without them when I’m ready to come back. It’ll fix the problem but I know some people REALLY can’t afford just taking the loss of buying yourself a meal as a reward and it’s comes messed up. I’m fortunate I can have a good cry and write it off as a loss.)

32. Such a gem of a place. Best breakfast we’ve ever had…especially the chicken and waffle. If this place was in Seattle (glad it’s not) there’d be a line around the block.

33. Really welcoming and the food is great quality

34. Very easy to miss. It’s Right off the road. There’s a lot of parking across the street. The food was absolutely amazing so was the drinks. If I’m ever back in the area definitely will be back.

35. Omg. The BEST French toast I have EVER HAD!! Can’t wait to go back 💚💚

36. Very delicious and well priced.

37. Good service and a nice atmosphere.
    The bloody Mary’s came with so much garnish it could have been a meal itself! Absolutely recommend.

38. Modern brunch place meets hometown feel. Friendly place with amazing food. Sure it’s all Instaworthy, however it tastes as good as it looks. Thanks for the great meal and great service. We’ll be back!

39. The best breakfast we have had in Washington. The beet salad was fantastic. The character cheese-steak sandwich was an excellent sandwich (I disappear despair of those that stone arrive strive only to be a Philly). Herself enjoyed the tarragon Bearnaise over house-made crumpets. And the Dutch Baby was small enough not to kill us while being delightful

40. Fantastic all around! Thank you for providing such a wonderful spot and using local and handmade ingredients

41. My family and I were on our way home and passed by this place. We decided to stop and have breakfast, and it was fantastic. The portions were great, everything was seasoned and cooked to perfection. There was only one waitress working and the place was jumping, but she kept everything moving and checked on us several times, I didn’t catch her name but she was amazing. My only regret was that I didn’t buy one of their t-shirts or the cinnamon rolls they had up front. If you get a chance, definitely try this place out.

42. This is such a wonderful spot!! My mom is visiting from Portland and needed breakfast, so decided to check out this establishment and so glad we did! Our server was super friendly and smiley, and checked in frequently, which from looking around the same guests received the same service from other servers, which was good. The chefs definitely know what they’re doing as the dishes prepared were beautifully presented and the food was flavorful. The portions were just right and everything offered in the menu was under $20. Pictured is their Elvis toast, Monte Cristo sandwich, Thai chicken and waffles, and their chorizo burrito. We cannot wait to be a returning guest 🙂

43. Chicken and waffles.. yum!

44. We were on a road trip when we found this place. My husband had the biscuits and gravy and I had the BLT. The food was fantastic! Best BLT ever!! What a find on our trip!!

45. Ordered the beet and arugula salad today and it was very good. Salad size was fair for the price. Service here is always amazing. They keep it clean and are on top of any requests quickly.
    Thank you for another great brunch experience!

46. This place is a hidden little hole in the wall, and it is Amazing!! The food is so good, and I want to try everything on the menu. The mother clucker sandwich is my new fave and the Thai chicken and waffles is like an explosion of flavors. This is by far one of the best eats in Aberdeen.

47. Wow! Wow! Wow! Who would’ve known there would be a little brunch place like this in this small town?! I had the Croque Madame! Excellent! The Mornay Sauce was perfect. Just like I had in Paris! They used Swiss Cheese on theirs instead of Guyere but that worked very well too. Real English style Bangers (basically a fat breakfast sausage). My husband had the Cheesecake French Toast. Tender thick moist Casserole with cheesecake topping and fresh compote. The young lady waitressing was very busy serving the whole room but still kept us well cared for. She deserves a raise probably! Good job!

48. We had a long wait to be seated, but once seated, they quickly took our orders & got our food pretty quick. Really different, elevated menu. It’s quite loud & warm, but food & service was great.

49. I have always been impressed with my meal and the service here. The food is so tasty that I don’t want to leave. Excellent place to eat if you’re in the Hoquiam or Aberdeen area.

50. A lovely brunch spot! Was visiting the town and didn’t expect at all we would find this wonderful restaurant 🙂 the food was very good and all the servers were super friendly. I had mushroom gruyere toast and my husband had croque madame, both were amazing and I really loved all the ingredients- so fresh and cooked perfectly. Big applause to the chefs and servers! If I lived here I would have definitely go there everyday- which seemed a lot of locals are already doing 🙂

51. Staff all smiled and were welcoming. Menu is very creative. Our dishes looked beautiful and were full of nice flavors. We were just driving thru town but couldn’t be more pleased about finding this place

52. I had the eggs benny with potatoes and a lavender lemonade vodka, and both were delicious! The restaurant itself is super cute and our server was super nice. They were really busy but we were still served in a timely manner and the staff rocked!

53. This is the absolute best dining experience I’ve had in Hoquiam. I wish I had known about this place before now. They have vegetarian options that are amazing.

54. Excellent menu and food quality. I suspect they participate in a CSA as the produce is so good! Sound panels would make the restaurant so much more friendly to people with hearing challenges, I know the high ceilings and bare walls present issues for a family member with hearing assistance devices.

55. Eggs bene and cheesecake French toast are MUSTS! Love this place and look for any reason to drive to Hoquiam just to dine here

56. Amazing cheesecake french toast and their biscuits are in their own realm of goodness.

57. Very cute breakfast place on the way to the beach. My husband got the huevos rancheros and I got the chicken fried steak. The food was good and the service was good. We would totally stop by again.

58. Best chicken and waffles I have ever had. And amazing people and what a awesome chef and owner.

59. Super delicious Philly steak sandwich [with mayo instead of horsey sauce], Dunkaroo cupcake, and banana bread cake! The cakes were both super moist and the flavor of the sandwich was perfect. I wasn’t a fan of the chips but everything else was wonderful!

60. A menu filled with delicious treats with each one being elevated in both taste and presentation. Friendly staff and comfortable atmosphere. Fun cocktails, too!

61. The service was great and the food was even better. Best breakfast sandwich I’ve ever had here in town. And the place combines two of my favorite things, alcohol and breakfast food 🤣

62. O my God, woo woo woo, what an amazing restaurant. Food great, staff cool and did I say food is great. Wish this place was in Portland. 5 stars is not enough, 10 stars for sure.

63. What a gem! Just came by for the first time with a group of 8, fantastic service and the food….WOW! If I could give more stars for this establishment I would! The food presentation alone is remarkable! There isn’t an item on the menu I would not order. Thank you to the wonderful staff for being so accommodating for our celebration! Will definitely be recommending to everyone and will be back!

64. The service was great and the food came to our table in a timely manner. Unfortunately, the gravy for the biscuits was broken, both of my eggs (which cost extra for this dish) were broken and not over medium, and the fry bread for my wife’s dish was rather dark. Flavor was acceptable. I’m willing to try again, but for the price I feel like food quality should be better.

65. Was great food but the price was a little extreme. Two breakfast and a couple pastries and it was $100..

66. A great pitstop on our way back from ocean shores. Fantastic service and wonderful food I highly recommend piña colada, mimosa, who would’ve thought from outside that looks like a Little dive back from inside, super trendy, clean and vibrant atmosphere.

67. A must-try if you’re in the area! Restaurant was very clean, and the service was top tier. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    One of (if not THE) best chicken and waffles I’ve ever had! I loved the Thai inspired recipe. I also tried the Brunchata cocktail, which was great as well. The whole menu looked amazing, so I’ll definitely be back any time I’m passing through!

68. Fantastic chicken and waffles, and Dutch baby pancake

69. The food here is wonderful. It is not on a cheap dime. So know that going in. The ambiance is a little higher than the other local places, drinks are fairly fancy. Pastries are excellent. The place is lively and well decorated. It can be very busy so go here with patience. The servers always seem to be working hard and cheerful even when it is slammed. Once you get your food, it’s worth it.

70. Brunch 101 came to us highly recommended (by locals) and is an ABSOLUTE HIDDEN GEM!!
    The signage out front is discreet and could easily be missed if you didn’t know it was there, but I promise, you’ll be glad you found it!
    The food and beverages are masterfully crafted by the dynamic duo of owners who are truly an embodiment of the phrase “culinary genius”. One a chef, the other a baker; both highly skilled in leading you tastebuds on a journey of euphoric bliss.
    Each dish we tried not only had a stunning visual presentation, but the attention to detail in the way the flavors complemented each other to create the most amazing full-circle pallette experience was phenomenal!
    The Chicken and Waffles is served topped with a maple syrup that has been infused with chili’s to created a delicious mix of sweet with a touch of spice. We took a suggestion from one of the owner’s and had a fried egg placed on top, which I highly recommend. The plate was garnished with a house made pickled veggie mix that was not too tangy, not too sweet, and just the right amount of crunchy.
    The Monte Christo sandwich caught me in a way I didn’t expect. Normally an item that I have dismissed in the past as something that “wasn’t really my thing”… until today. The unexpected star of the plate for me on this one was the side of carrot & pear jam (also house made) that came with it. When I say that the way that jam complemented that sandwich was a surprise, I mean it in the most delicious kind of way. In a way that has my mouth watering (yet again) as I write this.
    The “Bougie” Bloody Mary was also amazing! The glass came heaped tall with skewers packed with an assortment of various (house made) pickled veggies and peppers, bacon, and a large piece of freshly made grilled cheese sandwich. From the side of the glass hung an additional single shot glass of vodka to add just the right finishing touch to make the “Bougie” Bloody Mary THE PERFECT BRUNCH STARTER!
    This was not the first time we have been to Brunch 101, and will absolutely not be the last!!!

71. All In all, good experience. Was there beginning of October and ordered a chick fried steak but whoever made it, it was not crispy and the center was kinda cold. Also tasted odd. Maybe I’ll come back to try again but at this point, will not come back.

72. The best breakfast we have had in a while good fresh food. I had the home made chicken fried steak.

73. I can’t believe I’ve lived 35 minutes away for YEARS and never been… Definitely will be back SOON.
    Awesome menu to choose from, amazing atmosphere, and even more amazing food.
    Cheesecake French toast was literally SO good.
    Great flavored lemonade, too!

74. Excellent Thai Fried Chicken and Waffles, fantastic benny, plus great cocktails. Vastly underrated gem. Would drive 3 hours to go again.

75. Seriously the best brunch! Chicken and waffles and the cheesecake French toast were divine!

76. The gravy was extremely salty ..my husband and I ordered the same thing.. couldn’t finish it .

77. Excellent culinary arts at this establishment. You can tell things are made by hand and with care. A tip of the hat from somebody who also cooks in a restaurant. Service is professional, and the atmosphere is very fitting. I had the fried chicken Benedict and I could barely finish that sucker. Amazing!

78. Food is Fabulous and creative. I love it. And the servers try really hard. It’s very very crowded at popular times and the people noise is overwhelming. I couldn’t converse with my partner. Lesson, don’t go on a Sunday between 11-2 am

79. All their food is amazing. And the treats in the pastry cabinet are to die for!!! A couple of my absolute all time favorite dishes are the chicken and waffles, and the breakfast club. Their drinks are great. I usually end up getting a lavender gin Ricky, or the beermosa (mango beer, pineapple juice, vodka). There is sometimes a wait, depending on what day and time you go. But it’s worth it, I promise!

80. I get it takes time to cook Fried Chicken, but it seemed that the waitresses could only carry one plate at a time 3-5 minutes apart. The Chicken Fried Steake was Pink and hard to chew on one side, lost my appetite after.
    I came to thus restaurant last year and the year before that. This my 3 time to this place. My first time here the owner was here and this place was off the chain. Long line to get a seat. Now its backwards, quick to sit, and forever to get food. Owner should come back on the weekends, waitresses might put a pep in here step!