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Little Cheerful Cafe, your go-to Breakfast Restaurant in Bellingham, WA, is a cozy spot to start your day off right! Located at 133 E Holly St, we're dedicated to serving up delicious morning favorites that will leave you feeling full and satisfied. From fluffy pancakes to savory omelets, our menu is designed to please even the pickiest of eaters. Whether you're meeting friends for brunch or fueling up for a busy day, our friendly staff and warm atmosphere will make you feel right at home. So why wait? Stop by Little Cheerful Cafe today and taste the difference for yourself!

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Divided We-Fall
Divided We-Fall -Local Guide
2 years ago
Just a simply wonderful and down to earth little cafe.Very spacious with plenty of seating.Amazing staff and very gracious portions.Never a dull moment with excellent taste in music.If I ran a cafe I would model it after this place.One of Bellinghams many hidden treasures and...Read More
Nick P
Nick P -Local Guide
7 months ago
First of all, the vibe in this place is fantastic. It’s cozy and creative and with the kitchen counter open to the dining room it makes the whole place very very homey. The artwork on the walls just adds to that feeling. My friend took...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
William Case
William Case -Local Guide
8 months ago
Great breakfast spot in downtown. The California skillet is crazy good, very fresh and tasty. The hash browns and home made biscuits are also amazing. Good spot!Vegetarian options: Veggie options are labeled.Parking: During the weekday there are plenty of spots. It can get difficult on...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Nolan Christensen
Nolan Christensen -Local Guide
3 years ago
Fantastic spot. Can't believe I walked by this place so many times without going in. Great food, great portion, decent prices, fantastic service.If a zombie apocalypse were to happen, I'd be sure to come here and make sure that the server who helped us was...Read More
Megan Derwich
Megan Derwich -Local Guide
a year ago
This place is exactly what you want to go to with a group of friends to drink tons of coffee or tea, eat brunch and gossip. The food is amazing and pretty reasonably priced with the amount you get.Sounds weird but the scrambled eggs were...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Tara Elizabeth
Tara Elizabeth -Local Guide
a year ago
Loved this little hipster Cafe. We had to wait 35 min for a table, but the cheerful host took our names and cell number to contact us when they had a seat for us. This let us wander the little shops in the neighbourhood. The...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Lane Kuhlman
Lane Kuhlman -Local Guide
a year ago
This place was recommended by a friend and it was fantastic. My friend ordered the mystery burrito and wasn't disappointed. I had the Gravlox Benedict with smoked salmon and it was amazing. My other friends got more basic breakfasts that were yummy. I love that...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
jkd
jkd -Local Guide
a year ago
Because Google won't let me write a new review, I'll have to add to this one.On July 12th, 2023, I returned after 5 years. Although I was a little disappointed at some of the menu items no longer being available, the food and service did...Read More
Food: 4/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 3/5
Na
Na
a year ago
I had another rootin tootin time at little cheerfuls. This place truly lived up to the name as it is little, and quite cheerful. I had my buddy (Tony, very cool guy he is good at drums) take pictures so I could remember this moment....Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
RS
RS -Local Guide
2 years ago
Wow what a beautiful blast from the past! Back in college me and my then bf used to go there all the time. We are still friends and went to go check it out after over 25 years and it is still amazing! I had...Read More
Yegor Momot
Yegor Momot -Local Guide
a year ago
The Crab Cake Benedict is GONE Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
haha h
haha h -Local Guide
2 years ago
OMG the first place i have been to that asks if you want cooked onions added to your breakfast potatoes and WHAT AN INCREDIBLE offer! my eggs were cooked exactly as i ordered them, the toast was from fresh bread, and the cold brew was...Read More
Tyler King
Tyler King -Local Guide
a year ago
Just came into Little Cheerful on a brunch date. It was not my first time in the restaurant, but as always, it was a very pleasant experience. Our server was very friendly, and made some very nice conversation while we interacted. Despite a very busy...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 4/5
Connie Metcalf
Connie Metcalf -Local Guide
3 months ago
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Bruce M
Bruce M -Local Guide
2 weeks ago
I read the summary of reviews here, and I absolutely agree with every point. This place screams authenticity in freshly and carefully prepared home-style cooking with a southern twist, even down to the light country music playing in the background. The decor on windows...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Mary Cunningham
Mary Cunningham -Local Guide
a month ago
Let me just say my server, Rachel, I imagine back in the '50s at a diner in a rural area somewhere like Illinois or Ohio.... Was once a most incredible, personable, knowledgeable, kind server. Well she has been reincarnated and she works at the little...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
David Purnell
David Purnell
a month ago
I was early last week and went to Old Town Cafe. I won’t make that mistake again. OTC costs more for less food and they make a terrible poached egg. If you want plenty of avocado with your toast and perfectly poached eggs, then you...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 4/5
Its Super
Its Super
3 months ago
All around amazing! The food was perfect the service was above and beyond our server named Rachel. It made my entire year she was so sweet and made the entire experience 10 times better! I ordered the hot chocolate and pancakes + eggs everything was...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Kay Petersen
Kay Petersen
a week ago
Who can say enough nice things about the cheerful? No one because the love me and all of Bellingham feel for this place is insurmountable. Josh (the owner) is a bad ass who cares about his staff and his community in a way that is...Read More
Judith Gauge
Judith Gauge
3 months ago
Absolutely the best breakfast I’ve had in a restaurant. I had Eggs Benny with bacon and tomato which comes with hash browns, and that means real hash-browns not those potato chunks you get in other places, but real grated potato hash browns. They came with...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Ashton Smith
Ashton Smith -Local Guide
a month ago
Great food, great service, great atmosphere. The only thing that keeps me from coming back so often is the line! I've always had to wait in a queue (15-45min) before being seated.Vegetarian options: Kitchen is friendly to accomodations/modifications!Dietary restrictions: Kitchen is friendly to accomodations/modifications!Parking: Street...Read More
Food: 4/5Service: 4/5Atmosphere: 4/5
Ely Beeson
Ely Beeson
3 months ago
The food is amazing. Staff is great. Atmosphere is cute, laid-back and inviting. Easily the best pancake I've had in town. Their current special is a prok belly benedict with candied jalapenos, insanely good, very recommend. I like that they have surprise or mystery items...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Eileen Lee
Eileen Lee
2 months ago
Probably the worst breakfast place in Bellingham. It’s incredibly loud and overstimulating because there’s no division between the kitchen and dining area. They pride themselves on service, but about 5 staff members ignored our group for about 10 minutes and helped 3 other groups that...Read More
Food: 2/5Service: 1/5Atmosphere: 1/5
Angela “Boymom” Ranger
Angela “Boymom” Ranger -Local Guide
4 months ago
Cheerful is the perfect name for this Cafe! Happy friendly staff. All of our food was yummy. The hot sauce was hot!! Large portion with a reasonable price.Vegetarian options: Veggie skillet
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Brieanah Lynn
Brieanah Lynn
8 months ago
AMAZING food! I normally get the mystery burrito, it perfect for when you don’t know what you want. My husband and I have a handful of allergies, and they’ve always been able to accommodate. The kitchen people are extremely nice, the servers are awesome. The...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
DoQuyen Huynh
DoQuyen Huynh
9 months ago
Took my family of 4 kids and 2 adults here for breakfast yesterday. BEST BREAKFAST FOOD EVER! Wonderfully seasoned, nice presentation, good portions and well priced. Oh and their house made hot sauces are to die for. Our waiter Joe was so attentive, kind and...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Jaeger Meeks
Jaeger Meeks
3 months ago
Food was greatService is laid back and niceGoing to the counter to pay isn’t my favDrip coffee is pricyDietary restrictions: Not tons of options for gluten free + dairy free but the options are yummy
Food: 5/5Service: 4/5Atmosphere: 3/5
David Ainley
David Ainley -Local Guide
a year ago
My wife and I split a Birria omelette with braised beef in an amazing sauce...pure chef wizardry!! We would definitely order it again. Ruby greeted us with a smile and was so personable and sweet. Karl was wonderfully accommodating, and suggested a fabulous alternative that...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Gene Teichroeb
Gene Teichroeb -Local Guide
a year ago
Super friendly staff and attentive service that lives up to the name of this cafe. We shared the California hash browns with two eggs over medium, crispy sourdough toast, peanut butter and jam and drip coffee. Somewhat of a precise / picky order and our...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
D G
D G
a year ago
My wife and I love the Daisy Cafe for breakfast, but this week I wanted to try something new. We decided to try Little Cheerful Cafe, big mistake! They asked us to seat ourselves, then apparently forgot about us. At first, I gave them the...Read More
Service: 1/5
Mariko A
Mariko A
a year ago
My parents and I went to Little Cheerful last Sunday for brunch and had a great time. I cannot say enough about the service. All three servers were so effortlessly friendly. I remember one of them from the last time I was there last year...Read More
Food: 4/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5

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Delivery

Highlights

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Popular for

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Accessibility

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Offerings

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Atmosphere

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Crowd

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Planning

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Payments

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Children

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Parking

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