This Spokane Valley breakfast spot has been dishing out homemade comfort food since 2008 — the kind grandma made before shortcuts became the norm. 🍳
There are breakfast spots, and then there is Cottage Cafe on East Appleway Boulevard. A family-owned breakfast restaurant in Spokane Valley, this beloved little gem has earned a fiercely loyal following by doing something radical in today’s dining world: making almost everything from scratch, every single day.
From house-made maple syrup to hand-breaded chicken fried steaks, this is the kind of real, honest breakfast that leaves you wondering why you ever settled for anything less. 🧇
How Cottage Cafe won Spokane Valley’s hearts
Owner Drew Baker opened Cottage Cafe in 2008 with a mission as straightforward as it is rare: “Homemade breakfast the way Grandma used to.”
Baker’s approach to running his kitchen has always been personal, rooted in the belief that quality ingredients and house-made cooking aren’t luxuries — they’re just the right way to do things.
Even during one of the hardest stretches in restaurant history, the community’s devotion to the Cottage never wavered.
When the cafe temporarily closed during the pandemic, regulars counted the days until reopening — and when Baker finally unlocked the doors again in March 2021, the community flooded back with the kind of enthusiasm usually reserved for reunions. ❤️
Cottage Cafe is currently ranked the #1 restaurant in Spokane Valley — a testament to what happens when a small, family-run kitchen refuses to cut corners year after year. 🏆
In a city already proud of its independent food culture, Cottage Cafe has quietly risen to the very top by simply doing what it promised from day one: cooking with love, from scratch, every morning.
Food Highlights 🍽️
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Chicken Fried Steak & Eggs: The undisputed star of the menu. Hand-breaded steak smothered in creamy country gravy, served alongside two eggs any style and your choice of crispy cottage fries or hash browns. 🥩
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Eggs Benedict: Farm-fresh poached eggs, Canadian bacon, and hollandaise on an English muffin — one of the most-recommended dishes on the entire Spokane Valley breakfast menu.
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Biscuits and Gravy: Fluffy, scratch-made biscuits blanketed in rich, house-made sausage gravy — a crowd-pleasing Pacific Northwest staple.
- Piccadilly Waffle: A fan-favorite specialty waffle loaded with fresh strawberries, bananas, pecans, and whipped cream — a sweet, indulgent morning treat.
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Signature Scramble: Farm eggs scrambled with a rotating mix of fresh ingredients, including vegetables and cheese, served with cottage fries and toast.
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Cottage Special: Two eggs any style, crispy cottage fries or hash browns, and toast — a simple, no-frills plate.
- Homemade Strawberry Spread: Made fresh in-house and served alongside toast and biscuits. 🍓
- Hearty Breakfast Combo: Two eggs, pancakes or a malted waffle, and your choice of bacon or sausage.
Atmosphere
Cottage Cafe is exactly what its name promises — a cozy, cottage-like space where the vibe is warm, unhurried, and unmistakably community-driven.
The dining room is intimate and unpretentious, filled with the sounds of sizzling skillets, morning chatter, and the kind of easy laughter that comes naturally when people feel genuinely at home. ☕
Bottom Line
Cottage Cafe is Spokane Valley’s most beloved morning ritual — a family-owned breakfast gem where everything is made from scratch, portions are generous, and the community has voted with its feet for over fifteen years running. 🌟
Address:
6902 E Appleway Blvd, Spokane Valley, WA 99212
🕔 Open Daily, 7 AM–2 PM (Closed Christmas & Thanksgiving)