The Mount Vernon Cafe & Lounge

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  My pal and I were in town for the Tulip Festival, because I like going to small-town festivals.  Don't judge me, I saw what you did to that squirrel the other day.  Anyway, we decided to eschew the street selection of corn dogs and funnel cakes and hit this joint, largely because of the swell old-time signage in front and back.  It was pretty clear that they weren't ready for the hardcore tulip freak crowd that came out that night; service was almost nonexistent, but I can't fault them for that because the café was jammed wall to wall with only two servers, who were getting absolutely slammed.  The lounge, which I'm guessing is home to Mount Vernon's no doubt plentiful population of aged alcoholics, had a comically large selection of fried whatnots, but we went all tradish and ordered off the menu.  That's where the surprise came in: there was nothing spectacular happening, but as diner food goes, the Mount Vernon was a solid double up the middle.  My friend's steak was much better than the gristly, overcooked knobs you get at a lot of diners, and I ordered a French dip/patty melt amalgam called a Charlie Brown that hit the actual spot.  It's also a great place to eavesdrop on whatever insanity is occupying the locals, so there's that.  It wasn't the best diner I've ever visited, but it hit all the notes a diner ought to hit.

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  Posted on 05.03.13 Leonard P.

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  Good coffee... Local small town cafe feel. It was clean, breakfast was good. Standard cafe fare. Sausage gravy was homemade and good.

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  Posted on 03.28.13 Louie F.

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  The staff was friendly, the service was prompt, and the food was good.  I really enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere.  I ate here twice last weekend and both visits were enjoyable.

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  Posted on 02.27.13 Lee W.

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  The food is very tasty! Good service! I had a vanilla malt shake and it was amazing! If you're looking for a little small town cafe with good food, this is a good place.

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  Posted on 01.05.13 Jacqui C.

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  Don't let the building fool you, they serve great food for really great prices. This is the best of local diners with very nice people. Not fancy but I can't find any food that disappoints. And I've been back a few times.

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  Posted on 10.21.12 Eugene A.

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  WOW!  Love the waitress, the cook and the whole laid back feel to the place.  The food was real comfort food, the kind you want on a rainy Washington day.

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  Posted on 10.31.11 Doug W.

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  Why would anyone eat breakfast at a chain restaurant when they could enjoy a down-home breakfast in the company of small-town locals?!
  
  Their coffee was hot and good, the food came on heavy oval platters, not just plates, and the food was wonderful!! The bacon was thick sliced and cooked to perfection-not soggy but crispy. The hash browns were better than any we had all week while on vacation in downtown Seattle. My husband had the Denver omelette, and the ham inside was wonderful. The toast was substantial and hot. Yum!
  The waitress was nice and sweet, and all the people were locals-the young cook knew his stuff, and our compliments were to the chef! We will definitely make this stop a part of our biannual Seattle vacation! Kudos to Mount Vernon and to their cafe for keeping small town alive!

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  Posted on 09.13.09 Paula T.

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  Where else can you go to eat breakfast with real farmers and old timers? The food is decent and they are known for the biggest chicken fried steak I have ever seen. We're talking size 12 mens and wide! YIKES! Farm work is tough after all gotta get those calories in! I had their lemon cake recently and it must be some 1950's recipe with actual Crisco frosting.
  I thought that was only in a dream...

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  Posted on 07.18.08 Sophia B.

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