Marina Café

"Short Version: ———————— If you appreciate a heart & TRULY home cooked meal for breakfast/lunch, served with the best smile in town, then you should go to this excellent cafe. ———————— Long Version, Context: ———————— My partner and I had just finished driving/camping all along the Washington coast and parts of the interior. We planned Port Townsend as our last stop —On Valentine’s Day. (Side note Port Townsend is the best for a quiet Valentine’s Day) After looking around town and searching google maps we found this place after passing on some much busier ones. I myself was excited because I love wooden boats and the shipyard is nearby… Out front the door. ——— Our Meal & Experience: ——— Outside we found parking amongst the shipwrights and other trades working in the yard & docks, no issues there. From the outside looking in we saw a small cafe with totally fogged up windows on our rainy day. A poet would have had fun. Upon entering we saw that the windows were fogged up as a result of the fresh (& fragrant) muffins which are apparently her speciality. Within seconds coffee was offered, and gladly received. An instant wave of “at homeness” was felt by both myself and my partner. The owners smile and kindness permeating easily into us. Quickly thereafter we looked at the menu on the chalkboard (half dozen items or so) and made our selection of bacon scramble. Quickly she and her cook began making our meals. Brought to our table with the bacon scrambled eggs accompanied by an enormous fresh blueberry muffin. The latter cut in half despite only just coming out of the oven, filled with delicious butter for further enjoyment. —I cannot stress enough how the taste, warmth, and contents of the meal felt home cooked in the best imaginable way. Instantly we felt as though we were at home and made the meal ourselves with all our favorite ingredients. Fantastic. ——— Experience Outside of Meal: ——— The room is filled with home style seating, baking materials, and much boat/sea paraphernalia. Clearly a local haunt. Kids will no doubt be more than welcome, with high chairs leaned up against the walls. We saw a family come in with many kids, quickly greeted with warm familiarity by the owner. Many shipwrights and other workers briefly entered to get some of her muffins, which are apparently a local legend. ——— I only have two regrets: - Not remembering her name - Not taking a picture Regarding the latter, my partner and I are avid film photographers and realized we would have loved to take their portrait. But it didn’t feel right to interrupt the experience we were both lost in the enjoyment of. —Go Here"

"This place is amazing. Small, quaint. Amazing food. The staff (a small kitchen) knew all their regulars by name. It felt like dining in someone’s home kitchen. Even my picky boyfriend really enjoyed this place. Cannot recommend it enough. Excited to come back! Feels like a true locals spot"

"Hidden gem in Boat Haven. It’s the perfect place to get an elevated food experience while still in your well worn boat attire. Yes it’s in the parking lot of the boat yard and marina, and that’s so convenient!!! The owner and staff are friendly and welcoming. It’s a bit of a funky setup. You walk in and it’s unclear if you should order or wait to be seated, but it’s not a problem. It feels like either works. A lovely lady will make sure you get the best experience. Small plates so you can try many things. The prices are reasonable for the quality food. Now that I know the restaurant is there, I will try to visit when I drive to PT too. Should have taken pics, but I was too focused on eating and hanging out. Patio is dog friendly too!"

"We LOVE Marina Cafe! They have lunch everyday that comes with a salad, chips, cookie and soda and whatever hot sandwich/wrap is made for the day. On Thursday through Saturday evenings, they now have tapas, beer, cider and wine and it is the best thing that has happened in Port Townsend! Jen and Sean are the best people and their food is just as good. We love coming here for lunch and evening tapas every week. We’re moving out of Port Townsend and Marina Cafe is going to be one of the 3 places we will truly miss!"