It’s fun to dine at a place with a good backstory… and as soon as you see the Yellow Church Cafe in Ellensburg, you’ll know it has a history. Just like the name suggests, this eatery was once a church, and it’s now known as one of the best restaurants in town.

The Yellow Church Cafe is located on Pearl Street in Ellensburg -- and as you can see, it's easy to spot.
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You can order lunch or dinner here any day of the week, and they serve a delicious breakfast menu on the weekends.
The building was constructed in 1923 and used as a German Lutheran church for about 40 years.
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After that, the building served as several businesses including a coffee shop before becoming the Yellow Church Cafe in 1997.
Inside, the ambiance is charming and welcoming.
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The owners believe that food, friends and fellowship go hand in hand, and it shows.

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Of course, we don't go to restaurants entirely for the ambiance -- we go to eat.
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Luckily, the food here is exceptional.
The food here is made with almost entirely local ingredients, which is easy to do since Washington is full of fantastic farms, vineyards, and breweries.
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They bake their bread fresh daily, cut their own meats, and use the freshest possible ingredients.
For a true treat, try the weekend breakfast.
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You'll find a wide variety of meaty entrees, vegan options, and sweet treats, including freshly baked pastries.
Yellow Church Cafe is open from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. Monday - Thursday.
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It opens at 8 a.m. on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

Address: 111 South Pearl Street, Ellensburg, WA, 98926

Have you experienced the mouthwatering cuisine at Yellow Church Cafe? Add it to your restaurant bucket list ASAP.

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