Banter

4.6
509 reviews

About

Cafe

Location

Banter
114 Prospect St, Bellingham, WA
98225, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.6
509 reviews
5 stars
413
4 stars
46
3 stars
27
2 stars
13
1 star
10

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

Customers consistently praised the food, especially the breakfast burritos and avocado toast, noting them as some of the best they've ever had.

Service Efficiency

Many reviews highlighted long wait times for food and inefficiencies in service, particularly during busy hours, leading to frustration among customers.

Atmosphere

The café's atmosphere received positive remarks for being cozy and inviting, with a nice decor that enhances the dining experience.

Pricing

While the food quality was appreciated, several customers mentioned that the prices were on the higher side, which some felt was justified by the quality.

Seating Arrangement

The seating system was criticized for being awkward and inefficient, especially during peak times, leading to overcrowding and discomfort.
  • MT
    Michael Tanner
    3 days ago
    3.0
    Food was great. If getting take out definitely order ahead. And if you are dining in expect to wait for awhile for a table. There is no space to wait for your food if you order to go without feeling like your in the way unless you go outside into the weather. And even if some tables open up you will be asked to not sit while you wait, even if there is no line at the counter. We ordered 2 burritos, a smoothie, and oatmilk latte and waited for 45 minutes. When we recieved the smoothie we asked about the latte and were told it was next on the list, we watched 4 drinks be made without receiving it. When we asked about it again the cashier said he didn't ring it in and would have the barista make us one free of charge. I saw him ring it in and saw the charge on the receipt when I paid (total was 49 dollars and change before i tipped), not really a big deal but made me feel like we were bothering him. After standing for 30 minutes a few of the tables opened up and there was finally a lull in the line and we took the opportunity to sit since they didn't have any customers waiting for a table. At which point the cashier came and asked if we had changed our order to dine in, to which we said no but we were still waiting for our food, it was at this point that he said that we couldn't sit that the tables were only for dine in customers and he needed us to get up. By the time we got our food no one had been seated at the table. I realize that they have limited seating for as busy as they are and would have gladly gotten up if they needed the table if asked, but to have to get up and then no one be seated while I waited is just poor customer service.
  • KK
    Kaya
    6 days ago
    5.0
    Fun place , great food, unique flavors and offerings ! Only thing I was a bit turned off by is that they didn’t accept cash! Very strange to me. Otherwise, nice place, cool coffee decorating and the bacon was really good!
  • KC
    Karen Cumberland
    Jan 4, 2026
    5.0
    All around fantastic brunch spot! It’s such a cute place with great service and the food is phenomenal. This might be the best breakfast burrito in the state, honestly.
  • SM
    Scott Miller
    Jan 4, 2026
    4.0
    Good food and coffee. Good and friendly service. Food was extremely slow - ~40 minutes when given an estimate of 15-20 (already too long for a breakfast place)
  • PH
    Polite but Honest
    Dec 31, 2025
    4.0
    Let’s talk about seating. When I think of my favorite breakfast, brunch, & late late lunch cafés, a few things come to mind — they’re places for meaningful conversations, for watching the room breathe, for ideas to arrive unannounced, the kind where you don’t notice until the last coffee grounds are staring back at you from the bottom of your cup. If you were lucky enough to find an open table, you settled in with quiet gratitude, certain the day had already gone your way. Banter, instead, seems to have embraced the modern method of ‘the ol in n out’ the customer. The food is spectacular. The drinks are particular. And the beautiful space, a canvas waiting to discover its own sense of ease.

Frequently Asked Questions About Banter

What are Banter's regular business hours?

Banter is open daily from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Does Banter offer delivery services?

Banter offers delivery service every day from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.