Brandywine Kitchen — Restaurant in Bellingham

We stopped here for lunch on our way back to California from Canada. I saw online that a large portion of the menu was available gluten-free and wanted to try it.

We walked in at 12:09 (it opens at noon) and there were already four tables seated and two groups in line at the counter ahead of us. I took that as a good sign!

The restaurant itself was very cute - open, spacious and inviting with lots of art on the walls. We ordered and sat at a table in the front by the window. About ten minutes later my husband went to wash his hands, and when he came back he said it was weird, no one was in the kitchen cooking but our food hadn’t come out yet. Finally after waiting 30 minutes, he went up to the counter to ask. The family that ordered just ahead of us hasn’t gotten their food either. I guess the kitchen printer broke and the kitchen never got our orders.

They apologized and offered to either return our money or make our food quickly. The family had two young kids and got their money back (they looked so disappointed). We waited for our food and I’m so glad we did. It was DELICIOUS. The portions were large and everything tasted fresh. I had the cauliflower tacos with a side salad and my husband had chimichurri steak tacos with fries. He always asks for his fries extra crispy and they almost never come out that way but Brandywine got it exactly right.

The person who took our order was very apologetic, brought us complimentary dipping sauces for the fries and offered us a free dessert if we wanted one. He agreed that the mistake shouldn’t have happened (which it shouldn’t - someone should have noticed the two tables sitting there with no food and no tickets in the kitchen).

Unfortunately their desserts are prepackaged and none were gluten-free, which seemed odd to me when their website proudly claims their focus on GF food. (Not that we needed the sugar.)

I would definitely recommend the food and it’s such a great space. Just check in if your food isn’t...

I am bummed to have to give them 2 stars, but feel I need to share that I don't find them to be dog friendly. I have been there a few times, and although not too many vegan options I do enjoy their hand cut French fries. On this day, I was alone with my two dogs, so I called ahead to verify they were dog friendly (I already knew they have outdoor tables, but a table outside does not simply make a restaurant dog friendly) they assured me on the phone they were. When I arrived, the sign at the door said I had to go to the front counter to order. Knowing I was not going to bring my dogs inside the establishment nor leave them tied up outside alone, I stood and waited at the door, and attempted to get a servers attention (waiving/smiling). It was 2pm on a Tuesday, there were a few patrons, but not terribly busy. I could tell a server saw me, but she simply looked at me and looked away. I had to wait about 5 minutes until another patron arrived so I could ask them if they would ask the counter if someone could come out to help me, or not. I could see the counter from the door and I could tell by the patrons gesturing that she told the counter person about me, so I sat down at the patio and waited. and waited and waited. After 15 minutes nothing. No one ever came out to say "no, they were not going to accommodate me or I would have to wait longer" they just ignored me. When a restaurant says they are dog friendly it means you understand you may have to accommodate someone who can't leave their table (to order or to clear it etc.) we, like most people that ask for special treatment, tip well, when given the chance. no French...

Brandywine Kitchen in Bellingham is a very nice quaint place to grab a bite to eat. I went on a Friday early afternoon and I was immediately excited about the quiet atmosphere so I could unwind after my hour drive to Bellingham. The only other patrons were two small families that didn't talk loudly. A handwritten sign instructs you to go to the counter at the back of the longish restaurant to order. Ring a small bell there if nobody is at the counter as the people working the kitchen also work every other part of the place. The menu is written on a big overhead board at the counter area. The menu is diverse between vegetarian and non vegetarian selections. I had a Philly Cheesesteak that was quite tasty and came with properly cooked fries which I doused with hot sauce to make them spicy. My wife ordered the Fish and Chips remarking favorably on the freshness of the fish and the quality of the breading and cook. We only drank water, but they do have a small bar with some fresh beers on tap. Table service was good. All the employees were helpful and answered all our questions. The guy we dealt with was extremely nice. There is a small outdoor seating area out front. Overall, I truly enjoyed the food and...