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.

montanan_traveler / TripAvisor 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.

Donald C / TripAdvisor 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.

BeautifulBorneo / TripAdvisor The owners believe that food, friends and fellowship go hand in hand, and it shows.

Of course, we don’t go to restaurants entirely for the ambiance – we go to eat.

Yellow Church Cafe Facebook 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.

Bluejay444 / TripAdvisor They bake their bread fresh daily, cut their own meats, and use the freshest possible ingredients.

For a true treat, try the weekend breakfast.

Kristian K / TripAdvisor 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.

montanan_traveler / TripAdvisor It opens at 8 a.m. on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

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

montanan_traveler / TripAvisor

You can order lunch or dinner here any day of the week, and they serve a delicious breakfast menu on the weekends.

Donald C / TripAdvisor

After that, the building served as several businesses including a coffee shop before becoming the Yellow Church Cafe in 1997.

BeautifulBorneo / TripAdvisor

The owners believe that food, friends and fellowship go hand in hand, and it shows.

Yellow Church Cafe Facebook

Luckily, the food here is exceptional.

Bluejay444 / TripAdvisor

They bake their bread fresh daily, cut their own meats, and use the freshest possible ingredients.

Kristian K / TripAdvisor

You’ll find a wide variety of meaty entrees, vegan options, and sweet treats, including freshly baked pastries.

montanan_traveler / TripAdvisor

It opens at 8 a.m. on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

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

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