Otis Cafe

The bread! Yummy! We had the half order of biscuits and gravy and an omlet with bacon, spinach, onions and white cheddar. The wheat sourdough bread is to die for! It was tempting to buy an entire loaf to take home. They have other types of bread too. Lots of stuff that you can buy to take home. Pies, cinnamon rolls, seasoning. The portions are huge. Parking was full but we just looped back around until a spot was open. Its also a small space which we don't mind. Really great service. The staff was very nice. I highly recommend and will be back!

Wow! What a great experience! We stopped by this place at the end of our week long trip to the coast and I gotta say this is the best breakfast place I’ve had in a long time. The food was excellent, cooked and seasoned perfectly. The service was fast and the servers were super friendly. The price was more than reasonable. Would 100% stop by here again.

Probably the best breakfast on the Oregon coast. I haven't been everywhere, but they have the freshest food, great selection and by far the BEST omlet I've ever eaten. Oh, also very reasonable prices. We'll go again every time we're in town. Parking can be scarce, so be prepared to wait a few minutes for a spot to open up or park near by.

We had a great breakfast. Everything was delish! George was our server and he was so kind and did his job with a smile. And then there was the black molasses bread. That toast was worth our trip from Vancouver Washington!

Oh yes. This is the stop. Great breakfast. So glad we stopped here. Homemade bread and biscuits. Lots of gravy. Great service. Small wait but well worth it. Really enjoyed this place.

Finally found room in the parking lot, so we were able to stop in on our way out of town after a long weekend. Wife had the bacon and eggs with homemade hashbrowns and toast. I had "The Redneck Benedict". Service was great, food was scratch made excellence!

Very nice owners! Prices are reasonable and your food comes to you on platters....not plates! I now go there once a week for brunch. Best ever chicken fried steak EVER!!!

One of the best breakfast places I have ever been to. Fabulous fresh food, huge portions and friendly service. The molasses bread and German potatoes are outstanding. I will be remembering this breakfast for a long time. So good! Worth the wait if there is one.

Where to start!!! Everything was great - service, food, family atmosphere - definitely coming back. I forgot to take pictures but everyone should try!

Delicious brunch items and excellent service it's the highlight for this restaurant . Portion size is big. I have ordered their corned beef and egg from their special and it was awesome it comes with big slices of toast to ( molasses bread is must try) Parking is limited and place is crowded when we visit A must visit place in Lincoln city

Best breakfast in Lincoln City! Be prepared to wait but it is worth it. Food is amazing. Staff is friendly. Always a pleasant experience. Lots of fresh baked goods to yak with you when you leave. Pies, cookies, breads, and lots others. Otis definitely has a cafe ambiance. It is not fancy but fancy isn't what you go to Otis Cafe for. You are there for the food and the food is fantastic.

One of the best breakfast joints I've been to! All breads are made in house. Farm fresh eggs and meats. The French toast is SO good I wake up craving it! I never order sweet breakfast items I'm more savory but the French toast is an absolute must! This place stays busy from the moment it opens till closed (which is around 2pm) the simple ingredients and extra hard work really pays off with this place! Every server I've met is super friendly and able to organize literal lines of people trying to get a bit to eat. Most of the building is a kitchen (where the magic happens) leaving a more crowded area for seating making it harder to accommodate large crowds. Overall 10 stars. Will continue to eat here whenever the budget allows! Great work!

Awesome breakfast! Huge portions! They have everything! Line out the door good! Super fast service! Come here!

We love Otis Cafe! The German potatoes are our favorite. The service is quick and reliable as well. Only complaint is that I am a coffee snob and wish the coffee was a little better!

Yum!! That's all you need to know. But if you'd like more details keep reading. There was a 25 min wait when we arrived (famished) on Tuesday around 10:00ish so we almost bailed. It seemed like the tables were turning over and people exiting looked very satisfied. I'm so glad we hung in there! They have a varied menu with something for everyone. Our party ordered German Potatoes, chicken fried steak, Sitka omelet served as a scramble, and plain ole scrambled eggs with side of fruit. Service was fast and friendly. The coffee wasn't up to my standards but the black molasses bread made up for it. I would go back just for the black molasses bread!

Everything about Otis' was fabulous, especially the food and service. Good home cooking breakfast, ginormous portions and all presented with a smile by their friendly team.

TL;DR: Generous proportions. Breakfast all day. Bakery items for sale. Something I found interesting -- this diner does not have french fries. You could mug someone with the Pumpkin Loaf -- it's tasty too. Bread is made in house. Parking: small private lot. Atmosphere: fast paced small diner. Service: wait to be seated, menu and check brought to the table, you will be watered. You can purchase bakery items at the counter next to the entrance/exit. Kid Friendliness: No kids menu. Booster seats available. Kids will be given a paper cup with a lid and straw. Menu: No pictures for the visually stimulated but descriptions are sufficient enough. Your server will tell you the daily specials and the specials are also written on a white board above the kitchen in case you forget -- it's a handful of items. Apple-baked Ham and White Cheddar: I chose the grilled option. The cheese was nicely melted and the bread was satisfyingly thick and soft with a slight crispy outer layer. The ham on the other hand was a bit on the dry and chewy side in my opinion and I wasn't too impressed with the flavor -- it just tasted like salted meat. The proportion of meat was nice but the quality just wasn't there. Basic Burger: Burger comes deconstructed (onions, pickle, tomato, shredded lettuce on the side). Though the presentation was nice, I found it slightly annoying when trying to pick up all the shredded lettuce to place into my burger. Everything looked and tasted fresh though. Mayo was already on the bun, no ketchup but ketchup is at the table. I chose the potato chips as the side -- they are crinkle cut, not overly salted, and crunchy but pretty average. Beef Pot and Barley Soup: thick and hearty. Tastes almost like a chicken pot pie but beef flavored and in soup form, especially with the oyster crackers. It is very filling by itself. The only complaint I have is that it wasn't as hot as I expected a soup to be. I expect soup to be pipping hot off the stove where you have to use your birthday candle blowing breath to cool down before a bite and not just hot enough to eat right off the bat. If soup is not hot enough it, makes me think that it was either sitting out too long or was microwaved. Pumpkin Bread: I personally like pumpkin bread so I thought I'd take home a loaf to try out. This thing is DENSE. I was so surprised at how heavy the loaf was when I picked it up -- you could mug someone with this thing, haha! It isn't overly sweet and has just enough moisture content. Very satisfying to have with a cup of joe. Snickerdoodle Cookie: Large cookie that isn't too crumbly and has an even moisture content. Not overly sweet and is great for that tiny sweet tooth craving you may or may not have but you probably want to have. ;) Coffee Cake: was sold out before we even sat down for lunch so I presume it must be good. So if you see it, nab it!

Wowza this had to be the best cinnamon French toast I've ever experienced. Warm whipped butter to slather on the 3 thick slices with a splash of syrup will make you forget your table manners in public.

Best omelet I've ever had. Chanterelle mushroom omelet is awesome! My son said biscuits and gravy was really good. Breakfast are so large you can split it, BUT you will regret that decision.

We picked this place off ratings and it did not disappoint. From the moment I walked in the quintessential diner smell hit me and the music was just right. I knew I was in the right place. We were immediately greeted as soon as we entered and sat right away. My husband ordered one the specials, a cinnamon roll French toast bread pudding and I got the number 2 subbed hashbrowns for German potatoes. Portions are very generous and the food was delicious. Service was incredible. if we didn't live so far I'd be here every week!

Just had a killer breakfast at the Otis Cafe. My Denver Omlette was the bomb!!! The German hashbrowns rocked!!! Love their flavored ice tea here too. The chorizo omlette was delicious and the side order of biscuits and gravy were spectacular. It had been a long time since I had been here but I am glad I went. They serve breakfast until 2pm and that's when they close. Every thing is delicious here and you can't go wrong with anything you order here. The severs here are very professional and nice!! I can't wait to go back.

Probably the best breakfast in town; and it gets busy, for a reason! No reservations and your party must all be present. Service is quick and efficient. Food is great, and portions are good. In my opinion, and experience, the men finish their portion and the woman split with an extra side like the potatoes or cinnamon roll. The sourdough pancakes are phenomenal. They make me want to make a sourdough starter they are so good...

Otis Cafe is back!!! Our favorite get away is Lincoln City, & have stopped for breakfast & lunch/dinner there before the original burned down. The hashbrowns are the best, everything fresh including their baked bread used for toast, we were so disappointed to see the burned down cafe. Now years later, don't come this way much since my wife passed away, but came back to Lincoln City & checked Yelp for a good breakfast place & Otis Cafe came up.. Figured it was outdated until I read & found out they rebuilt a new one in Lincoln City. The food & service does not disappoint, plus their new place has lots of room for more customers. Thought I'd go my usual hame & cheese omelette with hash browns sour dough toast, & coffee, and wow. The Tillamook white cheese was something different for me but I loved the mild flavor, their own sourdough wheat bread toast perfect & they even had the slices buttered, so good I did not add any jam to it, and decided to really change it up on my sacrilege hash browns & ketchup by going with their trademark German potatoes, fresh grated hash browns covered with chopped onions & melted Tillamook white cheese, hold the ketchup, this was a great change to my traditional favorite breakfast. I know I'll have to come back for one of their hamburgers, we've had them at the old cafe & one of the best you'll find. On top of that I thought I would never be able to get more of their Otis Cafe seasoning, they still sell it at the new place, although been there since 2021, lol... Also had some of their big chocolate chip cookies, like I said, their homemade baked goods are delicious & fresh.

I feel like I'm denigrating a sacred cow. But out breakfast was mixed. Pleasant atmosphere and good service. My husband's chicken fried steak was lovely. We recommend the black molasses bread lovely flavor, dense, and chewy. My breakfast was less successful. I had the French toast combo. The French toast was very nice, almost custardy. Unfortunately, the eggs were overcooked and the sausage patty was dry and needed a knife to cut. People who like diner coffee will probably like theirs. Coffee snobs, like me, shouldn't choose this. This is not a complaint, just info All in all I probably won't come back.

Good service, good food. As busy as they get, since it's the off season we were finally able to get in without a wait last weekend. The dining room is a lot smaller than I'd assumed for some reason, which helps to explain the line we often seen driving by. Service was professional and friendly, and the atmosphere had a bustling, fast-paced feel. We ordered a couple of 2 egg plates & coffee, as well as 2 slices of pie to-go. The food was all good...and they deserve kudos for serving up homemade bread and not oversalting. I like my hashbrowns a bit crispier, but they were still tasty. The pies we later enjoyed were great, not overly sweet, and with fabulous crust.

Excellent friendly service, delicious dishes including home made pies, just an awesome place to eat! The clam chowder was thick and delicious, the brown bread was divine - so fresh, slightly sweet, soft and just perfect. The omelette was yummy and generous portion. And the strawberry rhubarb pie was sweet and tangy, so delicious, exactly like we love it. This local eatery is so good, really worth a stop!

Delicious! Don't miss the pancakes (hubby prefers buttermilk but I like the sourdough), the molasses bread, German potatoes, and halibut burger. The pancakes are fluffy and flavorful, no doughy-ness and not tough. Buy the loaf of molasses bread to take home. Butter and slowly toast in pan; chewy and crispy, slightly sweet and altogether satisfying. The German potatoes are covered in cheese, crispy on the outside, and creamy on the inside. The halibut burger is served on homemade buns and is just so fresh and tasty. We also have tried the chicken fried steak and clam chowder. The latter was a bit too floury with a heavy roux but the chicken fried steak had a crisp crust and was tender/moist. The servings are all generous and easily shared between diners to make for a great communal eating feast. Oh yeah, also tried the marionberry pie and oatmeal raisin cookie. The crust was very flaky and tasty. I think I would have preferred the pie warmed up. The cookie just tasted sweet. Support this local business! They will definitely win over your tummy with delicious food and friendly aerci

This is my favorite breakfast spot when traveling the Oregon coast. The service, food and overall cleanliness is spot on. I've never had a bad meal here, plus they bake their own bread and yummy desserts, their sticky buns/cinnamon rolls are DELICIOUS!

Recently updated their prices (9/24): One plate-sized pancake for $8.00? A 1/3-pound plain burger with 2 bacon strips (no cheese, guys) for $16.50? (1/3-pound burger patties are unheard of for a nice, sit-down restaurant these days!!!) There were some other items which seemed a bit off, but these two were just, just... no. I know prices at our grocery stores are incredulous, but I think you guys kinda messed up on a few of your items' repricing. Might wanna take another look and price your competitors. I did.

Breakfast for two on a Saturday morning in June. Wait about 15min. Chicken fried steak breakfast. Traditional two eggs bacon hash browns with French toast. Both were very good and plentiful!! Great coffee Took some homemade sourdough bread and a scone. Service was ok. Their turn around staff is quick and helpful! 2nd time customer and we'll Be a 3rd.

Best breakfast in Lincoln County! The parking lot is small but the wait is worth it. The sticky bun is amazing & and must order. Believe it - the black molasses bread- it is the highlight. Great service and food!

Me, Harry, and Mary Swanson should have figured Otis Cafe out years ago. Hint: The parking lot seems to always be full! Except for dinner. Otis doesn't do dinner. So around Thursday at 9:30am, we think we missed the breakfast rush. But no, there is still a line. The dinning room is sort of small...cozy...a bit noisy...but our wait was just 10 minutes. Our breakfast was outstanding! I had whatever equivalent to a pepper jack cheese omelet and some good tasting meat. Mary had something not quite as good because she is on a diet. I'm going to add that Otis isn't chintzy on their hash browns either. But that's not all. The waiter dude was crazy good. Crazy because he acts human and can relate and talk to people just being like....real. Good meaning he was continually attentive, maybe even over attentive, water glasses always filled. I noticed he did this with all his customers, and this little Otis joint was packed out. Our breakfasts were served very quickly. I wanted a cinnamon roll for the road, but maybe next time. They look almost as desirable as anyone on the Hawaiian Tropic Bikini Bus that was going the wrong way. Cash, and visa, but no IOUs. Harry asked for a pancake in the shape of a parakeet with his head cut off, but instead got a Mickey Mouse pancake. That's good because I think it's been a while and time for Harry to move on.... Next time we are in the lower metropolis of Lincoln City Oregon and hungry for a breakfast it's definitely Otis Cafe.

Amazing. What more needs said? The service was great and done with a smile, even if they were very busy. The food was absolutely the most delicious we have had on our trip and the portions were ginormous! It was a little loud and busy, we sang happy birthday as a crowd twice, but when it's as good as this morning was, no wonder it's so busy. For reference we had the pumpkin bread French toast and the chicken fried steak.

After a quick overnight visit to Lincoln City we were hankering for a good solid breakfast before hitting the road home and the Otis Cafe turned up on multiple lists when we asked around. The boxy nondescript building right off Highway 101 in the middle of town isn't much to look at (except for the weathered sign, which I'm told was salvaged from the original location), but inside it's a whirlwind of activity. Because this was Spring Break week for Oregon the joint was jumping, but our wait for a table was no more than 10 or 15 minutes on a busy Friday morning. The waiter was high energy, informative and quick with our order and checked on us often -- so I can't complain about the service at all, but I will say the coffee was just about your average diner fare. I ordered the basic breakfast, scrambled eggs with hashbrowns, and my wife got the Garden Sandwich and clam chowder and, oh man -- the portions are huge. The main dishes were fresh and delicious, and the bread that came with my breakfast was dynamite. It's made in-house and I opted for half-and-half toast with my order; two slices sourdough and two black molasses. The black molasses was insanely good, and I would have purchased a loaf to go but they were sold out. On the down side, the 'famous' clam chowder we got was essentially an oversalted glob of cream; there weren't many clams hidden in there, and it so dense you could eat it with a fork. Bummer. This is not at all a fancy place -- more of a down-homey joint, so don't get the wrong idea -- but the price, quality and service we got were all top-notch. All in all, a fantastic pick (except for the soup).

The Otis Cafe is an Oregon Coast institution for for good reason! Very friendly staff, delicious food, and fast service. We started breakfast sharing a house made sticky bun (all their baked items are house made!). Perfectly baked, just the right amount of gooey cinnamon filling. Get this! Our party had the Sitka Omlet, German potatoes with added veggies, and French toast. The German potatoes are a feature here. Chunks of fried potatoes (larger pieces than hash browns) with lots of onions and white cheddar melted over the top. Delicious. We loved the generous amount of onions added. The French toast was made with their thickly sliced while grain bread. Also delicious. One highlight of our visit was taking the child with us to look through the windows into the kitchen. He loved watching the cooks work and they even waved and smiled at him. The owner came by and noticed us, he told us why the first Oasis cafe had to close in the nearby community of Otis, Oregon. And they put in these windows as an homage to that old, crumbling building. It made our visit extra special to talk to him. If you are looking for a good home style meal with friendly and fast service, the Otis Cafe is for you!

This place is what breakfast is made for. Little diner that do it right. The people where so nice and so fast, but it didn't feel rushed. The food was so good I got the chanterelle mushrooms omelette that was to die for. The bacon was thick cut with the perfect amount of fat to meat ratio. My wife got eggs, bacon and hash browns that she enjoyed. We also got pumpkin bread French toast and regular French toast. The pumpkin was so good that I would get it every time

We have eaten at this restaurant numerous times and every time it's a hit out of the park!! Love this place. The only problem is that everyone else does to so expect to wait for a spell to get a table!!

One of the best meals I've ever had. I got the red neck Benedict and it was outstanding. Came out piping hot and fairly quickly after we ordered. Service was great. Very pleasant experience overall

A really, really good breakfast diner! Peter was more of a friendly host than server. Blending insights and little stories about Lincoln City and County. One had the Andouille Omelet. The other the Sourdough Pancakes. On the omelet, the star was the sweet peppers and Tillamook Cheddar ... The pancakes were platter sized with warm Canadian Maple syrup. As advertised, the hash browns were delish. The pleasant surprise was the breads! Outstanding molasses bread, staunch sourdough and soft biscuits. Great place!

I have seen raves about the Otis cafe located in southern Lincoln City recently on the internet and thought we would give them a try for a mid day meal on our way north back up Highway 101 to Seaside. The parking lot had an open spot waiting for us and upon going inside, there was also one table left just for us! The cafe was packed elbow to elbow with hungry diners and held a high energy buzz atmosphere with waitstaff delivering plates of food and topping off coffee. I ordered the andouille sausage omelet with hash browns and delicious molasses toast! The side of hash browns was like a mountain and dwarfed the 2 egg omelet. Quality tasty food, good fresh brewed coffee and friendly service has hungry people leaving full and satisfied. Next visit, we will save room for a piece of pie as they looked fantastic!

Otis Café, where have you been all my life?! I walked in today expecting just another salad, but what I got was a culinary masterpiece. The host was juggling multiple tables like a pro, and the atmosphere was electric. I ordered the Otis salad, which was essentially a garden on a plate, but in the best possible way. And the chocolate chip cookies? I'll be back for more, that's for sure!

Found this gem thanks to the other 500 reviews on Yelp. It didn't disappoint! Love a great small town diner. This one checks all the boxes for freshness, service and speed.

The original Otis Cafe was a local institution. Tiny little place in the little burb of Otis. You could easily drive by it unnoticed. Unless, of course, you were a greasy Biker. This place is legendary and I've been stopping in on my way to the coast for eons. Absolutely the best b'fast on the planet! And having been most everywhere on Terraferma I know of what I speak. Major bummer when the joint burned down a few years ago and it looked like it would never be rebuilt. So I was absolutely delighted to come across an opening announcement for their new location in LC. Same sign out front. Same great people running it. Same amazing chow! In an America that is rapidly swirling around the bowl it's definitely a kick to get some good news once in a while. And this is clearly it. I can't wait to get on over to LC for an amazing meal. I do a weekend in Newport several times a year where I seriously spike my A1C.... this will be my new, first stop on the way there. YAY!

I had the Quarter Order of German potatoes with sausage and 2 eggs. AWESOME! Hubby had cinnamon roll French toast. AWESOME! The service was fast and friendly. The crew seemed to really enjoy working with each other! The place was fun and crowded, but not overly so. The music was a Pandora algorithm of country/rock. DELIGHTFUL! GO!

What's not to say about being great? Great pancakes, eggs, scratch chicken fried steak, even good coffee. Yes,yes, yes, go there to eat, I will be. Maybe I'll see you there.

I took a chance on the Jose Omelette, and I was NOT disappointed! The German potatoes were worth it as well. Disappointed that I didn't take a loaf of the whole wheat sourdough. The only reason I didn't return on day 2 was because it was so busy I couldn't even get into the parking lot. I recommend arriving early to avoid parking issues and waiting.

Very solid breakfast experience. I ordered the takeout only. The service was very quick and the counter hostess was friendly and efficient. The "German potatoes" really is a huge order so consider a quarter or half. My only quibble is that I am not a huge fan of the coffee they serve (Cape Foulweather) and that it would be nice if they sold it in a smaller container (e.g., 8 oz.).

One of the best for breakfast or lunch. Casual dining, great food, our party of 9 enjoyed each selection. Great pie and pumpkin bread. Great service and ultra friendly staff

I loved the Otis Cafe when I was a living in Lincoln city many moons ago! I loved how it could be cloudy and chilly at the beach and you'd get to Otis and the clouds would be gone and it would be warm and sunny. There was always a line to get into the tiny cafe, one of the only businesses in Otis at the time, but nobody seemed to mind. I was so sad to learn that they'd had a fire and closed!!! I was driving through Lincoln City and noticed the original sign and couldn't believe my eyes. I had to stop of course, and was so happy that the food was just as magnificent! I've never had anything but breakfast there because it's so good I can't move beyond it, but they have a nice lunch menu too. The staff is always very sweet and welcoming and if you fall in love with your toast you can buy a loaf or two to take with you and a whole Bunch of different delicious baked goods as well. I probably will always stop here when passing through, it's just too good to pass up!

Good if you need to gain weight. I had an omelette and did not eat until the next morning. And I did not eat my toast. 80% of the customers are at least 50 lbs overweight.

This is a wonderful old-school diner to come to when you are in Lincoln city. Definitely try and get here before 9am, as it is not very big and fills up quickly. Portions are quite generous so consider sharing, or know you will have a doggy bag to take home. They make all of their bread in house, from what I could see. You can also purchase their bread and pumpkin loaf to take home as well. Coffee was good and strong and fresh. I got the sourdough pancakes with bacon and eggs. Bacon was extremely thick and very well cooked. The sourdough pancakes were also very delicious and huge might I add. Because it is small, I would not recommend coming with more than 4 people in your party. Definitely stop by this local institution the next time you're in the area.

What a great place, I'm glad I waited until opening time instead of leaving. I ordered the full order of German hash browns adding ham, bacon, sausage with two eggs on top. It was really good. I ordered it because I wanted to see how much it was. It also came in half order, and I think there was one smaller even. It had cheese on it. It's kind of a spin off of waffle house, if you've ever been down south. The waitstaff managed time well. My order came right out and it was hot. The restaurant seemed clean but I didn't really venture around. They had some weird sound boards/panels on the ceiling which I found interesting. Never seen that in a restaurant. I bought a loaf of pumpkin bread and a souvenir coffee cup on the way out. Great place!

Otis Cafe is going to be a mandatory stop every time we are in Lincoln City. We enjoyed breakfast there and almost every table was full, but we didn't have to wait. Service was quick and we didn't have to wait long for our food. The veggie omelet was great and we loved the molasses bread. We will definitely go back to try their pies, because we have heard they're amazing!

Meh. Pretty standard breakfast fare. Not original, no complex or intriguing flavors, no interesting fillings or toppings. Omelette was bland and needed salt and pepper. The only vegetarian option for lunch was the black bean burger which my friend thought was flavorless and pasty. We ordered over the phone for pickup and the food was done right on time and the service was nice.

Great food, great portions, delicious! Great friendly service! We had the chicken fried steak and pancake meals. Homemade Bread and Bacon was delicious too!

Did you know there is an Osprey couple nesting right behind the cafe!? While you are there pick up some treats for later. Loaves of bread, cookies, pies and cinnamon rolls are fabulous treats to share at home.

Randomly saw this cafe while driving to the coast & did not regret it. $9 for their biscuits & sausage gravy that was absolutely delicious & a good sized portion. Got the half portion & glad I did as they got some good sized biscuits. Service was great & attentive. Will be going back to try more dishes.