According to the USDA, breakfast is the most important meal of the day because it provides fuel after a night’s rest and helps gear up the metabolism for the coming day. Located in the Southern part of Washington state near the Oregon border, Vancouver is home to chilly winter weather, making the fuel provided by a good breakfast even more important.
Fortunately, Vancouver hosts several breakfast restaurants. Both national chains and local eateries are available, providing residents and visitors with several alternatives.
Part of a 25 restaurant regional chain located in the Northwest (with one outpost in Palm Springs, California), Elmer’s has two locations in Vancouver, Washington serving a variety of breakfast selections. Because Elmer’s focuses on providing fresh food, menu items vary by season and the availability of ingredients.
Hearty breakfasts include skillets, made with eggs, potatoes, vegetables and meat. Also available are pancakes, waffles and Dutch Babies, a baked mix of eggs, flour and cream served with sweet or savory accompaniments. Creative breakfast entries include variations of eggs Benedict and omelets made with Dungeness crab, when in season. Elmer’s breakfast menu includes lighter fare for those on restricted diets or with smaller appetites. Vegetarian selections also are available.
Elmer’s Northwest Fresh!
Mill Plain
11310 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd.
Vancouver, WA 98684
(360) 256-0808
Vancouver Mall
SR-500 at Andresen
Vancouver, WA 98661
(360) 260-1008
elmers-restaurants.com
Part of the Heathman Lodge, Hudson’s Bar and Grill is a unique restaurant offering seasonal fare from Executive Chef Ray Delgado in a comfortable rustic environment. Hudson’s serves traditional breakfasts such as eggs and toast, homemade pancakes or oatmeal, and also provides specialty breakfast items such as a lobster and brie omelet and crispy bread pudding French toast. Menu items change from season to season and with the availability of fresh ingredients.
Hudson’s Bar and Grill
7805 N.E. Greenwood Drive
Vancouver, WA 98662
(360) 816-6100
hudsonsbarandgrill.com
Vancouver, Washington is home to two IHOP restaurants, serving traditional breakfast meals all day. Menus are standard from IHOP to IHOP and feature its famous pancake varieties such as chocolate chip and strawberry banana. Other selections include omelets, French toast, waffles and the signature Rooty Tooty Fresh and Fruity breakfast.
Special menus for seniors and children are available, as are items for those seeking lighter breakfast fare.
IHOP #1578
2900 S.E. 164th Ave.
Vancouver, WA 98683-9137
(360) 896-3700
IHOP #1723
7951 N.E. Vancouver Plaza Drive
Vancouver, WA 98662-6625
(360) 254-4467
ihop.com
