The Pine Cone in University Place, WA is the kind of family restaurant people return to again and again when they want dependable comfort food, friendly service, and a setting that feels welcoming from the moment they walk in.
Known as a local standby for old-fashioned American diner fare, it brings together the charm of a homey neighborhood spot with the convenience and consistency today’s diners appreciate.
Guests can enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner in a casual, cozy, and quiet atmosphere, whether they are stopping in for a quick bite, sitting down for a relaxed family meal, or coming in alone for a comfortable solo dining experience.
With a salad bar, counter service, dessert options, and catering available, The Pine Cone offers the kind of flexible dining experience that makes everyday meals feel easy and satisfying.
What makes The Pine Cone especially appealing is the variety of ways it serves its community. Customers can dine in, take food to go, use delivery, or take advantage of on-site services, making it a practical choice for busy schedules and family routines alike.
The menu and drink selection are built around the comforts people look for in a trusted diner: coffee, comfort food, small plates, local specialties, beer, cocktails, alcohol, and spirits.
It is also recognized for fast service, great coffee, great cocktails, and dishes that showcase local favorites, adding extra value for guests who want both quality and convenience.
Whether you are meeting family for breakfast, gathering friends for dinner, or looking for a dependable place to host a casual meal, The Pine Cone provides a welcoming experience that feels familiar, easy, and genuinely satisfying.
Accessibility and guest comfort are also clearly a priority here. The restaurant offers a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, seating, and toilet, helping ensure that more guests can enjoy their visit with ease.
Additional conveniences include a bar on site, gender-neutral toilets, a restroom, Wi-Fi, and free Wi-Fi, along with reservation options and payment flexibility through credit cards and debit cards.
Backed by a strong 4.20-star rating from 1,143 reviews, The Pine Cone has earned a solid reputation as a dependable destination for hearty American diner food served in a warm, inviting environment.
Located at 7912 27th St W, University Place, WA 98466, and reachable at +1 253-301-2115, it continues to stand out as a go-to family restaurant where good food, comfort, and convenience come together naturally.
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Frequently ordered and highly recommended items at The Pine Cone
Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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Food & Drinks
Sliced Tomato and Spinach, 2 poached eggs, housemade Hollandaise on toasted English Muffin
slow roasted corned beef cooked with onions, peppers, and Potaties, served with 2 eggs and toast
Ham, Cheddar, Peppers, Onions, with Toast
Sliced Ham, 2 poached eggs, housemade hollandaise sauce on toasted english muffins
With choice of Sausage, Ham, or Bacon, Hashbrowns or Homefries and Toast
Sausage Patty, Pimento Cheese, Scrambled eggs, pickled Onions, Spinach, on a bun
Crispy chicken fried steak wiht housemade sausage gravy
3 items included, 2.50 each additional Item. Comes with Choice of Hashbrowns or Homefries with Toast
8oz NY Steak coked to order with Toast
Housemade Cheddar herb Biscuits topped with Sausage Gravy, served with 2 eggs
Seasoned vegetables cooked with Mushrooms, spinach, onion, peppers, and potatoes, 2 eggs and toast
Swiss Cheese, Peppers, Onions, Mushrooms, Spinach with Toast
Meat and Cheese of Your Choice with Toast
Served with Brown Sugar, raisins, and mIlk
Cheese, Lettuce, mayo, tomato, onions, and pickles on a bun
Hashbrowns, bacon , eggs, and american cheese on a bun
Bacon, Cheese, Lettuce, mayo, tomato, onions, and pickles on a bun
Lettuce, mayo, tomato, onions, and pickles on a bun
Grilled onions and American Cheese on Rye
Classic Ham and Swiss Sandwich topped with mornay sauce and a sunny side up egg
Scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, potatoes, cheddar jack, salsa verde, sour cream wrapped in a tortilla
cripsy chicken strips, belgian waffle, hot honey drizzle
Filled with Seasonal Fruit, pastry cream, and topped with Graham cracker streusal
2 pieces of bread with eggs in the middle topped with grilled seasonal fruit, crispy bacon, honey ricotta, and mint chimichurri
red onion, cheddar jack, crispy potatoes, fresh pico, chipotle crema, sunny up egg
Classic ham, turkey, and cheese sandwich dipped in batter and fried. served with Jam and powder sugar
Tortilla Chips Sauteed in house ranchero, choice of eggs, topped with house made salsa Verde, crema, cotija, and avocado
Hot Crispy fries topped wiht out house made sausage gravy, chopped bacon, cheddar, and green onions.
Fresh Iceberge lettuce mixed with chopped genoa salami, diced tomatoes, chickpeas, shredded mozzarella, pickled red onions, and balsamic vinaigrette
Fresh Romaine lettuce, cesar dressing, parmesan, lemon wedge, adn croutons
Chopped romaine, parmesan cheese, and croutons
mixed greens, ham, turkey, shredded cheese, hard boiled egg, and tomaotes
Iceberg lettuce, red onion, tomato, pimento cheese, avocado, chopped bacon, croutons, ranch dressing.
Slow Roasted corned beef with swiss cheese, sauerkraut on rye
cripsy bacon, tomato, mayo, and lettuce on sourdough
cripsy cod fillets, american cheese, house tartar, & pickles on a bun
With meat sauce, served with salad and garlic bread
Sliced roast beef, caramelized onion, horseradish cream, swiss, on a french roll
Two Slices on bread and Cheese
Crispy Fried chicken pieces with hot sauce, slaw, & Pickles
Sliced turkey and ham on sourdough with lettuce, tomato, cripsy bacon, and mayo
Tuna with lemon and thyme, melted cheddar cheese, on sourdough
fried cod pieces, french fries, slaw, with housemade tartar sauce
Basil Pesto Marinated Vegetables, Spinach, and Mozzarella on a Hoagie Roll
Hear from our valued guests
This cafe is a great find. It's one if those forgotten out of the way restaurants. Friendly and attentive wait staff. Came by several times to refill drinks and to make sure food was good. I would certainly recommend this place to others. Diamond in the rough. Older facility, but great surroundings. I had Clam chowder with grilled turkey and Swiss on sourdough, and my husband had the fish sandwich with fries. He loved it. Plate was cleaned. I admit we will be returning.
This place is delicious and clean. You feel like you are transported into a diff time zone by this cute diner. It is a new age retro style diner feel with some extremely good food. It is a very clean restaurant with friendly staff. The food portions are great for the price. Get the chicken Fried Steak you won’t be disappointed. It is cooked to perfection. Seasoned very well with the perfect amount of salt, pepper, and breading. Go check this place out.
We've come here several times from their soft open to now. We love this place! We originally hail from NY so diners feel like home - Pinecone is a modern twist to a familiar diner feel. Food: My husband without fail gets their Corned Beef Hash - the hashbrowns are CRISPY and the corned beef has that perfect salty flavorful profile. The corned beef is generous (always hate when you're skimped on the good stuff). I have had their steak and eggs (featured), eggs benedict, chilaquiles, french onion soup and Croque Madame. Everything was delicious and giving you that warm tummy feeling you'd expect of diner fare. Coffee: What - bottomless refills of Bluebeard Coffee?!?!?! Am I in heaven?! Service: Specific shout out to Katrina/Kitchen staff this past Saturday AM. They went above and beyond for me in accommodating our order. We've had the pleasure of being served by the other two waitresses that were also on shift Saturday AM (Unfortunately I don't know their names). Service has always been very warm and friendly. We'll be back again! P.S. The reviews for this diner are crazy. It definitely feels like some people went in not understanding what the purpose of a soft opening is or going in with the mindset they weren't going to like it if it wasn't an exact replica of the previous cafe. PSA - if you don't want to be part of the learning/growing a restaurant does during their soft opening - wait until they open for real. If the service is not to your liking - SAY SOMETHING. If something is not right with your order - say something to staff so they can actually do something about it. What staff do when there's a problem - that's where service REALLY shines. Re-openings under new ownership are tough. Especially post COVID - prices for everything have skyrocketed. Business owners need to build a restaurant the way they know how to make it sustainable and something they enjoy running long term.
Super cute restaurant. I sat, ordered, and received my food within about 15 minutes. Wonderful service. Very friendly staff. Large portions and the food was amazing! This seems to be a regular spot for locals, and I can see why.
A++ delicious food, great, friendly service. Wonderful classic diner vibes. I am so stuffed I’m on the verge of an impromptu nap and I have NO REGRETS. Wife is celiac, and we found plenty of options for her on the menu. Plenty for picky ol’ me, too. :) The fried cheese curds were bloody amazing, literally the best I ever had.
Delicious poutine. Canadian dish with American portions. I weigh 230 lbs and barely put a scratch in this behemoth. Well done! Very kind waitresses too 👌
We've been twice in the last month. Our server was fantastic and made me feel like I was at home. I got the Chilaquiles Skillet special, and it was SO GOOD. We even took home dinner before we left. Small town charm, BIG on flavor and family. 10/10. It's one of our favorite brunch diners in the state. The Pine Cone is a must try!
Classic atmosphere, good service, great food! I don't understand the complaints unless they're fake or rude people who like giving bad reviews. I'll be going back especially for the coffee 😍😍
Had to leave a review after stopping by the Pine Cone Cafe this weekend—seriously impressed. We came in on Easter Sunday morning, so I was expecting it to be slammed and maybe a little chaotic, but that wasn’t the case at all. The whole place was running smooth, and the staff was on top of everything. Our server, Robin, was great—super friendly, attentive, and just easy to deal with. She made sure we had everything we needed without us having to ask. Now the food… honestly some of the best I’ve had at a diner in a long time. The French toast was hands down the best I’ve ever had. I also ordered hash browns extra crispy, and they came out exactly how you’d want—perfectly crispy, not overdone, just right. All around, just a really solid experience. Great service, great food, and especially impressive considering it was a busy holiday morning. Definitely coming back.
I visited the Pine Cone from Texas a couple of weeks ago. I love a good breakfast spot and this seemed to be a local favorite. I went in the middle of the work week, so it was not crowded at all. There is a sign that says to wait to be seated so I stood there a few moments until another patron said I could choose my own seat. The service was great and my coffee cup stayed full. I ordered the cherry almond poppy seed pancakes and good grief it was so big it could have fed my whole family! Unfortunately I was alone so much of it had to go to waste. Would love the option for a smaller portion!
Common questions about The Pine Cone
The Pine Cone is located at 7912 27th St W, University Place, WA 98466, United States, University Place, WA, United States.
You can reach The Pine Cone by calling +1 253-301-2115.
The Pine Cone has a rating of 4.2 out of 5 based on 1143 customer reviews.
The Pine Cone features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
The Pine Cone features the following service options: On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in, Delivery.
The Pine Cone features the following highlights: Fast service, Great cocktails, Great coffee, Serves local specialty.
The Pine Cone features the following popular for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
The Pine Cone features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Comfort food, Quick bite, Small plates, Spirits, Vegetarian options, Wine.
The Pine Cone features the following dining options: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Counter service, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
The Pine Cone features the following amenities: Bar on site, Gender-neutral toilets, Restroom, Wi-Fi, Free Wi-Fi.
The Pine Cone features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Quiet.
The Pine Cone features the following crowd: Family friendly, Groups.
The Pine Cone features the following planning: Accepts reservations.
The Pine Cone features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards.
The Pine Cone features the following children: Good for kids, High chairs, Kids' menu.
The Pine Cone features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Plenty of parking.
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