Location: Kalama
Top Restaurants in Kalama
Kalama Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Kalama
Kalama is a city in Cowlitz County, Washington, United States. It is part of the Longview, Washington Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 2,500, according to the Washington State Office of Financial Management.
Things to do in Kalama
1. Nipps Drive-Through
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 168 reviews
Reviewed By trianalife - Portland, Oregon
Great burger joint with some awesome frys and special sauce. Some other items worth the bite are the onion rings and also the grilled cheese for the kids. Price wise, you can’t beat this place. They have a josh special that is only $3.91 for a burger, frys, and drink. I like this place a lot and it’s debatable it’s the best in town amongst many locals.
2. Americas Family Diner
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 151 reviews
Reviewed By cobox598764 - Woodland, Washington
The staff/cooks of this restaurant are some of the nicest people. They do a lot of wonderful things for local charities, etc. Now let me tell you about the food. Yummy!
Reasonable prices. You get a lot of food. Everything I have tried has been outstanding. I can't go as often I would like...daily...because I would weigh 400 lbs.
Seriously...don't even hesitate. Go! Enjoy! You will be full and happy.
3. Lucky Dragon
Overall Ratings
4 based on 97 reviews
Reviewed By Kev_Anderson - Longview, Washington
It has been at least 6 months since our last visit to this, our favorite chines restauraunt. Mongolian beef was oily and off color, the egg foo yung sucked!
I recogonized the owner and asked her what happened????
She looked at the Mongolian beef and even said herself it had too much oil...she offered to have another made for us or wecould select a different item...time didnt allow, so we declined.
This used to be one of the top notch places in our State...they have gotten lazy!
4. Cornerstone Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By Willy W - Portland, Oregon
What a find! I had driven by this Cafe and knew we need to visit for a meal. A few days later we did just that. We definitely were not disappointed. What a find!!
We arrived shortly after lunch and the place was packed. We had to bus our own table to get a clean place to sit. The server was friendly and helpful. What a menu!! Just about everything we loved was on it making a decision a little difficult.
My husband had breakfast and I ordered the hot Turkey sandwich. It definitely was not what I expected. The Turkey wasn't processed and the potatoes weren't out of any box. Matter of fact, the Turkey looked like something you'd serve on Thanksgiving because it was pulled! Absolutely delicious lunch and there was so much of it.
Why the four stars instead of five? The food deserves five stars. However, servers neglected to clean the tables and nearly every table was left with plates and glasses on it from the previous customer.
Love this place!
5. Kalama Koffee Company
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By jclemyre - Palm Coast, Florida
Great coffee and teas. Special Blend coffees, I liked the Rails Blend with peanut butter. They have a drive up if you are in a hurry, but I recommend going inside and sit down and enjoy the atmosphere. Have a scone ( all hand made) the raspberry is scrumptious. Hand made gifts from local artisians are on display for purchase. Quilts, crocheted and knitted items also.
When traveling on I-5 from Portland, stop in and relax.
6. Pancake House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 119 reviews
Family owned for nearly 38 years - this needs to be listed
Reviewed By 147Adventure - Atlanta, Georgia
Awesome Breakfast! Quick and friendly service and the menu has lots of options. I love diner breakfast and this place is awesome. Would recommend!
7. Rosie's Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 93 reviews
Reviewed By Sean M
Amazing. I didn't know restaurants still dared be this bad. Waitress didn't give her name or introduce herself. Didn't smile. Once.
Ordered soup, the vegetables were from a can, cut in those tiny squares that only machines do. The entree looked and tasted like it was out of a frozen section at walmart.
Waitress did not return to ask how food was. Took finished plates, likewise, without asking.
She did not ask if I wanted dessert, did not refill my drink once in 30 minutes. There were 8 people in restaurant, 4 of whom were just having coffee.
In future , one of them will not be me
8. Interstate Tavern
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 16 reviews
Great Fresh Cracked Crab!
Reviewed By Kalamariverrat - Rainier, Oregon
The Interstate has tried to become gentrified over the last 3 or 4 years, possibly to attract DINKs from Portland. They have added an outdoor patio in the back (overshadowed by a hundred-year-old pear tree), and, most recently put out chairs, tables, and an awning on the sidewalk in front (Paris, Oregon, anyone?)
Criticism aside, they still serve the best Dungeness crab sandwiches on the planet. Bar none. The only reason they aren't #1 (IMHO) is that DC is not available year round, and anyway, you can only eat so much crab in a year. Meatloaf - different story.
9. TLC Deli & Coffee Shop
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By merreh65 - Seattle
Found TLC when we craved a quick coffee after leaving the Portland area heading north. Had excellent coffee drinks, with locally roasted coffee. And also has home made soups and both breakfast and lunch sandwiches. Very friendly management. When we left we felt as if we had just stopped for a quick visit with old friends. Shares space with a laundromat, but don't let that turn you off. Perhaps you'll even have some dirty clothes to take care of. On a nice day there are small tables and chairs on the sidewalk, which is pretty quiet.
10. Antique Deli
Overall Ratings
5 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By Molly P - Washington
I love this place. Scarfed down a delicious "Manhattan" sandwich and a bowl of cheesy broccoli soup. Just an unassuming local place with homemade food (including bread and desserts!). It's open everyday, and is run by some super friendly ladies. Highly recommend it for an I-5 break.
