The Maple Counter Cafe

The Maple Counter Cafe ☕ gourmet breakfast & handcrafted lunches
🥞 a Walla Walla Valley family favorite for over 10 years
🍳 open every day of the week We love our customers.
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The Maple Counter Cafe brings to the table three generations of restaurant excellence and expertise. Beginning with my grandparents’ restaurant in Chicago over 35 years ago, the artful skill of handcrafting breakfasts and lunches has become a family tradition. Drawing heavily from the inspiration of my parents’ restaurant, The Oak Table Cafe in Sequim, WA, my wife Rachel and I proudly carry the fl

ag of a family passion. In our quest to create a business which smiles on the world, we maintain that there is no substitute for quality. At the Maple Counter Cafe, great pride is taken in creating a memorable experience, with close attention paid to the food, and especially to the customer. Chefs at the Maple Counter Cafe understand that preparing good food takes time and special care, so we start at dawn every day making numerous batters from authentic, coveted recipes that hold true to our vision of a memorable meal. Our batters are not from packaged mixes – all are carefully blended by hand using fresh, ingredients, such as unbleached hard wheat flour, fresh eggs, and real cream. Another important aspect of our batters comes from our sourdough barrel. This old-fashioned process of nurturing yeast has been handed down from generation to generation, and is what makes our pancakes light and fine textured. All of our syrups and toppings for our pancakes, crepes, and omelets are delicately prepared from scratch-recipes. Nothing can replace fresh products for food value or taste. The butter used in our restaurant is above USDA 93 score, of the finest available. By rendering out the impurities (salts and solids), we are left with the pure “golden oil” which we use to baste eggs and cook other special dishes. Our whipped butter is simply that – nothing more, nothing less. We have chosen a special blend of coffee to complement your meal, and we serve it with real whipping cream. Our lemonade, orange, and grapefruit juices are freshly squeezed in our kitchen every day. The use of locally sourced ingredients is a priority at The Maple Counter Cafe, better serving you and our great community. By incorporating items such as locally baked breads, fresh produce from nearby farms, and quality meats from around the Walla Walla area, we are ensuring a freshness you can taste. We at the Maple Counter Cafe thank you for visiting our page and can't wait to see you down at the restaurant soon! You’re the reason we’re here! Owners, Kory and Rachel Nagler

This week we have two ways for you to enjoy locally grown peaches 🍑 1. Peach Blintzes: Fresh Walla Walla peaches poached...
09/03/2026

This week we have two ways for you to enjoy locally grown peaches 🍑

1. Peach Blintzes: Fresh Walla Walla peaches poached in rich peach brandy sauce over three crepes filled with a sweet and creamy ricotta filling

2. Peach Basket: A Dutch Baby souffle "basket" filled with local freestone peaches in brandied peach sauce

Fresh Sheet lunch specials this week 🤩  Walla Walla Sweet Onion Burger: Home-made sweet onion jam, exta-sharp Tillamook ...
09/02/2026

Fresh Sheet lunch specials this week 🤩

Walla Walla Sweet Onion Burger: Home-made sweet onion jam, exta-sharp Tillamook cheddar, lettuce, tomato, and mayo on a local Wheatland Bakery brioche bun. Served with waffles fries, garden salad, or coleslaw.

Amy's Dill Cucumber Salad: Cucumber salad has been a staple in the home kitchen of Amy Dietrich of Frog Hollow Farm for years. Using her famous cucumbers, Amy and Maple Counter present a side dish perfect for summer! Ask for it as a side to accompany any of our lunch entrees.

Think salads can't be incredibly filling? Think again. This one is absolutely immense! 🥗💥 Our Asian Tofu Salad is a mass...
08/27/2026

Think salads can't be incredibly filling? Think again. This one is absolutely immense! 🥗💥

Our Asian Tofu Salad is a massive celebration of textures. Every bowl features a beautiful balance of creamy avocado, smooth sliced tofu, juicy mandarins, crisp cucumbers, and the unforgettable crunch of slivered almonds and crispy wontons over mixed greens and sesame slaw.

Drizzled with our signature homemade creamy sesame dressing, it’s the ultimate refreshing midday meal.

08/26/2026

Behind the line and out in the community, Chef Fredno is the real deal. 🙌🔥

We love him for the incredible dishes he creates for your tables every morning, but we love him even more for the heart he puts into everything he does. From sharing his culinary wisdom with students in our community to bringing an unstoppable wave of positive energy to our kitchen staff and diners alike, Fredno is the pulse of The Maple Counter.

Thank you, Chef Fredno, for making our community and our restaurant a better, brighter place every single day!

08/21/2026

If you think all pancakes are the same, you haven't tried our Swedish Flapjacks yet. 🥞✨

Our Swedish Flapjacks offer a completely different kind of breakfast experience. Because they are extra-large and thin, they stay wonderfully moist and melt-in-your-mouth tender. Topped with whipped butter, they are a blank canvas for your favorite morning flavors, whether you prefer a drizzle of rich, warm syrup or the bright, vibrant pop of house-made lingonberry sauce.

Come let us pour you a hot cup of coffee and slide a plate of these your way!

Ready to shake up your lunchtime routine? Say hello to a burger with serious character.  The Bayou Burger brings togethe...
08/18/2026

Ready to shake up your lunchtime routine? Say hello to a burger with serious character.

The Bayou Burger brings together the rich, distinct bite of melted blue cheese and the deep sweetness of grilled onions. Complemented by crisp lettuce, fresh tomato, and our creamy, perfectly spiced Cajun mayo, every bite delivers a beautiful balance of heat and savory goodness.

Pair it with a cold Washington beer and your choice of waffle fries, coleslaw, sesame slaw, or a garden salad.

The centerpiece of our space and the inspiration behind our name: the counter itself. ✨Crafted from heavy, beautifully p...
08/14/2026

The centerpiece of our space and the inspiration behind our name: the counter itself. ✨

Crafted from heavy, beautifully polished maple wood, this fixture is where your Maple Counter experience officially begins. It’s the anchor of our hospitality, the place where our family greets yours, shares a smile, and welcomes you to a wonderful dining experience. It was built to stand the test of time and to serve as a reminder of why we love what we do: connecting with our community. We can't wait to greet you here this week!

If you haven't tried our house-cooked Reuben yet, your lunchtime routine is missing out. 😋   Think tender, slow-cooked c...
08/11/2026

If you haven't tried our house-cooked Reuben yet, your lunchtime routine is missing out. 😋

Think tender, slow-cooked corned beef brisket stacked high with savory sauerkraut, melted Swiss, and rich, homemade 1000 Island dressing on perfectly grilled marbled rye. It's hot, messy, and absolutely delicious.

08/07/2026

Breakfast should always be an adventure...especially when you're a kid! 🐻 🥞

We built this space to be a comfort for every generation, which is why we put so much love into our kids' favorites. Watching little eyes light up when a plate of Bear Pancakes or Bear French Toast hits the table is pure magic.

To make your morning routine even more memorable, we also have a curated collection of sweet stuffed animals and toys available right here at the cafe.

Sometimes, a great lunch calls for something a little extra. ☀️🍺Whether you’re celebrating the weekend, taking a long lu...
08/04/2026

Sometimes, a great lunch calls for something a little extra. ☀️🍺

Whether you’re celebrating the weekend, taking a long lunch break, or just treating yourself to a day off, we have a cold beer waiting with your name on it. Our curated selection features a variety of excellent local beers brewed right here in Washington, alongside crisp, refreshing classics like Coors Light.

Come slow down, catch up with friends, and enjoy a cold one under the open sky on our patio!

Address

209 E Alder Street
Walla Walla, WA
99362

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 2pm
Tuesday 7am - 2pm
Wednesday 7am - 2pm
Thursday 7am - 2pm
Friday 7am - 3pm
Saturday 7am - 3pm
Sunday 7am - 3pm

Telephone

+15098762527

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