The Bair
1617 Lafayette St, Steilacoom, WA
Crema's Take
“Housed in a beautifully restored historic hardware store on Steilacoom's Main Street, The Bair blends nostalgic charm with genuinely warm hospitality, serving standout breakfasts, lunches, and a divine ice cream selection that keeps both locals and visitors returning. The quirky, love-filled atmosphere—complete with vintage post office and pharmacy displays—makes it the kind of place where lingering over a mimosa or coffee with friends feels like coming home, whether you're a multi-decade friend group or a young family looking for their next favorite spot.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
Such a quaint little restaurant tucked in the old Hardware Store located on the Main Street through Steilacoom. The service is exceptional, the menu has a variety of options for breakfast and lunch. We have been there many times for breakfast and have enjoyed the food. Today my husband had the steak, egg, and potatoes while I had the spiced chicken scramble made into a burrito. We will definitely return!
Absolutely loved The Bair Drug & Hardware! We came with friends and young kids and had the best experience. The building is beautifully restored with displays from its post office, hardware, and pharmacy history—so charming and fun to look at. The food was AMAZING. One of our friends is gluten-free and said the gluten-free biscuits and gravy were some of the best she’s ever had, and everyone else loved their meals too. The owner waited on us and was so sweet and welcoming. Between the history, the cuteness, and the incredible food, this place is a total gem. Can’t wait to go back!
We were visiting the Northwest in August 2025 and our group — 3 couples who have been friends for about 30 years —stopped here to get ice cream cones. The ice cream is divine, the building evokes memories of our childhood because we’re all in our late 60s to mid 70s and we had buildings of this era. Absolutely beautiful wood and quaint decor. The ladies who waited on us were delightful, and we loved the huckleberry ice cream. It was such a fun day together and we made more wonderful memories together. One of our group members (Mike) was gracious enough to pose so everyone could see what we were eating.
A wonderful place to eat, the owner (I assume) was so sweet and funny, very personable. The food was amazing, you could taste the love of what they do, presented in a no nonsense way. The mimosa flight wss delightful, ask her to surpise you. You are surrounded by the history of building which brings a relaxing nostalgic vibe. Fantastic! Thank you.
Great history while you dine. Service was good, a little more checking in would have been better. Waitress forgot part of the order but apologized after realizing it halfway through our meal. Food was very tasty, I'll come back again.