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West Yakima's scratch kitchen
Everything on the menu is made from scratch — no shortcuts, no pre-made anything. Just real cooking, done right.
Real ingredients, real cooking
Your food takes a little longer here because we actually cook it. Eggs, sauces, potatoes — all of it, from scratch.
From the kitchen
A west Yakima institution
Red and white checkered tablecloths, vintage Italian posters, and neighbors who've been coming in for years. Come sit down.
The west Yakima kitchen that actually cooks
Ballesteri's is a west Yakima neighborhood café where everything — every sauce, every plate, every bite — is made from scratch. No shortcuts, no apologies, just real food worth the wait.
What our guests are saying
My youngest son and I have found a hidden gem ! We absolutely love the staff. And the food is so good. I know we’ve been only two times but, we’re hooked and will keep coming back. Today I got their soup tomato bisque and it hit the spot. Last time I ordered their Biscuits and gravy and hash browns
Brandie Simms
I had an excellent experience at this restaurant! The food was absolutely delicious, cooked to perfection, and served quickly. The employees were incredibly friendly and made sure everything was just right. The service was fast, so I didn’t have to wait long to enjoy my meal. If you’re looking for g
Eduardo Quiroz
Really cute place. They offer half sandwiches, so I had the Cranberry Turkey by itself. It was so good! Reminded me of the sandwiches I make the day after Thanksgiving. If I lived in town I would eat lunch there over the typical fast food places. Service was great.
Angela Mueller
My partner and I went here for the first time last Sunday around 11am/noon, and we absolutely loved it. Big shout out to our waitress. I didn't catch her name, but she just made our day. Food was great, and we definitely will be returning!
KH
Frequently Asked Questions
What meals do you serve?
We serve Breakfast and Lunch
Where are you located?
We are located in Yakima, WA at 4001 Summitview Ave #3
What areas do you serve?
We serve the following areas: Yakima, Brace, Selah, Ahtanum, Union Gap, Gleed, Harwood, Weikel, Pomona Heights, Terrace Heights, East Selah, Eschbach, Birchfield, Gromore, Tietonview Grange, Pomona, Parker, Moxee, Cowiche, and Holtzinger.
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