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

We’ve always believed that you can taste the energy of the kitchen in the food on your plate, and this is demonstrated b...
06/05/2026

We’ve always believed that you can taste the energy of the kitchen in the food on your plate, and this is demonstrated by the spirit Chef Fredno brings to the kitchen every single day.

Fredno brings a passion to work that is absolutely contagious. He cares deeply about the plate that lands in front of you, but he cares just as much about the environment where it’s made.

He champions a kitchen culture where our staff has fun doing what they love, knowing that a joyful team creates exceptional food.

There’s nothing we love more than the morning hum of the dining room and  the golden sun hitting our wooden tables.  We ...
06/02/2026

There’s nothing we love more than the morning hum of the dining room and the golden sun hitting our wooden tables.

We want your time with us to be the best part of your day. Whether you’re diving into our Eggs Benedict or just savoring a mountain of hashbrowns, we hope you feel the care we put into every plate.

Our home is your home; come on in and let us take care of you.

Welcome to The Maple Counter Cafe, where the door is always heavy but the hearts are always light. Step through these wo...
05/29/2026

Welcome to The Maple Counter Cafe, where the door is always heavy but the hearts are always light.

Step through these wood doors and leave the rush of the world behind. Whether you’ve lived in the Valley for decades or you just rolled into town this morning, we can't wait to make you an unforgettable meal.

House-squeezed lemonade 🍋We believe even the simplest things should be done with care. That’s why our lemonades are sque...
05/26/2026

House-squeezed lemonade 🍋

We believe even the simplest things should be done with care. That’s why our lemonades are squeezed in-house and swirled with our very own fruit purées.

Whether you prefer the deep sweetness of our blueberry lemonade, the bright pop of strawberry lemonade, or the delicious tart of classic lemonade, these beverages will be a refreshing addition to your day.

The Azteca  🍴House-roasted turkey breast topped with avocado, melted pepper jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, and a smoky, s...
05/21/2026

The Azteca 🍴

House-roasted turkey breast topped with avocado, melted pepper jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, and a smoky, slightly spicy chipotle sauce on ciabatta.

Choose to pair it with waffle fries, coleslaw, sesame slaw, or a garden salad.

Go veggie and substitute a meatless patty!

05/19/2026

The weather is finally just right, and we’ve got a seat saved for you in the fresh air. We love seeing our outdoor space come to life with your laughter and good conversation.

For the younger foodies 🧸 Our kitchen team loves whipping up these bear pancakes almost as much as our younger guests lo...
05/15/2026

For the younger foodies 🧸

Our kitchen team loves whipping up these bear pancakes almost as much as our younger guests love eating them. We’re all about creating memories for every generation that walks through our doors. Grab the crayons, pour the syrup, and let the morning fun begin. We can't wait to see those smiles!

Cheers to gourmet brunch and fresh-squeezed mimosas at Maple Counter 🤭⁠⁠Our patio is open, the sun is shining, and our b...
04/26/2026

Cheers to gourmet brunch and fresh-squeezed mimosas at Maple Counter 🤭⁠

Our patio is open, the sun is shining, and our breakfast menu is calling your name! ✨

Your farm to table breakfast is served ✨⁠⁠Available this spring season on our Fresh Sheet:⁠⁠- The Strawberry Rhubarb Dut...
04/26/2026

Your farm to table breakfast is served ✨⁠

Available this spring season on our Fresh Sheet:⁠

- The Strawberry Rhubarb Dutch Baby:⁠
A delicious breakfast souffle filled with warm homemade and farm-fresh rhubarb and strawberry sauce.⁠

- The Bacon & Asparagus Scramble:⁠
Locally grown asparagus and crispy bacon scrambled with extra-sharp cheddar.⁠

With Walla Walla Valley asparagus and rhubarb growing strong, now is the time to enjoy the best this season has to offer right here at Maple Counter! ✨

39 under 39 ✨️Chef Fredno of the Maple Counter Cafe was nominated by the Walla Walla Union Bulletin as a 39 under 39!Uni...
04/22/2026

39 under 39 ✨️

Chef Fredno of the Maple Counter Cafe was nominated by the Walla Walla Union Bulletin as a 39 under 39!

Union Bulletin:

Jean-Fredno Occenac is the kind of person who can transform the fast-paced environment of a commercial kitchen into a place of inspiration.

For five years, Occenac has been doing just that at Maple Counter Cafe, where he is the kitchen manager and chef.

His story begins before that, though, and in kitchens in his homeland of Haiti and the neighboring Dominican Republic.

Occenac has worked in hospitality for 13 years.

In 2016, he obtained a student visa to pursue his dream: completing a culinary arts program in the U.S.

He learned English and studied culinary arts at Walla Walla Community College, graduating in 2018.

“What I enjoy the most about my work is the fast-paced, high-energy environment, and the satisfaction of leading a team to deliver exceptional food,” he said.

“I thrive on solving problems in real-time and building a cohesive team.”

He sees cooking as a blend of artistry, science and discipline.“

My connection to food is rooted in cultural heritage, childhood memories and the desire to build community by bringing people together,” he said.

“Food is seen as a way to share love, express care and connect with traditions.”

Rachel Nagler, the owner of Maple Counter, said with Occenac’s skills and compassion, he has been the restaurant’s rock through the pandemic and after.

"He has taken the opportunity he was given in his early 20s and multiplied it 10-fold, contributing his talents to the growth of Walla Walla’s food scene,” she said.

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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