Est. 1978 · Ferndale, WA

Real food. Real coffee. Real good — every single day.

For nearly five decades, Al's has been Ferndale's gathering place: a counter full of regulars, a kitchen that never rushes, and a menu built on comfort, not trends.

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Local Favorite Open 7 Days Family Owned

Warm diner interior with red vinyl booths and a polished chrome counter

From Our Kitchen

A Menu Built for Hunger

Everything here is made from scratch, cooked to order, and served with more than enough to keep you coming back.

A cook flipping eggs at the diner's stainless-steel griddle

Our Story

Five Decades of Feeding the Town

Al's Downtown Diner opened its doors on Main Street in 1978 — a simple dream to serve honest food at honest prices in a place where everyone knows your name.

What started as a single counter with four stools has grown into Ferndale's most trusted dining room, but the philosophy hasn't changed: cook it right, serve it warm, and treat every guest like they've been coming here for years. Because most of them have.

45+ Years Serving

7 Days a Week

100% Locally Loved

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Inside Al's