This place is LOVELY!! The entire building is beautifully done and so charming. The breakfast (we…read morehad a burrito and a scramble) was delicious and the danish was superb! We were equally impressed with the service. It's always so refreshing to be greeted by a happy employee who is helpful, personable, and seems to genuinely care. 5 stars all around. We will be back!

Best sandwiches and even better service! This was our first time here and we will be coming back:)…read moreWe ordered the grilled ham and cheese and the tosi sandwich and both were amazing. They make their own bread and it makes it one of the best sandwiches around! Thanks Flour Shop (pics taken after we already ate half of our sandwiches haha)

Great lunch! Very good service, pleasant atmosphere. A couple blocks from the highway and very…read moreconvenient. I had a fantastic BLTA (a special). Had it on marbled rye, lightly toasted. Packed with crispy bacon. One of the best I can remember. My other had the French dip with side salad. The salad was simple, but the lettuce was crispy and fresh. The dip was loaded with meat and tasted good. Perfect stop when on a road trip!

Came here with my mom for brunch on MLK day. There was a 15 minute wait but sitting in the waiting…read morearea isn't bad at all. Our server was a very nice lady who was so personable. It was really nice just talking to her about life. We got the grilled cheese and clam chowder. Pretty run of the mill food taste - good but nothing life changing. We also got the cherry crumble pie - don't get it. It's $9 and is basically just a can of cherries with toasted oats on top. Which is some how more expensive then the other food we got?? Anyways I think this is a fine diner to pop in if you are in town.

Took my BFF out for her birthday to Lemon Hill Restaurant next door to my apt. We didn't have…read morereservations, but just walked in; and the Chef said yes to our unplanned late last table arrival. It was either a two-course or a three-course meal $29 +$47 respectively. We did 3 each starting with homemade pimento cheese with celery sticks, sweet peppers sliced, and crustini. I'm not a big fan of the jarred commercial pimento cheese. This was extremely good. Tasting the peppers inside the cheese ball that you choose how and where to spread it. B+ maybe even A- for the flavor of the cheese and presentation. 2nd Course of shrimp etouffee. It was okay but too thin of a sauce due to a not dark enough roux. Flavors are spot on, shrimp are tender and delicious. A- for the effort to take on roux dishes. 3rd Course was a delicate hazelnut chocolate mousse in a champagne fluted crystal glass. Topped with a light whipped cream to find the dessert level. It had multiple layers of flavor in different areas of the mouth and nasopharynx. A+ for presentation and depth of flavor in a chocolate pudding! Cup of coffee to end the meal, so really 4 courses. The bookstore surrounds the entire restaurant. Very unique experience. Get reservations or try your luck with the Chef near 6:15 pm for a late exception allowed to slip in. Monthly menu then changed up, only work dinner shift on Fridays. Rest is lunch for Courthouse folk. Closed Sundays and Mondays. Overall Score A PS. There were other choices but I didn't try them so, another review for the future... Usually I photograph the food and menu, glucose meter said low so we ate in haste to also not keep entire restaurant open for just us, which we did anyways. And, chef and waitress were great at conversing while closing. PPS. I lived in NOLA next-door to Tulane University and two houses from St Charles Streetcar for 3 years, and have been chef of restaurants in past. Roux Cajun style is an artwork I love and understand

Lovely cafe, right down to the book shaped plates. Any meal eaten surrounded by books is…read moreautomatically better. The people are pleasant and cheerful. The turkey and spinach crepinettes were flavorful and the housemade cranberry mustard was the perfect accompaniment. The French potato salad and haricot vert were nice sides. I had the chicken sandwich with lemon pepper mayo and cauliflower soup. The mayo really brightened the sandwich. There was a generous amount of roast chicken and the bread was chewy and tasty. And then there's the Bananas Foster Bread Pudding. Sigh

These are the nicest people!! They are very dog friendly, and Kaiden brought out water and bacon…read morefor our dog, and offered to make a custom taco salad for my vegetarian wife. The club sandwich and tots were tasty too. Highly recommend this spot.

Came to Elma for Olympia Dog Fancier show. We came for…read morebreakfast and was a total disappointment I had the Philly cheese sandwich and as you can see we got the grill scrapping. Service was poor. We had to ask for napkins forks etc. We should have gone to the Rusty Tractor.

Good food, good portions, and a pretty standard wait time. Would highly recommend caving in and…read moregetting a malt. I'm only giving it 4 stars though, as one time when I went I used the drive thru. Despite there only being 2 cars in front of me, this visit had me waiting in line for a touch over half an hour. This was in the middle of the day in a car with no A/C so I got a little bit of onset heatstroke, but it was worth it.

You will find this place on the right side of Olympic Hwy before reaching Aberdeen. We were heading…read moreto a game at Aberdeen and wanted to grab something before start of the game. Cheap burgers. We ordered couple of cheeseburgers, chicken and a garden burger with fries on the side. Wait time was long; there were no other customers - still they took almost 15-20 mins to get us the food. We planned to dine in but then later picked it up as take out due to the delay. Coming to the burgers - loved the food. Nothing to complain about. Really enjoyed the freshly made hot burgers. Shame we couldn't enjoy it while sitting there than from a moving car. Small place with a handful of tables. Very casual ambiance. Looks like a take out place than a dine in. Staffs were very friendly. Despite the delay, I am rating them high for the great burgers they made that day!

It was crowded but they set up a table for us on the patio. They were clearly short staffed but…read morethose who were there worked hard and were super friendly. The food was good diner food. The market across the parking lot is great as well.

5/17/26: so late writing this review, I was shocked to see it only had 3-1/2 stars on Yelp!. All…read morefour of us thought it was great. We were on our way to the airport after visiting a weeks in Forks & were looking for a decent place for breakfast. Rusty popped up on Google, it was right off the interstate so we popped in. Glad we did. Food: fantastic! Between us we had the shrimp salad, Belgian waffle, French toast, chicken fried steak, and a cinnamon roll. The waffle was crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside; the hashbrowns were crispy, not mushy; let's just say we all devoured the food. Service: Angel was wonderful. Very friendly, smiling the entire time, and attentive. Ambiance: cool decor in- & outside, great patio area, and plenty of parking.

Smittys In & Out is exactly the kind of old-school drive-in that is getting harder and harder to…read morefind. Tucked away in Elma, Smitty's has that classic small-town, roadside burger-joint appeal that makes stopping there feel like part of the experience rather than simply grabbing another fast-food meal. The simple drive-in setup, casual atmosphere, and straightforward menu give the place a genuine nostalgic charm. The prices are another big reason to like Smitty's. You can get a satisfying burger-and-fries meal without feeling like you are paying premium modern day inflation price. The same burger fry and shake would be 50%-100% more in cost in Tacoma or Seattle. The portions are generous, and the food delivers the kind of comfort-food experience you want from a local drive-in. The burgers are definitely the highlight. They are flavorful, have that grilled taste, and have that classic burger-joint taste that you just don't get from the big national chains. Whether you go with a basic burger or something more loaded, the quality and flavor make it clear that Smitty's knows what it is doing. The menu also has plenty of classic sides and other options if you want to mix things up. The wait time was perfectly reasonable for a small, popular drive-in. Smitty's prepares food to order, so you may have to wait a little longer than you would at a typical fast-food chain, but that is a tradeoff I am happy to make for hot, fresh food. It never felt like an unreasonable wait, and the friendly staff made the experience even better. The service was good. Everyone was friendly, helpful, and welcoming, which adds to the small-town character of the restaurant. There is something refreshing about getting good food from people who actually seem happy to have you there. Overall, Smitty's is a great example of what a local drive-in should be: old-school atmosphere, reasonable prices, tasty burgers, fresh comfort food, friendly service, and a relaxed small-town feel. It may not be the fastest stop in town, but the combination of quality, value, and nostalgia makes it well worth the visit. If you are passing through Elma, Smitty's is absolutely worth stopping for.

Stopped in for a burger, fries, and a milkshake and had a really solid experience. The gluten-free…read morebun was actually very good -- soft and held together well, which isn't always the case. Definitely appreciated that. The fries were thin and crispy just how I like them. Nicely salted and fresh. The milkshake was delicious too -- thick and creamy without being overly heavy. Service was friendly and welcoming, which always makes a difference. Chill area, fast service and nice to eat in your car. Overall, a great meal and I'd happily come back.

My grandson Easton & I had a great time at alliecat. It was my first time. I Loved itread more

Super cute! Stopped for lunch from out of town. Got some wraps and a crepe. The crepe was…read moredelicious. Got a piece of lemon blueberry cheesecake to go! Loved the vibes.