Most gluten-free options taste like an apology. This one tasted like a birthday. Saturday morning, my wife decided to celebrate her birthday a little early. Indiana gave us sunshine you never take for granted and temperatures to match, so we headed to Invited to the Table in Pendleton, a quaint little coffee shop with beautiful decor. Here is what won us over. My wife needs gluten-free, and finding a place that takes that seriously is harder than it should be. They will tell you straight out that they are not a gluten-free kitchen, and then they take the safety measures to care for somebody with celiac disease or a gluten sensitivity better than places that claim to be one. Then there is the team. Riley, Nina, Holly, Bella, and Hannah were so friendly and so accommodating that the food almost had competition. Almost. My wife had a gluten-free waffle that actually tasted delicious, then a pastry a friend bought for us, and she ate until she hit the sugar coma wall, happy as could be. So here is our verdict, and my wife vouched for it herself: if you are anywhere near Pendleton and want great food and great coffee, go. And if gluten-free is your world, Invited to the Table may be just what you have been looking for. read more

Invited To The Table - Beautiful cinnamon roll with cream cheese frosting. Diet what??? Lol - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pendleton, Indiana

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It seems to me that this was a coffee/pastry place and the owner decided to make it into a restaurant. The omelette I ordered tasted very good but when asked if it came with toast I was told no, you have to buy that separately. So for almost $3 I bought toast, which came burnt with cold butter on the side. "Do you have any jam?" No, we don't have jam or jelly. They have gravy in the menu but don't offer biscuits. Really, they need to go to Anita's Diner just around the corner and see how it's done. I will certainly never be back. read more

After doing a 5 generations photoshoot at Falls Park, we all decided it would be nice to have breakfast together. This restaurant is new to us, as it wasn't there when we lived in Pendleton many moons ago. We all love an old historic home, so win, win. I was so excited about my flight of mimosas, I didn't get a picture of my omelet, but it was devine. All 4 of my granddaughters wanted the berry waffles and every single one of them devoured their food. My daughter, mother and grandmother ordered different breakfast wraps and we all very pleased. You do have to go up to the register to order and then they bring your food to you. You're asked to bus your own tables into provided bus bins. Very small business feel with a lot of attention to detail and providing a homey yet upscale atmosphere? I can't quite put my finger on it, but it was greatly enjoyed by all. read more

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We came here this morning intentionally to celebrate Rosemary's 84th birthday with breakfast. This was our first time at this restaurant. We were greeted on arrival and our staff was phenomenal. She helped guide us through the menu and all the offerings. You can enjoy almost any craving: sweet or savory. Their lunch offerings look like there will be another visit with my DH. He will enjoy ! . Kirstin (owner) stopped by our table and was absolutely delightful. This place is so warm, comfortable and clean and the food is so good. I cannot recommend it high enough. I'm including pictures of Rosemary birthday breakfast. They should make you hungry too! read more

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There are so many reasons why you should go to Invited to the Table. I will be going back for the Snickerdoodle cookies! Or maybe Tbe Bay Waffle was delicious and gigantic!! I absolutely loved my Citrus Chocolate Mocha!! Yum!!! The service was impressive! read more

Invited To The Table - The Bay Savory Waffle - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pendleton, Indiana

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The best. Every. Single. Time. Lattes? The best. Breakfast? The best. Absolutely love this quaint gem in Pendleton and often have business conversations there, to the great surprise and gratitude of those I introduce to this nugget!! Ya gotta go. May I recommend The Nutty Professor latte? read more

I took my granddaughters here for a "tea party", and we had the best possible time! Everyone was so very helpful and friendly, and made this a very special memory for us! I can't wait to do it again! The food was amazing, as well! Especially with my sensitivity to gluten, it was so refreshing to find gluten free options that were unbelievably delicious! I didn't feel like I was being deprived of anything that everyone else was partaking in! read more

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I'm in town for my boyfriend's mother's funeral and we decided to have brunch here. The food is awesome. I had the Southwestern Omelette with a mocha latte. My boyfriend had the breakfast burrito with some kind of iced coffee. His daughters shared some type of salad and they were taking a cinnamon roll with them to share. The service was top notch and the waitress was so nice. The ambiance is so cozy and comfortable. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone who is in Indiana. Two thumbs up. read more

Invited To The Table - My Southwestern Omelette with a mocha latte. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pendleton, Indiana

The food was cold. No coffee refills, service was nonexistent. They expected customers to bus thier table. When going out for a meal if I want fast food service I surely wouldn't pay the prices they chaque and still expect a 20% tip. We'll need darken their doorstep again. z6bgyPrwPGo read more

Very nice renovated home that now serves as restaurant. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Food was prepared fresh, they had some delicious looking pastries and cookies in their front cases. Unfortunately I didn't try any. Herbal tea steeped upon ordering had great flavor. I really enjoyed one of the savory options, a concept I have never considered before. Street parking out front and some tables and chairs for warmer weather. read more

Invited To The Table - Ham and gruyere cheese waffle, blueberry hibiscus herbal tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pendleton, Indiana

Has anyone tried the lemon cookie from ITTT?? Because you need to go tomorrow if you haven't! Today was a fun trek for a group of my friends to enjoy lunch at Invited and we had a lovely time. We ate inside on the first floor and I was impressed by the comfy chairs. You order at the counter and they bring your food to your table. It's a varied and different menu than you'll find most other places, like chicken and waffles but the chicken is their chicken salad. Waffles, savory or sweet, feature in lots of dishes, but also wraps , salads, omelettes and their own baked goods as well as coffee and tea, lattes etc. I ordered a Leaded Chai (Dirty Chai) that was delicious and served in a china cup. My waffle, the Croque Monsieur, was just okay but I've had fabulous Croque Monsieurs at a French restaurant so, not fair! The waffle was great Highly recommended! read more

Invited To The Table - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pendleton, Indiana

Cute little coffee shop downtown Pendleton. Stopped in quick for an iced latte to go and left with a HUGE delicious cinnamon roll I warmed up later at home and ate. While I was standing waiting for my coffee it smelled amazing I saw a couple entrees being served and they looked delicious, definitely need to head back and grab a bite to eat here. If the food tastes as good as the cinnamon roll it will be well worth the drive back for me. Service was a little slow but the young kid behind the counter was just that, young and probably his first job, he was doing the best he could, hopefully management can take him under their wing and grow him to be a great barista while he's there. Everyone needs to start somewhere, so show patience, it will be worth the wait! read more

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Right off the bat, this restaurant could not be any cuter!! It is a house that was remodeled to accommodate a restaurant, making it feel very welcoming and homey. Ordering is easy, and they have a good selection of food, drinks, etc. The service was great, the staff were very friendly & helpful. We look forward to returning! read more

Invited To The Table - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pendleton, Indiana

Love this place! The food is fresh and so good! The decor and layout is so beautiful. It's a great place to meet a friend for a drink and a bite to eat. read more

Invited To The Table - Chicken, potato, avocado burrito with a side of fresh fruit - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pendleton, Indiana

Came in for brunch, but honestly a bit of a 'meh' experience. Location in downtown Pendleton is quaint and cozy, but service was really slow and inattentive. The empty 4 top was dirty, so I cleaned it off myself with the cleaning supplies on the cart around the corner. We ordered two waffles, but both arrived cool to touch. Overall we were disappointed in the liege waffles, both temp wise and pearl sugar content. The avocado toast with greens was tasty - wife liked the avocado pesto. We also ordered a warm raspberry white chocolate scone which never arrived, until we pointed out the oversight to them. When it did arrive, it was the most memorable part of the brunch. Son commented the bathroom was clean. read more

Super friendly staff. It was a perfect day to sit on the porch for lunch. I enjoyed the savory waffles with croque monsieur. They were good, but if I make it back I will try something else. My friend ordered the chicken salad wrap because the waitress said it was the most popular item on the menu. She said it was good. Both meals were ample size portions. read more

Everything about this cafe is inviting. You can tell they use fresh fruits and vegetables in everything they make And the ambiance is calm and relaxed. The folks working there are very friendly and welcoming and it's obvious they care about the environment and service they provide. I typically don't drink lattes (I prefer an Irish coffee) but, the Rich and Famous is one of the best coffee/latte/espresso drinks I've ever had. Thankfully, I live in Arizona and not in Pendleton because I would go broke eating and drinking there every day, but I will make this a regular stop when I visit family. read more

Have walked by this restaurant 2 times in the last year and had no way of knowing what it was, Thought it was someone's home. Absolutely no signs whatsoever which is a pity because they have very good food. I had the best salad have had so far in Indiana. Real fresh greens not just head lettuce it was so big I had to take some home. My friend had a wrap that was huge and she said it was delicious. They have very good tea and coffee and many gluten free options too. read more

I loved this place!! My mother, sister and I came here for a girls brunch. I cant believe Pendleton has such a gem in the heart of the town! The customer service is impeccable and honestly all of the food is so delicious. I ordered the grilled cheese waffle and it came with a cup of house made tomato soup. This was a 15/10!! Best tomato soup I've ever had and the grilled cheese waffle was so warm and cheesy! I also ordered a 16oz. Red velvet latte with oat milk. It was delicious! Tasted like a red velvet cake! My mother ordered the chocolate nana waffle and she loved it. Anyone who has a sweet tooth and loves chocolate, peanut butter and bananas - this will be a hit with you. She also ordered toasted marshmallow chi latte with oat milk. She said it was something she would be back for! I tasted it as well and it was delicious! Loved the chi flavor in it along with the toasted marshmallow. My sister ordered the birdie waffle. She loved it! The creamy basil dressing is to die for. She also ordered a toasted marshmallow chi latte but hers with whole milk. They have a beautiful location and the inside is just as nice! You order at the downstairs counter, they give you a number and you seat yourself. They do have a downstairs and upstairs seating area. They do bring you your food and I will mention that you clean up after yourself. There are cute little signs on each table where after you're done eating, you collect your plates and cups and bring it to a designated area. They also have massive cinnamon rolls that are only sold on Friday's and Saturday's. They do sell out quickly of these but if you can manage to grab one - do it! They're so good! Also, the gluten free banana nut muffins are very good as well! Truly can't wait to bring my husband and in laws here with me next time! We will definitely be back again soon! read more

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Invited was such a cute brunch stop. We had a girls day out. They have fun coffees and they make their own syrups! My waffle was packed full of flavor and the sauce pulled everything together. You do have to order at the front of the restaurant and they bring the food out to you. We sat upstairs where there was beautiful day light shining in, it's a cozy spot! read more

Invited To The Table - Bae. Waffle with avocado bacon and egg - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pendleton, Indiana

Love this place! Their coffee is so good, love the cute old house vibe, there's outdoor seating and the staff is very friendly. They have gf, df options and they make their own syrups! read more

Invited To The Table is one of my new favorite coffee shops! The owner and staff are friendly, sweet, helpful and ready to serve their community. The drinks are top-notch. If you want an excellent cup of coffee or espresso, you'll find it here - epic quality in taste and presentation. They use Promise Coffee beans, a local roaster. I love the collaboration of these two. All of their syrups are homemade! Like I said, the drinks are top-notch. The maple latte is delicious and highly recommended! My kiddo raves about their hot chocolate too - it is homemade as well. They have a variety of coffee and espresso drinks available, as well as Circle City Kombucha cans and sodas. And an impressive brunch menu. The building is an older home that's been transformed into a gorgeous brunch/coffee cafe. There is indoor seating upstairs & downstairs, as well as an outdoor patio. You order at the counter & they'll bring your order to you if you are dining in. But you can order drinks and food to-go as well. It's a great place to bring your laptop and get some work done as well, a nice quiet setting. read more

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The cinnamon rolls are gargantuan. You can definitely share with a buddy, but I don't know who would want to. The lemon blueberry muffins do NOT taste gluten free, and pair perfectly with coffee. The chocolate, peanut butter bar is totally crave worthy, I wish I had one now! Invited to the table is so quaint and cozy, you walk into this old historic home and literally feel right "at home". The service fits right into this same vibe. Definitely a fan on this place and want to take all my friends there! read more

Birthday breakfast at invited was an unexpected surprise from my wife. Equally unexpected was the awesome Birdie savory waffle. Layers of flavor with waffle, chicken, bacon, eggs and a wonderfully flavorful sauce. The Nutty Professor latte with a mix of hazelnut and caramel was deep and comforting. We will certainly be back! Staff was friendly and the chef came out for a chat. read more

Very poor customer service with zero organization skills. Orders are received in a relatively easy manner. However, they do not prepare the orders in the order received. The atmosphere is also lack luster. It is bright and slightly open. The food is also not ideal, it seems like it is all prepared in a rush. This is not the place to stop in and grab a coffee. Skip the hassle and try the shop across the street. read more

So I tried this place with my friend this weekend. I would highly recommend this. It is a very quaint eating spot in Pendleton. They have breakfast and lunch items, pastries and coffees. I got a drip vanilla latte which was amazing. For my meal I ordered one of their savory waffles. In their waffle batter they use the crystallized sugar which makes their waffles to die for. You can order either a sweet or savory waffles and honestly, I don't know if you could go wrong. I did get a cinnamon roll to have for breakfast and again was not disappointed. If you live in Pendleton or near the Pendleton area I highly recommend this place! read more

Invited To The Table - Vanilla drip latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pendleton, Indiana

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Cute place for breakfast, brunch, and lunch. Patio and porch seating. Good coffee and friendly service.

The staff is so very pleasant and coffee was amazing. We cant wait to return for breakfast. We had Already eaten when we discovered this charming place. Go see them! Baked goods looked wonderful and we are going back this week to tey out the food. read more

Good food! Love the waffles. Friendly staff. Great place to have a restaurant. I like the decor. Good service. Wish they were open on Sundays. read more

Wow! Delicious food! Stopped in for lunch for the first time. My son had a salad which was huge, and I had a savory waffle dish, phenomenal! We'll definitely be back. They also have pastries and gourmet specialty coffee drinks. read more

This is a little gem in Pendleton. The food and drinks and made in house and delicious! Tons of gluten free options which was perfect for me. Highly recommend! read more

This place is so inviting and cozy! The waffles were a perfect way to spend a morning and I love that they have so many gluten and dairy free options. The owner is so sweet and really made me feel welcome! This is definitely a new staple for us! read more

This place is super cute. Coffee is great and waffles were yummy but wished they could be a bit more crispy and hot. Employees were very nice. read more

This place is perfect for coffee with friends. The lavender latte is like drinking a hug and I have dreams about the cinnamon rolls! The decor is elegant with comfortable seating and staff is so friendly. I took off one star because the tables were wobbly, but look nice. Do yourself a favor and go get cinnamon rolls and lattes with a friend! read more

Very good coffee. Just a small local coffee joint. Wouldn't recommend the cinnamon roll. It was a little dry. They also run out of quite a few things such a drink flavors- frequently from what I can tell. Overall not a bad experience though. read more

I am a coffee snob, and this is GOOD coffee... And I always give bonus points for housemade syrups! This is my favorite place for coffee in Pendleton, because 1) the coffee and waffles, 2) the coziness and privacy, and 3) the kindness of the staff! read more

My friends and I were not impressed. We were the only ones in the cold, undecorated front room My croque Monsieur was cold . I had high hopes...we will not be back. read more

perfect place for a quick drink or a nice brunch catching up with friends! their cinnamon rolls and chai lattes are to die for!!