We drove out to Yelm from Lacey after seeing great reviews for Ma and Pa's, and they completely…read morelived up to the hype! We showed up on a Saturday morning right after a massive storm had knocked out power to most of the area. Even though the place was packed, the young lady working as the hostess, cashier, and server greeted us with a beautiful smile. She let us know it would be a just a short wait to get seated. We only waited about 15 minutes--which was fantastic given how busy they were! Once seated, she quickly took our drink and food orders. A huge bonus: if you order coffee, they leave a full pot of hot, fresh coffee right at your table! The food arrived freshly made and piping hot, and we enjoyed every single bite. On top of the great food and stellar service, the restaurant is decorated in a very tasteful, cozy country-kitchen style. We will definitely be

One of the best gravy, definitely come to this mom and pop if you explore this part of Washington…read more Service might be slow, so don't come too hungry.

Fast, friendly service. My bowl was ready in 5 minutes which was great because I was short on time…read more Very clean and cute inside. The food is phenomenal. I got the Steele's bowl with brisket. A great fluffy cilantro lime rice, layered with creamy Mexican street corn salad. Juicy, flavorful and tender brisket and I added bbq sauce on top. Yummy, filling and satisfying! Will be back again soon!

Great service food came out quick and tasted amazing recommend pork breakfast burrito highly…read morerecommended going if you're in the area

Our Go-To Burger Spot in Yelm!…read more The Grill at 507/507 Taproom & Filling Station is hands down one of our favorite places to eat in Yelm! In our opinion, they have the best smash burgers around, and they are consistently delicious every single time we go. Sean always gets the Bleu Cheese Smash with tots, while I rotate between the Deluxe Smash with fries and the Chicken Caesar Wrap. I honestly love both, so I can never decide which one I want--which is why I just rotate! We also really love the taproom side and all of the beer options they have. One of our favorites is the Juice Tornado #28, which is a hazy IPA, and I especially love trying their different sours. They're one of the few places we go that consistently has sour beers, so that's a big bonus for me! We come here at least once a month, and we've also had the chance to attend the Zane Lamprey show here two years in a row, which was always a total blast. Last night, we brought our daughter and had some friends meet us there, and we had such an enjoyable evening. The food was great, the service was great, and the atmosphere is always great. Whether we're stopping in for burgers and a beer or coming for an event, 507 is always a good time. Definitely one of our favorite spots in Yelm!

It's always a challenge to find a place that hits all for aces of NW outdoor dining. That is:…read more1 - Dog-friendly pub 2 - Good food 3 - Good selection of local beer AND cider 4 - Good ambiance (with both indoor and outdoor dining). The 507 Taproom nails all four! The back patio area is open to dogs. Half of the paved area is under cover and the rest of the tables sport sun umbrellas. #1 covered. The pubs menu is generous, but two categories stand out. Their smash burgers are juicy, oversized, and tender -- with beautifully crisp edges. The spicy bacon smash is perhaps the best non-homecooked burger I've ever had. And their signature tater tots are near perfect. Hot, crispy, flavorful without any greasiness. Perfect #2 nailed The taproom of course has a slew of brews on tap. Fruity framboise-styles to bitter IPAs, along with a broad selection of NW ciders. #3 nailed The indoor dining area and bar is open and friendly while outside is the aforementioned covered spaces. Many of the tables also sport propane flame heaters/fireplaces for when the temperature drops. It's cool to be cozy. #4 nailed. We'll be back!

We've been here a few times for drinks but my husband needed onion rings tonight, and apparently…read moreYelm rolls up the sidewalks on Easter. So we rolled in here with the rest of the heathens. Got a couple well priced drinks and waited for our food to go. Service was fast and friendly and the food was great! We got a couple burgers, fries, and onion rings. Onion rings were proper breaded ones, cooked well. Everything was delicious and pricing fair.

We were the only ones at the place when we arrived at 5:30 pm. We called in & ask if it was ok to…read moretake our toddler in there since we love trying new places & we are new to the area! The food was ok & server was nice. Any other employee didn't even acknowledge us or said hi. It was very disappointing. At 6:00 pm it started to get full and it was for the event. No kids are allowed after that.

Great food. Not your standard stuff. Tastes homemade. We've had Mac n cheese, pulled pork, chicken…read moresandwich, burgers, and mozzarella sticks. Oh! And don't forget the killer chili!

It's rare that I take the time to post a review. They served up, I think, the best burger I have…read moreever had, with applewood bacon, tomato, lettuce, pickles, and special sauce. The bun was incredible. The service was incredible. She gave me tasters of the macaroni cheese, the chili, and the beans, and they were all delicious. Maybe the best beans I've ever had. These people are best. On top of that, they gave me a military discount. Thanks, TJ's. I'll be back.

Wonderful service and great energy from our server, I got the lamb gyro and it was SO delicious. I…read morealso had a bite of my moms steak and it was perfect

We've lived in Yelm, Washington for two years now, and we've given this place way more chances than…read moreit deserved. We've been here at least 5-6 times. The very first time, the owner was our server and the service was actually pretty good. The food was mediocre, but we figured we'd come back and give it another shot. Unfortunately, that first experience has been the exception, not the rule. We are huge wing fans and so naturally we ordered the wings. They were freezer burnt and they were the full wing the flat and the drum hooked together. We were not a fan of them. We've stopped in just for a couple of beers while waiting for our dog to get groomed next door, and even those visits have been uncomfortable. We've dealt with bartenders who were rude and completely unfriendly, and servers who seem to forget you're even there. We came here for Valentine's Day two years ago with a reservation, expecting a nice, romantic dinner. Instead, it was an absolute disaster. The staff looked completely overwhelmed, nobody seemed to know what was going on, our expense steaks were over cooked badly, we were ignored for long stretches, never offered refills, and the entire dinner was a huge disappointment. But we kept trying. Most recently, we brought two friends here because we really wanted to give it one more chance. We actually warned them not to have high expectations. Unfortunately, the service was just as bad. We were ignored, never got beer refills, and the food was terrible. Our friends left saying they never wanted to come back. Today, while waiting for our dog to be groomed, we stopped in for a couple of beers and ordered the JoJos from the happy hour menu. Six or so potato wedges that were overcooked and just not very good, with mediocre barbecue sauce and ranch. There is a new server here whom we've never had before, and honestly, she's been better than anyone we've dealt with here in the past. She's still pretty slow, but she is easily the best service we've had since that very first visit when the owner served us. And ironically, that same owner has completely ignored us every time we've been back and hasn't said a word to us since our first visit. At this point, we've tried enough times to know this isn't a one-off bad night. The service is consistently awful, the food is mediocre at best, and the prices don't match what you're getting. We genuinely try to support local businesses, which is why we kept coming back and giving this place another chance. But after six or so visits and multiple disappointing experiences, we're done. I absolutely cannot recommend this place. If you're looking for overpriced, mediocre food and consistently terrible service, this is your place! Otherwise, there are plenty of other local places that deserve your money.

Great food, excellent service, and a wonderful local diner!…read more We've been to Mr. Doug's a couple of times since moving to Yelm, and every visit has been a good one. Yesterday, though, they really impressed us! We were on day two without power at our house, along with many others in town, so Mr. Doug's was absolutely slammed. There was a line out the door the entire time we were there, but they still got us seated surprisingly quickly. Our food took a while to come out because they were so busy, but it was well worth the wait. Everything was hot, fresh, delicious, and made just right! I ordered fries for breakfast...because, for some reason, that was exactly what I was craving, and they were crispy, hot, salty, and absolutely perfect! Sean got the chicken-fried steak and eggs, which was delicious, and Haley ordered the giant Doug's plate with ham, bacon, eggs, hash browns, sausage, and French toast. Everything on her plate was excellent, too! The service was just as impressive as the food. Our waitress was friendly, joked around with us, and took the time to make us feel welcome without making us feel rushed. The staff kept our drinks full the entire time. I'm extremely picky about my iced tea and need LOTS of ice, and they kept my glass full of both ice and tea the whole time! Sean had coffee, and they kept refilling it as much as he wanted until he switched to water. The entire staff deserves a shout-out. The host and bussers were working incredibly hard to keep things moving, and even our waitress was helping bus tables so they could get more people seated. You could tell everyone was pitching in and doing their best to take care of the customers. Even the bathrooms were clean and fully stocked despite how many people were coming through, especially with so many in town without power. All in all, we had a wonderful experience. Great food, generous portions, friendly service, and a hardworking staff that clearly cares about their customers. If you're looking for a good, fresh, local family diner in Yelm, I highly recommend Mr. Doug's! We'll definitely be back!

Friendly server in what looks and feels like a good ol' boy diner in the country (not a bad thing)…read more Food was decent but not memorable. Biscuits seemed to be of frozen quality, omelette was decent but not very large for $20. Hash browns were decent but again nothing to be excited about. May try lunch here, may not.

This is probably my favorite restaurant in town for many reasons. I am puzzled by some reviews that…read morehave had bad service, because in my 8 years of living in Yelm, service has always been stellar. One reviewer commented on the owners wife and her "sickly sweet" smile. While I don't know her name, this woman is as nice as she seems. I take my mother here who has dementia and speaks very slowly. Her and the other gentleman who waits tables is always so kind and patient. I can't decide if I like breakfast or dinner here better, both are amazing! Everything is made from scratch, and different from any other restaurant in the area. Even their OJ is freshly squeezed. When they say they're out of food, it's because they purchase a limited quality of fresh ingredients so that the food is just that...fresh. We love coming in the summer to sit outside in the patio area, with the little fountain running you almost forget that you're in yelm. The interior is very cute, but not very big so best to come early to beat the crowds. I think we will go for breakfast in the morning, hopefully the nice lady with the "sickly sweet smile" is there so I can tip her extra for what sounds like an arrogant customer.

Great Food, great desserts hands down. Also definitely the best brunch around! It's hidden off of…read moreBurnett road in Yelm, but when you find it, you'll definitely be back. It's been under new ownership the past year and a half, so alot of the old pictures and reviews are from a previous owner and kitchen crew.

I have been to this place multiple times and they never disappoint. I like to think of it as a…read morehidden small town gem, they're never too busy and have roots. The bbq sauce is great it's not too sweet and isn't runny like some I have had. Their food is great, their sweet potato fries are my favorite, for they're the perfect balance of crunch and softness. The environment is a feel good experience, everyone is always so nice. My only complaint is that their chicken could be a little more juicy, but I'm not saying it's bad at all. Just think improvement could happen to reach that level of perfect texture .

We were headed to Stewart's and stopped in for breakfast. The place was packed and our server was…read morerunning her bootie off. She was really nice though and the ladies room was clean and smelled nice. Ladies... you know this is important information. I got a ham and cheese omelette and well... I don't think I need to come back. Some of the ham was dry like it had been recooked too many times or something? Maybe I just lucked out but it was not very appealing. Everyone else in my group liked their meal, so check it out for yourself

All I wanted was a steak salad. I came here a few months ago during a friend's crisis and had my…read morefirst experience in this establishment. Clean floors, tables, and bar as you walk in with friendly smiles from the staff who let's you know to seat yourself. I didnt know what was good here, but my friends got a steak salad that day and I got something else and now all I want is their steak salad. So steak salad was ordered with meat to med rare and they served it with extra dressing today it seems. There's onions, Bleu cheese crumbles, tomatoes, and mixed greens in a huge bowl. Its hits everytime! Definitely a must when you come inside!

As usual, food is amazing! The service is as usual, best in town and customers are always friendlyread more