Food- super yum authentic and huge portions fresh! Service -…read moreno 1 fast and super friendly Ambiance -- very clean, simple , and good space to accommodate family group eat out

Overall rating: 4.5…read more We felt like eating Indian food today and this place was near by so we decided to check it out. The service was great! The sitting area is very pretty and well maintained. Food ordered: Butter chicken, basmati rice, and butter naan Food rating: 3.5-it was okay. The chicken was cut into cubes which made it a bit difficult and dry and the butter naan was a bit too chewy. Will come back and try their other dishes. Wish we had tried their desert. The service and ambience was great. Overall I'd recommend for a quick stop.

Tahini pie was really tasty Service is attentive…read moreAmbiance is comfortable Maybe over priced

Got the sabish because it was recommended as one of the authentic dishes for lunch. The eggplant…read moreand fingerling potatoes were well cooked. Really liked the mango dipping sauce and the tahini based sauce. Came with about 2 to 3 hard boiled eggs with sliced cucumbers, and cherry tomatoes. Service was friendly and quick. Ambiance was open and light. Had many seats. Only street parking.

I ordered takeout, and it was hot and ready when I arrived. I ordered chicken shawarma sandwiches,…read morea beef & lamb shawarma sandwich, dolmas, and hummus. My daughter is Middle Eastern, so I was excited to see what she thought of one of my favorite local restaurants. She said everything was really tasty. She said the dolmas were probably made by hand on site, the meats were seasoned well, and the pita was warm and soft. The prices are reasonable, and I love supporting this family-owned business. They are friendly and welcoming. I can't wait for another excuse to drive across town for another meal.

I've been to Safura's several times as it's conveniently located near my wife's place of employment…read moreand we both love mediterranean food. Ambience - Kinda a cafeteria vibe to me. But tidy and orderly and functional. Service - very courteous, friendly, and attentive. Food prepared in a timely fashion. Food - modest homemade tasting food. At this juncture, we've tried just about everything on the menu. I personally find the food a little bland and think some improvements could be made in this regard. It reminds me of a home cooked meal in which you are having a large number of friends over and want to have the broadest appeal... but not really cooking for your family nucleus and going all out.. it's safe...but not really interesting win any regard...utilitarian....if that makes sense. It's a solid OK establishment all around. But I'm glad it's here in Lacey and we will definitely return again... at some point, I'm sure.

This was our first time at From Yola, and it definitely won't be our last…read more We ordered the chicken wrap and fries, and both impressed us. The wrap had this perfectly crisp, delicate exterior, while the inside was juicy, flavorful, and well-balanced. You can tell a lot of care goes into the food. The fries were super fresh--clearly made to order--and we learned they change their oil daily, which really shows in the quality. From the start, the experience felt thoughtful and personal. The cashier was genuinely friendly and welcoming, and one of the owners, Joseph, even came out from the kitchen to hand us our food. We were also given some house-made hot sauce and dried Aleppo pepper that he brought back from visiting family in Lebanon, such a unique and memorable touch. We also appreciated the overall design of the space and branding. The packaging felt intentional and well done, and the free stickers were a fun bonus. On top of that, our meal came with a drink include. We grabbed a Vitamin Water from the fridge, which was a nice surprise. All around, a great experience with delicious food, thoughtful details, and genuinely kind people. Looking forward to coming back.

Great food! Great service! We had the hummus, pita,…read moreshawarma, and chicken kabob. All were fantastic. The staff were so friendly and you can tell they are passionate about their food. We will definitely be back.

Phenomenal. Just my opinion, but, this might be one of the best breakfast sandwiches I've ever had…read more Probably not the healthiest option, but definitely one of the tastiest if that's what you're going for. Both the sausage and the bacon were impressive. It's a good thing I don't live in Olympia because I could probably eat one of these every day. Also the lady at the front was very nice.

I have been keeping an eye on this place for a lonnnnnnng time. I have followed them on IG, and…read morewaited for them to open, and then waited for the crowds to die down. As a New Yorker, seeing a new place open in DTOly is exciting, let alone a place that has my 3 favorite letters on the menu... BEC. I have gotten use to making them at home, living here, but, definitely wanted to check this place out. This place is crystal clear about what they offer, they post their menu on the wall and it's all over their socials. They have breakfast sandwiches, a selection of pastries, and a coffee/coffee adjacent drink bar. In reading some reviews, it reminds me that as a Diner (and a Yelper), it's MY responsibility to do my due diligence about where I choose to eat, and level set expectations. So, don't go to the beach, and complain about the sand... I give grace to new local places because nobody sets out to provide a bad experience. That being said, my visit was a great experience- friendly staff, no issues with my modifications on my order, and it came out pretty quickly. When my order was ready, they called my name and I picked it up at the kitchen window. I ordered the BEC and the SEC and got the Hash Brown Patty right on the sandwich (I added the ketchup at home). The sandwiches come with mayo they have sesame and chipotle flavors as well as a chili crunch you can add. I also ordered the SPEC, because I wanted to try the Spam musubi inspired breakfast sandwiches. The brioche buns were delicious, perfect structure for the ingredient stack in between. The BEC had nice thick cut bacon, SEC had 2 thin sausage patties, and the SPEC came with thin slices of SPAM, seaweed, and a crispy rice patty. All sandwiches came with scrambled eggs and melty cheese. They were all delicious, but the MVP was the BEC. The French Toast was delicious, it came with some berry preserves and I want to say like an orange blossom maple syrup. I couldn't place it exactly, but it was beautifully fragrant and mild in flavor, excellent breakfast item; cooked perfectly. I also wanted to try one of their coffee drinks, so I ordered the Banana Butterscotch Latte, made with Banana milk. Good coffee by the way, and this combination of flavors was nice, not overly sweet surprisingly. All in all, I am stoked this place is finally up and running, and I definitely see a Glowies BEC in my future.

Disclaimer: I've never eaten in the restaurant; I usually just phone in the order and get food to…read morego. It's in a small strip mall off the main drag, so you can easily pass it by without noticing it's there. That being said, their menu is huge. Their bibimbap is off the hook. I've had the spicy pork a few times and the vegetable version too. The jap-jae rolls are crunchy and delicious. Katsu bento, yum. And their Korean fried chicken bowl is so satisfying. I can't really pick a favorite because it's all so good. Again, haven't dined in here, but the place is always clean and the service seems friendly and helpful. It's a bit of a drive for me to get here, but the food is definitely worth it.

The ribs were really good really good sides as well. Great service. I will definitely be back!read more

Stopped by today due to the incredible smells in the parking lot. Bacon cheeseburger for me and BBQ…read moresandwich for my husband. We also got samples of the homemade chili (amazing) Mac n cheese (great flavor and rich). Food was all fantastic and prices are very reasonable. Visit this food truck, use them at your event. Yum!

Some places don't need a building, and a food truck usually never disappoints. As a friend took me…read moreout to lunch and as we both pass by and never went. Hands down one of the best burgers in Yelm if not within the Olympia, Lacey, Yelm, Tacoma, Puyallup, Spanaway area. Service was great, friendly and food fresh to cook to order. As the Western sounded good until I order the Longshot with parmesan garlic fries. The burger is very large and juicy, best way to explain taste would be close to a five guys but better. Highly recommend and swing by.

Finally stopped by Pat's on the corner of Pacific and Carpenter, and wow, what a gem!…read more It looks like a little house on the corner, super cute and inviting. I've driven past it for years, always curious, and now I'm kicking myself for not stopping in sooner. Recently, they added Phuket Thai to the mix, which cranked my curiosity up even more. While the economy has definitely tightened how often we eat out, when we do, my fam bam and I make it a point to support small local businesses. And this is one I'm thrilled to shout out to the community. Pat's is open for breakfast and lunch, serving up both classic American fare and Thai dishes, yes, you read that right! The food was absolutely delicious, the Thai coffee was chef's kiss, and the vibe inside? Friendly, clean, spacious, and totally welcoming. We'll definitely be back. Don't sleep on this spot, it's a neighborhood treasure! If you're in the area, stop in and grab a bite and say hi. You won't be disappointed.

Loved Pat's Café for Years -- It's Not the Same Under New Owners…read more Pat's Café was one of my absolute go-to spots for years -- I've been going since around 2005-2006. My mom, grandmother, and I all had our favorites there, especially the stir-fry beef dish and the classic corned beef hash the original owners served straight from the can (cooked just right). It felt like a reliable neighborhood restaurant with solid, consistent American-style dishes. Since the new owners took over, the consistency and quality have slipped badly. Dishes now come out differently almost every time. The Pad Thai toppings are sometimes mixed on top, sometimes served on the side like an afterthought, and extras appear or disappear randomly. It was noticeable but not a deal-breaker on its own. On one visit I ordered the country fried steak. There was a fairly large, hard piece of plastic in the meat. I bit down on it hard enough that it could have easily cut my gums or mouth if I hadn't noticed. I showed it to the server, and the only response I got was that they buy the country fried steaks from a vendor, so it wasn't something they made in-house. No apology, no offer to remake the dish, no discount -- nothing. I was willing to give them the benefit of the doubt and returned for another meal. That next visit (or the one shortly after) became the final straw. I ordered the green curry. Eggplant is a major ingredient that adds essential flavor and texture to every bite -- right alongside your choice of protein (chicken, beef, etc.). I ate several bites before realizing there was none in the entire dish. When I mentioned it, the waitress simply said they had run out. They never disclosed the missing ingredient when I ordered or before serving the dish, and they didn't offer any adjustment, remake, discount, or comp. They just served an incomplete meal and charged full price. The lack of basic customer service on both visits was shocking and felt disrespectful. Finding a foreign object in your food should at minimum get a sincere apology and an offer to make it right. When a key ingredient is missing, the restaurant should let you know upfront so you can decide whether to order something else. On top of that, beloved items have disappeared or changed for the worse. The stir-fry beef my family loved is gone from the menu. The original corned beef hash was replaced with an in-house shredded version that just isn't as good. The place even seems to be going by a second name now (Phuket Thai) alongside Pat's Café, which adds to the confusion. I'm really sad about this because I genuinely loved the old Pat's. The new version just doesn't feel like the same welcoming neighborhood spot anymore. If you never knew the original, you might still find some decent meals, but for longtime fans, the changes -- and especially how both of these situations were handled -- make it hard to recommend. I've stopped going and am now looking for a new regular place. Hope the owners read this and consider bringing back more consistency, better food safety practices, and better communication when ingredients run out.