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Pat's Cafe

3.7 (164 reviews)
InexpensiveBreakfast & Brunch
Open • 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
Updated 3 months ago

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Good for kids

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Skillet scramble
Anita L.

Sometimes you're hankering for a good breakfast without all the frills. And Pat's Cafe delivers just that. Food: I was pleasantly surprised at my boyfriend's corned beef and hash. I'm dubious of "fancy" corned beef because it always tends to be dry and inedible but it was DELICIOUS. The savory, salty and soft corned beef went well with the crunchy bell peppers and onions. My skillet was decent as well. The hash browns were a little over fried but I like my crunchy lol. The coffee was hot and fresh and served in gigantic mugs. Service: sweet and friendly staff, I believe they may be a family. They also offer Thai food which I might have to try out. We didn't have to wait long for our food. Ambiance: clean, brightly lit with some traditional Thai decor and modern farm house feels. I believe the restaurant was converted from a house.

#11 Farmers Scramble
Lori C.

There is absolutely nothing fancy about Pat's Cafe. Just good sized portions and tasty food. DO NOT go if you're in a hurry. Food is made to order on a small grill. It really should only get three stars (maybe) but the staff are so kind, efficient and apologetic. They were very busy and seemed to have quite a few return regulars. Looked like a good place for young families. Special straws on the tables for younger patrons. Hopefully those younger patrons aren't starving.

Buiscuts and gravy, oh my!
Greg C.

Wow! Big changes in place for Pat's Cafe! Cassie is back, the previous owner's daughter, and she's got plans. The metamorphosis has already begun, with new fresh paint and enthusiasm when you walk in! Gone are the knick-knacks of yesteryear, the old paintings on the walls, and the counter at the front door that took up valuable real estate. But not to worry, the menu stays, and the bones of the rooms remain the same. Simply put, you can't take the charm out of this place...but you can bring it to the 21st century. Congratulations Cassie! Market the hell out of this special place, keep the great food, and stay enthusiastic. You've got this!

Delicious Pad Thai chicken  @ Pat's Cafe in Lacey.

Breakfast and Pad Thai chicken were delicious, employees are dedicated, nice and they always have a smile

Farmer's Omelet
Sonia S.

Driven by this place for literally decades...finally decided to stop in for brunch. Bigger inside than I imagined. Service was a bit slow. Coffee was weak. Asked about the hash--not house made. Went with Farmers Omelet. Was not very tasty. Came topped with a melted slice of American cheese...yuck. Just was not that great unfortunately. I cannot say that I would want to return.

Biscuits and gravy with hash browns. Perfectly cooked over easy eggs.
David H.

Delicious, perfectly cooked food in a small restaurant. Definitely worth a visit. Make sure you check their business hours before you go as they're limited but worth it.

Julie E.

Basic breakfast. Lots of seating. Dated inside and doesn't have great ambiance. Nothing unique about the menu or food. Everyone's food was decent. Convenient location in Lacey.

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We had a great time here! Our server was so sweet and did a very good job! Our food was good! We plan on returning next time we are in town!

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Good stuff for the price..chicken fried steak was plenty of food excellent service...hot coffee..will definitely be back.

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Delicious and Friendly. Highly recommended. The food is delicious and appropriately crunchy. I'm definitely coming back.

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Cute spot with good food and decent prices! Recommend for those that want to enjoy a good breakfast.

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I'm updating my review because I've tried this place under different circumstances. Crappy day when…read morethe weather makes everything depressing? Happy tummy. Solo? Happy tummy. Rumbly tummy? Happy tummy. Literally, every single time I come here, I leave with a happy and slightly over full stomach. The wait is getting a little longer these days because I think people are catching on that this is the place to make your tummy happy, but if you want a retro boho style atmosphere with some of the best breakfast/brunch/lunch you've EVER tasted, you NEED TO COME HERE AT LEAAT ONCE IN YOUR LIFE. And if the French bread is on the specials, get one piece to share with your dining companion. If you aren't fighting over the crumbs and syrup, you just aren't doing it right.

After reading about this place on "best of" lists, we finally remembered to drop by here for…read morebreakfast. Now that I've tried it I can say that this is hands down the best breakfast place I've tried in Olympia so far. Unless you're there when they open, you're gonna wait because this is a small restaurant with a lot of people who want in. They have a nice seating area, but it's small, so you might have to wait outside. As soon as you walk in, put your name on the list because even if you're okay with sitting as at the counter, you have to check in. After a 15 minute wait a table next to the window cleared up so lucky us. Sis got the poached eggs on toast and she loved it. She also got the lavendar latte and we both don't really like lavendar, but this drink was lovely. I got the traditional breakfast with eggs, chicken apple sausage, toast, and a side sald. My dudes, you have to get the side salad. The carrots are finely grated and flash fried so the topping is slightly crunchy. Put that with the pepitas and a lightly sweet, creamy dressing and you've got heaven in your mouth. Even the toast was buttered perfectly and the right amount of toasting so that it was delicious with butter and with or without the jam. As soon as we were eating was as soon as we were already making plans to return. This place is the best.

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I've been wanting to try this place every time I visit my daughter. Breakfast is my favorite meal…read moreand this place did not disappoint me. The food portions are good and you get what you pay for. The food is very good. I ordered my go-to, the Two egg breakfast with two sausage patties (big), hash brown, toast. I also got one buttermilk pancake to share with my wife. Everything was great. Serving size is worth the price, plus I won't be eating lunch today because I'll be full all day. My son-in-law got the Tacoma breakfast, it was huge and looked good. He said it was very good and he also will not be eating lunch today. The service was great. The waitress was friendly and came to our table often to check on us. I definitely highly recommend this place.

So glad I finally had the chance to try this little spot. It's tucked away right off the exit but…read moreit's got good parking. We were greeted promptly and the staff were genuinely friendly. Gave me that hospitable welcome , ya know. When you walk in, it's a small area but more on that ol' school cozy kinda joint where regulars come in. It's nice. Now for the food. My hubby got the Tahoma. Chicken fried steak on top of biscuits and hash browns and gravy on the side. Just because the portion is GINORMOUS!! our server suggested for us to get gravy on the side to eat later and keep from it getting soggy. Thanks Heather!! My Loco mock was okay. Just some plain burger patties on top of rice with eggs. The gravy was delish. If the patties were fat homemade patties and sticky calrose rose, it woulda been MWAH (chef's kiss)! Still, great experience. Great breakfast spot to try out!! Family friendly!!

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Martin Way Diner did not disappoint! We popped in for…read morebreakfast, and although the diner was busy, we did not have to wait to be seated. This was our first time at Martin Way Diner. When we first walked in, it felt like a classic diner. And it is! In all the good ways. The diner is clean, the coffee is hot and flavorful, and the portions are generous. My husband had the Build Your Own omelet, topped with Jack Cheese. And they did not skimp on the ingredients. The cheese was nice and gooey, and the flavors melded perfectly. I had the French Toast. Again, generous portions, and the slices were thick and perfectly battered. Not soggy, slightly crisp. And the syrup was warmed! Sometimes it is the little things. The bacon was crisp, just how I had ordered it, not limp, and the eggs were cooked to perfection. Our server was Shawna, and she was personable and perfectly attentive. We were seated where we could observe the cooks, and they functioned like a well-oiled machine. All in all it was a good experience, and I would highly recommend. An added bonus: there are glass partitions between the booths. It really helps keep the noise level down. This was much appreciated and I wish more restaurants would do this. The next time we are at this end of town, we will be back.

Simply put: home made food like eating at mom's. Great service, food arrives hot, and have had…read moreseveral wonderful experiences. This place is a gem!

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