The Garnet Cafe

Good food and good service

We came in for breakfast Sunday at 9:15 AM. One of the servers was singing, dancing, and slapping the other waitresses on the bottom. The Bluetooth speaker ( sitting on the counter right when you walk in ) was way too loud, and we were not greeted until four employees had passed us by.. our server is very good and our food was excellent, but the atmosphere and the dancing employee and the volume of the music was way too much. We did notice a couple behind us left, and there was a gentleman in the corner covering his ears. We have always liked this restaurant and loved the food, but I will not be back. Just a sidenote, they don’t answer the phone either. I’ll take our business somewhere else. This is really a shame because they certainly know how to put out a delicious breakfast/lunch.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 4

Service: 3

Ordered a salad, with Avacdo dressing, and asked if they had a balsamic dressing, which i said that if they did, I would prefer that, but the salad came our with a ton of chunky blue cheese dressing... i don't care much for Blue cheese dressing, but I also ate the idea of throwing good food away...so I ate it... but the food was just so so... we have eaten there quite a few times, but really didn't enjoy our last visit.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 4

The Garnet Cafe is our favorite breakfast restaurant in North Idaho. Their dishes are unique, creative, and wonderful. Try their spaghetti and eggs! I love their homemade corned beef. I do miss their old location in the house on Walnut Avenue, but they still have a charm in their interesting decor. Their waitresses are friendly and provide great service. Check it out!
(The original painting is by one of the chefs and hangs in one of their bathrooms. )

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The service was great. The food was disappointing. The French toast was gooey, the sausage gravy contained no detectable sausage, the maple syrup seemed like caramel-colored Karo, and the coffee was mediocre.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 5

Good food, good service, good music, great vibe!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Unfortunately, the garnet has increased its seating and output. As a result, the quality of their food has suffered. It's also possible a change in cooks as hurt them. Food is generally bland, with the duck confit being overcooked and bland, and potatoes unseasoned and undercooked. It's surely not all bad, but it definitely falls from what used to be the greatest breakfast spot in North Idaho. Would recommend, as it's possible it was just a bad day for them

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 5

Local delicious-ness. The garnet is amazing. The staff is a pleasure to be around, some of the most delicious breakfasts you'll have anywhere in this area. Their breakfast spaghetti is famous for being so darn tasty! Try it for yourself and you will see what I'm talking about

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The food was very good but not as hot as it should have been. I ordered a scramble. It was warm but not hot making me think it was sitting out a bit before it was brought out to our table. Service was good and prompt. The music was pretty loud making conversation challenging. Over all, we'd go back.

Atmosphere: 3

Service: 4

So yummy!! Salmon and eggs were generous and delicious. Pancake was #1!! And the spaghetti and eggs were soooo yummy.
Atmosphere 4 stars solely because the back room we sat it was very cold! 🥶

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Always 10/10 service when I visit. I had asked about what duck sausage tastes like and my server gave me one to go after my meal! For free. FTR it was delicious haha. I’ll be back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This is the best kept secret of hole-in-the-wall brunch spots that’s about to get out. The veggie hash was tossed with fresh crunchy veggies, potato browns, and scrambled eggs. A side of toast complimented the main plate perfectly with the house-made fruit jelly and lemon curd spread. The secret taste is in the fresh ingredients that have not sat in a freezer or a jar somewhere. The server was friendly. The other guests were friendly. I am definitely going back! Like right now.

Vegetarian options: Toast, pancakes, eggs, fruit, veggie hash with browns, and much more.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Toast, Hash

French toast tasted like batter was only made with eggs. Bacon was too chewy, fat was not rendered down.

My first time at this cafe, and I was sooo impressed!!! Our waitress was so sweet and efficient, the food came out hot and so delicious, and the atmosphere was clean, cute, and fun!!! Thank you! 👍🏻☺️💜

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Toast

My cinnamon pancakes where huge!! Delicious. For my tastes. A lil undercooked. But fantastic all the same

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 4