Restaurants in Independence

“The music was amazing last night. The environment was clean. Service above par. Taylor did an wonderful job with the pizza. We ordered the one with everything on it. Every level of flavor was distinguishable, balanced and tasty with the most amazing sauce and crunchy crust. I would recommend this establishment.”

“Great food generous portions super nice staff. Try it you wont be disappointed!”

“This was my first time eating here. It's clear, comfortable and friendly. I was hungry so picked a two item combo from the affordable lunch menu. Lots of food, had to take half hour. The missing star was for stale chips. I'll definitely try it another time.”

“Great Atmosphere Great Beer Great Food Trucks around”

“Savannah is so knowledgeable and friendly. She makes understanding and enjoying wine fun and approachable. We absolutely love her and this little gem!!”

“Stopped in to try a selection of beer, the bartender was very friendly and talkative! Gave us some recommendations to try around Independence and all the beer/cider we tried was excellent. Highly recommend if you're in town!”

“A very unique dining experience! Great service and good food! Alex and his Family put their heart into making this place amazing!”

“Silk Thai has amazing food! My whole family can find something they like when we go and the service is always fantastic! I would highly recommend!”

“The place has a lovely western feel to it. Almost feels like you’re in Montana or Wyoming. The staff was lovely and the food was great. 10/10 experience.”

“Absolutely wonderful Mexican food . always fresh and delicious . Try it..”

“Don't waste your money! Great, attentive & friendly to the regulars, short, inattentive to the point of needing a flag for us. Menu said $10.5 for 6 poppers, got 4, showed them 1 wing was bloody & pink & got a shug 🤯 considering they want to be the BWW of Indy. First time back with high hopes after a couple years but unfortunately the new bar top hasn't changed much at Arena on a slow Wed night🤷‍♀️ Plus Chases'drinks are twice the size for the same price🤦‍♀️”

“Excellent food, great folks and amazing service.”

“Delicious food! I got the sliders, fries, & mozzarella sticks. The bartenders were super nice! The beer was super cold!! People doing karaoke in their outside area were having a ball and the patrons were really friendly!”

“Fantastic experience at their pop-up dinner event. Great food, lovely people, and we look forward to our next visit!”

“I have always been more than happy with the special #2. The portion sizes are huge and I love it. Id prefer less sweet and sour sauce in the box when you order it to go, but it seems like theres always a relatively equal mix of fully sauced chicken pieces and some only about half. So you can elect to drown your chicken in more of the delicious sauce or eat a half doused ones as is. The chow mein is perfect. Pork fried rice is a great addition that lets you enjoy rice with some appreciated flavor. I originally didnt like the crab puffs but they grew on me quickly.

Ive seen some complain that the outside needs more cleaning or that the environment needs some adjustment. I think the concerns of the outside are fair enough, but Ive never felt the place was unclean. If anything, I take small town restaurants with dated exteriors but fine interiors as a sign of the truly good stuff. And my experience with Jade terrace has basically just been that: the good stuff.

I am currently full to the brim with a special #2 after thinking about it all day and not eating much. You know what Im not full of? Regret. The special #2 filled me up so much, I have no room for it. Great place for Chinese food.”

“Amazing staff and great danishes!”

“I had a bad experience at another coffee shop and happened to stumble across this place and man am I glad I did. They made a great coffee then I went back for the Chef Dinner they had for TriTip and Greek Chicken meals and EVERYTHING on the plate was delicious. Will be back and support their events all summer long. Met the owners as they were working and very nice people! Highly recommend!”

“We were looking for a frozen yogurt place close to South Salem and this place rocks. It's super clean, they have great options for yogurt and toppings, and the staff are very friendly.”

“Stumbled in on my birthday after dropping paperwork off in town. Intentionally taking things slow. Best unplanned stop I've made in a while. It's tucked in the back of 10th and Monmouth this place would have been missed if not for the construction that slowed me down on this slow day. Whew.

The space is small, cozy, and full of character. Board and card games are available with comfy seating. The kind of place that encourages lingering. So I did, thank you very much. And under the cotton cloud with blinking light to boot.

Tucked further back (in the building) is a small used book collection operating largely on the honor system. For a modest donation I walked out with a handful of books: Michelle Obama, Chuck Palahniuk (Portland Local), Bukowski, and a 1960s mind-body-soul volume that may have started the entire wellness movement. Naturally, I also added The Dictionary of Sarcasm. Because what the world needs now is another used bookstore, like I need another hole in my head.

The barista made my low sugar chai matcha latte with coconut milk without blinking or teen angst. Most places blink. Twice. Argue. Then require a brief committee meeting to figure out what to charge. Not that hard people! His was effortless, delicious, and priced right.

The place is filled with teas, spices, and pastries that looked phenomenal. Teas and spices, okay, but pastries? I'm down 45 pounds in 100 days so I spent time admiring the pastry case the way a museum visitor admires priceless artifacts: respectfully, from a safe distance.

There's a burger food truck next door if you want something substantial. I bought the barista one and a chicken sammie for myself. Togo. Between the perfectly made drink, the welcoming atmosphere, and a handful of books for a steal, it seemed entirely justified.

Some coffee shops sell coffee. Places like this create an experience. Slowly.”

“Great food and good wine! Plus it’s beautiful!”

“I have been ordering from this company for a little while. Out of all pizza businesses in the area including Salem Oregon, this store really openly tries their best to put out good customer service. Their food is the best in the area and their commitment to a satisfied customer is a whole lot better than Salem or Monmouth pizza shops by a long shot. They are willing and respectful to compensate for their errors with great attitudes. Thank you very much.”

“Hands down the best coffee shop in town! they make a great cup of coffee my favorite is their vanilla breve and they make a wonderful iced latte with caramel brown sugar in cinnamon! they use real brown sugar and cinnamon not the syrups and oh my goodness game changer! the girls are really friendly love the stuff. I've recently moved and am dying to go back”

“I just had the best dairy free pizza! We have food allergies to dairy and they took great care to make sure we were safe. They have thin crust and think crust, delicious salami and dairy free cheese, salads, sandwiches, bread sticks too. They even have games for the kids. This is our new go to local spot for pizza.”