I recently dined at Griffin and Wells Cafe and I was thoroughly impressed! The cuisine is authentic and absolutely delicious. The in-house specials are a must-try, and the server was knowledgeable about dishes I hadn't heard of before. The new ownership has done an amazing job creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Local residents should definitely give them a try - you won't be disappointed!
David L.
The wife and I come here on date nights. My go-to is the chicken and mashed potatoes it is incredible! The hours are a bit difficult to understand just call ahead!
Mary Beth Mamaril
Great surprise eating here for the first time. Fusion of Indian curry dishes.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Trisha Adams
Seriously the best French onion soup in town. Also helps that I walked here in February so I was chilly and it hit the spot. Nicely done and I'm a soup connoisseur:)
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seasonal Soups
Don B.
Visited this place for a birthday dinner and found a nice happening spot. Got there a little after 5 and there were not many people, by the time we left after 6 the place was packed. Had the special of the day which featured three pan seared scallops and coconut crusted prawns. Scallops were a little on the small size, but for the price of the meal it was well worth it. Prawns were nice and big and cooked perfectly. Everything sat on a bed of wilted spinach topped with a tasty homemade pesto. I had a cup of Thai chicken & rice soup for an appetizer and it was amazing. Lots of flavor and spicy heat. Great to see a small business doing well. The small menu allows them to focus on putting out good food and the prices are a great value.
Chris M.
Great restaurant with rotating menu. Impeccable service. Owner went out of y Ty heir way to accommodate our wedding rehearsal dinner.
Robert McLain
This is now one of my favorite places to grab a special meal, and it is a real treasure!This is a small cafe/bistro with less than a dozen tables, currently open for dinner on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, and an occasional Sunday if they have an event. There is one chef and you can watch her cooking up a storm through the front window, and the staff are attentive and very skilled.Despite the "Cafe" title, the menu is fine dining forward and the dishes offered are outstanding in design and execution.With a glass of Chardoney in hand to start, we enjoyed a nicely prepared Calamari appetizer with a house made aioli, and fresh foccacia and butter. On previous visits we have had the bacon wrapped dates, which are also delightful.Another guest has raved over the Grilled Chicken Breast, served with shallots, mushrooms, and cream, but this night we had the Smoked wild prawns, which were carrying a bit of smoke but delicious and lightly spiced, served with a barbeque hollandaise. I had the Seared Sea Scallops, which included a generous portion of perfectly cooked fresh scallops, over a bed of mashed potatos and vegetables, with a savory slightly tangy romesco sauce. Really great!Dessert is impossible to pass up, as chef prepares the most interesting and light Butterilk Ice cream, which my wife craves, and a delicious Bailey's Tiramisu.A fantastic evening in a relaxed atmosphere, with really fine food. Perfect!
Always excellent food. Personal service is great. Feel at home there.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Suzy K.
Tiny cafe, used to be diner with a bus stop. Food can be wonderful. Service is backed up as waiting customers fill the tiny dining room. Avoid seating at the window ledge or outdoor folding chair on sidewalk.
Mary S.
Went there last night and although it's cute and quaint and the waitress was nice and the food was tasty. It took a long time to get our food. It was not busy. The main heater was broken so they put little heaters at each end to which was no help . It was freezing. I stayed bundled in my coat, scarf, hat . I had mentioned it several times. They did turn a heater from across the room outward more and I said maybe they could move it a little closer. Nope they couldn't do that wouldn't be fair to others. Then a couple came in ,were seated close to the heat source and were allowed move and turn it directly on them, taking away from everyone else. They only got desert and we had meals. That was the last straw, it was way to cold to enjoy the meal . We had to box it up and go home. I think they should have had a sign in door letting people know the heat isn't working but if you don't mind the chill come on in.
It was a great little spot for date night. Ask to reserve the front table . Beautiful little boutique style cafe.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Annette Sallee
this is my all time favorite restaurant! The chef is always willing to create a vegan dish upon request, this is the only restaurant I have been to that is kind enough to do this and it's very much appreciated! The owner Amy is a wonderful person and the staff is top notch! This restaurant is such a gem and we are lucky to have it in our community!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Judith B.
We took some from friends from out of town to an early dinner. We were the first customers. Ordered the Brussel sprouts, they were burnt back. The risotto was mush with so few mushrooms that you could count them on one hand. The salmon was way under done. But the bill was very big. Won't be eating there again. Have tried them three times... and the food just isn't worth the price.
Merika P.
Horrible overpriced food. Dirty plates and silverware. Service is ok but that's about it.
Meaghan Lodahl
I THOUGHT I didn't like scallops..until I had them perfectly prepared here..AMAZING.Appetizer - steamed clams - perfectHouse salads - perfectly cold/crisp fresh greens also delicious..And we shared the dinner special - scallops, smoked prawns and coconut prawns. Outstanding.We drive all the way to enumclaw to go to this restaurant- the chef is a master - and delightful, kind and welcoming service to boot. ❣️Highly recommend.Thank You!
I recently dined at Griffin and Wells Cafe and I was thoroughly impressed! The cuisine is authentic and absolutely delicious. The in-house specials are a must-try, and the server was knowledgeable about dishes I hadn't heard of before. The new ownership has done an amazing job creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Local residents should definitely give them a try - you won't be disappointed!
The wife and I come here on date nights. My go-to is the chicken and mashed potatoes it is incredible! The hours are a bit difficult to understand just call ahead!
Great surprise eating here for the first time. Fusion of Indian curry dishes.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Seriously the best French onion soup in town. Also helps that I walked here in February so I was chilly and it hit the spot. Nicely done and I'm a soup connoisseur:)
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seasonal Soups
Visited this place for a birthday dinner and found a nice happening spot. Got there a little after 5 and there were not many people, by the time we left after 6 the place was packed. Had the special of the day which featured three pan seared scallops and coconut crusted prawns. Scallops were a little on the small size, but for the price of the meal it was well worth it. Prawns were nice and big and cooked perfectly. Everything sat on a bed of wilted spinach topped with a tasty homemade pesto. I had a cup of Thai chicken & rice soup for an appetizer and it was amazing. Lots of flavor and spicy heat. Great to see a small business doing well. The small menu allows them to focus on putting out good food and the prices are a great value.
Great restaurant with rotating menu. Impeccable service. Owner went out of y Ty heir way to accommodate our wedding rehearsal dinner.
This is now one of my favorite places to grab a special meal, and it is a real treasure!This is a small cafe/bistro with less than a dozen tables, currently open for dinner on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, and an occasional Sunday if they have an event. There is one chef and you can watch her cooking up a storm through the front window, and the staff are attentive and very skilled.Despite the "Cafe" title, the menu is fine dining forward and the dishes offered are outstanding in design and execution.With a glass of Chardoney in hand to start, we enjoyed a nicely prepared Calamari appetizer with a house made aioli, and fresh foccacia and butter. On previous visits we have had the bacon wrapped dates, which are also delightful.Another guest has raved over the Grilled Chicken Breast, served with shallots, mushrooms, and cream, but this night we had the Smoked wild prawns, which were carrying a bit of smoke but delicious and lightly spiced, served with a barbeque hollandaise. I had the Seared Sea Scallops, which included a generous portion of perfectly cooked fresh scallops, over a bed of mashed potatos and vegetables, with a savory slightly tangy romesco sauce. Really great!Dessert is impossible to pass up, as chef prepares the most interesting and light Butterilk Ice cream, which my wife craves, and a delicious Bailey's Tiramisu.A fantastic evening in a relaxed atmosphere, with really fine food. Perfect!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Roasted Chicken, Complimentary Focaccia, Calamari
Always excellent food. Personal service is great. Feel at home there.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tiny cafe, used to be diner with a bus stop. Food can be wonderful. Service is backed up as waiting customers fill the tiny dining room. Avoid seating at the window ledge or outdoor folding chair on sidewalk.
Went there last night and although it's cute and quaint and the waitress was nice and the food was tasty. It took a long time to get our food. It was not busy. The main heater was broken so they put little heaters at each end to which was no help . It was freezing. I stayed bundled in my coat, scarf, hat . I had mentioned it several times. They did turn a heater from across the room outward more and I said maybe they could move it a little closer. Nope they couldn't do that wouldn't be fair to others. Then a couple came in ,were seated close to the heat source and were allowed move and turn it directly on them, taking away from everyone else. They only got desert and we had meals. That was the last straw, it was way to cold to enjoy the meal . We had to box it up and go home. I think they should have had a sign in door letting people know the heat isn't working but if you don't mind the chill come on in.
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It was a great little spot for date night. Ask to reserve the front table . Beautiful little boutique style cafe.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
this is my all time favorite restaurant! The chef is always willing to create a vegan dish upon request, this is the only restaurant I have been to that is kind enough to do this and it's very much appreciated! The owner Amy is a wonderful person and the staff is top notch! This restaurant is such a gem and we are lucky to have it in our community!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We took some from friends from out of town to an early dinner. We were the first customers. Ordered the Brussel sprouts, they were burnt back. The risotto was mush with so few mushrooms that you could count them on one hand. The salmon was way under done. But the bill was very big. Won't be eating there again. Have tried them three times... and the food just isn't worth the price.
Horrible overpriced food. Dirty plates and silverware. Service is ok but that's about it.
I THOUGHT I didn't like scallops..until I had them perfectly prepared here..AMAZING.Appetizer - steamed clams - perfectHouse salads - perfectly cold/crisp fresh greens also delicious..And we shared the dinner special - scallops, smoked prawns and coconut prawns. Outstanding.We drive all the way to enumclaw to go to this restaurant- the chef is a master - and delightful, kind and welcoming service to boot. ❣️Highly recommend.Thank You!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5