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.

The food was good. This is first time I've had questionable service At Doug's. And I question the…read morecleanliness. First I asked if I could order off the kids menu because I just didn't want to waste food. She said it's a rule that I have to have kids to order the food. Then she seemed annoyed that I asked for extra napkins and dipping sauce for my fry's. Then she didn't top off our drinks, not once. And the. She handed me a box to put my leftovers away n and when I finished putting my food in it and closed it there was hair and crumbs all over the outside. That part of the box never touched the table so the crumbs came from the kitchen and I'm sure the hair did too. All she said was, ( "oh now I feel bad" ) Really? Should I have said nothing to make you feel better. It makes me wonder what the kitchen looks like and maybe the need to train the server's more.

Always have fantastic service and amazing food. Sometimes it can take a minute for the food to come…read moreout but man once it does, you don't even care because it's that good. Thank you guys for being awesome

This is our Go-To spot when we are in West Olympia! The food…read moreis always excellent. The service is always friendly and attentive Ambiance is comfortable and relaxed And the restaurant is clean. They are always busy, which speaks to their excellence. (parties of 6 or more would do well to call ahead, just to be safe) This is a family owned business, and it feels like it. The pride, dedication, and effort that is put in every single day. It is commendable. Being a small business owner is not easy day in and day out, but they make it look easy. Like they say, love what you do, and you will never work a day in your life. I think the folks at Shipwreck truly love what they do. They are always smiling, always have a friendly greeting. We have never had the pleasure of enjoying their dinners, but their lunch and breakfasts are delicious, and you will never leave hungry. They also have a scrumptious dessert cabinet (if you have room! or get a dessert to go. Just a suggestion) They also have a variety of cocktails. Bon Appetit!

Great little find off the beaten path. Had the club sandwich, it was tasty and perfectly made…read more Onion rings were top tier, everyone loved them. Friendly service, dog friendly too

Had the veggie soup omelet. Sautéed perfectly, served hot, will eat here again. Kid friendly alsoread more

First off parking was quite easy. The feel of a small town…read morefriendliness is evident here at Sandstone. It has a simple atmosphere /decor that doesn't distract you from looking out the street side window's. The menu gave more choices tempting me to try more the next time I come back. Today I was in a hurry.... So, I ordered my coffee and water which was served fast. I couldn't even get my coffee to half way a they will filling it back up with room for my creamer. I ordered an omelette with bacon and cheese with biscuits and Gravy. This didn't disappoint me!! The menu stated 3 egg omelette, I think it was 4 eggs, at least 3-4 diced up bacon strips and cheese. The biscuits and gravy was perfect. The biscuits were fresh, not these packaged biscuits and cheap gravy mix. The perfectly season gravy had light pepper and ground sausage. I'm coming back. Bring your family and friends they will not disappoint you here. Now to finish my 3rd cup of coffee.

Best sandwiches and homemade bread! The service in the drive thru is always fast and professional!…read moreI definitely will keep them in my sandwich rotation!

Best sandwich I've ever had !!!!! Definitely recommend ! Nit busy at all! Come earlierread more

Having lived here for almost 30 years, I have seen this place go through some changes. But right…read morenow, I can confidently say that their burgers are surprisingly awesome! I love their smash burgers as well as their Philly cheesesteak! The Buffalo wings can be hit or miss, but I prefer mine without breading and dry rubbed. Sometimes theirs come out soggy. The pizza isn't next level, but it's also not bad! Toppings are pretty good, but I prefer a thin crust or Neapolitan style myself. And for that, I can drive to the neighboring town of Yelm and pay an exorbitant price at La Gitana's.

This place is pretty darn good. I live in the Rainier school district and been here for many years…read more We have been wanting to eat here for quite a while, since the previous owner had the place at a 1 star. But now! This place is great. My wife, grandson and I got chicken wings and a burger to go. The mango boba is one of the best drinks I've ever had. Creamy. Cold. The fries are awesome. Great sauce and lots of fries. The wings are awesome. My burger was hot and loved the Monterey or some kind of white cheese. Friendly service. Fast. AC. We saw someone eating a pizza and it looks like a deep dish. That is next on my list. So glad we have this spot.

This one has great food, service, and ambience always a nice stop when I'm in Washington... I try…read moreto make it in every time I'm passing through just because of the food service and ambience. You can't go wrong here.... At least I haven't in the last six years I've been stopping by.

I have visited here and it was my go to for myself and visitors since moving to Olympia and always…read morehad a wonderful experience ... until yesterday. I gave a 5 star rating a year ago although visited several times since then. I can't figure out what happened. Did the chef (s) move on, or pass away and a crew from a local fast food restaurant was hired as a replacement? I ordered the meal with filet, crab leg, lobster (portion?) with baked potato and Death by Peaches for dessert. I have had crab legs here before. This had been boiled until there was no flavor, and very ittle meat. And that was the selling point for me. The lomaster was fine but the sauce wasn't hollandaise as the bartender said. A watery, mustardy sauce. Not terrible but not very good either. Ordered filet medium, came well done. I took it home hoping to add to chili but too tough to eat. Took the baked potato home to save room for dessert and it was good. The real slap in the face was the dessert. I have ordered Death by peaches over and over and was never disappointed. What arrived was a heavy, dry, dense cake without much flavor, some peaches and a small scoop of ice cream. It needed a lot of ice cream or peaches to get through it. I left most of it. I don't mind splurging and I have without complaint but this was such a a disappointment. Most of the patrons were older and I had to wonder if management feels their expectations are lower? I will close by stating that wait staff and bartenders are top notch. Including Isiah from yesterday. Above and beyond even with a busy crowd. Never a complaint about the service. You are no longer my go to restaurant that I can depend on. Oh, had two drinks that were fine but the wine list is meh.

I have gone to the River's Edge for years, mainly for Seahawks games. But in the summer, I like to…read moreeat on the deck. These days I am usually alone. The service is always friendly. I love sitting outside overlooking the Golf course. I ordered the chopped salad, which has green and walnuts and dried fruit. And it was suggested that I have it with grilled salmon. And it was absolutely delicious. They serve a Cadillac Margarita which my late husband always used to Love, garnished with orange, lime and lemon. Everything was perfect!

Mothers Day Brunch was exceptional in quality of food and excellence of service even though the…read morerestaurant was packed!! The salmon and rice, the crispy bacon, and the Blueberry Cheesecake were phenomenal! Loved watching a little boy pick out about 8 cookies and head back to his table! He was in cookie heaven!