I've been wanting to try this place every time I visit my daughter. Breakfast is my favorite meal and 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. read more

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So glad I finally had the chance to try this little spot. It's tucked away right off the exit but it'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!! read more

Medicine Creek Cafe - Tahoma - Diners Near Me - Olympia, Washington

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This is a great spot for breakfast. Clean and spacious open seating. Our server was efficient, friendly, and knew the menu. Everything we ordered was delicious, especially the homemade corned beef and hash! Great portions for the price. Fresh quality food. Easy parking. Discounts for military. We will be back! read more

Medicine Creek Cafe - Yummy scramble! - Diners Near Me - Olympia, Washington

This is our go-to place for homestyle breakfast. The food is always delicious - whether you dine for breakfast or lunch. For breakfast, the omelettes are made with 4 eggs and are big enough to share. You can sub fresh fruit for hash browns (but they are so good!) I love the eggs Benedict, made with two eggs, Canadian bacon on English muffins, topped with delicious hollandaise sauce. The pancakes are huge and fluffy - but I don't order them only because they are served with really crappy generic food service fake maple-flavored syrup. If you're going to make epic pancakes, then pleeeeze serve them with real maple syrup!! An option for a berry syrup would also be nice - just don't serve that God-awful fake stuff! Lunches here are also great, especially the fried shrimp and fish & chips. The restaurant is ow Ed by the Nisqually tribe, so the fish is always fresh and tasty. They also make hand-dipped milkshakes. The service is always friendly and attentive, but it can take awhile of the place is crowded. However, the servers are always hustling to get orders out as soon as possible. This is your basic diner, clean, and not outdated. They recently removed the awful booth seats and replaced them with 4-top tables - a nice improvement. I'm always happy to spend my money on tribal-owned businesses, too! read more

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Great food! Great service! Very Busy! Worth the wait for a table on those really crazy days which happen a lot. Understandably so as the food here is delicious. We met up and put in our number for a table. In about 5 minutes we received a text saying come on in. Packed as usual but the friendly staff and joe made it ok. We ordered a variety of food (grilled cheese, pancakes, omelet, burger etc.). We did have a wait but not as long as many places for the number of people who came just ahead of us. Well worth it as the food was served hot and was delicious- no mistakes to send back. We love this place and my apologies to them for taking so long to review again, I blame the great food as I get there and can only think of eating. Service: great Cleanliness: above average Beverages: Coke products, tea, coffee, juice Restrooms: clean, but small MyFitnessPal: No but easy to put together for most items read more

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Solid breakfast and that is NOT my favorite meal. The restaurant looks like it was built in an old drive in fast food joint, the covered parking area gives it away. Had the breakfast and it was so,I'd. The home made corned beef was tender and not the tough stringy kind that gets stuck in your teeth for the rest of the day. Flavor was good and it looked like green and red peppers were mixed in. It was unusual in that there was not potatoes in the hash, instead there was a side of hash browns, which worked. Eggs were done just right, over easy with nice runny yolk. The biscuit though was what stole my heart, well at least added to my cholesterol. A fluffy biscuit that as split and toasted with butter on probably the flat grill. Crunchy and fluffy it needed none of the side of butter that came with it. Overall a very satisfying breakfast. read more

Medicine Creek Cafe - Corned beef hash and eggs. - Diners Near Me - Olympia, Washington

We came to Medicine Creek cafe as a party of 2 on Sunday at 11:00 AM. We had to wait 15 minutes for a table, but they took our phone number and they sent us a text when they were ready for us. While we waited for our food, we were admiring all of the tribal art they had on display. It was lively and comfortable environment. The only thing they need to improve is the floor to the bathrooms-a little slippery, but nothing a rug couldn't fix. I ordered the classic for breakfast-it was simple, hearty and good. This is a dependable spot for a nice and fast bite to eat! read more

Medicine Creek Cafe - Their menu as of April 14th, 2024 - Diners Near Me - Olympia, Washington

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I like this place because they have a covered eating area so you can dine outside with your dogs, but if you don't want to, you can head inside and if you come early enough, the roof of the patio will cover your car and keep your dogs cool. The employees are friendly and the customers are locals, so everyone is very kind. The food is solid, but nothing that I'm craving to return to. read more

Nisqually. Second time here I like the people but the food quality is slipping. I wasn't a fan of the CFS because it was a preformed patty and the gravy came from a can. read more

Medicine Creek Cafe - CFS. A preformed patty. Meh - Diners Near Me - Olympia, Washington

Convenient little breakfast diner off I5. Has a truck stop kind of vibe, not very quiet as it was super busy on a Saturday morning. Friendly, prompt service and hearty portions. Prices are low to moderate depending on what you get, but my husband and I both took home leftovers. I highly recommend the Mt Rainier breakfast which is hash browns on bottom, biscuits in the middle, topped with sausage gravy and 2 eggs any style. I added bacon and it was the ultimate breakfast! read more

Medicine Creek Cafe - Mt Rainer breakfast add bacon - Diners Near Me - Olympia, Washington

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Love this restaurant. Liked the staff. Food was awesome. Location was amazing. Will definitely be back. Love being surprised when dining at a new restaurant. Price of food and drink was the most beautiful thing. Please go eat here if you are ever in the area. I wasn't let down and so won't you. Restaurant is a once a week place to eat. read more

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Decided to go check this place out today. They are open for dine in with masking and social distancing efforts in place. The waitress was nice...friendly and courteous. They offer a military and senior discount. You can also sign up on-line for extra perks, such as a free beverage. The lunch menu consists of burger, sandwiches, salads and fish n chips. I opted for the Billy Frank Jr Double cheeseburger and I must say that it was pretty good. A little messy--which usually is a good sign! My son got the bacon cheeseburger and was like wow! I should have got a kids meal. He never says that, lol. We also had fried pickles...which we good too. Prices are fair since food is of good quality and decent portions. I do wish that you could sub sides without incurring an extra charge and a side salad would be a good option for those that would like a lighter side but enjoy a good burger every now and again. I would love for them to expand their menu in the future or maybe eventually have dinner options. We will probably return in the future. Great job guys! read more

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The Billy Frank double reigns supreme, a few years ago I tried this burger and I thought it was the best in the area..... a bad economy and inflation can not take this burger down, they have stayed true to their recipe and quality remains, Ive tried many burgers but this remains IMO the best of the best..... comes with fries and a delicious fry sauce...... this place has also won a couple "best of" awards.... Restaurant staff has always been kind and attentive. It very much has a diner feel to it.......You have to try and see for yourself.... read more

Medicine Creek Cafe - Billy Frank Double..... delicious - Diners Near Me - Olympia, Washington

What a find! I don't know what I expected - something more cookie cutter perhaps because it's near the highway and also close to Nisqually nature park. Instead, we got treated to an incredible homey locally ambience which also celebrated the Nisqually people, including veterans, with amazing art everywhere (LOVE the Seahawks one done in PNW style). This is a sit down down home no frills yet all inclusive diner. Our friends both got the eggs benedict, which they described as "exactly what you are imagining in your head when you are craving eggs benedict." My husband got a breakfast sampler and only complained that the bacon was a bit overcooked. I was thoroughly pleased with a veggie burger + avocado and tater tots - I was floored that this tucked away spot had veggie burgers at all - hello, Panera didn't even have gluten free bread the last time I checked - and the strawberry on top of all of this was that they had a personalized shake list. Holy moly. Shakes were mandatory all around. How often do you get to choose your flavor and mix and match? How often does the shake machine even work at those "other" places (never)? So happy with this cafe. Thank you for all you do. Keep doing it! read more

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Some restaurants just "have it", and this place definitely does! From their Billy Frank burger to their fish and chips to their chicken fried steak (and other meals I've had) the food has all been excellent. Couple that with friendly servers and a clean dining area, what's not to like? It's worth the 20-plus miles I drive to dine here, as well as a fifth star which I almost never give. read more

We have traveled from Az all the way to ND and back. We have experienced pretty good diner food to omg! We should have stopped at McDonald's instead. But this little gem was a diamond in the rough find! We good smell the delicious aroma of bacon and butter potatoes when we arrived. Our server Heather was amazing! All the ladies who work there are fantastic but we were really happy to have her, she got everything we ordered correct. The hash browns were buttery & crispy, the bacon was perfect! Crisp & not too salty. The pancakes were fluffy, texture just right! Normally pancakes hurt my stomach but these bad boys I ate up! Without any tummy problems, so happy :0) The waffle was cooked light golden brown, just the way we like it. The ham was amazing, perfect sear and the steak was cooked great. The French toast was cooked all the way through and had offered yummy flavor. The restaurant was tiny but very clean, tables were kept apart, masked required if not vaccinated for staff & guest. Overall our 1st experience was a delight and we hope to return again. Sorry no pictures this time, we drove right into our meals when they arrived. As always support your community where you find it and stay safe out there! read more

Medicine Creek Cafe - Front of restaurant - Diners Near Me - Olympia, Washington

Shannon was our server, she was amazing. Very friendly very bubbly and awesome The food was delicious, definitely a place that we will come back to for sure All the staff was very friendly!!!! read more

Really enjoyed this little diner! It's convenient and serves your typical diner food. I had the Tahoma breakfast, which was hash browns, three eggs, biscuits, gravy, and chicken fried steak. If you can't tell by the description, it was way too much food and made for more than one meal. It was tasty though, fresh fried hot and crispy and perfectly poached eggs. The biscuits felt unnecessary, and a bit dry so I didn't end up eating them. My date got the meat scramble, which was just what you'd expect. Coffee was brought in a carafe to the table, which I always like because we can warm up any time. Service was friendly and attentive. We were seated in a booth that was kind of falling apart, and whenever I sat off to the side, I'd end up sliding into the middle ditch. All part of the charm I guess haha. Overall, I recommend this place if you just want some classic diner food and it's close by enough that I can see it becoming a regular spot! read more

We had a group of 9 walk in on a Friday afternoon and they were able to quickly push together some tables for us. The food was great, I got a chicken fried steak, it was huge! read more

Medicine Creek Cafe - Oreo shake - Diners Near Me - Olympia, Washington

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Large serving, good food! Our server was nice & I like that customers seem regulars, majority of them. Seems like everyone knows one another, gave me a good atmosphere! Definitely coming back here. I didn't get to ask but I hope Uber eats or door dash delivers for them. read more

My favorite breakfast place, hands down. Some of the best service I've had in the Puget Sound area, and the food is really good too! The prices are reasonable (kinda cheap really when you consider the sheer size of the portions) The interior is very clean and it has a very family friendly, classic small town diner ambiance. Special shoutout to our waitress Lori, she's an absolute joy every time we come in. It's like getting served breakfast by your mom. read more

Food is yummy (I had the Belgian waffle- great flavor) but it was cold when I got it. Had the waitress warm it in the microwave unfortunately. Everyone got lots of food- kids too- not cheap fruit! Kids ate free!! Hole in the wall place- not fancy, waitresses super attentive even when it was super busy. Didn't wait long for anything. Not ultra expensive- it's what I'd expect in a Biden inflation regime. Very satisfied- will be back. read more

The breakfast here is EPIC! The prices are fair and the portions are perfect! It is a great little diner and the people are always friendly. Definitely worth a try you will not be disappointed! :) read more

So much food for the price, delicious crisp hash browns. Breakfast today was spectacular. Pancakes light and fluffy!!

Cute little place, was very busy so time it right. Waitress was nice. The food was super good! There was a wait but it was worth waiting. read more

Medicine Creek Cafe - Breakfast burrito minus meat substituted avocado. No Tater tots but hash browns. - Diners Near Me - Olympia, Washington

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Great old style diner for breakfast. While in Tacoma on business we ate breakfast here three times. Everything I had was delicious. My friends really enjoyed it too. Wait staff were friendly and helpful. If you're near exit 114 off of Interstate 5 give it a try. You will not be disappointed. read more

I came hungry and left still kinda hungry. When you walk in, you can tell they need to get their HVAC maintained because there's a distinct odor and your HVAC shouldn't sound like someone is beating a drum on top of the roof. The food was okay. The eggs are watered down with a lot of milk, there wasn't a ton of vegetables, and their hot sausage wasn't hot. My husband also had watered down eggs but was heavier on cheese then toppings. The service is great, the price is not bad, the quantities are suitable. With a few tweaks, I think this place can really become a 5-star hangout. I just feel like they're lowering quality through quantity of ingredients. It would be cheaper to lower the menu options for a limited time so you aren't running out of products just to try to make your menu. read more

Amazing staff! Breakfast was filling and oh so good! Portions were...Wow! Thank you for a great start to our day! read more

Medicine Creek Cafe - The Tahoma (so good!) - Diners Near Me - Olympia, Washington

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1* cute restaurant 2* great customer service 3* you can taste the use of local resources and hardwork they put into making dishes 1st visit I got the grilled cheese sandwich with fried pickles Took to go the biscuit sandwich which came with tater tots Grilled cheese not good for $9.99, was so sad i love grilled cheese sandos and this one was pricey but not worth it The fried pickles were not bad The ham Biscuit sandwich wasn't mine, but hr told me it was alright 2nd visit I took home a slice of oreo cheesecake Tastes uber rich and sweet, I liked the chocolate mousse whip on top the best...was hoping this could be my cheesecake spot.. maybe a different dessert next time... read more

Awesome place for breakfast, quick friendly service. The portion sizes were suitable.

Disappointed- arrived at 2:50pm, they closed at 3:00pm. They did not seat us. Recently changed their hours, but not yet updated. Apparently they close at 3pm everyday. We drove 25 minutes just to come here, heard good things. read more

Imagine your favorite classic diner meals but elevated - that is what you'll get here! Delicious food, large portions and EXCELLENT service! Jaron was friendly, fast and exceptional at anticipating your needs. Thanks for the wonderful experience! read more

It has been quite a number of years since I have been in what I would consider a true cafe. They don't seem in abundance in northwest WA and I don't frequently even see them much in my travels, but I see the Yelp reviews and wanted to check them out before visiting the nearby wildlife refuge. Masks are indeed required as it is a government mandate and tables have been positioned to observe social distancing. My friend and I were immediately greeted upon entering. I don't think the door had even swung shut behind us before the woman behind the counter said hi and told us to seat anywhere we wanted. We opted for a side booth near the kitchen. A sign on the soda machine stated it was use by the wait staff only and had all the basic Pepsi products one could want. The menu was very large - lots of different burgers, some different sandwiches, and a full breakfast menu that is available all day. My friend opted for three eggs and hash browns while I ordered the basic cheeseburger. We also got an order of fried avocado as I never had seen that on the menu before. Personally I may recommend another order of fried appetizer over the avocado because the while the seasoning was great the avocado flavor was quickly lost. Interesting concept tho! The burger was good. It wasn't anything exceptional but I would easily say it was a very solid burger - enough cheese, cooked well done, and very filling. The tater tots also were good standard tots which you can't really beat if you love tots. Our waitress was prompt and attentive the entire time we were there. I thought she was great! The decor reminded me strongly of many cafes I have seen but with frames tribal art which caught my attention. The booth seat was a bit deflated on one side but since it was just me on my side I just went to the far end and it was fine. Overall a solid experience! read more

This is my third time here, although every visit has been a charm. The service is amazing and efficient, the food is fresh and well priced, and the atmosphere is cozy and welcoming. They have a huge breakfast menu, and a good variety of lunch and dinner as well as a crazy long menu for shakes ! Good eats every time. Thanks medicine creek cafe!! read more

Medicine Creek Cafe - Ham club! - Diners Near Me - Olympia, Washington

Stopped after a walk at the Nisqually preserve. Small down home cafe that serves breakfast all day as well as sandwiches and a wide variety of milkshakes. I had the veggie scramble. Lots of veggies and a side of fruits and toast which was a bit over toasted. One friend had a Reuben and the other a burger. Both came with fries although for a small charge you could upgrade to onion rings or tater tots. Both raved about the burgers The server was by herself and very busy but she did an awesome job of keeping everyone happy read more

i love this place so much! can't go wrong with just about anything on the menu, except maybe the coffee... everything i've tried, my husband has tried, our family and friends who we've brought here have tried has all been delicious. big portions, reasonable prices, friendly and quick service. what more could you ask for? i'm a big breakfast fan, and their plates AND breakfast sandwiches are all divine. and huge--come hungry! my husband enjoys a good breakfast, but is really partial to the fried chicken sandwich here. it never disappoints. the shakes are also well-portioned and tasty, and they come out of the kitchen quickly. the coffee leaves a bit to be desired, but honestly, absolutely not a dealbreaker. especially in washington where there is fabulous coffee everywhere, get your caffeine fix (if you need it) before or after you fill your belly here. we come here fairly often--we started with takeout during the pandemic but have eaten in since they reopened dining. we definitely will continue to do so, it's a hidden gem and one i'm always happy to suggest or visit. read more

So good! Chicken fried steak was as big as the plate, and service was friendly too! Almost had to roll me out the door. Not really very expensive either. I wanna go back and try the biscuits and gravy, that's how you test a restaurants true mettle read more

Great place for breakfast for a small group or just your family. Service is always friendly and attentive.

This place gets busy so be prepared to have a short wait, especially for larger parties. No frills decor, but clean and comfortable. Service was friendly and attentive. Because of how busy it was the food did take a little longer to come out but it was hot, fresh and delicious once we got it. I got the chicken fried steak and hash browns. The hash browns were okay, not bad just nothing amazing. The chicken fried steak was very good. The breading was crispy and the sausage gravy was flavorful. My husband got the Tahoma which is Layered mountain of biscuits, golden hash browns, sausage gravy, and a chicken fried steak with three eggs any style...aka a lot of food lol. He said the ratios were perfect and it was very flavorful. It is a lot of food, so if you're not a big eater you could split it easily. His only complain were the eggs, they just seemed kinda low quality. read more

Great food and even better service. Portions are awesome and the biscuits and gravy equaled their reputation. The hollaindaise for the eggs benny was flawless. Great, cozy breakfast spot near JLBM. read more

Medicine Creek Cafe - Eggs benny for days - Diners Near Me - Olympia, Washington