We enjoyed a very good breakfast here. Service is prompt and friendly, restaurant is freshly decorated, light and airy. I had the Jacked Up Corn Cakes--tasty cornmeal and black beans with toppings--a half-serving was ample and healthy. We'll definitely come again on our next visit to Joseph. read more

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Great breakfast spot in Joseph. Delicious food and friendly service. Definitely worth visiting.

Felt like I was at grandma's house in all the good ways! It was crowded on a Saturday morning so we knew it was going to be good. I had the pesto, mozzarella, egg sandwich and it was sinfully delicious! Warm service, warm interior on a sub-freezing morning, warm decor reminiscent of the '70s. Carried BeeCrowBee room spray in the bathroom. read more

Breakfast burrito is what I had and it didn't disappoint. We had a party of 4 and everyone enjoyed their meals. There are not many breakfast spots in this town, so your choices are limited so be happy there is this quality place! read more

Great little cafe. Stopped here with my brother and his wife the day after they got married and it was lovely. Super cute inside and the coffee is great. read more

This place is outstanding. The decor is so cute and unique, everyone that works here is on point with their customer service, the food is absolutely delicious. We tried the corn cakes, the hashbrown breakfast, seasonal lattes, drip coffee, and the pumpkin spice donut was one of the best donuts I've ever had. I appreciated that they had vegetarian sausage and soy milk! Wish I could have tried everything on the menu. read more

I wish I would have found out about this place sooner. I was in town for 12 weeks and stumbled upon this place my last few days. I love how bright, friendly, and welcoming this cafe is. The employees are the sweetest, and they serve everything from coffee, to beer and wine. I had the cappuccino and the foam was PERFECT:) Perfect place to study because of all the natural lighting and big windows. This place just makes you very happy, and you don't even know why. Hope to come back and try their food menu. read more

The Blythe Cricket - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Joseph, Oregon

The perfect spot to stop for a breakfast sandwich and a cup of coffee with a view! Friendly service, delicious coffee, incredible gluten free dairy free pumpkin donuts. A must stop on your way in or out of Joseph! Outdoor seating, dog friendly 10/10 read more

What a gem! The service was great and the food was outstanding. This became our " go to" spot in the morning. I liked their mochas and their cinnamon roll. My wife really liked their hash browns, bacon and eggs. Plus it was a treat to sit outside and soak in the beauty of the mountains. It is definitely the best breakfast/ coffee/ pastry spot in the Valley. read more

We have been eating here once a week for the summer. The food and service have been excellent every time. The food is always fresh, even their macaroni salad is made in house. And if they have apple pie - take a piece home with you. There is outdoor seating with plenty of distancing. If you come early for breakfast (bacon waffles a must!) you might be lucky to meet the gentlemen who rides his horse to town every day for his coffee before going to work down the street. read more

The Blythe Cricket - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Joseph, Oregon

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Oh my goodness, this place was so delicious we went back the next morning for another GF donut and breakfast sandwich. The flavors are interesting, the GF options are plentiful (which, as someone with a wheat allergy I really appreciate) and all of the employees were so friendly and helpful. The decor is adorable, and adds to the experience. Absolutely a must! read more

If you're in Joseph you have to stop here. The CUTEST cafe I think I've ever been to. We had the Cricket and Plain Jane breakfast sandwiches, both of which were fantastic. They make their own English muffins for the sandwiches, which are a revelatory experience. We also had the blueberry basil waffle, which was also phenomenal. The outdoor seating is super pleasant on a nice day too. Everyone working there was also very kind and welcoming. Don't drive by this place without at least stopping for a cup of coffee. You'll be so glad you did. read more

The Blythe Cricket - Blueberry basil waffle - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Joseph, Oregon

I was hoping to be delightfully surprised by the branding of bistro and bakery. Their food is on par with what I can get in the deli department of a grocery store. Their bread and pizza dough are not homemade so I don't get the "bakery" advertising. They offer a basic fare of sandwiches and salads that I could easily make at home. I think a great niche for them would be adding some vegan options. I do love the vibe of the place and how it is decorated. As a matter of fact, I think more care was put into the decorating than the menu. I do hope they make a go of it. Just please up your game and live up to your branding of bakery and bistro. read more

Have you ever visited a restaurant, bakery, or cafe where the food was wonderful, but the service was terrible? Have you ever had great service but terrible food? Or lovely service and pretty good food, but the overall environment and ambience made you want to dine and dash? What if there was such thing as a trifecta? Delectable food, charming service, and an environment that made you feel like staying for a while and enjoying a great joint view of mountains and charming small town Main Street? That's what you get at The Blythe Cricket. A beautiful, open seating space with the best coupling of modern comfort and vintage, cozy, feels-like-home ambience. I'd like to think I'm not a boring person, but I couldn't stop ordering their breakfast sandwiches. Three days in a row. Saucy, drippy, messy perfection. I can't speak to the whole menu, as I haven't tested out everything yet. I was sold after the breakfast sandwiches though. Amazing. I hesitate to say perfect...but as close to perfection as a breakfast sandwich is able to get to on this planet. Warning: you will get messy. You will have sauces dripping all over your hands, face, and possibly clothes. So keep some napkins close. And slow down enough to admire the mismatched vintage plates from the '80s and '90s. They serve up Nossa Familia Coffee, a Portland-based company. Great pairing with their bakery and breakfast items. Straight up black is great, but if you're adventurous, try an Americano with chocolate, or Linda's specialty - an orange mocha you'll wanna drink out of a real mug and take time to savor. Margaret and Rachel, founders and owners, have managed the deft feat of crafting amazing treats, full rich sandwiches, and eclectic affordable dishes...and serving them up in an environment filled with warmth, good vibes, and exceptionally charming and caring service. If you like good food, great people, and lovely environments, then treat yourself to a stop by The Blythe Cricket in the lovely little town of Joseph, Oregon. read more

The Blythe Cricket - Outside The Blythe Cricket on a warm spring morning! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Joseph, Oregon

I'm a firm believer that you could have the greatest product(s) on the planet, but without exceptional service and people behind that product, it will eventually die. The Blythe Cricket combines the absolute best of both worlds with a delicious array of menu items that are thoughtfully made and delivered with authentic and genuine smiles. I found the food and coffee to be truly delightful and the level of service I experienced is hard to find in today's world. The location is modern and idyllic and is the kind of place that makes me want to go and hang out when I'm feeling blue or simply need a delicious treat with a freshly roasted cup of coffee. I could not recommend The Blythe Cricket enough. With the backdrop of an otherworldly gorgeous location in Joseph, Oregon, it's an absolute treat and must see to experience in more ways than one. read more

Great spot for matcha and a pastry, or food. Good spot to hang out for a while, indoor and outdoor seating. Always kind and prompt service too. read more

Wow! This place is fantastic! We stopped in yesterday on our way to the lake and had a delightful lunch. There were 6 of us and our food was delivered in just a couple minutes and boy oh boy, what a treat! A couple of us had the Muffuletta sandwich (the special of the day) and what a treat that was! Delicious! And the best part of our visit to this lovely place was the staff! This is a must stop for a meal if you are in the Joseph Oregon area! read more

This place is so good and the vibe is fantastic. Love visiting it. I had lunch and breakfast and both slapped! Never write yelps but this is it!! read more

The Blythe Cricket - Shot of the counter! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Joseph, Oregon

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So glad we found this place when visiting Joseph and the Wallowas recently. Enjoyed our breakfast there so much that we came back the next morning after another place in town we attempted to try was too busy. And we may have also stopped by to pick up a scone on our way out of town the day after that. :) Everything was so tasty and the super flavorful but not too spicy iced chai was perfect on a hot summer morning. Good vegetarian options, too, which is always a huge plus for me. Would highly recommend this spot to anyone passing through Joseph. read more

The best cafe! We got here just after 7am and sat on the porch with our coffee while we waiting for our food. Coffee and food were awesome. Staff was incredibly friendly! Thanks for the great morning read more

The Blythe Cricket - a person holding two cups of coffee - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Joseph, Oregon

This place is so cute and so yummy! The staff were wonderful. We ended up going twice for breakfast during 3 day visit

Love this place! We went twice during our short visit to the Wallowas. First for a bit of afternoon pie. Don't judge, that's how we roll. It was delicious! Not pretty- I kinda got the dregs being the afternoon and all. But delicious nonetheless. The crust was absolutely amazing! I had berry pie hubs had apple. The Apple looked like it had the requisite amount of cinnamon- hubs was pleased. Then, on our way out we stopped for breakfast and we were once again very pleased. We both had kind of standard breakfasts, but they were very good! Eggs over medium for me ( which more often than not, are not cooked correctly) these were perfect. The hash browns were yummy and the bacon was perfectly crispy but not over done. Hubs had scrambled eggs and I heard him "mmmm" as he ate them and he said he liked the hash browns ( which he can usually take or leave). We both also had a cinnamon bun ( so good) and coffee. The place is super cute and well appointed. Open modern concept with lots of space, light, and color. See pics (I'm a much better writer than I am a photographer, so apologies in advance). I'm pretty stingy with my 5 star reviews but I have to say this one almost made it. My only issue was that the coffee was really bitter and I wasn't a fan. Please understand this is only my taste. I'm sure others might love the coffee. But for me, it missed the mark. I had to add a little sugar ( which I haven't been doing for awhile). Anyway, I totally hope this place is able to make things work in this climate (covid/wildfires) because I would love to revisit in the future! read more

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My favorite meal I had during a long week in Joseph. It was so good. The building is beautiful and the way they decorated it. The food was lunch and was excellent. Fresh sandwiches. read more

This place has very lovely food and kind people. I was visiting with my autistic son and they were kind and patient with us. Their coffee one of the the best i have had on my trip. They should add an oatmeal dish to the morning breakfast. read more

Stopped by this place as we were passing through Joseph Oregon. Very beautiful restaurant, quirky environment ,very clean and welcoming. We ordered the classic turkey sandwich , the pear and turkey sandwich and an iced matcha which was AMAZING!!! Love this place definitely recommend, we'd love to try the breakfast food next time :) read more

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Came to eat breakfast, unfortunately it was too late. So my wife and I settled on some sandwiches. My wife's sandwich was fine she stated. I had a panini. It was first ever. It was wonderful. The bread was perfectly cooked, crispy on the outside and tender inside. It was the ham and cheese with Dijon one. I'd order it again. the restaurant was nice, high ceiling gave it a open air feel, lots of windows. The cinnamon and sugar donuts were the best I've ever had, and I've had many. Even my son liked the donut I brought home for him. Which was amazing in itself. The decor was eclectic and homey. Can't say about the restroom. Never used it. The staff was ok. Not very talkative a little standoffish, but I don't go for the banter. Definitely going back for breakfast. That's the key, it's worthy of a return visit. If not for the donuts alone. My wife also had a turmeric latte, which was excellent. Great place. read more

Fantastic food. We've been coming to Joseph for 10 years and regret not finding this place sooner. Service was excellent. We'll be back!

We come to Joseph every year and this cafe is new since apparently last January. My family and I tried it out in July, the first day we arrived from Portland, and loved it. All the food we had (breakfast sandwiches, waffles, coffee cake), was amazing. Flavors were balanced and food was very fresh. Coffee was excellent! Attention to detail here was spot on, and the place was very clean. We came back multiple times during our stay and were never disappointed. If you come to Joseph, this place is worth a try. We'll be back next year. read more

I was impressed on two recent visits. In addition to espresso, nice place for bfast, lunch, snacks. Ample portions, very reasonable prices. Soups (especially mushroom) are great homemade quality. Had enough for two tasty meals special cobb half salad. Located on the north end of town. Easy to get to and less hassle going to than other places in town. Has a new feel to it. read more

delicious food, wonderful staff in a nice contemporary clean space full of local artwork. the cinnamon rolls and corn-cakes are delicious!

Amazing breakfast sandwich with house made English muffins! We'll be back next time we're in town!

Really a wonderful addition to Joseph. Cinnamon bun an homemade English muffin were outstanding. read more

The Blythe Cricket - Green Garden - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Joseph, Oregon

Fresh healthy menu, beautiful location, friendly service, amazing berry scones and great coffee. The only "Non-greasy-spoon" in town. You have to come here for breakfast or lunch if you're in Joseph. read more

Excellent coffee, some of the best avocado toast I've ever had and kind waitstaff. We are camping in the area and have enjoyed the place immensely. read more

My husband and I come to Joseph at least once a year and were excited to see there was a new place to eat in town. The Blythe Cricket did not disappoint! The staff was friendly and helpful. My husband and I both had the Down on the Ranch sandwich and a couple treats. SO delicious! We will be making another stop here again before we leave town. read more

We loved this place! Great food, atmosphere, and the staff was wonderful. The decor is great, and all food served with vintage glassware, flatware, and china. We will return there every time we go to Joseph! Super clean too. Great coffee! Nice job ladies! read more

Very cute place- walked in and got very excited about the cute, quirky vintage atmosphere and kind customer service. Unfortunately, my salad ended up being sub-par and they neglected to tell me they were out of beans before I put in my order. I would go back maybe to try something different (maybe they don't specialize in salads) because I really was rooting for the food to be better. read more

This place is difficult. I came here with my family after we spent time camping. And so my expectations for this place after someone recommended it to me were pretty high. I came in with my chin up ready for a nice meal after being very disappointed after waiting almost an hour for my order of the bacon, eggs, and whipped butter with maple syrup waffle finally came to me. I was too surprised how much they ruined it. The bacon was inside when one of my family member who ordered a strawberry Nutella waffle has the berries on top of the waffle. I mean, how does one get bacon inside a waffle when someone else is getting berries on top of their waffle!? And don't even get me started with the horrendous eggs. I had to wash out the taste with eating it with my syrup. I truly find this place very difficult. The customer service couldn't even be any worse due to my sister ordering a waffle with strawberries. For 10 minutes later they said they were out so she got it with bananas. Then another 10 minutes later they were out of that too! This place was not worth the wait and the prices were even worse. 12$ for something I can make, homemade, for 5. read more

Stopped in on our way home from a fantastic camping trip. Service was great, the chicken ranch salad and the works pizza were delicious... obviously made from fresh ingredients. Will definitely be back the next time through!!! read more

We really like the Blythe Cricket. The produce is very fresh and the meats are tasty! The employees are pleasant and accommodating. The decor is fun with an antique flair and the artwork has bright and lively colors. We will definitely return. read more