I went to Kravins, The new name for the coffee house, that used to be called Shiplap it's located…read morein the center of Old Town Yelm, WA. I had great expectations but was sadly disappointed. First of all, you must realize there's tons of coffee places in Washington, especially in Yelm I can count about 9 places that sell coffee on the main Street. I'm not even counting the half dozen gas stations either . Most of them are little drive-thru structures. This one is a brick and mortar in town. And unfortunately people are lazy and like to drive through and get their beverages. So that's sort of a negative for Kravins. You need to make that place a coffee house. Someone is willing to get out of their car for. The former business was really adorable. They had some really cute unique vintage stuff in there shop. They had a business that did Do-It-Yourself terrariums in the back. It was very unique and it was sad that they didn't make it due to lack of support of this town. The rule of thumb is when you take over a business you need to make it better and more interesting . I went in the other day, because I heard they had soup there a while back. They no longer sell soup. So that's strike one. Their baked goods looked like they had bought them from the grocery store instead of either sourcing them from someone unique or baking them themselves. There are plenty of bakers that are independent in this town that you could source some really amazing baked goods from if you don't want to do it yourself. You need something like that to bring people in. I don't know why you don't have a soup and salad bar that would take your business to the next level. The cute shop and vintage items are gone and have been replaced with boring gift store items. Tim's pharmacy has the most unique items and they're right across the street. Why are you trying to reinvent the wheel with some humdrum stuff? I'm giving you free advice if you want to make that business go. You have to make it shine and be so unique. Even the drinks have to be different. I purchased a small smoothie that cost me almost $8 and it wasn't good. It was extremely sweet and it had a strange taste to it. Based on that visit I would never come back and I wouldn't recommend you to anybody. You have a really nice shop there. You need to really bring it up to the next level. You need to serve some sort of soup and salad. Something unique. Forget the sandwiches. Those are everywhere or if you make sandwiches they have to be different. People are looking for something new. Also you want to make it a place people want to come and hang out. It's not charming anymore with the gift shop hanging there. Hopefully you fix it. Turn it into a little restaurant.

In the old strip of Yelm WA, lies an adorable coffee shop and crafty store. The location is…read moredecorated with a farmhouse feel, making it an inviting place to have coffee and a bagel. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seats and the coffee was good.

Masonry Cafe is the clubhouse for the JBLM golf course. And the golf course is outside of the…read moremilitary gates so anyone can enjoy this beautiful golf course surroundings. The waitress that sat us was a local girl from HI with a beautiful smile and so we already knew we were in good hands. The menu had both breakfast and lunch options, enough items to satisfy every family member's taste. And the portions are huge. Sister 2 ordered three tacos that she said was just ok. She also ordered the blueberry cheesecake pancake that was pretty good. Sister 2 ordered chicken and waffles. That was a high piece of chicken. This was pretty good. I ordered the American omelette that I thought was pretty good. Unfortunately, no rice. Potatoes were well seasoned. I normally don't finish my wheat toast it the jam was really good and so I was able to eat enjoy both slices of toast. Items are reasonably priced. And yes, I would come back in the future.

Shelly and the team at Masonry exceeded every expectation we had for our wedding catering. When…read moreplanning the wedding, we were very stressed by the cost of everything. Shelly offered to call me and talk things through, offering creative ways for us to be able to save on spending; paying in cash to reduce card fees, reducing staff by using disposable plates, moving to one protein, etc. We didn't end up needing to do most of these things, but regardless, she indicated she was on our team and would do whatever she could to help us. She was beyond patient with me and kind the whole way through as I went back and forth on what to do. I had endless questions for weeks before booking. On wedding day, everything went off without a hitch. Her team showed up in professional attire, were kind, respectful, and prompt. They were so sweet and kept telling us how beautiful everything was and how grateful they were to be there. The food was SO GOOD. So good in fact we put the leftover scalloped potatoes, prime rib, and artichoke chicken straight in the freezer on wedding night and are just about to run out. It is still just as good now reheated in the oven! And the desserts went QUICK. If I could change anything, I would have ordered extra. We have too many sweet lovers in the family!

Great people here. Good drinks and Ice cream. Always enjoy stopping by. Look forward to next time.read more

Amazing owned she was super sweet ice cream is good. Coffee…read moreis great! Wish it had a drive though I'd go every day. On second no I don't or I'd be broke.

Absolutely blown away by Bon Bon Bakery. Their cakes are next-level -- not only stunning to look…read moreat, but genuinely some of the best-tasting desserts I've ever had. Every detail is thoughtfully done, from the clean, elegant design to the perfectly balanced flavors (not overly sweet, just right). You can tell they care about quality and service -- the texture, the freshness, the flavor combinations... everything hits. It's rare to find a bakery that nails both aesthetics and taste this well. If you're looking for a cake that feels special, elevated, and actually delivers on flavor, this is the place. Family owned and operated! I'll be coming back every time I need something beautiful and delicious.

Five stars for the twisted donuts alone! These are easily my favorite, and I actually plan my…read moreshopping trip around a stop at Bon Bon. Everything here is delicious and unique, making it a great spot for gifts (and their display cakes are stunning). It's a very quiet, calm atmosphere which might feel a bit awkward at first, but you have to push past that because the food is worth it. I first discovered them through Boo Han, and I'm so glad I did. Do yourself a favor and check them out!

Food was okay. Beans and rice were good. The plates that they serve on were chipped. Some of the…read morepieces were in our food. I ordered a quesadilla, and they put beans in it. The flour tortillas that they make or serve are really hard and super thick. We couldn't make a burrito out of it because they kept falling apart and breaking. Customer service was really nice and welcoming. We felt so bad that the food wasn't good.

We've lived here for almost 6 months and just tried El Portal today for the first time. The biggest…read moredisappointment was not trying them sooner!! We got a Birria Burrito and it was SO GOOD! 10/10! Service was exceptional! We're already planning our next trip and what we want to order! :) Great work, El Portal!

This place is owned by Kim now and she puts so much thought and love into your order! Go in and get…read morea strawberry lemonade it will not disappoint! She's got goodies to buy depending on the time of day she maybe out of it or it won't be as fresh but all her sandwiches are made to order and soooo yummy and be careful of the spicy mayo... its spicy but I'm a baby... its now the "tea garden"

Great gluten free baked goods. Lady who runs it is a saint…read more Best place to get local honey .

Best Pretzels in Washington State. Family owned for generations. Most any German sausage or…read moreingredients availability. A must go to when visiting Lakewood

Best Pretzels you will ever have in the USA !! Be sure to get their house made mustard dipping…read moresauce.

My family was looking for a place to try for breakfast and this popped up on Google so we thought…read morewe'd give it a try. We ordered the following with ratings and overall feel: Earl's Mess 8/10: The gravy on this was BOMB! The only downside of this dish was that there were bell pepper seeds everywhere in the food so I got alot of crunchies. I also would have loved like a slice of toast or a biscuit to really push this dish over the edge. Benedict Bowl 6/10: Portion is a little small and the hollandaise sauce was alright. 34916 7/10: The biscuit and fruit jam was the best part! Everything else was overall good but not knock your shoes off. Deserts chocolate chip whoopie pies, snickerdoodle coffee cake bites and a chocolate cupcake 10/10: This is the bread and butter of it all. Their deserts are amazing! The service was good. We were greeted right away and all our questions were answered quickly. We will definitely be back to try more items.

So disappointed today when we stopped for a cozy shutdown breakfast surrounded with yummy's only to…read morefind out we had to order and wait in our car for our food and then eat in our car. There were not many yummy's to choose from...the tables were gone and 1/2 the restaurant has candy and crude food in it. We just discovered Gilhams a while ago and have stopped every time we go by. Wish you luck on your new endeavor but we will pass as cozy is our priority.

I'd love to give this place zero stars because it made me overeat x 3. I stopped by to grab a…read morecanèle (they didn't have any when I was there). Instead I got some other delicious things. And I ate them all. Two would have been somewhat reasonable, 3 was not. I had two croissant based items and they were simply incredible. Total for the three things was $15. Very very reasonable. Go here, you will not regret it. No regerts!

Wonderful staff and super pastries and coffee/tea. Top shelf…read more However this place is SO noisy!!!! Its impossible to have a casual conversation. I've taken a couple stars off from my initial review for ambiance.

If you want amazing Filipino baked goodies then this is worth the trip where ever you live…read more They bake fresh daily and the selection is great. The staff is very friendly and helpful as making up your mind is hard because it's all good. Here if you eat with your eyes you will not go wrong. It's casual and welcoming. Get a variety of items and enjoy the experience. But get here early as the popular items run out fast.

My first visit back on 3/1/25 was a disappointment, because since NBrothers Bakeshop had sold out…read moreof product, so the shop was closed when I arrived. Fast forward to 10/30/25 where I made the effort to stop by again. Convenient marked parking spots right out front. Pleasant welcome as I honed in on the pastry case and peeped at the speed rack with freshly baked goods. Retail shop was bright, clean, and smelled great. The Homie selected a six pack of Bacon Swiss pandesals. I was conservative and opted for one classic cheese ensaymada. We were convinced to try a freebie and The Homie selected the ube cheese pandesal. I was skeptical because I'm not much of a ube person. However, when we split it to share in the parking lot....omg that was pretty amazing! I was very tempted to go back inside and buy more. However, I refrained knowing our car trunk was already full of various carbs purchased from other places in Parkland and Lakewood. The Puget Sound region is lucky to have choices in Everett, Lynnwood, Seattle, Tukwila, Kent, and here in Lakewood. But nothing yet are comparable to a particular bakery in SoCal and of course, my late father's pandesal and ensaymadas. NBrothers Bakeshop, a worthy detour if in the Lakewood Towne Center vicinity!