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Alchemy Café

4.3 (519 reviews)
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Short Ribs

Mentioned multiple times as excellent and delicious, often praised with sides like mashed potatoes and veggies. Guests express a strong desire to reorder this dish.

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Ribeye Steak

Frequently recommended for its decent size, perfect cooking, and reasonable price. One review specifically notes the herb butter enhancing the steak.

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Fish Tacos

Repeatedly described as delicious and fresh, making it a standout item for many diners.

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Gold Nugget Bread

Highly praised as an exceptional cheese bread appetizer, mentioned in multiple reviews as a must-try and enjoyed by many.

5

Calamari

Recommended several times for being lighter than typical preparations and very tasty, often paired with good beers on tap.

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Fried Chicken

Noted for excellent flavor, including a memorable Asian fried chicken version with sweet chili sauce.

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Meatloaf

Described as the best meatloaf some guests have ever had, highly recommended by those who tried it.

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Curry Bowl

Praised for being fragrant, fresh, and having delicious gravy, with options including chicken or tofu.

Location details

191 Main St, Murphys, California, 95247, US

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Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 5 to 8 PM
Friday 11:30 AM to 3 PM, 4:30 to 8 PM
Saturday 11:30 AM to 3 PM, 4:30 to 8 PM
Sunday 11:30 AM to 3 PM, 4:30 to 8 PM

About Alchemy Café

Vintage-chic restaurant & bar offering elevated American comfort food in a warm atmosphere.

Amenities & services

From the business

  • Identifies as veteran-owned

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Onsite services
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Fireplace
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection
  • Great wine list
  • Serves local specialty
  • Sports

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Happy hour drinks
  • Happy hour food
  • Hard liquor
  • Healthy options
  • Small plates
  • Vegan options
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Gender-neutral restroom
  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Quiet
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • Family-friendly
  • Groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Dinner reservations recommended
  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • Credit cards

Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking
  • Usually plenty of parking

Pets

  • Dogs allowed
  • Dogs allowed outside

Frequently asked questions

What is Alchemy Café known for?

Alchemy Café is especially known for its meatloaf and ribeye, along with the gold nugget bread appetizer. Reviewers also repeatedly mention the short ribs, mac n cheese, and bread pudding, and many say the food is fresh, well-prepared, and served in generous portions.

What dishes are most recommended at Alchemy Café?

The most commonly recommended dishes are the ribeye, beef short ribs, fish tacos, gold nugget bread, and white mac n cheese. Reviewers also call out the fish and chips, calamari, curry bowl or curried Thai bowl, and peanut butter chocolate cake as standouts for taste and portion size.

What is the atmosphere like at Alchemy Café?

The atmosphere is described as casual, cozy, quiet, and a little trendy, with a fireplace, candles, and outdoor seating. It works well for couples, groups, families, and solo diners, and reviewers often mention friendly service and a comfortable place to linger over dinner or drinks.

Is Alchemy Café a good value, and what is the price range?

Alchemy Café is in the $20 to $30 price range, and reviewers often describe the prices as reasonable for the quality and portion sizes. One dinner for two was about $80, and several comments note that dishes like the ribeye, short ribs, and shared appetizers feel worth the cost.

Do you need a reservation at Alchemy Café?

Dinner reservations are recommended, especially because reviewers describe it as a popular dinner spot in Murphys and note that some tables, like the one by the fireplace, are especially sought after. Even so, the restaurant is also praised for timely food service and usually plenty of parking.

Is parking available at Alchemy Café?

Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Usually plenty of parking is available.

Does Alchemy Café have vegetarian options?

Yes, Alchemy Café offers vegan options.

Is Alchemy Café kid-friendly?

Yes, Alchemy Café is good for kids.

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