What should I order at Shipwreck Cafe?
Shipwreck Cafe
Biscuits and Gravy
Highly praised multiple times for being excellent, with light and fluffy biscuits and flavorful sausage gravy. Several reviewers specifically mentioned it as their favorite and noted the reasonable price and large portion size.
Chicken Fried Steak
Recommended for its large portions and delicious taste. Reviewers noted the steak was served with perfect timing, huge size, and accompanied by sides like mashed potatoes.
Fish Burger
Mentioned as absolutely amazing with tender fish, perfect fries, fresh vegetables, and plenty of tartar sauce. The serving size was also noted as great for the price.
Pancakes
Well-liked by children and appreciated for accommodating vegetarian preferences by allowing meat substitutions at no extra cost.
Omelettes (Avocado Pepper Jack, Denver, Meat Lovers)
Various omelettes were praised for being delicious, fresh, and generously filled. The meat lovers omelette was noted as being loaded with ham, bacon, and sausage.
Bacon Cheeseburger
Recommended by a reviewer’s son who described it as excellent with outstanding bacon.
Mashed Potatoes
Mentioned positively as a side dish accompanying items like the Reuben sandwich and Chicken Fried Steak.
Reuben Sandwich
Recommended for being delicious and enjoyed by a reviewer who split it with mashed potatoes.
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM to 7 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7 AM to 7 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM to 7 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM to 7 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM to 8 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM to 8 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM to 7 PM |
About Shipwreck Cafe
Shipwreck Cafe is an American restaurant in Olympia, Washington. It serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and dessert, with dine-in, takeout, and outdoor seating available. Reviews consistently praise the fast service, friendly staff, and hot food that comes out quickly. Guests also frequently mention the hash browns, chicken fried steak, clam chowder, and corned beef hash, along with a cozy, casual atmosphere and generous portions.
Amenities & services
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Serves local specialty
- Sports
Popular for
- Breakfast
- 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
- Hard liquor
- Prepared foods
- Quick bite
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- Has changing table(s)
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking garage
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- On-site parking
- Paid parking lot
- Usually plenty of parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
Frequently asked questions
What is Shipwreck Cafe known for?
Shipwreck Cafe is best known for chicken fried steak, especially with gravy and hash browns, plus clam chowder and corned beef hash. Reviewers repeatedly mention that the food comes out hot and fast, with filling portions that feel like good value for the $10 to $20 price range.
What dishes are most recommended at Shipwreck Cafe?
The most recommended dishes include chicken fried steak, hash browns, biscuits and gravy, pancakes, and corned beef hash. Reviewers also call out the fish burger, seafood platter, and breakfast omelette for being fresh, generously portioned, and well prepared.
What is the atmosphere like at Shipwreck Cafe?
The atmosphere is casual and cozy, with a country feel and subtle nautical decor, plus sports on TV and outdoor seating. Reviewers describe it as warm, inviting, and easy to relax in, which works well for groups, tourists, and solo diners.
Is Shipwreck Cafe good value? What is the price range?
Yes, Shipwreck Cafe is generally seen as good value, with prices listed at $10 to $20 and several reviewers saying the portions are large for the price. Even pricier items like the $30 seafood platter were described as worth it because the food was crisp, fresh, and generously served.
How busy does Shipwreck Cafe get, and when should you go?
It can get busy on Sunday mornings and afternoons, and reviewers mention that parking and seating are easier if you arrive early. Even during peak times, people say the staff seats guests quickly and the wait is usually not too bad.
Is parking available at Shipwreck Cafe?
Yes. Free parking garage, Free parking lot, Free street parking, On-site parking, Paid parking lot, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Is Shipwreck Cafe kid-friendly?
Yes, Shipwreck Cafe is good for kids.
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