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American · Washington, VA · $$
A former gas station on the village square has been transformed into a charming sidewalk cafe, an inviting bar, and a cozy dining room. A bakery and European-style pastry shop are located on the side of the building. Located directly across the street from its sister restaurant, the Michelin Starred Inn at Little Washington, the cafe offers an additional dining option for visitors and guests of The Inn. Patty O’s Café offers reservations for Lunch, Dinner, and Sunday Brunch. If no reservations are available, you can add yourself to our walk-in waitlist the day of your visit. Our bar, bar lounge, and patio seating will be available on a first come, first seated basis.
“This little cafe near The Inn at Little Washington is a lovely spot for a nice meal. The staff seated us immediately. They were friendly, professional, and helpful. Their menu has various offerings, all quite tasty. The decor is tasteful and the area is nicely organized. They brought us a basket with delicious fresh bread from the bakery next door. The meal that we ordered was quite tasty, pulled pork bbq with fries. The sandwich was savory and the fries were seasoned. Our waitress was lovely and helpful. We will definitely come again.”
“We went for Easter Brunch to this charming restaurant. The food was wonderful right down to their carrot cake and decaf cappuccino from the bakery. Our server was excellent, Kiana (not sure name is correct). She was pleasant, helpful with selections and very conscientious to check on us. We sat at a table in the bar area. They had a bluegrass combo playing in the main area which was a little too loud for us. Their front patio is delightful, unfortunately it was a rainy day. All in all a great experience.”
“My husband and I had a wonderful dinner to remember. We are staying at the Inn for two nights and reserved a dinner at Patty O’s for the first night, and the service was aware of this the second we walked in, even offering the full wine list from the Inn to accompany our meal. Everything we ate and drank was world-class and lovingly prepared. Every wine we tried, including the house wines, were memorable and beautiful. Stand-out dishes include the onion soup, which was better than the ones we’ve eaten in France, and the table side Caesar, which was the best Caesar salad either of us have ever had. Service was attentive and impeccable throughout. Gratuity is included in the bill, and the server made sure to mention that candidly. Overall we were expecting a casual bistro meal, but we were blown away by the quality of food and service.”
“Recommended by a close family member, I stopped by this café with a few good friends while touring Shenandoah and Luray Caverns. We were immediately charmed by the small historic town and the beautifully decorated café building. As a first-time visitor to Washington, VA, I was pleasantly surprised by the town’s character and atmosphere. The café itself has a cozy, European-style ambiance, complete with a wood-burning fireplace that makes the space feel warm and inviting. We were welcomed promptly and served efficiently. While the menu is similar to other bakery cafés, the quality truly stood out once we tasted our selections. Everything we ordered was well prepared and flavorful. The staff were professional and friendly, the food was excellent, and the café was very clean and well maintained. I also appreciated the separate section dedicated to grab-and-go coffee and baked goods. I took a few items to go, and the pecan pie and carrot cake were outstanding. I would gladly revisit whenever I’m in the area. As the only Asian customer during my visit, it was a memorable and unique experience—but overall a very enjoyable one. Highly recommended.”
“We were on the way to Shenandoah valley national park and my wife wanted to grab some food before. We stopped to originally go to the "inn at little Washington" but they were not open yet so we went to their sister restaurant. It's directly across the street diagonally. The service was quick because we opted for the bar. Outside would have been 45 minutes (it was a really nice day out)”
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