1886 Cafe and Bakery

12/19/2006 Posted by c_burnet

The ceasar with salmon or chicken is really quite good - kinda perfect. Have enjoyed a tasty egg and pancake breakfast too.

Pros: quality food in a casual atmosphere downtown

12/13/2006 Posted by nana_bee

This place is an awesome choice to have a sober hang-out at 6th street. Valet parking at Driskill is reasonable-$10 bucks if you don't want to hassled looking for a parking space. Cakes are not too spectacular and the coffee is lukewarm. Very disappointing and bizarre! Customer service is good. That makes up for the coffee's temperature.

Pros: Cheap Valet Parking, Great Ambience

Cons: Lukewarm coffee

06/25/2006 Posted by obreman

The menu changes daily, but the specials are savory. The iced tea is flavored with peach...or was it apricot? One of those two, but a treat nonetheless. The BLT sandwhich is to die for, as well as the elborate desserts.

Pros: Everything

Cons: Can't dine in large group

04/12/2006 Posted by klopatowski

Although the food looks good here I can never get past eating dessert first! The pies are wonderful but my favorite is the apple crisp a la mode. Being in the Driskill Hotel gives it a very nice ambiance for relaxing.

Pros: Great food, Scenery

Cons: Parking, Limited seating, Pricey

06/01/2004 Posted by courtgrape

I absolutely loved the cheese soup, delicious sandwiches and the chocolate cake. My husband had the meatloaf and it was the best we have ever tasted. The outdoor patio on 6th Street was a treat!

Pros: Discounted Valet

12/20/2003 Posted by jayceetoo

Normally I wouldn't return to a restaurant that was so subpar, but since it's in the neighborhood, I tried again after a first meal (which was shamefully bad). Wanting to support the downtown neighborhood, I ate there a total of four times. The only meal that was even passable was a sandwich, but it was quite ordinary. Overpriced, but then any price would be too much for this below-average, extremely ordinary, and poorly prepared food. What a waste of a good location.

Pros: location

Cons: tasteless food, overpriced

02/07/2003 Posted by Suzywaltzhotmail

Came in for dinner on Saturday. We had an excellent meal and drinks. The meatloaf was great! Our wiatress was a lot of fun and talked us into an ice cream dessert even though it meant 30 more minutes on the treadmill. The next day I came back and picked up a carrot cake for my daughters birthday-She Loved IT!.

Pros: cool atmosphere, Easy cake pick up

02/05/2003 Posted by foodie03

My wife and I went with friends to the Paramount Theatre last week and walked to the 1886 Cafe and Bakery for coffee and dessert after the show. The dessert menu is wonderful!!! I had the 1886 Chocolate Cake and my wife had the peach cobbler ala mode. Our friends split a Banana Split. Our server Sarah was sweet and the atmosphere is charming. It was the perfect way to end a great night.

01/07/2003 Posted by amysuehere

Went there on the other recommendations and was VERY disappointed. $10 sandwiches that were very basic and unappealing - outrageous! Waiter was annoying and even interrupted all conversation at the table and when he had everyone's full and complete attention, only then did he ask if everything is okay. Also, while ordering each person's choice was "excellent" (use your best Monty Burns impression). Drink glasses remained empty after several prompts. Seven people, five sandwiches, one soup and salad and one dessert came to over $100 (plus the $6 for parking at Valet WITH validation from the restaurant)

Pros: Beautiful Setting, Central Location

Cons: Terrible Food Value, Bad Service, Meager portions

12/02/2002 Posted by alice_london

Sandwiches are highly recommended. Don't be afraid to ask for modifications-- Don't want a croissant - ask for whole wheat or foccacia bread. Avoid the soups-- the pepperoni soup is particularly unappealing-- the others are mediocre on a good day. The desserts are off the chart and if you can justify the calories-- indulge yourself. Another strong plus is the atmosphere. You can actually talk and enjoy your companion. A big plus in my book.

Pros: atmosphere, great sandwiches, fabulous desserts

Cons: limited menu