Patty's Off-Center Cafe

I really enjoy small cafes/diners like these and this one had the same charm. Very friendly server who knew most of the guests by name. I came on a Thursday at 12:30 and there were plenty of open tables. The food was 4/5. I ordered the breakfast burrito with no sour cream. They made it with sour cream but luckily it was only on the top so they simply removed it which is fine for me. It was not a burrito meant to be eaten with the hands since it’s bathed in a sauce, rather with a fork/knife. My butter knife was far too dull so I asked for a steak knife which should’ve come by default but it’s no big deal. The food was good and the staff was nice. Would recommend.

This is an under appreciated spot here in town! Everything was made fresh to order and it is noticeable too! The regular biscuit is good but definitely give one of the jalapeño cheddar biscuits a go! Everything was fresh age made to order. The wait stuff are very attentive and friendly. I imagine on weekends this place is extremely busy so parking may be a concern on a Saturday or Sunday morning.

So I have to preface this review with the fact that this is our first time back in a couple of years. We used to dine here often, loving the cozy atmosphere, the friendly staff (especially the chef and I believe co-owner), and their fun eclectic coffee mugs. Then the pandemic hit and in order to keep our family safe (I’m immunocompromised), but yet continue to support local businesses, we started doing exclusively takeout orders. We felt disregarded as customers by Patty’s as we were continuously told they were too busy to take our takeout order. We often wondered if they would’ve turned us away at the door if we came in person. We doubt they would have. So since they apparently did not need our business, we decided to support other local businesses that appreciated our patronage. Now to

This place is small and you can expect a wait. We were told 15 minutes and it was closer to 30. You will be waiting outside. It took over 45 minutes to get our food. The chicken fried steak is everything you want. It’s hand breaded and the gravy is a nice consistency. The corned beef hash was also very good. The meat to potato ratio was great. Don’t order the cheesesteak omelette. It was dry and unseasoned. It tasted like somebody took some old beef jerky and shoved it in an omelette. The cheese wasn’t melted and there was not enough ketchup on the table to make it edible. You can clearly see how dry it is in the photos. The apple pancake with the apple cider vinegar syrup is absolutely necessary. I’ve never tasted anything like this, and I will go back time and time again jus

Absolutely love love love this restaurant!! The food is phenomenal and the staff are outstanding!! I finally found a place that makes homemade corned beef hash like my mama did. The food here is like food coming out of your grandma's kitchen! I highly highly highly suggest this restaurant! If you live in Salem-Keizer area and have you not been here you don't know what you are missing! I would get down here as soon as possible! I promise you will be a returning customer!