Poverty Bay Café

Federal Way, WA · Restaurant

Rating
4.2/5
★★★★☆ 4.2
Reviews
20
Rank in Federal Way
#61
of 223 restaurants
City Percentile
44%
rating percentile
Address
Poverty Bay Café, 1108 S 322nd Pl, Federal Way, WA 98003
Phone
(253) 945-0012
Website
www.povertybay.com
Status
Closed · Opens 7 AM

Poverty Bay Café is a restaurant located in Federal Way, WA. It is one of 223 restaurants listed in Federal Way. Its 4.2-star rating matches the Federal Way city average of 4.1 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Poverty Bay Café

Located in Federal Way, Poverty Bay Café is not just a place to enjoy delicious food; it's a beacon of community support. Originally owned and operated by the Olmstead family, this iconic eatery now supports FUSION. Dan and Alice Olmstead donated... More

Hours

Saturday7 AM–3 PM
Sunday7 AM–3 PM
Monday7 AM–3 PM
Tuesday7 AM–3 PM
Wednesday7 AM–3 PM
Thursday7 AM–3 PM
Friday7 AM–3 PM

Customer Reviews

★☆☆☆☆ 1.0 Brandon · Nov 2025

If you want overpriced food and terrible service this is your place. Menu on their website is severely outdated displaying lower prices than what they had. The cashier overcharged me and conveniently forgot my receipt so I had to request one to get my money back. The manager even gave me attitude and didn’t even apologize for their screw up. Don’t waste your money here

★☆☆☆☆ 1.0 Kenneth Hale · Nov 2025

Me and my girlfriend came here for the first time we should’ve already known not to go when we walked in and it was very dirty, we paid over $40 for two little breakfast meals and they only gave us one. We got all the way home and realized there was only one meal in the bag so we went back and got the biscuits and gravy that we didn’t get. I would understand if it was busy and they forgot our meal, but there was hardly anybody in there and they gave us an attitude when we came back to get our meal that they forgot. Are food tasted like crap the biscuits taste like they’ve been sitting there for days. They’re stale and hard. The gravy is runny and disgusting. Everything about this place is gross. Don’t go.

★★★★☆ 4.0 Melissa Hosten · Aug 2025

The food was good. Order at the counter and they'll bring you the meal. Lots of unique offerings too. The patio is great for dogs. The restaurant has a battery collection receptacle. It is clear they care about the community!

★★★☆☆ 3.0 Scott P. Hu · Jul 2025

I picked this spot as it was on my way to Tacoma and read some reviews that were positive. It’s an order at the counter spot and has a sizable breakfast menu. My colleague ordered the omelette and I went with the Biscuits & Gravy Combo with Bacon. My colleague said she liked her omelette. As for my Biscuits & Gravy, it was a split decision for me. The sausage gravy was really good, but the biscuits were exceptionally firm and a bit chewy. The eggs were fine and hash browns were good. The drip coffee was good. As for service, the staff was adequate, but not really into conversation. The restaurant had ample seating both inside and out.

★★★★★ 5.0 ReyviGravy · Dec 2024

Yummy breakfast, portion is right proportion with pricing. Staff is friendly, ambiance is not overwhelming like black diner. More laid back setting. Order first before you can seat. There's breakfast, lunch, hot beverage, appetizer, no french fries but there's burgers. Cute funny decors. Lots of sitting and parking. Service is quick about 10min wait.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Outdoor Seating ✓ Curbside Pickup ✓ No Contact Delivery ✓ Delivery ✓ Onsite Services ✓ Takeout ✓ Dine In ✓ Fireplace ✓ Great Coffee ✓ Great Tea Selection ✓ Live Music ✓ Serves Local Specialty ✓ Breakfast ✓ Lunch ✓ Solo Dining ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance

Services

RestaurantBreakfast restaurantCafeCoffee shop

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