Trellis Café at Ashton Gardens

We were excited to try this place, especially since there were plenty of empty tables when we arrived and the atmosphere looks great. Unfortunately, the experience didn’t live up to expectations. I ordered a pasta and a burger. We waited about 40 minutes for the food to come out, which was surprising given how empty the restaurant was. When the burger finally arrived, the meat was raw inside. I had to send it back and wait another 20-25 minutes for a new one. By that point, over an hour had gone by, and my wife and child had already finished their meals. I ended up taking mine to go. To be fair, they did offer a free dessert as a gesture, which we appreciated. The manager checked in a couple of times, but our server didn’t seem very attentive throughout the meal. As for the food itself,

Jen and Jordan were so kind to us and made sure we were well taken care of. The book was wonderful with lots of flavor in the tomato basil and the sweet potato fries were a must have. Would definitely recommended to anyone looking to enjoy a nice quiet cafe setting where the portions are just right and the atmosphere is very fresh.

Came to visit the garden from out of town and walked into Trellis Cafe not long before close. The staff welcomed us with arms wide open and gave us the best seat in the house! Our server was very knowledgeable on the menu and our water glasses were never empty.

We love visiting the Gardens but had never been to Trellis and decided to give it a try. Very glad we did! Everything was very tasted and had really nice unique flavor. I particularly enjoyed my sandwich and the tomato basil soup. The desserts were magical. The staff was exceptional and went above and beyond. We’ll definitely be back!

I've been coming here weekly for 10 years. The food isn't my favorite actually (I'm more of a Wing Stop customer), but I come because of the people and the environment. Jen, the hostess/manager, has been constantly friendly, professional, and helpful. I've always liked the different servers I've had over the years - I think they do their job very well - this year Olivia and Holly in particular. I know from experience that when Ashton Gardens has big events the Cafe gets super busy, and I allow for that if I happen to come by at those times; actually, I usually wait until a little later in the afternoon to go. The patio has a pleasant view facing the Gardens and the Lake Mountains. I don't think I've ever had an unduly long wait for my food in 10 years. Edit: I should mention my favorites -