Coldwater Café

Excellent food! Had the turkey panini and artichoke dip. All the breads are made in house and very delicious. Real butter, whipped and on the table. Excellent service. Disappointed we didn’t have to Tenor room for dessert because the homemade dessert menu is amazing. Highly recommend

So today my Mom asked me what I wanted for my birthday and I told her lunch @ Coldwater Cafe. She granted my wish and we made our way out there. As we walked in we saw the new winter decorations, a young host, and a beautiful bar. It was very clean. We were sat fairly quickly and were told about the soup/ specials of the day. Madison was our server for lunch and she made my birthday meal so SPECIAL. She was kind, funny, and always present. We tried the Thai coconut chicken soup and I ordered the coldwater burger 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 My mom also tried the espresso martini & enjoyed it. I had a great time and will be back again soon.

Everything we had was absolutely amazing. The brussels sprouts appetizer, green curry, crab cakes - were all delicious! Lots of history there and cool pictures to look at. We were seated in the vault area but the main dining area and the entrance was beautifully decorated for the holiday season. Cannot wait to go back!

This place is simply amazing. We were in the area for a wedding. We now want to come back just to eat. The bread? Ammmmmazing!

Our family dined at Coldwater Cafe last night in the Boardroom and we had a lovely evening! We've been here many times over the years and it never disappoints. From the spectacular food and drinks to the wonderful service, it was perfect. The privacy of the room gave us the opportunity to talk and laugh and have a great time. Looking forward to many more amazing evenings at Coldwater Cafe!

Absolutely adorable little restaurant in downtown Tipp City! Some friends and I were passing through and decided to stop at the Coldwater Cafe on a whim. The service was warm and friendly and the food was wonderful! I had the fried green tomato grilled cheese with house-made chips for $17. My friends tried the house special and the chicken salad sandwich. Everything was fantastic! We've already discussed another trip because we were all too stuffed to try any of the amazing sounding desserts. Atmosphere was a little upscale, so I'm not sure young children would enjoy the Cafe, but adults definitely will. Gluten-free and vegetarian options were available. Highly recommend!

Quaint restaurant with an amazing atmosphere. The staff is friendly and welcoming. We were simply driving through and the food is so good we may take the 10 hour drive back one day ☺️. This is definitely a must stop place to eat, relax, and be grateful for the memory.

Whether it’s for lunch or dinner, it’s always a delightful experience! Excellent, chef made food - delicious and beautifully presented. Reservations are recommended for dinner!

Such a warm, cozy spot, even if you wind up eating inside the (former) bank vault!! I studied the menu ahead of time, but still wasn't sure what to get, as I was tempted by EVERYTHING... Went for lunch just before Christmas, and the entry was so cozy, I didn't mind waiting by the fire for my friends to arrive. Once seated (we luckily had reservations!!) we shared the fried brie app, which was a great start. I ordered the wild mushroom bisque, a rich, delicious meal all on its own... Go for it!! One friend got the butternut squash grilled cheese (looks GOOD!!) and her hubby got the salmon. Everything was GREAT, including our seating in the vault. We were full, but couldn't resist their dessert offerings... Their carrot cake is an EXPERIENCE!!! Put this place on your list... Fancy, not fussy, BEAUTIFUL setting, great service, and wonderful, CREATIVE foooooooood!! YUM!!!

My husband and I were on a day outing and decided to make the short drive from Fairborn to Tipp City. We love to eat at local restaurants and Coldwater Cafe's menu looked amazing! The first thing we noticed was a the cozy entrance, complete with fireplace. We were greeted and treated promptly and our server, Madison, was welcoming and knowledgeable. We ordered the Nut Crusted Fried Brie as an appetizer. It's served with homemade hot pepper jelly that was sweet with just the right amount of "hot". Our ordered consisted of a cup of Wild Mushroom Soup, which was just amazing! My husband ordered the Chicken Pecan Sandwich and I ordered the Farole Island Salmon on spring greens. Since it was our first visit, and definitely not our last, we each received a complementary, Butter and Sugar Cherry Pecan Mini Bundt Cake. Thank you so much for outstanding service and a delicious meal.

Location: 19 E Main Street, Tipp City Ohio Website: https://coldwatercafe.com Menu: see website Hours: see website Service: excellent Parking: plentiful in rear lot, street parking, or public parking lots within 2 blocks Lunch at Coldwater Cafe is one of my favorite things. The lunch menu shares some items also available on the dinner menu - but lunch has several features only available for lunch. I shift between the burger, any specials, any salad, the quiche, or my latest addition for lunch favorite: tandoori naan sandwich. The Tandoori Naan Sandwich is delicious. The chicken is delightful, coated lightly in a yogurt sauce seasoned with subtle Indian spices. This is piled on top of a grilled pita along with lettuce, pickled onion slices, and shaved radish. Definitely a knife and fork situation - and definitely delicious. Next time I'll swap out the chicken for the falafel, made in-house. Maybe. My #1 Recommendation is to reserve a table (OpenTable) - this is a popular restaurant and you might be surprised to find they do not have immediate availability during the week. Trust me - it's worth the quick 2- minute effort to reserve a table. The service here is excellent. We always, and I mean always have a great experience. The menu has a nice variety for nearly any preference - and it's a nice problem to have to have a little struggle making decisions. Don't sleep on their mint iced tea, steamed mussels, or the lovely little bread basket (sea salt focaccia). Also, stop into their Bodega market next door and check out their wine, food, gelato, baked goods, and the 'brown bag' option during lunch and dinner. Don't get me started on cinnamon rolls... if you know, you know. (If you don't, try your luck to buy a single on a Friday afternoon or Saturday morning) The space is warm, comfortable, and visually lovely. The food and cocktails, extraordinarily good. The entire experience? Remarkably good.

Very quaint atmosphere & attentive wait staff. Seasonal menu and options all Looked delicious. Tried chicken salad on croissant and added broccoli salad as a side. My friend ordered the quiche of the day with fruit. Excellent choices for both of us. Make a reservation for lunch. Definitely worth a try.

Great food and service. The butternut squash grilled cheese was amazing. Been coming here for years. Great wine list. Their Contessa Marion was one of my favorites.

What a beautiful restaurant. Very unassuming from the outside. I knew nothing about this restaurant. It was recommended by a friend. My friend Beth and I had spent the day Troll Hunting at Aullwood Audubon Center and Farm. #iykyk And had dinner afterwards here. I had the Fried Green Tomatoes, and a Wedge salad. Beth had the lobster crab cakes. The fried green tomato's had pimento cheese on top, with a balsamic glaze, very good. Absolutely the best thing I had eaten ever! Then we were presented with the desert menu, it was hard to choose but we got Nicks Carrot Cake.

Everything was perfect as usual. Our favorite place and where we first met We make it a habit to be there every couple of weeks. She just loves the quiche and I just about everything.

Upon entering the restaurant I was greeted with a decor that resembled an elderly couples home. Around the mid 1980s. Maybe I was expecting a more updated version of a local small town upscale restaurant. After being overtaken by the decor . I was delightfully greeted by the hostess. After about 15 minutes of waiting for our (wife) reservation we were shown to our table. Our waitress was pleasant and friendly. After looking over the menu my wife ordered wild mushroom bisque and the halibut. I ordered the Caesar salad and Antelope burger with fries. I have ordered an untold number of Caesar salads from many parts of America in my life and this salad was a bit confusing. So much so that my wife upon looking at it questioned whether it was a Caesar salad . I had to look at the menu online to make sure that what was in front of me matched what it said on the menu. It did. Possible my fault for not looking closely at the description of the salad. Upon taking my first bite I couldn't tell if indeed it was a Caesar salad. Tasted nothing like what one would expect. The dressing almost tasted like a pepper ranch. Enough of the salad! The Antelope burger was at best ordinary. Besides it being Antelope. Was dry. Didn't have the flavor I was hoping for. The fries had good flavor but were extremely hot. My wife's wild mushroom bisque that I tried was delicious. My wife found it amazing as well. The Halibut and risotto fell woefully short. The fish was dry and had no flavor. The risotto was undercooked and was rather thick. Didn't have a smooth texture. We wanted to get dessert but were apprehensive due to the underwhelming entrees. To end this review. The price for what we were served was tragically high. There are far better options of restaurants for the price you'd pay at Coldwater Cafe.

Wonderful restaurant to stumble across. They have a patio where they allow dogs which was an awesome surprise, we were going to order take out. Food and drinks were delicious and we even got dessert to go. The staff was delightful and friendly.

Always a wonderful ambiance and great service and food! We always love going to the Coldwater Cafe and l really like their Bodega also!

Amazing food and cocktails. Not just your ordinary dishes found at most restaurants. Our server was great. Can't wait to go back.

Probably one of the best meals I have had in a long time!! Dined on a Thursday evening for my birthday with my parents and boyfriend. My boyfriend and mom had the filet, I had the ribeye, and my dad had the duck. The Bourbon bacon bacon jam was incredible. Perfectly salty and sweet. The steaks were all delicious! tender and flavorful. Our server Jill was very friendly and helped me pick the cherry almond bread pudding with butter sauce and it was fantastic. My boyfriend enjoyed his reeses cheesecake too. I look forward to dining again!!

Had the Quiche of the day. Excellent! Served with fresh fruit. My cousin had the Pecan chicken salad with broccoli salad. Both looked delicious. Took home carrot cake. It was out of this world! It was my second visit. Love this place. Excellent service you just don't get in other places.

Absolutely delicious lunch! We sat outside (super cute patio area, touch of a bee problem) . The iced tea is delicious. I'm a huge iced tea fan and a good glass of tea makes my day! I had the Rachel and it was outstanding. Stacked full of turkey, Swiss and coleslaw on toasted bread. Served with house made crispy chips. If you are in or around Tipp City this is a must try spot.

Good food, great service. Enjoyed the filet and the halibut. Desserts are also a plus. Many to chose from all good.

We just left Coldwater Cafe. The food was delicious, the service was good. There needs to be a clarification on the check about gratuity for large parties. It is included in the check. But they don't clarify that on the check. And the server needs to do a better job of communicating that detail.

What a delightful experience! The food, service (Madison rocks!) and venue were a welcome surprise. I worked within 10 miles of Tipp City for five years, but never ventured further than the expressway Exit. Shame on me. We started with the roasted brussel sprouts. The portion was generous and the seasoning was spot-on. The crab cake sandwich was expertly prepared and plated. I am guessing, but I suspect the roll was baked in-house. The homemade chips were fantastic - I appreciate them being lightly salted. My lunch companion ordered the quiche and she said that she will definitely order it again. Will I return? Absolutely!

This seems to be a staple in the area. While I had a pleasant lunch here with co-workers, I wasn't close to being as wildly impressed as many. We made reservations and were seated immediately, so that was good. Our server was fine, but nothing special. Not wildly attentive. Their main menu was somewhat limited (the dessert menu was extensive, strangely) and in my opinion, overpriced. Paying $18-20 for a bed of standard mixed greens you get from a bag for a tiny scoop/chunk of protein seemed... Meh. I went with the crab cake croissant sandwich which was tasty and probably the most bang for the buck at my table. I was really looking forward to my crême brulée and it was just, terrible. The top was super burnt (I had to STAB it), got stuck in my teeth, and honestly one of the worst crême brulées I've ever had. I'm embarrassed for them. My co-workers seemed happy with their choices so maybe I just had bad luck? I don't know, change my mind, internet.

The food was amazing! Service was great and very attentive. We got to sit in the back room that was the former vault to the bank, such a cool experience. Everything tasted absolutely amazing.

We love this place, and we LOVE the bread pudding! We had dinner at Coldwater Cafe during this year's Trans Am Nationals car show that takes over downtown Tipp City on a Saturday evening every August. It's become an annual tradition for us, and we always enjoy our meal. The service was great, the place is super cute and clean, the bar menu is interesting and well prepared, and our meals were fantastic as always. We are already looking forward to next year, and will probably sneak over in the fall just for the bread pudding and maybe some tea. It was a 5 when we stumbled in without a reservation three years ago, and they are still doing it right today.

I've traveled a lot of places seeking out magical Rubens my favorite being turkey. Walking in the ambience felt like something special was going to happen then we were greeted by the bartender. That alone was a pleasant experience but that was just a second experience third experience other patrons were very cordial they came the food experience 0MG!!!! Delightful Hardy yet light delicious beyond the word and overall experience I feel like Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence in the movie life because that's how long I'll be going there!!! itavstudios.com Downttown Dayton,Ohio

This place is top notch and sits in a very cool downtown walkable area. I was thinking yesterday as I sat down that they might have the best menu variety I've ever seen. If you can't find something appealing to you I would be very surprised. The shrimp and grits (pictured) was the best version of it I've ever had hands down. They put a little beef sprinkled in there and honey what an amazing combination. Service is always stellar I asked for a Coke in addition to my cocktail and it arrived in seconds. Give this place a try you won't regret it!

I made a reservation at Coldwater Cafe for yesterday, not realizing they had changed their menu. While it's always delicious, a couple new standout items. We started with the Brie Focaccia Toast. It was excellent. The saltiness of the prosciutto with the Brie was a great combination. It might be a new favorite. Next up, we both had the soup which was, I believe, called White Bean Chicken Verde. 10/10. I don't even like beans in my soup and it was fantastic. My friend had the filet with shrimp and loved it, as he always does. I had the halibut. I've always laughed at cooking competitions when they go on and on about how something is perfectly cooked, but that halibut was PERFECTLY COOKED. I think my friend had entre-envy because after trying a bite, he went in for another. We finished off by sharing a slice of sugar cream pie which some how got better with each bite. Service is always great at CWC. The food is always timed perfectly so we weren't rushed from one course to another, but we also weren't left waiting. The water carafe was always full. Just stellar. A note to the adorable couple sitting beside us, I hope the pictures I took for you turned out well!

We really enjoyed this place. We are from out of town and had read great things about it. Very impressed with this restaurant, Kelly was our server and was very friendly and prompt! Husband and I both ordered the salmon, he ordered a wedge salad and I had the summer salad, very delicious! Kelly offered us the English tea cake as a complimentary dessert and we both loved it! Also the bread is freshly baked daily, it is so good and she provided us some extra to take home. We will definitely be returning, hopefully soon!

Love this local restaurant--it's actually inside the old 5/3 Bank where I opened my first bank account! It gives you the opportunity to dine inside the bank vault. I've been here many times before and some of my favorite dishes here are the quiches and the mussels. On this most recent visit I took my husband because he discovered the greatness of crème brûlée. Coldwater Cafe has delicious desserts, including year round Crème brûlée. It had the perfect amount of caramelized sugar on top and was creamy. We had to order two AND our server was great!

Wow. Sometimes all you can say is "Wow". I had made reservations at 11:45 and was seated when I arrived. (There is parking in the back, which I discovered after I had parked on a side street.) I was scouting the place for a date with my wife. Although it was just myself, they sat me at a 4-top. I tried to get another, smaller table, but they took responsibility and sat me at the larger. My first glance at the menu showed one of my favorite dishes, Mussels. However, it has a sauce that contains Sambuca. Black licorice is NOT in my favorite flavors list, but I ordered it just the same. Although their quiche of the day was an asparagus quiche with brie and another cheese I cannot remember, my wife grew up in El Paso, TX, so when I saw the Shrimp Street Tacos I had to give those a chance. Her favorite dessert is Crème Brûlée so that was ordered as well. Although they had mint iced-tea, because they had fresh mint I ordered a mojito. My wife's favorite drink is a lemon drop, but without Limoncello, I asked it that could be done. It could, and one was brought after the mojito. LeeAnn was my waitress, and a wonderful one she was. After I was seated but before anything had arrived, she informed me they had a larger party come in and a smaller table open up and asked if I would mind relocating. I accepted and moved. For the inconvenience they offered me a free something from the menu. I chose the quiche. The mussels were wonderful. The licorice was definitely a member of the supporting cast, but part of a remarkable ensemble. The appetizer could easily have been an entree. I joked about having the sauce poured into a glass. The mussels were great with only two closed. The bread that came with them was toasted and a grand accompaniment. The Shrimp Street Tacos came next, and they were also wonderful. Although they came on flour tortillas (with just a little toasting to them that just enhanced their flavor) corn tortillas are also available, which would be to my wife's preference. The shrimp was crispy on the outside and succulent on the inside. There was enough heat to register, but not enough to be objectionable by any means. Then again, I lived in Texas for 30 years, so eat at your own risk. Last was the Crème Brûlée. It too was wonderful. A crisp top, not too thick. The creme underneath was perfect and contained flecks of vanilla seeds. During the course of the meal there were visits by two people that were obviously management, making sure everything was satisfactory. They were both very pleasant. I was given the quiche on the way out, but I haven't tried it yet. Yes, we'll definitely be back. And we'll ask for LeeAnn.

I can't say enough about this romantic and intimate place. You can have a conversation, there is a dress code. The staff is amazing as is the food. It's very unique as it was once a bank that they repurposed. Lunch is great as well. Unruly children and unruly adults are not allowed.

I chose this restaurant for my special birthday lunch and it was an excellent choice! From the moment we stepped in the door, we felt appreciated and special. The hostess was so kind. She took our picture by the Christmas tree and took time to really know us. She passed along to our server that it was my birthday. Our server, Adriana was just as personable. She took time to speak with us. She took excellent care of us. Our booth seating was great. It felt very private. The building is interesting as it was a bank and even has seating in the bank vault. The food was also delicious. I loved my quiche. My husband said his Reuben tasted exactly right but was a bit wet so that effects the bread. The English tea cake was delicious and the perfect ending to a perfect birthday lunch. I look forward to having dinner there one day.

I ate here a year ago and had an ant in my salad. I returned a couple weeks ago and had the quiche which was delicious. While eating the fruit there was a black hair in the the fruit. I didn't say anything to my friends who were dining with me or the waitress. I didn't want to gross them out. I don't think this place likes me! I'm done!

Excellent service, delicious food! We hosted 30 people for an event in the Upper Plate of Coldwater Cafe. It worked perfectly. Guests were impressed by venue, food, and staff. Thank you!!

Perfect cooked filet mignon. Mashed potatoes asparagus mushrooms and onion straws. very friendly staff on a cute downtown strip. Love it Kudos to Zach for your great service

I visit Coldwater Cafe for their Delish quiche regularly. I'm always excited to see which one they'll be serving since it changes daily. It's served with a generous amount of fruit and warm sliced bread. I highly recommend! Wine down Wednesday is always fun too, since their house glasses are only $5.

I don't know where to begin! My food was AMAZING! My server knocked it out of the park and every employee was friendly and helpful. I had made a reservation and they put us in the "vault" at a table along the back wall which was perfect for my friend and I to catch up. I could not have had a better experience if I had orchestrated it myself. You will not be disappointed if you go there as long as you are expecting to pay for a wonderful meal and not a McDonalds Happy meal price.

Excellent shrimp tacos, will return soon! Hor'douvre and drinks wonderful lunch and ambiance

Always excellent whether lunch or dinner. We had lunch most recently on the patio. Awesome service by Bethann. Had the burger which was cooked to perfection at medium (hard for some places to do). Great time!

Lovely place! The food quality is amazing! Some real love went into creating and making these dishes. My friend and I shared two of the dishes and dessert. The quiche was all that they bragged about and the burger was amazingly prepared and tasty. The free dessert for new comers was a nice end to a great meal and conversion. I'll be quick to suggest this place for an impressive experience. Thanks!

I have been here 3 times now after discovering Coldwater Cafe in June. Sooo good. So far my friends and I have tried the quiche (3 times), the fried green tomato sandwich, and the steak salad. All were TERRIFIC!!! Split the carrot cake between 3 of us. Can't wait to go back again!!

Great service and the food did not disappoint. I enjoyed the grilled salmon on top of greens and my husband had the turkey Rachael sandwich. The salmon was cooked exactly like I like it and my husband enjoyed his sandwich with the homemade chips. Jay was the bartender and she did a great job.

Came here for a holiday dinner and was absolutely blown away. Every single dish was carefully considered, perfectly balanced, and yet somehow just the slightest bit surprising. I haven't had such a pleasant high-end meal in a while. And, we got to eat in the vault! I almost--almost!--hesitate to say what I had because I'm nearly positive everything at Coldwater Café is probably quite good. But here we go... Appetizers: - Mussels were super tender and served in a flavorful creamy but not heavy sauce. I only got a few as they circled the table but I could have eaten that bowl as my entree. - Brussels sprouts were similar to other fried/roasted preparations that are popular right now, but perfectly executed here. Really liked the addition of cashews and sesame seeds for a little extra crunch. - Fried Brie was a satisfyingly cheesy, melty, crunchy experience but the hot pepper jelly stole the show! Salad: - Arugula salad with pomegranate, goat cheese, pecans and acorn squash was fantastic! Perfectly dressed and well balanced and it actually made me like acorn squash. Entree: - Lobster crab cakes were great, large pieces of lobster and crab with green onion and not much filler. The corn remoulade was more like almost a corn purée but very, very good. Another one where the sauce nearly stole the show! Dessert: - Peppermint cheesecake. I split this seasonal dessert with my husband and it was still a generous portion. The cheesecake is fluffy, not too dense, but still plenty rich and creamy. Can't go wrong. Great service, fantastic food and a nice atmosphere you might not expect to find way out in Tipp City. It's worth the stop though, or even a special trip.

Had a great upstairs meeting here. Recommended. Thai Udon meal was great. Wonderful service.

Made a quick trip to visit my uncle and he treated me to lunch. What a treat it was! The staff, the food, the service, the decor...it's the whole package! We were seated promptly. Our friendly server was there almost immediately with water and told us the daily specials, then took our beverage orders. I opted for the wild mushroom bisque and the fried green tomatoes with pimento cheese (an appetizer). The bisque was delectable and more filling than anticipated. I took 2/3 of the tomatoes home, where it reheated nicely in the toaster oven. The pimento cheese had a little kick to it. My uncle ordered the spinach salad topped with well-done salmon. It looked amazing and tasted even better, he said. The complementary bread was fresh, warm and served with soft butter. We finished by sharing a generous slice of carrot cake (their specialty!) and still had leftovers. Would make the trip to Tipp just to experience this cafe again.

Amazing food and amazing service!! Would highly recommend!! This has become my favorite go to restaurant in the Dayton area!!

This resturant is a hidden gem. The building is an old bank with a vault in the back which adds historical charm. The food is fantastic and the service is very classy. I would recommend the drive to Tipp City for this experience!!!!!

Outstanding as usual. Cacio a Pepe was perfectly cooked and presented. Ahi Tina salad was excellent. Lobster crab cakes also on point. Buehler Chardonnay was perfect for all 3. Rum butter cake for dessert.

Let's start it this way- the best restaurant in Miami County. I have 5 out of 5 because they earned that. The first bite of what you get each of us said, 'Holly crap is this ever delicio I had dinner at. CWC last night with 2 business associates. The beer selection was well thought out and one of my friends had a Woodford. I had a wedge salad with bacon and blue cheese. It was great! Next for me came the muscles that wee cooked perfect, had bits of Ramona or provolone and a delicious sambuca cream sauce. Now, I love clams or muscles if they are done right and these were wonderful! My 2 business associates ordered wedge salads and filet mignons. Salads were just like mine, the filets were cooked as asked and I was told delicious. At the end they told me it was a great restaurant pick! Thanks CWC! You get an A+

Ambiance was very comfortable and peaceful. Food was incredible and menu was diverse with lots of great creations. Longest dessert menu I've seen in a long time, we had 4 of them and all were great.

Always an amazing experience. We made reservations for ourselves and another couple and we were sat in the vault. It feels so cozy in the vault and the lighting is just perfect. A new menu had debuted this night and our waitress was well versed and excited about the new options and old favorites. She kept the pace of our dinner at a perfect cadence. We all got several rounds of perfectly crafted cocktails both from the cocktail menu and old standbys. I recommend the Tokyo Manhattan. We got appetizers and were pleased with both the lobster crab cakes and the artichoke dip. The house salad was delightful and the mushroom bisque special was out of this world. The waitress told us they had a prime rib special after we got our drinks and I immediately reserved an end piece if available. The rest of us ordered the filet, which she said was the best in the Dayton area she had experienced. Another ordered the pork ribeye and my wife ordered the Faroe salmon which she utterly enjoyed. We can never pass up dessert and we got two pieces of carrot cake and a tea cake, my favorites. The carrot cake is the best out there and I always enjoy the warm moistness of the tea cake. A fabulous experience and it keeps its spot at or near the top of our list of local favorites.

AMAZING! Great service and food! Will be going back for sure! desserts looked amazing too!

Can't say enough good things about this place: amazing food, amazing service, amazing drinks, and a chill atmosphere!