Willows Garden Cafe — Restaurant in Media

This small cafe located on Jackson Street in Media, Delaware County was like finding a 4 leaf clover in a meadow. It was a cold December morn and I took a seat in the corner facing the door. I ordered the Chicken Veg soup which was piping hot and tasted so deliciously warm and flavorful. The corn was roasted bringing out a buttery sweet flavor. Nice manageable chunks of chicken and pasta along with the veggies. I ordered French Quiche which I haven't tried in 50 years it was delightful. Warm smooth and creamy not runny or mushy like that first one I had so long ago. Loaded with mushrooms adding that earthiness you can only get with them n truffles adding a balance to the quiche creaminess. For dessert I had a blueberry scone that was perfectly made to my taste sweet moist not dry n crumbly. Topped off with a Peppermint Hot Chocolate topped off with whipped cream oh my so so good. Probably the best I ever had and I have been to special hot Choclatiers in Philly. This was well balanced which seems to be the trademark of this quaint cafe. Now the service was excellent my server was polite professional answered my questions engaged in conversation with me despite the fact she was having a trying day. The owner also was very nice asked how I like the quiche and engaged in conversation with me. Very nice people!! And the atmosphere was enjoyable as the regulars arrived and departed with words of familiarity good wishes etc. Almost forgot the Raspberry Iced Tea was very refreshing and is homemade as is everything they make....

We were excited to try this place because of such great reviews but we were left with much disappointment. First our order was wrong and when we called we were just left with a bad attitude and really just ruined our appetite. Then when we are actually tried our food everything was bland with no taste. Very disappointing.

I received a reply from the owner. I remember the owner being very nice and even kindly gave us the menu for our orders. The only reason we got disappointed was the fact that yes the worker apologized but with a very inappropriate attitude and she never offered a refund. She infact hung up making me feel like it was my fault that I even called them to complain. But otherwise the restaurant is very clean. The food was a bit bland but it was nothing compared to the bad taste I was left behind with after...

FINALLY, after a few years, a La Colombe 12 oz. Caffè Americano ordered from Willows Garden Café last week, tasted at least as good as I had remembered...they at the café convinced me NOT to get decaf even at 2:15 pm; they were right. Too many crowds; and I was glad I was too hopped up for that time of day...long walk down preservation paved, earlier than 4:30 p.m. -early-sundowned State Street (the center city of Media) ensued because trolley pretended they had not seen me; and would not stop for me later after a bit more shopping, at Olive Street. I know how to make that coffee, Corsica, admittedly on the dark side but as far as I am concerned, this a French company who is not specializing in a French roast (in pour over drip) at home. I may have drunk a French roast by La Colombe that long ago which is...years. I know...