We tried this cafe again while we were in the area. The food (pizza sandwich - one of today's specials) was great, and the coffee was great. The hubz had a smoothie and a cookie, and said both were really good. The staff was friendly and helpful although didn't seem to know the menu very well. The person that I now realize is the owner is still not very friendly and we don't really understand the attitude, but at least the rest has improved.
Review Source:Really disappointed!  Saw all the great reviews and thought we would give it a try.  Food was ok but a little overpriced for what it was. Atmosphere is nice but the service was AWFUL!!!!! Waiting an hour for sandwiches....really !  When we approached the cashier about how much longer we can expect to wait, she actually argued with us about how long we had waited. What happened to the customer being right!!!  Plus it was really hot in there with no air circulating.  Thankfully we don't  live in Springfield and we never have to go back
Review Source:Well, we went back after the owner asked us to return. I got the Washburne Bowl and I have to say it tasted better than the cranberry turkey wrap however I was craving just a bit more spice. We sat on the other side of the restaurant, and the noise level was better. I think this place is slowly making some gains... However, please consider doing something about the gnat/fruit flies
Review Source:The Washburne is really great. Very cozy and well-lit. Food is really great, and Karen and staff go the extra mile to provide more than just a simple food offering that many coffee shops provide. A full sandwich, soup and breakfast menu make this the perfect spot for a nice brunch.
I'm a huge coffee snob, so I wouldn't say the coffee is top notch (like Stumptown or Wandering Goat), but it is always fresh and smooth. That said, the whole combination: food, atmosphere, and coffee make for a great place.
Plus, and this is a HUGE plus, they are literally the center of transformation for Downtown Springfield.
I've eaten at the Washburne Cafe nearly every week since it opened over a year ago. Â I keep coming back for the flavorful coffee, interesting soups, and hearty breakfasts (the Washburne bowl -- red potatoes covered with eggs scrambled with bacon or ham, topped with cheese and green onions, plus a side of salsa -- is my favorite). Â They also have a great choice of pastries if you enjoy sweet goodies with your coffee (I often buy their oatmeal raisin cookies to take out home for a sweet treat).
The service at the Washburne is friendly (I'm always greeted by my first name when I enter and get a "good-bye" when I leave), the atmosphere is a mix of historic Springfield (antiques, old photos) with today's art scene (a wall of artwork by local artists rotated each month).
The cafe also participates in Springfield's 2nd Friday Art Walks, often including music by area bands and singers. I've been there often during these "walks," enjoying the music, the wine tasting, and talking with the artists who are having their show opening that night.
In my book, the Washburne Cafe has been the best addition to downtown Springfield since the reopening of the Wildish Theatre.
I used to like this place. Â I work near there and went in for a heart-to-heart chat with my mate. Â Place was empty, so we got some water while talking and weren't quite wanting anything right away. Â A lady approached us and asked when we might be ordering something, Â clearing implying that the tables were for paying customers only. Â I grudgingly bought two cups of $2 coffee that we didn't want to drink, which I guessed was the cover charge for getting to sit at an empty table in an empty restaurant. Â We finished our talk and left, putting our full cups in the dish tray. Â I thought the whole thing was a bit rude. Â The place was empty, we weren't making a fuss or any noise, and probably should have just left rather than buy the coffee in the first place. Â There are other things to buy there, too, maybe we should have just browsed while talking so we'd look like customers. Â Anything to turn a buck, eh?
Review Source:"I aged thirty years when I stepped through the doorway"
All the 'grandma' references above are well-placed. Â This is the place that your grandma and all her friends love and can't stop talking about. Â It looks and feels... elderly. Â Not that there's anything wrong with that. Â If you're looking for a hipster coffee place, the Washburne is definitely not it. Â But they do have good coffee and decent food, and it's a very convenient location right downtown on Main in Springfield. Â
As far as the food (which is the primary rating criteria anyway, not whether I fit the target demographic)... I've been there a couple times and main gripe I have is that both salads I've ordered have been completely saturated with dressing. Â Like coleslaw-esque. Â They don't taste bad, but I prefer to spread my daily allowance of 3000 calories out over more than one dish...
Getting me into Downtown Springfield is hard. Just saying the words Downtown Springfield fills my mind with strip clubs, hookers and tweekers.
My GF called me up and wanted to have lunch at Washburne Cafe, after much debate, I was trying to get her to go to anywhere else, I caved in and said ok.
I am sure you can image my surprise when I pulled up to a perfectly adorable little cafe on main street. Even better there was no tweekers, hookers or strippers in sight!
This little cafe is my grandma's house. Adorned with old oak tables, mismatching chairs, trinkets and antiques. The sandwiches were good! The coffee as cheap and hot! Â And as mentioned the amount of natural light makes this Cafe open, airy and all together have a very positive feeling. But unlike my grandma's house the staff was friendly (this is because my gma doesn't have staff).
It's places like this that make me make me happy!
Have been curious about Washburne Cafe since I noticed their sign go up a few weeks ago. Finally made it in today - this place is a real treat! Â The atmosphere is open, airy & sophisticated, but also welcoming and friendly, with comfy seating & nice touches like glowing original wood floors and casual little vases of fresh flowers on the tables. Â
Service limited to breakfast & lunch w/a tempting selection of "snack" pastries and a nice array of coffees, teas, and Italian sodas. Â Small but interesting lunch menu has a good selection of paninis & sandwiches priced between $5.95 and $6.95. Rotating daily selection of "made from scratch" soups at $2.95 for a cup and $3.95 for a bowl - heck of a deal. Â Tried their mushroom soup today and would venture to say it was hands down the best I've ever had (take that Marche!). Â I'll be back very soon to try their lobster bisque. Â
Can also vouch for their blueberry scones - fresh baked & tender - with plenty of berries.
Located on Main St, Â just down from Econo Sales, with free on street parking and a few extra reserved spaces around the corner. Good value, good food, pleasant service & ambiance, the Washburne is a breath of fresh air.
A place Downtown where I can sit and enjoy a cup of coffee or a light pastry sans fear of a million old antiques falling on my head? I'm in! The Washburne Cafe is bright, open and the perfect place for catching up with friends, studying or even having a work meeting (hint hint).
Things to be excited about:
-Free wireless.
-Good amount of natural light.
-Coffee is dirt cheap! If you bring your own cup you can get a twelve ounce coffee for $1.00. All prices are a quarter less when you sport your own coffee transportation device.
-For a quarter extra you can get a shot of espresso in your coffee. So bring your own cup and score a shot of early morning or late afternoon inspiration.
Yep, I charged right through that Monday wall that usually hits me around 3PM!
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