The Velvet Café

4.5 ( 576 reviews )
Checking... 11:00 AM - 7:30 PM See Hours
$10–20
145 W 3rd St, Waynesboro, PA 17268, United States
+1 717-762-7916

The Velvet Café in Waynesboro, PA, is a charming family establishment that offers a delightful escape from the ordinary dining experience. Customers rave about the amazing food served at low prices. Renee Grove highlights the freshness of their cheeseburgers, noting how it’s more affordable than typical fast food yet far superior in quality. The restaurant’s inviting atmosphere makes one feel right at home, complemented by the extremely friendly and accommodating staff.

With an old-time vibe, the décor adds to its cozy, hole-in-the-wall charm. Drake Abernathy remarks on the quick service and well-prepared meals, confirming that this café feels like a hidden gem. Many patrons, including Michael J. Metzger, have become regulars, emphasizing the strong community ties and the comforting familiarity of the dining experience. Their carry-out options have also kept loyal customers returning during challenging times.

Fantastic dishes like the Monte Cristo sandwich and fried cod have left visitors coming back for more, while the small salad bar and delightful desserts cater to everyone. Whether you’re craving a warm family meal or a casual dinner, The Velvet Café promises satisfaction with every bite. It truly feels like a taste of home.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • Offers kerbside pickup
    • Has no-contact delivery
    • Offers delivery
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Serves great coffee
    • Serves great dessert
    • Has great tea selection
  • Popular for
    • Popular for breakfast
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves comfort food
    • Serves healthy options
    • Quick bite
    • Has salad bar
    • Serves small plates
  • Dining options
    • Serves breakfast
    • Serves brunch
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has toilet
    • Has Wi-Fi
    • Free Wi-Fi
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
  • Crowd
    • Family friendly
    • Good for groups
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts cheques
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
    • Has kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Plenty of parking

Reviews For The Velvet Café

Renee Grove
Jun 9,2025
Wonderful restaurant. Amazing food at low prices. You can get a cheeseburger and if meal for cheaper than you can get it at any fast food restaurant and it is fresh. The staff are extremely friendly and accommodating. You feel like your at home eating, the environment is very comforting.
Drake Abernathy
Jun 4,2025
This place feels like a true hole in the wall. The decor has an old-time vibe. Everyone who works there is lovely to deal with, and the food comes out quickly and well prepared.
adamtr1121
May 19,2025
I just went there last weekend and it was a nice family restaurant. The staff are very friendly. I had the French toast and it was delicious!
Michael J. Metzger
May 14,2025
I've only waited this long to review the cafe because I have not been reviewing for very long. We "my wife, kids and I and my extended family as well" love this restaurant. The only bad thing we've ever found out about this place which is on me is that we lived in waynesboro for 4 years before we went. Once we did and found out what we were missing out on we over the years have become regulars until COVID ofcourse. We do miss frequenting this establishment and visiting the wonderful people who work here and who live in our neighborhood and kids go to school with ours and who are our friends. We do however continue to enjoy the food here with their carry out option. There are not many restaurants that I have been to where I have never had a bad experience but this would be one for sure. If you live in the town of Waynesboro and you have never been I recommend that you give it a try and if you are just passing through and your looking for some good food stop in.
fbi039
Apr 25,2025
Discovered this off the beaten track dinner a couple of weeks ago and so glad I did, country small town charm, fantastic food and great service. My first time there was to try their Monte Cristo sandwich, was not disappointed, took a pic of the sandwhich and me with the chef and my waitress it was that good. Casual atmosphere don't have to get all dressed up which suits me just fine. Everyone I've meet there is pleasant and friendly and a lot of them seem to know each other ... regulars and the waitresses seem to know them by name. Today I had the fried Cod and could not have been better, something on the menu for everyone plus a small salad bar fresh fixings. You need to give it a try, think I've found me a nice homey spot for early evening dinners or soup and a sandwich or whatever, also great desserts and variety of hand scooped ice cream. Like having dinner at my grandmother's 60 years and I don't have to help do the dishes ...
ANNA SLATTERY
Mar 18,2025
Great server for our Thursday lunch there. The food was very good, and at an affordable price. We had the salad bar, and everything was fresh. We also had the “just enough” small sundae for 1.99. It is a unique little local place, with their ice cream up front right when you walk in. Good way to get patrons to have dessert as well!
Todd Morren
Mar 16,2025
The staff are very friendly. The food was very good. We had Turkey, Stuffing & Mac & Cheese with Crab Soup. . All was homemade and very good. We also had Fried Fish with a double order of Mac & Cheese. The portions were a good size and they prices were inexpensive. Please support our local small businesses.
Charles
Mar 9,2025
I love places like this - a local dive. Cutlery doesn't match, the place needs a rehab, but the food is good, the service friendly and fast and the prices decent. The bathroom is clean - which implies that the kitchen is clean as well. The pies and ice cream are great too. Now, to my ratings - the atmosphere is either a one star or a five star - if you like places where locals hang out to eat, then this is a five - a tourist would rate this a one. This'll be my go to place when I'm in the area.

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