Coldwater Cafe

Name: Coldwater Cafe
Address: 19 E Main Street, Tipp City, OH, United States, 45371
Telephone: (937) 667-0007
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.9

4.9

2316 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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This restaurant housed in a former bank building in the heart of downtown Tipp City offers quality dining in a small-town setting. The decor is warm and welcoming and is a delight for the senses. The fireplace creates a cozy atmosphere while the full bar allows patrons a relaxing stop while awaiting a fabulous meal. The inviting atmosphere encourages relaxed conversation. You may be surprised to find that a restaurant in such a small town has some rather sophisticated choices on the menu alongside your more normal fare, with entrees such as ostrich being offered. If you are looking for a decadent dessert, look no further than the butter-drenched English Tea Cake! An easy drive from all points in the Dayton area, words cannot do it justice. A visit is a must and will be the first of many.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 8, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(937) 667-0007

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Sat 11:00 am–4:15 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:45 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:45 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(937) 667-0007
Website
http://www.coldwater-cafe.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Katy Evans
Catering
Coldwater has limited its catering to focus on the banquet space upstairs.
Private party facilities
We have two rooms available for private dining, each with its own style and personality. We will work with you to create a personalized dining experience perfect for your event.
Private party contact
Jenny Swigart: (937) 667-0007

Location
19 E Main Street, Tipp City, OH 45371
Neighborhood
Tipp City
Cross street
Between 2nd and 3rd Streets
Parking details
A newly-designed and landscaped parking lot is in the rear of the building. Street parking is also available.
Public transit
None
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Tuna Crudo*$17.95
watermelon avocado salad, yuzu ponzu, scallions
Baked Artichoke Dip$11.95
artichoke hearts, creamy parmesan sauce and toasted pita chips
Crispy Brussel Sprouts$12.95
roasted cashews, red bell peppers, chili sauce, toasted sesame seeds, eel sauce
Lobster Crab Cake$12.95
spicy corn remoulade
Mussels$16.95
sambuca cream sauce, onions, peppers, garlic, shaved parmesan, and toasted focaccia
Charcuterie Board$19.95
assorted cheese, cured meats, focaccia toast points, select accoutrements

Second Course

Radicchio$9.95
balsamic-soaked onions, aged grana padano cheese, fresh parsley, sherry honey vinaigrette
Wedge$9.95
bacon, tomatoes, gorgonzola, creamy parmesan dressing, scallions
House$6.95
spring greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, herb croutons, house made cucumber dill dressing
Soup of the Day$7.95
Summer Squash Bisque$8.95
crème fraiche, aleppo chile flakes, micro parsley

Third Course

Filet Mignon*$39.95
8 oz CAB, roasted garlic smashed potatoes, sautéed asparagus and tellicherry peppercorn demi-glace, fried onions
NY Strip Steak*$38.95
12 oz CAB, roasted garlic smashed potatoes, sautéed asparagus, grilled pineapple, gorgonzola, and onion salad, balsamic reduction
Prime Pork Ribeye*$33.95
8 oz grilled, roasted garlic smashed potatoes, sautéed asparagus, house made hot pepper jelly
Duck Breast*$32.95
coffee-rubbed and seared, roasted potatoes, fried brussel sprouts, apples and mustard crème fraiche, sherry gastrique
Lobster Crab Cakes$33.95
a pair of house made lobster crab cakes, coconut jasmine rice, sautéed asparagus, spicy corn remoulade
Ahi Tuna Salad*$27.95
7 oz filet seared rare, served atop chilled angel hair pasta tossed in a cucumber wasabi dressing with red peppers, carrots, cucumbers and cilantro garnished with sriracha and toasted sesame seeds
Alaskan Halibut$38.95
7 oz pan seared, grana padano risotto, sautéed asparagus, fresh tomato and fennel salad, tomato, fennel, and chili butter
Scottish Salmon*$34.95
7 oz center cut fillet, coconut jasmine rice, sautéed asparagus, cilantro tamarind sauce
Green Curry$19.95
coconut milk, kaffir lime, ginger, lemongrass, fresh vegetables, coconut jasmine rice, chili oil, cilantro
Cacio e Pepe$25.95
fresh bucatini tossed in european butter and fresh ground black pepper with roasted grapes and herbs topped with a generous amount of grated grana padano

Specialty Beverages

Mint Iced Tea$2.95
Crimson Cup Coffee$2.95
Kombucha$3.95
Nashville Fruit Tea$4.29
Warped Wing Craft Root Beer$2.95
Centr Sparkling CBD Drink$5.95

What 2,316 people are saying

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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TaylorH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place to celebrate any occasion. The food is fantastic and the ambiance is relaxing!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely delicious! Love this place!
HW
HowardW
Orlando
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall4food3service5ambience5
Mushroom soup was too salty to eat
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always an amazing time!! We both had the Specials, and they were outstanding. Looking forward to next time❤️
SP
SusanP
Cincinnati
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Celebrating my daughter’s 23rd birthday
BS
BSTJ
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience3
Excellent food and service. However I wish we had been told there was an up charge for extra bread basket - felt like we were being nickel-and-dimed. Aggravated we were not notified of this until the bill arrived!!!!!
SC
SusanC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience5
Good meal but was surprised and disappointed that a CUP of soup was $8.95. That ridiculous
ML
MaryL
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is a charming and unique venue for a special occasion, or just for impressing a friend. Coldwater Cafe has become our go-to suggestion when looking for a leisurely, memorable meal.
DM
DanaM
Cincinnati
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
Celebrating my Dads 90th birthday
KE
KarenE
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
I prefer going to Coldwater Cafe for lunch. Personnel is friendly and make your satisfaction their first priority. We had excellent service, were encouraged to stay as long as we wanted, and enjoyed excellent meals. It never disappoints!
G
Gitpicker
Vancouver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We continue to be impressed by Coldwater Cafe, which is right up as one of the best restaurants in the Dayton & surrounding area. Great chef, great staff! Friendly and professional, and the food is OUTSTANDING1 Order their Charcuterie Board and enjoy a ton of different flavors. Best I've seen. The Prime Pork Ribeye is one of the best items on the menu, as well as the Lobster Crabcakes and the Duck Breast. To be honest our group of 8-10 people have yet to order a meal that wasn't excellent.
KL
KellieL
Seattle
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I enjoyed the chicken pecan salad, nice serving size & a great value.
RC
RandallC
Cincinnati
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We chose Coldwater Cafe for a special dinner and as expected, they did not disappoint. Wonderful food and service. Highly recommend!!
BD
BandD
Chicago
34 reviews
vip
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a lovely dinner on the patio. Even on a warm evening there was a nice breeze. The food was delicious and the service from Meg W was great! The Caprese salad in particular was amazing – very fresh and flavorful!
JA
JeanieA
Columbus
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Had salmon salad and it was delicious. Great wine list - many good options. The service was very good, sat on the patio. We will come back even though it’s a bit of a drive for us!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Overall experience was excellent! We sat at the bar…service was professional and second to none…kudos to John for his outstanding service! I had the Pork Ribeye and my wife had the mussels. Both dishes were delicious. Drinks were perfectly prepared…I had the Bourbon Smash and my wife wine. Plus I had the Buckeye Cake, which was a new desert item, was so good. If you’re looking for amazing food and service, Coldwater Cafe is the place to go!!!
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Rhonda
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our waiter was fantastic and the food never disappoints.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service and food was excellent.
TS
TraceyS
Chicago
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on July 26, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Amazing food! Always so very good! Had a wonderful time!
DC
DavidC
Cincinnati
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 26, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience3
I was under the impression that there was still a fried green tomato grilled cheese. It had been removed from the menu, although it still shows on the website. There should be an updated menu, when the menu changes.
DA
DianaA
Cincinnati
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall5food5service3ambience5
We enjoyed it as usual. Our first time taking our granddaughter. Server was nice but not as attentive as normal. Did not bring my leftovers back to our table and didn’t see her before we left to ask.
CT
CraigT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We sat at a hi-top in the bar. It was still a nice setting. John was very attentive and gave us excellent service. Had the artichoke dip for the appetizer. It came out hot, fresh, and delicious. I had the salmon and wife had the bucatini. Both dishes came out quickly and prepared excellent. Overall, a very nice experience.
J
Jane
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience4
Service was great. Crescent not so great; very brown and replacement when asked about was no better. I guess the cooks have bad days sometimes like the rest of us! Next time will be better.
DB
DavidB
Cincinnati
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dinner was great as usual.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food and service!
FK
FromKettering
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lunch at the Coldwater Cafe is always a treat! The food is delicious and well presented. Service is attentive but not overbearing. My companion and I each ordered the quiche of the day - a wonderful tomato basil variation. It came with fresh fruit and a basket of bread. But it was hard to decide what to have. Do give this restaurant a try! You won’t be sorry.
BD
BandD
Chicago
35 reviews
vip
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious entrees & desserts & great service from Joey!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The staff made our wedding anniversary so special! Our food was amazing and so was the service. We will have to come back soon.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on July 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved our trip to C
MP
MichelleP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nice restaurant. Crab cakes and wedge salad were excellent.
p
pamd
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food! Love the grilled green tomato sandwich and Coldwater burger for lunch!
AC
AaronC
Cincinnati
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great atmosphere, wonderful staff, and fantastic food and drink. Yes a little pricey but you get what you pay for. For our first experience fastly became one of our favorites.
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Steve
San Francisco
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on July 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always, we had a lovely evening at Coldwater. We sat on the patio and Brandon did an excellent job taking care of us. Since we were celebrating our anniversary, we even received complimentary glasses of champagne. The mussels appetizer, which we split, was excellent. In fact, on our next visit, I may have that for my entre' along with a salad. The salmon and halibut were very good. All in all, a lovely evening at a restaurant that is becoming one of our absolute favorites.
DB
DougB
Cincinnati
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Ravioli my wife ordered and the Wagyu Coulotte I ordered was cooked to perfection. The service was prompt and attentive. Food was served in timely intervals. The German Chocolate cake was insane, I don’t know if it was sprinkled with fairy dust or what but it was so rich, gooey, sweet, just the perfect bite each time.
B
Bullet
Columbus
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on July 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always great for lunch! $5 Bloody Mary to start and then chicken pecan sandwich and crab cake salad - both excellent!! Patio dining on a perfect summer day. Must go to Bodego next door for ice cream, wine, and deli selections. Nick (owner) always hard at work one place or the other.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We visit coldwater cafe about twice a year and the food, service, and ambience is always perfect! The steaks (especially filets) are always cooked and paired perfectly and this time we had Duck and it was absolutely delicious!
MB
MelanieB
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food is wonderful. We had the mussels (can’t say enough about them!), duck and salmon. All of the food was beyond delicious. Creative preparation with a great mix of flavors. Also don’t skip dessert - try the English tea cake. You won’t regret it.
EC
EmeraldCity
Cincinnati
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 8, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience3
Disappointed the patio was not open for dining. No rain until after 2:00 PM and was seated in an okay area, but would not have eaten at Coldwater Cafe on this day with out of state friends if I had been notified prior to arriving that they weren't us seating outdoors. I specifically asked in my reservation for outdoor seating.
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Yuki
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 6, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience3
The best restaurant in this area. Their salmon is always perfect.
s
susanc
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 5, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
It was an enjoyable experience. We loved the desserts. We have gone for years. We plan to continue to go.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Coldwater Cafe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (937) 667-0007.

Coldwater Cafe is rated 4.9 stars by 2316 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 8, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(937) 667-0007

19 E Main Street, Tipp City, OH 45371

Additional information

Cross street
Between 2nd and 3rd Streets
Neighborhood
Tipp City
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Sat 11:00 am–4:15 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:45 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:45 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
A newly-designed and landscaped parking lot is in the rear of the building. Street parking is also available.
Public transit
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Katy Evans
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.coldwater-cafe.com/
Phone number
(937) 667-0007
Catering
Coldwater has limited its catering to focus on the banquet space upstairs.
Private party facilities
We have two rooms available for private dining, each with its own style and personality. We will work with you to create a personalized dining experience perfect for your event.
Private party contact
Jenny Swigart: (937) 667-0007

Coldwater Cafe

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

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Lobster and Crab Cake

Filet Mignon

Taco Salad

First Course

Tuna Crudo*$17.95

Baked Artichoke Dip$11.95

Crispy Brussel Sprouts$12.95

Lobster Crab Cake$12.95

Mussels$16.95

Charcuterie Board$19.95

Second Course

Radicchio$9.95

Wedge$9.95

House$6.95

Soup of the Day$7.95

Summer Squash Bisque$8.95

Third Course

Filet Mignon*$39.95

NY Strip Steak*$38.95

Prime Pork Ribeye*$33.95

Duck Breast*$32.95

Lobster Crab Cakes$33.95

Ahi Tuna Salad*$27.95

Alaskan Halibut$38.95

Scottish Salmon*$34.95

Green Curry$19.95

Cacio e Pepe$25.95

Specialty Beverages

Mint Iced Tea$2.95

Crimson Cup Coffee$2.95

Kombucha$3.95

Nashville Fruit Tea$4.29

Warped Wing Craft Root Beer$2.95

Centr Sparkling CBD Drink$5.95

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