The Ivory Table

This is a lovely, peaceful café. If you are particular about ambiance I recommend you check out Ivory Table. I even overheard some French in a nearby quiet conversation and it totally made my day.
They serve sweet and savory large buckwheat crepes that keep bringing me in. I’ve had fruit crepes here before and this time I tried a savory crêpe (it had arugula, tomatoes, and herb goat cheese). They also offer salads, cookies, and sandwiches.
The only problem I’ve encountered is that their hours are a bit untraditional so it is important to check to ensure you aren’t missing them. (I’ve forgotten about this and tried to visit when they have been closed). I’ve come up with a simple limerick to help myself remember when they are open. Here it goes…
If Ivory Table I Want To Munch
Think Monday to Friday Employee Lunch
Eleven to Three
Berries and Brie
Fancy French Crêpe Midweek Brunch
(They are open M-​F 11−3pm)
Never fear, mommy bloggers, they serve great coffee (Strong, fresh Roast House with a chilled pitcher of cream) and have highchairs available.
I’ve also heard rumors that they do «Build Your Own Feast» catering and fancy exclusive dinners, so I’m keeping them on my radar for those.

We enjoyed the Valentine dinner. The food was great, but the wine offered was so over priced and low end that it took away from the meal. For example: we were charged $ 13 for a glass of chardonnay during the dinner, then it was offered for sale to go at $ 17 per bottle. The total for the dinner and poor wine made it way too expensive. Ambiance and service was good.
Improved wine selection will put it over the top

Very good food, and service, everything is made from scratch and you can taste it. The beet salad is very delicious, and the crêpe bijou was very good. I highly recommend this place.

I had an excellent meatloaf sandwich served with a delicious slaw. Everything was expertly prepared, fresh, and tasted homemade. The service was pleasant and the dining space light and airy. I’ll definitely be back.

No complaints, which is rare for me. I had the bijou crêpe and my companion had the smoked salmon and they were great. This place is really classy, a nice place for lunch.
The look, vibe and ambiance were inviting, but upscale. The options were awesome, signature crepes both sweet and savory, sandwiches and salads and some good looking sides though we didn’t try them.
I’ll be back for sure to try the sandwiches and sweet crepes.
Small little improvements:
–the chairs look awesome, but are a little uncomfortable
–love the free water station, but can I guy get some ice?
–for no logical or sensical reason it bugs me when you don’t get some kind of side with your dish.
–they underestimated the power of the Mac and Cheese special and were out by the time we came in for our late lunch.

I got the bijou crêpe which lacked flavor, although the crêpe was nicely done. The cranberry sandwich was very bland, and I expected much more for $ 10. on top of that they were out of mac and cheese by 12 noon, which is the only thing offered that children will eat. the atmosphere was very stiff, and not kid friendly at all. Needless to say that we will not be returning.

I stopped here on a 94 degree day and happily found an oasis of cool — good fresh food, buckwheat crepes (the cold crisp house made slaw was a real treat on a hot afternoon) and friendly service in what has to be the most beautiful restaurant space in the city. Kudos to the person with the vision for designing this little jewel. I will be a regular. Why four stars instead of five? It’s only open for lunch during the week. I want more! There are galleries and other stores of interest close by but most places were closed up tight it being Monday so the next time I go there, I will go on another day.

Great service, excellent food choices impeccably prepared in a clean and aesthetically pleasing modern take on a French bistro venue. Must try the crêpes and beet salad. Spinach salad with strawberries and slivered almonds served with poppyseed dressing, great for a quick lunch. Don’t forget to get a peanut butter cookie to go along with a cup of their excellent coffee.

I really hope this little gem does well. This neighborhood is on path to revitalize, with a few other good places to eat in the area, and I really believe this bistro will be part of that if they can hang on.
Really like the décor, kind of a mix of homey country and clean modern lines. Fair amount of seating now, but if they get well known it might start getting crowded here.
They have a good beer and wine selection, as well as Angry Orchard cider, a favorite of mine. Additionally, they have a couple of San Pellegrino flavors for those who don’t want alcohol or soda.
Their menu has good fare, with quiches and stratas and red potato salad (which is awesome), but my fave is the Ivory Grinder. It is pretty hard to beat a hot Italian style sandwich. Pepperoni, salami, turkey, provolone, and great veggies including a Mediterranean olive tapenade then topped with balsamic vinaigrette make for a great warm sandwich.
They only have lunch hours right now, hoping in the future they expand for dinner. Please try this place and keep it going, Spokane needs more like this. They also cater so if you want to bring the love to your next function you won’t be disappointed.

Delicious crepes, coffee, and biscuits. The décor is modern industrial with a nod to France. This is just what the International district needed. This place ought to have a line out the door, because the food, service and vibe are so good! I expect it will soon, being that it is leading the way for this up and coming neighborhood.