Tao Te Café - Grass Valley

We aren't big poke bowl people so when we read they were going to do a pick-up meal kit of crab cakes and artichoke dip we decided to give it a try. OMG! Very possibly the best crab cakes we have ever had, and we have frequently ordered crab cakes over the years from a variety of places when eating out. The artichoke dip was definitely the best we have ever had. The lightly flavored bread was very good and was a good match for the dip. The salad consisted of only dressed lettuce so was really just a typical crab cake side. The ordering and pick-up was easy and pandemic appropriate. We can only hope to see these selections available again in the future.

This is a relatively new cafe in Grass Valley in a large room on Mill St, the main street in town. It specializes in Japanese and Asian food and does so very well. The Sashimi bowl was excellent. Also, the hot Sake was of good quality. They have live music and a large dance floor. This is a good place for both a nice meal for two or a big party. I give it 5 stars. John

We stepped into this warm welcoming place to get out of the rain today, as first-time customers. Had it not been raining, we would have possibly missed this opportunity. The building has the old brick, inside and out, which I love. We were immediately greeted as we walked in the door of this historic building, by a couple who seemed genuinely happy to have us there. They made us homemade miso soup and the jasmine pearls tea, both of which were a delight to the taste buds. The miso soup was wonderful and contained generous amounts of tofu, green onions, bok choy and mushrooms. Absolutely delicious! The tea was so nice and relaxing, and probably the best jasmine tea I've had. Make a point to walk into this place, and enjoy all it has to offer. We'll definitely go back!

Great tea selection and delicious poke bowls! Beautiful decor and environment. One of the best places to hang out in Grass Valley.

My husband and I decided to try this new ,beautiful space in downtown Grass Valley, after attending an event nearby. It had been on our minds ever since it opened as we’d pass by.