Cafe Farina

We decided experience lunch at Cafe Farina since we were in Michigan City running errands. What a great new cozy restaurant on Franklin St with an amazing offering of appetizers, salads, sandwiches, pasta dishes and entrées. They also have daily specials. We decided on clam chowder to start which was silky smooth with plenty of clams. We split an Italian hoagie accompanied by handcut fries which was a perfect choice for lunch.. The portions are huge and we ended up bringing half back to snack on later. Our server, Kendra, was friendly, efficient and timed our order perfectly without making us feel rushed. We cannot wait to return and try some dinner options. Congratulations Chef Joe on your new restaurant 👏 ***as an unexpected treat, we were able to view the St Patrick Day Parade from the warmth of the restaurant! ☘ 🍀

Went with my daughter on Daddy daughter night! Such a great new restaurant. Dinner was fantastic!!

Great place. Best fish sandwich around if you’re looking for Lent options. Impressive beer selection with some local favorites.

Food was good. Service is still working out the kinks but I expected that since they just opened. Liquor selection was vast. Drinks are expensive, even - soda was $3.50?
The worst part is, it’s set up with way too many tables. I felt like a pin in a bowling ally. It’s hard to get into your seat because someone else seat is backed up to yours. Even whispering it’s hard not to hear and be heard at the table across from you. There’s really no room for the two tops along the wall. It’s so congested and uncomfortable. If I go back I’d sit at the bar, which also has way too many seats.
They also have a 3% surcharge, I thought it was for credit card but I paid cash and still got stuck with it. That’s a little sneaky and annoying. I gave them 4 stars because they’re new and I want them to make it but if they were open a year, I probably wouldn’t be so generous.

We stopped in late Saturday afternoon and the place was already bustling! Very fun evening! We had the Italian Sausage Giambotta and Chicken Parm Plate! Delicious! Our server, Ian was fantastic! Very attentive and charming! Thank you, Cafe Farina, for a wonderful experience!