Opening hours
Open now · closes 8:00 PM
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM |
Local time in Murphys: 7:17 PM (PST). Holiday hours may differ – call (209) 728-0700 to confirm.
About Alchemy Café
Alchemy Café is a restaurant you'll find at 191 Main St in Murphys, California. It is one of 8 places to eat and drink we list in Murphys. Prices are mid-range ($20–30 per person).
Alchemy Café is open 3 days a week, usually 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM (closed Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday). Note that it closes between lunch and dinner service on 3 days of the week.
The menu we have on file lists 107 items across 11 sections, including Appetizers, Mains, Salads, Sandwiches, and Cocktails. Listed prices range from $6.00 to $45.00, with a typical item around $20.00. Menu highlights include Soup Du Jour, Meatloaf, and Bistro Salad.
You can visit for outdoor seating, takeaway, dine-in, and delivery. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cosy, quiet, and trendy, and it is a good fit for groups and tourists. The place is family friendly and LGBTQ+ friendly. It is especially popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Offerings include alcohol, beer, cocktails, coffee, and comfort food.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: credit cards and debit cards. Parking: free of charge street parking and free parking lot. Reservations are accepted; call (209) 728-0700 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Restaurant
- Address
- 191 Main St, Murphys, CA 95247
- Phone
- (209) 728-0700
- Price range
- $20–30 per person
- Hours
- Open 3 days a week, usually 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM (closed Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday)
- Menu
- 107 items · $6.00–$45.00
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 5 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Alchemy Café’s weekday schedule with 1,134 other restaurants in California. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:30 AM, later than most (the typical opening time is 11:00 AM) and closes at 8:00 PM, earlier than most (typical closing time: 9:00 PM).
In total it is open about 21 hours a week, 45 hours fewer than the local median of 66. 89% of restaurants in California open on Sundays, and Alchemy Café is one of them.
Compared with 1,134 other restaurants in California that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for restaurants in California
Based on 463 menus with 27,954 priced items from restaurants in California, the median menu item costs $12.99, and half of all items are priced between $6.95 and $18.50.
At Alchemy Café the median listed price is $20.00, higher than the typical $12.99 for restaurants in California.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| French Fries | 13% | $4.99 |
| Huevos Rancheros | 11% | $15.95 |
| Breakfast Burrito | 11% | $13.97 |
| Caesar Salad | 10% | $12.00 |
| Coffee | 10% | $3.50 |
| Onion Rings | 10% | $8.00 |
| Cheeseburger | 8% | $13.22 |
| Rice | 8% | $4.00 |
Calculated from 463 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
- Delivery
Highlights
- Fast service
- Fireplace
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
- Sport
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Healthy options
- Small plates
- Spirits
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar on site
- Gender-neutral toilets
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Quiet
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family friendly
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
Planning
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
Pets
- Dogs allowed
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Alchemy Café there are 7 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 7 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Bars & Pubs (2), Sandwiches & Delis (1), American (1), and Bakeries & Desserts (1).
Competition is light: 2 other restaurants are within a mile. The closest is The Watering Hole, 0.2 mi away.
1 place within a mile stays open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Bakeries & DessertsJoMa's Artisan Ice Cream0.2 mi
- Bars & PubsMurphys Irish Pub0.2 mi
- AmericanMurphys Hotel Restaurant0.3 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisMarisolio Tasting Bar0.3 mi
What to expect at a restaurant
General restaurants are places that do not fit neatly into a single cuisine: family restaurants, grills, bistros, eclectic kitchens and multi-cuisine menus. They are often local favorites that serve a bit of everything, from breakfast plates to steaks and seafood.
What to order
- House specialties – what regulars come back for
- Daily specials – often the freshest dishes
- Local dishes – anything named after the town or region
Good to know
- Check the latest hours before you go – independent restaurants change them more often.
- Weekend evenings are usually the busiest time.
- Tipping 18–20% on table service is standard in the US.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Alchemy Café's opening hours?
Open 3 days a week, usually 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM (closed Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday). Monday: Closed; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: Closed; Thursday: Closed; Friday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM; Saturday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM; Sunday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Is Alchemy Café open on Sunday?
Yes, Alchemy Café is open on Sundays: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Where is Alchemy Café located?
Alchemy Café is located at 191 Main St, Murphys, CA 95247.
What is the phone number of Alchemy Café?
You can call Alchemy Café at (209) 728-0700.
Does Alchemy Café offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Alchemy Café offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: outdoor seating, takeaway, dine-in, and delivery.
How much does it cost to eat at Alchemy Café?
The typical price range at Alchemy Café is $20–30 per person. Menu prices range from $6.00 to $45.00.
Does Alchemy Café take reservations?
Yes, Alchemy Café accepts reservations.
Is Alchemy Café wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is Alchemy Café open late?
No, Alchemy Café usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near Alchemy Café?
There are 7 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Alchemy Café. Nearby options include JoMa's Artisan Ice Cream (0.2 mi), Murphys Irish Pub (0.2 mi), and Murphys Hotel Restaurant (0.3 mi).
Are there other restaurants near Alchemy Café?
2 other restaurants within a mile. The closest is The Watering Hole, 0.2 mi away.
How much do restaurants in California cost?
Based on 463 menus with 27,954 priced items from restaurants in California, the median menu item costs $12.99, and half of all items are priced between $6.95 and $18.50.
