Home Cafe - Cripple Creek, Colorado

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Review update, 7 months after initial review:
Eaten here quite a few times since my initial review and the food quality is not consistent. Our waitress Kim was outstanding, she took great care of us and attentive to needs. The food was good overall on this visit. But again, has not been consistent over these past few months.

We had a 35 min wait this time. As we waited we could see into the kitchen where you could observe a very frustrated cook, that didn't leave a good impression as we wait to be sat. But my biggest pet peeve? The manager you thought it was sanitary to keep the "checkbook/ order pad" tucked into the back of his pants. I would have brought it to his attention but quite frankly he's the manager he should know that is not sanitary. I don't care if your underwater have been washed, he's handling that order pad and then handling/ delivering food to tables without washing his hands in between. It is all about perspective. I perceive this as unsanitary. He needs to wear a half apron like the rest of the staff and set a proper sanitary example. Regardless of how great Kim is, the unfortunate placing of the order pad by the manager gets a couple stars removed.

Initial Review (5 stars) Biscuits and gravy fan? Then you will love the biscuits and gravy here. They are the best I've had in a while. The biscuits are so soft they practically melt in your mouth. The gravy with the sausage is very well flavored.

The staff is awesome and accommodating.

We asked to make the eggs on our biscuits and gravy plate into an omelette as the entree was being split between 2 people. They were happy to accommodate.

The omelette was outstanding as well. Fluffy eggs filled with mushrooms, cheese and topped with tomato.

We also got a side of the delicious (with a bit of a kick) green chili to put on the omelette too.

Good L. F. C.

The club sandwich was great, salmon good, breakfast was not that great, mac and cheese was bland. Good for a hotel hole in the wall. The service made it all better. The guys were entertaining and friendly.

Tiffany G.

This was our first time trying this place as we are on our anniversary weekend and probably will be the last with what we received. It was a busy time when we arrived so we waited 30 minutes before even getting a table, we had one waiter take our drink order and we needed a little bit of time to look at the menu, Noone came to serve us after that. I asked for no tomatoes on my sandwich as I am allergic and not only did they put tomatoes on the sandwich there was also onions which was not apart of the menu, they asked my husband if he wanted a refill but I was never asked even though the waitstaff repeatedly passed by our table,we just got the check and left I had to get a drink from the hotel we were staying at really bad first time experience

Amber S.

5/11/24: This is a small diner-like cafe. Our server Bailey had a horrific attitude. She assumed all we wanted were waters. She asked if we were ready to order, we started with an appetizer and before we could order our meal, she assumed that’s all we wanted and left to go put the order in. We went without water for a while (which was the only option she gave us). 2 out of our burgers in our group of 4 were WAY overdone, with unpleasant burnt char, and the Philly meat was burnt. We ordered a $10 appetizer of onion rings and got the pathetic basket you see in the pictures. Every one else that worked there seemed cheerful and helpful but we really got the short end of the stick tonight. We wanted to speak up when we were asked multiple times if things were okay but we were with friends and didn’t want to create a fuss, we also wanted to order more but was afraid lol hopefully this was just a bad night for her AND the kitchen, but with how AWFUL we were treated I won’t be back to find out. Ever.

Lynae W.

They food was good and they gave a good amount. They waitresses were very nice and attentive. There was a long wait to be seated, which was expected due to families there for the ice festival. Once we sat down the food came quick.

Linda S.

We like coming here to eat and everyone is usually nice. But today the customer service was soooo awful!!!!
Our waitress seemed annoyed, didn't let us finish ordering when she was taking our menus away, and walked away. She was mean and seemed like we were bothering her. The host at the front was kind of standoffish and mean. I like this place but they ruined our dinner. They seemed annoyed that we had our son with us. I've been to the cafe plenty of times but I don't think I'll be coming back. Management needs to get on everyone about their customer service.

Vincent L.

Cool little spot for a quick bite when you're gambling,food was on point,the only issue was my silverware was dirty other then that price is decent

lellieu

The worst meal I had while I was in Cripple Creek for business. I ordered the steak medium/rare but I was served very rare. The steak had no flavor and I had to add lots of salt and pepper. Fries were good, as were the asparagus.
The chicken noodle soup was even worse. Just plain water with pieces of chicken/noodle & veggies thrown in. This was definitely no broth. Once again I had to use salt & pepper to get somewhat of a flavor.
Super friendly service though!