I had to come on here and write a review because I'm honestly surprised more people aren't talking about the coffee. I ordered a caramel latte with oat milk and wow. It was so good. Not overly sweet like a lot of caramel drinks can be -- just perfectly balanced and really smooth. You can tell they actually care about their coffee. Of course I also had to try their empanadas since everyone talks about them. I got the beef and the chicken and they were SO good. The dough was soft and fresh, and the filling was super flavorful and meaty. Nothing dry or skimpy about them. Honestly this place feels like a new hidden gem in Lafayette. I've tried pretty much every café around here and this one is easily my favorite. Also love that this place is Latino-owned, which makes supporting them feel even better. Great coffee, amazing empanadas, and just an overall really good experience. I'm already excited to come back and try their matcha next time! read more

Abe’s Cafe - Beef & chicken empanadas + caramel latte with oatmilk - Cafes Near Me - Lafayette, California

This is one of those places where I just want to go down the menu each time I'm here and order the next thing I haven't had yet-- but I'm currently stuck on the breakfast burrito. I always get the chorizo (they somehow make it NOT greasy and drippy), and you can get chicken-apple sausage instead if you're not a chorizo person. One of their specialties is their assortment of empanadas. If you're on the go, you can order it as is and heat it up in the toaster oven if there's one at your destination, OR have them toast it for you which takes 8-10 min. The coffees and agua frescas are also top notch. Service is 10/10- they make excellent suggestions based on what you like and what they're proud of that day, and the ambiance is cute and comfy! read more

Abe’s Cafe - Inside of cafe - Cafes Near Me - Lafayette, California

Absolutely mouth watering empanadas!! Delicious coffee and great service. I bought a handful of empanadas to go and coffee and everything was delicious, professional and handled with care. Great spot to meet up in as well read more

I had just finished a walk around the Lafayette Reservoir and wanted to grab breakfast somewhere so I decided to look up cafés and found this place! The staff were super friendly, you can do takeout or you can have a seat and they'll bring a menu to you. I was definitely overwhelmed with the amount of options that they had. I forgot to take a picture of the breakfast menu, but you could get a breakfast burrito, a breakfast quesadilla, a bagel, different types of empanadas. I was torn between the Carne picada and beef but was recommended the beef so I got that and the chorizo along with a matcha horchata. The drink came out first and you know what, sometimes matcha does taste like grass lol it was definitely a unique taste mixed with horchata. I did have a sip of the horchata before I mixed it all together and the horchata by itself was actually really good. The empanadas are good, the beef was delicious but because they do have to reheat these empanadas I'm not gonna lie, my beef was mostly hot, but there were some lukewarm parts and my chorizo empanada was warm on the outside and cold on the inside. I hate causing problems and making people feel bad so I just took my chorizo home with me and threw it in my air fryer. Again the staff were so freaking nice, I know they 100% would have heated it up again for me but ya girl be shy sometimes okay. But this café was honestly just the perfect vibe. They had music blasting and I was able to do some light reading. I would honestly come back if I'm ever in the area again. I believe they are open seven days a week from 7 AM to 3 PM! read more

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Add me to the Abe's fan club. Whether it's a coffee drink or signature empanada or burrito breakfast or hibiscus tea or caramel cookie or anything else, it's all good at Abe's. Not to mention the retro ambience and good feeling. First time but I will be back early and often read more

Abe’s Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Lafayette, California

Fantastic new addition to Lafayette! Very decently priced coffee, a lot of good food options, including breakfast all day, pastries, and empanadas. I had their cappuccino and breakfast burrito with the chicken apple sausage. The cappuccino was good, and the breakfast burrito was amazing. Wrapped in green (spinach?) tortilla, and all the stuff in there was really good other than a bit of avocado skin. I'd def get this again, perhaps with the chorizo next time. The husband had their steak sandwich. He said the sandwich was good, but pricey for what it was. We initially ordered via Door Dash since it showed up there and we were hoping for a quick pick up. However, the online ordering system wasn't set up (something premature from DD's end?), as they were confused as I said I was picking up an online order. Anyways, reordered the food while the husband was waiting in the car outside. Didn't appreciate it didn't fall within our plan and at us back 15 mins or so, but it was what it was. Had to ask DD for credit/refund since I paid at the store too. The size of the place is decent and it all looked so clean. Good amount of tables, and there's some outdoor seating as well. Saw a lot of people ordering empanadas. Yum!! Would go back again and try some more offerings, including smoothies, more coffee, and of course food! Will probably wait until online ordering is confirmed though. read more

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This place is amazing! Food terrific. Ordered the best spinach pineapple drink. Perfect atmosphere I love coming here because everything is delicious and the team is terrific as well- read more

Abe’s Cafe - Spinach pineapple bevvie plus latte - Cafes Near Me - Lafayette, California

Small cafe with big flavor! Had heard about it on social media. Amazing sandwiches. I had the Prosciutto di Parma which was delicious! Perfect with their aguas frescas (I had watermelon). I plan on going back to try their empanadas which I am told are equally amazing. read more

So happy this little cafe opened up in Lafayette! The empanada was so delish - right out of the oven with great flavor. The strawberry matcha with cream top was also divine. Sat outside and it was so easy. The woman who took our order was so kind as well! read more

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We stopped here for lunch and shared the steak sandwich. Plenty of food for both of us. Very friendly staff and great service. The steak sandwich had a ton of flavor and the meat was very tender. We both recommend Abe's. read more

I stopped in at Abe's Cafe for breakfast and ordered the breakfast burrito and coffee. Both were very good. Great service and price!

Wow. I don't usually feel compelled to write about sandwich shops, but Abe's Cafe is amazing. The service is excellent, the sandwiches are very tasty, the EMPANADAS and the smoothies are top notch. It quickly became our family favorite. Not sure there is an item on the menu that I am not excited to try. Today is the Green Energy smoothie and Caprese sandwich read more

Excellent breakfast from a most interesting menu. I had a huge qusadilla cut into hand holdable quarters filled with scrambled eggs, meat of choice, cheese and a side of green salsa. It come with a slice of orange. They also have bagels and salmon with cream cheese, avocado toast as well as bacon and eggs and toast. They serve excellent coffee with free refills. They have a large selection of very fresh sweet breakfast pastries. They are open 7-3 daily. I haven't tried their specialty sandwiches but they look really good. read more

Abe’s Cafe - Front counter with menu above - Cafes Near Me - Lafayette, California

They have the best breakfast empanadas that I used to have to drive to Berkeley to get! Coffee is wonderful and they have a ton of breakfast sandwich options. I highly recommend!!!! read more

Go for the coffee and the empanadas not to mention all the other breakfast and lunch items they have but stay for the great service and friendly attitude! Abe is the owner and greets everyone with a big smile! read more

I absolutely love the food and coffee here, my managers wife actually told me about Abe's Cafe as they have a location in Berkeley as well and she really hyped it up! Well it definitely does live up to the hype as this is now my new go to place to order my breakfast and coffee from! Their customer service is also super friendly and I always feel welcomed when I come in! read more

Great place! I highly recommend the vegan empanadas: zucchini and soyrizo! Absolutely delicious. Fresh, not greasy, extremely flavorful, and the accompanying sauces were delicious. Friendly folks, cute atmosphere, great location. read more

Had lunch here today, such a cute local place! Staff is super nice & welcoming. I had the smoked salmon salad & it was so good! Coffee & tea options are great too. Highly recommend read more

Abe’s Cafe - Smoked Salmon salad - Cafes Near Me - Lafayette, California

Great food and great service! I met a friend here for a coffee and quick bite, the owner was so sweet and the service was amazing! Not to mention their empanadas were delicious! I will definitely be coming back for more. read more

Delicious matcha, perfectly balanced and unsweetened. The strawberry matcha was delicious too and tasted like fresh strawberries. The staff were so sweet- I highly recommend supporting this small business!! read more

Abe’s Cafe - Matcha latte, Orange/Beet Juice, and Strawberry Matcha - Cafes Near Me - Lafayette, California

The food was great and the service was very attentive. The Chia Latte was delicious and hot. Forgot to take pictures of the food but all 4 of us thought the food was delicious and good size portions. Nice art on the walls. read more

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This is a great little place. Wife and family stopped in for it early afternoon. The aqua grew as were exactly what we were looking for one a hot day. We all tried the different ones: the watermelon mint, the spinach & pineapple, and the horchata (rice, milk, cinnamon). All three were great! Refreshing light and taste great. We spoke with the owner Abe who was professional and friendly and made great recommendations. The service is excellent!. The food is delicious. The family had the sirloin sandwich and caprese empanadas. The steak was made perfectly and the bread crisp and light with excellent toppings. The empanadas were light and crispy and tender and cooked perfectly. The place being new is spotless and modern. Absolutely great! Highly recommend this place as it has a great personal touch and feels very comfortable and inviting! Hats off to Abe and staff! A very welcome addition to the community! read more

Abe’s Cafe - The Caprese Empanada. - Cafes Near Me - Lafayette, California

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Wonderful new eatery in Lafayette! Attentive, friendly service by Abe and the entire staff. We really enjoyed our food and highly recommend going there. Ordered their chorizo breakfast burrito which was packed with egg and veggies, very delicious and quite a full meal. The burrito is lightly grilled on the sides to give the tortilla a nice, light crispness. Their lattes and their coffee were very good and well priced. We will definitely return to try their other menu options as well as their morning pastries and empanadas. read more

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Fantastic coffee and service. My mocha was amazing and I loved the everything bagel with cream cheese. Wonderful seating inside and out. read more

We decided to try out Abe's cafe this morning for breakfast/brunch. The food was fresh, pretty good but not great. Two people got the breakfast burrito. Their comment was that there was not enough eggs in ratio to the veggies and potatoes. The chorizo was not spicy but the right amount of spice. However, the spinach was wet and made the burrito wrapper get soggy. The other dish we tried was the bagel with veggies and cream cheese. Only one side of the bagel had cream cheese! This was a thin sliver and the top kept sliding off the veggies because there was no "glue" to hold the top on. Plus, the amount of tomatoes and cucumber was minimal- disappointed given the cost. The service was friendly, attentive and our water was kept full. The coffee and cappuccino and the strawberry matcha were all good. This place could be really good but they need to stop being stingy with ingredients! Particularly given it's not cheap. 3 sandwiches, and 3 drinks was over $80 (with tip). It wasn't that good to warrant that high price tag even in this current environment. We did eat all our food because it was OK but not sure we'll be back. read more

Abe’s Cafe - Breakfast burrito- not enough eggs! - Cafes Near Me - Lafayette, California

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Delicious food and great service. Small charming local place. Support our small businesses!

So happy Abe's Cafe has opened in Lafayette. The best thing is they open at 7am! I stopped by this morning to check it out and I'm soooo happy I did. I was greeted by Abe and he was very friendly. I ordered the breakfast croissant and it was absolutely delicious. The croissant was so moist and flaky. Seriously, one of the best breakfast sandwiches I've had in a while. I cant wait to go back to try the other items on the menu. read more

Abe’s Cafe - Breakfast Croissant - Cafes Near Me - Lafayette, California

I had a breakfast sandwich, Abe's Bagel, that was scrambled eggs, bacon and cheese on an everything bagel. Delicious! I had a regular coffee, nicely brewed. The server was gracious and cheerful. The cafe has seating for 12-15 people in a clean and neat setting. Next time I may try some of their Latin offerings. read more

Such a delicious breakfast croissant! I am so so so pleased!!! The staff was extremely kind as well - will absolutely be back!

Fabulous service! We've been here at least 5 times and everything has been excellent! Friendly environment with indoor and outdoor seating. One of my favorite places in Lafayette! Thanks Abe! read more

Went by for a latte and it was excellent. If you like real coffee, you will appreciate the quality.

Delicious food (I got the breakfast burrito- the tomatillo salsa is amazing), great coffee and super fresh spot! Very nice owners too! Highly recommend! read more

I will be back to this café, many, many times. The owners are wonderful, the food is delicious and the atmosphere is very homey. A great addition to the Lafayette casual food scene. read more

Enjoyed a delicious brunch from a large and varied menu. The cafe is clean and inviting with a good atmosphere.

What a great addition to the neighborhood! Everything was fresh and very tasty. Had the prosciutto and parm sandwich - it was so good!!! Also, left with a couple of empanadas for dinner. They were delicious - beef and spinach. Would definitely recommend this stop. read more

My partner and I had a breakfast sandwich and burrito. Both were delicious, well prepared and the ingredients were flavorful and fresh. My coffee and her latte were excellent. Service was friendly and efficient matching perfectly with the unpretentious vibe. Prices are reasonable/normal for Lafayette. Great addition to the dowtown area...this will be our go-to breakfast spot. read more

I already knew the Argentine empanadas were fire, but today I tried the BLT and I'm in love!!! Ingredients were fresh and flavorful. I will definitely come back for the empanadas and BLT. read more

Picked up a latte on my way through Lafayette, great coffee and even better service. Caught Abe, the owner, working- he was thoughtful and generous in his service. Definitely recommend stopping by for the artist work they host too! read more

Abe's Café is absolutely delicious. After a beautiful walk through the reservoir, we stopped at Abe's Café to have some coffee and empanadas. They were absolutely delicious. The empanadas are baked for a healthier touch. The owner is absolutely amazing, genuine, and sweet. I highly recommend Abe's Café. I can't wait to go back! read more

You have got to try this place! Empanadas that are delicious, wonderful salads, great pastries, and excellent coffee. The owner is extremely friendly and makes everybody feel welcome. I would highly recommend this for breakfast or lunch. read more