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    Frost Cafe

    3.6 (141 reviews)
    ModerateDiners, American, Cafes
    Closed 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Menu (2024)
    Joe D.

    First time stopping by this gem on the corner. As has been written in publications such as the Washington Post or the Virginia Tourism guide, this diner transports you back to the 1950's in its charm and style. For a Wednesday at lunch, it was pretty busy only having two available booths but ample barstool seating. After looking through the menu, I settled on the Tuna Melt with a side of onion rings. The rye bread was grilled perfectly and tasted great with the American cheese and tuna. The onion rings were great too with the almost soup like bowl of honey mustard haha. Also ordered in our party was French toast made with Texas toast and a BLT with Macaroni salad. Both agreed that their meals were delicious. I finished off my meal with a chocolate milk shake to go. It was delicious! While prices have increased since someone last posted menu photos, it was still reasonable and worth it. The three of us had full meals and I a dessert for only $40 which is great considering how things are presently. Overall, Frost is a great spot to grab lunch before walking around historic Culpeper. Main Street has a ton of stores to explore!

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    Neal E.

    I visited the Frost Cafe for the first time last week for breakfast. Not a lot of parking - so had to circle the block to find a place to park. Upon entering - you have two seating choices: Sitting at the counter - or a booth. No stand-alone tables. I opted to sit at the counter. I ordered up some Blueberry pancakes, plus Corned beef hash (extra crispy), two eggs (over easy) and a side of bacon, plus coffee. As always - upon seeing Corned beef hash on a menu - I inquired if it were scratch-made. The answer from the line cook was no. She then told me that at some point in the distant past - they offered scratch-made Corned beef hash - but no one ever ordered it. My guess is that is because it wasn't very good - because if you execute a scratch made Corned beef hash well - people will beat your door down to get to it... Everything was your standard diner-grade, greasy spoon deliciousness. The pancakes were tasty, the eggs were cooked properly, the corned beef hash was nice and crispy (and plentiful), and the bacon was of course tasty! Service was good - I would eat breakfast here again! #FrostCafe

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    Leena S.

    Frost Cave offers the ambiance of a small town diner, a touch of nostalgia. There were 7 in our group and we ordered everything from omelets, burgers, to sandwiches. The omelets were typical diner quality. I went with the grilled cheese, which was just ok; the cheese was not melted and the bread was not crispy. I think the specialty here is breakfast, as is the case with most diners. Since I already had an omelet for breakfast, I wasn't in the breakfast mood. If you stick with a breakfast item, you probably won't go wrong.

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    Cassandra T.

    Reasonably priced, quaint cafe in town of Culpeper. Place was busy and casual. It's a seat yourself sort of place if area was clean or stand by it till it was. Looked like locals spot and folks outside said it was the best. Good food and service. Friendly staff. Would go again if I'm town

    Lemon with every water.
    Nathan H.

    Super experience having a Veterans Day breakfast at Frost Cafe. Frost has the ambiance of a legit main street cafe. Really attentive professional staff. Our orders came out quick hot and better than described. And oh yes. Delicious!

    Fried Bologna Sandwich & French Fries
    Sidnie B.

    I love this little diner. It's exactly what you'd expect. Cheap food that's pretty good! I ordered a fried bologna sandwich with French fries. Their French fries are SO GOOD! Nice and crispy. The fried bologna sandwich hit the spot. Their coleslaw is very creamy and I really enjoyed it! If you order a Cheeseburger, they don't ask you how you would like it cooked, so it'll normally come out well done (and if that's how you'd order it, then it's perfect). All in all, a nice little stop if you live in and around Culpeper.

    Fried chicken steak, eggs, potatoes, hash, gravy
    Cannie T.

    I don't know if it was because I had been craving a legitimate diner breakfast or if this place is just so freakn good. Grabbed seats at the counter and got to watch our food being made. Melted butter on the griddle and heading the sizzling just made me swoon. The chicken fried steak was cooked to perfection. Potatoes weren't the best I've had but they were still delicious. Eggs were done the way I like them. My friend also ordered the half order of biscuits and gravy. So worth the price! We also got French toast and I would definitely go back for some as well. Highly recommend if you're ever in culpepper!

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    Greg S.

    Simple food served with a smile. Prices were very low! I give the four stars for the value and good food. Don't come expecting anything fancy. The service was good. The atmosphere is what you expect from an old diner. Good place to drop in, get a hotdog and chips with drink. And drop 10$ with tip for the tro

    Jonathan F.

    Food taste great. Services is good. Durning the week late morning not to busy. But Saturday Morning is busy and waited a while for food. But it is worth it. Food is yummy and delicious. I usually order Pancakes Scrapple Bacon Scrambled eggs Hash browns And I think next time I'm gunna try some corn beef hash too. But a anyways staff is friendly. Service is good. Food is fantastic. :)

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    Cathy Y.

    Patty melt very good! Husband had great burger and fries. Heard them say this where all the locals eat. I heard a long line for morning breakfast!

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    Love coming here when we visit family! It has that amazing hometown feel. The food is always great and the people are so friendly!

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    The food was good. The service was great! Old time home cooking vibes. Always a good place to start a day!

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    Good food, all around, good prices too. Breakfast is like mom used to make. Good burgers for lunch too!

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    Huge amount of food for the price. Great location. Friendly staff. Quick and convenient.

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    Another must stop in Culpeper. Great service, great staff, and our breakfast was perfect.

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    One of the best meals I have had in loooong time. Service and food were great. I loved the old time dinner feel.

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    Love frost! My whole comes and loves it. French toast is great. Ham and cheese omelette was to die for

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