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    Gerry’s Cafe

    4.9 (48 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Good for working
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Lena M.

    Gerry's Cafe is such a wonderful addition to the area! The staff is friendly and so welcoming! I walked in and was greeted right away with a nice handshake and warm welcome! What a way to be to greeted! There are so many options available from just regular coffee, crafted lattes and blended coffee drinks, to teas of all types, and even lemonades and hot chocolate! That's not the only highlight here - the baked goods is DELICIOUSLY ADDICTIVE! My favorites are the cinnamon scone, oatmeal chocolate chip cookie, M&M cookie, and the pumpkin scone. There's also breakfast sandwiches as well as lunch sandwiches! I love the Big Ed Sandwich - double-bacon layered between our roasted turkey, cheddar cheese, tomatoes, dressed with buttermilk ranch, fresh greens on toasted sourdough. It was not a skimpy sandwich either, I had 1/2 at lunch and the other 1/2 for dinner! The most beautiful thing about Gerry's Cafe is that exceptional individuals with intellectual disabilities are employed here and I've never had better experience anywhere else!

    Jessi J.

    My sister and I went to breakfast here this morning (3/1/25) and enjoyed a chai latte and a vanilla oat latte (thank you for carrying milk alternatives!!) with a Wakey Wakey Eggs and Bakey and Papa Nicholas sandwiches- and we were in love! The staff welcomed us with open arms and service was so friendly! We were welcomed as soon as we walked in the door, and made sure to wish us a good day when we left. The establishment was so clean and bright making it a very welcoming atmosphere as well. We will be returning and sharing with friends so they can come visit! FYI - this is a cashless establishment, card only. But we were perfectly fine with that! :) Thank you Gerry's Cafe crew!

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    Sandy W.

    I ordered a latte, breakfast sandwich, and a cookie. Everything was delicious!! The cookie was loaded with chocolate. The team members that served me had a little banter about what was available on the menu, which was helpful. Then the barista shared some history with me about the cafe and mentioned that she had Down's syndrome, like the namesake of the cafe. Great food and great staff!!

    Ryan D.

    When I heard about the concept for Gerry's Cafe, I was excited and wanted to support the restaurant. I got the opportunity to go the other day, and I was very impressed by the service and the level of professionalism shown. I ordered the hot dark chocolate and the Big Ed sandwich (turkey and bacon on sourdough bread). My mother came with me and ordered the grilled cheese sandwich. Both sandwiches were really good and use high quality ingredients. The food and drinks cost a little more, but it goes to support a good cause, so I was happy to pay a little extra. For dessert, I ordered a chocolate chip cookie and an apple cider duffin. These desserts were moist and flavorful. I highly recommend Gerry's Cafe and wish then many years of success!

    Cristel M.

    A hard-working staff and really nice menu, which includes a variety of drinks, pastries, sandwiches and more! Alison did a great job taking my order and double checking that all the details were correct. I love having a new coffee shop in the area, and love that it's a nonprofit. Wishing Gerry's Cafe and it's employees lots of success!

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    Megan C.

    It's natural to worry about the future when you're a parent. When you have a child with special needs, it's a whole different ballgame. Don't know what exactly the future holds for our son, but seeing people create opportunities in our town feels so good. I had a pumpkin latte (better than Starbucks!) and our kids had some bakery items-- they were all delicious! The menu has a ton of things to choose from and a great variety. Celebrate neurodiversity and support Gerry's Cafe, Brewing Opportunities. A lot of potential future employees are counting on you

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    Kristin C.

    This place is amazing! Fast service, delicious food, and very clean inside!! We love supporting this amazing place. The whole restaurant vibe is about inclusivity. The staff is very professional and hard working! It is a very personable experience.

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    11 months ago

    Very clean and good service. My iced latte, cold brew, and iced tea were all very good!

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    An extremely positive atmosphere, can't explain how happy the staff made us. The scones and coffee were great too

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    Great food and ambiance. So good to see people with many abilities contributing to the community!

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    3 years ago

    I like to work and make money. Cause I was hired in June cause I passed my test for the job.

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    You are a very good worker at Gerry’s Cafe!

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    Great place. Would recommend highly. Food was awesome and huge portions. Server was so friendly too.

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    We appreciate your 5 star review and look forward to seeing you again!

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