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    Lovelock Cafe

    3.8 (22 reviews)
    Open • 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed

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    Nachos.

    Food just tastes like they went shopping at the managers special section of Safeway. I feel like I'm in a clinic waiting room while in here. I mean it is Lovelock You could maybe season the food to make it better. I've never had dirty dish tasting radishes until here.

    Sausage and eggs breakfast
    Connie H.

    We were the only eaters for a late breakfast so the food came quickly. It was filling and tasted good. Our Tobasco sauce bottle was empty so I asked for another bottle. The server said she hoped they had some but was able to find a bottle. After serving us, the server went outside to water the flowers. We were never offered refills of coffee so my husband went to the counter, and the cook gladly helped us. The cafe is clean so that was a plus.

    Chips were average at best, but the margaritas and salsa were excellent!
    Andrew C.

    Traveling through Nevada and stopped in the lovely town of Lovelock looking for a nice place to eat. Found this little diner and couldn't be happier. Wonderfully flavorful and perfectly prepared 8oz steak, chile relleno and very tasty salsa. Nice comfortable, clean seating, good for large groups and families. The service in particular was outstanding. We loved our waitress Mel(?), hope we got her name correct - she's from Seattle - she was super friendly, attentive and made great margaritas! Apparently her daughter makes great sourdough as well, so the next time we're through we'll have to stop by and get some. Can highly recommend this as a nice relaxing place to get good food at a good price!

    A framed picture of a rustic wooden cabin with an old wagon and a small bronze statue of a cowboy riding a bucking horse.
    Ryan W.

    Stopped in Lovelock and found exactly what I needed: a café untouched by the plastic gloss of chain diners. The walls carry the story -- framed photos of weathered cabins, wagon wheels, and ranch relics, paired with little bronze cowboys frozen mid-ride. It all anchors you to the place before you've even tasted the coffee. No tacky jukebox -- just a modest and real Bluetooth speaker humming old country songs, your server is also your DJ. It sets the right tone: unpretentious, steady, familiar. The French toast came golden, bacon crisp, scrambled eggs hearty -- exactly the breakfast you want before pointing east into the desert. Nothing showy, just real food served with quiet confidence. This place feels genuine. Not curated, not themed, but lived-in -- a little pocket of Americana holding its ground on the long highway.

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    Marc S.

    Went for breakfast this morning. It was as great as dinner. Had the huavos ranchero and my friend had an awesome sandwich Hers loaded with bacon and a perfect egg all on some fresh sourdough bread Mine was spot on with a good serving of beans and cook perfect as well

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    Joanne was a great server. Excellent authentic Mexican food the chili cheese Renino with beef enchilada made for a great plate recommended.

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    Service was ok, but waitress seemed a little distant and put off. Food was pretty good for a small town but not amazing. Will try again.

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    The service was suspended and very friendly. The food was good and very tasty. I highly recommended stopping by.

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    The burger was good but the Mexican food is not. We ordered enchiladas and macho burrito.

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    Honestly I truly wanted to enjoy this place. The pico and salsa brought to the table were amazing…read more The restaurant was clean and beautifully decorated. Our server had a lot of tables, and I think that's why our service ended up being sub par. We were the only table in the entire restaurant that didn't have waters brought to us. Our food took over 30 minutes to come out, and I absolutely don't mind, but it took 15 minutes and 3 attempts at calling my service over to get another beer. The food was great. I did ask for a spicy salsa and they brought me mild which is fine. Overall, I know what it's like to be an overwhelmed server, and the food was good. The flavors were definitely there. I went back again as I'm in town for a horse show and we are close by. The service was definitely better tonight. Jose is AMAZING!! I also had the servers whip me up a shrimp dish that was a mix of spicy and garlicky and they killed it. SO DELICIOUS!! The flavors were authentic and just in every bite. I would definitely come back!

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    Late post 7/22 - lunch…read more We frequent this restaurant from time to time and are usually served by Rufino, who is absolutely amazing. On this visit, however, Genaro was our server, and he was just as friendly, attentive, and funny. He made our lunch even more enjoyable. My friends hadn't been here in a while, but we all left happy with our meals. We each ordered one of the lunch specials: the taco & enchilada combo, the chile relleno, and the tamale & taco combo. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and satisfying. I also like taking advantage of their drink specials, and my family never skips their delicious cheese crispy appetizer--it's always a favorite! If you haven't been here yet, it's definitely worth a visit. Whether you're stopping in for lunch or dinner, it's a great option with good food and friendly service.

    I have eaten here twice within three weeks. The first time my friend and I were raving about the…read moretortilla chips, salsa, and a delicious slaw dip, even before our meals came. Portions were generous. Everything was fresh, the cheese delicious, and the seasonings out of this world. I said then that I would gladly drive from Reno to Fernley any time I had an excuse to come here. Today, a different friend handed me an excuse. Two bites into her chile relleno she (a professional chef) looked up at me and said, "Oh, yeah!" The the people were nice, the dining room was very clean, the ambiance cheerful, (tables and booths), and the restroom spotless. I'll be back!

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