Still our favorite in Cloudcroft. Service was MUCH better the last few times we've been here since the horrible way we were treated a few years ago. We even tried a few other places when up in CC, but they just didn't cut it. The only real complaint I have about this last visit, is that they claim that their potato chips are house made. Maybe they are, but they look and taste just like Lay's. When we first tried Dave's, when it was Dave's Pine Cone Cafe a few decades ago, they had house made chips, they looked nothing like these factory looking chips, and they were D-Licious!! Seems to me that they stopped making them for a time. I could be wrong. But now they've got these factory chips. Very disappointed. It'd also be nice if they used beef tallow, or even avocado oil to fry in. js read more

My food was really awful. The employees were nice but I cannot recommend Dave's Cafe at this time.

Worst fries I've ever seen. Mushy and just jammed in a paper wrapper so they came out in a potato blob.

Having just finished a meal here I am surprised at how negative (and almost vicious!) some of these reviews are. I had a burger. It was fine! Family had a Reuben, a veggie Philly, and Alex's special. All hit the spot, except the Philly was served in a hot dog bun and not a hoagie. The onion rings were an excellent upgrade. I'd stop in again! Staff seemed attentive and pleasant, but maybe it was because we were dining at 3pm and it was slower. Shrug. I find it hard to believe it could be so bad as to put this place on the wrong side of a 3 star review given this is a burger and beer joint in a mountain town. read more

Update: This place was closed for a little while because they were short staffed, they are also working on renewing their liquor license so no beer is being served at the moment. They still have live music and delicious food however! I love their BLT's, Meatball subs, and the Heartstopper burger is absolutely delicious and will satisfy even the biggest appetite. Their onion rings are so delicious, they remind me of Sonic onion rings which are my all time favorite. If you're not looking for beer and simply want a delicious meal then look no further. This place will satisfy. The place is clean and so are their bathrooms. A very chill place to have a nice ice cold beer and some yummy food. I absolutely love their French Dip Sandwich, it's delicious! Packed with roast beef, cheese and a delicious au jus sauce to dip it in. I also enjoy their Philly Cheesesteak and their Country Fried Chicken Sandwich. Both filling and tasty. When it comes to appetizers, you can't go wrong with their fried mushrooms. The service is good, the staff is friendly. Prices are comparable to others in the area. They do offer a variety of beers on tap, the selection changes periodically so it's a great place to try out something new. They also have beer on cans and bottles, as well as a nice selection of wines. This place has a very relaxed atmosphere, kid friendly. If you're hungry, give this place a try! Honestly, try their French Dip Sandwich! read more

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A bar and cafe. Burgers and fries with vegetarian options and salads. Good food, but nothing special. The list of on tap brews is varied and impressive. read more

Poor Service Poor Food Poor Management Service received an 18% tip , then did not deliver my order, about 30 feet from where I was waiting on their outdoor porch. Food was horrendous. Bread on my "Ruben Hamburger " was soaked through so thoroughly I almost used a spoon to eat the slop! Management forgot (the second year in a row) to renew the liquor license. A special kind of STUPID! No beer. read more

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Update. 8/30/23 Noticed the sign outside Daves today. Music 6pm -8pm T/W & sometimes weekends. Nice!!!! Decided to drop in for dinner and drinks with new friends i meet up here on the mountain top. Solo guitarist, music was nice and relaxing. Enjoyed it. Thks for having music. Next, a dancing place in Cloudcroft, please. Staff were on top of it. Moving about providing excellent service. read more

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Food was good, but service was extremely poor. They seem extremely short staffed which isn't completely their fault. We had to go up to the counter to ask for our ticket, and when we asked about the 18% gratuity fee notice on the menu she said there wasn't one and the menu was wrong. Then proceeded to charge us 18% for the gratuity fee without letting us see the ticket before we paid. They have a very diverse menu and everything came out fine, but there's just better places to eat nearby with much better service. read more

My favorite thing to eat @ Dave's is their French Toast. The bread they use is delicious and has the proper amount of crispness when you bite into it, while maintain a fluffy center. Burgers and the Reuben are also excellent choices. Good selection of cold craft beers, great prices, offers breakfast lunch and dinner and they have an ice cream shop in the same indoor shopping center. read more

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Food is good. But they lost their liquor license. Wings and burgers are top notch and I love their French fries.

Worst food I have had in a while. The food was under seasoned and the Mexican rice was place whit's rice undercooked. Service was nice!

They sure are trying so I give a lot of credit to them for it Huge menu that has something for everyone. A few hits and even more misses. Friendly service. read more

After a 10 mi hike this place hit the spot. They came thru with a cold beer and the most delicious well seasoned burger cooked to perfection. I ordered the Willy and it was delicious. I like that they leave it up to you to add mayo ketchup and mustard. The fries were good. My only gripe is they didn't have fried mushrooms which 8ve heard are delicious. They ran out so that says how popular they are. I enjoy the friendly service and hometown feel. You can't help but feel like family. Everyone in our group enjoyed their burgers. Will definitely stop again and hope I can get the mushrooms. read more

Dave's Cafe - Willy burger - Burgers Near Me - Cloudcroft, New Mexico

Good food -good service- not sure if you have your liquor license (back?) yet, but it wouldn't hurt to have some beer lol -thank you for being a Cloudcroft favorite! We all appreciate you!! read more

Was really tasty! Lots of parking availability. Kind staff, we got 2 burgers and a cheese quesadilla for our son :) really enjoyed!!

Got in to Cloudcroft on Sunday evening after a long day of driving. Checked into our room and got settled in. Before we knew it, it was almost 8 pm, and options are a bit limited in Cloudcroft on a Sunday night. Hit Dave's as it was closest, and we could not be happier with our decision. Bacon cheese burger for me with Chilli cheese tots on the side. My wife got a honey mustard chicken sandwich and fries. We split an order of cheese sticks. Service was quickn attentive and personable. Food was hot, flavorful, and reasonably priced. All in all a pleasant experience at the end of a long day. read more

We really enjoyed our meal here! Super quick service and stays open until 9 most nights. They have tons of different options - we tried the honey mustard chicken sandwich and the nachos. Exactly what we were looking for! read more

Lots of choices on the menu for all palates. Prices are very reasonable. Staff was prompt, attentive & friendly. We'd return if we go back to Cloudcroft. read more

Chuck was our waiter. We were a table of 11, he did an amazing job taking care of us. We ordered the fried asparagus, fried mushrooms, BBQ chicken burger, chile cheese burger, magic melt burger, Willie burger, garlic mushroom burger and the Billy Bob. Everything was so fresh and tastefully prepared! I have no complaints about this place. I am sad to see such few stars here. The fried asparagus was the best!!!Thank You Chuck for your excellent service! read more

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We had a great experience at Daves! We ordered tons of fried food and a sandwhich and it was DELICIOUS. We had never had fried asparagus before and wow, so tasty! Service was excellent Everyone was super friendly Lots of beer options ! read more

Dave's Cafe - Tots, medley of fried veggies and a veggie sandwhich - Burgers Near Me - Cloudcroft, New Mexico

Nice little local spot for good food and beer! We ate here twice while in Cloudcroft and had great service and meals both times. Good salads, burgers and sandwiches, and you have to get green Chile cheese fries or tots! read more

Dave's Cafe - Green Chile Cheese Tots - Burgers Near Me - Cloudcroft, New Mexico

The cashier asking me if I was a local and told me I couldn't dine in when I said yes :( The salad was pretty decent for what it was tho read more

Dave's Cafe was one of the eateries off highway 82 in Cloudcroft serving pub food. The place was busy for a weeknight which is generally a good sign. Our waiter mentioned the soda machine was down so there was no soda available. Not a big deal since I don't drink it these days. They were also out of nachos which was my first choice for dinner. I ended up ordering a couple of appetizers: fried asparagus and fried pickles for the table to share. I ordered the garlic parmasean wings and a lemonade. Other drinks were still available and they had a full bar as well. The kitchen was cranking out food in a very efficient manner and often times faster than what the waiter can handle. Don't expect much when it comes to silverware and plates. It's not fine dining here and most items were served in plastic containers with disposable utensils. Service was okay as our drinks were refilled and we got to-go containers for our leftovers. Credit cards are accepted and you pay at the counter. What I find a little irritating is the tipping percentages on their Square payment system are 20%, 25%, and 30%. read more

Dave's is a solid cafe any day of the week. They are known for their burgers, specifically the green chili cheese burger, and rightfully so! But most of the time I get tacos, loaded nachos, or--the wings! YES! The wings are dialed in, and not to be skipped. Lynn, the woman behind the bar, guarantees a rotating tap and tries hard to keep a wide variety of local and regional brews, and always has at least 10 to 15 choices available. I especially appreciate that she routinely stocks porters and stouts, plus, she guarantees a cider of some kind. And her selections are not experimental! No! She knows what her customers like and makes sure it's available. I eat at Dave's as often as possible, and I'm always greeted by a smile and a bit of carefree banter. Can't get enough! read more

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Great sandwiches and burgers. Hours are open longer for a sleepy mountain town. The ambiance was casual and clean.

Good food all around. Had lunch one day and breakfast the next. Friendly staff. Good stuff. Coffee a little weak

Hit or miss... like the reviews state. First time food and service was great. Second visit, the waitress slapped the menu on the bar next to me after I explained that I wanted what I had the last time. Apparently what I had the first time was incorrect. That's fine, but I will never tip a server who slaps anything right next to me. Too bad....the cook was excellent. read more

Unfortunately everything was well done ... dry and well done ... fries cost extra & wee definitely not worth it ... bacon cheeseburger was thin and well well done ... looks like they forgot the fries in the oil and the burger on the grill. Not recommended ... read more

My first visit to Dave's Cafe was in late July. I drove into town late in the afternoon and sat at the bar where I had a Patty Melt and a stout beer. Both were ok, although the burger had that frozen patty taste, but it was a decent meal in a quiet place. Ha. I suggested this place hoping it would be quieter than the brewpub down the street where we had been the night before and badly disappointed. The Cafe was quiet, but getting seated, having our order taken, and having someone bring us our beers took much longer than usual. It was a Saturday afternoon. Since we wanted alcohol, we could not sit in the ice cream room across the hall. We sat at a table for six and were told we could be asked to move if a group larger than three came in. We agreed to that. The problem really began when my gluten-intolerant friend ordered a dish she was told was gluten free, but then she got the dish and it had fried tortilla chips, which she can't have. Back to the kitchen that food went, and more waiting ensued. Two of us were already done with our burgers when her platter finally arrived. We never were asked for refills. Service was below par. We ended up spending OVER TWO HOURS for our meal! Then, when we paid by credit card, the screen defaulted to 20%, 25% and 30% tip. I took offense to that and tipped my customized tip. Our experience did not merit even a 15% tip. read more

Our waitress was amazing but the female manager was EXTREMELY rude and unprofessional. The food came out overly greasy and was just not all that great. Reading some of the reviews, seems like the manager has a problem being polite and professional. Maybe she needs to find a job that doesn't deal with the general public. I definitely will never go back and will let all my friends and family know as well. read more

Terrible service. 3 of 4 orders were completely wrong. Waitress had said they could make a chicken cheesesteak which came out as beef. Waitress got the manager who said too bad. When we asked for a menu (well over 2 hours before closing) to order something else we were told the kitchen is closed. Manager wanted us to pay for all the wrong orders too. So we left. Incompetent service and beyond rude manager lady. Manager lady is possibly racist as they did this to the only non-white person in our group. 0 stars if I could. read more

The burgers were very good and the fried mushrums were amazing but the chips were not that good as I hoped.

Came in with high hopes for some local grub and relaxed ambiance. Sat at the bar for lunch and waited and waited for staff to take our order. She was too busy chatting up with ppl at the end. We let them know we had to be on our way soon and was told our food would 'probably' be ready-if not they would make it to go. We've been here over 45 mins and were just told "it's almost done". How long does It take to make a chicken and a chicken fried steak sandwich? It wasn't busy, there were open tables and bar seats. Food was decent when we finally got it. Had to ask 2x for a to-go. No sense of urgency or engagement with customers. Too bad. read more

Dave's Cafe - BBQ Chicken Breast Sandwich w bacon - Burgers Near Me - Cloudcroft, New Mexico

Great hometown people Patty melt to die for!!!! I e cream bar plus an alcohol bar Great atmosphere read more

We went here to get lunch because our bbq place was closed on Thursday, and we were hungry. My partner and I both ordered the croissant. I had it with turkey, he with roast beef. It wasn't much to write home about, but we were hungry. The fries were not cooked through, so i bit into a couple of raw ones. Yikes. Service was ok. We ordered to go and it was ready in 15 minutes. By that time, our friends who had arrived there before us and sat at a table, didn't even have their drinks. Yikes. the hallway to the register could use more light. The whole place could use more light, it felt like I had walked into a poorly lit dungeon, with 1970s table cloths. Maybe we'll give this place another try next time we're in Cloudcroft. read more

We ordered the green chile burger and homemade plain fries and a half Charlie salad--the food was really excellent, the prices reasonable )especially compared to other restaurants in Cloudcroft!) and the service was great! The half salad (which was a large plate!) had pecans, apples, peppers, fresh greens, real bacon, flavorful tomatoes, and cranberries--full of vegetables! The burger was perfectly cooked and served on a brioche bun. Because the restaurant is separated on partitioned rooms it's not too loud. We got there before the lunch crush. Wish we'd discovered Dave's at the beginning of our trip instead of the end! read more

Honestly there's not many eateries in Cloudcroft, especially in the off season. Fortunately you can find a good meal and gentle atomsphere at Dave's. Great service, staff was "on it". Food was above par for sure. Great coffee and a few brews on tap. Good 'ole food. read more

Dave's Cafe - deco - Burgers Near Me - Cloudcroft, New Mexico

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My husband had the wings & their homemade ranch for dipping & really liked it. I had the veggie Philly, which was seasoned nicely & featured crisp veggies. Only downside was that they serve you plastic utensils instead of metal. read more

This spot is serving meal kits during COVID-19. I opted to eat outside at the restaurant. Read less service and undercooked delivery. I ordered the Reuben Berger Melt with garlic fries and a Root-beer. The sandwich was okay except they forgot the Thousand Island dressing, both for me and the table next to me. And I'm not sure whose fries were delivered because mine had no hint of garlic and they were way undercooked. Think of a soft noodle and add lots of grease. I had to ask them to clean my table, there was a little snack there but I'm not sure what it was and a tip too but l left them for my server. When the food was delivered it was encased in a styrofoam container wrapped in a plastic bag. No catsup, no napkins, and I already mentioned no 1000 Island dressing. I was very hungry and my choices very limited (COVID-19) so I ate but the food was unremarkable. McDonalds serves the same food for 75% less and it's tasty. read more