Overview

Ludlow Cafe stands as a nostalgic gem on Route 66, offering a hearty taste of Americana. Patrons rave about its authentic diner atmosphere, highlighted by charming brick and stone décor. The cafe specializes in classic comfort food, with standout dishes like the homemade biscuits and gravy, and the beloved chili cheese omelette, which many reviewers enjoyed. Breakfast is served all day, ensuring there's never a rush to savor scrumptious options.

Customers appreciate the attentive service, with staff like Michelle receiving special mentions for their hospitality. The clean facilities and ample parking make it a convenient stop for travelers. While some noted price surcharges for eggs, overall, the portion sizes and quality of food more than compensate. From succulent burgers to tantalizing pies, Ludlow Cafe invites everyone to indulge in its hearty offerings—a must-visit when crossing the vast California desert.


Additional

Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Outdoor seating
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
No delivery
Highlights
Fast service
Serves great coffee
Serves great dessert
Popular for
Popular for breakfast
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves coffee
Serves comfort food
Serves healthy options
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Dining options
Serves breakfast
Serves brunch
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Serves dessert
Seating
Amenities
Bar on site
Toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Historic
Crowd
Good for groups
Popular with tourists
Planning
Doesn't accept reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs available
Kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking

Customer Reviews & Ratings

Dzmitry Mik
Aug 24,2025
4/5
Very authentic old school cafe. Animals are allowed inside. Good choice when traveling through desert during summer time. Be aware of elevated eggs price surcharges $1.99/egg.
jeffcp1
Aug 24,2025
5/5
After I say 30 years plus of driving to laughlin NV, we decided to stop by the Ludlow Cafe. I really liked the old brick and stone construction of the cafe, which brings a real sense of nostalgia and simplicity. The food is moderately priced and plentiful.
Dave W
Aug 24,2025
5/5
It's a nice cafe right on Route 66 and just off of 40. Michelle took care of us. The homemade biscuits and gravy (breakfast served all day) are delicious. The homemade pies are tasty, too! I went with the banana cream. It was a good choice. Highly recommend.
Colin Postance
Aug 24,2025
5/5
had a great chili cheese omelette there this morning with sausage and gravy Service was great Restrooms were clean Did have toilet seat covers Lots of parking
Marlboro Marty
Aug 24,2025
5/5
The food was excellent. Hash browns were done correctly. I liked the decorations in the restaurant. However, I wish there was better lighting in the restroom. Even still I'd definitely come back.
Kevin Sørensen
Aug 24,2025
5/5
It was great to find this place! Nice food and very kind staff. The food was not expensive, It was homemade and they even had gluten free options!
Yvette Solano
Aug 24,2025
5/5
Traveling home and spotted this cute little cafe, customer service was great! Food was amazing! I highly recommend this place. It’s in the middle of nowhere but a must visit

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Location

Hours

Monday 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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