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Cafe Appliances: The Complete Brand Guide

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At a Glance:

Café’s Appliance Collections

Pros and Cons of Cafe Appliances

Cafe Refrigerators

Cafe Cooking Appliances

Cafe Dishwashers

Cafe Range Hoods

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Cafe appliances, part of the GE family, are all about combining style with top-notch features. While GE offers a wide range of appliances, Cafe stands out with its modern design and luxury feel. Consumers love both the look and performance of these appliances. If you're thinking about a complete kitchen makeover, Cafe even offers matching appliance sets.

And for those comparing Cafe vs Monogram appliances, here's a tip: while Monogram leans more towards luxury, Cafe brings together the best of style and everyday function.

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Cafe Refrigerators

Transforming kitchen spaces into gourmet cooking spaces, Cafe refrigerators take the familiarity of GE appliances and amps them up with exclusive finishes and features for a price between. $3,000 and $11,130. The brand offers three fridge styles: French door, side by side, and bottom freezer refrigerators. Along with models in 36”, 42”, and 48” widths, buyers can also explore built-in Café refrigerators alongside freestanding models.


Across the series, Cafe introduces unique features like customizable handles and finishes, giving consumers the freedom to choose colors ranging from matte white to brushed bronze, ensuring a fit for every kitchen's style.

Cafe French Door Refrigerators

A GE Cafe refrigerator with a French door configuration is both stylish and immensely practical. On the modest end of the spectrum, Cafe French door refrigerators provide nearly 19 cubic feet of capacity, but from there, buyers can explore models with plenty of food storage—up to nearly 28 cubic feet!

✔ Featured Cafe French Door Refrigerator: Café™ 27.8 Cu. Ft. Stainless Steel French Door Refrigerator

Front view of the Café CFE28TP2MS1 French door refrigerator

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This French door refrigerator with 27.8 Cu. Ft. of storage adds a touch of elegance with three different finishes that complement any modern kitchen. Beyond its sleek design, the adjustable hot water dispenser caters to various needs, and Wi-Fi connectivity offers convenient control through voice or devices.

The Precise Fill feature ensures accurate water pours, while bright LED lighting showcases every item inside. Plus, with the TwinChill™ evaporators, your groceries stay fresher for longer. All in all, it's not only a stylish addition to your kitchen but also a real game-changer in keeping food at its best. (Save more when you buy this model in a Cafe appliance package!)

Featured Cafe CFE28TP2MS1 review: Honestly, I had never thought that having hot water in a fridge would be such a boon, but it really is. Being able to set the temperature perfectly for a given tea is handy, and especially so when you're able tell the fridge from your app that you need that hot water soon. Will never get another brand of fridge but Cafe so long as they keep making them.”

Café Side-by-Side Refrigerators

Cafe side by side refrigerator models are epitomes of symmetry and elegance. They offer a clear demarcation between the freezer and the refrigeration units, facilitating organized storage. You’ll find Café’s biggest refrigerators in this category with side by side fridges between 36” and 48” wide. While prices for the lineup range between $3,400 and $11,130, climate control, smart features, and thoughtful shelving and bin reflect what you’re paying for.

✔ Featured Cafe Side by Side Refrigerator: Café™ 29.6 Cu. Ft. Stainless Steel Built In Side-by-Side Refrigerator

 Front view of the Café CSB48WP2NS1 side by side refrigerator

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You’ll be pressed to find another refrigerator with as much capacity as this Café side by side refrigerator with nearly 30 cubic feet of space to store all your home’s favorite foods. Its shiny stainless steel finish is eye-catching, but it's the smart features that shine. With voice control options like Alexa and Google Assistant, it's easy to give commands, according to Cafe appliances reviews and users who give this setup 5 stars. And with WiFi and app features, you can easily manage settings on the go. We recommend this high-end refrigerator for homeowners looking for the luxury kitchen experience from a brand that’s trusted by consumers and experts alike.

Featured Café CSB48WP2NS1 review: This Cafe refrigerator has the look and features of other built ins costing thousands more. We made the right choice for our new home.”

Cafe Bottom Freezer Refrigerators

Exclusively available as built-in fridges, the Cafe bottom freezer refrigerator lineup makes it easy to organize and access frozen foods with a bottom drawer freezer. Café currently only manufactures 36” bottom freezer refrigerators with prices between $8,900 and $10,000.

Cafe Counter Depth Refrigerators

If the look of an integrated refrigerator appeals to you, but the cost to install and for the actual appliance is a tradeoff, then a Cafe counter depth refrigerator is a great alternative. These models don’t sit completely flush with cabinetry, but with depths between 26” and 30”, they tuck in far better than standard freestanding refrigerators. Even better, Café offers a decent selection of counter depth fridges with prices starting around $3,000 up to $4,200.

Cafe Built-In Refrigerators

For those seeking a high-end experience, a Cafe built in refrigerator provides it with precision cooling and an impeccable fit within kitchen modules. These are by far the most expensive Café refrigerators, starting at $9,000 for its most affordable option up to $11,130 for its largest 48” refrigerator. As an added perk, each Café built in refrigerator comes with Wi-Fi standard to seal the luxury experience.

Café Cooking Appliances

Cafe's cooking appliance line showcases a perfect balance of form and function, with each appliance thoughtfully designed to meet contemporary culinary needs. The category is home to a number of Café’s biggest innovations, like Advantium Technology in select ovens and dual element cooking rings, among other top-of-the-line features cooks will love.

Cafe Ranges

One of the most successful lines from Café is hands down its series of ranges. Fashioned with beautiful finishes and builds, Café ranges come in freestanding, slide in, and pro-style options to the content of home cooks of every skill level. Café is also the first in the industry to offer a six-burner 30” gas range, allowing users to do even more with their space. Explore the entire lineup to find double oven ranges, dual fuel stoves, Inspiral burner technology, and more from this exciting series of cooking appliances with prices ranging between $2,900 and $12,600.

✔ Featured Cafe Range: Café™ 30" Stainless Steel Freestanding Electric Range

Front view of the Café CHS950P2MS1 range

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This Cafe oven range is a game-changer in the kitchen. No more hard scrubbing with its self-cleaning feature. The automatic convection conversion gives you perfectly cooked dishes, while other features like the hidden bake element add precision to your cooking.

The LED display is sleek and helps with functions like delay baking and the handy steam oven feature. And with Wi-Fi and voice controls, it's perfect for today's tech-savvy cook. This oven is a shining example of what Cafe brings to the table.

Featured Café CHS950P2MS1 review: I love love love the double oven, and the induction stove is insanely fast and responsive. Super happy with this purchase and only regret not doing it sooner!”

Cafe Cooktops

Offered in both gas and electric fuel sources, Cafe cooktops come in standard sizes of 30" and 36". Their precise simmering feature stands out, ensuring delicate dishes are prepared perfectly. Depending on the number of burners, features, and finish, the price can range from $2,000 to $5,000.

✔ Featured Cafe Cooktop: Café™ 36" Stainless Steel Induction Cooktop

Overhead view of the Café CHP90362TSS 36” induction cooktop

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This Café 36” induction cooktop is a standout in a lineup of high-performance cooking appliances. It offers more than just heating—it ensures every meal is cooked perfectly with Precision Temperature Control and the adaptive cooking of induction. Its energy-efficient LED lights set the right mood in the kitchen, while the synchronized fan keeps things smooth.

Cleaning up is a breeze thanks to its easy-clean surface, which is made in a unique silver finish that adds a dash something different that sets it apart from other cooktops. And with guided cooking, it's not just for pros—even beginners can whip up gourmet dishes on this Cafe cooktop.

Featured Café CHP90362TSS review: Performs as I expected. Easy to adjust temperature and no scorching the food as I did with my gas cook top.”

Cafe Rangetops

Cafe rangetops boast high-BTU burners and precise controls with a more pronounced look than cooktops. They're accentuated by robust knobs, which come in six exclusive finishes that work with a variety of kitchen designs. With their beefier builds and additional features, Café rangetops price between $4,000 and $4,775.

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Cafe Wall Ovens

Ranging in sizes from 27" to 30", Cafe ovens are recognized for their convection capabilities, providing even heat distribution. They feature intuitive touch controls and smart functionality. Café also offers unique configurations for all types of kitchens. Looking or something with personality? Consider a Café French door oven. Want power and flexibility? A Café Advantium oven has five cooking modes in a single appliance with powerful output with even results. Aside from features, homeowners will also love the designer look Café ovens present with stapes like stainless steel finishes as well as matte finishes and customizable hardware.

Wall ovens from GE Cafe appliances prices can start around $3,100, and stretch up to $7,445, depending on the features and size.

✔ Featured Café: Café™ Minimal 30" Platinum Glass Electric Built In Single Oven

 Front view of the Café CTS70DM2NS5 wall oven

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With built-in WiFi and the SmartHQ App, this Café oven from the Minimalist collection offers a connected cooking experience made for the modern cooker. The first thing you’ll notice is its shiny platinum glass finish, a Café exclusive that not only adds a touch of detail that looks gorgeous but is also easier than cleaning stainless steel surfaces.

Trying to keep it healthy? No problem! With its Air Fry feature that delivers tasty results without the extra grease, you can create your favorite entrées and snacks with minimal oil and major results. And with the Cafe Appliances Kitchen app and a smooth roller rack, it makes every step of cooking a breeze.

Featured Café CTS70DM2NS5 review: “I've been really enjoying learning all of the features and functions of my new oven. The other day, I baked bread, and the proofing feature was fantastic. My bread rose beautifully. My sons enjoyed setting up the touchpad to show different pictures from all over the world. if he eats a pizza, great with the air fryer mode, and I love the preset programs. I have not yet used the scan feature or some of the other features but so far it's been a great experience.”

Cafe Dishwashers:

Cafe dishwashers introduce homeowners to a blend of advanced features and aesthetics. Topping the list of its technological marvels is the Sanitize feature, offering more than mere cleaning: It promises germ-free dishes. Couple that with the convenience of built-in Wi-Fi, and users can effortlessly manage cycles on the go.

As for aesthetics? Cafe doesn’t hold back. From classic stainless steel to matte black, and even a sophisticated matte white, there's a shade to fit every kitchen motif. In terms of investment, anticipate a price bracket between $1,200 to $2,500, a clear reflection of the brand's premium offerings.

✔ Featured Cafe Dishwasher: Café™ 24" Stainless Steel Built In Dishwasher

Front view of the Café CDT845P2NS1 dishwasher

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Looking for sleek and smart in your appliances? This beauty from Café checks those boxes and more. For starters, we’re big fans of the Ultra Wash & Dry feature, which ensures dishes come out spotless. And points also go toward the loading ease with a dynamic dishwasher rack system that can fit dishes of all sizes easily, and it cleans utensils with special jets. Plus, the Sanitize option wipes out nearly all bacteria, all while operating at a silent 45 dba noise rating.

Featured Café CDT845P2NS1 review: I can fit all my dishes inside at the same time- including large pan lids, plates, and bowls- all items I've had to hand wash prior to this dishwasher because they didn't fit. In addition, they are pristine! So happy!”

Cafe Range Hoods

Nestled within the spectrum of Cafe appliances, Cafe range hoods offers both adaptability and elegance. With widths from 20" to 48", Café kitchen venitlation systems accommodate varied kitchen layouts. A highlight is their ultra-quiet ventilation ensures the kitchen's serenity isn't disrupted.

Aesthetically, choices range from sleek stainless steel to chic matte finishes, making them a design centerpiece. GE Cafe range hoods typically fall within a mid to high-end price bracket, with prices starting around $375 and up to $2,400.

✔ Featured Cafe Range Hood: Café™ 30" Stainless Steel Wall Mount Glass Canopy Chimney Hood

Front view of the Café CVW73012MSS 30” chimney range hood

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We love a good design, and this chimney range hood with a mix of metal and glass has all the elements to be called luxury. This Café range hood has a strong 350-CFM venting system that quickly clears kitchen air. Adjust the fan's speed based on your cooking across four settings, then use the halogen lightings to create ambience or help out with cooking tasks. This model can be installed in ducted and non-ducted venting options for greater versatility.

Pros and Cons of Cafe Appliances

We can confidently say the GE Café line offers a fresh spin on the appliance world with trendy designs matched by powerful and innovative features homeowners want. If you’re shopping in the mid- to high-end appliance range, Café is a highly recommended brand. With that said, here are the major takeaways you need to know before you buy.

Pros:

✅ Café integrates smart tech, enhancing ease and convenience.

✅ Their appliances showcase a modern, sophisticated look.

✅ The wide variety of Cafe appliance colors allows homeowners to match their unique kitchen styles.

✅ They're renowned for consistent, long-lasting function.

Cons:

✖ The innovative features and designs come at a cost is the primary Cafe appliances con.

✖ Advanced tech features might require some getting used to for some users.

Café stands out as a beacon of innovation and elegance. Ideal for those who yearn for a blend of state-of-the-art technology with refined aesthetics, Café is the go-to brand for modern enthusiasts.

Wonder where to buy Café appliances? For residents of the inland Northwest, the answer is clear: Fred’s Appliance. We’re not just any store—we’re aa promise of genuine products, impeccable service, and the assurance of getting the best from Café's collection. Trust Fred’s—because every kitchen deserves nothing less than the best.

Why Trust Fred’s Appliance?

Fred's Appliance is the go-to store for all your appliance needs in the inland Northwest area. Established in 1962, Fred's Appliance has been serving customers for over five decades and counting. With an experienced and knowledgeable staff, Fred's provides a welcoming atmosphere that helps customers find the best product to fit their needs, budget, and lifestyle.

When you shop with Fred's Appliance, you can be sure that you're getting the best brands at the best prices. In our store, you will find a variety of refrigerators, ranges, wall ovens, cooktops, dishwashers, and more. We also carry washers and dryers in both front-load and top-load styles. Not only are we dedicated to providing an unbeatable selection of appliances, but we are equally committed to the local community. We proudly support many charitable organizations throughout Washington, Idaho, and Montana. When you shop at Fred's Appliance, you're not only getting a great product but helping out your neighbors too!

Shop Café Appliances at Fred’s Appliance

If you're looking for a great appliance shopping experience, shop luxury appliances online or visit one of our showrooms in Washington, Idaho, or Montana to see what a difference buying locally with an experienced retailer makes. Our appliance experts will be happy to help you explore the luxury of Café appliances even further. Contact us today and discover the perfect appliance for your home.

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