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Cafe Refrigerators: A GE Appliance Brand
A Guide to GE Cafe Refrigerators
7 Recommended Cafe Refrigerators
If you are in the market for a luxury refrigerator, you won’t find a more stylish option than a GE Cafe refrigerator. GE Cafe is one of GE’s trusted brands, which combines the innovative technology of its known for from its parent line with premium style, quality, and features. If you are looking for an impressive refrigerator that will make a statement in your kitchen and make everyday life more enjoyable, we’ll tell you why we recommend a Cafe refrigerator.
In this buyer guide, we will compare Cafe with GE’s other appliance brands, discuss the pros and cons of the Cafe refrigerator line, and recommend six of our favorite picks (plus one bonus pick!) from Fred’s Appliance.
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Shop NowCafe Refrigerators: A GE Appliance Brand
GE is home to a house of brands that includes GE, GE Profile, Cafe, and Monogram, among the most popular.
Among these different brands, GE is the standard, entry-level appliance line, while GE Profile is a more advanced mid-range series. Once you venture into GE Cafe and Monogram, you’re dealing with luxury appliance brands. If you are looking for the best in aesthetics, convenience, and technology, GE Cafe and Monogram are most likely to check off all the items on your wishlist. As you can probably guess, that also means Cafe and Monogram products are more expensive.
Cafe vs Other GE Brands
To fully appreciate GE Cafe refrigerator ratings, it’s worth comparing the brand to similar lines. Particularly GE, GE Profile vs Cafe refrigerator, and the GE Cafe vs Monogram refrigerator portfolios. To make things simple, we’re reviewing what our buyers care the most about, such as energy efficiency, style, price, and whether or not they are panel ready.
- Energy Efficiency: All four lines feature some ENERGY STAR certified refrigerators and some that are not. Energy efficiency does not depend on the brand as much as it does on the individual refrigerator. If you are an eco-minded shopper, you’ll need to research individual models.
- Style: All four brands offer multiple finishes, including some fingerprint and smudge resistant stainless steel finishes. Cafe stands apart from the crowd in terms of unique options. Cafe’s matte white and matte black refrigerator options with striking metal handles in a variety of finishes are truly stunning. Handles are available in brushed stainless, black, copper, and brass and flat black finishes.
- Price: The GE Cafe refrigerator price range spans from just over $3,000 to $10,000. GE refrigerators, on the other hand, are more affordable with prices starting just under $600 to $2500. GE Profile fridges range from just over $2,000 to just under $10,000. Meanwhile, GE Monogram refrigerators price anywhere between $4,400 to $13,000. GE Cafe, Profile, and Monogram are relatively similar in price with GE Monogram at the highest price point.
- Panel Ready: Some GE Monogram and GE Profile refrigerators are panel ready while GE Cafe does not currently offer any panel ready fridges.
- Commercial Grade Quality: GE Cafe and Monogram are designed with the intention to be used in either residential or commercial kitchens, so you know you are getting appliances made with quality, durable materials and innovative design.
A Guide to GE Cafe Refrigerators
We’ve reviewed the Café refrigerator collection, and this is what we’ve gathered.
Types of GE Cafe Refrigerators
Cafe refrigerators are available in all of the styles you expect, including French door, side by side, and bottom freezer refrigerators. In keeping with other luxury brands, they do not offer a top freezer option. There are counter depth and built in options available in both side by side and GE Cafe French door refrigerators. Cafe also offers a two drawer undercounter refrigerator, which are supplements to a main refrigerator or to a bar station.
Pros and Cons of GE Cafe Refrigerators
All that glitters isn’t gold, but in the case of Café fridges, there are still plenty or perks that make these appliances worth the money. Here’s the good…and the not so good.
Pros
✅ Luxury Brand: Cafe is a luxury brand with an entry point as low as $4,000. You can enjoy the stylish aesthetics and high-quality features of a Cafe refrigerator at a competitive luxury price point.
✅ Quad-Door Model: Among GE brands, Cafe is the only one to offer a quad-door model. This bottom freezer model differs from the typical pullout bottom drawer, instead featuring a freezer setup much more similar to that of a fridge. You’ll enjoy opening the doors and arranging your items in door bins, shelves, and drawers.
✅ Hot Water Dispenser: Some Cafe refrigerators feature a hot water dispenser so that you can get hot water for tea or a recipe. It’s a small detail, but buyers seem to love having it.
✅ Smart Features: Cafe refrigerators incorporate smart features, Wi-Fi connectivity, and connection with the SmartHQ app.
✅ Stylish Aesthetic with Copper Accents: Cafe is known for being stylish. We love the copper accents, customizable hardware finishes, and matte white and matte black options that take your kitchen style to the next level.
Cons
❌ Not So Cheap: This luxury brand comes with a high price tag, especially if you are in the market for a built-in refrigerator.
❌ No Panel Ready Options: If you want to integrate your refrigerator with your cabinetry beyond a counter depth option, Cafe does not offer panel ready models.
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7 Recommended Cafe Refrigerators
At Fred’s Appliance, you can find a rotating offer of promotions and rebates, which you can browse by brand. For more information on current Cafe promotions and rebates, click here. In the meantime, you can also check out these Cafe refrigerator reviews that showcase the best features from the brand.
Cafe 21.9 Cu. Ft. Stainless Steel Counter Depth Side by Side Refrigerator
Shop This Cafe Side by Side Refrigerator
This Cafe side by side refrigerator is counter depth so that it fits flush with surrounding cabinetry and creates a streamlined look in your kitchen. We love how Cafe refrigerators consistently combine beautiful form and ultra practical function to create top of the line refrigerators. This Cafe counter depth fridge features an advanced water filtration system, spill proof glass shelves, and a quick ice setting that functions 50% faster than the normal setting. For an organized freezer, there is a combination of shelves, spacious drawers, and door bins. Say goodbye to long-forgotten items getting lost in the depths of your fridge and freezer!
Featured Café CZS22MP2NS1 review: “Our new GE Cafe-line refrigerator is great. It's a high-quality appliance in materials, features, and looks. It works great and adds a little class to our kitchen. We are very happy with our purchase.”
Cafe 27.8 Cu. Ft. Stainless Steel French Door Refrigerator
Shop This Cafe French Door Refrigerator
This Cafe bottom freezer refrigerator is an ENERGY STAR certified refrigerator with smart features and WiFi connectivity. This Cafe 27.8 cu. Ft. French-door refrigerator with hot water dispenser provides precise temperature and measurements so you can prepare your favorite hot drinks at any time. You can even use your voice or smart device to preheat your water. You can also add the right amount of water to a recipe or your water bottle with the Precise Fill setting. TwinChill evaporators create separate climates in the fresh food and freezer sections so that each environment is suited to what you are storing. Finally, like all Cafe refrigerators, LED lighting illuminates everything in your refrigerator so you have easy access to all your favorite foods. It is available as a GE Cafe matte black refrigerator or Cafe white refrigerator, depending on the style of your kitchen.
Featured Cafe CFE28TP2MS1 review: “This fridge is a game-changer. It is so spacious with great lighting. It's easy to see everything and the ice cube and water maker is awesome. It makes hot water as well which is a great feature. Highly recommend!”
Cafe 27.4 Cu. Ft. Platinum Glass Smart French Door Refrigerator
Shop This Cafe Quad Door Refrigerator
This Cafe 27.4 cu. ft. smart quad-door refrigerator is an organizer’s dream. The refrigerator and bottom freezer compartments feature convenient shelves, drawers, tilt-out door bins, and even a slide out shelf. The humidity control system makes leafy green vegetables last two and a half times longer than standard vegetable drawers. If you are looking for a Cafe quad-door refrigerator that prioritizes convenience, this is a great option. The Auto Fill feature dispenses the right amount into your glass every time, and the Platinum Glass finish is easy to wipe clean.
Featured Cafe CQE28DM5NS5 review: “Exceeded my expectations. The glass front cleans easily and matched my other stainless steel CAFE appliances nicely. When you open door the back lite and dark accent shelves are very nice. Water and ice make work perfectly and the optional freezer refrigerator bottom right part of the refrigerator is very useful. Overall, would highly recommend this refrigerator to those looking for a very good product while adding a significant flare to the looks in your kitchen.”
Cafe 22.3 Cu. Ft. Platinum Glass Counter Depth French Door Refrigerator
Shop This Cafe Platinum Glass Refrigerator
This Cafe French door refrigerator is an ENERGY STAR certified fridge in an easy to clean Platinum Glass finish. The standout feature in this refrigerator is the convertible drawer with Soft Freeze, so that you can choose how you want to utilize the drawer. Five customized temperature settings include Soft Freeze, Meat, Beverage, Snacks, and Wine and range from 23 to 42 degrees. The full-width freezer drawer below features a three-level system of sliding shelves and trays that can even accommodate frozen flatbreads and pizzas. Like other Cafe refrigerators, this model features built in Wifi, a hands-free Auto Fill water dispenser, and an advanced humidity control system to keep your produce fresh for longer. This counter depth refrigerator also features a Turbo Cool setting, which you can access through the SmartHQ app for quick cooling.
Featured Cafe CXE22DM5PS5 review: “This GE Cafe is incredible. It is counter depth and is 1.5 cubic feet smaller than the fridge it replaces and yet, it stores so much more. The adjustable dividers in the drawers are pure genius, allowing each division of space to expand or contract as needed.”
Cafe 20.2 Cu. Ft. Stainless Steel Built In Bottom Freezer Refrigerator
Shop This Cafe Bottom Freezer Refrigerator
For a seamless and fully integrated look, choose this Cafe built in refrigerator. You can even customize hardware options to create a one-of-a-kind refrigerator that perfectly suits your kitchen. Inside, you’ll find bright LED lighting throughout and adjustable door bins that you can rearrange depending on what you need to store. An advanced temperature management system allows you to create the perfect environment for a variety of foods in different refrigerator zones. And unlike most bottom freezer refrigerator, this model comes with an additional middle drawer for great food storage flexibilty.
Cafe 28.6 Cu. Ft. Stainless Steel Smart Built In Side-by-Side Refrigerator
Shop This Cafe Built In Refrigerator
This Cafe built in refrigerator boasts more storage space than our last pick. In fact, it’s the most spacious refrigerator on our list! It sets the standard for luxury refrigerators with its sleek built in look, convenient technology features, and ample storage. The refrigerator drawers include settings for meat, produce, and citrus. Wire shelves in the freezer allow you to rearrange the design depending on what you want to store. We love the bright LED lighting and spill proof shelves that are so easy to clean. If you are looking for a Cafe side by side refrigerator with customizable hardware and all the classic features you’ve come to expect from Cafe–like hands-free Auto Fill and WiFi connectivity–then this is the fridge for you.
Featured Cafe CSB48YP2NS1 review: “I did a ton of research when I landed on the Cafe series. I love this fridge. I cook often and I keep a lot of fresh produce and this appliance can handle the load. It keeps produce fresh longer than many refrigerators. It has plenty of room for condiments, containers, juices, wine bottles. It holds it all and it's very organized. I also love how this appliance looks. It's professional while beautiful.”
Bonus: Cafe 5.7 Cu. Ft. Stainless Steel Refrigerator Drawers
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When you need extra storage, a Cafe undercounter refrigerator is the perfect solution. It is sleek, stylish, and functional. On the outside, you can choose stainless steel, matte black, or matte white and customize your hardware. On the inside, the stainless steel interior is beautiful and easy to clean, and the soft-close doors never make a sound. In terms of storage, an adjustable divider maximizes your flexibility, and this spacious undercounter refrigerator has room for everything from wine to produce to all your favorite snacks. You can store all your favorites at their ideal temperature thanks to an exact temperature control system.
Featured Cafe CDE06RP2NS1 review: “This unit is a big improvement over our former beverage refrigerator, particularly in terms of access to and visibility of the items inside. No more getting down on my knees to find what I'm looking for! The storage dividers are also very useful.”
Style-conscious buyers who are looking for a unique refrigerator that delivers on form and function will love Cafe refrigerators. They are more expensive than standard GE refrigerators, but their longevity and added features make them worth the splurge. If you still have questions or just want to lay your eyes on one of these beautiful refrigerators, visit one of Fred's Appliance Inland Northwest showrooms to browse in person.
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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!
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If you're looking for a great appliance shopping experience, shop refrigerators 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 with exploring the Café refrigerator line and all the other products from the luxury brand. Contact us today and discover the perfect appliance for your home.
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