Gateway Cafe

I've been staying here for years now. It's usually a great experience. Cute cafe and cute little store. Went up for a birthday weekend and scheduled a room for a Saturday. Decided last minute to see if they had an opening for Friday night as well. They did not which was understandable since it was a weekend and a last minute request. I was told we could check in Saturday at 1. Got there at one and the gal who was supposed to clean showed up to work late and didn't start cleaning our room until then. The guy who checked us in didn't really know what was going on or why we were waiting for ever Which again... was fine we just went fishing and waited. Got back, got the keys, was told there is a leather fly swatter in the room please don't take it. NEVER saw the fly swatter didn't think anything of it. Went to pee, there was poop stains and dirty toilet paper in the toilet. Didn't say anything cause we were only using the room to sleep in as our friends were up the road at woodhead. They have very nice and clean restrooms. Stayed the night and left early cause someone was sick. Weeks later we see there is an extra charge for $60 bucks. So we called to see why. One lady then told us the extra charge was for taking the fly swatter. Then they said a towel was missing. THEN they said for a cancelation fee because we were scheduled 2 nights. They keep their reservations in a calendar on the desk and we clearly saw our name down for one night and the man checking us in only discussed the one night so that is what we payed for when we were there. Why would we have not paid for the second night when we paid when we got there? They don't really seem to know why they charged us extra stayed completely silent for a minute then said... yeah there's nothing we can do. So called the bank to dispute it and they needed further clarification on what the charges were for. Called them back cause we were still confused on WHY we were being charged extra. The lady who answered was super irritated that I was asking and why I wanted to know why they charged me an extra 60 dollars 2 weeks after we were there. She said for damage and cancelation fee then hung up on us. I'm super disappointed and saddened that somewhere I love going and somewhere I've always made a point to buy from in support of a small town store, would react or treat us this way. Also spent over 100 bucks in hats and fishing gear this trip in this store. Never once was I rude on the phone, still don't know where their fly swatter or towel are. Still don't know what damage was done and the disrespectful attitude we got for simply wanting a clear answer is super frustrating and hurtful. Will never stay here again and will never refer my friends to stay.

I love this place. The coffee is great and the people are so nice. I love to go here to study and read.

I've been coming here once a year for the past three year during the Mule Deer Hunting Season, and the service is pretty good. They seem to have all the essentials when it comes to fishing Brownlee Reservoir.

The food is simple and good. Hamburgers, fries, chicken fingers, milkshakes, sandwiches, etc.

Beer and drinks are fairly priced, and if you choose to drink it there while watching a little football, they are cool with it.

The service is good and the people are fun to chat with. I like this place every time I go.

You can also rent a place to stay for around $30/night. Single bed and a restroom. All you need when your trying to kill a big one.

The food and service are outstanding. The owners are friendly and accommodating. The prices are fair and the beer is cold. I recommend the breakfast omelet and the Hells Canyon burger with fries. The whole family works hard to make your food and service "down home." I love this place.

Been coming here since 2008 camping and fishing. Love Terri and Lamar. Food is always hot and yummy. Love the Hells Canyon Burger and fries...and the beans are delicous. Friendly and great to chat with. The store has everything you need to whack a big one or catch some fish...and the beer is cold too. Great mom and pop store like the ones that make rural America great.

Gas is outrageously expensive, but without any competition nearby that can be expected. Food was meh. Half the stuff on the menu wasn't available.