Cafe cuisine: the best places to taste it in Elk Rapids

4 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Planetary Coffee
Planetary Coffee
98/100 (99 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Cafe
Drinks
"Great coffee shop we found on a trip to Torch Lake area. Highly..."
John Duncan
"My wife and I come here on our 1-2x/year trips to the Traverse City area, and we love Planetary Coffee! We found them last year and since then we..."
Josh McCullough
"Lovely little coffee spot! Drinks were delicious and creative. Owners are super friendly. My toddler and I watched them make a few drinks and you can..."
Erin Steffen
"I’m not a regular coffee drinker whatsoever, but I live a few blocks from Planetary Coffee and decided to give it a try today. The coffee I..."
Kaid Brookshire
"Very nice little establishment, with super friendly folks. The usual straightforward coffee offerings, and some interesting specialty drinks--tried..."
Corinthe Mae
"Amazing little coffee shop tucked away from big city life in the quite town of Elk Rapids Michigan... However, there coffee shop is hip and trendy..."
Whitney Paige
"So happy to have Planetary in Elk Rapids - excellent coffee and teas. The best oat milk lattes and matcha I’ve ever had! It’s super cute, and the..."
Kelsey Corp
"A wonderful spot that’s well worth the drive from Traverse City. It’s obvious that so much thought and care has gone into every aspect of..."
scott s.
"Mega cute coffee shop in a converted house! Some patio seating, but lots of tables inside with wi fi and outlets. Tea and espresso drinks both fab,..."
August Hastings
"The evil bee is my absolute favorite espresso drink - whenever I can, I stop in. The people there are amazing and wonderful to talk with, the space..."
Kristen Hasbrouck
Harbor Cafe'
Harbor Cafe'
94/100 (358 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Omelette
Burger
Pancakes
French Toast
Toasts
"Good Prices, Great selection of Food, Food Was very Flavourful & Large Portions. Chad (The Chef) and Kelly (The Waitress) were Awesome. Definitely..."
Carl D
"Love this place. Omelets are the best in town, stuffed French toast is a great excuse to have dessert for breakfast and the staff are always pleasant..."
Mistie Klingelsmith
"The wait was about 30 min in line at 11:30 on a Sunday. 100% worth it! Breakfast was delicious and it arrived to our table very quick. My bf and I..."
Angela Lepor
"Had to make a February trip to Elk Rapids for a funeral. We had the best early morning breakfast here on a wintry day. The French toast and bacon was..."
Carol Schneider
"Great little restaurant in Elk Rapids with amazing food! At peak times you may have to wait for a table because this place is the best. Friendly,..."
Beka Hyder
"Their slogan should be "consistently consistent"! Best over-easy eggs ever. Period. Day after day, always perfect service from the staff in every..."
Karl Tessin
"Very accommodating to our large group without advanced notice. Quick, friendly, and competent service. Delicious food, and not over priced! $70 for 7..."
Ryan
"Stopped in here for lunch after reading a lot of great reviews on urbanspoon. They were right. Everything was excellent. I hard the harbor burger..."
Keegan Good
"Great food and awesome staff. Totty Bowl was delicious and a perfect “morning after Short’s Fest” breakfast. Plus watching the cook is..."
CRISSA SNYDER
"We come back year after year. So glad we found out about Harbor Cafe. The family is great and welcome our large group every year. Try the..."
Kelly Martin
"Great breakfast, friendly..."
M Thuot
"Great spot. Stopped in for breakfast and had coffee and farmers omelette. GREAT omelette! Coffee was so-so but service and atmosphere were great too...."
Arthur Dodge
"Visit and order ANYTHING from their menu and you will love it! Amazing stuffed French toast! Great friendly staff too even if you aren't a..."
Brianna Schneider
"Stopped in town for a day at the lake. Great greasy spoon after a full night of driving. Cinnamon roll pancakes were..."
Bert W
"Had such a wonderful experience here. We stopped in for coffee which was delicious! This is a must stop whether you’re in town looking for..."
Rebecca Magner Patrick
"Food was delicious!! Can only take put but they do have tables outside available. Or you can head down River St. and sit at the tables by the water..."
Cheryl Nussbaum
"Great food, great service, kind owners. Cinnamon Swirl pancakes and cherry chili are the best! If there is a wait, WAIT! It’s worth..."
Meghan Brown
"The food was amazing. Fresh food and delicious. Will defiantly be coming back. Best breakfast I have ever..."
Vinny Giuliani
The Local
The Local
87/100 (282 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Omelette
english breakfast
Eggs Benedict
Burger
Build Your Own Omelette
The Ames St Rueben
The Ames St Breakfast
Pancakes
French Toast
Toasts
"So good! Casual diner atmosphere with awesome food. Any place that serves breakfast past 11 and will give you a side of avocado is my kind of..."
Sunnie Mae Schwartz
"My son and I stopped in for breakfast this morning and we loved it! The atmosphere was great, friendly staff, great service. I was also impressed..."
Heather Stites
"We are spoiled by The Local. We go every week and have never had poor service or anything but awesome food. Their breakfast menu is just the right..."
Carole Rideout
"this is a great find. great food .great service. i was impressed with the menu . i cant wait to go back and try something different. i had the monte..."
Tammy Greene
"The best food, service, and atmosphere. You must try stuffed hash browns and chi latte. 5..."
Amber Proctor
"The best breakfast ever! Thanks Patty Jennings for..."
Randy Goltry
"Ate there today. Super yummy. Not a long wait for it to b home made food. The server was great. Seems how I never know what I really want. For sure..."
Amy Marie Stephenson
"Great food and service. I can highly recommend the chicken gravy biscuit and hash..."
Susan Wood Dennis
"Haven't been here? Go. Go now! Amazing food, amazing staff, amazing everything. Just..."
Suzanne Schultz-Waltz
"Clean. Great food and service. We will definitely be going..."
Jacqueline Wolgamott
"The food was amazing, and the service was..."
Russell Tripp
"Not your greasy spoon breakfast, good food, good service and good..."
David J Handley
"Mmmmmm!!! Anytime i'm at the office, and the hunger strikes-the Local ALWAYS has something to make my tastebuds and belly happy! Steve and I just..."
Jen Markey
"We just had the best homemade focaccia bread club sandwich and the outstanding mouthwatering Monte Cristo ! My husband and I split these and still..."
mary waller
"The atmosphere is warm and welcoming. The staff is very friendly and treats you like family. My wife loved the eggs benedict and my three egg omelet..."
kenneth campbell
"Such a great little breakfast place. Their breakfast burritos are one of my faves and the eggs Benedict is to die for. Don’t get me started on the..."
Liv C
"Incredibly delicious, creative and generous breakfasts. Homemade focacia bread is wonderful! Fresh ingredients. They are very receptive to..."
Ismael Garza
"We loved Allie's food truck and were thrilled when she decided to open Ames St Cafe! Her food is creative, cozy, and made with love. I have loved..."
John & Emily Petrovich
"Such a warm and inviting space. We love the ASC staff and the food is always so tasty. We’re so glad to have you here in our little town. (Also,..."
Amy Kate
"Absolutely delicious! The best eggs benedict I've had. They use focaccia bread which is genius and a perfectly poached egg (not easy). The potatoes..."
T Kern
"Oh my gosh, the food and service were EXCELLENT! I had the focaccia and gravy and gave the pigs in a blanket a try and they were DELISH! They have..."
Jenn Nelson
"The wife and I ate there twice during our trip. Everything was amazing!! Highly recommend the Bennie, and the bacon is phenomenal! Owner and staff..."
Terris Ahrens
"I cannot say enough good things about Ames St Cafe! All of the food we’ve tried, we love. The service is friendly and quick, the restaurant itself..."
Maeve Daly
Java Jones
Java Jones
80/100 (178 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Cafe
"I get the same exact thing every coffee shop I go to, and I have been to a variety of them in Traverse City. They all pale in comparison to the..."
Lindsey Benak
"Delicious food and fantastic coffee! I love the breakfast burrito, fresh veggies and tasty salsa. You can't beat a toasted marshmallow..."
Sharon Leiter-Weintraub
"A must stop whenever I am in town. Friendly people and a warm atmosphere. I'd go even if they didn't have coffee, but they do, and it's amazing. One..."
Dana Rae Stellwagen
"I'm pretty sure the lady working the counter made the best cappuccino we have ever had...."
Kevin Paul
"Love this place! The black bean brownies are awesome..."
Shawn Elizabeth Macklin
"Friendly people, good coffee house atmosphere, great food and good soy lattes! I just wish they were open later in the winter and in the..."
Samina Qureshi
"Excellent home made baked goods, wonderful staff, and of course the best..."
Chelsey Jade Skowronski
"Great coffee house with great personality and..."
Tracy Betts
"Great coffee and food. Service is super friendly. Very cool..."
Michael Williams
"Thank you for great coffee and being kid-..."
Katie Powning
"We love going to Java Jones when we visit Elk..."
Peggy Davis Williams
"its amazing!!! its so cozy and has great frappés...."
Jerilynn Menhart
"The Best Elk Rapids Coffee Shop. So cozy and the espresso is really really enjoyable. Staff is very friendly and nice. I come here every time I'm in..."
Kaleigh Hamilton
"Lovely and welcoming, nice outdoor seating including a dog owner's walk up window, sofas, and chess tables. Almost no prices posted on anything. Nor..."
Laura Casaletto
"Wonderful coffee creations and unique pastry selection. They change daily, and go quick! Friendly staff and cozy ambiance make this a perfect coffee..."
CraftHouse TC
"Friendly staff and amazing coffee! Their iced vanilla latte is outstanding. Highly..."
Sarah Sutter
"I love this place! Such a cozy little stop in Elk Rapids. Great lates and really good food too. Highly..."
Emily Bakotich
"The family and I look forward to our Java Jones trips every year we come up. Love the vanilla coffee and the..."
Nichole Husa
"Solid coffee. Great space. Friendly people. Try the vegetarian chili over..."
John Hight
"Great place to gather with friends or to get some work done while enjoying and/or a quick..."
Tom H
"Delicious vanilla latte! Also great breakfast and lunch..."
Sam Marshall
"Great little coffee shop,the dbl Mocha lattes, are to die..."
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"Delicious food and drinks and friendly..."
Samantha Medendorp
"Hard working staff and great place to sit and "solve all the problems of the..."
johanna mcmillan
"Excellent latte and friendly greeting..."
Mom steinbach
"Comfortable. gluten free selection in..."
Aubrey
"Consistant, great breakfast quiche and..."
Erin Johns
"Great food great service..."
Dale Harbour