Stepping inside feels like you're entering a cozy old-school diner with a big window, booths, and tables. I almost missed the coat rack on my way out. This is my third visit, and although my eggs last time were overcooked, (could of been the way I ordered) I've never had a bad breakfast here yet. This time, I wasn't as hungry, so I just had oatmeal with raisins and walnuts. Their coffee is a regular Joe, and they also have an old-school cappuccino machine. The service is always sweet and simple, and just remember to take your ticket to the cashier to pay. read more

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Hungry for breakfast after camping we stopped into Maria's based on high review scores and they weren't kidding. When you walk in there is a very comfortable ambiance with very nice decor, updated woodwork, light fixtures and historic pictures/ photos of Port Huron or nautical views. There are many large spacious booths (6 smaller adults could easily fit) and tables as well, which look new but classic diner touches with silver molding/ trim. The staff were very friendly, hospitable and personable giving honest feedback for our choices as 1st time patrons. The coffee was delicious and the mugs had a good feel in the hand. I enjoyed the Country Fried Steak and my over medium eggs were perfectly cooked and delicious on their sourdough toast. Hash browns were buttery and had nice crisp to them. My friend had the Country Benedict and also enjoyed her meal very much. While the country gravy had ample bits of sausage and was plentifully served, it was a tad too thick for me personally; though our server said it was one of their best dishes. There was parking in the street in front the morning we went, not sure of additional parking options. The entrance is on the corner with 2 doors to get in, the door we used had a small step up and I believe the 2nd door may be more accessible for people with mobility challenges. Inside was spacious and his/ hers 1 seater restrooms that could accommodate mobility equipment (wheelchairs or walkers). Pricing was 2/4 $$, and appropriate for the high quality homemade meals you'll enjoy. We were even able to get coffee to go and enjoyed during our drive home to Dearborn! I highly recommend Maria's for a great experience and will definitely be back! read more

Wholesome food, chilax ambiance, clean facilities and friendly staff. I was just visiting but I wanted to work there lol. The food serving was generous. We were just passing through on our road trip and this was a perfect stop for us. read more

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Typical diner for your casual breakfast and lunch options. Unfortunately, they do not have many vegetarian items and we had to modify a breakfast skillet to make it vegetarian. We wanted to give this place a try as we are in the Port Huron area often. The service was a bit slow as they were extremely busy. We didn't have to wait for a table and the food came extremely fast. Tasted pretty good overall and we would like to try their lunch items next time. We will return again. read more

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I love Maria's! Such a nice little diner downtown, and open every day, which not many places are. The people are always friendly and food comes out quick! A good amount of options for anyone who is vegetarian/pescatarian. read more

This is a quaint small town. Looks like a ma and pa type family restaurant. When we walked in, they told us to seat ourselves at any of the open booths, and the seating places had those placemats that have advertising on them. I got the veggie omelette and it came with Swiss cheese (a little too much for my taste) and a variety of vegetables, but it was interesting how it looked like it was shaped in a machine. I didn't get the potatoes that came with it but the toast was fine. My friend got a combination meal, and instead of the toast, he could get biscuits and gravy, but he wanted toast with the biscuits and gravy so instead of charging him for an extra order of toast, which I would've done, they charged him for an extra order of biscuits and gravy. He said the gravy tasted like too much flour was in it, but the rest of the meal was OK. The prices were very reasonable, and nowadays that's hard to find. read more

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The food here was top notch! We had the Mediterranean Pita, Corned Beef and Swiss sandwich, and a hot dog kids meal. Everything was so delicious and fresh tasting. We also ordered online and took to go and it was ready very quickly. We will be back!! read more

I had not eaten here in a long time. This is a really solid diner. The mark of a good place is one that can provide you with a decent burger I got one here with all the Fixin's, and it hit the spot I ordered it medium and lo and behold. It arrived medium. The fries didn't compel me to keep stuffing them in my mouth but that small potatoes. (Get it?) Service was fast. The place was clean, and the menu had just enough of what you might want. They specialize in breakfast and basic lunch sandwiches I will definitely be coming back! read more

Breakfast burritos are fantastic any day of the week! Cheap and you get a good amount for what your order, service is kind hearted and friendly, nice cozy little spot especially on the weekends it's quiet and you're located right in downtown so you can do some shopping once you fill your belly up on good food! read more

love this spot I would move to Port Huron in one second if I could leave this awful place called Ontario. They have great eggs, great coffee, great pancake. But what's with the $3.99 for that little fruit plate !!!?? read more

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Great little spot that we came to for breakfast before going to watch the beginning of the Mackinaw race. Short distance from the inlet. Definitely a diner with great food. All the classics - steak and eggs, corned beef has, etc. had a great breakfast and highly recommend. read more

I'm not one to write reviews but Maria's is amazing. I have IBS and am normally constipated for days; sometimes weeks at a time. But every time I go to Maria's I have the BEST dumps afterwards. Weeks worth of backed up crap just comes blasting out at Mach Jesus speeds. The food is also good. Easy 5 stars. read more

Beware if trying to do a good deed. Went to Maria's Downtown Port Huron. Asked if they give the Port Huron Police Officer's 50% off. Manager says yes. I offer to pick up the bill for 2 police officers. Manager charges me the full amount. It shouldn't matter who pays for the police officer's meal. They should have been happy for them instead of them.Having to pay fifty percent, they had to pay zero percent. When asked about why the full charge, she said that is how we do it. So greedy. We have been regulars for years, but we won't be going back. read more

went in 5/10 ordered 3 orders of there "crepes" 30$ worth ordered to go and when i got home all 3 of us took literally one bite and didnt eat another tried to called and talk to the Manager amanda but was told she would call me but never did these crepes were terrible they were cold and tasted literally like cardboard they even fell apart like a piece of cardboard they were tasteless and just all around nasty I was hoping to order something different but basically im out 30$ and thats okay because word to mouth is key in a small business in such a small town! I wont ever reccomend this place to anyone and if anyone ask me i will tell them to save there money when it was tonys food paradise it was alot better this was my 2nd attempt at giving this place a shot and they failled miserabley no wonder this place is always dead lol read more

Stopped in while in town with a friend and amazing as ever! Little ol dinner feel which you can never go wrong with! We decided to share since we were both craving a little sweet and salty! The server was so kind and let us order one egg scrambled and one egg over easy! She was prompt, fast and to the point which is what I look for! Food was all cooked to protection and the crepes where exactly what we wanted with fresh fruit, Nutella, nuts, chocolate syrup and whip cream! Great breakfast at a great price! read more

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Wait to Order: (5 of 5) -Check In... Seated immediately upon walking into the restaurant. -Waitstaff... Our waitress greeted us at the table and took our drink orders. Restaurant Cleanliness: (5 of 5) -Outside... Clean and well kept -Inside... Very clean -Table... Clean, There were placemats (with local advertisements) and the silverware was wrapped in a napkin. -Restroom... Did not visit the restroom Atmosphere: (5 of 5) -Inside... The inside had an old school dinner feel mixed with the inside of a ship with a portal. Table: (4 of 5) -Service... Our waitress checked on our table many times and refilled our water and coffee. She did miss on the "Rye Toast" I ordered and brought "White Toast". Food: (4 of 5) -Presentation... The food looked really good when it came to the table. It was plated in the standard, eggs, bacon, hash-browns and toast. Same with my wife's order of scrambled eggs and French toast. -Taste... Eggs were good, Hash-browns were crispy on the outside but lacked some flavor, Bacon was well done... too well done, Toast was toasted, Scrambled Eggs were cooked med/well, French Toast was also cooked med/well. -Texture... The food was hot... again the Hash-browns needed a little more flavor and the bacon needed to be less cooked. Menu Prices: (5 of 5) -Our bill for 2 Eggs & French Toast, 2 Eggs, Hash Browns, Bacon & Toast, Coffee was $13.49. This is 1/2 of what we pay for the same food in Kalamazoo MI. Overall great price! Overall: (4.5 of 5) -I really wanted to give this place a 5 but the bacon was way overdone and the hash browns needed a little flavoring. So I'm going with a 4.5 in the review but Yelp only allows a 4 or a 5 and given I ordered rye toast but received white toast I am going to submit a 4 as the review. But definitely give this cute little place a try. read more

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Every time I have eaten there for breakfast or lunch I have not been disappointed! Good food. Good service.

I was looking for a quick breakfast before crossing over to Sarnia. Glad I chose to have my breakfast at Maria's Downtown Cafe. I ordered the S.S Shroom omelette with hash browns. It was very good. They also do a good job of keeping your coffee cup full all the time. I would go back if I'm ever in the area again. read more

Maria's Downtown Cafe - SS Shroom Omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Port Huron, Michigan

Food was great. Service was superior. Wait staff was very friendly. Food was hot when served. Will be back. Great ambiance.

Maria's has great food and great pricing. Staff is very friendly and attentive. Definitely recommended and not to mention clean.

Asked if they could make American fries with peppers and onions... adds flavor. Didn't ask to please sauté veggies and plop them down on already made potatoes. No flavor what so ever and I'm paying more! Omelette is folded over and everything falls out... ugh Why oh why do it the lazy way? I didn't eat one bite. Waitress didn't ask if everything was okay until she saw me take this picture. She had already come by asking if I wanted a box. Another waitress said something to my boyfriend and gave us 10% off the bill when he was paying. We just know this isn't the place for us. He usually loves everything but only had half of one-half of his sandwich and a few fries (which are not good either). He took it home and hoped someone would eat it... no one did. read more

Maria's Downtown Cafe - Sautéed veggies just dropped on top of American Fries... no flavor what so ever. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Port Huron, Michigan

Nice and clean prices are fair and the food was good. With only one waitress and only one person in the kitchen the food came out quickly and done right. Decent menu selections and your in downtown Port Huron. read more

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Corn beef hash caramelized onions, crunchy and moist potatoes, tender and crunchy corn beef with a touch of heat, two eggs, and toast. this is the best diner corn beef I have eaten so far in Michigan. read more

This was our second trip here, our first visit was wonderful. No issues whatsoever. Today is a different story. 2 stars for the food only, it was delicious once I received the right order. Waitress was nice at first but she misheard my order and when my husband got up to ask for the correct item, she said that I actually ordered a different item. He said no, she ordered this and I was there to hear it - he was very kind about it, we aren't unpleasant people in the slightest and are always extremely appreciative of service workers. She came and took my plate away and the correct order came out a few minutes later, which was delicious. But when we went to the register to pay, we got unkind looks from the cook and the other waitresses - which signaled to us that our waitress was spreading the word to the staff about the order mixup. We get that mistakes happen and sometimes the wrong order is received, but there was no reason to be treated the way we were when we were nothing but kind. As good as the food was and as much as we prefer to support local businesses, the waitress misheard what was ordered and decided to be unkind about it so we will not be returning. read more

Food is delicious! Breakfast served up nice and hot. Fantastic service. Your drinks are kept refilled. They have an amazing team of people working to serve you, and I see them helping each other. Ambiance is so nice. Maria is talented in decorating, and her Restaurant is very clean. Finally, thank you for recognizing my husband with a Vereran's discount. read more

good food friendly staff clean restaurant nice and quiet parking is a little hard at times

Service was TERRIBLE. The waitress took 20 minutes just to take down our order because she actually "forgot" about us!! We would've understood if the restaurant was busy, but they weren't. The food was ok, but my whole group of 5 had stomach aches after eating there. The ambiance of the restaurant was very cute, but everything else was mediocre. Do not recommend. read more

Alll you want or need for breakfast. Outstanding homemade gravy, omelet stuffed with stuff, delicious huge breakfast burrito. Great, fast, attentive servers. Very clean and nice decor. May not look like much from the front hut do not pass it by. read more

The food here is pretty tasty but it is really greasy. I had the skillet and hubby had the eggs meat and hash-browns. Before leaving the restaurant I started getting heart burn and indigestion, and had to rush home and use the bathroom feeling sick to my stomach the whole car ride. The waitresses were friendly and the service was fast, if your stomach can handle greasy food then this isn't a bad place to stop but unfortunately I don't think we will return. read more

We actually didn't stay here for breakfast. It smelled like old, wet carpet when we walked in and we thought it was just the entryway, but the longer we stayed, the worse it got. I remember this place having great food, but we honestly couldn't stick it out through the stank. The waitress seemed lovely. read more

I stopped off here to visit with my friend for breakfast yesterday. This is a nice place for breakfast and lunch. As I am not a pork fan, I like that I could have a Mexican omelette, and my friend had the Greek omelette with gyro meat. I had cinnamon toast with mine, which was unique. Our food tasted fine. The staff overall seemed friendly. From what I hear from my sister who works at a local retailer where they order some food supplies, the owner is a very nice person. I prefer supporting locally owned, non chain restaurants in town. It's a place I can really only frequent on the weekend due to the limited schedule, but a nice destination downtown, and one of the only early options on Saturday as most places don't open til 10 while they are open at 7. They have a solid selection of sandwiches and breakfasts as well as other good choices for entrees similar to other family style restaurants in the area. You pay have to park in the back as they usually stay busy, which is a good thing. read more

The food is SO GOOD! And not expensive either. My new go-to breakfast spot. The country fried steak and eggs is to die for. My kids are normally picky eaters they all cleared their plates clean! That never happens lol. Love this place 10 out of 10 read more

Love it here. Good food, fair prices and great staff. Even when busy they are smiling and everything is cooked quickly and served hot.

Friendly staff and tasty soup!! This was the first time I have ever seen Reuben Soup on the menu so with today being St. Patrick's Day it seemed to be the perfect day to try some. Finely chopped up corned beef, tiny bits of pickle and shreds of sauerkraut too... all swimming in a mildly cheesy broth. I'm not sure if this is how all bowls of this soup are supposed to taste, but in the future, when another bowl of Reuben Soup is placed in front of me, it will be compared to this one. Good stuff... (a cup just wasn't enough)!! read more

Maria's Downtown Cafe - Loved the Reuben Soup! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Port Huron, Michigan

Ate here for the first time about a week ago. My husband & I both had the spinach , mushroom & feta omelette. Best omelette I've ever had! Someone in our party had a chef salad that looked dynamite. Service was very good. Prices were good. Completely satisfied! read more

The Port Huron area is blessed with a number of locally owned places that turn out a great breakfast. This is our favorite in downtown. it's right across the street from McMorran Auditorium. Maria and George became the new owners of this place, formerly called Tony's Food Paradise, in March 2015, bringing years of restaurant experience. Maria's three-egg omelette is a huge amount of food, but you can order it with two eggs instead (and still get plenty to eat). The French toast is delightful. The fruit plate better than ordinary. You'll find some innovative choices on the menu. The service is friendly and attentive. You can't go wrong choosing Maria's Downtown Cafe for breakfast. And probably for lunch, too, though we haven't tried it yet. read more

Excellent food & service! Went here after the sailboats left for Mackinaw last weekend and had a great breakfast with my family. The cook was working hard in the back and it paid off. We were a party of 6 and each of us got something different and loved it all. We will definitely be back! read more

This was a terrible experience. The waitress was rude after I said my chicken was so touch I couldn't chew it! (I got the chicken philly sub). She just looked at me? Then my husband said to her just bring a to go box and he would eat it tomorrow! I had him try it and he never complains and said yes it is very touch like rubber. Then I ordered a Greek salad with Raspberry vinaigrette dressing. I figured they couldn't mess this up! They did, they put sour balsami vinaigrette dressing on it. Plus that it was in clumps not even any on the lettuce. The waitress came back and asked how it was. I told her the dressimg was not right and she walked away. We were charged for three meals and two were awful. I went home hungry. read more

Enough is enough, I had been a customer of Maria's for over 6 years and have seen a couple of owners refuse to reinvest in the business and use the local customer base as a cash cow. I overlooked the torn booths, nasty carpet and musty smell for the personal service. My last straw was when a newer waitress decided to argue with me on a breakfast special order.. read more

Great breakfast. I had a Greek omelet that was too much to eat but very good. Friendly w aitstaff and old downtown atmosphere.