We had the pleasure of stopping into the lovely restaurant in Kalkaska. We made the decision purely out of the fact that they had seating outside and we had our golden retriever with us. I don't think we could have picked a better Restaurant to have our dog with! We literally had no idea that this restaurants theme is dogs! Moose and Stella's is such a cute Restaurant! The dog decor is absolutely adorable! We were greeted warmly and told our dog was absolutely welcome and they brought her a big bowl of water and some biscuits! This is definitely a mom café with lots of delicious looking foods to choose from. I decided on the corned beef hash as it was mentioned that it was homemade and popular and we also chose blueberry pancakes as it came highly recommend recommended. My husband chose a skillet that had several types of meat and sausage, gravy and hashbrowns. It was a daily special. Our waitress and other staff were so kind and kept our coffee cups full. As a sidenote, it was fairly close to closing time I would say about 45 minutes before they closed and not once did we ever feel like we had to rush. Our food came out and looked absolutely delicious! The servings were very big and everything was hot. The corned beef has was most likely the best I've ever had!! it was like a very rustic take on what I know is corned beef and I absolutely loved it! It was very flavorful and it had that nice crispy. Text her and places that you really crave with corn beef hash. 10/10! The blueberry pancakes were exceptional as well. They were light and fluffy and fresh blueberries all throughout. My husband skillet was full of all kinds of breakfast meats, cheese, hashbrowns, and gravy. I don't think you can do much better than that. He said everything was delicious and he really liked the gravy which is a complement to the business as he is extremely picky about sausage gravy! My daughter had the kids hamburger slider with fries and applesauce and she said it was delicious! Just a sidenote, they have a small menu for your dogs as well! We ordered our dog, Marley, a big hamburger patty and she gave it a 10 out of 10 We will return again and again, we come to the area for vacation and this restaurant will definitely be in our normal rotation when we visit! read more

Moose & Stella's Cafe - Corned beef hash - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kalkaska, Michigan

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Amazing food, coffee, and service. The French toast is a mile high tower of deliciousness. Plan to take half of it home. read more

Moose & Stella's Cafe - French toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kalkaska, Michigan

Another DELICIOUS breakfast experience - not once but twice when we were in town this past weekend. Such high quality food, wonderful service (go, Sage!), delicious coffee bar options, and cute decor. Love the ambiance of this restaurant. The Hash & Eggs is my FAVORITE. Chunks of fresh cooked corned beef, potatoes, and eggs. I added a cup of gravy with my biscuit. The biscuits are a MUST GET ITEM! I loved the MS Mocha drink w/ oat milk. Once again pleasantly surprised this small town eatery had non-dairy options. Love it. Everyone at the table enjoyed their meals - the sausage, bacon, and other side carts were tasty! Husband loved his Patty Melt. Big Fan of Moose & Stella's! read more

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Great breakfast!! I'm have southern roots so I know a good biscuit and gravy, this is by far the best I've tried around! Tanya was the best! I got the hanger steak and eggs and whatever sauce was on it YUM! My partner got the traditional breakfast and he was very happy with it. The offered specialty coffees so I ordered a chai with Irish cream to go. read more

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Oh my gosh, I love this place so I went there twice for breakfast. The lattes and cappuccinos are absolutely amazing.. better than Starbucks. The food was really good. The staff was great too! Will definitely be back when we are in the area. read more

Moose & Stella's Cafe - Pumpkin latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kalkaska, Michigan

Stopped in earlyish on a Monday morning to get some biscuits and gravy, and I do not have enough nice things to say about this place! The service was prompt, super friendly, and consistent. Tanya seemed to have the dining room to herself, but at this point it was mostly a couple regulars and myself, but she was doing her thing. They had hot sauces (cholula and tabasco) at the table, along with the standard diner stuff, and notably, Tanya was killing it (in the best of ways) on making sure that everyone's coffee was topped off. All in all, this is a super good unassuming little spot that is 150% worth the stop! It doesn't hurt that they're named after two sweet little puppies, but maybe I'm just biased lol read more

For begin a little restaurant in Kalkaska it's very amazing. It feels like a mom and pop restaurant. Prices and not bad at all. My wife and I spent 40$ with food and coffee. The meals are hot and made very well. Inside and very clean and the servers are friendly and make sure you're taking care of. We had Farrah and thank you for your friendly service. We will be coming back read more

Moose & Stella's Cafe - A coffee mug - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kalkaska, Michigan

I've had occasion to stop here twice and both times the food was fresh and tasty and the service was great. The first stop was in the summer season and the second stop was recent (late October 2024). Off the chart coffee options but I am content with regular Joe. The only "ding" I have is they have that super duper sweet syrup that reminds me of a low end hotel one stays at on a road trip. Seems like it would not be too much of a stretch to get local maple syrup. Other than that (but that is a real "ding" in my book) this is a fabulous place. Update: On my third visit I noticed the menu option for local maple syrup for $2.99. While I thought that was pricey for an upgrade I gave it a try and it was delish! A much better pancake with a quality maple syrup! read more

Moose & Stella's Cafe - Spinach, Tomato & Jalapeño Omelette with hash browns. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kalkaska, Michigan

The jumbo cinnamon rolls were exactly as described. The roll was soft and tender with a creamy cream cheese icing. The cappuccino was creamy and coffee was not bitter or acidic. read more

The food here is actually homemade and amazing! Everything is quality and made with care and it's not the same boring menu everyone else has. You want Mariam as a server; she treats you like you're the only table she's serving and her sunny disposition makes you feel welcome. This stop was a surprise and delight and we will definitely be back every time we're in the area. read more

Such a cute place! They have a huge variety of options for food and drinks, I wanted to try them all! The food was pretty good. Service was pretty slow. They were busy but it seems they needed a better system. However, the staff were extremely friendly and pleasant. The bathrooms were surprisingly updated and clean. I'd recommend this place for anyone in the area. read more

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Stopped here after leaving Traverse City. The cornbeef hash and biscuits and gravy are PHENOMENAL!! The dye toast was delicious too! Pancake was average, service was amazing!! Definitely will be putting this on our lists of stops leaving TC. It may be a little diner, but flavors are huge!! Well done! read more

Cute little dive. Moose and Stella's named after two cute pups. The food was delicious and the service was friendly and attentive. We had: The Big dog. It was just that, eggs your way, bacon, sausage, ham AND yummy potatoes well seasoned AND a hot biscuit. Baked French toast. This was so surprisingly good. Imagine bread pudding meets coffee cake with strudel with fresh berries in a creamy sauce that you want to bottle up and take home to put on everything. This place was all around fantastic. Plenty of parking in the lot and around the corner on the street. If its a nice day eat outside their patio is adorable. And if you're like me and have pets well, they have a section on the menu for them. Definitely coming back and making this a regular spot to eat. read more

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If all small towns had a place like this, the world would be a better place. Very good food quality, with both creative and traditional food options. Super friendly service. The meat lovers skillet was excellent! read more

Such a great breakfast spot! We were traveling through town and so glad we stopped there. The food was excellent, the drinks were great and the servers were working hard! read more

Excellent breakfast spot! Met a friend here and really enjoyed this cafe. Service was excellent, building was well kept and clean (even the restroom). Had a classic breakfast and everything was as ordered and delicious. read more

On advice of friends we dropped in for breakfast. The food and coffee are very good here. We can recommend the Challa French Toast and the Southern Skillet. Service was excellent. Not a big place, seating a bit limited inside however we only waited about 15 minutes for a table on a busy Monday. read more

Great food service and venue. Really great spot with amazing character. Would love to come back and try other things on the menu. The bbq to fish were great and left us wanting more. Loved the decor! read more

Moose & Stella's Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kalkaska, Michigan

Food was really delicious. Everything seems to be prepared fresh made from scratch. The quality of the vegetables and the salad was impressive. I especially love the quality of the lettuce greens that they used a lot of flavor. Looking for something as close to vegetarian and organic as possible. The toco salad stood up as a winner and would definitely return again. No dogs in the restaurant but cute pictures. Onion rings crunchy, salad dressing was homemade also. read more

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The food is great, the service is excellent and it's a cute little restaurant that keeps me coming back!

Great and friendly service. I had the quiche. It was very fluffy and tasty. My husband had the Chow breakfast special and loved it.

The food was very good. I had the grilled cheese panini with homemade chips. My husband stuck to the more traditional burger with the homemade chips. The service was great and we received our food promptly. Their breakfast choices looked inviting also. Definitely worth the stop. The decore inside lead homage to the dogs in our lives. read more

This super cute cafe is the perfect stop for brunch in Kalkaska. They have an outdoor space which is perfect for dogs (though it can be a little loud from the street noise). The food is homey and tasty (we recommend the Country Skillet), and they even have a separate menu for your furry friend. All the staff were kind and very happy to see our golden retriever. We're looking forward to stopping by again soon! read more

Moose & Stella's Cafe - Parker with his dog burger! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kalkaska, Michigan

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Linda treated our family so well!! She is the best very kind and friendly. She is a great asset for the restaurant. Being greeted by her means we will be back!! read more

Typically love this place. Corn beef hash is amazing with real chunks of meat and potatoes. Have tried the french toast among other items, all good and above. Speciality coffees are good and a nice option. Unique items. I will say today was a little less than good. Omelette was odd. A folded egg, rubbery and tasted premade, with the meat and cheese added to the middle. Not cooked in at all and completely fell out of the folded egg. The last three visits I have asked for whip cream on my drink and they have missed it all three times. Again, not a big deal and we love this place. Just would not recommend the omelettes or at least the ham and cheese one. read more

By far one of the best restaurants that ever has been in Kalkaska Michigan the service there is incredible the staff is incredible and the food is incredible prices are great love this place read more

We stopped here before a Sunday morning hockey game this past weekend with a couple of small groups (we sat at the "bar"), and I cannot say enough about your staff and the service we received during our visit. As a restaurant owner myself, and with what the last couple years have dealt many of us, I can tell you that your staff is engaged and operating at a very high level. The food and drink were fantastic during our visit as well. It proved to me that we will fight our way forward through this new normal, and that if we take care of our people we will win in the end. In closing, I appreciated my conversation with Heather at the end of our visit after thanking her, Lily, and Sage personally for their energy and positive attitudes. She was nice enough to provide the names of all of your staff, as I wanted to thank all of them for coming to work and providing such a great first experience. We definitely will be back. Thanks again to Heather, Lily, Sage, Angela, Billy, Willard, Jay, Josh and to you Dan. Keep pushing forward! Top notch experience North of Cadillac. read more

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If you are ever traveling up north to kalkaska traverse city or grayling you need to try this the food is some of the best I have tasted the biscuits and gravy are something I recommend and the jumbo cinnamon rolls are amazing too. The service is so nice they are really kind. And I just love the ambience I like the dog pictures and signs. I really recommend this place read more

Delicious breakfast. Everything was wonderful. I had the country skillet and it was so good. Pancakes were great also. My husband had steak and eggs and he enjoyed that too. Worth the wait. read more

Delicious breakfast. Friendly people. Outdoor seating. The place is small so get there early.

Nice little dog themed place-I suspect this is why the wife chose it. Nothing fancy, walls are cinder block but the dog motif makes it great. Might be the only breakfast spot in Kalkaska, if not it must be the best as it was packed, inside and out dining areas and when someone left the table was almost immediately filled. The coffee is good, really good actually, best I've had on this trip. Service is small town friendly with an abundance of smiles and good cheer and a level of politeness that is sadly becoming a thing of the past. The wife had the southern eggs Benedict that she loved (homemade biscuits) I had the Big Dog Breakfast. The ham and bacon were delicious, sadly the sausage was links and I prefer patties but they weren't bad. Only bummer is the Yukon potatoes could have been cooked a little longer, they were a little al dente for my taste but they all got eaten. All in all, if you by some miracle find yourself in Kalkaska Michigan, I would say this is your must stop for breakfast. read more

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The portions are big and the food is good too. The staff does a good job of being polite and taking care of the customer. The decor is cute for a diner, and it has a nice up north feel. I'd recommend it to anyone wanting to have that small town diner meal. read more

Moose & Stella's Cafe - This was the special called the "Saint Bernard". - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kalkaska, Michigan

This is one of our favorite haunts in our little village. It's a place where people know the local's names, but it has that cool up-north vibe that is very welcoming to our visitors. It's the only place in town that has a serious coffee menu. We have a drive-through place, but if you're looking for a Sunday coffee, perhaps a latte or a cappuccino to sip leisurely while waiting for your meal, this is the place. The food is always good, with daily specials that are on point. Service is friendly, but the place is small and in the winter, a little drafty. There is also an old-fashioned lunch-style counter, and in the summer outside seating. If you have to wait a few minutes, it's completely worth it! read more

The food here was good and the serving sizes were generous. The staff was very cheerful and the place was packed with customers. There is outdoor and indoor seating in season. We ate indoors because the street was busy. read more

Best food in town before 2pm! Fast service, good small town vibe. Great coffee! We will definitely stop in again sometime.

Fantastic service great food excellent environment. If you like the great comfort food kind of place Moose and Stella's is it.

Wonderful all the way around. Good food, yummy hash and biscuits & gravy. Great service and love the dog themed ambiance.

Incredible small menu, everything looks homemade. They give a nice option on sides with sandwiches and burgers.

Had brunch there 7/23. It's a very good diner- pleasant ambience , + super efficient, friendly and upbeat wait staff. Very complete breakfast and lunch menus with a few interesting surprises. I had "Stuffed French Toast"; the "stuffing" was a delicious combo of sweet mascarpone cheese and berries. I was at the counter and the 2 guys next to me had a full spread of basic breakfast stuff, which all looked very good( and must have been judging from the way they packed it away). The counter waitress suggested their Mexican coffee, which was really good coffee with a nice Mexican chocolate added. Excellent! If you like heat, you can also get it with a touch of Cayenne which I'll try next time I'm at Moose & Shirley's. I live over on the Lake Michigan shore but I'll be happy to come back next time I'm over this way ( which I hope is soon)! read more

It's the second time we've been here and now it's our favorite breakfast place. The food and coffee is great and the service is friendly and efficient. read more