Still delicious and still good service. This past week, I went with the two eggs, which comes with diced redskin potatoes and choice of bread - I had the biscuit this time. The potatoes are so yum. This time instead of adding on the blueberry almond oatmeal, I went with the Oatcakes (pancakes made from oatmeal) which had blueberries inside. Split two cakes with my wife - enjoyed them and the cinnamon butter on top is delicious. She liked the Heartland and the kids went with French Toast plus turkey sausage. read more

I am just so disappointed in the evolution of Morning Star Cafe. Truly, it could be so great with better management and staff. The waits are incredibly long. We even ate before we went so we wouldn't get hangry, but even from the wait of being seated to the time the kitchen finally makes your plate of food, my children were almost in tears because their tummies hurt. My daughter literally only ordered yogurt and fruit. She was the LAST one served. Please train servers to get children's food out quick (for everyone's sanity). When asked how our meal was, I finally did mention that this will be our last time patronizing this establishment. Clearly they are too busy to craft a joyful and memorable experience. It's better if we find a new spot. My previous review still stands. Go if you want a good breakfast, but be prepared to wait awhile and pay a premium for it. read more

Morning Star Cafe - Sweet cream berry crepes $12 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Grand Haven, Michigan

Amazing!!!! The dark roast coffee was served in a glass pint glass. The menu is expansive and honestly takes a good few minutes to absorb everything. Ordered the raspberry french toast and chorizo hash...both were so very good. I love when you find places with delicious food and a great vibe inside. The place was busy which is also a great sign when you are looking for some food. We ended up sitting at the bar instead of waiting for a table, but it doesn't matter where you sit when the food is so delicious. The staff were great and friendly...everything about this place deserves a chance to show you a great experience. read more

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Go early in the morning! Food is always delicious. Table shared a cinnamon roll. Our waiter was attentive and made our "Birthday Boy" feel special with a candle. read more

Met up with a friend for brunch at Morning Star recently. It was my first time visiting and I was excited since breakfast/brunch is my favorite meal to order out! There was a bit of a wait but they have a little area to sit and browse the menu. The place is cozy and homey, a bit crowded but not too bad. Our server was really helpful and kind. I ordered a coffee, and they have alcoholic options if you'd like a bloody mary, spiked coffee, mimosa, etc. I liked that they brought me my own little carafe for the table. We ordered a blueberry pancake for the table, and I got the tree hugger (zucchini, yellow squash, tomato, mushroom, baby spinach, black beans, and cheese, served over diced redskin potatoes. I also added eggs. The pancake was fluffy and sweet, and very large which was great for us to split. I really wanted some vegetables so I was very happy with the tree hugger. It was cheesy and warm, and all the veggies were delicious. I added some hot sauce which made it perfect! My friend got the breakfast burrito which looked really good. I'm glad I got to try this spot and would come back! They do have a lunch menu during the week as well (it said lunch items are limited on weekends). read more

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Fabulous place for great food and nice vibes. The staff were very friendly and fun. I got the Marbled Cornbread Scramble with mushrooms instead of bacon and my partner got the blue corn cakes. Great options/substitution possibilities for vegetarians. I would absolutely go back. read more

Morning Star Cafe - Marbled Cornbread Scramble - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Grand Haven, Michigan

We had brunch here today, and we loved it! Our kiddos had the biscuits and gravy. A little too peppery for them, but we thought they were pretty good. My husband had the Tucson burrito and loved it! 5/5. I got the marbled cornbread dish, and it was excellent. I would say 4.5/5. My mom ate the Tree Hugger and said it was the best meal she has had on vacay so far! Overall, really delicious with lots of awesome options! read more

Enjoyed my time @ Morning Star Cafe! Really cute spot. The chorizo hash was tasty and perfect portion size. The mango mimosa was a nice touch as well. Love this spot. My waitress Lark was friendly and attentive to the customers. She added to the experience. Recommend this place! read more

Morning Star Cafe - Chorizo hash with sourdough bread & mango mimosa - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Grand Haven, Michigan

This is a local favorite. But if you're not local, let me give you a review. I have mixed feelings about this place. First off let me point out that there is no private parking lot for this place. This is no big deal if you're from a bigger city like GR, Chi or NYC. But if you're from a smaller town like Muskegon, Coopersville or Fremont where every business has their own private lot this might be a major inconvenience to you. park across the street or on the street if you can find a spot. I was patronizing MSC on a very cold day. This old location has no air lock on the front door, so everytime it opens to let customers exit or enter....the cold air rushes in. Keep that in mind when choosing your table. The restaurant has a warehouse feel to it, similar to the Blue Porch on Beacon Blvd. If you like that style....great. If not you have to deal with acoustics, and a cold drafty feeling, especially in the Winter. Food was actually in line with other restaurants in town unless you want to start getting fancy with the "specials." Believe me, those specials are very popular. Especially the waffle/pancake dishes that are similar to a super sweet dessert at 2000 calories. The last time I was there, the server was friendly, but because of the layout of the dining room, they have a hard time keeping an eye on the tables. So getting a coffee refill or a request for something becomes a waiting game. Overall the food is presented very well and is tasty. read more

Morning Star Cafe - Eggs and ham along with toast and potatoes. A little garnish on the side. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Grand Haven, Michigan

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Outstanding food, and a staff that was friendly even though they were absolutely slammed. What a crowd! Everything was excellent, and we're not surprised there was a line out the door. Will definitely come again! read more

The food was great. We only had to wait about 10-15 minutes. I haven't been there in about 5 years and again I was not disappointed. I had the Pavo tocino omelet and one oatmeal pancake. Accompanied worth a tropical smoothie. read more

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Soooo yummy! Lots of diverse choices. Specials changed daily. Customer service is excellent.! We ate here two days in a row.

Kendall is so sweet and kind she is an amazing service professional! Service was great and the food was amazing as always the wait is worth the fresh food and great service If your visiting Grand Haven you better try out this amazing restaurant Thank you for always being the most wonderful person! AAA+ read more

Morning Star Cafe - Bread pudding is to die for! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Grand Haven, Michigan

Waited nearly an hour to be seated and nearly another hour for food since the kitchen was backed up. Food is good but I'm not sure it's worth that long of a wait. We enjoyed two omelettes and a cinnamon roll. The cinnamon roll was 10/10 great amazing fantastic but the omelettes were just okay. Omelettes didn't have the veggies/meats cooked with the eggs and instead just filled the middle so they kinda just fell out and made it hard to eat. Cute place inside read more

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We came in for brunch on Sunday 12/29/24 around 12:35pm. There was a 30ish minute wait - as usual, but we were able to sit at the counter right away. Maggie took great care of us. She was so chill and smiley. I had the Corned Beef Hash with 2 over easy eggs and sourdough toast. He had his usual/favorite Marbled Cornbread Scramble. We love Morning Star, highly recommend! read more

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I have never been let down yet. My go to is the huervos ranchos with avacado. Must try!

Absolutely fantastic breakfast spot. We waited for about 15 minutes at 8am (i thought we would be early but I guess not lol). We started off with coffees and a cinnamon roll. The coffee was great and the cinnamon roll was amazing so goey, warm, and the frosting was spot on. We got the breakfast quesadilla and breakfast burrito with pineapple salsa. Both were fantastic. If you're looking for something with more crunch then the breakfast quesadilla would be your choice. I would have added the pineapple salsa to the quesadilla. There were so many things on the menu to pick from and there is no doubt we would definitely come back. read more

Morning Star Cafe - Cinnamon roll - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Grand Haven, Michigan

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Just go. Shut up and go....if there is a long line, just wait it out. Go look at Bookmans. Then go eat here. Top breakfast place anywhere. It's because of the food - and that's their main point. read more

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The best place to eat breakfast in the grand haven are food is spectacular and every server was nice. The one thing that can be a problem it is always busy but overall go here for breakfast read more

Long wait, but it was very busy. The staff was very friendly, food was great, and cute inside. Didn't mind the wait as there are lots of cute stores to wander in and pass the time. read more

I cannot stop thinking about the oatmeal pancakes I had there last week. And Herman's Boy coffee... oh my gosh I can't wait to go back.

This place is within walking distance of our house and we are so happy that it is. We come at least once a week and always greeted nicely and love the food. We bring our toddler twins and the staff is always nice to them. Great food and great coffee! read more

Worth the wait. I love the blue corn pancakes with green chili verde and egg. Other gluten free options as well.

We arrived mid morning and were able to find street parking right outside the restaurant. We gave our name, was told it would be 20 minutes (they were packed) and 20 minutes later we got notification that our table was ready. The decor is super cute, mosaics of Fiesta ware on the walls. Tables and booths are good size. Our waitress convinced us to try a cinnamon roll as an appetizer to our breakfast, we caved. It came out hot and gooey-baked to perfection. We split it into quarters and each had a quarter before breakfast and boxed the rest to eat on the road later. Our breakfast came out shortly after and was amazing. I had the Denver omelet with potatoes and rye toast. All was delicious. The little pile of pineapple salsa is a refreshing surprise. My daughter had scrambled eggs, potatoes, and wheat toast. She couldn't stop talking about the potatoes, they are SO good! I highly recommend giving this restaurant a try, you will not be let down. Great location, wonderful service, and yummy food. read more

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Coffee was good and the Cinnamon roll was solid. Service is a bit slow but the outside seating was perfect.

Visiting and happy to have found such an amazing spot for breakfast! I started with the coffee house blend of the day - Java Sea Salt Mocha - and was very pleased with it! Two of us split the Breakfast Quesadilla and the Stuffed French Toast! The Quesadilla - with chorizo was amazing, and the french toast was the best I have ever had - the bread was like a cinnamon roll and the raspberry and cream cheese filling was epic. We had an easy time finding street parking and being immediately seated and served on a Monday morning. The ambiance is really cool - a lot of eccentric art to take in. All in all, a 5/5 and we may come back tomorrow before we head out of town because we loved it so much! read more

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We decided to stop in for breakfast based on all the great yelp reviews. We stopped in early Sat morning and we had a very short wait. I had one Michigan blueberry pancake. One was more than enough, it was huge!! My husband had the Denver omelet. They provide a pot of coffee for the table, which is always nice and you do not see much anymore. I noticed many people had tea and it was served in beautiful tea pots. Our server was great and very attentive. A wonderful breakfast experience. read more

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Packed!!! And for good reason! This place was delicious and inventive. My corn cake Benny was wonderful - not to mention unique - and I am bummed I don't live here so I can go back every weekend There were four of us and everyone loved their breakfast choice, but I was too busy chowing down to remember what they ordered ... sorry, not sorry AND... despite being packed, those servers were sliding between tables, topping off beverages, checking-in and just overall smashing it in terms of service! Kudos to that excellent team! AND... they gave me a refill on coffee to go, which was much needed and very much appreciated! read more

Morning Star Cafe - Corn cake benny - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Grand Haven, Michigan

our server was Mak, and she was lovely. we were overwhelmed by the amount of food we got for the price. the marbled cornbread scramble didn't look too appetizing in the picture but you HAVE to get it (my boyfriend did because Mak vouched for it as her favorite). we also got the fruit cocktail, which was incredibly fresh. overall, the only reason we were upset was because we were supposed to eat light for the beach. great meal, great service, would come again! read more

Full belly. Great service. Cozy atmosphere. I was in town for a couple of days. I came here for a breakfast that would really fill my belly for a day of enjoying the outdoors. My breakfast definitely fit the book (and didn't break the bank!) I had a fluffy omelet with potatoes, bacon, and biscuit. The coffee was dinne of the best I've had - that piping hot, bold-flavored diner coffee! But I left room for a cinnamon roll. I'm a sucker for a cinnamon roll, but only really good ones. This was one of the best I've had. It was huge, so I didn't finish it, but I packed it up and smacked on it later in the day. read more

Morning Star Cafe - Cadillac omelet with biscuit - delish! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Grand Haven, Michigan

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Great place for breakfast! Would love to come back a hundred times to work through everything on the menu. Huevos Rancheros was awesome.

Friendly. Tasty. Time & dollars well spent. Definitely worth a return visit! Everyone was smiling! They liked it, too!

Friendly staff, great prices, great food. Cinnamon French toast was delicious. Burger patty was fresh and the foccacia bread was great. Also really appreciate the full size changing pad in the men's bathroom. read more

Had breakfast there this AM after having gotten a recommendation from my wife's Fiesta dishes group (which they use to serve all the meals) and it was wonderful! Had a little 20 minute wait for our party of 6, but wow, the food was delicious! I had the stuffed French toast (OMG), a couple of us had the breakfast special, my wife had an omelet, and another had the biscuits and gravy. Our server was very nice, took our picture (!), and made sure the coffee was hot and plentiful. We split one of the "legendary" cinnamon rolls and it was literally the icing on a great meal. Highly, highly recommend. read more

Morning Star Cafe - Stuffed French toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Grand Haven, Michigan

Walked up and got our name on the list for brunch. They took our number and said they'd text when the table was ready. Estimated 30-minute wait, actual 40. We took the opportunity to look up the menu and reviews while waiting. Once seated, we were able to order immediately. The coffee was brought out in an insulated carafe for wxtra pours, with a side of cream. The gal who helped us also brought 2 forks out so we could share the roll. It had a fabulous crunchy outer, yet tender inside and smothered in a tangy-sweet cream cheese frosting. Next came the mains. Mine could have used some kick, but there was hot sauce available &, I suppose, it's easier to add more heat than it is to take it away. The eggs were perfectly poached & I loved the naked option. Bonus for letting me swap out potatoes for the fruit. After reading how great they were, I did expect some sort of twist, but there isn't one. Yes, they were good, just normal. I stole a few bites of bacon & it was fabulous. I'd guess they bake it to render it and get it crispy without burning it. The hubs said the chorizo hash was great. I wouldn't know cuz he didn't share! All in all, I feel like it was a great value. read more

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Love it! Just remember to go ahead of when you need to eat. There is almost always a wait! Great southwestern breakfast options!! Different than your run of the mill breakfast and lunch options and always delicious! Get the cinnamon roll to share!!!! read more

Standard diner style atmosphere, nice little place. Food was good, it was so busy that initial service was a little slow but once we got rolling it was good. The place or the people might a little too crunchy for me (a little too hipster. If that term is even valid these days) all in all pretty good. read more

Morning Star Cafe - Eggs Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Grand Haven, Michigan

The food was good. The service was good. Definitely would recommend this as a. Place to eat with good food and service.

Absolutely the best place for breakfast in the tri-cities area. Get there early if you want a quick table on any weekend or summer weekday. The atmosphere is an eclectic mix of Americana and Mexican. read more

I don't go to Morningstar that often, every now and then when I'm going out to breakfast with others. But today, I'm by myself and even though last time I thought they might have overcharged me, I decided to have breakfast. Besides Russ' Restaurant had big groups waiting to be seated. So here I am at Morningstar, parked across the street. First thing I noticed, they did not do a very good job of cleaning the snow off the sidewalk.....unlike their neighbor, J-Dubs wine shop which did an excellent clearing of the white stuff. Menu prices still looked the same, so I ordered what I got last time. Eggs & Ham. You can read the previous review I did on the food since it did not change. My biggest complaint, besides the 40-50 year old music heard over the speakers.... was being gouged! The menu states $9.25. I was charged 9.95. WTF? Next, coffee: $3.50. What do think they are? Starbucks? Then a non-cash adjustment! (see photo) So my breakfast with tip was about $17....and I just got a basic meat and eggs breakfast. I'm done with this place. I'll wait for a table at Russ' next time and save my self 5 bucks. Plus, Russ' actually has a parking lot. read more

Morning Star Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Grand Haven, Michigan

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