My food was really good. Unfortunately, my wife's meal was completely disappointing. Even after sending it back, it was still inedible--which was surprising given how simple the order was: scrambled eggs, sausage, potatoes, and pancakes. The pancakes were cold, as if they had come straight out of the refrigerator. The potatoes were soggy and cold and tasted like nothing but oil- no seasoning at all. The sausage was so dry that even drinking water didn't help and you could hardly cut through it with a fork. The eggs were initially runny on the inside and dry on the outside, which raised enough food-safety concerns that my wife sent them back. When the replacement arrived, the eggs were completely overcooked and dry and rubbery. She didn't finish her meal, and the waitress never seemed to notice that anything was wrong. Overall, while my meal was fine, I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for quality food. read more

Ada, MI is adorable & this MudPenny location is trendy and vibey AF - comparable to the coasts if you ask me! With their decor, their Slayer espresso machine and delicious food (and drinks!) We stopped in on a work trip and needed someplace close by. Our server was dealing with a broken soda machine, half the menu not being available because the salmon was still curing as well as the steak or something? But, she was gracious and calm! I ordered the: * SMORGASBORD (grilled salmon, mixed greens, arugula, pickled beets, radish, whipped goat cheese, flax bread, herb vinaigrette) - supposed to be grilled salmon but they were out as mentioned so did grilled chicken. * POTATO WEDGES (salt and vinegar potato wedges, truffle aioli, scallion) - not very salt & vinegar-y but the wedges were cooked to perfection! read more

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Never knew how beautiful Ada is! And to have such a cute brunch/lunch/breakfast place is an added bonus. The service was wonderful despite it being pretty busy. I ordered The Wild Card, which was PHENOMENAL! The mushroom mix they put on top was chewy and savory...SO GOOD! Went so well with all the root veggies and other roasted vegetables on the plate. Husband ordered their brunchwrap, which was also delicious, but kinda small for his liking. (He wanted their braised short rib but sadly, they had already run out this morning. ) We will have to come back again soon to check it out! read more

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Great brunch option - service is always prompt and friendly, ambiance is modern and classic, and food is tasty! Our favorites include the brunchwrap and the breakfast sandwich. Love their specialty coffee too. Definitely recommend!! read more

Food looked absolutely beautiful, but unfortunately it was lacking seasoning and overall flavor. I ordered the brunch wrap with chorizo -- the chorizo was cooked very crispy, almost like bacon, which I wasn't expecting. The aioli and hot sauce really saved the meal. The coffee, however, was excellent and I'll definitely be back for that alone. I also tried a bite of my husband's breakfast burrito and the sausage in that was very good. Service was a bit slow; it took a while for us to be greeted at the table. Prices are also on the higher side, especially considering the food doesn't come with any sides. read more

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Saturday morning around 10am.. seated promptly. Not super busy when we arrived. Took a minute for waitress to take our drink order. I stuck w water, my daughter got a fancy coffee. Seemed to take a while to get the coffee. Got busier while we were there. I ordered the French omelette, my daughter ordered the muddy Christo. Again seemed to take a while to get food. Food was very good. Bill (with tip) about $50 for the two of us. read more

MudPenny - French Omelette - New American Near Me - Ada, Michigan

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We went to MudPenny for brunch. The service was exceptional. Very friendly and attentive. I recommend the Muddy Bloody - an appetizer in itself! I ordered the eggs and crispy polenta. My partner had a wrap with latkes. Both were delicious. read more

MudPenny - Muddy Bloody - New American Near Me - Ada, Michigan

We stopped by on a Sunday morning at 10:30 and didn't have to wait for a table for three. Food and drinks were delicious and our server was attentive. The miel cafe was wonderful, as were our meals. Two of us had the Mountie (the sweet potato mash on the sandwich is so good) and the other had eggs Benedict (the eggs were perfectly poached). read more

MudPenny - Eggs Benedict - New American Near Me - Ada, Michigan

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After our stay at the Ada Hotel, we wandered across to Mudpenny for breakfast. What an incredible way to start the day! I ordered the Crème Brûlée French toast sticks. Not a single note...the sticks were so good that I was sad to take the last bite. The coffee was so tasty that I bought a can of their coffee beans to take home. Our waitress was lovely, checking in on us frequently. The restaurant was busy with all sorts of customers coming and going. With all of the different seating choices, MudPenny would be a great place for small work meetings. read more

MudPenny - MudPenny's French toast sticks - New American Near Me - Ada, Michigan

Little disappointed for how cute the ambiance is and the menu has some fun choices. Got the avocado toast which was underwhelming and waited 45 minutes for it to come out with a cooled off egg on top:/ Would like to try again and hopefully have a better experience. read more

In love with the interior of this place! They also have a cute patio, but it was raining so we sat inside. We were greeted immediately and brought to a table. They were very busy for a Tuesday afternoon! I was surprised to see people with work laptops, books, etc posted up at this busy restaurant, but the staff didn't appear to mind. My seasonal blueberry maple latte was such a fun summer twist on a standard latte! My Angela Martin burrito was tasty, but not really any wow factor to it. My dad ordered the lemon pancakes, which again were good but not anything super special. I felt very comfortable with my toddler here- definitely family friendly! read more

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great food and coffee is delicious but service is painfully slow on more than several occasion. Every time we walk in you can tell people are waiting on something. read more

Such a cool spot for brunch. Absolutely fantastic menu! And amazing mimosas! Staff was super friendly. Pretty sure our server was Libby. I hope that's right b/c she was great. Might be a little crowded but worth it for sure! read more

Food options are all incredible. Honestly haven't found one thing on their menu that isn't very unique with amazing flavor.

This used to be my favorite breakfast spot. The last two times, the experience has been rough. Today, we waited for 40 minutes for 2 kids' pancakes, avocado toast, and an omelette. When we finally found our server (who we hadn't seen in about 20 minutes), and asked how long it would be for our food, she came back with our kids' pancakes, which were ice cold. A few minutes later, she brought out our eggs, which were also cold. And, I had to ask for my coffee 3 times before getting it. Servers were nice, but not attentive or expedient in any way. When a place is packed, we can understand slightly slower service. But when the food comes out cold, and the tab is $70, that's disappointing. read more

Came here for dinner for the first time. They do a nice job of setting a dinner scene from the breakfast/brunch place it's known for. Black table clothes, low lighting, very light music. We stared with a couple cocktails that were good and chose the mushroom donuts that were recommended. Server described them similar to hush puppies. They were interesting and did remind me of a fried hush puppy with a mild, earthy flavor. The black garlic Mayo and chili honey they were plated with made the dish added more flavor to the donuts For dinner, I had the spare ribs with a sliced glazed carrots and cheddar polenta. Large portion and tasty with the meat very tender and went well with the polenta. My husband had the patty melt which was an elevated version of the sandwich on toasted brioche. He enjoyed that as well. They were out of the cab, but we found two different glasses of red wine to go with our dinner (Pinot noir and a cote du Rhône). Nice option for dinner in downtown Ada open Thurs-sat for dinner. read more

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Food is always tasty! I dig savory flavors and Mudpenny doesn't disappoint. However, I added sausage to my Wild Card ($4 up charge) and got what appeared to be about a tablespoon of sausage that was smash/fried on a flat grill. Otherwise, the Wild Card was tasty and the portion large enough to take home leftovers. My breakfast partners split the vegan burrito with a side of roasted vegetables. Also tasty. Service was pretty good except that our server spoke in a whispering voice, so lip reading comes in handy. read more

MudPenny - Wild Card (that's the $4 sausage chip sticking out of the right side). It really doesn't need sausage, but I thought I would try it. - New American Near Me - Ada, Michigan

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MudPenny is what happens when the little coffee stand that could grows into a fantastic eatery/coffee joint/hangout spot. It's easy to like. Welcoming coffee shop vibe with a dining room to boot. Sit at the counter or take a table. Staff are friendly and proud of what they're doing. The menu I sampled was special for an event I was attending, but I did try a few of the regular dinner offerings. The tagliatelli dish is off the charts yummy. House made tagliatelli noodles are wide ribbons of al dente goodness, tossed with a light vodka cream sauce and served with thick toast. Just want dessert? Get the coffee creme brûlée--it's lights out fantastic. You'll tell yourself you're sharing, but you won't pass the spoon. MudPenny has become one of Ada's little gems. If you're in town give it a (espresso) shot! read more

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Service and food was really good, however, the eggs Benedict did not come with hollandaise which was disappointing for a Benedict.

Took forever to take our coffee order. Had to wait a bit for her to come back for food order as well. Still waiting on food, arrived here over an hour ago-only myself and one other person and ordered the most basic breakfast. Also coffee was terrible. I got a Carmel latte and there was zero flavor. She did take coffee off my bill so there's that but waitress was very non existent the whole time and didn't give us a heads up on it being such a long wait for food. Multiple tables open so unsure why it took forever. Super disappointed. read more

MudPenny - Zero flavor Carmel latte - New American Near Me - Ada, Michigan

second time, never again . non hospitable, staff on their phones constantly, breakfast was cold and overpriced, $60 for breakfast and coffee for 2, never again, not even a thank you for coming in. read more

Cheesecake Brownie: Oh man...this was outstanding. Rich, but I was able to finish it. Btw, IT'S GLUTEN FREE! Lavender Oat Milk Latte: Not a sugar bomb like a lot of flavored lattes at your run-of-the-mill coffee shops. Perfect amount of lavender. Clearly, it's gorgeous There were plenty of other choices for baked goods and coffee drinks. The "latte lady" was a master (Super Bowl Sunday @ Noon; give her a raise). Different drinks had different plating, which shows attention to detail. The brunch menu looks outstanding and the couple plates I saw looked delicious. I will be back to endeavor further. read more

MudPenny - Cheesecake Brownie and Lavender Oat Milk Latte - New American Near Me - Ada, Michigan

The patio is perfect this time of year! The restaurant also has lots of windows so you can't go wrong with a seat inside. Started with a Lavender & Oat Milk Latte. Oat milk is the only alternative milk they have. I was lost in conversation so I can't remember the lavender but the latte tasted as delicious as it looked! I usually get the Wild Arugula Salad with Chicken but decided on the Pomegranate Salad with chicken and no red onions. It had fresh strawberries, goat cheese, pecans and tossed in a pomegranate vinaigrette with mixed greens. There are no pomegranate seeds in it. It's perfectly dressed. The chicken is seasoned well and nice and cold. I hate when people put warm chicken on a cold salad. My husband got the wedge salad and said the blue cheese dressing was good. I stole a piece of crispy bacon - wow - so much bacon flavor in one little bite! read more

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We stopped in for Sunday brunch with the family and had a great experience. There wasn't a wait so we had a table instantly and our server quickly came over and took a drink order. I had The O.G. Breakfast sandwich with sausage which was delicious. Honestly one of the best breakfast sandwiches I've ever had. They had no problem just whipping up a couple scrambled eggs for our daughter who is under 2 even though that wasn't really a menu option. The service was so friendly the whole time and we left full! We will definitely be back. read more

MudPenny - The O.G. Breakfast Sandwich with Sausage - New American Near Me - Ada, Michigan

Came here for Sunday brunch and it was delicious!! It was busy the whole time we were there and if there's a wait, they will take your phone number and text you when your table is ready. There's lots to look at in the stores near them! The menu has a lot of typical brunch fare but with twists. My husband got an oat milk mocha the Wild Card which he said was delicious and very filling. I got the Angela Martin but asked for it to be without the wrap since I avoid gluten. They do have GF toast for an additional $2.50 so I got this on the side. With how much food they gave me, I definitely did not need to get toast! The restaurant has simple modern/sleek decor and there is a patio with outdoor seating. It is quite kid friendly - lots of littles and babies dining with their families! They have high chairs and a changing table in the bathroom. Overall it's a bit more pricey than diner fare for brunch but totally worth it given the quality and portions. We will be back! read more

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Got together with a friend for brunch this morning and tried out Ada Mudpenny for the first time. I drank both americano and regular coffee - both were delicious. For our meals: I ordered the Angela Martin breakfast burrito. While made simply, it both tasted delicious, contained fresh ingredients, and held me all day (brunch at 10, didn't eat again until about 7:30p). My friend ordered the protein cakes and was able to eat maybe a little over 1/2 (commented they were both delicious and filing). Service was kind and attentive. The vibe was clean and modern. They were busy from the time we got there until we left (start of lunch rush). read more

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This is a total gem of a place in downtown Ada. Great food, service, and the interior is sweet! They had a number of vegan options and everything we have was delicious. read more

This place has charm but not in a cutesy way - in a crisp, clean, sleek way! Nice menu - it's got both traditional & then some fun, unique choices. I had the brioche toast with pimento cream cheese, pickled red onions, field greens - and a side of their homemade sausage. All of it was delicious. Friendly service who made sure beverages were refilled as we sat there and talked for a while. They have different types of seating including regular low top tables, high top tables and solo counter/bar seating for you & your laptop. Parking is both street & a lot. Oh & lots of windows for lots of natural light! read more

MudPenny - Yummy! Brioche toast with pimento cream cheese, field greens and pickled red onions. Plus they're delicious sausage they make in-house - New American Near Me - Ada, Michigan

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We went here for breakfast after the GR Tri. The food was amazing. I had the breakfast wrap and the Cinnamon Spiked Cold Brew, both were amazing. The service was good, even though the restaurant was full. The food and drinks came out quickly. The ambiance was cool. I would go back the next time I am in Ada. read more

Fresh homemade food with quality ingredients! We love this place every summer we visit Ada/GR. We have only tried breakfast but hope to try lunch and dinner in the future once the hotel is open next door. read more

The food and service was wonderful. My granddaughter ordered the crispy Brussels sprouts and they were very tasty. I ordered the Smorgasbord with Salmon and the pickled beet tartness complimented the salmon which was cooked to perfection. Ms.Kenady was our chef and came to our table to make sure everything was to our liking. read more

Thais place is incredible. Small boutique feel and the decor is very cute. Fun place to eat or come Grab drinks/coffee We came here for our first date after having our baby! Food was amazing and the portion sizes are huge! We had the shrimp appetizer, patty melt, curry and the crème brûlée. The shrimp having faces on them freaked us out but that's a total preference they were still very good. Service was great and was patient with us! My favorite thing, I wish all restaurants would copy, was that you could scan the tab and pay through your phone. No more waiting for the back n forth read more

MudPenny - Curry - New American Near Me - Ada, Michigan

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Industrial setting, clean. open lot parking (free, which is sometimes hard to find in GR) Throughly enjoyed the Mountie and the maple bourbon latte. The savory and sweet balance of the Mountie was just so satisfying. Opted out of the chips and ordered the roasted red skin potatoes, which were a nice compliment to the dish. Service was great. Arrived at 2:00pm, was seated very quickly. Friendly staff, knowledgeable in the food they served. read more

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So I had been wanting to try it and my daughter and I stopped by this morning. It was very clean and the decor is nice. The service was excellent. She had the latkes which were really good--the flavors were very well balanced. I have the OG Deuce in a tortilla which was excellent too, although I would say the latkes have a bit more complexity of flavors. We sat on the outdoor patio, which is quite nice. They have planters and umbrellas, making it for a nice area. We'll be back to try other things. read more

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My pancakes, syrup, and coffee were cold. On the plus side, my orange juice was also cold.

Love this place. It gets packed, and there is a reason for it. The food is really good. We usually hit this place up when we are in GR. The ambiance can be a little loud, but it is aesthetically pleasing. Don't miss this place. read more

Nice ambiance and decent food but absolutely awful service. When our food arrived, I asked for a refill of coffee and never got it. Server disappeared and never checked back on us. She finally reappeared to drop off a check but didn't come back for payment. After waiting what seemed like an excessive amount of time, I went to the counter to pay and stood by the register. Two staff members behind the counter were grinding coffee and cleaning up. They glanced my way but never acknowledged me. I waited, thinking maybe they would finish what they were doing and come help me. But they didn't, and I finally had to ask if I could cash out. Restaurant was practically empty at this point so the poor service was a bit baffling. read more

Fantastic food and coffee. Great atmosphere for time alone or business. Friendly and helpful service. Highly recommend.

Went to MudPenny this morning with my family of 4 including an 18 month old toddler. Service was great with very attentive and family staff who had good knowledge of the menu and was able to make recommendations on different dishes. The environment is warm and cozy, great for a quick coffee and bite or there are some seats in the back corner for a longer stay. It definitely gets crowded over the weekend so come early or prepare to wait a little bit for a table especially if you have a bigger party. Food was good, we ordered the almond pancakes, French toast and chicken salad along with a mac and cheese off the kids menu. Everything came out timely and tasted great. Will definitely come back to other items. read more

MudPenny - Latte with whole milk - New American Near Me - Ada, Michigan

This place was all around amazing. It was our first time there and the ambiance, food, and service were spectacular. The cold brew and matcha were amazing. We got the Kevin Malone burrito, the Angela Martin burrito, the Brunchwrap, and the Windmill cookie pancakes. All of the food was delicious and tasted so fresh. We will definitely be back soon. read more

MudPenny - Brunchwrap with bacon and potatoes on side! - New American Near Me - Ada, Michigan

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