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    Rainy Days Cafe

    3.9 (50 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Harry R.

    The last time I was at Rainy Day Cafe was 5 years ago. At that time, all I remember was that I didn't feel welcomed. It was all business from the server whom I felt was trying to get me to quickly eat and get out the door! It was that feeling that made me put this place on the do not patronize list. I've heard others echo the same feelings. Now why am I back? I wanted to get breakfast at Sporty's Cafe....that's a little diner in the back of a dive bar with the same name. But I show up there and the manager tells me they no longer serve breakfast! So I'm down the street at Rainy Day. As soon as I walk in I found a table, was greeted by an enthusiastic server and promptly brought my coffee. After a few minutes the server is back, she rattles off the day's specials, but I chose an omelet. The food arrived in about 4 minutes. The omelet was small and arrived on a small plate. The server kept my coffee cup warm. While the size of the omelet was not huge, it was adequate. I don't like having leftovers or stuffing myself anyway. I know a lot of restaurants have these huge portions that perhaps many people like to take home the leftovers. You won't have to do that here. I thought to myself how the general attitude of this restaurant has changed since my last visit. Later on, I noted a newspaper clipping on the wall that explained the restaurant was under new ownership. All for the better. Rainy Day Cafe is a rather small cozy restaurant with a small adjacent parking lot. I was there on the weekend so there was quite a crowd, but the servers were on top of their game. Overall a good experience. However, one incident rubbed me the wrong way. Otherwise I would have rated this place 4-stars. If you don't pay with cash, you get charged an extra 3%. Don't get me wrong....there is a sign at the door and at the cash register clearly spelling that out, so it's not a last minute surprise. But I thought that was rather petty, as I know of no other restaurant in this area that does this.

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    Evan F.

    A little cold outside (but not raining) meant yet another COVID-19 socially distanced meal at an outdoor table. Our server was a hoot...she and my wife got along famously! We ordered our coffees and settled in on one of their famous stuffed hashbrown dishes (this one, a Greek special) along with an off-menu "secret" item called the Once in a Blue Moon. The Greek stuffed hashbrowns was a special (on-menu) item which has a pile of hashbrowns covering loads of gyro meat layered with onions, tomatoes and tzatziki sauce accompanied by two slices of toast. Gyro for breakfast anyone?!?!? Yum yum! The Once in a Blue Moon (off-menu special) consisted of four thick-cut slices of French toast with a layer of cream cheese in-between, then topped with a blueberry sauce loaded with fresh blueberries and finally a dollop of whipped cream. It was not as sweet as I'd anticipated but still very satisfying. The French toast seemed Texas-toast like in nature and was moist, warm and perfect for this dish. Terrific meal and great service...easily a place we'd return to on a future trip to the area.

    According to the sign, this is where the magic happens!
    Jon C.

    Stopped in about 9:30 on a Sunday morning for breakfast. Small place with only about a dozen seats inside, but there were only a couple of people here when I arrived so I grabbed a seat right away. Specials written on the board and menus on the table.. I did the 2 eggs, meat, potato and toast ($7.19) and a coffee ($1.99). The service was great.. I barely had a chance to take a few drinks of coffee before my server was around to offer me a warm up. Food came out quickly and was delicious. I love hash browns and my plate was covered in them, and they were GOOD! Eggs were just how I liked them.. over medium almost to the point of being over hard. Great little place!!

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    Johnna E.

    Great breakfast spot. Big portions, we couldn't even finish our plates. Will hopefully be back while on vacation.

    Rick C.

    I just love this little hole in the wall breakfast joint. It is my favorite in Grand Haven. They have a great menu and a plate under $5. They know what they are doing. This is my new "Rendezvous".

    Cindy G.

    Rainy Day Cafe is the cutest little cafe plopped down in a super weird area. We came here based on the reviews and called ahead to see if pups were allowed on the patio - and the were! We sat outside on an overcast morning - which we found hilarious considering the name. Service was smiley and friendly. Our server ran down a list of her favorites. This place does not hold back on the calories. It is a true diner and the owner opened it simply because he likes to cook. You can get a simple breakfast or something smothered, covered and everything in between. We opted for an omelette, a bacon egg and cheese bagel and a cup of gravy. Both were good and exactly what we were looking for. Not the highest quality, but better than average diner food for sure. I would come back for breakfast, but if you want alcohol (bloodies, mimosas etc,) and or an atmosphere I would skip this joint. Simple, no frills diner. 4 stars.

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    Local cafe, but food took forever. We waited almost an hour after we ordered, and we just ordered basic breakfast.

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    Food was awesome and staff was very friendly!! Coffee was hot and pancakes were great !

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    Great little place for basic breakfast. Staff is always friendly and food is good. Never disappoints.

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    Cute little spot where we enjoyed brunch. Great friendly service. Good French toast.

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    My eggs were undercooked, and my wife's were a skinny omelet base instead of scrambled. Plus she had to send it back because it was cold.

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    Morning Star Cafe

    4.6
    (622 reviews)
    0.8 mi
    $$

    Met up with a friend for brunch at Morning Star recently. It was my first time visiting and I was…read moreexcited 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).

    I am just so disappointed in the evolution of Morning Star Cafe. Truly, it could be so great with…read morebetter 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.

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    Interior
    Marbled Cornbread Scramble
    Marbled Cornbread Scramble
    Amazing cinnamon roll... do not skip!

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    Stanz Cafe

    Stanz Cafe

    4.1
    (100 reviews)
    0.5 mi
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    At first this place looks like a hole in the wall, but then you notice the overflow on the other…read moreside of the wall. The atmosphere is very moody, which fits the hole in yhe wall 1st impression. The 2nd impression is it's very welcoming and gives small town vibes. I ordered a bowl of N'AWLINS GUMBO ($8) which has medley of rice, okra, Andouille sausage & chicken. It was very good and did give that southern feeling and would be especially good on a cold day. For my main I ordered the POLISH PLATE ($18)  two kielbasa, three pierogies, cabbage roll and kapusta. This was excellent. The Kielbasa were tasty and just as good as dedicated Polish restaurants. The Kapusta is a Polish cabbage dish baked with onions, mushrooms, and sauerkraut. It was excellent, I don't think I've had it before, I'll definitely be having it again. I didn't think I like cabbage, at the very least, I like theirs alot. The pierogies were excellent and only needed the sour cream to be perfect. If you like Polish food, I definitely recommend this dish! The service was very friendly and efficient. Overall an easy 5 star review. Would I return? Absolutely. The only issue would be do I get the excellent Polish dish or try something else?

    Everything on the menu is great, I especially love breakfast, the bread is so so good! Great…read moreservice, even when it's busy. Super cute cafe style decor.

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    Patio furniture everywhere, inside & out. I don't get it
    Patio furniture everywhere, inside & out. I don't get it
    Blueberry French toast
    Blueberry French toast
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    Pine Street Cafe

    Pine Street Cafe

    3.7
    (57 reviews)
    1.3 mi
    $$

    This restaurant has been around since as long as I can remember…read more My grandparents went here, my parents took us here. It was always a nice little diner. Similar to Idle Hour in Spring Lake and Rendezvous in Grand Haven. Unfortunately the latter have since shut down. Pine Street underwent new ownership a few years ago, and it really hasn't been the same since. They updated the menu with what seems to be Southwest Style food, even though this place is far from being a Tex-Mex eatery. They also boast a liquor license, I guess this is for the Bloody Mary crowd? They closed for remodeling in January, but reopened. I went there after they opened to see the improvements. To me all it looks like they did was tear out the carpeting, put in laminante and painted the walls. The same old tables remain as do the uncomfortable counter stools. No art work on the walls yet. I ordered a country breakfast. ($13), 2 small eggs, ham, American fries. What's interesting is the American Fries were basically deep fried chunks of potatoes. Different than what other restaurants around this area call AF. Also other restaurants ask if you want onions in the potatoes, here they don't since they are basically similar to French fries. Sourdough toast cost me an extra dollar. Coffee was $2.75. So the meal was: Country Breakfast: $13 Toast: $1 Coffee: $2.75 Tax $1.01 Credit card surcharge: 50¢ Total: $18.25 Plus tip: $3.50 Almost $22 for a basic breakfast for one. Had I brought my GF and parents it would be just shy of $90 for a breakfast for 4. Service was good.

    Pretty easy 5 star rating here. We had a large group of 9, so will start off with saying how much…read morewe appreciated being able to make brunch reservations. Not everyone is willing to do that on Sunday mornings. Everyone within our group was very happy with their food. Kids had Mickey pancakes. We had a mix of skillets and griddle combos among the adults. I enjoyed some eggs Florentine. It was excellent. They were super busy, but it was steady, smooth and really great service.

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    There's a parking lot, but some street parking too.
 Don't park in front of the P.O. on Saturday (before noon) though.
    There's a parking lot, but some street parking too. Don't park in front of the P.O. on Saturday (before noon) though.
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    Stale toast
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    Lucy's

    Lucy's

    4.4
    (146 reviews)
    1.3 mi
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    I came here a little while back with a few friends for dinner. Had a great time at the restaurant…read more Very quick seating & service. - The pizza was delicious. - My friend loved her sandwich. - The salad was a pass. - I had a blue coconut drink (very much pass) Overall, I would come again for a chill hang but only if I can sit outside :)

    Cool atmosphere but food is BLAND. This was my second time eating here and both times was…read moredisappointed by the food. Would try again just for drinks because I do like the atmosphere. Stopped in today for lunch. It was super busy with lots of families due to the holidays. We waited a while for drinks and food. When the food came my father reminded the waitress that he had also ordered a coffee that he didn't receive and her response was "I only have two hands". She then brought the coffee ten minutes later but forgot the creamer. My dad was nervous to ask for his creamer because of the snarky comment, but reminded her he still needed it the next time she came around. She forgot again so after our meal was over and before we paid he went to the bartender to ask for his coffee creamer and a new warm coffee. I understand they were busy and could give a pass for forgetting it multiple times, but the snarky comment was totally unnecessary and turned me off. Again, I get she was probably stressed but she totally could have told him in a polite way that she would be back with the rest of his order.

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    Inside bar
    Cold Soba Noodles
    Cold Soba Noodles
    Lucy's Backyard

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    Lucky Tea & Sushi Cafe

    Lucky Tea & Sushi Cafe

    4.8
    (140 reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $$

    My daughter and I had lunch at Lucky Tea & Sushi Cafe. The restaurant was easily accessible from…read moreboth 31 and Robbins Rd. The interior casual, clean, and inviting. There was open seating with both booths and regular tables. The menu offers a wide selection of choices. We opted for the lunch sushi combo A: which came with a choice of miso or mushroom soup, house salad with a ginger dressing and your choice 2 sushi rolls from their special lunch list. We loved the mushroom soup and salad! The sushi we tried were the Spicy Tuna, Jalapeño Yellow Tail, Salmon Sushi and a California Roll. The Jalepeno Yellow Tail would not be my choice to order again, the other sushi was delicious. The best part of our experience and earning 5 stars for the restaurant, was our server. She was fantastic! Great service!!!

    Visited for a late bite on a Thursday. We dined in. There was only one other tables, but service…read morewas excellent and the food was amazing. I'd never visited before but had heard such good things and am so glad it lived up to the hype. I'm so excited we liked it and am sure we will be back. Everything came out steaming hot with super generous portions. The server was highly attentive and very knowledgeable about all of our questions. I was starving and forgot to grab her name. Regardless it was a wonderful visit and I'd highly recommend recommend. The restaurant is very light and definitely has a cafe vibe. It's located in a strip mall, and doesn't really give off "high end" vibes anywhere except they'll droolworthy food.

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    Cute interior
    Cute interior
    Japanese crab and pork fried gyoza appetizers. Awesome.
    Japanese crab and pork fried gyoza appetizers. Awesome.
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