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    The Chalkboard Kitchen

    3.7 (332 reviews)
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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    This was a great place for breakfast. They were busy for a Saturday morning but food was good. Clean and open space

    Biscuit Biscuits and Gravy - Half
    Clinton C.

    Came to South Haven to run an errand and decided to stop in here for breakfast. The staff were friendly and the menu mentioned they had recently moved into this new location. The decor is very farmhouse modern with a lot of white washed panels. The breakfast was really good and came out hot and fresh! The biscuits and gravy were tasty and the bacon and sausage tasted great! If I am ever in the area again I will make sure to stop by again and try their dinner menu!

    Breakfast Carbonara and Choriza Scramble , DELICIOUS!!
    Kyli W.

    Awesome service, friendly charismatic staff. The food was phenomenal, breakfast carbonara and chorizo scramble were DYNAMITE! They didn't miss the heat on the Bloody Mary either ;) Definitely stop here when in town!!

    BLT E super huge and messy - use a fork haha!
    Monica L.

    Had the BLT - E - absolutely delicious but be prepared - it's huge and messy! Kind of neat to see an old pew at the entry. Parking can be tight.

    Avocado toast: wheat toast, avocado, pickled red onion, feta, tomato and an egg + smashed potatoes on the side
    Aparna B.

    Delicious breakfast spot in heart of charming South Haven! The staff was so friendly and made us laugh. Their menu has a lot of vegetarian stuff and also vegan (vegan eggs, tofu, etc). I ordered their avocado toast with smashed potatoes and my husband ordered their veggie scramble with potatoes. The space was so huge and inviting - I'm guessing they used to be on Phoenix Street but needed more space so now they're on Broadway. Either way the potatoes stole the show. So so good and crispy! Plus we paid via Apple Pay which was AWESOME. More paperless paying please! 13/10. Put them on our list if you're ever in or going through south haven!

    Banana pancakes with eggs and sausage links
    Joy A.

    New location but same server we've had for years. No wait to be seated, order placed promptly, food came out super fast. There was a small issue with pancakes which server resolved. A++++

    B(e)LT 6 bacon strips, eggs lettuce tomato. Excellent
    Jay K.

    I'm coming back here for the BeLT. It's the best BLT anywhere. They add 2 eggs to a ton of bacon add lettuce and tomato and there you have it. Don't recommend the Bloody Mary.

    Veggie scramble, home potatoes and toast
    Cheryl S.

    Since our last visit a few years ago, Phoenix Street has moved to a new location. Love the architectural details of this restored older building. Clean and modern inside. The drawback: it is LOUD. The place is hopping (good for their success and a sign of an appreciated community eatery) and with that comes lots of people, movement and conversation. For my preferences, the stimulation detracts from the ambiance. Next time, I'll try outside seating. We were greeted quickly and placed on a waitlist. Given the number of people, the wait list moves quickly. The staff at Phoenix Street is efficient. They work hard and keep moving. With this efficiency comes a lack of personal connection. We wanted to ask about the live and the new billing, but there was literally not a moment for any tangential conversation. Our server was polite, but gave all the nonverbals of "I don't want to talk."' Once we were seated, our order was taken and our food arrived, we didn't see much from the staff. An improvement in customer connection would go a long way in making this good eatery excellent. Our memory of past visits in the older, dated building included time to chat with staff and a much more comfy, homey feel. Miss that environment. Our food arrived in a timely manner. It looked and smelled wonderful. Large portions prepared well and plated nicely. Much like our memory do previous visits, Phoenix Street serves up excellent food. Menu prices are steep, but comparable to other waterfront, vacation-oriented communities. We would definitely return. Perhaps off-season, the vibe will settle down.

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    1 year ago

    Nice atmosphere. Very good food! Wait staff was great too. I recommend this pace. Easy to get to and worth your time.

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    Quality food, but the atmosphere is loud and echoing. Definitely liked their previous location better. Great mimosas

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    2 years ago

    Delicious breakfast! Crisp bacon, smashed potatoes are great and yummy toast! Friendly staff and great atmosphere

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    The food was good especially the cinnamon pancakes and was very crowded but the servers tried their best and did a pretty good job

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    Best meal, best service I've had in a while. It also has a good value for what you get. I love this place.

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    3 years ago

    Cool location. Good Biscuits and gravy and egg scramble. Coffee real good. Service good. No issues and happy.

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    3 years ago

    Awesome and unique options for food, fantastic service. Felt like something from a major city but in sweet Soho

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    3 years ago

    Food, service and atmosphere is always great! Very clean and great menu. Our se4ver was excellent!

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    The food is delicious and the spicy bloody Mary is so good! We always eat here when in south Haven!

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    The worst experience i have had at a restaurant. Cold food poor service. Our server was not trained properly obviously. I would stay away.

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    Omg... that is all I need to say, SO GOOD! Staff is amazing and portions were perfect. We look forward to going back again

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    Breakfast was great! The smashed potatoes were on point! Staff was super friendly and helpful. Cant wait to visit again

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    We always make it a point to have a Clementines night during our annual summer vacation in South…read moreHaven, and it's one of those traditions we look forward to every year. It was raining and past the dinner rush, so we were pleasantly surprised to have no wait. We had to start with the onion rings, which are a family favorite and never disappoint. We also ordered the Mess of Perch, which is an absolute must every time we visit. My dad chose the walleye, and my son was perfectly happy with the buttered noodles from the kids' menu. The perch and walleye both come with Texas toast and your choice of side, making for a lot of food. I got the French onion soup and it was great. We left completely stuffed and already talking about our next visit. What makes Clementine's so special is that it never tries to be anything other than what it is. In a world where everything seems to change, Clementine's has stayed true to itself, and that's exactly what makes it such a cherished part of our South Haven vacation tradition year after year.

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    Harbortown burger, sans bun. Cream of cauliflower soup.  Excellent.
    Harbortown burger, sans bun. Cream of cauliflower soup. Excellent.
    Lemon Drop Martini/Vodka Soda & a splash of Cranberry

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