The Lighthouse Café

I wish I had more pics for this one, Birch & Maple is an incredible Northern Michigan spot; their…read morebrunch is unmatched! Their service is so friendly and you truly feel taken care of and get some of those hometownesque vibes. Every dish here is fantastic and is a solid portion size! The chicken and waffles is one of my favorites, the chicken is perfectly crispy & the Bourbon Maple Toffee is a unique topping that makes this dish taste phenomenal! This is 100% a must visit Northern Michigan brunch stop!

Amazing place! Was here for the Ironman and the host was a champ! We got the chicken and waffles…read moreand it might be the best CW I've ever had. Clean place and a great vibe all around. Make sure to make a reservation if you're here for an event though ;)

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Beef tenderloin fillet

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Maple Banana Bread Pudding with a Bourbon Glaze

Bella's Cafe

4.4(30 reviews)

Literally the best of the best, ambience is that cozy feel you want from a cafe, the service is so…read morewelcoming that you feel as if you've stepped into an extension of your own home and the product is one in a million, to anyone who prefers Starbucks let me ask, do you prefer burnt espresso and watery steamed milk or do you want something that actually tastes like thought and care was put into it? Final statement: anyone who has anything wrong to say about this place is flat out an idiot. These people made my day and have won me as a frequent regular.

Best coffee in Frankfort, period. Friendly staff and warm, witchy ambience makes you wish for Fall…read moreto come sooner. I tried the Light house latte and it was delicious, it had some beautiful art too.

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Petals & Perks

4.1(41 reviews)

Petals & Perks has one of the best mocha in the area! I have had the mocha many times and it has…read morebeen consistent. The mocha is blended well, not too much chocolate and the coffee is tasty. I first stumbled upon Petals & Perks a few years during my first visit to Frankfort and I fell in love. The drink prices, in-comparison to the other coffee shops around, are on the cheaper end. I visited another coffee shop on main street and the small mocha at shop was $1+. Petals & Perks is large inside and can easily accommodate a variety of group sizes. I've visited during peak hours in which all of the tables in the front are taken up but they had a hidden back room that had a a few more tables and chairs. The staff has always been friendly anytime I've visited no matter how busy it is inside. This is a popular coffee shop so even if the line is long the staff is well trained to keep the line moving. If you want to avoid the crowd, come bring and early.

My chai tea with oat milk and cinnamon powder was perfect, hot and served with a huge smile and…read morekindness. I brought my own cup and realized it was not clean. She was kind enough to wash it for me. Definitely over and above!

Mocha with whipped cream

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Coffees and pastries

Lakeside Cafe

4.6(57 reviews)

14.0 mi

Recently took a weekend trip up north and was craving breakfast when we noticed this cafe while…read morepassing through bear lake. My fiancé and I decide to stop and we were glad we did because lakeside cafe did not disappoint. We loved their lakeside omelette smothered in delicious gravy and the warm fluffy pancakes. My fiancé really enjoyed his chicken and waffles option as well and we both spilt a cinnamon roll and seasonal cappuccino. Our server was quick and friendly. We unfortunately cannot remember her name but the whole staff seemed great and the place was packed but food seemed to be flowing nicely out to diners. We would definitely return if ever in the area again. The lakeside omelette is a must get and their motto does not lie! You will leave stuffed

A breakfast worth the drive! The place doesn't look like much from the outside, but the food is…read moresimply delicious and the staff is very friendly. The price for the amount of food you get is great too. The pancakes were as big as the plate, super fluffy and filled with lots of fresh blueberries. I also loved the stuffed skillet - the crispy hash browns paired perfectly with the scrambled eggs, bacon, veggies and cheese. We will definitely be back!

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Basted Eggs, American Fries, and Rye Toast -- my go to!

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Rosie's Country Cafe

3.9(80 reviews)

15.8 mi

Food was good without too much added salt. Service was good,…read morebut they did forget my wife's toast. They happily gave it to us when I brought it up on the way out. Ambiance was simple and serviceable.

Not totally what I was expecting while walking in, small and cozy cafe. Ordered a pancake special…read morethat came with a load or berries that was borderline insane. Would order that special again-- there was so much on the plate I couldn't finish it in one sitting.

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Outside restaurant

L'Chayim Delicatessen

3.6(75 reviews)

I came across L'Chayim Delicatessen during a trip this Summer and it was the perfect place to do…read morework. When you first arrive: The inside of the restaurant is spacious and could easily accommodate smaller parties of 4 (or less). They have a lot of local art throughout the back of the restaurant. It really adds character to the restaurant. The few times I visited they were playing a lot of 2000s music which made the visit even more fun. Service: The few times I visited the staff was extremely friendly. They had no problem customizing one of the popular sandwiches to include an additional ingredient. Food: The sandwich was jam packed with deli meat. I could barely finish the sandwich because it was so think. The ingredients tasted fresh. I was easily able to get two meals from my order. I also was able to split a lox bagel with my husband in a later visit. It was jam packed with salmon so I wasn't left hungry after just half a sandwich. The lox bagel was flavorful and tasted fresh. Overall: I enjoyed my visit to L'Chayim Delicatessen especially for breakfast. The food is simple and tastes fresh. I could easily see myself visiting again in the future.

This is still a favorite morning spot for coffee and a bagel with lox. Great food, friendly staff,…read moreand a laid-back atmosphere.

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Artwork along the wall

Crescent Bakery & Cafe

4.5(125 reviews)

Everything was great nothing went wrong. Food and drinks were awesome beautiful people, and they…read moreonly downside was that this Monstera plant looked a little bit sad but besides that everything was great

I was visiting the place and had no idea where to find vegan brunch but yelp came to my rescue. I…read morewent this shop based on a review that mentioned they have vegan food and they did. I had vegan morning sandwich with vegan donut and vegan mocha latte and it was DELICIOUS. Please try it, if the line is long then it's worth the wait, go for it. Oh also, the location is so amazing that while waiting you can go for a good walk.

Plant needs help

Vegan sandwich

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Chicken pecan salad sandwich, yum!

Stormcloud Brewing

4.2(460 reviews)

1.3 mi

We just spent seven days in Frankfort, and every single day ended at Stormcloud. By the end of the…read moreweek, we felt like locals! The Belgian-style beers are top-tier, and the BBQ pork nachos and pretzels are the perfect post-adventure snacks. We spent hours here playing cards and dice in such a relaxed atmosphere. Huge shoutout to Bruce and Connie--they provided amazing service and made us feel right at home. A must-visit!

Good food, nice place and great service. We'd go back. One could give it a 5, but i reserve those…read morefor something really special. This was very good.

Brat Bites

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A.B.B.I Belgian Dubbel

Shipwreck Cafe

4.8(187 reviews)

15.8 mi

Been here many times and it never disappoints. You can't go wrong with anything you pick. My…read morepersonal favorites are the morazen and Fitzgerald. Lots of tables to sit out outside or take it to the beach! Will be back always!!

Fantastic sandwich and pizza option if you're headed to or from Sleeping Bear Dunes!…read more We came across Shipwreck Cafe after stopping for gas next door on the way to Sleeping Bear Dunes. We wanted a kid friendly option and came in for the pizza, but ended up being blown away by the massive sandwich menu! Don't be discouraged by the line - it moves FAST!!!! The young people at the register and in the kitchen are efficient and so nice!!! We arrived about half an hour before the sign says pizzas are ready, and the lovely man at the register said "sure!" when we asked if we could order a pizza. The menu has something for everyone - Including plenty of vegetarian options (I think they even had a vegan option). I loved my Griffon, and the meat eaters in our group enjoyed the SS Noronic (a BLT) and the Fitzgerald. Our kids devoured their cheese pizza! They also carry Great Lakes Co Chips, which are some of the best potato chips we've ever had. Our sandwiches were all so inventive with delicious, fresh ingredients, amazing condiments, and the most freshly baked "pretzel rolls" ever. If this place wasn't a vacation stop for us, we'd be back all the time! Our kiddos favorite part, bedsides the pizza, were the tiny plastic swords that came in our sandwiches holding them together. When they each wanted one more sword, we went back inside and the staff inside was so used to kids asking for more tiny swords that their response to "May we have two more swords?" Was "Sure! What colors?!" Very different from what the response would have been where we're from. :) We even came back later in the day for the frozen custard!!! All in all, it was a great experience with great food, great service, plenty of outdoor picnic tables under umbrellas, and something for everyone to eat.

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Lady Elgin veggie sandwich wrapped in cute paper

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Lots of outdoor picnic table seating

Petals and Perks

3.4(5 reviews)

1.0 mi