Service is outstanding and the food is very good. Portions are huge. Very good coffee & the barista took care to make ex optional latte art. Highly recommend. read more

Great breakfast at The Local. The blueberry muffin smoothie and blueberry pancakes were both outstanding. My teenagers enjoyed the Sweet Stack breakfast platter. We will be back! read more

I went here with my girlfriend in their family on a weekend, it conceit five or six tables. It's a small place, but the food is incredible! The only downside is that they must not have a lot of people in the back kitchen area because the food did take about 20 minutes to arrive once we placed our orders, but it allow us time to chat. Also a note I don't believe they take reservations so the wait time might be long but it's worth it. Now to talk about the food: The food is very high-quality and made with ingredients are very obviously fresh! You have to try their signature pancakes, which are thicker than two or three standard pancakes put together. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Overall, I'd say the vibe in this place is cozy and it's a place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] You should check out contingent you have some extra time on your hands, this is definitely not an in-and-out type of place. read more

The Local - Photo of the local menu - Waffles Near Me - Baroda, Michigan

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Wonderfully cute spot! The aesthetic of the space is remarkably well done.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Their attention to detail, including highlighting what locals love and what options are available, is exceptional.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service was friendly without being over the top. The food was wonderful and included perfectly cooked eggs to our preferences. Order their French toast for the table and you won't regret it. read more

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Yum! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Clean, fast, reasonably priced![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Yum! Do not hesitate to stop in anytime! Delicious! Great service.

Absolutely love this place! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Our favorite spot to go with our toddler.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service is always amazing and the coffee options are delicious. Sweet owners too! Highly recommend. read more

Want a great latte..? Check out The Local ~ friendly, attentive service. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Check out the care and craft put into the latte art ~ chill vibe, comfortable seating options.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Impressed with the latte art, Great job! read more

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The biscuits and gravy and sausage patties were good. The potatoes were not good, unpleasant texture. They sell generic orange juice so I skipped that. They buy Infusco coffee and can make decaf lattes. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It is a cute place and the staff was friendly.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I may try something else here. read more

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Trendy healthy breakfast and sandwich options. Fantastic bread choices. Everything tastes homemade and fresh. Even the strawberry jam. Upscale yet affordable. A surprising treasure in a small town. read more

A couple of friends and myself stopped here after another restaurant in the area fell short- so glad we did! We had called ahead to ask if there was a table available and when we said we'd be right there, to our surprise, they had reserved the table for us. So nice! The two servers we met were both super friendly and welcoming. The restaurant was pretty busy at 1 pm on a Saturday and seemed pretty clean, which is always nice. Quite the age range of customers, too. Two of us ordered the Southwest salad, which was fresh and hit the spot. I do wish the salad leaves would have been smaller, I had to cut them! I also wished the dressing had more flavor- or maybe just more dressing? Our friend ordered the Avocado Chicken sandwich on Sourdough, which she said tasted fresh as well. I will say, it did take quite a long time to receive our order- I was surprised considering we ordered pretty basic items. We ordered coffees to go, Coconut cold brew and a basic coffee with milk & sugar free caramel. They were "okay"- I wouldn't order the coconut cold brew again, myself. Random side-note, their forks were HUGE. Pitchfork is more like it! We are about an hour's drive away, but we would definitely come back to try different items if we're ever back in the area read more

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Food is great but one of their servers needs a new job! So uninviting! It's like you're a pain for her to even wait on you!! She seems totally annoyed the whole time we were there!! Put a smile on your face and act like you want to be there!! read more

Super slow. It took them an hour to make an omelet. Wow !!!! We talked to them several times and they kept saying they were working it it. OMG !!!!! Worst service we have had in a long time. And the place was empty????. I really can't understand this one? It was an odd experience to be sure. I get waiting an hour when it is busy but it was almost empty. So odd ?? read more

After a nice ride on the Michigan wine country backroads making your way back to the Red Arrow Highway through Stevensville is the small town of Baroda. It is a one street town. In it is The Local. It is in a red brick two story building that looks like it was a bank at one time. The interior is Pottery Barn-esque. The servers are nice. The menu is small but has enough familiar friend you should find something. I had the All Scrambled Up which is scrambled over sausage gravy and roasted potatoes. It was good. The coffee was weak. The lunch menu looked good. After you are done, drive into Stevensville for a beer at Watermark Brewing. read more

The Local - The building - Waffles Near Me - Baroda, Michigan

After buying a house in the area recently, my hubs and I have been on the search for great breakfast spots. The Local has been such a great find! Great food, friendly staff, and an easygoing atmosphere. I've had the skillets twice and loved them each time. They have a great selection of nitro coffees flavors and smoothies. We will keep coming back to this spot over and over again. read more

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I'm a local here. No pun intended. I was hoping to love this place because it's so close to my house. I don't love it. It's just okay. We got take out today. I had the Baroda Bulldog with scrambled eggs and bacon and multigrain toast. It was underwhelming. I know you can be overwhelmed and underwhelmed but can you ever just be whelmed? I think you can in Europe. Okay, okay back to my review. My husband had The Local all scrambled up. Let's start with the good. The food is hot and fresh. The portions are big. The eggs were cooked well. The potatoes were crispy. It's not a bad place to go for a mediocre breakfast. And the not so good...I asked for extra crispy bacon. It wasn't even crispy bacon, never mind the extra. I couldn't eat it. The potatoes, while cooked well, were bland and so were the eggs. For future reference cooks in this kitchen, A little salt goes a long way! My husband didn't care for his food either. While edible, there are much better places around here to get some breakfast. Probably won't go back but I'm glad we tried it. read more

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Sister date! My baby sister and I checked out this cafe The Local and we loved loved the atmosphere of the cafe! Our breakfast included pancakes, lattes, and scrambled tofu (vegetarian and gluten free options!). Will come back for the latte's again! read more

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Everything was so fresh and delicious! You can tell they all take pride in their work. Can't wait to go back! read more

The Local - Brock's Bowl with cheddar toast - Waffles Near Me - Baroda, Michigan

This breakfast/lunch place has been on my bucket list for quite some time and today we finally made it in. It did not disappoint. First and foremost it's ADA accessible which is a win for my daughter who's in a wheelchair. The staff is super friendly, and nice spacing between the tables. The food was delish and we will be back. Check out the photos of our breakfast. The the weather was rainy today they do offer outside seating as well. Love supporting independents. Only 10 minutes from our house in downtown Baroda. read more

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Hot damn! This place is a new GEM for Southwest Michigan! The local did NOT disappoint! This is how breakfast should taste, it was not greasy, fresh, flavorful, and is probably one of the best breakfasts we've ever had. You have to pay for quality items, and while the price point might be a little higher than others, it's worth every penny. We went on a Friday morning and will get breakfast again Sunday morning there. My husband got the scramble, we split the French toast, and I got an omelet! It was sooooo good. Oh and my husband had the cold brew coffee and loved it. One of the best places around here! Kudos team!! Make sure you check them out, you will not be disappointed! read more

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I'm going to give three - and here's why. Three starts for amazing great food that's fresh and tastes super good. HOWEVER - if you go on a weekend, at whatever time, be prepared to wait for at least 45 minutes from sitting down to getting your food. My 6 yo told me i could make bfast faster and he was sick of waiting. Go during the week - it's a wham bam thank ya ma'am that'll leave ya satisfied. Weekend - since I've been going, it's a freaking 2 hr long ordeal with some eggs, bacon and toast. read more

I generally enjoyed our experience on Saturday, my only real complaint is that it took a long time from start to finish. We were here over an hour without even a wait to get to our table. As another reviewer stated Saturday is a long service day. Our service was good otherwise. The food was very tasty! I had the avocado toast with over medium eggs (they came out over easy, but I know it's hard to get to that custard stage). I enjoyed it thoroughly. My kid got the grilled cheese on the cheddar bread and it was fabulous. My husband got the local scramble and also really enjoyed it. Coffee was pretty good here too. Casual ambiance and good brunch vibes, though no alcohol on the menu. I'd come back! read more

Amazing little cafe. Friendly staff (which is the first key to success) along with killer food. Had the biscuits and gravy topped with egg Might be the best I've ever had. Large chunks of sausage and tons of flavor. Oh, and if you are into flimsy plastic utensils then forget it..... here you get a hardened steel pitch fork and a hand saw! Enjoy. read more

First time visit at The Local downtown Baroda this morning. Had the cinnamon French toast & an immune booster smoothie. (Banana, cherry, mango, OJ, almond milk, & an immunity shot) Sooo delicious with generous portions for a great price. Friendly & efficient service from our waitress. Clean, fresh, modern interior with a cute espresso bar. We also felt very safe dining inside, as they followed all COVID safety protocols. (socially distant tables, mask requirements, & persistent sanitation) Definitely returning ASAP! Very proud & happy to see fellow Bridgman High alum opening this successful little gem in the heart of Southwest Michigan. Keep up the great work, ladies! read more

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First time here. Great experience. Service was friendly, food was very good. Had a veggie omelette. Lots of veggies in it. Great place for breakfast. read more

The Local - Waffles Near Me - Baroda, Michigan

We have traveled from Indiana about 45 minutes away about 5 times now just to go to this super cute spot!! The food is always fresh and most important, consistantly great tasting! The wait staff is friendly and on top of it! Its a must try!! read more

Couldn't recommend more! I reached out ahead of time because I had a large group. I sent our order ahead of time because we were in a time crunch and our food was ready as soon as we got there. The food was delicious and the staff was amazing at accommodating our large group. We will definitely be back! read more

Love this adorable "new" breakfast/lunch spot in Baroda! This was my second time dining here and I'll certainly be back when I'm in the area. The staff is so friendly, the food and drinks are really good and it's affordable! Just wish they were around back when I lived just down the road! Keep up the good work!! read more

Food and service is always great! Servers have been very kind every time we've gone in. Only reason I didn't give 5 stars is because the coffee is not great. read more

My family and I came in today and got sat in the back and it was empty. We sat for 45 minutes and the tables around us came after and got their food first. Waitress tried to say that they got there first which is a lie. I saw the tables get bussed. I'm very disappointed and with the service. read more

We came for breakfast today after having a great experience a year ago. Again we had great service and food. The environment is so cozy and cute. Highly recommend this place. read more

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Awesome breakfast - delicious French toast - quick service for a big table with a variety of orders.

Great coffee, great biscuits and gravy, good music, friendly service, inviting atmosphere. Definitely be back!

They always seem happy to see us! So friendly. Food is on point every time. Don't go if you're in a hurry this is not your go to. But for those who enjoy a leisurely meal this is an amazing destination. Worth it!! read more

Cute little place in Baroda! I was with a group of 7 for a bachelorette girls' weekend wine tasting. We arrived around 10, and it seemed like The Local doesn't always get large groups. Because we drank the night before, some of us were a bit impatient for our drinks... Food quality was excellent, and there were many options! read more

What a wonderful restaurant and great food! This is my second trip after hearing full compliments from friends. 1st trip--Wild Berry French Toast (whhhhaaaattttt-AMAZING). Then the 2nd trip-- Vegwich with cranberry Mayo (Wonderful)! All the other food coming out of the kitchen are full plates, look delicious, and must be because they go back EMPTY! So happy this family has decided to have such a great restaurant! read more

The Local - Vanilla Latte made by Brittney! - Waffles Near Me - Baroda, Michigan

I would give it five stars but the seating is very uncomfortable. The food is fabulous, especially the French toast! I subbed fruit for my potatoes and it was a lot of very fresh blueberries, strawberries and a few grapes. Do not pass on the jam, it is spectacular. The staff is so kind and friendly! read more

Excellent breakfast! Lots of options. Cute place. We had a choose-your-own-fillers omelette, power scramble and sausage gravy & biscuits. Food was delicious and the portions were large. Service was quick, many coffee refills, and friendly. read more

Had a great lunch at my first visit to The Local. Had the chicken wrap; it was very good. The service was great too!

Delicious options. Love their seasonal coffee drinks, lavender latte was the best. Taco breakfast was wonderful.

Besides the food being mediocre, we waited over 40 mins for our children food to come out. Service was not to par with expectations based on reviews. It's a pass, take your service elsewhere. read more