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505 Cafe

4.1 (71 reviews)
InexpensivePizza, Coffee & Tea, Burgers
Open • 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

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Classy
Good for kids
Dogs allowed
Good for groups

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Cafe 505's unique and tasty beer cheese hamburger

Who knew that there could be a better burger? Clare's 505 Cafe, apparently! Had lunch there a week ago and the server suggested a Beer Cheese Hamburger. While I had my eye on something else, that suggestion won me over. I like hamburger. I like beer cheese. Surely, the combo would be good. The combo was GREAT! The beef was tender. The cheese was....well....cheesy. And the pretzel bun was wonderful. I recommend this burger AND the 505 Cafe....to the max.

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Daniel D.

Earl Grey Black iced tea is fresh brewed and always ready to go. Olyvia and Chelsea are always smiles! Great casual booths are perfect for parties of 4.

Sausage scramble flatbread
Tammy M.

Parking is all parallel parking so be prepared . It can get busy in this street so you might have to look around for a spot Cost is pretty average for breakfast. $26 for two. I ordered the breakfast flatbread pizza, sausage...yummy!! I'm taking a couple pieces home to reheat tomorrow and I believe it will be just as delicious. Hubby order the croissant breakfast sandwich and the pesto aioli made the sandwich (he ordered extra bacon on it). The potatoes with it could have been a bit more crispy but we also didn't specify that. They'll crisp up when I reheat them tomorrow. I just got regular coffee but it's a darn good cup of (endless) coffee. Hubby got an iced tea, also endless. Service was friendly. Food came out a bit slow but we enjoyed the atmosphere here so not a big deal. Great place for breakfast and the cocktail menu and other food items will certainly bring me back this way.

Flat Veggie Deluxe Flatbread
Leora B.

My husband and I visited this location on a particularly traumatic day of our lives. I can't explain here but this was a little oasis in our hell that day. The service was kind and truly attentive. We both enjoyed our brunch which consisted of a veggie flat bread and veggie skillet with gluten free toast. Each of the dishes were perfectly executed, fresh, and flavorful. The establishment was clean and the ambiance was very comfortable and classy. I have nothing constructive to add. I just want to say thank you for your service and for brightening our day even a little. Five stars in all categories.

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Hillary G.

Stopped by for carry out lunch while driving through town on way downstate. Super cute cafe and great menu offerings. We ordered sandwiches and iced coffees, which were tasty. I was a bit surprised, however, to receive a BLT that was mostly bread and bacon with a small single tomato slice and piece of lettuce. Quite sad about this discovery actually and too late to go back. More B than BLT. Order extra L&T unless this ratio happens to suit you better! Also quick fact check-fourth amendment rights don't actually apply to business decisions about managing COVID precautions/mask inquiries. Please feel free to offer polite reminders to patrons and employees! Stay safe to stay open! Strange to see this type of signage plastered on businesses around here.

Happy camper soda and orange juice
Hannah F.

We stayed in Clare for a couple days and stopped at this place a couple of times. The coffee and sodas were really good! It is also a cute and friendly environment! I told one of the girls there that I wanted a sticker that said Clare Michigan on it and if she knew where I could find one. She told me the name of the store and then later came up to me and told me she had a gift card she hadn't used for the store! She gave me the gift card! I thought that was so sweet and yes I did find the sticker and used it!

Taste of Michigan
Ted W.

Upon walking in this nice place. Myself and my famIly were impressed with the size of it. It's very countryish and clean. The floors are crickety wooden. The tables are solid and some are huge for large families such as mine. There's soft music of pop culture on the JBL speakers that's on the wall. This place has a Very Relaxed Atmosphere and has specialty items on the menu. The server takes all orders on an iPad for accuracy. My son sitting at our table pulled out a drawer that was in our table. And found a note that read " if found? Call this number" so, he texted a picture of the note and sent it to the phone number they responded saying that note has been in the drawer for over 4 years and was asked to please put it back. And he was the third person to respond to the note. Come here and checK this place out. You won't be disappointed.

Half of the grilled cheese sandwich (great bread!) Came with a good pickle spear.
Maggie S.

Covid update: if you're in or going through Clare, MI eat here. We ran out of packed meals while on the road and needed to find a place for lunch. We stopped at 505 Cafe for takeout on 6/13/2020. They are doing well in keeping up safety protocols. Staff wore masks; limited seating for dine-in. I would've like to see gloves on staff, but here's hoping that hand washing is happening between handling items that customers touched and the next customer. Food: Very high quality ingredients. My spouse had the Honey Ham Club, our daughter had the grilled cheese sandwich with applesauce side, I had the Sunshine Salad. Everything was fantastic. I would give 5 stars if they hadn't forgotten our fries. But, my husband said the default chips were really good. (We didn't check the order before leaving or go back to fix this, so obviously not a big enough issue to us, since we were on the road.)

Mango bubble tea
Alexa B.

The people who served us were extremely hospitable and the food was delicious. I had the strawberry cheesecake waffles that were scrumptious. The decor was cozy chic and modern. Totally recommend this place!!

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Staff friendly and helpful. Salads are amazing and delicious. The atmosphere is very friendly and welcoming

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I go every Saturday and get the same thing love it there amazing service great food 100 would recommend I always get a Mango Smoothie

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So happy to have a coffee shop in town. Cute little shop with great lattes. Service has always been quick and friendly.

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Definitely get a coffee flight! You can try all speciality drinks in your flight! Service was great!

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First time to Clare and this is a must for your morning jolt of caffeine. Hubby and I loved it and cannot wait to visit again.

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505 Cafe - pizza - Updated May 2026

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