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    505 Cafe

    4.1 (75 reviews)
    InexpensivePizza, Coffee & Tea, Burgers
    Open • 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Sarah S.

    Love the decor, friendly and helpful staff when you walk in, great coffee! I am from out of town and drove around trying to find a quality cup of coffee. Thankfully this place popped up on my map. I don't care for overly sweet coffee so the girl helping me suggested the raspberry white chocolate flavored latte half sweet, which is perfect. I actually gave 5 stars but edited my post and knocking off stars for my sad to go breakfast I got.. I ended up waiting a while for my croissant breakfast sandwich and after I got in my car and saw it knew why.. It sat there in the back a while. Everything was cold (potatoes and sandwich), sandwich was soggy.. .Had potential but was a fail. I needed to get on the road so didnt have time for a pic or to go back. I was excited about this place, but with a breakfast like that it ruins a perfect rating. The staff should never let that go out the door like that. Not for 21.60 for a sandwich, coffee and tip. *Editing my post again and adding back a star for the heartfelt response I received from Morgan concerning my meal, including some things on their end to improve my experience. It's unexpected and unsolicited responses from a business sometimes that show they truly care about their customers and that deserves recognition. I will definitely give this place another shot when I come back through the area and hope the coffee is as good as it was the other day :)

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    Diana P.

    Excellent breakfast! Had the veggie omelet and it was delicious. The waitress was very courteous and my husband loved the hot chocolate so much he bought a bag for home. Highly recommend!

    Chicken Club and Bella Italia GF pizzas, lemonade
    Angie B.

    The gluten free "chicken club" and "bella italia" flatbread pizzas were perfectly done and extremely tasty. We arrived about 35 mins before closing time and felt like we were inconveniencing them (but if our server was the "Victoria" on our bill, she was great). Even if they closed at 10pm and not 3pm, it's never pleasant to feel that way. Also a little mix up over phone about them being pet friendly - only on patio. Will try them much earlier for coffee next time.

    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.

    Drink menu pg1
    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.

    BLT
    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.

    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.

    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!

    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

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    Great addition to Clare. Great soups and sandwiches. I had a spicy chicken wrap and beef and barley soup. Both excellent.

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    Eclectic, fun, unique. A great place to meet friends. Food and coffee are good, service is very friendly. Live music sometimes too.

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    Thank you so much!

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    Wonderful lunch. I had the flat bread pizza. Cutest little cafe too. All the food looked great.

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    Great place that has been remodeled and has a great menu. The staff is outstanding. It is a must visit when you are in the Clare area.

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    A fantastic jewel in Clare. The flatbread was excellent and the salad was fresh with great dressing. Great service and wonderful decor.

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    Morgan H.

    You made us smile. Thank you so very much!

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    8 years ago

    Food and hospitality is great! The cinnamon rolls are amazing! It felt like home as soon as we walked in!

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    The breakfast pizza was awesome!! So glad to see a fun little shop named after our state

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    Excellent service. Place was super homey. Greater right away. Very cute and elegant. Food was amazing.

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    Great place, great service, great food, even gluten free flat bread sandwich, delicious!

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    Morgan H.

    We so appreciate you, Lori! Please come again.

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