So so cozy. The people there are sweet and the hash browns were delicious. The food was such a cozy taste and the workers clearly love this place. read more

Cafe Noka - Big breakfast with pancakes - American Near Me - Topinabee, Michigan

One of the cutest little places you'll ever visit cranking out delicious breakfast dishes! We had breakfast two days in a row, and everything was great. Eggs prepared exactly as ordered, quality bacon and sausage, huge and fluffy blueberry pancakes, cinnamon rolls that are worth the trip all by themselves, and lots of great coffee. We enjoyed having (Delta) Dawn as our server both days. She was fun, attentive and made recommendations that were outstanding. The place was much busier this morning, and happy and smiling Brady was a huge help in getting drinks and condiments. Eat inside or on the patio (weather permitting, of course). Both were great. The new owners have made some nice improvements over the past year, and they were smart enough to "not mess with" the best of the old place (namely the cinnamon rolls and blueberry pancakes)... Thanks everyone!!! We'll be back!!! Thanks again, Delta Dawn! Keep smiling and just being you! read more

Seriously good eats. Highly recommend this place. Great decor perfect for a quick breakfast read more

Cafe Noka - View of the lake - American Near Me - Topinabee, Michigan

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Cozy, folksy and just delicious! Portions are generous and tasty. Wait staff are friendly and accommodating. New owners have kept the menu familiar with a few new twists. YUM!!! read more

This used to be our favorite go-to for breakfast, as it was for several of our friends and family. It recently changed hands and it has gone downhill-fast. There's an up charge for raisin toast-which I happily pay. However, they only serve 1 piece of toast (very small and thin) and you have to request your 2nd piece. They're now doing that with all toast orders. I always order the same thing and since they fired the cook that had been there for years my last omelette there was inedible. We had a straight shot looking into the kitchen and our son watched the cook (no gloves) pick up his phone, pick up raw bacon and put on the grill, pick up his phone again, come out to the cash register and count money, then go back into the kitchen without washing or sanitizing his hands and continue to cook. We also had to go to the kitchen to find the server for coffee refills. I get that the new owner is trying to make money but you can't cut back on everything. The owner walked in while we were there and never addressed anyone. Noka is a very very small and quaint place, across the street from Mullett Lake. It seats comfortably about 20 people, plus a small counter. There was always personality and a comfortable atmosphere in Noka. We were regulars (and very good tippers) and made friends with a few of the past servers. Unless/until things change we're finished going there. Indian River has 2 other places to go for breakfast/brunch/lunch that are clean, friendly, and the food is great. read more

The food was delicious. The service was great. And, the ambiance was fantastic. Was like being home.

Absolutely delicious breakfast - the pancake had to be 8" in diameter & there were 2 ! Plus 2 eggs & 2 pcs of bacon .... For 9.50? Wow ! Plus they were so accommodating- we had our ( well behaved ) dog with us & they set up a table outside - remember to bring cash! read more

Cafe Noka - Breakfast for $9.50 Yum - American Near Me - Topinabee, Michigan

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I love cafe Noka! It's a cute, tiny little hometown diner, exactly how you'd imagine in a hallmark movie. Quick and yummy breakfast with amazing prices and great service. Come early because it fills up fast! Cash only as well. read more

I usually don't trust high reviews in small towns because they tend to receive overrated reviews due to the lack of choices in the area. When I saw the sign that said "World's Best Pancakes," I knew I had to order them. They were honestly the best, biggest pancakes I've ever had in my life. I was not a fan of the biscuits and gravy, but I'm a southern girl who is forever on the hunt for the perfect southern-tasting biscuits and gravy in the north! read more

Environment: Very homey (literal), small place, I felt as if I was eating breakfast in my own home. Great view of Mullet Lake. Customer service: Our waiter was so sweet, helpful and gave us great service. Very much appreciated. Food: Wonderful homestyle food, in my opinion a little too greasy (or buttery) for my taste. I enjoyed their veggie omelette along with hash browns and cinnamon roll. Everything was perfectly cooked, and tasted good. Price: For all the amazing food we got it was so cheap, and for how good it tasted I believe it was a great price. Overall. I really enjoyed my visit here, will definitely be coming again!! read more

Cafe Noka - Inside of Cafe Noka. - American Near Me - Topinabee, Michigan

we visited from out of town. The food is Incredible. It's like a home cook meal from mom. The price you pay read more

Cafe Noka - Incredible food. You get a lot of food for the price. It's like a home cooked meal from mom. - American Near Me - Topinabee, Michigan

This beautiful restaurant once belonged to my grandparents -Robert and Ida Graham. It was so wonderful to come see it looking so nice. And such great owners and staff. It was truly a wonderful visit. Do yourself a favor and stop in. read more

Cafe Noka - This is how it looked many years ago. Still beautiful today - American Near Me - Topinabee, Michigan

Tom: This is a big breakfast... You guys are going to have trouble. Cole: I will house this meal. We each ordered our own omelet meal which was filling in its own right. As a treat we split two pancakes between the three of us. Friendly staff and affordable meal with a quaint atmosphere and lake view is the appeal. Would go back for more pancakes. read more

Delicious pancakes! Great service! We enjoyed eating here on our way back down state. Cash or check only

Everything here is fantastic from the food, to the ambience, friendliness, etc. The only improvement they could make for me would to have good quality bold coffee. People can always dilute their's a bit with water or creamer, but my coffee was so weak, I needed very little cream and it just tasted like coffee flavored water. read more

Perfect little breakfast stop. GREAT friendly service. BEST hash browns I have be had in a very long while. Crispy on the outside, soft in the inside, perfection!! Don't miss this lovely little place read more

Reasonably priced, DELICIOUS BIG pancakes, and a water view from outside. This is a cute, stress-free spot that I've enjoyed both times I've gone! read more

We love this small town cafe in Topinabee. Quick service and delicious breakfasts keep us coming back!

Good hot fast breakfast. Pancakes are huge. Clean cute place, great location- we stayed close bye in RV park.

Best Brunch Ive had ever, might get very busy because the location being small and food being so good, great place to eat!

Waited so long to be seated because they forgot about us. Also seemed very ready to get us gone.

Food and service were both amazing! Love the little spot for the kiddos! We come every year and it is always great!! Thank you!! read more

Cafe Noka - American Near Me - Topinabee, Michigan

Supper food. Cute and cozy. I like the vibe. Lots of local cottage people from the area. You won't be disappointed.

Great service, food is usually pretty good. It would be wise if the chef would wear a hat, to eliminate hair in customers food. Chef should also take a crash course for cleanliness, nobody wants to see food put in the mouth, not being continued by washing your hands. Their hours have not been updated. It's very frustrating when they say they will be open and they are not. The waitresses are all awesome! read more

Great local spot for breakfast. It's all fresh and cooked to perfection. Had a cheese omelette that was perfectly fluffy and the American cheese was melted just right. Good service too from local friendly people. There aren't a ton of choices to choose from so it's nice to have a good spot to go to for good food. It's a tiny place though so don't be surprised if there's a wait! Definitely give it a look. read more

Great home cooked food. Delicious. Home fries and veggie omelet tasty. Cinnamon roll to go. Don't miss out on this quaint little place. Best customer service. read more

Great breakfast place with indoor and outdoor seating, excellent egg breakfasts and pancakes, and the famous Noka Mocha. Also serves lunch though I have literally never met a person that has tried it. read more

Cafe Noka - Outdoor seating area now paved. - American Near Me - Topinabee, Michigan

Excellent food! Worth the wait! We were outside on the patio under an umbrella and it was perfect! Definitely worth going a little out of your way. read more

Great small breakfast and lunch spot. Come early and come often! Some great options for breakfast fans: Sunrise Farmers Big breakfast read more

This place had a nice little bottle of hand sanitizer before we walked in which was really nice. Had a omelette, hash browns, and toast. Best breakfast I've had in a very long time. Excellent wait staff, highly highly recommend!!!! read more

Charming roadside diner with excellent service, and very good short order food (try the sausage links), including a coffee refill to go with no extra charge. read more

Cool, original, authentic American experience/place. Great service staff, good diner food. Inside smells of kitchen grease though - had we eaten outside I would have given it a 5. read more

Wonderful place where you're a stranger only as long as it takes you to walk through the door. The people there are the best and the food is excellent. Definitely worth a stop, you won't be disappointed! read more

Cute decor great food I almost NEVER order hash browns or home fries decided to try home fries they were great! Lightly browned, not greasy and great flavor! Both our omelets were great! Highly recommend this small cafe outdoor seating is available too read more

Wish I could say something good. We were told to go for their pancakes. Website and sign on door both said winter hours Monday 7to12. Door locked, very disappointed. read more

Noka is a great place to have breakfast and enjoy family time. The staff is good there outside seating is wonderful and the food is amazing. The cinnamon rolls are amazing and are my favorite. read more

Just a great little breakfast place in a town without a traffic light. Literally six tables and a four stool counter, but I've never had a bad breakfast here in forty years. Pancakes and hash browns are fantastic. Nothing fancy but they do it right. read more

Nice little place to stop if you need a quick meal. Small and quaint, but filled with friendly faces!

We had delicious food here at this café. The cinnamon rolls for fresh buttery and had ample frosting. I had a Greek Omelet that was made just perfect, Fluffy with fresh ingredients. My friends had blueberry hotcakes and were very satisfied too. It is a small diner with very little seating. Many people eating outside. Lots of people on bikes come with groups. Waitress helpful and even took our pictures. read more

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We visit Cafe Noka once a year when we vacation on Birchwood/Mullett Lake. We love the place for breakfast. Food is typical diner food and delicious. Pancakes are huge! If you are not really hungry, order one - it will be plenty. Service is friendly. Try to go at non-peak times to avoid a wait. Place is really small (maybe 8 or 10 tables), and you'll be close to your breakfast neighbors. I love going out for breakfast and this is one of my favorite places! read more