First, let's start with Todd! What a fine job of connecting with us and suggesting menu items we enjoyed. The way in which he coaxed our individual tastes made the experience feel as if we were the only ones there. Good job! Food: well the shrimp appetizer salad and French onion soup were so tasty they didn't get shared. I think that says it all but wait, then there was the salmon with beluga lentils. The olive tapenade was the right balance of salty and savory for the Scottish salmon. Ambiance: the snow mound is gone and the lake can be seen again. What a pleasure to enjoy each other's company while watching the gulls winging over the waves. read more

Cafe Santé is one place we visited on repeat during our recent stay in Boyne City. Our first night there was fantastic. Our server, Mark, was really attentive and friendly. The menu had a great amount of variety and the wine list offered some really unique tastes from around the world. I enjoyed the tuna steak for dinner and would recommend it. Kiddo loved the bread and butter that came with the meal. Our second experience still had great food, with the pork chop being my choice and one I would order again. We had a different server that night and he was MIA for more than half the meal. When he came back he asked if we wanted to-go cups for our beverages as he brought the check at the same time. Otherwise it was stellar all around. Would definitely recommend grabbing dinner here while you're in the area! read more

We had breakfast at Cafe Santé on a dreary weekday morning . Our greeter was cheery and seated us at a comfortable booth with a great view of the water. Katie, our server, was wonderful with warm enthusiasm. We enjoyed the sparkling water--you get a choice of still or sparkling. The coffee was also great. I had the Americano--the bacon and eggs were perfectly cooked --bacon was smoked in house. There was jam and ketchup also made in house. My husband had the eggs Benedict, which were amazing. The most enjoyable part about Cafe Sante are all those small things that make the breakfast unique. read more

Cafe Sante has been our to go spot for years - the only reason I deducted a star, is due to the same old menu day in & day out. :( For those frequenting the restaurant often they get it, I would love if we opened our menus when day and observed F R E S H..... N E W..... D I S H E S :) WE WOULD JUMP FOR JOY!!! *Note Why would anyone install flower pots right at the line of sight towards a million dollar water view? Absolutely mind boggling!!! Now customers do not have an unobstructed view to the water. Not everyone is 6 ft tall :( read more

We ate at Cafe Santé two nights in late March. Both Madi and Mark were outstanding servers. The food was incredible. We especially enjoyed the duck French onion soup, whitefish, salmon, steak + frites. Absolutely delicious! Loved the atmosphere too. read more

Really enjoyed our experience here and would be happy to come try dinner! Food service and vibes were great read more

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A friend had recommended this spot a while back and I'm glad I saved it. We were near by visiting the Skybridge and decide to get some dinner. I am so glad we came here. Our server Todd was really great! He answered all our questions and was attentive. It was a Saturday evening when we came in and they have live music. We did have about a 1/2 hour wait, as expected, but it was SO worth it! All of our food was phenomenal! We also ordered two drinks from their long list of non alcoholic options, both of which were very good! I would totally come back if we were in the area again. read more

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Came for lunch and thoroughly enjoyed their patio! (This was during the middle of July!) I had a shrimp & spinach salad, my husband had steak frites, and our kids had pasta marinara with garlic bread. All was thoroughly enjoyable with a lovely view of the water. Service was friendly, but just a bit slow...considering we were in an off hour (maybe around 2:30pm?) and there was a lull in the restaurant. This area is wonderful, would love to come back! read more

Always a must for my family when we stay in Boyne City. Great during all seasons, snow or shine! The location is great being right across from the water with patio seating available. They offer a massive list of cocktails and their food never disappoints. My favorites are Tuna Au Poivre and Chicken Marsala. read more

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Was excited to go to a nice place and enjoy some good food w friends. The place has a great vibe if you don't look down. There was just food and garbage under literally every table. Not what I would have expected here. We had the French onion soup and charcuterie board and a bottle of Rose. Everything was absolutely delicious. But seriously - sweep your floors. Our server was nice, attentive. Hit the spot but for the price - sweep your floors. read more

Cafe Santé - Charcuterie Board - nice mix of a medium cheddar, tasty blue and wine soaked goat with meats (the slab on right is ham). - Belgian Near Me - Boyne City, Michigan

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The whitefish dinner was amazing! The fish was perfectly cooked and the potatoes melted in your mouth! Highly recommend! We also shared a tiramisu dessert and it was the "icing on the cake" to a meal that capped off our day in Boyne City! read more

Breakfast today was superb! Croque Madame was plentiful and delicious. The Americano breakfast equally delicious. Jaden, our hostess, was very pleasant, timely and attentive. Great views of the lake in a great French/ Belgian atmosphere. read more

Cafe Sante is so unique and it's right in the heart of Boyne City. It uniqueness comes due to its very European feel. They do a great job of ambiance and seriously I totally felt like Europe had come to the North Michigan. From the decor, signage, to an old feel of this has been here for centuries, they nailed it on atmosphere. They have a gorgeous outdoor patio for those amazing summer nights. We were able to take advantage of their Monday night pizza special which is not available in the summer, but it doesn't matter their pizza is just as good as full price. They have amazing other great menu items, but they do their pepperoni pizza well, it will not disappoint. You'll love Cafe Sante it has such a hip vibe and has music on certain nights, which is always a nice touch. This is for sure one of the best restaurants in Boyne City, it's awesome read more

Cafe Santé - Founder two hearted ale - Belgian Near Me - Boyne City, Michigan

We stopped at Cafe Sante for a late lunch on our way into Boyne Mountain. Service and food were both 10/10. We enjoyed a few happy hour drinks as well. We had the meatball appetizer to start and the marinara sauce so so fresh and flavorful, we ended up dipping the bread in the sauce too! For our entrees we had the chicken Marsala and steak frites. I really enjoyed the Marsala sauce and ended up mixing my noodles and veggies in it. Both meals very delicious and the steak was cooked to my husbands liking. We can't wait to try brunch next time we're in town. read more

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2nd time into Cafe Sante... pretty awesome spot. The ambiance is great (think Butchers Union for Grand Rapids, MI ppl), servers are joyful, and the food better than it should be for the price you pay. I got the steak frites w/ a cup of the duck French onion soup - very good. Other picture was the house special (chicken morel pastry type bake) also very tasty. read more

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Broiled white fish with cheesy potatoes incredible.. duck French onion best I ever had .. great service too .. on lake Charlevoix .. Perfect ... read more

It was a beautiful Labor Day Weekend day, our party of 4 was seated outside on the patio overlooking the water.... Our food was a decent portion, I don't remember much of the details now unfortunately except that my quiche and fresh berries were REALLYYYYYY GOOD! If you look at the photo, you can tell how perfectly the quiche is cooked and the berries are super fresh! The 2 items looked great and they tasted even better! So no complaints, a great view, anything by the water is a winner! I do recall our server being very friendly and attentive...and I remember we did have quite a few questions, she was also very patient! Definitely would recommend to anyone in the area. There are a lot of places to choose from, don't miss this one. It's right in the heart of the little town! read more

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This cleverly carved out waterfront café brings a taste of Europe to Northern Michigan. French, Italian and a wee bit of the Irish all in one bistro. It's a comfortable little niche' that's tastefully decorated fora harbor town that's a sure pleasure to visit. A little old world brought forward. The food is divine. Starting with the Duck French Onion soup. A diplomatic portion with an equally generous amount of Gruyère. The chunks of French bread complete this triumph! The combined creamy goodness and the sweet/spice of the Butternut Squash Bisque make it another winning start. The Chicken Marsala is a true triumph as well as the simple French dip sandwich. Our server, John, tells us it's made with bacon smoked pastrami. A definite must. If Tiramisù is offered, I'm obliging. This dish featured well saturated lady fingers with a mild, fluffy cream that provided a perfect balance. Not too rich, most certainly not bland. John is really the only member of staff we were exposed to. He was very professional, but ready to crack wise if you're up for it. It was fun! 10/23 read more

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Great service. Excellent food. Would come back if I lived in Boyne MI! Lovely surroundings! read more

I couldn't write this review soon enough because you cannot get to Cafe Sante soon enough! We went for dinner. No res needed at 8;00, got a table inside and there was live music so we loved it! The service was friendly and professional. The atmosphere was romantic but not stuffy. The food!!! Top notch. We had the whitefish and a couple of pasta dishes. The meatballs were tasty and the sauce was slightly sweet but really good tomato flavor. Good bread soaker Now the whitefish. I tend to only eat half my dinners but here I cleaned my plate. This fish was flavorful and melted in your mouth, prepared with lemon butter and served with dauphinois potato. We are only in town one more day but might have to make a second trip to Cafe Sante! read more

Cafe Santé - Whitefish with Dauphinois potato - Belgian Near Me - Boyne City, Michigan

This restaurant has an upscale vibe and prices. The food is very tasty and worth the higher price. I had the pork steak with a creamy mustard sauce that was very good. read more

It's pricey but everywhere is unfortunately pricey nowadays. We've honestly never had a bad meal. Steak & Frites are our favorite but we also enjoy the wood fired pizzas. Highly recommend. #locals read more

Cafe Santé is a great spot, aesthetically and pricewise. My wife and I are not partakers in "adult beverages" but we are fond of eating good food at a fair price! It is a great location as well, on the edge of Lake Charlevoix... anywhere in town is within walking distance... including the Charlevoix coffee shop just around the corner! If you have read any of my other reviews, I don't want to bore you with this statement, but... I stick to the old adage that there are two things I love to do... And both of them is EAT‼ read more

Wow. This place absolutely blew my socks off. From the outside, you really wouldn't expect this kind of dining experience, especially in Boyne City, but the minute I had my first bite of brunch. I was so so insanely happy with my food. I was eating by myself, and my waiter was very friendly and helpful. My friends were off skiing for the day, but my knee wasn't in the mood for another full-day. So I set off to wander Boyne City on my own. Honestly? My skiing friends missed out. Also I missed out on them ordering different things so I could sneak bites of their plates because I would be so so excited to try everything this place has to offer. I ordered the sausage breakfast, and you could just taste how freshly it had been made. The scrambled eggs were perfect. The potatoes melted in your mouth. You knew this was made with love. I had to control myself from just ordering another entree. It was my first time in Boyne City. We usually spend our time in Petoskey when we go skiing, but you can 1000% bet that I will drag my friends to Boyne City for dinner here at Cafe Santé. It is that good. Sign-me up. Jump in the car. We're going out. read more

Cafe Santé - Sausage Plate - Belgian Near Me - Boyne City, Michigan

This a review of their breakfast when they first open: Great atmosphere and service. However the menu is both limited and tired, it hasn't changed in years. The herbed potatoes are a mediocre potato dish for breakfast, with no alternatives such as hash browns. Besides the potatoes, the food is very good such as Plath's meats. However I don't go as much anymore because they serve the same ol' thing year after year. If you're a newbie, you should love it except the potatoes. But if you're a regular Boyne City breakfast diner, then please think about us and update your menu! I'm very disappointed they don't keep their 'hours open' accurate on Google. However Google warns you they're not updating their hours on the holidays. In this case they were closed on Labor Day '25, so I tried Sunnyside down the street and had a superior breakfast experience than I can get at Cafe Sante. read more

Not at all what I was expecting in such a great way! We were looking for a brunch spot but this didn't seem like the usually place you'd have brunch. The decor was old Italian style and very clean. The hostess and waiter were very nice, helpful and efficient. The food was the best part! We had the pistachio pancakes, arugula pizza, French onion soup and classic American breakfast. Everything was delicious! Nothing was too salty or bland. My favorite was the French onion soup. I was so surprised with how well the food tasted! You have to check this place out when you are in Boyne. read more

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Hidden gem at Boyne city, tasty food, well made cocktails , wonderful service - if you are so lucky to meet Todd! Vintage Belgium pub ambiance! A must try read more

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Top notch food, service, atmosphere- it has it all. Pricey - yes but excellent in all respects.

Great food & service! We had the 3 course special with fresh strawberries & it was delicious. Caprese, salmon & cheesecake. Will definitely be back. read more

Cafe Santé - Strawberry caprese' salad - Belgian Near Me - Boyne City, Michigan

Host was spectacular joked with the kids made them feel at home BEST breakfast I've ever tasted definitely going back

The menu has interesting selections for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner plus unique dessert options. Full bar. Indoor and covered patio seating. Friendly service. read more

Cafe Santé - Quiche Lorraine with a beautiful crust. - Belgian Near Me - Boyne City, Michigan

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Food- bacon is terrible Overall breakfast options should be expanded. Coffee isn't quality Staff is rude Was told I couldn't be in their establishment with an outside coffee(which I purchased because their coffee isn't favorable), and after my party was seated. Proceeded to tell me it was a state law, which after researching found this to be a lie. In Michigan each establishment can set their own policy. Go to Sunnyside just down the street for friendly service and great breakfast options. read more

Kids perspective- Has root beer I got a kids hot cocoa and it was very good I finished it in about 6 minutes. It wasn't HOT but it wasn't cold. We ordered a Meat & Cheese board, it was pretty good. Our server named Jeff was nice. I got a kids Alfredo and it was pretty good very HOT. Yummy garlic bread on the side. Lots of sauce mixed with water. I did get locked in a bathroom stall when I was about 4 so about 3 flushes for the bathroom. read more

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My favorite is zucchini involtini! Our kids crush their pancakes and my husband loves the all of the breakfast sandwiches. read more

Started with the steamed mussels & soaked our bread in the sauce. So much garlic it's coming out our pores! The cacophony in the room was overwhelming with the small band jammin out their cover song list. Thank God i didn't wear my audio gadgets. Now their server was totally worthless. We had to track this clown down just to get our bill. His response to our inquiry about our entrees was "oh you're missing your min dishes"! Certain this guy never sent them into the line cooks. Must say Café Santé has done better - could have headed out for great Italian across from Young State Park. read more

The atmosphere here hits the mark. It definitely has a European flair to it. It very much has mood lighting. I ordered the Pappardelle Bolognese ($22), which is house made wide Egg noodles, meat sauce, and Parmigiano Reggiano. It was absolutely amazing. The noodles were delicate and obviously freshly made and sooooo good. The meat sauce was so good it melted in my mouth. The portion size at first seemed a little small, but it was deceptive and I was full and happy. The person I was with ordered the Whitefish a'la Meuniere ($26.50), which is Whitefish sauteed & finished with lemon butter, and dauphinoise potatoes. It was stated to be an excellent meal. They were very busy, but the service was very good. Overall a 5 star review. Would I return? Yes I would, I'm also interested in their European Breakfast. read more

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I had the Croque Madame. Beautiful Layers of melted Gruyère cheese, brociche bread, and shaved ham and a sunny side up egg , and to top it off Mornay sauce form this opulent yet comforting sandwich that will hold you over until lunchtime. Jaden was a great waitress. The restaurant was aesthetically pleasant. read more

Cafe Santé - Croque Madame - Belgian Near Me - Boyne City, Michigan

This is my third time here and Mom's second although she kept insisting that she had never here. Good thing I sometimes remember to take pictures. Had one of her eating mussels. Then she remembered. We drove an hour and we were not disappointed. I love that you have a choice of water--bubbles or no bubbles--we chose bubbles. And they leave you the bottle. Mom started with a vodka (well vodka is Sobieski) martini and I had a Strawberry Sangria non-alcoholic. The sangria was not sweet like most alcoholic sangrias. Might be the kombucha. There was not a drop of liquid when I got done. We knew that portions can be overwhelming but couldn't pass up Escargot and Duck French Onion Soup for appetizers. Our server Michael, brought us extra bread for the escargot to soak up the garlic butter. For entrees Mom had the Croque Madame and I had Quiche Lorraine. I couldn't get over how fluffy the quiche was. I ate it all. Mom got two meals out of the Croque Madame--actually she got a meal and I ate the rest the next day. We finished the meal with a coffee and cappuccino. Mom said the coffee was strong and the cappuccino is more like a latte. We took a piece of cheesecake home. read more

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The location, the food, and the drinks are spot-on. However, I did feel that the service was lacking tonight. Our waitress definitely gave more attentive and personalized service to the tables around us, and I couldn't help but feel that this was due to the fact that our party was just myself my 14 year-old. read more

Cafe Santé - Amazing Coffee - Belgian Near Me - Boyne City, Michigan

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Very impressed with the cafe-restaurant! Super-caring service from our waiter Jeff, very good quality food and all at reasonable prices. The onion soup was the best I've had in a long time and all dough dishes (pizza, bread) were excellent. I liked the escargot and the pate. We were also lucky to take advantage of a 30% off a bottle of wine deal and got an excellent French wine recommendation (Georges Dubeuf Carbernet Sauvignon). Overall, the quality-to-price ratio was very pleasing, and it's not often I can say that about restaurants lately. read more