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Dialo's Cafe

4.5 (74 reviews)

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Moderate noise
Good for kids
Good for groups

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Nichole K.

Grub hub delivery came before the scheduled window! My husband and I were so happy with the food - it tastes like it came from someone's home kitchen, made with love!! Fried chicken has a super crispy, cornmeal (?) breading that is just amazing! Chicken is tender and fresh!! We loved every side - Mac & cheese melts in your mouth. Ribs have a zesty sauce. Thank you for an excellent, home cooked meal! My pictures were taken during dinner and it went fast!

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Chelsi B.

I've been aching to try Dialo's Cafe for months now and I finally had the chance to go for dinner tonight. I ordered the Chef Dialo's Deluxe Cheddar Bacon Burger minus the veggies for my husband and The Jean Klock Park turkey burger minus tomato for myself. Called it in over the phone and was told 20 minutes, but we get there and our food is not ready yet even though I showed up late, so it really took about an hour (ordered at 5:46, got food at 6:36) which was not appreciated. People that came in after me even got their food sooner than I did. The restaurant is well kept but small. The one employee I saw never smiled and was not in view for most of the time I was there, assumably in the kitchen. I open my container and I saw a top bun and fries. My burger was literally buried under the seasoned fries. The turkey burger looked more just like a chicken sandwich rather than ground turkey. My mom never ate red meat so I've had many turkey burgers and this looks nothing like the homemade turkey burgers I made growing up. While the burger looked odd and definitely didn't taste like I expected, I would eat it again. The fries smelled like heaven, I will give them that. Seasoned perfectly, with a nice crispy crunch. I wanted this to be an amazing experience so badly but making me wait is basically a sin. Don't lie about wait times, because you don't know if someone can't wait the real wait time. My husband really wants to come back but it'll take some convincing to get me back here. Too long, didn't read: service 1 star, food 4 stars

Sage H.

The food was absolutely delicious! My boyfriend and I picked up some fish, fries, and sides to go picnic on the beach and might I say, it was a fantastic decision! Only reason I gave 4 stars instead of 5 was for one side being missing and for the atmosphere. With COVID-19 going on, they only allow 5 people inside at once. However, by the time I got my food to go there were 8 people inside, plus the workers. However, it was an overall good experience and I would pick up food to go from there again! Fried Perch Boss Hog Fries Fish Poe Boy Fried Okra Mac & Cheese Yams Corn Bread

Rib Tips
Cynthia B.

We love Dialo's Cafe. It is close to our home and we get to-go from there at least once a week. We cannot get enough of the rib tips. We order them dry with the sauce on the side. Their rib tips are super meaty and the sauce is tangy and not too sweet. They make a nice snack or dinner. Hands down the best rib tips in the area. They are definitely a must try!

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Charles E.

If you like Soul food/southern cooking, this is the place for you. We tried Dialos on the recommendation of a friend and we were not disappointed. The food was delicious and so flavorful, each bite was a treat. Everything we tried was well seasoned and arrived hot on our plates. The BBQ chicken was perfectly smoked and the sauce added a little extra kick. You have got to try the place!

Jessica T.

Fantastic! I had the perch po'boy, a side of cabbage, and Mac 'n cheese. Banana pudding for dessert. The po'boy was HUGE and delicious. Nice breading on the filets, and plenty of them. Remoulade, pickles, onion, tomato and lettuce. I loved it. The braised cabbage was perfect, included some carrots as well. Mac and cheese, just delicious. Super cheesy, noodles weren't mushy (like I usually find at restaurants) Oh! And we had banana pudding. It was perfect. All and all , this place is like eating at your family's house. The food is real, and prepared with love. It's really fantastic, and I can't wait to go back. Edit: I almost forgot, the service was great, too. Really kind server was so helpful with the menu descriptions and recommendations. PS I would love a perch option on the kids menu!

The ribs! Huge portions and soooo good!
Natasha B.

This place is a hidden gem. The BBQ was delicious here. Their BBQ sauce def had some spice to it which I really liked. The rib dinner serving size is huge and the ribs have a ton of meat on them. Brisket was good but def preferred the ribs. The cabbage side was also surprisingly good. It seems like a family owned place and the staff was friendly.

Ribs, Mac & Cheese, Greens, and Cornbread Cakes
Ronnika W.

I've been craving soul food for awhile now. I decided to encourage my colleagues to dine at Dialo's for lunch on a Thursday. Also known as BBQ THURSDAY! I was not disappointed at all. Friendly service and generous portions. I couldn't finish it all in one sitting. Unless dining in I would suggest calling your order in and checking out the Facebook page for daily deals. I might go back for Fish Fry Friday, too.

Delicious peach cobbler
Toni F.

I've had Dialo's bookmarked for several weeks and today we finally made a trip there for lunch with friends. The restaurant is conveniently located on M139 but easy to miss with an unassuming sign and very small parking area in front. The smoker billowing white clouds of fragrant smoke was the tipoff that we had found the place. We were greeted by our friendly server, Zenaya who told us about the specials and made some great recommendations. We landed on ribs, perch, friend chicken and the pork chop special with a variety of sides. We didn't have to wait too long but our mouths were watering when our feast was finally delivered to our table. Everything was fantastic, fresh and piping hot. The fried chicken was a stand-out as many have said - the breading was crisp and seasoned to perfection. Of the sides we particularly liked the mac 'n cheese, red beans & rice and the collard greens and corn bread. The coleslaw was amazing too. Even though we were totally stuffed, we tried the peach cobbler for dessert - excellent as well. This place is a hidden gem - spotlessly clean, with comfortable seating or convenient carry-out and a nice menu with lots to choose from. We will be regulars here!!

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Would be 5 stars except I got some burnt Rib Tips before. Been here several times and the food is amazing.

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Despite the dated decor, we had a great experience overall! The food was delicious and the service was great.

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It was okay, but not the best soul food and barbeque in that small town I've had better in Benton harbor.

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I had lunch here and it was some amazing BBQ! The waitress was super friendly and funny. Bustling place for locals around lunch time.

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By far some of the best food around. Try the onion rings! Huge and delicious! Great great food!

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Everything is on point, no-frills, low-cost and fantastic! The place is clean service is open and welcoming, this is a must try.

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