I love small town restaurants, and I'm happy to have stumbled upon Mel's Place. Mel is short for…read moreMelinda, by the way. She and her husband, Ron, own and operate the restaurant. Mel was my waitress and Ron was the cook. Mel was friendly and provided good service. I had two eggs over medium, a waffle, and coffee. All was very good.

We're here in the central part of the state of Michigan doing a 22 mile bike ride on the beautiful…read moreFalling Waters Trail between the cities of Jackson and Concord. Upon arriving in the small town of Concord (population 1,200) after the first 11 miles, we were thrilled to see the breakfast cafe on Main Street open for business. My wife and I have been loyal customers of this little cafe when bike riding through Concord over the past 10 years. During that period, it was known by two other names: the Silver Spoon Cafe and the Concord Cafe. Unfortunately, like so many small restaurants, this eatery closed its doors during the year of the pandemic. Riding up today, we noticed the familiar purple awning on Main Street still proclaims "The Concord Cafe". However, after changing hands and getting an interior facelift, it re-opened 30 days ago (May of 2021) as Mel's Place! After walking in the door, we quickly met the new owner Mel...short for Melinda. We enjoyed chatting with her about the renovation she did in exposing the hundred year-old brick in the minimalist and spotless dining room. We then got down to business ordering a pair of Veggie Omelettes with sliced tomatoes and raisin toast while nursing our fresh brewed cups of hot coffee. Our breakfasts at Mel's were spectacular...just like they had been over the years when we had patronized this small business under previous owners. For this Yelper, a delicious breakfast halfway through a 22-mile bike ride is a great motivator. Based on the excellent quality food and friendly small-town service, I expect Mel's Place to quickly build a solid reputation among the many recreational bikers that frequent the Falling Waters Trail. Five stars all day long.

I always try new places when out in the field for work. This was in the area and seemed good. I got…read morethe Grifters Grub (I believe) and it was good. Hasbrowns were golden and toast slightly burnt. Good food for good price. Small cafe, so be warned about seating. Service was good, nice lady. It's got a laid-back attitude. Don't expect a rush.

We eat here about once a week and every time the food is absolutely delicious. It's always super…read morebusy and has its regulars. Definitely worth a try if you're looking for a Saturday morning home feeling breakfast.

Our waitress was new and was in training but her trainer was not present with her while taking the…read moreorder and when the trainer did approach the table she seemed very offensive and not to friendly but that's ok it was our first time and we kinda shrugged it off. We asked to share a cinnamon roll BEFORE our meals came and that did not happen, I asked for an omelette and got a scramble that resembled a kids portion with missing ingredients, but the toast was good. Cinnamon roll was cold and had enough frosting to frost two cakes so we were not a fan. Its a cool little cafe and the atmosphere is cute, prices were reasonable, coffee was good but the food was just average and we didn't enjoy it enough to return

Quintessential small town diner with lots of history. Good sized menu with traditional items mixed…read morein with interesting options. Something for everyone. Service is attentive and friendly. I had the antiquers stack. Hash browns topped with biscuits homemade sausage gravy and two scrambled eggs. Hardy and satisfying with a nice savory flavor. I also tried a cinnamon roll. Warm, chewy, sweet. Simply delightful. It's extremely affordable too. I highly recommend it.

I love, love, loveeee this place! I live in Texas but travel to Albion for work, and The Foundry…read moreBakery is the spot I literally dream about until I'm back in town. The service is always top-notch, and everything they make is absolutely delicious. Their breakfast sandwiches are amazing, their lunch sandwiches(I especially love the Cope sandwich), their potato salad, macaroni salad, and soups are all fantastic. But my all-time favorite? The key lime bar -- it's perfection. I just wish they had one in Texas!

Popped in briefly when passing through town for a nibble and a caffeinated beverage. Unfortunately…read morewe got there after they had wrapped lunch for the day but they were kind enough to toast up a bagel for me with some cream cheese. My husband and I also got a few donuts and a cold brew coffee to split. The bagel and donuts were great. We got the glazed yeast donuts and they were melt in your mouth, just like I like 'em. The bagel, baked in house I believe, was also good, as was the cold brew (I just wish that had been a simple syrup available to add since I do like my cold brew just a touch sweet). Staff was SO kind and helpful, and the space is clean and spacious with plenty of seating in the dining room. Desserts looked ridiculously tasty but we were on the road and it's hard to eat that on the go. Next time!

Fabulous food and amazing service! We were in town for a family wedding and are thankful that we…read morefound this place

Parking lot was full, but was seated right away. Cute place, very cozy and friendly vibe. They…read moreserve breakfast and lunch and a variety of deserts and homemade pies. We ordered off of the daily specials menu. The cornbread pancakes topped with chili, cheddar cheese and your choice of eggs. The pancakes were sweet like a jiffy type corn bread which complimented the chili and eggs. I topped it off with hot sauce. Also had the special frittata which had spinach, mushrooms, onions and your choice of muffin (chose the pumpkin) and seasonal fruit.

Ambiance: relaxing and clean Service: super friendly. Kind…read moreof slow but there was only one person working and we weren't in a hurry Coffee: 5/5

Passing through for work found this amazing little coffee shop, only place open early. Best cup of…read morecoffee I've had in a week.Beautifully decorated for Christmas. Wonderful owner ( forgot to get her name) I will definitely be back if ever in town.

Their BLT is killer. I came in here with my boyfriends family while visiting Marshall and we…read morestopped in on a Thursday night, so the place was decently active. We had a great spot in the booth so prime visual of the TVs and the rest of the restaurant. Our waitress was very nice and accommodating and our food didn't take too long. My BLT came with an aioli sauce which was so tasty. If I happen to come here again I would definitely order the same. It was clearly a popular spot with the locals too.

Went based on reviews and input from others that live in the area. Daughter and SIL are moving to…read morethe area and we love Schuler's for quality food but really hoped to enjoy this place for a fun atmosphere. I also heard they rent out space on the second floor and was going to inquiry about that for a party this summer but after today's experience, hell no! We went in and sat at the bar, ordered a drink, simple one with Tito's but it was wrong. That's not what bothered me, the fact that so many ppl walked by and never asked about it or asked anything says something. Also got to hear a lot of complaining. Isn't that what you love? 99% certain the person 18 inches in front of us, working was complaining about a drink made for a customer. They didn't like it and his response was that they could leave. I did call him out on that, you can tell I embarrassed him and he said he was talking about a co-worker. I'm pretty sure he was trying to cover, I know what I heard but he was embarrassed. It has been years but I've been a server, bartender, etc. the conversations are going to take place but you don't do it directly in front of customers.

We always love coming to what the fork! One of our favorites in Angola. The food options are always…read morespot on. Their food is fresh and tasty. The stuffed mushrooms are some of my favorite! They've got great ranch dressing and fresh salads. The service is always quick and friendly. The ambiance is quite nice and not too loud.

What The Fork? More like What a Find!…read more Stopped in for lunch with my dad during our cross-country road trip and this place was such a lovely surprise. The food was so fresh and flavorful--my salad was crisp and well-balanced, and the wrap was packed with goodness. You can really taste the quality of the ingredients. Yes, it took a little bit for the food to come out, but the warm, laid-back atmosphere and friendly service made the wait feel totally fine. Our waitress was genuinely kind and attentive, which added to the overall charm of the spot. The ambiance is bright, plant-filled, and full of personality--perfect for a casual yet elevated meal. Definitely a great stop if you're passing through. Would 100% recommend!

The food is always great, and the employees are always so nice. Shoutout to this girl named Aubrei…read moreevery time I come in she is super nice and funny. It's a cute cozy place with great music.

Cute little coffee shop downtown hillsdale. Usually stop in while at the farmers market. Got my…read morenormal mocha and you get the option of milks but also if you want dark chocolate, milk chocolate or white chocolate!!! I got an iced milk chocolate!!!!! Really good. Big selection of pastries too and have lots of specialty flavored drinks!!!!

Sean was an excellent waiter that told us all the wonderful things to try. What a gem to have…read moreworking for any establishment. Food was quick. EVERYTHING is made in house. Such a treat! Definitely stop and try it! Nice ambience too!

Came here today with my college student today for lunch . Wow, what a find! The food was absolutely…read moredelicious, the service was prompt and the building was historic and had so much character.