Met up with a friend for brunch at Morning Star recently. It was my first time visiting and I was excited since breakfast/brunch is my favorite meal to order out! There was a bit of a wait but they have a little area to sit and browse the menu. The place is cozy and homey, a bit crowded but not too bad. Our server was really helpful and kind. I ordered a coffee, and they have alcoholic options if you'd like a bloody mary, spiked coffee, mimosa, etc. I liked that they brought me my own little carafe for the table. We ordered a blueberry pancake for the table, and I got the tree hugger (zucchini, yellow squash, tomato, mushroom, baby spinach, black beans, and cheese, served over diced redskin potatoes. I also added eggs. The pancake was fluffy and sweet, and very large which was great for us to split. I really wanted some vegetables so I was very happy with the tree hugger. It was cheesy and warm, and all the veggies were delicious. I added some hot sauce which made it perfect! My friend got the breakfast burrito which looked really good. I'm glad I got to try this spot and would come back! They do have a lunch menu during the week as well (it said lunch items are limited on weekends). read more

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This is a local favorite. But if you're not local, let me give you a review. I have mixed feelings about this place. First off let me point out that there is no private parking lot for this place. This is no big deal if you're from a bigger city like GR, Chi or NYC. But if you're from a smaller town like Muskegon, Coopersville or Fremont where every business has their own private lot this might be a major inconvenience to you. park across the street or on the street if you can find a spot. I was patronizing MSC on a very cold day. This old location has no air lock on the front door, so everytime it opens to let customers exit or enter....the cold air rushes in. Keep that in mind when choosing your table. The restaurant has a warehouse feel to it, similar to the Blue Porch on Beacon Blvd. If you like that style....great. If not you have to deal with acoustics, and a cold drafty feeling, especially in the Winter. Food was actually in line with other restaurants in town unless you want to start getting fancy with the "specials." Believe me, those specials are very popular. Especially the waffle/pancake dishes that are similar to a super sweet dessert at 2000 calories. The last time I was there, the server was friendly, but because of the layout of the dining room, they have a hard time keeping an eye on the tables. So getting a coffee refill or a request for something becomes a waiting game. Overall the food is presented very well and is tasty. read more

Morning Star Cafe - Eggs and ham along with toast and potatoes. A little garnish on the side. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Grand Haven, Michigan

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Fabulous place for great food and nice vibes. The staff were very friendly and fun. I got the Marbled Cornbread Scramble with mushrooms instead of bacon and my partner got the blue corn cakes. Great options/substitution possibilities for vegetarians. I would absolutely go back. read more

Morning Star Cafe - Marbled Cornbread Scramble - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Grand Haven, Michigan

Enjoyed my time @ Morning Star Cafe! Really cute spot. The chorizo hash was tasty and perfect portion size. The mango mimosa was a nice touch as well. Love this spot. My waitress Lark was friendly and attentive to the customers. She added to the experience. Recommend this place! read more

Morning Star Cafe - Chorizo hash with sourdough bread & mango mimosa - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Grand Haven, Michigan

Great place for breakfast! Would love to come back a hundred times to work through everything on the menu. Huevos Rancheros was awesome.

This place is within walking distance of our house and we are so happy that it is. We come at least once a week and always greeted nicely and love the food. We bring our toddler twins and the staff is always nice to them. Great food and great coffee! read more

This place is overwhelmingly popular and busy. Expect long wait times. We arrived on a Sunday at 11:30 and were seated at 12:20pm. Luckily there is a bookstore next door with a large children's section and a piano that can be played gently. Once we were seated it took ages for our waitress to brings us water and take our order. In fact, we noticed several other people seated after us, get water and place their order. We were starving and envious of their good service they received. Finally, we were able to put in our order and we waited and waited. We drank a whole carafe of coffee while waiting. In fact, the kids were close to tears when we got our food after 1 pm. That's over 90 minutes of patient and not so patient waiting. The food was good, like how we remembered. We love their southwest take on breakfast. However, my frittata was slightly over cooked and my hubby's potatoes were burnt. I wish they had accommodated my children and expedited their order as some restaurants do. We didn't feel "special" here; just another table of people to serve in order to flip the table for the next set of people. We got the bill and were charged an extra $5 for a temporary "egg surcharge". Our bill for 2 adults and 2 children was over $55 before tip. Kinda crazy for breakfast. However judging on the long line of customers they won't be reducing their prices any time soon. Go if you want a good breakfast but be prepared to wait awhile and pay a premium for it. read more

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Just go. Shut up and go....if there is a long line, just wait it out. Go look at Bookmans. Then go eat here. Top breakfast place anywhere. It's because of the food - and that's their main point. read more

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Kendall is so sweet and kind she is an amazing service professional! Service was great and the food was amazing as always the wait is worth the fresh food and great service If your visiting Grand Haven you better try out this amazing restaurant Thank you for always being the most wonderful person! AAA+ read more

Morning Star Cafe - Bread pudding is to die for! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Grand Haven, Michigan

Waited nearly an hour to be seated and nearly another hour for food since the kitchen was backed up. Food is good but I'm not sure it's worth that long of a wait. We enjoyed two omelettes and a cinnamon roll. The cinnamon roll was 10/10 great amazing fantastic but the omelettes were just okay. Omelettes didn't have the veggies/meats cooked with the eggs and instead just filled the middle so they kinda just fell out and made it hard to eat. Cute place inside read more

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We came in for brunch on Sunday 12/29/24 around 12:35pm. There was a 30ish minute wait - as usual, but we were able to sit at the counter right away. Maggie took great care of us. She was so chill and smiley. I had the Corned Beef Hash with 2 over easy eggs and sourdough toast. He had his usual/favorite Marbled Cornbread Scramble. We love Morning Star, highly recommend! read more

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Absolutely fantastic breakfast spot. We waited for about 15 minutes at 8am (i thought we would be early but I guess not lol). We started off with coffees and a cinnamon roll. The coffee was great and the cinnamon roll was amazing so goey, warm, and the frosting was spot on. We got the breakfast quesadilla and breakfast burrito with pineapple salsa. Both were fantastic. If you're looking for something with more crunch then the breakfast quesadilla would be your choice. I would have added the pineapple salsa to the quesadilla. There were so many things on the menu to pick from and there is no doubt we would definitely come back. read more

Morning Star Cafe - Cinnamon roll - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Grand Haven, Michigan

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Coffee was good and the Cinnamon roll was solid. Service is a bit slow but the outside seating was perfect.

We arrived mid morning and were able to find street parking right outside the restaurant. We gave our name, was told it would be 20 minutes (they were packed) and 20 minutes later we got notification that our table was ready. The decor is super cute, mosaics of Fiesta ware on the walls. Tables and booths are good size. Our waitress convinced us to try a cinnamon roll as an appetizer to our breakfast, we caved. It came out hot and gooey-baked to perfection. We split it into quarters and each had a quarter before breakfast and boxed the rest to eat on the road later. Our breakfast came out shortly after and was amazing. I had the Denver omelet with potatoes and rye toast. All was delicious. The little pile of pineapple salsa is a refreshing surprise. My daughter had scrambled eggs, potatoes, and wheat toast. She couldn't stop talking about the potatoes, they are SO good! I highly recommend giving this restaurant a try, you will not be let down. Great location, wonderful service, and yummy food. read more

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Visiting and happy to have found such an amazing spot for breakfast! I started with the coffee house blend of the day - Java Sea Salt Mocha - and was very pleased with it! Two of us split the Breakfast Quesadilla and the Stuffed French Toast! The Quesadilla - with chorizo was amazing, and the french toast was the best I have ever had - the bread was like a cinnamon roll and the raspberry and cream cheese filling was epic. We had an easy time finding street parking and being immediately seated and served on a Monday morning. The ambiance is really cool - a lot of eccentric art to take in. All in all, a 5/5 and we may come back tomorrow before we head out of town because we loved it so much! read more

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Full belly. Great service. Cozy atmosphere. I was in town for a couple of days. I came here for a breakfast that would really fill my belly for a day of enjoying the outdoors. My breakfast definitely fit the book (and didn't break the bank!) I had a fluffy omelet with potatoes, bacon, and biscuit. The coffee was dinne of the best I've had - that piping hot, bold-flavored diner coffee! But I left room for a cinnamon roll. I'm a sucker for a cinnamon roll, but only really good ones. This was one of the best I've had. It was huge, so I didn't finish it, but I packed it up and smacked on it later in the day. read more

Morning Star Cafe - Cadillac omelet with biscuit - delish! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Grand Haven, Michigan

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We decided to stop in for breakfast based on all the great yelp reviews. We stopped in early Sat morning and we had a very short wait. I had one Michigan blueberry pancake. One was more than enough, it was huge!! My husband had the Denver omelet. They provide a pot of coffee for the table, which is always nice and you do not see much anymore. I noticed many people had tea and it was served in beautiful tea pots. Our server was great and very attentive. A wonderful breakfast experience. read more

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Packed!!! And for good reason! This place was delicious and inventive. My corn cake Benny was wonderful - not to mention unique - and I am bummed I don't live here so I can go back every weekend There were four of us and everyone loved their breakfast choice, but I was too busy chowing down to remember what they ordered ... sorry, not sorry AND... despite being packed, those servers were sliding between tables, topping off beverages, checking-in and just overall smashing it in terms of service! Kudos to that excellent team! AND... they gave me a refill on coffee to go, which was much needed and very much appreciated! read more

Morning Star Cafe - Corn cake benny - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Grand Haven, Michigan

Friendly. Tasty. Time & dollars well spent. Definitely worth a return visit! Everyone was smiling! They liked it, too!

Friendly staff, great prices, great food. Cinnamon French toast was delicious. Burger patty was fresh and the foccacia bread was great. Also really appreciate the full size changing pad in the men's bathroom. read more

Love it! Just remember to go ahead of when you need to eat. There is almost always a wait! Great southwestern breakfast options!! Different than your run of the mill breakfast and lunch options and always delicious! Get the cinnamon roll to share!!!! read more

Absolutely the best place for breakfast in the tri-cities area. Get there early if you want a quick table on any weekend or summer weekday. The atmosphere is an eclectic mix of Americana and Mexican. read more

Standard diner style atmosphere, nice little place. Food was good, it was so busy that initial service was a little slow but once we got rolling it was good. The place or the people might a little too crunchy for me (a little too hipster. If that term is even valid these days) all in all pretty good. read more

Morning Star Cafe - Eggs Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Grand Haven, Michigan

Had breakfast there this AM after having gotten a recommendation from my wife's Fiesta dishes group (which they use to serve all the meals) and it was wonderful! Had a little 20 minute wait for our party of 6, but wow, the food was delicious! I had the stuffed French toast (OMG), a couple of us had the breakfast special, my wife had an omelet, and another had the biscuits and gravy. Our server was very nice, took our picture (!), and made sure the coffee was hot and plentiful. We split one of the "legendary" cinnamon rolls and it was literally the icing on a great meal. Highly, highly recommend. read more

Morning Star Cafe - Stuffed French toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Grand Haven, Michigan

Way to crowd!! Small restaurant and small tables. Felt like we were eating with the people at the tables beside us. If we had brought my son in his wheelchair we would never had made it in the door. Food was good and the service was good if you like your waitress sliding between tables every couple of minutes. read more

So...the food is great. But today, sitting at the counter and then also using the restroom in the hall, I overheard the guy I think was the owner being horribly disrespectful to one of the managers who was trying to talk to him - incredibly unprofessional; it was clear the guy didn't give a s*** about her, and I felt terrible for the employee. It really destroyed the experience for me and made me wonder if I want to give this place my business anymore. Seriously - not a good look for your restaurant, dude. read more

Walked up and got our name on the list for brunch. They took our number and said they'd text when the table was ready. Estimated 30-minute wait, actual 40. We took the opportunity to look up the menu and reviews while waiting. Once seated, we were able to order immediately. The coffee was brought out in an insulated carafe for wxtra pours, with a side of cream. The gal who helped us also brought 2 forks out so we could share the roll. It had a fabulous crunchy outer, yet tender inside and smothered in a tangy-sweet cream cheese frosting. Next came the mains. Mine could have used some kick, but there was hot sauce available &, I suppose, it's easier to add more heat than it is to take it away. The eggs were perfectly poached & I loved the naked option. Bonus for letting me swap out potatoes for the fruit. After reading how great they were, I did expect some sort of twist, but there isn't one. Yes, they were good, just normal. I stole a few bites of bacon & it was fabulous. I'd guess they bake it to render it and get it crispy without burning it. The hubs said the chorizo hash was great. I wouldn't know cuz he didn't share! All in all, I feel like it was a great value. read more

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Food is good, service is friendly, and it's clean! Only knocked a star off because tables are super close together so it feels a little overcrowded. And there almost always a long wait, but sometimes worth it for some yummy brunch. read more

The food was good. The service was good. Definitely would recommend this as a. Place to eat with good food and service.

Kendall was the best server ! She was so knowledgeable about the menu and seriously so kind. The food was incredible and the ambiance was very warm and welcoming read more

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I don't go to Morningstar that often, every now and then when I'm going out to breakfast with others. But today, I'm by myself and even though last time I thought they might have overcharged me, I decided to have breakfast. Besides Russ' Restaurant had big groups waiting to be seated. So here I am at Morningstar, parked across the street. First thing I noticed, they did not do a very good job of cleaning the snow off the sidewalk.....unlike their neighbor, J-Dubs wine shop which did an excellent clearing of the white stuff. Menu prices still looked the same, so I ordered what I got last time. Eggs & Ham. You can read the previous review I did on the food since it did not change. My biggest complaint, besides the 40-50 year old music heard over the speakers.... was being gouged! The menu states $9.25. I was charged 9.95. WTF? Next, coffee: $3.50. What do think they are? Starbucks? Then a non-cash adjustment! (see photo) So my breakfast with tip was about $17....and I just got a basic meat and eggs breakfast. I'm done with this place. I'll wait for a table at Russ' next time and save my self 5 bucks. Plus, Russ' actually has a parking lot. read more

Morning Star Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Grand Haven, Michigan

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Everything on menu is good. The waitresses and waiters are fabulous. What more could you want. read more

We weren't sure where to eat visiting Grand Haven this week with my daughter who wanted pancakes. The line out the door pulled us in. We gave our name and said it would be 15-20 minutes so we headed next door to super cute local bookstore and got a text within about 10 minutes our table was ready. The waitress was incredibly friendly. She suggested a homemade cinnamon roll before our food and it was big enough to share and it was FANTASTIC. My daughter loved her French toast and bacon and I got the lunch special of a grilled Chicken sandwich with delicious pesto sauce. I subbed home fries / potatoes for the blue corn chips. My sandwich was awesome but the potatoes were hard and undercooked. I could not eat them. I loved for refills for our soda drinks she brought little carafes for us. Why don't more restaurants do this? It was a bustling place and super cute inside but it did take a bit for our food to come out. I didn't order dessert but they walk around with dessert tray that I snagged a photo of on way out. And while I didn't get a cocktail, love that they offered them! read more

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It's everything every good review said and more. Our waitress was an absolute delight. She was helpful in making our selections. Everything was delicious so share plates to get more. The place is stacked with tables so you'll get to know your neighbors. This is due to the amount of business they have. For 2 hours on a Monday morning there was never an empty seat inside or out. Don't worry thought there are bookstores and vintage stores you can wander while you wait. read more

This place is your quintessential frenetic, and very much worthwhile- breakfast/brunch experience.....and yes, it's worth the wait! The food is awesome, the service is excellent, and the ambiance is on par with your bright, friendly & buzzing morning cafes! If you're looking for peace & quiet, and less humans to start your day, go elsewhere....for your sake and everyone else's. We were just passing through. However, if this was my stomping grounds, I would make this my weekly haunt! read more

Morning Star Cafe - Breakfast burrito- Again, don't be fooled. This thing is TASTY and packed with meat! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Grand Haven, Michigan

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Great food and service. Enjoyed the special recipes and custom menu. Highly recommend breakfast.

A really cute spot for breakfast/brunch/lunch in Grand Haven! My husband and I went with my in-laws for lunch and had a great meal. Although it was cold outside, there are curtains in front of the door that help to keep the cold outside and the restaurant very cozy inside. We were able to be seated right away with our drink orders taken. Morning Star Cafe is so cute inside, but I think I'd ask for a booths next time as the chairs were a little uncomfortable. There were a ton of menu items and I appreciated the many veggie options! I ordered the "Tree Hugger" with eggs and it was delicious with lots of veggies and potatoes! Super hearty and filling without leaving you too heavy feeling. Towards the end of our meal, the waitress came around with a dessert tray to show us todays dessert options. The had my husband's favorite, key lime pie, so we ordered a slice of that to share. We so enjoyed our meal at Morning Star Cafe & I would definitely recommend to anyone in the area! read more

Morning Star Cafe - Tree Hugger with eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Grand Haven, Michigan

Sunny Saturday morning. Enjoyed breakfast outside. Good food. Friendly service. Guarantee we will be back again. read more

Morning Star Cafe - BLTA - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Grand Haven, Michigan

My husband and I are regular visitors to Grand Haven, and always make it a point to visit Morning Star for breakfast. Service has always been excellent and prices are reasonable. The cinnamon rolls are a must and we like the southwestern influence of the other menu items. We also love the Dark Star coffee served in a pint glass. On our most recent visit we decided to splurge on dessert. We shared the key lime pie, which was quite tasty. It can get busy, even on a weekday, but your patience will be rewarded. read more

I think we ate breakfast here, all three mornings we were in Grand Haven. Great menu, food, service and amazing cinnamon roles. Portions are very ample and the kitchen is happy to 'split' them. Can't wait to go back! read more