Always really great service and a pleasant, quiet space for a break. Love this environment!

They have a pastry chef so their pastries are fresh and technically home made. Yum!! Great pair with coffee or tea. read more

MudPenny - New American Near Me - Ada, Michigan

Hardly a wait which we love! Nice to stop by on our trip, so many friendly staff members made our experience wonderful. "Food was nice service was quick and short wait time," says my date read more

MudPenny - Quite big on the inside! Large portions we could have shared a meal. - New American Near Me - Ada, Michigan

I'm a big fan of the Roosevelt Park MudPenny location and have been there many, many times for delicious food, yummy drinks, friendly staff, and beautiful space for working. I've been watching their progress and opening of the Ada location and drooled over lots of great looking food photos on their Instagram, and finally got a chance to check it out! The Ada location is very bright and airy inside, with lots of great natural light which makes for perfect photos. The white tile and warm wood give it a very modern but welcoming feeling. There are two entrances and plenty of parking in the lot. The big outdoor patio is really nice especially in COVID times. My boyfriend and I chose to sit outside and enjoy the sunshine with our breakfast when we were there in warmer weather. All employees wear masks and gloves and everything is sanitized between guests. I felt really comfortable and safe there, which is important in these pandemic times. My boyfriend ordered the OG breakfast sandwich, which comes with two eggs, smoked cheddar, greens, and garlic aioli on a housemade milk bun. You can add bacon, ham, or sausage, and/or get it on gluten free bread for an upcharge. He opted to add sausage for $3. I got the Brenda Kales It: roasted vegetables, white beans, red potatoes, sauteed kale, two over easy eggs, tomato jam, garlic aioli over a bed of spinach. I also asked for a side of bacon. I was so excited when our food came out, but then our server told us that they put the bacon in the dish instead of on the side. I was a little surprised but it looked so delicious that I dug in. News flash, the bacon was better in the dish, so I didn't even care anymore. Brenda Kales It is like a breakfast salad which I am 100% here for. Everything was super fresh and all the flavors went well together, especially with the addition of the Blis hot sauce that I requested. I'd definitely get this again. It was a huge portion, definitely splittable as it's seven hours later and I'm still not hungry, no joke. The OG is different than the original OG, since it now comes on a bun instead of toast, but it's still delicious as ever. The egg was perfectly runny, and the $3 sausage patty was HUGE, definitely worth it. Add that mouthwatering garlic aioli and you've got a pretty perfect breakfast sandwich. To finish our meal, I redeemed my birthday coupon which was good for a free cookie. Hot tip, MudPenny employs a super talented pastry chef who makes some really delicious and beautiful baked goods. I got one of the linzer cookies, which are buttery and melt in your mouth. We also got the specialty donut of the week, which was a cake donut with matcha icing! Really unique flavors and very tasty. Definitely stop in to MudPenny if you're in the Ada area, or even if you're not! It's worth the drive and the menus are different between the two locations. read more

MudPenny - Christmas cookie decorating kit - New American Near Me - Ada, Michigan

We hadn't been here for a couple of years, and it's sadly gone downhill in spectacular fashion. The service was cheerfully inattentive. The food was worse. I ordered the egg white frittata (supposedly GF). It was cold and leathery, and the balsamic reduction on it was more like just vinegar. Not good, plus it gave me a bellyache. (I suspect cross-contamination.) I wouldn't have liked it anyway, but this was adding injury to insult. The coffee was decent, but there are so many better places if coffee is what one desires. This place is one to cross off the dining list. read more

MudPenny!! If you are a long time follower of IHeartGR you probably know that we love MudPenny! They have two locations in GR: -Roosevelt Park which is open from 8am-2pm Monday through Saturday -Ada which is open from 8am-8pm Monday through Saturday and 8am-4pm on Sundays Both of their locations are STUNNING and have an aesthetic charm. You can find a creatively crafted brunch menu at both locations with beautiful dishes containing everything from savory to sweet brunch favorites. And if your anything like us and love a good cup of coffee, you can find extensive options of unique coffee creations. We loveeee the Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso and their lattes! read more

MudPenny - a hand holding a glass of iced coffee - New American Near Me - Ada, Michigan

This is a repeat visit and because the time of year and what we ordered were radically different from our last visit, I wanted to report our findings. We were there for a weekday brunch on a chilly day in December. The ambiance was great, the staff was super friendly and accommodating, and according to a coffee-drinking member of our party, the coffee was excellent. Unfortunately, 2/3 of our dishes were disappointing. The House French Toast looked gorgeous upon its delivery but was very dry. Perhaps it's a matter of personal preference, but it seemed as if the bread could have been left to soak much longer before placing it in the frying pan. Additionally, we have always been only pure maple syrup consumers and the syrup served had a very strange, almost metallic taste to it. The Fire Toast was also plated beautifully but was disappointingly bland. Since I'm not a great cook, I can't suggest what seasonings were needed, but it tasted as if it definitely needed something to give it a bit more personality. On a much more positive note, Jimmy's Pesto Wrap, although the least picturesque of our dishes, was excellent. The combination of flavors, especially the goat cheese, pesto, red onion, and balsamic vinaigrette made it a winner. I'd certainly order that again if I were to return. read more

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Love this cute little hip spot in downtown Ada. Breakfast was good and service was fast.

Hands down my new favorite place! The atmosphere is great, it's clean and the service is fast and so friendly! Their food is great! We got some buttermilk pancakes, super tasty and the syrup was delicious, it was 100% Michigan maple syrup! Cannot get better than that! We also got B.Y.O.B, the potatoes were by far one of my favorites I've ever had! They were not too salty and they had the perfect amount of crispy! The sausage was great as well, not too mild but not too spicy! I will definitely be back in the near future to try their lunch menu! They were also great with accommodating our small child! They had nice and clean highchairs! read more

MudPenny - Buttermilk pancakes and the BYOB! - New American Near Me - Ada, Michigan

What a fun and funky place! Delicious unusual offerings that are twists on the familiar. We started with their cold brew iced coffee. It's very strong and has a very unique flavor. Rich coffee flavor and molasses tones without the sweet. Definitely something to savor. We decided to share two dishes t -the wild card and the Mountie. Both were absolutely delicious! The wild card was a mix of mushrooms, sausage, onions, fresh spinach, dollops of intense ( in a good way!) garlic aioli and a torn biscuit. Served with two over easy eggs. Perfectly done with a soft liquids sunshine yellow center. The mushrooms were a wonderful mix variety-not being a mushroom fan I can only guess at the types many oyster? But definitely fresh and savory-I loved every bite of them... every.bite. I didn't think I'd like it but I was wrong! The Mountie was amazing-again not being the adventurous eater I wasn't certain I'd like it but omg! This was amazing! It served on soft naan and spread with maple sweetened sweet potato mash and Mayo. In between was roast turkey slices, bacon and fresh spinach. The sweetness of the potatoes balanced the smoky bacon and creamy Mayo ( I'm not a Mayo fan but this was awesome). It is a big sandwich -enough to share but you're not going to want to! The atmosphere is fun and there are lots of vegan and vegetarian options. It feels very sustainable with the exception of how the serve condiments- they put them in individual ramekins rather that shakers or bottles. Give the place a more upscale feeling but it seemed a bit wasteful. They also have a bar with craft cocktails. It was too early for us but they sound good and we'll be back! Don't miss this fun unusual delish breakfast spot-they do lunch and dinner too. Try them! read more

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My family and I came to MudPenny after the Grand Rapids Triathlon this Sunday, and it was JUST WHAT WE NEEDED. I ordered "The Resolution" ($15) which is a delicious vegan dish that consists of a tofu scramble along with vegetables, mushroom, vegan cheese (served in the form of a dollop), on top of a bed of spinach. I also ordered the "Blooming Lemonade" ($5) which is a non-alcoholic cocktail of matcha, lemonade, with lavender. It's a bit on the bitter side, hence the matcha, but really delicious. My sibling and parent both remarked that this was "the best American cuisine" they had had in a while. (We're Chinese, so that's saying something!) I was so hungry that I finished my dish before my family members could get through half of theirs. This was really one of the best meals we have had in a Michigan restaurant. The waitstaff was friendly and the atmosphere was really beautiful. Shout-out to Cat(sp?) our server, who patiently waited as we tried to discern what our sibling would want to eat while they were in the bathroom. You're great! While I always wish there are more vegan options, I really appreciate that the menu clearly states which menu items are gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, etc. read more

Classy brunch spot in downtown Ada, lunch options good also. Great drinks, decent service, just glad to have another good option without having to go downtown. read more

Enjoyed my breakfast a lot! Had the Potatoes Bravos (sp) I do dare say they were the best I have had! Very well seasoned and the aoli was sooo good and very well placed. Our lattes were very adorable, barista did a great job. They do offer gluten free toast but it's not on the menu, just ask. I do wish they had more GF options like pancakes it was NOT super busy on a Sunday at 8/9am. Very nicely spaced. read more

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Food was great, service not so much. I kept waiting for the waitress to come back to the table for a box-finally after 25 minutes of waiting I went to her. read more

been dying to try mudpenny and it 100% lived up to my anticipated hype!! visited for sunday brunch and had the most delicious meal with their seasonal maple latte option! the waitress recommended the meal because it is a weekend only option, she did not let me down! pigs in hazy clouds is the name. the atmosphere is bright and sunny with lots of windows and a super cute coffee bar. tons of parking in downtown ada near other fun shops. i can't wait to return!! read more

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The food is great.....The service was abysmal. The server never checked on us. I got up after waiting for our food for 35 minutes to complain (there were empty tables in the place, so they were not that busy). Still couldn't get our server's attention. The manager Genevieve corrected the situation. It's clear our order was never put in, because we did wait another several minutes for our food after that. Two other tables in this same server's section got up and left. I feel that the bill should have been comped. Food was great, but the service was so terrible that I won't go back and waste my time. read more

Oh my brunch! My family so loved our meal today, which we enjoyed at a picnic table in a nearby (walking distance) park. Ordering online was a snap & the food was ready on time & smelled AMAZING! My kids loved the grilled cheese (melty cheese & pickles on naan bread) & the PB & J. My youngest used the peanut butter to dip celery sticks in that were part of the raw veggie side (celery, broccoli & bell pepper with ranch - brilliant!). The Cristo also met with great favor by all (how can you wrong by using French toast to make a sandwich?) & my Pam & Jim burrito was delish! The stars of the show (for the adults) were the brown sugar shaken espressos! So smooth & delicious, exactly right for a hot day! read more

Sat for 30 minutes at the bar and not a single person addressed us. Even after asking if we could order drinks....TWICE. Server, Kat, was fantastic food great. Front facing staff sucked read more

This definitly is a California style restaurant. We had a gift certificate for this restaurant so thought we would give it a try. After looking at the menu for some time to find something that appealled to us, my wife chose the BYOB. which appeared to be a standard breakfast and I selected a chicken salad sandwich. The eggs, which were supposed to be over easy were close to being raw. The accompaning potatoes appeared to be prepared in an air fryer and were extremely hard and unedible. My sandwich was on flat bread with a lot of lettuce, onions and grapes. The chicken salad was not very tasty. This dish had chips that were baked with no taste. The highlight of the meal was the in-house brewed rootbeer. When we went to pay, the restaurant would not accept the gift coupon. The manager flatly told the server not to accept it and would not even get off his chair to speak to us. Under no circumstances will we ever choose Mudpenny due to the poor food selection, qualiy, preparation and lack of quality of management. read more

Love it here! My new place of the summer. Great coffee, fantastic service, fabulous atmosphere. A definite place to stop by if you're ever in Ada! ( try the lemon balls) read more

MudPenny - New American Near Me - Ada, Michigan

Update: they added mini greenhouses as outdoor seating! Also, their pastries are so good too! The coconut macaroon and browned butter chocolate chip cookies are both really good--fresh and not too sweet! Also, come from 3-6 pm for half off drinks!! read more

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I had lunch here for the first time with a couple of my coworkers. Such a nice layout and love the fresh clean decor. I had the keto latte and the Shroomer sandwich on flax seed bread. Delicious and great service. We hope to be back! read more

MudPenny - Keto Latte - New American Near Me - Ada, Michigan

I came in to do some work on the beautiful patio. My server, Anna, was attentive, informative, and radiantly charming. She recommended The Cafe Miel and The Wild Card. Both were delightful. The Miel.. smooth, silky and perfectly spiced. The Wild Card.. a flavorful surprise in every bite. But the star of the show? Anna's incredible, tan skin. As if she'd spent every day of the summer so far laying on the beach. Five Stars. I will be back. read more

Had a wonderful brunch today with family. As a person who is allergic to tree nuts, sesame and gluten this brunch was amazing. So nice to go out and enjoy the menu of healthy choices with great flavor. I had the Mountie on gluten free bread. So delicious. We will definitely be back again! read more

We loved this place! So cool and very yummy! Indoor and outdoor seating. Cant wait to come Back. Give it a try! read more

MudPenny - Cinnamon Roll pancakes- teen loved them! - New American Near Me - Ada, Michigan

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5 stars for great food, drinks and service. Best kids breakfast sandwiches on their homemade naan bread!

Make sure to check this place out! They have the best coffee around. The food is delicious! The atmosphere is also a plus.

It's really nice to have another option for "quicker" healthy accessible food in GR. It has and will always be one of my biggest complaints that there are NEVER enough healthy places to pop into on a whim. This location opened during the pandemic which was unfortunate. But they have done a great job having providing an extremely easy online ordering service, and have the food prepared in an extremely timely manner. So far at this location Ive had a delicious spinach salad, a vegan wrap made with beets, and an open face egg sandwich. All items equally fresh and delicious! Their coffee is great- and made to order. This restaurant is immaculate in terms of cleanliness, and they have made the pickup process so seamless for the customers. I have also served their food to guests at our house, and all felt the same way. read more

Upscale without being pretentious. The patatas bravas are excellent. Friendly and prompt staff

Best staff, excellent food and some great vegan options. Bonus for us they have a outdoor patio which our therpy pup loves!

Really glad MudPenny is in Ada. Eclectic menu with options for every dietary need. Tried the chicken salad sandwich, and it comes on toasted naan, and amped up with red grapes and dried cherries. Super delicious! The online ordering could use some improvement so it requires less clicks to pick the location. read more

My go to brunch/lunch location! Great food and great service! The to-go coffee bar is wonderful too! read more

MudPenny - Great coffee! - New American Near Me - Ada, Michigan

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Cons: We waited over an hour for our food and was mostly ignored by staff. Eventually I made eye contact with the presumed manager and she brought over "apology pastries" for us saying that the kitchen got swamped. Except that every single table that was seated after us was nearly done eating at this point. Waited another half an hour without anyone speaking to us. We stood up to leave and our food arrived at exactly that moment. The restaurant is mostly cleared out now. It's obvious that our server forgot to put our food order in and just wasn't honest about it. Pros: the bill was comped, and the food was honestly really good. read more

Great food, good wine, outdoor seat was perfect! Loved the homemade strawberry shortcake!

The staff is very friendly and the restaurant itself is very cute with lots of creative decor. I got the "what's French for French toast" and it was extremely tasty. The apples had just the right amount of crunch and the bread was pillowy and soft. The cream cheese topping was delightful and not overbearingly sweet. The Michigan syrup added a nice touch. I would for sure go again. read more

MudPenny - What's french for French toast - New American Near Me - Ada, Michigan

Went to the Ada Mudpenny for the first time today and it's adorable. Really really enjoyed the bright attractive clean comfortable vibe inside, and could see an extremely nice area of patio seating outside as well. Food was delicious and creative; I wanted to try practically everything on the menu but narrowed it down to a breakfast burrito that I will be hard pressed to not order again when we go back, it was delicious. The only reason for a 4 instead of a 5 is the inexperienced service, but I can't think of many restaurants that aren't struggling with staffing so just take a little patience and humor and this place really shines, the server was inexperienced but she was also friendly and trying hard so we enjoyed her. Ada village just gets better and better as things reopen and more shops go in, and the designers planned in a lot of parking so it's super user friendly to get to the restaurants and shops. read more

Good sandwich. The bread was great and so was the chèvre. The kale was cooked nicely, just huge so my first bite took all the kale from my sandwich. (: The tomato jam was a boiled tomato stew, not a jam.... that was disappointing. $11 is expensive for a breakfast sandwich but I knew what I was getting myself into. read more

MudPenny - This is not tomato jam. It's boiled tomato stew. - New American Near Me - Ada, Michigan

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Cute place. Food was at/ below average. Focaccia bun with grilled chicken at $15. Chicken was very chewy

Had the pork sandwich for lunch. Ordered online and walked over to pick it up. Very seamless experience and the sandwich was delicious! Their food ain't cheap tho! read more

The concept of the restaurant is good, and the coffee counter ladies are wonderful. Most of the recipes are good in concept. The kitchen staff is routinely sloppy in execution. The couple of times I've bothered to politely point out a clearly flubbed dish, I've gotten lectures rather than service. I will come back when there are some changes to the staff. read more