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    MudPenny

    4.1 (113 reviews)
    Closed • 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Tiffany S.

    Ada, MI is adorable & this MudPenny location is trendy and vibey AF - comparable to the coasts if you ask me! With their decor, their Slayer espresso machine and delicious food (and drinks!) We stopped in on a work trip and needed someplace close by. Our server was dealing with a broken soda machine, half the menu not being available because the salmon was still curing as well as the steak or something? But, she was gracious and calm! I ordered the: * SMORGASBORD (grilled salmon, mixed greens, arugula, pickled beets, radish, whipped goat cheese, flax bread, herb vinaigrette) - supposed to be grilled salmon but they were out as mentioned so did grilled chicken. * POTATO WEDGES (salt and vinegar potato wedges, truffle aioli, scallion) - not very salt & vinegar-y but the wedges were cooked to perfection!

    Wild Card
    Michele B.

    Never knew how beautiful Ada is! And to have such a cute brunch/lunch/breakfast place is an added bonus. The service was wonderful despite it being pretty busy. I ordered The Wild Card, which was PHENOMENAL! The mushroom mix they put on top was chewy and savory...SO GOOD! Went so well with all the root veggies and other roasted vegetables on the plate. Husband ordered their brunchwrap, which was also delicious, but kinda small for his liking. (He wanted their braised short rib but sadly, they had already run out this morning. ) We will have to come back again soon to check it out!

    Latte
    Megan H.

    Food looked absolutely beautiful, but unfortunately it was lacking seasoning and overall flavor. I ordered the brunch wrap with chorizo -- the chorizo was cooked very crispy, almost like bacon, which I wasn't expecting. The aioli and hot sauce really saved the meal. The coffee, however, was excellent and I'll definitely be back for that alone. I also tried a bite of my husband's breakfast burrito and the sausage in that was very good. Service was a bit slow; it took a while for us to be greeted at the table. Prices are also on the higher side, especially considering the food doesn't come with any sides.

    French Omelette
    Michelle P.

    Saturday morning around 10am.. seated promptly. Not super busy when we arrived. Took a minute for waitress to take our drink order. I stuck w water, my daughter got a fancy coffee. Seemed to take a while to get the coffee. Got busier while we were there. I ordered the French omelette, my daughter ordered the muddy Christo. Again seemed to take a while to get food. Food was very good. Bill (with tip) about $50 for the two of us.

    Muddy Bloody
    Barbara S.

    We went to MudPenny for brunch. The service was exceptional. Very friendly and attentive. I recommend the Muddy Bloody - an appetizer in itself! I ordered the eggs and crispy polenta. My partner had a wrap with latkes. Both were delicious.

    Eggs Benedict
    Whitney H.

    We stopped by on a Sunday morning at 10:30 and didn't have to wait for a table for three. Food and drinks were delicious and our server was attentive. The miel cafe was wonderful, as were our meals. Two of us had the Mountie (the sweet potato mash on the sandwich is so good) and the other had eggs Benedict (the eggs were perfectly poached).

    MudPenny's French toast sticks

    After our stay at the Ada Hotel, we wandered across to Mudpenny for breakfast. What an incredible way to start the day! I ordered the Crème Brûlée French toast sticks. Not a single note...the sticks were so good that I was sad to take the last bite. The coffee was so tasty that I bought a can of their coffee beans to take home. Our waitress was lovely, checking in on us frequently. The restaurant was busy with all sorts of customers coming and going. With all of the different seating choices, MudPenny would be a great place for small work meetings.

    Lemon pancakes
    Kassey T.

    In love with the interior of this place! They also have a cute patio, but it was raining so we sat inside. We were greeted immediately and brought to a table. They were very busy for a Tuesday afternoon! I was surprised to see people with work laptops, books, etc posted up at this busy restaurant, but the staff didn't appear to mind. My seasonal blueberry maple latte was such a fun summer twist on a standard latte! My Angela Martin burrito was tasty, but not really any wow factor to it. My dad ordered the lemon pancakes, which again were good but not anything super special. I felt very comfortable with my toddler here- definitely family friendly!

    Cappuccino
    Sarah S.

    Came here for dinner for the first time. They do a nice job of setting a dinner scene from the breakfast/brunch place it's known for. Black table clothes, low lighting, very light music. We stared with a couple cocktails that were good and chose the mushroom donuts that were recommended. Server described them similar to hush puppies. They were interesting and did remind me of a fried hush puppy with a mild, earthy flavor. The black garlic Mayo and chili honey they were plated with made the dish added more flavor to the donuts For dinner, I had the spare ribs with a sliced glazed carrots and cheddar polenta. Large portion and tasty with the meat very tender and went well with the polenta. My husband had the patty melt which was an elevated version of the sandwich on toasted brioche. He enjoyed that as well. They were out of the cab, but we found two different glasses of red wine to go with our dinner (Pinot noir and a cote du Rhône). Nice option for dinner in downtown Ada open Thurs-sat for dinner.

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    Jayson D.

    MudPenny is what happens when the little coffee stand that could grows into a fantastic eatery/coffee joint/hangout spot. It's easy to like. Welcoming coffee shop vibe with a dining room to boot. Sit at the counter or take a table. Staff are friendly and proud of what they're doing. The menu I sampled was special for an event I was attending, but I did try a few of the regular dinner offerings. The tagliatelli dish is off the charts yummy. House made tagliatelli noodles are wide ribbons of al dente goodness, tossed with a light vodka cream sauce and served with thick toast. Just want dessert? Get the coffee creme brûlée--it's lights out fantastic. You'll tell yourself you're sharing, but you won't pass the spoon. MudPenny has become one of Ada's little gems. If you're in town give it a (espresso) shot!

    Cheesecake Brownie and Lavender Oat Milk Latte
    Eddie E.

    Cheesecake Brownie: Oh man...this was outstanding. Rich, but I was able to finish it. Btw, IT'S GLUTEN FREE! Lavender Oat Milk Latte: Not a sugar bomb like a lot of flavored lattes at your run-of-the-mill coffee shops. Perfect amount of lavender. Clearly, it's gorgeous There were plenty of other choices for baked goods and coffee drinks. The "latte lady" was a master (Super Bowl Sunday @ Noon; give her a raise). Different drinks had different plating, which shows attention to detail. The brunch menu looks outstanding and the couple plates I saw looked delicious. I will be back to endeavor further.

    Lavender & Oat Milk Latte
    Jane N.

    The patio is perfect this time of year! The restaurant also has lots of windows so you can't go wrong with a seat inside. Started with a Lavender & Oat Milk Latte. Oat milk is the only alternative milk they have. I was lost in conversation so I can't remember the lavender but the latte tasted as delicious as it looked! I usually get the Wild Arugula Salad with Chicken but decided on the Pomegranate Salad with chicken and no red onions. It had fresh strawberries, goat cheese, pecans and tossed in a pomegranate vinaigrette with mixed greens. There are no pomegranate seeds in it. It's perfectly dressed. The chicken is seasoned well and nice and cold. I hate when people put warm chicken on a cold salad. My husband got the wedge salad and said the blue cheese dressing was good. I stole a piece of crispy bacon - wow - so much bacon flavor in one little bite!

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    3 years ago

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

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    5 years ago

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

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    5 years ago

    Great breakfast sandwich and cappuccino! Very friendly staff. The flavors of both we fantastic

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    5 years ago

    I was excited to try this new place out and I'm so glad I did. The food is SO good! Wonderful place to have an afternoon lunch date.

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    6 years ago

    Great healthy food options. We love the new Ada location! I enjoyed the Caesar Salad. The sweet caramelized onions were a nice touch.

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    3 years ago

    Such good coffee & accommodating staff members! In addition, while the environment is small, it meets all the customer needs.

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    6 years ago

    Nice menu, but could not try it as they were shut down due to a virus problem. I gave it a 5 for honesty and the menu looked interesting

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    5 years ago

    My fave breakfast spot. Fresh, delicious, great service every time. Wish they were open sundays!

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    4 years ago

    I love it here. Great environment and food, eclectic menu that is worth the trip. Coffee is my absolute favorite.

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    Went there with my daughter for a weekend brunch. Food was great and we both LOVED It!

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