Great prices and great food, always busy because it's so good! A small town style restaurant

My friends and I had a great time at the peppermill cafe! The overall atmosphere is a nice dinner feel with a family friendly vibe. As we entered the cafe we were lead to add our names to the waitlist. They are efficient at this place because we were seated about 15-20 after that! Once seated the service was top notch. Our waitress was kind and gave great recommendations on what to order. It didn't take long for our food to come out and we were pleasantly surprised by our dishes. The portion sizes were big and all the food tasted amazing. I personally got the Denver/western omelet that had the perfect balance of eggs and ingredients on the inside. The menu has a wide variety of options with many different dishes to choose from. The cafe has both breakfast and lunch which is always a plus. If you're looking for a tasty local spot, this is your place! read more

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SO GOOD. This spot is a great if you're looking for classic diner vibes with really good food. The waitresses are friendly, fast, and to the point. It's got that cozy, no-frills charm that makes you feel right at home. We got a mix of coffees, apple juice, the garden omelette with egg whites, eggs and toast, and the supreme omelette--which definitely lived up to the name. Huge portions, lots of flavor, and they were super accommodating of my food allergies. Big plus: they offer a wide selection of breads, including gluten-free options, and hella hot sauce options. Breakfast and lunch are served all day, which is a win, and even when it's busy, they move quickly and efficiently to get you seated. read more

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Enjoyable and tasty breakfast/lunch joint that serves huge omelets and pancakes. Nice selection of omelets and skillets, or just go simple with eggs, toast, and potatoes. I recommend the American fries with onions. You can see the size of the pancakes in my photo. You'll need a nap and won't be hungry for lunch. read more

Peppermill Cafe - Blueberry pancake - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

over rated. food was average at best. there is a chain across the street that i would rather go to which is saying a lot since my ancestors were chained back in the day. read more

A westside classic. As "brunch" becomes exceedingly popular, and we start to see more and more restaurants joining the scene, this cafe stands undefeated. With the best skillets, and service that feels almost nostalgic, the PepperMill has been a landmark for nearly 30 years. While the atmosphere might not be quite as fancy and minimalistic as some newer restaurants in the area, the quality of the food makes up for it every single time. I highly recommend this establishment. A place to bring your family. read more

We have visited the Peppermill Cafe. For Breakfast and Lunch. The wait staff is kind. The food has been served quickly and fresh. I had a great omelet on my last visit. It was great! A great little place to grab a bite which friends or family is local and not a chain! read more

What a busy place! Your classic ma and pop brunch spot! The food is exactly how you'd expect- homey! I had the BLT with fries and it didn't disappoint! The waitress was great and the system is that you pay at the counter. The fries were also seasoned SO well! read more

Peppermill Cafe - BLT with fries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Best breakfast i've had in a while. $30 for the 2 of us and good sized portions. Great atmosphere, friendly smiles as soon as you walk in the door. Quick service even with a full house. I would definitely recommend this place! read more

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Amazing food. Amazing staff. I highly recommend the Peppermill Cafe. We go there at least once a week.

We were supposed to meet our friends here but they cancelled at the last minute. We decided to stay anyway as we had never eaten here. I had French toast which was pretty good-made with cinnamon bread. My wife ordered the Monte Cristo which was a French toast type sandwich. She didn't care for hers as the ham was quite fatty. She basically deconstructed the dish to trim all the ham as best she could. I suspect she may have been happier with eggs or pancakes. Service was pretty good. Overall, not totally terrible and not great. read more

I've never had a bad meal here. The service is fast and friendly, while the serving sizes are generous. Whether breakfast or lunch, this is the place to be! read more

Was looking for a good classic diner style breakfast and this place had exactly what I was looking for. Family style restaurant with booths and tables for parties of all sizes :) My friend and I came at 8:30 on a Sunday. We decided to come early-ish to beat the Sunday breakfast rush and we were right to do so. Around 9:15 it started really getting packed and by the time we left there was groups waiting to be seated. They have a big menu and everything sounded good and was really fairly priced. I got the Mill Flapjack Combo which comes with 2 eggs, 2 sausage links, 2 pieces of bacon, and 2 pancakes. And honestly omfg these weee genuinely some of the biggest pancakes I've ever seen LOL. Everything was good and it came out fast. It wasn't anything crazy or extraordinary but meets expectations. My friend liked her meal as well. We both had leftovers to take home. You go up to the counter at the front to pay with the bill the waitress leaves on your table. read more

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Peppermill has been a favorite in the past so my daughter and I tried it again. The servers have been there for years and are all great. Christy was our server and was kind and friendly. I had the classic breakfast with ham sunny side up eggs and American fries. The ham was a thick slab and delicious. They even have a gluten free toast which is yummy. My daughter had a western omelette with potatoes and toast. She loved it. It was very busy on a weekday late morning which is a testimony to its quality of food and service! read more

Always great, food and service. Very pleasant atmosphere everyone is very pleasant and cheery

Michele was great! The food was really good! Love the atmosphere and the unique breakfast options. The coffee was always full. I highly recommend! read more

Recommended by a high school friend. Well prepared cuisine with good service. Highly recommend.

I had to change my review because I ordered a to-go order and after waiting 35 minutes, I asked for a refund if it wasn't gonna be ready still, then they say they lost the ticket. Maybe have more than two people working the grill that move a little faster than sloths, if they're gonna be the only ones cooking for an entire breakfast/brunch spot. Especially glad I got my money back cuz total was over 40 dollars for two menu items read more

Quaint diner in Walker/Grand Rapids, Michigan. Friendly neighborhood diner that offers a full menu with a variety of items to choose from. They also serve lunch. I had the Californian Omelette which was good. I ordered it with cinnamon toast which is a must try. Everyone in our party of 4 enjoyed their breakfast. Our waitress was very friendly and helpful. There is plenty of parking in the parking lot in front of the restaurant. This was the first day of the "no mask wearing required" and with this being the first place I went that was completely massless, I was a little nervous but relaxed within a few minutes. It seemed surreal. The pricing was very reasonable and you get plenty of food for your money so I would recommend stopping in if you're in the area. read more

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Family friendly breakfast spot. Comfortable, inviting atmosphere with friendly community vibes. Staff is always friendly and fast with service. Large menu selection. Will be back again. read more

This establishment in every phase is a notch above OUTSTANDING and simply one of the very, very BEST in West Michigan. They have the BEST Steak & Eggs for 100 miles and Chef Jordan is w/out question a ROCK *STAR* on the rise . The ALL-STAR Staff has more BIG hitters then The New York Yankee's read more

Peppermill Cafe - Steak & Eggs with the world famous Peppermill Hash Browns and onions. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

The workers are the BEST EVER. We came in about 15 minutes before close one time and I felt really bad because our plans before breakfast ran long. That was until our server said not to worry, it reminded me of my aunt's cooking and I felt at home. The decor is cute and the food is always the highlight of my day. I always forget to take pictures beforehand because it's too good to wait. TIP YOUR SERVERS WELL THEY WORK SO HARD! read more

Close to perfect, needs a touch of ranch, that would make it perfect. Meat is excellent just a little adjust and the service is perfect. read more

Peppermill Cafe - Meat lovers omelette, and it is delicious! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

I've came in a few times with my boyfriend and the food is always so good! We both like to get the filthy skilly - you can't go wrong! The price for the food is great here too. Service is always friendly and quick even though they're short staffed. read more

Peppermill Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Always a consistent good breakfast! Nothing special but service is great and food is good!

Peppermill Cafe is our favorite breakfast place. My boyfriend and I have been coming to peppermill for a breakfast date every weekend for the last year or so. The staff is always so welcoming and kind, the food is always delicious, and the space just feels comfortable to be in. The staff is always happy and helpful, and go above and beyond to make us feel special. We love peppermill! read more

Peppermill Cafe - One of the many delicious breakfasts we've had! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

The Peppermill Café (formerly known as Peppermill Grill) is a dainty hidden gem located on Lake Michigan Ave. Their food is SO INCREDIBLY affordable and absolutely delicious! Make sure to check out their features on the weekend because they always sound so yummy and you won't want to miss out on them! Pictured is their french toast with blueberries and when draped with warm syrup, it is to die for! This homey American diner is like a second home to the crowd of regulars and is a prime spot to enjoy a super affordable breakfast or lunch! read more

Peppermill Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Great food. Table of 8 we all modified our orders and the waitress handled it like a champ. I asked for a hash brown type skillet, added corn beef hash and asked for a fried egg on too. I looked at it when it came and said this needs another egg to my hubby as the waitress was walking away. She heard me and came back and asked if I wanted another egg. I got my egg lickety split. The waitress was wonderful! read more

I had eggs Benedict and they were very good. The potatoes were even better. This was my first time but I will be back again and again. I loved the small town atmosphere of the restaurant. That seems so hard to find these days. read more

Peppermill Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Affordable, quality food, wonderful service and quaint setting. Good value and very delicious!

I have mixed feelings. I think this is a case of "you get what you pay for." They are not high priced, so don't expect it to taste as if it came from a Michelin chef. It reminded me of your typical greasy-spoon. I had the Meatloaf sandwich with mashed potatoes and gravy. My wife got the Grilled Chicken salad, and we split an order of onion rings. My wife's salad was good and fresh, although the chicken was tasty, it was very dry. The bacon in the salad was good but chewy. My meatloaf was very good. The potatoes were almost certainly potato flakes rather than actually mashed potatoes. But still, I've had good ones, and bad ones prepped this way, and these were one of the better ones. The beef gravy left a lot to be desired. Probably made from a powdered soup base, or canned from a restaurant supply store. Not great, but OK. The onion rings were REALLY good. And not too many. An order is about 8 rings for $3. But a much more reasonable size and price than a lot of places. And I love it when you have the batter cling to the rings such that taking a bite does not result in pulling the whole onion out, leaving only the coating. And these held up just fine. NOTE: if you use a wheelchair, forget it if you want to use the restroom. Definitely not accessible. The room is down the hallway, turn left down another hallway, turn right to get into the room, no room to turn around or to back a wheelchair over the bowl. Also for the non-handicapped. The restroom door locks with a barrel bolt lock, so watch your kids or they can get trapped in there. All in all, it was OK for what we spent. I could not eat all my food, so the leftover will be my supper tomorrow rather than just leaving the food. So definitely good enough to finish up later. I will come back to check out the breakfast for sure. And why in the world does a place called the "Peppermill" have standard pepper shakers instead of having peppermills on the table? I mean, even just the cheapo McCormick ones would fit the bill! read more

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What a great place to eat great food and enjoy a fun, friendly place with great service!

Great food, great service! We take my mom here every time we cone to GR. We all love it!

This breakfast restaurant is as local as it gets! It was packed, so make sure to come early to get a seat on the weekends! The service was amazing, the waitresses all were nice and helped in every way possible to make my experience great! When ordering, you definitely get your moneys worth if not more. Portions are large depending on the dish. I got a skillet and it was amazing! Only critique I would give is that it had too much potatoes and not enough meat. It was also somewhat bland, but add salt to your tasting. Awesome place and I can see why it's so popular! read more

Peppermill Cafe - Menu - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

It's good. Not exceptional but consistently good, standard breakfast/lunch fare. We've visited several times and each time while I feel full when I leave I can't help but to be underwhelmed. On our most recent visit I split the double pancake, eggs and meat special with my daughter. The food was all Ok. The bacon was long overcooked and dried out, the sausage links were greasy and everything was plated very very basically. All edible though and nothing worth getting riled up about. Their daily special board offers some creative dining options The service is always very busy but friendly, everyone is smiling and doing their best to get orders out ASAP. They are always busy. Always. The wait area is tiny and you need to sign in on a notebook, watch your place because sometimes things get jumbled on the list especially if they are close to the bottom of the page. One thing that I wish they would change is the presence of the scented wax warmer by the cashier. (this last visit was sickeningly sweet cinnamon) As far as restaurants go breakfast is one of the most delicious smelling times of the day! The brewing coffee, the bacon, the buttered flattop all those natural smells that makes people go mmmm. The addition of a scented candle isn't needed and for me triggers an instant headache. Fresh cinnamon rolls would be so much better if that's the smell you want wafting through the diner. I'd probably be more inclined to give additional stars if it wasn't for the side of aspirin I need following each visit. As it stands it's A-OK hence the 3 stars. read more

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I often dine at the Peppermill Cafe. The food is great! The staff is kind, caring, and attentive. The Peppermill is my go to place for break and lunch. If you are looking for a great dining experience in Standale. Check out the Peppermill Cafe. Andy and Steve read more

Great food and service with nice people to eat at the restaurant. I would highly recommend this place...

Great food and fast some times hard to get into but worth the wait. There is almost always a line but not a long wait

Finally a good home tasting breakfast!! No complaints here. Atmosphere is easy going and staff are friendly

Had high hopes for this place and was sadly let down. We had omelettes and my fiance ordered a half order of biscuits and gravy. The food was very bland. We were disappointed that the omelettes didn't come with a potato side for the price of it. The service was friendly and attentive. Overall, not worth the drive to go back again for another try. read more