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    River Stop Cafe

    4.3 (105 reviews)
    ModerateCafes
    Closed 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    RIVER STOP CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Greek Wrap
    Kayla D.

    River Stop Cafe is always a neighborhood favorite. Stopped in for a late lunch and selected the tuna on wheat and Greek wrap. Their tuna sandwiches are my personal favorite thing on the menu. They have options to cater to all needs - vegetarian, gluten free, dairy free, etc.

    Yummy goodness
    Matt T.

    Service was great Food was filled with flavor The place was great we loved every part of the dinning experience

    Would have given 0 stars. Food was horrible. Service was okay. Server was really nice. Ordered Yardbird Chicken sandwich and was given turkey on it. Nasty turkey. Oh and the chips are the super cheap tortilla chips. Why not have some kettle chips or ruffle chips at a sandwich shop? Cmon.

    Cappuccino
    Ann R.

    What a nice stop on the way down from up north. We stopped in for their delicious breakfast sandwiches. I had the Rick's breakfast croissant and my dining companion had the breakfast burrito. Both sandwiches were very delicious and came out hot and ready to eat. I also had a cappuccino $3.50 not too bad price and we split the cinnamon roll. Our friendly waitress warmed it up. The cafe is very eclectic with the exposed brick and friendly feel.

    Bar

    I absolutely love this place. My friend and I worked in the area for a few weeks, and this was the place to be for coffee and lunches. From the service to the food and even the drinks. All top notch.

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    5 years ago

    Tio, call to check when kitchen is closed. Thursday they said 9pm, confirmed if we ordered by 8:30 pm that would be ok. They said yes.

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    Food and service is incredible. A lot of vegetarian options. Will always stop when I am in town.

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    Great good an amazing environment. It's totally worth a visit. The staff are very good.

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    Awesome food, the staff was perfect... Think they need a better process for cleaning the silverware.

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    Great food and great service. Outside is a great area to eat. Love the atmosphere. Sweets are a great treats.

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    4% credit card fee for paying with a credit card, and this is only advised on the final bill. You decide on the antics of this place.

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    The food, staff and atmosphere here is perfect. Food is absolutely tasty, the staff is very warm and friendly. Great cafe!

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    Hit the Road Joe

    Hit the Road Joe

    4.7
    (29 reviews)
    7.9 mi
    $

    The best breakfast in Michigan. It starts with fresh coffee. Piping hot and strong. If your…read moreappetite is geared to classic breakfast choices, you're covered. Eggs, perfectly cooked, biscuits and gravy, sausage, sandwiches, all hand made fresh. Specials from around the world change everyday if you are a more adventurous diner. On weekends they serve artisan pizza, not gas station greasy, as good as Chicago or Detroit, and other specials from their outdoor smoker. The atmosphere is green, peaceful and country, surrounded by a farm. The service is personal and not rushed. It has a drive through but its charm is meant to be absorbed at a Croton pace. Sit down, watch the hummingbirds, hear the donkeys bray in the distance. Enjoy great food, maybe even listen to some acoustic live music. There is only one of these in the world. Do yourself a favor, experience something unique and delicious in a setting that is blissful.

    Cash only! There is an ATM inside if needed. WOW! What an interesting stop. The parking lot is…read moresmall but there is signage for extra parking along the side of the property if needed. The restaurant was ALL decked out for Halloween! From the time you pull into the parking lot to when you enter. Marie welcomed us kindly, gave us menus, and we found our own seats. There is seating both inside and outside. We chose a booth outside and enjoyed the scenery with all the flowers are in bloom. The tables and chairs do not match and there are vases with flowers on the table. I ordered the Thai Tea and could not be happier. When Marie brought it out she waited to stir it together so I could watch the magic. It had a pumpkin taste with a cinnamon flare is the best way to describe it. I also ordered the special "onion soup" and a blueberry lemon muffin. My husband had the club. Very strange that bacon was not on the menu. I asked and was told having bacon is a hit or miss if available. They offer sausage and/or ham products so having a club without bacon was definitely different. For a rustic roadside restaurant with neighborhood flare it was nice. The tea was the most memorable outside of the establishment itself.

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    Hit the Road Joe
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    Banana's Foster Cake
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    Morning Star Cafe

    Morning Star Cafe

    4.6
    (622 reviews)
    32.6 mi
    $$

    Still delicious and still good service…read more This past week, I went with the two eggs, which comes with diced redskin potatoes and choice of bread - I had the biscuit this time. The potatoes are so yum. This time instead of adding on the blueberry almond oatmeal, I went with the Oatcakes (pancakes made from oatmeal) which had blueberries inside. Split two cakes with my wife - enjoyed them and the cinnamon butter on top is delicious. She liked the Heartland and the kids went with French Toast plus turkey sausage.

    I am just so disappointed in the evolution of Morning Star Cafe. Truly, it could be so great with…read morebetter management and staff. The waits are incredibly long. We even ate before we went so we wouldn't get hangry, but even from the wait of being seated to the time the kitchen finally makes your plate of food, my children were almost in tears because their tummies hurt. My daughter literally only ordered yogurt and fruit. She was the LAST one served. Please train servers to get children's food out quick (for everyone's sanity). When asked how our meal was, I finally did mention that this will be our last time patronizing this establishment. Clearly they are too busy to craft a joyful and memorable experience. It's better if we find a new spot. My previous review still stands. Go if you want a good breakfast, but be prepared to wait awhile and pay a premium for it.

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    Interior
    Marbled Cornbread Scramble
    Marbled Cornbread Scramble
    Amazing cinnamon roll... do not skip!

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    Amazing cinnamon roll... do not skip!
    Herman's Boy

    Herman's Boy

    4.5
    (132 reviews)
    23.9 mi
    $

    This place is awesome! All of the products, especially the coffee, are awesome. Nearly every time…read morethat I go in there, the place is packed, yet the staff is always very diligent and patient and makes sure that each customer is served in a timely matter. I am a frequent customer and would highly recommend.

    Unique and interesting vibe. I love it when owners transform a home into a business and make it…read morefunky and cozy. This review is solely on my experience and not the integrity of the bagel itself. I was fascinated when a colleague recommended this place in Rockford for breakfast and I had no idea what to expect when I pulled up to an old home. When I walked in, I was greeted with delicious coffee aromas being ground while people were buying pounds of fresh ground beans. I was confused about the ordering process, but friendly customers explained the procedure. First, you get in line and pick your drink and order a customizable bagel. I picked a sandwich because I was hungry, so I opted for a full on sandwich. I chose an onion bagel with house-made smoked and sliced roast beef, egg, pepper Jack cheese, horseradish sauce, onion, tomato, and lettuce. Yum! The bagels are homemade and on the smaller side so I was able to scarf down the whole sandwich whilst enjoying a large NOLA coffee brew. All of this came to under $10. A great value and interesting experience. After, ordering you can find a seat and they come find you to come back to the counter to pay. You only pay when your food is ready. Then its cafe seat yourself territory. They also have random items for sale and interesting curiosities hidden in the nooks and crannies of this space. Certainly worth a visit based on vibes and price point alone. the food did not disappoint. Smoked meats for the win!

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    Order at the counter
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    Aldea Coffee

    Aldea Coffee

    4.8
    (59 reviews)
    25.6 mi

    What a beautiful coffee shop! I love the open and bright feeling. There are a variety of seating…read moreoptions - soft seating, a few 2 & 4 top tables, bar/counter seating, and the most beautiful long table with plants set out on it surrounded by log style seating with cushions. So many cozy places to vibe. It's possible to reserve little sections of the shop for group events too. The menu is standard coffee shop offerings and I loved the espresso spritz that I got - I've never had a coffee that made me feel like I was drinking a cocktail before! The baked goods were high quality and tasty. The barista crew was super kind and friendly. They seemed to enjoy working together and went out of their way to be chatty and friendly towards me. Their little merch selections was super hard to resist - they sell cute totes and cups including clay cups which was unique. I loved their community focus and sustainability. Definitely check out Aldea if you're in the area - it's a beautiful space to be.

    We happened upon this wonderful spot by chance whilst camping at Muskegon State Campground…read more I was immediately drawn to the interior decoration, creative corner for the kids, delicious coffee, and sustainable business model. Everything tasted phenomenal and we relaxed for a better part of an hour drawing, reading, and taking in the smell of live plants while listening to soothing cafe tunes. Across the way there is a beautiful boutique store with cute clothes and jewelry. They had paper bags to decorate for the kid's food basket along with print offs for kids to color. I loved their little library of books to curl up to. This place felt like a refuge to sit, relax, and be creative. Thankful these places exist. They make a killer cappuccino- reminded me of Italy. Strong and small. Definitely check out this place if you need to be caffeinated or want a gf cookie. I like it the most for the vibessssss.

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    Cutest area
    Cutest area
    Love this mission - people + the planet / over profit
    Love this mission - people + the planet / over profit
    People come and go, like go back home

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    People come and go, like go back home

    River Stop Cafe - cafes - Updated June 2026

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