This place has such a cute summer vibe!! Owned by local family members and has amazing soups and sandwiches. We tried the garden grilled vegetable sandwich and chicken wrap. Both were amazing! Along with cream of mushroom soup! They served unlimited coffee which was great for morning brunch time. The place is kid and pet friendly. read more

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Should have thought twice by the run down exterior of the restaurant. Prices were much higher than advertised online, $10 meals were $15 (updated your website). Meal came out in 5 minutes! Hash browns were wet & flavorless, I asked for extra crispy (there was no crisp). Things were clearly made ahead at time and the bottom line was not worth the money! read more

Summer Kitchen - Door County - Breakfast Burrito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ephraim, Wisconsin

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This place is just blooming with character and homeyness. I love all of the fresh flowers and original decor throughout the restaurant. Staff was very friendly and service was also quick. I tried their chicken salad and it was perfection with a slight crunch from the cashews and freshness from the sprouts. It comes with a cup of soup and I tried their cabbbage soup- which was the best thing. They serve 5 types of soup and I would've liked to try their other ones as well. I think their soup is the best thing on their menu. I also liked their fresh bread. I got a cookie for dessert and thought it was just ok, more crumbly than soft and chewy. read more

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Consistent food and friendly service. Eating here has been a spring and summer tradition for the past several years. read more

Summer Kitchen - Door County - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ephraim, Wisconsin

Another great breakfast, two eggs over medium, bacon, hashbrowns, coffee and sourdough bread. Nino runs his area with charm and grace. A great breakfast or lunch spot! read more

Both the decor and menu are both confusing. Not sure what all the broken cups are about and why there is Mexican food on the menu. Soup is good, but $9.95 for a three ounce cup is insane. It is like they know no one will come back, so they charge as much as possible. With all those tourists, they don't need repeat customers. read more

Crazy expensive! I had been to this restaurant for lunch 4-5 years ago and decided to visit it again for a light lunch. The restaurant was not very crowded at 12:30. The prices were unbelievably high even for Door County! I told my waiter I was looking for something light for lunch because he was suggesting the $20 special which included the soup bar. I ended up ordering the Pita Pocket of Chicken Salad for $18.95!!! It included a thin slice of cantaloupe, some grapes and 1 trip to the soup bar for a cup of soup. While it was tasty, the price left a bad taste in my mouth. When I returned home I checked the online menu which listed my lunch choice at $12.95. A cup of soup on the online menu was listed at $5.95, but $9.95 on the menu in the restaurant. I ate at several different restaurants during my stay in Door County and none of them was this out of line with their prices. Moral of this review: CHECK THE MENU BEFORE BEING SEATED! read more

Love the look of this place: kindofa hippy flower cild vibe with antiques and flowers abound. Service : great. Lovely woman who's been there forever and knows everyone in the area. They do breakfast lunch and dinner, but we had breakfast there twice. We had the same dishes each time, because we liked them so much the first time: cherry French Toast and cherry pancakes. Both were excellent. Great coffee too. I'll be our go-to for breakfast next time we're in "The Door" . Maybe lunch too? read more

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The service was great. No issues there. He was an older Hispanic guy and was very friendly. The younger Hispanic guy was always nice from what I was hearing. The food was expensive. Burgers were $17 each. They were so basic too.One had only ketchup and one had ketchup, tomato, onion. I had a Philly turkey sandwich. It was very good. The bread was so fresh and soft. I the inside was perfectly grilled. I definitely enjoyed it. The soups were delicious. I had the chicken cilantro had a nice little kick to it. My aunt had the chicken and dumpling. She said it was delicious and that it had the good dumplings. I was also tempted to buy the soup cookbooks but opted not too. read more

Prices posted online are very different from the actual prices on the menu. Soup was good, choices a bit different: chicken dumpling, French cabbage, mushroom and rice, chicken cilantro and tomato dill. Online price for a cup of soup $5.95; actual price $9.95. Wanted to like the ground beef enchiladas but unfortunately the red sauce tasted like a can of old El Paso was opened and dumped over. Rice with the meal was not cooked and refried beans- nothing special for $25.95. Person with me had seafood platter which consisted of 'diced potatoes' 'homemade', water logged 'Caribbean' vegetables which were cauliflower, carrots, lima beans, onion and zucchini. The seafood were two pieces of over fried perch and 4 thickly coated crunchy fried shrimp all for $30.95. Very disappointing meals for the prices. read more

The service was great, they hovered the perfect amount. I ordered the Farm Skillet and it was the best skillet I've ever had, my boyfriend got the Ranchero Omelette and the salsa was delicious. We sat outside and the ambience of it all was very family friendly and adorable! read more

Summer Kitchen - Door County - Outdoor patio - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ephraim, Wisconsin

This was amazing! They accommodated a large group with little notice and service was fast! Food was good and atmosphere cute. Would recommend. read more

Food was awful. Served within 5 minutes, not fresh, microwaved, very small portions of actual food. Ordered taco salad. Stale shell, little meat. Also ordered something similar to French dip. All bread, which was not fresh, very little meat, which was rubbery, no juice to dip. Expensive, like $20 a meal, which is to be expected, but left hungry. Don't waste your time. read more

We stopped in for breakfast on our way to the Washington Island ferry. Service was quick and friendly and the food was excellent. read more

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The feel of the building and the dining area was old and a little musty. The service was fine at this restaurant and the back yard was full of birds, rabbits and squirrels which was a delight. But 2 out of the 4 of us had terrible food. The fish and shrimp meal was not good, the fish was mushy and tasteless. The house salad was minimal and not appetizing. The prices were much too high for the quality of food. read more

We really enjoyed our substantial meals. And our waiter was a riot. We loved the soup buffet also. read more

Great food in a quaint setting. Our waiter was really great, took great care of us. A busy place but everybody seemed patient and happy. Give it a try if your up in Door County. read more

It just keeps getting better I started with a cherry drink, followed by the most amazing, sweet potato fries I've ever had! I've already tried their soups are amazing! I've already tasted their chicken dumpling and their French cabbage. I'm so glad I got the taster meal so that I can try them all lol. Don't miss this place when you're in door County! Victor was our Server, who did a fabulous job read more

Summer Kitchen - Door County - the front of the restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ephraim, Wisconsin

Such a cute little place! We were seated in the small sunroom which is absolutely darling. Our server was a nice gentleman who learned my name and called me by it during our entire lunch and he complemented my mother, overall such a cordial man. His name was Nino. The food is priced very well for how amazing it is. I recommend the Pita of Chicken sandwich if you like fajitas. They serve all entrees with a cup of soup which you take to a soup bar and take which one you want along with crackers and bread and butter. Their fresh fruit side is absolutely fresh, it does not taste frozen like most places. read more

Summer Kitchen - Door County - View from the sunroom - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ephraim, Wisconsin

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We stopped at Summer Kitchen - Door County for lunch on Father's Day, after looking at several options up and down the shore. The vibrant flowers and warm atmosphere were very appealing, and the luncheon menu, with its wide range of soups and sandwiches, gave us plenty of options for our meal. Our party of four enjoyed the chicken cashew salad pita, the sriracha bourbon chicken wrap (2 of us), and the grilled cheese with tomato on sourdough. All of us opted to enjoy the soup and fresh fruit as sides for our meal. We had choices of five soups, and we chose chicken dumpling, chicken wild rice, and French cabbage. All of us enjoyed our soup and a slice of homemade, fresh bread. The sandwiches and fruit arrived very quickly. The food was fresh, hot, and delicious. Service was attentive without being "hovering." If you're looking for a good place with a wide range of options, you can't go wrong here. read more

We are regulars at Summer Kitchen in Ephraim, Door County, in season when they are open. The food is great, service is impressive considering how busy they are. The quiche is the best I have ever had anywhere, it is amazing. read more

Very cutesy place. Lots of curb appeal. Five soups, good flavors, rather thick. Mexican food prepared elsewhere, but very tasty. Overworked waiter who literally ran from one table to the next. Difficult to get something not on the menu. Just a grilled chicken breast (no oil) because of a stomach problem. Came as cut greased chicken pieces in a pita with fruit. The problem-- the waitstaff and the cook were overworked and couldn't take the time to listen to the concern. Also had cherry pie. Door County needs to have a cherry pie contest! Again, another version with a soggy crust. Haven't found a good one in five days here. read more

They were able to seat us (large group) very quickly on a busy Sunday morning. Food was good and the place was quaint.

We are HUGE fans of The Summer Kitchen! We've been enjoying The Summer Kitchen for over 30 years (gulp!)... Nino and his staff always make you feel welcome and part of the family. You won't be disappointed with anything on the menu. Our family favorites include: The soup bar (Chicken and Dumpling, Tomato Basil and Chili), Chicken Fajitas (off menu), and Lasagna. Don't forget dessert!... The four berry pie and sugar cookies are delicious! Lovely, laid back atmosphere! Great food! Love this place... A "must do" while in DC! read more

Summer Kitchen - Door County - a bowl of soup and a sandwich on a plate - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ephraim, Wisconsin

I adore the breakfast burrito. Chorizo in Door County? Service always great and you can actually get served quickly

The service was great. It's nice to see a family run restaurant. Marco our waiter was very kind and accommodated our order. The food was delicious and reasonable. read more

Rated them highly in 2022. 2024 finds the experience less than ideal. First, note pricing found on internet is not close to accurate. Prices for items at $16.95 on net are found to be $24.95 in actuality. We saw a few customers walk out after looking over the menu. Food is good, but atmosphere and surroundings do not match pricing. There are better experiences in the area. read more

This place could easily be overlooked. But, it has a great warm and inviting feeling and great soup. My wife and I spent the rather cool morning walking th beaches at Whitefish Dunes State Park. Soup sounded good after getting pretty chilly outside. The "Taster's Choice" allowed for unlimited cups of delicious soup. There were five options including my favorite, the Chicken Cilantro. My wife preferred the Spicy Tomato Dill, which I admit, was also very good. The chicken dumpling, mushroom, and french cabbage soups were all very good. Nice place for a great soup and to warm up on a cool day as you can have in Wisconsin. read more

Great portions in this very charming place. My husband and I grabbed our orders to-go for our picnic, and we were given cups of soup to eat while we waited. The mushroom soup was REALLY flavorful and delicious. The pita pocket with tuna was really good and so were their fries. My husband had the sriracha bourbon chicken wrap without cheese (he's lactose intolerant) and loved it, too! Would definitely recommend if you are in the area. read more

Summer Kitchen - Door County - Pita Pocket of Tuna Salad (sorry, couldn't wait to eat before the picture) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ephraim, Wisconsin

Overpriced, underwhelming and "meh" food. The fact that they don't have a kid's burger on their kid's menu and then when I wanted to share the $17.95 cheeseburger with my toddler, they wanted to charge a $7.95 sharing charge is quite amazing. My worst dining experience in Door County. There our plenty of great restaurants in Door County. My suggestion - choose a different restaurant. read more

Be aware - if you go to the restaurant's website page to check the menu, all of the pricing is incorrect and WAY low. As an example, a sandwich called The Traditional is on the website priced at $12.95 but in the restaurant it's $19.95. Talk about inflation! read more

Summer kitchen is amazing! If you're a fan of Huevos Rancheros you HAVE to come here! The service is great and you get food fast and the ambiance is so calming. It's like you're sitting in a little greenhouse having morning tea. Cherry Pancake was also so good!! read more

I have loved the summer kitchen for years! We were so excited to come back and have the soup flight as always. I totally understand keeping up with pricing, but the cost jumped 50%+ this. We want to love this place and have, but the prices are really crazy even for door county standards. We love the place, the food, the people - but it's a bit out of hand. read more

Great service, restaurant had a nice garden aesthetic, very beautiful. Food was overpriced, fills you up but $15 for a small cup of soup and a sandwich is a bit much. They like to brag about their soups but they aren't anything special. Sandwiches were hit or miss, vegetarian options pretty weak. Overall, would recommend if there is nothing else around and if you're not on budget read more

Summer Kitchen - Door County - Honey Bourbon Chicken Wrap - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ephraim, Wisconsin

Excellent service....love the kitschy ambiance and the food is DELICIOUS! Highly recommend the cherry pancakes! Hubby love the ranchero omelet and kids loved their chocolate chip pancakes. read more

A simple stop. The ambiance is rural, roadside diner with nothing to look at out the window. The food and the check were served quickly. Friendly support staff. Prices are consistent with a tourist destination. The food did not excite. read more

The waitress was very friendly, the soup flavorful (we had cream of mushroom, French cabbage and Cilantro) and bread fresh. A nice respite for three people driving around Door County. read more

Delicious and filling breakfast burrito. The outdoor seating was on a porch surrounded by flowers including overhead. Lovely start to the morning! read more

A hidden gem in Door County. They have great soup options along with great menu options. Staff provided great service.

Service with a smile. Atmosphere was great! The food was fabulous. Knowledgeable about the area. Didn't have to wait to be seated.