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    The Lighthouse Café

    4.2 (68 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Shay R.

    Lighthouse Cafe is what you would expect from a smaller diner. The food prices were reasonable and straight to the point menu. After a few days of terrible dining experiences in Michigan I was desperate for editable food. I kept my order simple by ordering eggs, sausage, and pancakes. All of the food was decent. The pancakes were tastier than expected, I believe that had a slight vanilla after taste. The eggs and sausage were good enough for the price. I got used to this blandness of the food in the area so I was prepared with my salt and pepper. I will note that it gets really busy on the weekend. Lighthouse Cafe has ample seating to accommodate solo parties to a larger groups. My group lucked out and got seated right away when we arrived but other groups not even 10 mins later had to wait 10-20 mins. The staff was very friendly even with it being so busy inside. I would recommend Lighthouse Cafe for quick and cheap food.

    Full size plain pancake and a blueberry side pancake
    Suzanne M.

    Excellent service and friendly welcoming staff in a cute little building with the option of outdoor seating. We got the asparagus omelette special and the pancake meal with eggs and bacon -- everything was cooked perfectly in my book. Asparagus was fresh with a bit of a crunch. Big plump blueberries. Would definitely recommend!

    Linda C.

    Early bird special is amazing. Super nice and efficient wait staff. Quick service. Excellent eggs, pancakes, bacon, ham and hash browns. Will be back!

    grilled cinnamon roll
    Kaitie L.

    The food was amazing! I got the hash brown with ham, peppers, mushrooms and cheese. I added an egg. So delicious! My husband got the burrito and said it was good! We both got a grilled cinnamon roll and it was SOOOO GOOD! Highly recommend!

    Combo - hits the spot.

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    10 months ago

    Loved this little place for a quick filling breakfast on our first day up north! The kids meal was huge!!! Pancakes are massive

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    9 months ago

    Best pancakes-great corned beef hast-fast and friendly service-what more could you ask for?

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    Good food and a great view of Lake Michigan. Has a nice Yooper vibe on the inside. Good prices

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    Best breakfast around! The pancakes are my absolute favorite. I visit this place at least twice when I'm in town. Highly recommend

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    Loved our breakfast on wednesday we went back the follwing morning before we headed home

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    Such a cute little place. We were greeted and seated immediately. Our breakfast came quickly and was delicious.

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    Super yummy! Great service before Ironman 70.3! Highly recommend!! Omelet, B&G, grilled cinnamon roll, and French roach.

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    Such a cute place! Our waitress was so kind! Very wholesome and YUMMY! Great prices!!!

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