Great small cafe in Ellsworth. We went many years ago while in the area and wanted to go back today. Great food and prices, they raise money for charities.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mia Racheter
PLEASE STOP AT THIS PLACE, it is a hidden gem!! The service, food & staff is amazing!!! Also the peanut butter pie 20/10🤍
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Pat Osterhouse
Prices are suggestions. Volunteer staff. Homemade food. Very friendly location!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Robert J. Woldhuis
The Front Porch Café in Ellsworth is an absolute gem. It’s a pay-what-you-can nonprofit, but don’t let that fool you—this place delivers food and service better than most sit-down restaurants we’ve ever been to. The prices were incredible, the portions were generous, and everything came out fresh and done right.
The staff was attentive, kind, and genuinely seemed to care about every guest. On top of that, even the other patrons were welcoming—someone noticed my jacket and came right over to chat like we were old friends. That says a lot about the kind of community this café builds.
Between the value, the mission, the food, and the people, this spot is top-notch all around. If you’re anywhere near Ellsworth, skip the chain restaurants and go straight to The Front Porch—you’ll leave full, happy, and wanting to come back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cinnamon Roll
Mishelle Schoen
This place had great reviews so decided to try it. The buffet did not disappoint! The French toast was amazing. It was nice to sample several items & fill up for a busy day. And the staff was very friendly.
Heather Pegues
if you get a chance stop in for great food great community and just humble atmosphere
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brad Byrd
Really 4.5 stars. The ladies did a heck of a job waiting us. This is a good breakfast place and pay what you can. Quite place in a little town and worth the drive for breakfast!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Jeff Krause
Great morning spot and incredible pie
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Pamela Robinson
Friendly and warm, delicious food and fab donuts!!
There food is the best. Service was out standing.it is a very nice Cafe to go too.
Parking: Park on the street. Or the church next door
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Biscuits and Sausage Gravy, Full Order Biscuits and Gravy, Mix and Match, Front Porch
Melissa Whitaker
Hometown charm. Loved the service, the food, and the folks at this small northern Michigan cafe
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cynthia Wilson
A real small town restaurant. Good homemade pie.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bob O
Hats off to the staff of The front porch. I was in there today for their Christmas meal. And what an awesome meal it was. I felt like family in there. What a great place, Bob Gustafson.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lauren Tromp
I always plan a stop here when I am in the area. Such a great local restaurant. The people that work there are
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegetarian Omelet w Toast, Cinnamon Roll
Great small cafe in Ellsworth. We went many years ago while in the area and wanted to go back today. Great food and prices, they raise money for charities.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
PLEASE STOP AT THIS PLACE, it is a hidden gem!!
The service, food & staff is amazing!!!
Also the peanut butter pie 20/10🤍
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Prices are suggestions. Volunteer staff. Homemade food. Very friendly location!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
The Front Porch Café in Ellsworth is an absolute gem. It’s a pay-what-you-can nonprofit, but don’t let that fool you—this place delivers food and service better than most sit-down restaurants we’ve ever been to. The prices were incredible, the portions were generous, and everything came out fresh and done right.
The staff was attentive, kind, and genuinely seemed to care about every guest. On top of that, even the other patrons were welcoming—someone noticed my jacket and came right over to chat like we were old friends. That says a lot about the kind of community this café builds.
Between the value, the mission, the food, and the people, this spot is top-notch all around. If you’re anywhere near Ellsworth, skip the chain restaurants and go straight to The Front Porch—you’ll leave full, happy, and wanting to come back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cinnamon Roll
This place had great reviews so decided to try it. The buffet did not disappoint! The French toast was amazing. It was nice to sample several items & fill up for a busy day. And the staff was very friendly.
if you get a chance stop in for great food great community and just humble atmosphere
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Really 4.5 stars. The ladies did a heck of a job waiting us. This is a good breakfast place and pay what you can. Quite place in a little town and worth the drive for breakfast!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Great morning spot and incredible pie
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Friendly and warm, delicious food and fab donuts!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
You can feel the love. This place is special!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pies, Cinnamon Roll
Restaurantji Recommends
There food is the best. Service was out standing.it is a very nice Cafe to go too.
Parking: Park on the street. Or the church next door
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Biscuits and Sausage Gravy, Full Order Biscuits and Gravy, Mix and Match, Front Porch
Hometown charm. Loved the service, the food, and the folks at this small northern Michigan cafe
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A real small town restaurant. Good homemade pie.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hats off to the staff of The front porch. I was in there today for their Christmas meal. And what an awesome meal it was. I felt like family in there. What a great place, Bob Gustafson.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I always plan a stop here when I am in the area. Such a great local restaurant. The people that work there are
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegetarian Omelet w Toast, Cinnamon Roll
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