sorry to say it’s highly priced for mediocre food served on a plastic plate… overrated
Denise K
Best service and skillet ever.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Skillet
River Wilson
You know the breakfast spot is good when you take a bite of -toast- and say WOW. The service was stellar. We arrived at 9am on a Sunday and were seated immediately on the patio. The perfect spot for a warm fall morning! I ordered the corned beef hash with toast and eggs over easy and my husband had the skillet. Our thoughtful server offered us a cinnamon roll while we waited and it was the PERFECT appetizer as we waited about 10 minutes for our breakfast. I’m so glad we said yes because we only ordered savory items and the cinnamon roll was a fantastic addition. Everything we ordered was expertly cooked. The hash was crispy, fresh from the griddle and the eggs were precisely over easy, and I thoroughly enjoyed dipping that knock-your-socks-off sourdough toast in the yolks. It is evident, now, why this place is always packed! 11/10 we will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Skillet, Corned Beef Hash
Traverse AA
Best local place for breakfast. Excellent service and friendly staff.. or used to be.
Things change - Most recently, I’ve seen prices climb and service decline. Was there today and held my pager as I watched several people (6) get seated before me that came in after when there were several two top empty tables that were clean. I guess because I was by myself. Not cool.
Go to Fiddleheads instead. Better in all accounts. My new favorite by a long shot. Great food, nice people.
Karissa Knapp
Good range of options, and always busy - that’s how you know it’s good. Frequented by locals and visitors alike. We sat outside every time, which was nice. Good food and coffee, kind servers. Hashbrowns were good and crispy, which is important to me lol.
Kid-friendliness: Good range of choice, even for picky eaters
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Burrito, Hash Browns, French Toast
Kathleen McKellar
Cute cafe with fantastic food. The breakfast sandwiches were great along with the eggs and corn beef hash. My only complaint is that they gave me too much! We definitely will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bacon Egg and Cheese, Corned Beef Hash and Eggs
Amy Meeuwenberg
Delicious breakfast burrito and sandwich. Hash browns and fresh squeezed OJ in a cute cafe setting with views of the bay we loved it!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Erica “Sunshine”
Great food. Breakfast till 3pm. Wonderful staff. Very clean. I absolutely enjoyed the atmosphere there. I definitely recommend this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sausage, Hash Browns, Cinnamon Roll
Lynn Kimball
One of the best breakfasts we have had on our 21 day road trip. The waitress was so friendly and accommodating. The eggs were cooked perfectly. The 45 burger was exceptional. A must visit restaurant when in the Traverse City/Suttons Bay Area.
Everyone in our group left food uneaten because of low quality and taste. Toast was not even toasted, hash browns were overcooked, gravy was bland, etc. our server was cold and never offered to fill water or coffees. The new owners have really let this great restaurant go downhill. We have been going there for 10 years and loved it until ownership changed. After several “2nd chances”, today was the last time we give business to them. I DO NOT recommend the 45th Parallel cafe.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 2
Laura Nowak
Sat for 1.5 hours for pancakes and corned beef hash, while our milk was brought 30 minutes before our food. And the cost for 2 of us, same food items, 50 dollars!! We won't be returning
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 3
TM E
I’m still trying to figure out why this place is popular. Very mediocre, overpriced breakfast with inattentive help that acts like all guests are an inconvenience. Also, a long line to use a dirty and outdated bathroom. I’m not a fan. Gave it 2 tries and both a fail.
Best s'mores latte I've ever had!
sorry to say it’s highly priced for mediocre food served on a plastic plate… overrated
Best service and skillet ever.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Skillet
You know the breakfast spot is good when you take a bite of -toast- and say WOW. The service was stellar. We arrived at 9am on a Sunday and were seated immediately on the patio. The perfect spot for a warm fall morning! I ordered the corned beef hash with toast and eggs over easy and my husband had the skillet. Our thoughtful server offered us a cinnamon roll while we waited and it was the PERFECT appetizer as we waited about 10 minutes for our breakfast. I’m so glad we said yes because we only ordered savory items and the cinnamon roll was a fantastic addition. Everything we ordered was expertly cooked. The hash was crispy, fresh from the griddle and the eggs were precisely over easy, and I thoroughly enjoyed dipping that knock-your-socks-off sourdough toast in the yolks. It is evident, now, why this place is always packed! 11/10 we will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Skillet, Corned Beef Hash
Best local place for breakfast. Excellent service and friendly staff.. or used to be.
Things change - Most recently, I’ve seen prices climb and service decline. Was there today and held my pager as I watched several people (6) get seated before me that came in after when there were several two top empty tables that were clean. I guess because I was by myself. Not cool.
Go to Fiddleheads instead. Better in all accounts. My new favorite by a long shot. Great food, nice people.
Good range of options, and always busy - that’s how you know it’s good. Frequented by locals and visitors alike. We sat outside every time, which was nice. Good food and coffee, kind servers. Hashbrowns were good and crispy, which is important to me lol.
Kid-friendliness: Good range of choice, even for picky eaters
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Burrito, Hash Browns, French Toast
Cute cafe with fantastic food. The breakfast sandwiches were great along with the eggs and corn beef hash. My only complaint is that they gave me too much! We definitely will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bacon Egg and Cheese, Corned Beef Hash and Eggs
Delicious breakfast burrito and sandwich. Hash browns and fresh squeezed OJ in a cute cafe setting with views of the bay we loved it!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food. Breakfast till 3pm. Wonderful staff. Very clean. I absolutely enjoyed the atmosphere there. I definitely recommend this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sausage, Hash Browns, Cinnamon Roll
One of the best breakfasts we have had on our 21 day road trip. The waitress was so friendly and accommodating. The eggs were cooked perfectly. The 45 burger was exceptional. A must visit restaurant when in the Traverse City/Suttons Bay Area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Great service. Great breakfast.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Good coffee I had a latte
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Everyone in our group left food uneaten because of low quality and taste. Toast was not even toasted, hash browns were overcooked, gravy was bland, etc. our server was cold and never offered to fill water or coffees. The new owners have really let this great restaurant go downhill. We have been going there for 10 years and loved it until ownership changed. After several “2nd chances”, today was the last time we give business to them. I DO NOT recommend the 45th Parallel cafe.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 2
Sat for 1.5 hours for pancakes and corned beef hash, while our milk was brought 30 minutes before our food. And the cost for 2 of us, same food items, 50 dollars!! We won't be returning
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 3
I’m still trying to figure out why this place is popular. Very mediocre, overpriced breakfast with inattentive help that acts like all guests are an inconvenience. Also, a long line to use a dirty and outdated bathroom. I’m not a fan. Gave it 2 tries and both a fail.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 2
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