Family Tree Cafe — Restaurant in DeWitt

Visited for brunch with my youngest daughter (7). We’ve always enjoyed Family Tree Cafe, but never thought it was an absolute must visit. I’d heard ownership and staff had changed so we were curious how things differed. The breakfast menu seemed about the same. Prices have increased. I ordered a western omelette with home fries and a biscuit ($16, wow). The omelette was over-cooked, so the egg was quite dry even with the cheese, ham, onions, and peppers. The home fries looked good, but were under cooked (raw crunch inside). I let the waitress know. She was very kind and said she’d have new ones cooked. After several minutes she brought a new plate of potatoes. They looked completely different. I think they were deep fried this time and were a crispy charred red on the outside but still very under cooked inside. I didn’t eat them. My daughter ordered the junior breakfast. 1 egg, 1 pancake, and 2 pieces of bacon ($10, yikes). The bacon is excellent. The eggs were average. The pancake was disappointing. Under previous ownership, the kids pancake was thick and huge! It’s now thinner and smaller (shaped like Mickey). Service was attentive. $36 total with coffee, tax, and 20% tip. Price and food quality just don’t align. We won’t be returning for breakfast unless...

The Family Tree Cafe has it all from the wait staff, management and the chefs our family was pleased they are all dedicated to making this a good enjoyable experience. Every morsel was delicious: when it's good we eat off each others plates, to taste test, and we were really sharing here. We had Mother's day brunch and 2 had lamb dinners very tasty, the honey braised carrots, tender rice, 2 had breakfast with thick bacon, belgian waffles with peaches/ sauce, the greek salads with feta cheese and greek olives the dressing wow!, the greek spinach pie yum and (grandmas) key lime pie very tasty. On top of that a clean updated restaurant just the right atmosphere to make everyone feel comfortable. My wife and daughter both got flowers they had white table cloths and pink cloth napkins for the occasion really nice presentation. The place was busy and they didn't miss a beat. Our server was spot on. It doesn't get better a real class act for anyone anytime. I tend to enjoy the "one of a kind restaurants" these guys really beat any of the chain restaurants or any other like it. I can't believe you're right here in DeWitt, MI. Great job to Tim the owner who you won't walk in without meeting a warm friendly guy. We feel blessed and will...

A downtown DeWitt delight! Ample parking either in the street (I believe no meters) or behind the restaurant (Though be careful to not usurp party store parking space. God help you if you do! LOL). Spacious inside. I got a bar-vibe and sure enough tucked away in the corner there is a small beer/alcohol station. Our wait staff was a hustler. She took beverage orders as we were taking our seats. She was on top of the specials and throughout lunch visited the table just enough times to make sure our diner needs were met. The menu is great! Breakfast until 3. A nice build-your-burger section. I chose the falafel which comes with fries. They were out of sweet potato fries (boo!). The falafel itself was pretty good but it was made with a tortilla (instead of pita bread) and served as a wrap, no onions and spring greens mix (which...I kinda liked though hardly traditional). I don't think it had tahini sauce. So was it a falafel or a fauxlafel (see what I did there?)? I did eat every bite though. An enjoyable visit to a pleasant restaurant in a peaceful town. DeWitt is a hidden gem. One of those stroll-worthy mid-Michigan small towns people...