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The Lighthouse Cafe — Restaurant in Gilmore Township

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The Lighthouse Cafe
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Nearby attractions
Betsie Lake
Michigan 49635
Nearby restaurants
Mayfair Burger Bar
515 Frankfort Ave, Elberta, MI 49628
Cabbage Shed
198 Frankfort Ave, Elberta, MI 49628
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The Lighthouse Cafe
United StatesMichiganGilmore TownshipThe Lighthouse Cafe

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The Lighthouse Cafe

735 Frankfort Ave, Elberta, MI 49628
4.7(297)$$$$
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attractions: Betsie Lake, restaurants: Mayfair Burger Bar, Cabbage Shed
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(231) 352-5273
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Hamburger
Hand pattied & cooked to order. Served with potato salad. Upgrade to french fries or house made chips 2.50
Cheeseburger
Your choice of american, cheddar, swiss, or feta cheese. Hand pattied & cooked to order. Served with potato salad. Upgrade to french fries or house made chips 2.50
Bacon Cheeseburger
Topped with bacon, and your choice of american, cheddar, swiss, or feta cheese. Hand pattied & cooked to order. Served with potato salad. Upgrade to french fries or house made chips 2.50
Mushroom Swiss Burger
Topped with sautéed mushrooms, and swiss cheese. Hand pattied & cooked to order. Served with potato salad. Upgrade to french fries or house made chips 2.50
Olive Swiss Burger
Topped with olives, and swiss cheese. Hand pattied & cooked to order. Served with potato salad. Upgrade to french fries or house made chips 2.50

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Nearby attractions of The Lighthouse Cafe

Betsie Lake

Betsie Lake

Betsie Lake

4.7

(9)

Open 24 hours
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Nearby restaurants of The Lighthouse Cafe

Mayfair Burger Bar

Cabbage Shed

Mayfair Burger Bar

Mayfair Burger Bar

4.3

(83)

$

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Cabbage Shed

Cabbage Shed

4.6

(512)

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Nicole BergerNicole Berger
Wow—easily the best breakfast spot I’ve ever been to! I’m honestly bummed we don’t have one in Ohio. I loved that you can choose pancakes or toast with your omelette—definitely go for the pancakes, they’re incredible. My daughter-in-law had the lemon blueberry pancake special and couldn’t stop raving about it. We ate here twice during our trip because it was just that good. Out of all the places we tried this week, this was my #1. The locals are lucky to have this gem!
DavidDavid
For breakfast in the Elberta area, this little spot was spot on! Both indoor and outdoor seating options. Staff follows current COVID standards. Menu has all the standard breakfast items you want and the coffees hot! Family of 3 full breakfast plus drinks was only 28.00!!!! Prices are awesome and portions are filling! Grab yourself a deluxe breakfast burrito or that early bird special!
Mike GriffithMike Griffith
Lighthouse Cafe stands out to us for having very good and consistent service and consistently great food at a good price. We drive from Traverse City and have been many times on a Saturday or Sunday - usually in early afternoon.
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Wow—easily the best breakfast spot I’ve ever been to! I’m honestly bummed we don’t have one in Ohio. I loved that you can choose pancakes or toast with your omelette—definitely go for the pancakes, they’re incredible. My daughter-in-law had the lemon blueberry pancake special and couldn’t stop raving about it. We ate here twice during our trip because it was just that good. Out of all the places we tried this week, this was my #1. The locals are lucky to have this gem!
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For breakfast in the Elberta area, this little spot was spot on! Both indoor and outdoor seating options. Staff follows current COVID standards. Menu has all the standard breakfast items you want and the coffees hot! Family of 3 full breakfast plus drinks was only 28.00!!!! Prices are awesome and portions are filling! Grab yourself a deluxe breakfast burrito or that early bird special!
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Lighthouse Cafe stands out to us for having very good and consistent service and consistently great food at a good price. We drive from Traverse City and have been many times on a Saturday or Sunday - usually in early afternoon.
Mike Griffith

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Reviews of The Lighthouse Cafe

4.7
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2.0
6y

We were told a 25 minute wait which was 45 us minutes. We saw the empty tables as did the other people waiting. The cream curdled in my coffee and i received a look when I asked for another cup. Then I was given eggs not the way I ordered. Normally, just would have eaten them but they were very dry. The waitress was not attentive at all. When I told about the eggs, she looked at her note pad & said she would be back. She said she heard scrambled when I ordered sunny side up and I could have the sunny side up eggs. She never apologized for the mistake, nothing. Our coffee cups sat empty, waiting for a refill. Even when we were paying the check, no common courtesy. Do not come here if you like decent or...

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5.0
5y

My wife & I stopped by the Lighthouse Cafe for breakfast while on a weekend getaway, and were so impressed! Marcy greeted us and was just so kind. Regarding the food, it was 5-star! We had the sweet cream pancakes and bacon breakfast burrito. The pancakes were fluffy and so creamy. They just melted in our mouths. My wife said they were quite honestly the best she had ever had. Amazingly well cooked! How did they do that?! The breakfast burritos were the perfect blend of flavors; best I’ve ever had, & I’m 56! Regarding the service, “Crystal” was friendly & very responsive. What a great find. We highly recommend Lighthouse Cafe. Pete & Becky,...

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5.0
1y

We arrived about 15 minutes early to the opening of the cafe. There were already 1/2 dozen people waiting, which was the first good sign! I had called ahead as we had a large group (12), and even though they didn't take a reservation as such, they were ready to seat us right away. Food was great! Everything was very tasty, and the hot things were served HOT - not lukewarm. Service was right on - our waitress was always on top of things, and right there with water, coffee, or anything else we needed.

The place is kinda small, so be prepared to wait when it's busy. But it's...

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