Alamode Cafe

"We were visiting from out of town and found this place, it was pretty busy on a Sunday morning so we had a short wait. The waitresses were all running crazy but service was still very timely despite our waitress seeming a little frazzled. The menu had several items that you don't find on every other breakfast menu which was nice. I tried the Hollandaise French Toast, something I'd never even heard of. Highly recommend!"

"We found ourselves at Alamode after leaving Bob Evans due to too long of a wait. When we pulled up we were slightly discouraged to see a packed parking lot but as soon as we caught whiff of the incredible smells coming from the restaurant we all decided this might just be worth the wait. I cannot emphasize enough how incredible this place is. Well worth the crazy long wait on a Sunday afternoon. This is by far the best food in Big Rapids and the surrounding areas. We ordered the red, white, and blue waffles, the beef pasty, the house omelette, corned beef hash, and veggie quiche. I will review each of those below in addition to the pictures attached. I love the eclectic choice of the decor and the wait staff was incredibly friendly and efficient despite being absolutely packed to capacity from open to close. My first impression when they brought out the food was how beautiful the dishes looked. The food looked fresh and everything was hot and smelled delicious. The red, white and blue waffles are two homemade waffles with strawberries, blueberries, and cream. They were served with a copious amount of bacon, and two eggs served to preference (my daughter chose egg whites). My daughter ate nearly the entire plate and she is one of my pickiest eaters. She stated over and over how delicious everything was. I snuck a bite of her waffle (for the review, obviously) and it was perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The strawberries were sweet and delicious. My mom ordered the beef pasty which was filled with veggies, beef, and came with a hamburger gravy. This was huge and she couldn't finish it but was very happy with the flavor, the crust on the pasty, and the gravy. The crust was very flakey and cooked to a proper crisp, the insides were perfectly soft and well-seasoned. This was simply an all around great choice. If you've never had a pasty before, this is a great place to try something new. My son ordered the house omelette and I'm glad I was able to grab a picture beforehand because he scarfed down the entire plate before I had a chance to ask him how it was. This came with an omelette, diced potatoes, and toast with fresh raspberry jam. The eggs were cooked perfectly and added to a generous portioned omelette filled with meat and veggies. He wanted a hot sauce to go with it and they provided him with Tabasco so if you're looking for some salsa with heat you may want to just sneak some in to add yourself. My two youngest shared a corned beef hash plate which were paired with white toast, raspberry jam, and two fried egg whites. They also devoured their entire plates and my younger son even scoured the table for anyone's leftovers. The corned beef was fabulous, fresh corned beef and potatoes- you just can't beat it. I ordered the veggie quiche which had deliciously cooked portobello mushrooms, fresh slices of tomatoes, and veggies covering the slice of quiche. The sides were sliced (or diced) potatoes with grilled onions, and a biscuit and gravy (in lieu of toast). The quiche was perfect, I was so happy with the amount of veggies that were served and I had to take a to-go box from the amount of food. I have to note how impressed I was with how well equipped the restaurant was to cater to families. There were available high chairs and boosters, as well as a box of fidget toys, books, and coloring crayons. This is such a lifesaver for those who don't want to pack in entertainment for the kids or shove their faces into electronics during the wait. Despite how ravenous my little hellions were they were so excited by the atmosphere that they were distractible and patient. This alone deserves a five star rating from those of us with children. We were left feeling satiated and satisfied. We will definitely be coming back here again and telling all of our friends about this place. Absolutely phenomenal job Alamode, I hope to see you remain in business for many many years to come!"

"As soon as I saw the Benedict French toast I knew I had to try it and wow was it good! I thought I couldn’t finish it all but it was a perfect portion size and so delicious. I highly recommend!!"

"Great little place to eat. Dont blink you may miss it. Best breakfast I've had in a minute. Not your average restaurants as it's inside a house, put your name on a piece of paper, and they'll call ya when they're ready. Quaint and Cozy with a great atmosphere."

"I was in the area visiting family from California and wanted to find a local spot for breakfast and I found it!The service was awesome and food was amazing! Angie is an excellent waitress and made great suggestions and knew the menu very well. I wish I would have found this place earlier in my trip but I will make sure to make this a regular breakfast and lunch spot when I come back. If you're a foodie like myself and love breakfast you NEED to make your way down. You won't regret it."