SWMI Restaurants: Breakfast

Butler's Breakfast and Lunch

After working at the Michelle's Sprinkle Rd restaurant for 13 years, William Butler took over this location with a new brand and energy, reopening under the Butler name in January of 2024.

In addition to tasty dining options for both breakfast and lunch, Butler's is also available for catering.

Where to Find Butler's Breakfast and Lunch
Find Butler's off South Sprinkle Road, next door to Jimmy John's in the former Michelle's location.

Mark's Diner

Mark's Diner is a warm and welcoming, family-friendly restaurant in Portage specializing in your favorite breakfast and lunch dishes.

Where to Find Mark's Diner
Mark's is located in the Romence Plaza where it's predecessor, Michelle's, was located.

Crow's Nest

Crow’s Nest serves breakfast all day and features coffee and pastries from Fourth Coast Cafe (located downstairs).

This upscale diner is known for its variety of egg specialty dishes, French toast flavors, and extensive vegan options.

Tables are limited at this quaint restaurant; while worth the wait, expect some delays in snagging a table during peak meal hours.

Where to Find Crow's Nest
Located in the Vine Neighborhood, you'll find Crow's Nest next door to Bagel Beanery on Westnedge.

Breakfast at Tiffiny's

Breakfast at Tiffiny’s serves breakfast all day, with fun food and a touch of southern flare.

Top picks include their Chicken and Waffles, Hippie Stew or stuffed French Toast.

Where to Find Breakfast at Tiffiny's
Breakfast at Tiffiny's resides in two locations:
• 3271 W Centre St in Portage, in between Centre Street Tap House and Biggby
• 5222 W Main St, near Target in Kalamazoo

Nena's Cooper Cafe

Nena's Cooper Cafe is a local family cafe where you become” family “from your first visit.

Serving both breakfast and lunch, you can snag some stuffed French toast in the early hours or a famous chicken bowl for lunch.

Where to Find Nena's Cooper Cafe
Nena's Cooper Cafe is at 7759 Douglas Ave, just south of West D Avenue.

Antique Kitchen Restaurant

Known for its large portions, including the biggest omelets in town.

Antique Kitchen has been a local favorite for three decades with fast, friendly service.

Where to Find Antique Kitchen Restaurant
Antique Kitchen is located on South Westnedge in Portage, within the same parking lot as Chili's and Big Lots.

Berries Famous Pancake House

Although they have pancakes in the name, Berries serves more than breakfast. Find both lunch and breakfast favorites here, served seven days per week (7AM - 3PM).

Early morning favorites include Belgian waffles, skillets, pancakes and eggs benedict.

Giving back: Berries continued the Theo & Stacy's tradition of serving free meals to the community on Thanksgiving.

Where to Find Berries Famous Pancake House
Find Berries at 4311 S Westnedge Avenue (just north of Kilgore)

Colonial Kitchen on Drake

Locally-owned and operated, the Colonial Kitchen serves both breakfast and lunch all day, allowing you to enjoy a variety of entrees at any time.

Dani's Kitchen and Pancake House

Bringing authentic Mexican breakfast to our community, while also serving up delicious pancakes and coffee in a cozy space.

Dig-In Cafe & Catering

This Augusta favorite includes a drive-thru (in addition to takeout and dine in) for easy meal pickups.

Be sure to try Cindy's Biscuits and Gravy, featuring a 50-year-old from-scratch sausage gravy that is made fresh daily.

East Egg Campus

East Egg Campus near Western Michigan University has made a name for itself with its massive cinnamon roll pancakes and from-scratch corned beef. Be sure to try their monthly specials.

Full City Cafe

Experience their “eclectic American cuisine” in this family casual restaurant. Full City sources from multiple local farms and offers catering.

We recommend their signature omelets and breakfast bowls.

Prefer to dine at home? Fully City has convenient, online ordering for carryout.

Larue's Family Restaurant

Family owned and operated and aims to serve tasty homemade food. Known for their eggs benedict, they serve breakfast all day.

Cash only.

Liz's Parkview Cafe

Located in the heart of Richland, Liz's Parkview Cafe serves breakfast all day and features Water Street Coffee. Part of the EMA Group of restaurants with Michelle's.

Try their family bundles, featuring food to serve 2, 4 or 6 people.

Maggie's Cafe

Home to the famous Breakfast Stew! Their signature grilled skillet dish includes scrambled eggs, hash browns, chopped ham, bacon, and sausage. Maggie’s also offers an extensive bakery case and takeout/catering.

Nina's Cafe

Over 18 waffle entrees at Nina's with fun names including the Elvis Waffle, the Turtle Waffle, and the Hammy-Pammy.

Poor Richard's Cafe

Family-owned and operated for over 30 years.

This old-fashioned breakfast restaurant is adorned with collectibles and home to the Original Alaskan French Toast.

Rise N Dine of Vicksburg

Family-owned diner on Main Street in Vicksburg, open for breakfast and lunch. Check their white board for daily specials.

Roxie's Breakfast and Lunch

Known for their signature blueberry lemon curd pancake, Roxie's opened in 2021 in a former Michelle Restaurant location.

The also serve waffle flights, omelets and a huge variety of breakfast fare.

Where to Find Roxie's Breakfast and Lunch
Find Roxie's at 4010 Gull Road, just east of ALDI

Rykse & Co

This family-owned restaurant features a drive-thru, two-story seating and an extensive bakery case full of goodies.

Their cinnamon rolls are legendary- try them grilled for something different!

Where to Find Rykse & Co
Rykse & Co is located in Texas Corners, at West Q and 8th Street.

Studio Grill

Studio Grill is great for omelet fans. This restaurant is family run since 2010 and sources ingredients locally.

Where to Find Studio Grill
Find Studio Grill on West Michigan Ave in Downtown Kalamazoo, near N Church Street, just west of La Familia Cafe and Jimmy John's.

Uncle Ernie's Pancake House

Uncle Ernie's has been locally owned & operated since 1959. This restaurant prides itself on using fresh, local ingredients.

If you're an early riser, add this spot to your breakfast stops: Uncle Ernie's opens at 6AM, 6 days/week (7AM on Sundays).