Real Food Cafe

2419 Eastern Ave SE, Grand Rapids - 49507
676 reviews
Breakfast American
(616) 241-4080

Excellent service & food. So much to choose from. The ultimate patty melt is my favorite

I was Not impressed! Place did not smell good! Had a musty smell no hash browns with 10.00 omelette and took awhile to get our food!

The food was great. The pancakes and waffles were well done. The sourdough toast was very good, and the handmade sausage packed a good punch. I wish the eggs had been done a touch more, and the home fries needed more salt.There was disharmony in the kitchen on this particular Sunday morning, with one cook and another bickering back and forth and being rude to each other. It was off putting, and the disjointed attitudes came out in the food.

This is my first time trying this restaurant and I will be back!!!! I ordered a double cheese burger French fries, hard fried egg, Nutella waffles with strawberries and strawberry pancakes. I honestly didn’t know how big everything was going to be but when I opened the containers OMG!! Size is worth the price and surprisingly I didn’t pay a whole lot for everything. The quality of the food is AMAZINGLY good!!! I have never had food that hit the spot right off the bat or that needed to be tweaked with condiments!!! Also the staff is very friendly and helpful!! I appreciated that.

We have never been disappointed here! Service and food are outstanding!

Cash only. If you aren't local and need cash, they have an ATM where you're paying 2 ATM fees (unless your bank doesn't charge you). For breakfast, only one side of the Cafe is open. Waited 20 minutes to be seated. Took about 5 minutes for the waitess to come to see us and ask for our drinks (not horrible). She seemed surprised that we wanted to place our food order when she asked for our drinks (sitting for 25 minutes before that interaction and having only 20 minutes left till having to hit the road for work, you know what you want). Water had pepper flakes in it. Food came and was great. Waitress only checked on us once before placing the bill on the table without a word. Took us a few minutes to realize that you don't pay at the table but at the counter (wasn't in sight from where we were).Overall, the food is great, wait was long, drinks were soiled, and the staff could be more friendly/informative. Maybe put a sign on the door or window that you're cash only rather than people walking in and finding out your behind the times?

Delicious food, the kind of breakfast eats I make at home but can’t find at most breakfast diners that have such basic menus. Omelets were great! If you’re a foodie, you’ll love this place. Will definitely be back ?

Obviously a local favorite and justifiably so! The menu is filled with amazing and mouth watering choices. The service and staff were friendly, attentive, and helpful. Ordered the corned beef hash and it was some of the best I've ever eaten! Coming back next time I'm in the area - NO DOUBT!

Wow! Great little gem! Awesome food, clean, great staff!

We heard this was a top rated spot to eat!! I was Not impressed at all!! Atmosphere was Blah!! Wasn’t greeted at the door!! Sign said seat yourself!! Ordered the Omelette which was bland! Then when we went to pay we were informed they only take cash or check!! ( Shady at Best) Whose Carrying cash?? Oh there is an ATM in back or 2 banks across the street!! ??‍♀️ Will never go back!!