The Front Porch Cafe

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The Front Porch Cafe The Front Porch is a non-profit community Cafe Our mission is to nourish community by feeding the body, mind and spirit; and our menu reflects that mission.

We offer a "priceless" menu and ask that you consider a reasonable donation when you eat. We do need to cover our expenses, so please consider the guidelines we have included on the menu; but, remember, they are only guidelines. The Front Porch is a non-profit community Cafe providing:
Affordable, home-cooked meals
A cheerful, friendly atmosphere
A vital addition to the community
Support for the local economy by using locally-grown products
A dependable, enduring place for people to gather
A place for after-hours meetings and community events

10/27/2026

Specials for week of October 26th

CLOSED: Sunday and Monday

Tuesday Breakfast: Pumpkin Pancakes and sausage patties $9.00
Tuesday Lunch: Mac n Cheese w/ham, side salad $9.00

Wednesday Breakfast: Biscuit Breakfast sandwich (ham, egg and cheese) w/side of american fries $9.00
INFUSE: 2 pc Cinnamon French Toast w/sausage
Wednesday Lunch: Chicken Alfredo w/side salad and roll $9.00

Thursday Breakfast: Cheeseburger Omelet w/choice of toast $9.00
Thursday Lunch: Goooooulash, roll, vegetables and dessert $9.00

Friday Breakfast: Ham Scram topped with/sausage gravy and choice of toast $900
Friday Lunch: Fish Sandwich w/tartar, cheese, and lettuce, served with a cup of soup $9.00

Saturday Breakfast: Croissant Breakfast Sandwich (sausage, cheese, egg) side of american fries $9.00

All Prices Suggested Donation/Menu Subject to Change

String Sisters now playing at the Front Porch.
10/27/2026

String Sisters now playing at the Front Porch.

Our 2 favorite Patty volunteers.
10/23/2026

Our 2 favorite Patty volunteers.

10/15/2026

Front Porch looking for a volunteer for Tuesdays, 10 a.m. until 2ish. Either stop in or call 231-588-2000.

10/12/2026

Specials for week of October 12th
CLOSED Sunday and Mondays

Tuesday Breakfast: Breakfast Sandwich Croissant (sausage, egg, cheese) plus side $9.00
Tuesday Lunch: Grilled Turkey and Provolone Sandwich w/cup of homemade soup $9.00

Wednesday Breakfast: Scrambler (2 eggs any style on top of homemade biscuits and gravy
INFUSE: Pancakes and sausage links
Wednesday Lunch: Crispy Chicken Sandwich on hamburger bun w/mayo and lettuce, side of French fries $9.00

Thursday Breakfast: Denver Omelet (ham, onions, peppers and potatoes). side of toast $9.00
Thursday Lunch: Meat Loaf, mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetable, roll and dessert $9.00

Friday Breakfast: Ham Scram topped with/sausage gravy and choice of toast $9.00
Friday Lunch: Turkey Wrap (lettuce, tomato, sauce) w/cup of homemade soup $9.00

Saturday Breakfast: Matt's Spicy Omelet w/choice of toast $9.00

All Prices Suggested Donation/Menu Subject to Change

10/04/2026

Daily Specials for week of October 5th
CLOSED Sunday and Monday

Tuesday Breakfast: Cheeseburger Omelet w/choice of toast $9.00
Tuesday Breakfast: Wing Basket w/ fries and Cole slaw $9.00

Wednesday Breakfast: Rodeo Burger Omelet w/choice of toast $9.00
Wednesday Lunch: BBQ Ribs, Mashed potatoes and vegetable $9.00
INFUSE: Breakfast Sandwich (ham, egg, cheese) on English muffin side of tater tots

Thursday Breakfast: Eggs Benedict w/side of american fries $9.00
Thursday Lunch: Pork Loin, mashed potatoes, vegetable, side and dessert $9.00

Friday Breakfast: Ham Scram topped w/sausage gravy and choice of toast $9.00
Friday Lunch: Baked Crispy Chicken, mashed potatoes, side $9.00

Saturday: TBD

All Prices Suggested Donation /Menu Subject to Change

09/29/2026

Specials for week of September 28th

CLOSED Sunday and Monday

Tuesday Breakfast: 2 Blueberry Pancakes w/side of sausage patties $9.00
Tuesday Lunch: 3 Cheese Grilled Cheese on Sour Dough w/cup of soup $9.00

Wednesday Breakfast: Ham & Mushroom Omelet w/toast $9.00
INFUSE: French Toast Strips w/sausage links
Wednesday Lunch: Cheeseburger and side of onion rings $9.00

Thursday Breakfast: Croissant Sandwich (sausage, egg and cheese) w/side of american fries $9.00
Thursday Lunch: BBQ Ribs macaroni and cheese, side $9.00

Friday Breakfast: Ham Scram topped with/sausage gravy and side of toast $9.00
Friday Lunch: Toasted Bacon Swiss and avocado sauce w/cup of soup $9.00

Saturday Breakfast: Western Omelet w/choice of toast $9.00

All Prices Suggested Donation/Menu Subject to Change
Tuesday thru Friday 7 a.m. until 2 Saturday 7 a.m. until Noon

09/26/2026

Our singer today (Linda). Sang many Dilly Parton’s songs. Snuck in a Supremes tune. Random customer singing with her.

What a spectacular Dolly Parton Day at the Front Porch.  Thank you to all that came in to support the Imagination Librar...
09/25/2026

What a spectacular Dolly Parton Day at the Front Porch. Thank you to all that came in to support the Imagination Library. Thank you to our singer, Linda. We served some of Dolly Parton’s favorite recipes.

Address

9235 Main Street
Ellsworth, MI
49729

Opening Hours

Tuesday 7am - 2pm
Wednesday 7am - 2pm
Thursday 7am - 2pm
Friday 7am - 2pm
Saturday 7am - 12pm

Telephone

(231) 588-2000

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