Farmer's Kitchen

Farmer's Kitchen Welcome to Farmer's Kitchen! Come hungry, leave happy — and support local with every bite

We’re a small-town diner serving up fresh, homestyle breakfast and lunch made with ingredients from our farm and other local farms and businesses.

🎓❤️ A Special Family Weekend at Farmer's Kitchen ❤️🎓Nana came up for Emma's graduation party and stopped by the diner fo...
06/23/2026

🎓❤️ A Special Family Weekend at Farmer's Kitchen ❤️🎓
Nana came up for Emma's graduation party and stopped by the diner for breakfast... but we couldn't let her sit still for long! 😄 We put her right to work helping out around the diner. Around here, family always finds something to do!
We're so proud of Emma and excited to celebrate this special milestone with our family and friends.
📢 Important Notice: Farmer's Kitchen will be closed Saturday so we can celebrate Emma's graduation party. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to celebrating with our family.
We will reopen Sunday morning at 7:00 AM and be ready to serve up all your breakfast favorites!
Thank you all for your continued support and for being part of our Farmer's Kitchen family. ❤️
🎓 Congratulations, Emma! 🎓

Please bear with us today! ❤️Emma is helping me in the kitchen today and learning as she goes. We might be a little slow...
06/20/2026

Please bear with us today! ❤️
Emma is helping me in the kitchen today and learning as she goes. We might be a little slower getting food out than usual, but we're having fun teaching the next generation and giving her some hands-on experience.
We appreciate your patience and support more than you know. Stop in, grab a hearty breakfast or lunch, and cheer Emma on as she learns the ropes at Farmer's Kitchen!

06/19/2026

Due to an unexpected emergency, Farmer's Kitchen will be closed for the remainder of today.
We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. We plan to reopen tomorrow morning at 7:00 AM and look forward to seeing you then.
Thank you for your support.

Farmer's Kitchen, our mission has always been simple: support local farms and serve the freshest food possible.We're pro...
06/18/2026

Farmer's Kitchen, our mission has always been simple: support local farms and serve the freshest food possible.
We're proud to work with incredible local producers including Elmaple Farm, Mossy Creek Farm, Stephens Birds & Bees Homestead, Olds Brothers Maple Syrup, Shiloh Acres, SVEC Meats, and RRR Meat Processing, Kalkaska coffee.Their dedication and hard work help bring quality ingredients from local fields, farms, and processing facilities straight to your table.
From local honey and farm-fresh ingredients to locally sourced meats and real Michigan maple syrup on every table, we're committed to giving our customers the real taste of Northern Michigan.
Every meal you enjoy at Farmer's Kitchen helps support local farm families, local businesses, and the hardworking people who keep agriculture alive in our community.
Thank you for choosing local and helping us support the folks who make it all possible. ❤️🌾🚜🍁
Local farms. Local families. Real food.
That's the Farmer's Kitchen way.
📍 Farmer's Kitchen
10945 M-72
Kalkaska, MI

🌾 Hungry? We've got you covered!Stop by Farmer's Kitchen for a hearty homemade breakfast or lunch. And as a thank you to...
06/18/2026

🌾 Hungry? We've got you covered!
Stop by Farmer's Kitchen for a hearty homemade breakfast or lunch. And as a thank you to the hardworking folks who keep our community growing, all farmers receive 10% off their meal! 🚜❤️
Good food. Good people. Nobody leaves hungry.

🥞🚜 BREAKING NEWS: The Farmer's Challenge came dangerously close to meeting its match today! 🚜🥞Today's challenger battled...
06/14/2026

🥞🚜 BREAKING NEWS: The Farmer's Challenge came dangerously close to meeting its match today! 🚜🥞
Today's challenger battled through:
🥞 4 Giant Pancakes
🍳 6 Eggs
🥓 1/2 Pound of Bacon
🌭 4 Sausage Patties
🍟 Home Fries
🍞 Biscuit & Gravy
🍞 4 Pieces of Toast
And after an epic effort, he was stopped by... just 1/2 of a pancake! 😲
That's right. Out of everything on the table, the Farmer's Challenge survived by HALF A PANCAKE.
We were starting to think we might finally have our first champion, but the challenge managed to hang on and keep its undefeated streak alive. 😂
A huge shoutout to our challenger for giving it an incredible effort. That's the closest anyone has come yet!
🏆 Farmer's Challenge Record: 0 Winners 1 Very Stubborn Half Pancake
Think you can finish what he started? Come give it a shot!
🥞🚜😂

06/12/2026

🍽️ FAMILY-STYLE FRIDAYS ARE HERE! 🍽️
We're excited to kick off something new at Farmer's Kitchen!
This Friday, enjoy a farm-fresh family meal available for dine-in or takeout. Perfect for busy families, gathering with friends, or anyone who wants a homemade dinner without the cooking.
🐔 Whole Chicken Family Dinner – $55 ✔️ Farm-Raised Chicken from Our Farm
✔️ Elmaple Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
✔️ Michigan-Grown Asparagus
✔️ Fresh Dinner Rolls
✔️ Whole Homemade Pie

🐔 Half Chicken Dinner for 2 – $35✔️ Farm-Raised Chicken from Our Farm✔️ Elmaple Mashed Potatoes & Gravy✔️ Michigan-Grown Asparagus✔️ Fresh Dinner Rolls✔️ Whole Homemade Pie

🥣 Chicken & Dumplings Family Dinner – $45 ✔️ Homemade Chicken & Dumplings
✔️ Elmaple Mashed Potatoes
✔️ Michigan-Grown Asparagus
✔️ Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits
✔️ Whole Homemade Pie

🎣 And don't worry, Fish Fry fans! We will also be serving our Walleye and Cod Dinners tonight from 4 PM - 7 PM.
❤️ From our farm to your table. Our chicken comes straight from our farm, paired with local potatoes and Michigan-grown asparagus for a meal you can feel good about serving your family.
📍 Farmer's Kitchen
10945 M-72, Kalkaska
☎️ 1-231-384-6007 Call ahead to reserve your family meal—we've already got our first whole chicken dinner spoken for!
Thank you for supporting local farms, local food, and small businesses. We can't wait to share Family-Style Fridays with you!
🐔🥔🌱🎣🥧❤️

We just wanted to take a moment to say THANK YOU to all of our wonderful customers.Many of you have noticed Aubree helpi...
06/10/2026

We just wanted to take a moment to say THANK YOU to all of our wonderful customers.
Many of you have noticed Aubree helping out around the diner and have been so kind, encouraging, and generous to her. She has been working hard, saving every dollar she can, all with one goal in mind — buying a handmade knitted octopus from the farmers market.
What may seem like a simple purchase means the world to a young girl learning the value of hard work, responsibility, and saving for something special. Your kind words, patience, smiles, and support have made this experience even more meaningful for her.
Small-town communities are something special, and moments like this remind us why. Thank you for helping make Aubree's dream a little closer and for always supporting our family and our diner.
We truly have the best customers around. ❤️
❤️🐙

06/10/2026

🍽️ Introducing Family-Style Fridays at Farmer's Kitchen this Friday during fish fry!
We're bringing the comfort of a home-cooked meal to your table with our new Family-Style Friday Dinners, available for dine-in or takeout!
And what makes it even better? The chicken comes from our farm to your table, served alongside Elmaple potatoes and Michigan-grown asparagus. Supporting local isn't just something we talk about—it's what we do.
🐔 Roast Chicken Dinner • Half or Whole Chicken
• Elmaple Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
• Michigan-Grown Asparagus
• Fresh Dinner Rolls
• Pie available with or without the meal
🥣 Homemade Chicken & Dumplings Dinner • Chicken & Dumplings
• Elmaple Mashed Potatoes
• Michigan-Grown Asparagus
• Fresh Dinner Rolls
• Pie available with or without the meal
Whether you're joining us in the diner or taking dinner home to the family, we're excited to offer a meal built around local farms and homemade flavors.
📍 10945 M-72, Kalkaska
❤️ From our farm to your table, thank you for supporting local farmers, local food, and small businesses. We can't wait to share this meal with you!

Happy 40th anniversary mom (connie) and dad (kevin). Thanks for all that you do here. Love you!
06/07/2026

Happy 40th anniversary mom (connie) and dad (kevin). Thanks for all that you do here. Love you!

Address

10945 W Bear Lake Road Se
Kalkaska, MI
49646

Opening Hours

Tuesday 7am - 2pm
Wednesday 7am - 2pm
Thursday 7am - 2pm
Friday 7am - 2pm
4pm - 7pm
Saturday 7am - 2pm
Sunday 7am - 2pm

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