Full City Cafe
7878 Oakland Dr, Portage, MI
Crema's Take
“Full City Cafe is a warm gathering spot in Portage where the coffee flows freely and the kitchen dreams up creative breakfast dishes like gingerbread pancakes and latke Benedict alongside more traditional omelets. The space itself feels genuinely welcoming—reviewers consistently mention how staff greet you like neighbors—making it easy to linger over a leisurely breakfast or catch up with friends across a leisurely sit. Whether you're escaping a rough morning or planning to spend your whole Saturday here, this is the kind of place that restores your faith in local cafes.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
My wife and I had breakfast. She had the Western omelet and I had the Spaniard omelet. We both got the breakfast potatoes and I also added a pancake to my meal. Both meals were exquisite. The omelets were delicious and filling. The pancake with cinnamon butter was delicious. We tried the baguettes. They were light and airy. My wife got the snickers coffee. She said it was good. I got the black coffee. Service was good at the beginning and end. The middle while we waited for food, I was out of coffee I didn't get refill until food came. We would go back if are in the area again.
Excellent food and service! Pictured is the Latke Benedict and the Gingerbread pancakes (seasonal). Lots of other great options on the menu as well
Prior to arriving, I had a horrible customer service experience at Hilton 2. Rather than getting on the highway frustrated to head back to GR I decided to get breakfast. I googled breakfast near me and City Cafe had 4.5 stars. Of course I clicked directions. The cutest gathering spot. Very kind staff. I told my waitress I was bummed and she said “well let me spoil you”, and she did exactly that. I choose comfort food, the fried chicken biscuit and gray bowl with a pumpkin pancake on the side. My meal was delicious!!!!!!!! Tender flavorful fresh and picture perfect. But the best part was a sweet little toddler smiling and waving at me across the room. Changed my mood immediately! Then a family was sat next to me and started chatting about the weather of course, which lead to me recommending the same meal. Then we girls started exchanging compliments about hair color and purses. Brightened my mood some more. The prices are really reasonable!!!
A beautiful, peaceful, and delicious spot for breakfast. Everyone says hello when you walk in, and the service was personable and kind. The menu is super unique and everything is delicious and has a homemade feel while still being above average food. I'm from out of town and found this spot with my family we will probably eat here for breakfast multiple days this week. I tip my hat to the waitress, she was awesome and attentive, can't remember her name but she also waits tables at a restaurant called bold just up the street. Great service and delicious food, thanks for the great experience! Edit: second stop for lunch time, same menu and the food was phenomenal again. Thank you Katelyn for the great service and experience!
Full City Cafe has been on my Maps hit list and was finally able to visit for a late breakfast. Short walk through the attached coffee shop and seated quickly. A great range of choices on the menu so we asked our server what was popular. We ended up getting the potato latke Benedict and the corned beef hash (homemade). Pretty sure that if you want toast with these, you’ll need to get a side order. Both were excellent. Liked the coffee, too. Bottom line, we’ll be back when we’re in the area!
Crema Reviews
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