The Front Porch Cafe

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

Come and have a good time.
09/03/2026

Come and have a good time.

09/01/2026

Specials for week of September 1st

CLOSED Sunday and Monday

Tuesday Breakfast: Corned beef hash and eggs, choice of toast $9.00
Tuesday Lunch: Smoked Cherry Hot Dog w/French fries and Cole slaw $9.00

Wednesday Breakfast: Blueberry Pancakes and sausage patties $9.00
Wednesday Lunch: Chicken Tacos with Mexican Rice and Refried Beans $9

Thursday Breakfast: Beef, onion, pepper, cheddar Omlet w/choice of toast $9.00
Thursday Lunch: Lasagna, corn on the cob, roll, dessert $9.00

Friday Breakfast: Ham Scram topped with sausage gravy and choice of toast $9.00
Friday Lunch: Grilled Turkey & Swiss on sour dough w/cup of soup $9.00

Saturday Breakfast: Breakfast Buffet

All Prices Suggested Donation/Menu Subject to Change

08/21/2026

Specials for week of August 24th

CLOSED Sunday and Monday

Tuesday Breakfast: Cheeseburger Omelet Choice of toast $9.00
Tuesday Lunch: Goulash, garlic bread, vegetable $9.00

Wednesday Breakfast: Breakfast Pizza (Flat bread, scrambled eggs, cheese, sausage gravy. Side of american fries $9.00
Wednesday Lunch: Chicken Noodle Bake, vegetable and roll $9.00

Thursday Breakfast: Cinnamon Roll French Toast w/side of sausage $9.00
Thursday Lunch: Beef Pasties topped with beef gravy w/side of cottage cheese $9.00

Friday Breakfast: Ham Scram topped with sausage gravy, choice of toast $9.00
Friday Lunch: Beef Nacho's. $9.00

Saturday Breakfast: Breakfast Buffet $9.00

All Prices Suggested Donation/Menu Subject to Change

08/17/2026
08/13/2026

Found someone who will pick up our item from Gordon Foods. Thanks everyone .

08/10/2026

Daily Specials for week of 8/10/26
Closed Sunday and Mondays

Tuesday Breakfast: Breakfast Burrito with/side of american fries $9.00
Tuesday Lunch: Stacked Chicken Breast Sandwich w/cheese, lettuce, tomato, mayo served with cup of homemade soup $9.00

Wednesday Breakfast: Corned Beef Hash and 2 eggs, choice of toast $9.00
Wednesday Lunch: BLT and cup of homemade soup $9.00

Thursday Breakfast: Croissant Sandwich (sausage, egg, cheese) w/side of american fries $9.00
Thursday Lunch: Italian Casserole, Garlic Bread, side and dessert $9.00

Friday Breakfast: Ham Sram topped with sausage gravy and choice of toast $9.00
Friday Lunch: TBD

Saturday (open until noon): Breakfast Buffet

A very Happy Birthday to these 2 from the Front Porch.  Mary Peterson and Ed Petter.
08/08/2026

A very Happy Birthday to these 2 from the Front Porch. Mary Peterson and Ed Petter.

Class of 1963 luncheon at the Front Porch.
08/03/2026

Class of 1963 luncheon at the Front Porch.

Front Porch now hiring prep cook. Part time, great hours. Inquire with in or call and ask for Jan. 231-588-2000
08/03/2026

Front Porch now hiring prep cook. Part time, great hours. Inquire with in or call and ask for Jan. 231-588-2000

07/28/2026

Special for week of July 27th

CLOSED Sunday and Monday

Tuesday Breakfast: Omelet (sausage, mushroom, onion, cheese) choice of toast $9.00
Tuesday Lunch: Chili Cheese Dog w/French fries OR Egg Salad Sandwich w/cup of homemade soup $9.00

Wednesday Breakfast: 3 pancakes and sausage patties $9.00
Wednesday Lunch: Chicken/Bacon/Pepper Jack Cheese sandwich on sour dough w/special sauce and cup of homemade soup $9.00

Thursday Breakfast: Breakfast Sandwich (ham, egg, cheese) on English muffin w/side of american fries $9.00
Thursday Lunch: Open Face Hot Beef Sandwich w/mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetable and dessert $9.00

Friday Breakfast: Ham Scram topped with sausage gravy and choice of toast $9.00
Friday Lunch: Pulled Pork Sandwich on a bun w/cup of homemade soup $9.00

Saturday Breakfast: Breakfast Buffet

All Prices Suggested Donation/ Menu Subject to Change

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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