Occidental Eats

05/18/2026

Huge shout out to Reel’d In Outdoors…

They had a cancellation, and we had a spontaneous request.

The bite was okay, several smaller fish, but my mom and I had a wonderful time, and we are grateful for the memories created❤️

Thank you for being you, Issac, God certainly has more in store!

04/16/2026

How awesome is this people…

Newaygo, Muskegon, and beyond… Consider the efforts of this man, Captain Issac Reel’d In Outdoors… he truly cares about our community
❤️🙏🙌

02/08/2026

While serving you, our community, we have met so many…. some from a far, and many more from right here in beautiful Muskegon that we still see….

Regardless, it still rings true, some of those people are still here investing in, and supporting local, and thats so encouraging.

Matt, from Fresh Coast Counseling is definitely one of those individuals who frequented us at Occidental, and now we get to support him, and his entire team “The Showstoppers,” brought to us by Dancing With The Local Stars!

Corrine and I really enjoyed our time tonight with many other locals, coming together for one great cause; feeding the hungry!

It really came full circle, simply because another one of those dancing stars is especially near to our hearts, because we’re serving together in the same space today, now Love Café, and we’ve grown quite close.

Josh Alviar and team, you’re doing a great work, and it’s awesome to see you shine…

Keep reaching for the stars…. yet know, you’re already amongst them!

01/27/2026

Muskegon and beyond….. are you ready for some more yummy goodness…. made from scratch, always fresh, and only until it’s gone soup?! It’s a classic…

After all, what if we said it’s, “Grandmas Chicken & Dumpling”, made with love, right here at Love Café?!

You won’t want to miss it, and you may even want to tell a friend!

👀 Something comforting is happening in the Love Café kitchen tonight…

Our team is stirring up a hearty, from-scratch Chicken & Dumplings — cozy, classic, and perfect for a snowy winter day. This one is all about comfort and care, made slow and with love.

We can’t wait to serve it to you tomorrow 🧡— get here early before it’s gone!

01/15/2026

Arriving early to make even more of our creamy and delicious Potato Bacon Cheddar soup…..

Look forward to seeing you, serving you….. and if it’s been a while, please say hello, and let us know you’re here….

01/14/2026

Did you know, have you heard?! Always from scratch, only available until it’s gone❤️

🔥 Chef Eric is in early today… and you’re going to LOVE what he’s cooking!

One of Muskegon’s all-time favorites is back in the kitchen at Love Café!

If you loved it at Taste of Muskegon, you’re going to love it even more today. 👀🍲

01/09/2026

Muskegon, because of you, just over 3 years ago today our Five Cheese, Candied Bacon, Fire Roasted Jalapeños Macaroni & Cheese won an award The Brewer's Lounge At Pigeon Hill….

What a day, what an event, what hosts… all for a great cause!

Well, guess what, that same Macaroni & Cheese is back, and it’s being served today Love Café!

So please, share… tell a friend, come on out, say hello, and see what everyone is talking about!

Only found at Love Cafe

🩵💙🧡= 🙌❤️

01/06/2026

11/19/2025

DRUM ROLL…….

All you amazing guests of ours, Chef E’s delicious soup is back on Western Ave.

Follow Love Café for continued updates of MANY new dishes he’s teaching the apprentices as Love INC of Muskegon looks to serve Muskegon and beyond, in an entirely new way…

“To mobilize local churches to transform lives and community in the name of Christ…”

💙🧡

Freshly made Tomato Bisque, anyone? Delicious, made from scratch, and gluten free! It's our soup of the day this Wednesday!

09/12/2025

Today, we had the opportunity to serve our community… and while doing my best to keep the pass line flowing, I received a message that Fran said “hello!”

Well, well, there is only one Fran I know, and that’s when I remembered she had a reservation for today, right here at Love Café!

Before long, like old times, we were chatting away, enjoying the new space, and taking it all in… Needless to say, they made my day❤️

Granted, I wish Dan was present too. Heck, we all do. But, he was, and will always be, because he has been here many times…. and carried in our hearts.

Nevertheless, I will be sure to share these pictures with him, just as soon as we gather again.

Tonight, I am reminded… whether it was serving them their 48th, 49th or 50th Wedding Anniversary, Occidental Hot Fudge Cashew Sundae, visiting with Kathy and/or bringing the party to their home, celebrating Dan’s 75th birthday we have some history🥰

It’s nothing less than amazing when I think about where Corrine’s “yes” has taken us, and the people delicious food has introduced us to.

People. Food. Memories

Now, in a whole new way🩵💙♥️

Relishing in all we share, and all God has done…

Fran, Kathy, we look forward to serving you again soon!

❤️🙏🙌