Well, the love has been flowing to Country Fare, but I just didn't feel it today. Â Disappointed that the country steak is not homemade. Â Disappointed that the iced tea comes from the coke dispenser and tasted bad. Â Friendly service. Â The food I ordered was just average; nothing to hint at others' five star ratings.
Oh, well..
5 stars because it was a completely unexpected, wholly satisfying experience. We were bicycling the Kal-Haven Trail from South Haven and at the 10 mile mark almost brushed by Grand Junction. Lunch pangs calling, we stumbled upon Country Fare which, at first glance, looks like a run-down ghost town kind of place where you expect a combination server-cook to dust off the grill to make whatever available thing he's got to cook. But on closer inspection there's something going on here. There's a neon-inked whiteboard sign out front announcing the daily specials that imply creative fresh food and a distinct welcome vibe. There's chatter from within that suggests a positive experience. The five of us enter and are greeted with warm enthusiasm by two local women who happily put a couple of table together to accommodate the 5 of us. The small room is half full, a nice combination of passersby and regulars - individuals who clearly eat here every day at the same time bc their place is set for them with their beverage just a minute or 2 before they enter. A good sign. The place is only open until 2p, so no one's burned out and service comes with a ready smile.
We ate omelettes, burgers, and breakfasty stuff covered in sausage gravy. All excellent. We entered what appeared to be a dilapidated environment and left chatting up its remarkable charms. Would happily, enthusiastically, hungrily return.
Stopped in for breakfast after a friend I had been camping with recommended it. Doesn't look like much from the outside, just a small place off the road with a small country feel interior. We were starving and needed coffee and the staff went above and beyond to accomodate our group! We were even served an "appetizer" blueberry pancake which was the size of a large pizza and was absolutely fantastic! I ordered a skillet which was fresh, hot and delicious and the perfect breakfast before hitting the road. Â I can't stress enough how great the staff and service was, they were so sweet would love to stop in again sometime!
Review Source:Country Fare is right up the road from where we were visiting some relatives, and we are kicking ourselves that we had yet to ever try it until now. Â It doesn't look like much on the outside, but they are producing some mighty fine food.
We picked up stuff to go: bacon mushroom swiss burger (w/fries and slaw), cheese burger (w/fries and applesauce), grilled cheese, and a breakfast sandwich - bacon, egg, and cheese on an english muffin. Â Everything was excellent! Â The burgers were so juicy, and just perfect. Â The fries were hand cut. Â All bacon involved in the meal was cooked just right.
The next day, as we were headed out of town, we swung by to pick up a couple grilled cinnamon rolls. Â So good.
They offer a pretty extensive breakfast menu - served all day, plus a bunch of sandwiches - reuben, fish, chicken, philly steak, and all kinds of burgers to name a few. Â There are also appetizers, wraps, a couple dinner items, and more. Â
I'm excited for the next time we are visiting Grand Junction. Â Not only will we enjoy our time with our family, but we can grab some fantastic food too! Â I can't get that burger out of my head.