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Grateful Diner

801 West Buffalo, New Buffalo, MI 49117
269-469-1800
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Ranked #1 of 26 restaurants in New Buffalo
Price range: $6 - $11
Cuisines: Diner
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch
Description: At front, a casual, intimate diner serving breakfast and lunch on Wednesday through Monday (closed Tuesdays). At rear, a cozy take-home store offering some of Grateful Diner's most popular offerings as well as a wide assortment of delicious muffins, cupcakes and cookies - just like you'd make if you only had the time. Grateful Catering will help make your event one to remember.
Restaurant details
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch
Description: At front, a casual, intimate diner serving breakfast and lunch on Wednesday through Monday (closed Tuesdays). At rear, a cozy take-home store offering some of Grateful Diner's most popular offerings as well as a wide assortment of delicious muffins, cupcakes and cookies - just like you'd make if you only had the time. Grateful Catering will help make your event one to remember.
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Chicago, Illinois
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5 reviews 5 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

This place has such excellent reviews and their food; a BLT no bacon, sub avocado, was delicious. But; the service was lacking, as they do not greet you when you enter. I noticed several parties hover uncomfortably unsure if they should seat themselves. (You should) Also, there was only one vegetarian option on the menu, which was a frittata. I... More

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See 4 more reviews by lulubears for New Buffalo
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013 via mobile

Great food. The Eggs Benito are my personal favorite! They also have great baked goods. Only thing I would suggest to them is a kids menu. The place is very small, so you'll either want to go early or expect to wait a few minutes for a table.

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See 3 more reviews by SanDMo7 for New Buffalo
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2013 via mobile

Good replacement for Kites Kitchen, it is spotlessly clean and new looking. i eat out 4 or 5 times a week in the Michiana area and this is a fine addition to the choices for breakfast and lunch. Their veggie version of the usual hash browns is a winner and the menu is more interesting than some of the other... More

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See 2 more reviews by CoalShaker for New Buffalo
Michigan City, Indiana
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33 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2013

Many of us were fans of the Retro Cafe. Chef retired & sold out to new folks who have opened the Grateful Diner. Thank the goddesses, my 3 meals at new place have been good food experiences. Variety on b'fast & lunch menu & range from $6 to $11.00...affordable and well prepared. Give them a try. You will be satisfied.

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See 2 more reviews by margaret b for New Buffalo
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2013

The have an amazing menu, especially if you like eggs benedict. They were the biggest and best cook eggs my wife and I have ever had and thats saying a lot.

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Romeoville, Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

We chose this place to eat based on the reviews on Tripadviser. It did not disappoint! We like it so much we even went back a second time for breakfast, it was that good. The banana french toast was excellent and the eggs benito were really great. The service was great. I will definately make this a stop everytime I... More

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See 3 more reviews by JenS1979 for New Buffalo
Lakeside, Michigan, United States
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38 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 1, 2013

Grateful Diner on West Buffalo in New Buffalo - Now we know why there have been several rave reviews of the place. Had one of the best breakfasts in a long time this morning. Cathie had Eggs over easy, turkey sausage, fresh baked rye bread toast, and the Diner's own vegetable-potatoes (a slightly egged-up version of a latke with potatoes,... More

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See 9 more reviews by Jim M for New Buffalo
NW Ohio
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 14, 2013

I found the Grateful Diner via Trip Advisor and I'm so glad we decided to try it. The food was fantastic! I had the mac & cheese and it was amazing! Great service and the restaurant was spotless. The one disappointment is that they had run out of the bread pudding that everyone raved about on Trip Advisor. Boo!

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Chicago, Illinois
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Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 11, 2013

We spent a weekend in New Buffalo and loved it. I looked on trip advisor for recommendations for good places to eat. We enjoyed a nice walk to the restaurant late Saturday morning. We got there just before noon and the server told us we had arrived at the changeover from breakfast to lunch and both were being served but... More

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See 5 more reviews by travling4fun for New Buffalo
Union Pier, Michigan, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 11, 2013

I went there yesterday... people was telling about it this place, I try some of their food in the Custom's Party. It was a little slow to my old Chgo speed, but when I got the food I understood the concept! Everything is fresh and yes you can tell. I was Extremely! Surprise! Outstanding, by FAR THE BEST BREAKFAST PLACE... More

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