A family-run café, bringing neighbors together over delicious homemade food
We are a restaurant focused on locally-sourced, fresh, and homemade ingredients for all of our dishes. All of our food is prepared with care and intention to deliver you wonderful service and delicious food. We aim to be a place where you can connect with the community around you and feel like family.
Stop in for a coffee,
grab a sandwich
to-go, or sit down to a homemade breakfast
From our fluffy pancakes to our hearty sandwiches bursting with seasonal produce, each creation is a labor of love, ensuring that every meal is a memorable experience. We prepare all our dishes in butter and tallow, and are striving to become fully seed oil free.
Prepared with love & intention
We are proud to work with our local partners including, but not limited to: King Orchards, Up North Heritage Farms, Jones Dairy,
Pristine Acres, Panther Coffee Roasters, Revolution Farms, Mooville Creamery, Louie’s Meats, Grocer’s Daughter, MI Craft Beef.
Local partnerships
From the moment you step through our doors, you are welcomed with open arms and treated like family.
Genuine hospitality
It takes a village — and ours starts with family. Together, we pour our heart and soul into the café so every guest feels the love. We’re grateful to share this journey with the Elk Rapids community and beyond.
Celebrating local flavors and community through food and hospitality
The atmosphere is warm and welcoming. The staff is very friendly and treats you like family. My wife loved the eggs benedict and my three egg omelet was absolutely delicious. Customer service is tip of the spear. Take it from an old Marine Veteran, you will love Ames St Cafe.
Ken
Love love LOVE! Elk rapids needed a brunch place like this. Their breakfast and lunch is great. I love their BLT, french toast, and honestly any of their baked goods. They also have great service and are on honest with you about when tables will be open.
Grace
By far, it's one of my absolute favorite places to eat! You can't beat a meal that is from scratch with farm fresh ingredients! So much love is put into the food here, and you can tell. One of my favorite things is how much the staff love working here, it's not uncommon to over hear them thanking each other and offering to help. That kind of family atmosphere makes everyone feel welcome! Come as you are! The food is out of this world A-mazing!
Robin
We loved Allie's food truck and were thrilled when she decided to open Ames St Cafe! Her food is creative, cozy, and made with love. I have loved every dish I've ordered and I dream about the focaccia bread—the BEST. She is always so patient and thorough when answering food allergy questions and so mindful in her offerings for unique dietary needs. How lucky our little village is to have Ames St Cafe. THANK YOU, Allie!
Jon + Emily
Visit Us
145 Ames St, Elk Rapids, MI 49629
We are a "first-come-first-serve" establishment. We do everything in our power to accommodate parties of every size, however, if you have a party larger than five, we will have to seat you at multiple tables.
Monday 9 AM - 2 PM
Tuesday CLOSED
Wednesday CLOSED
Thursday CLOSED
Friday 9 AM - 2 PM
Saturday 9 AM - 2 PM
Sunday 9 AM - 2 PM