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Menka’s Kitchen has been serving homemade breakfast and lunch for 45 years! (And yes, they have butter in a bowl on the table).
First, they are Cash Only. (Keeping prices low by avoiding credit card fees).
Split Pea Soup – thick and creamy, not too salty. Good stuff.
Hash Browns – homemade and cooked all the way through.
Veal Cutlet – classic oval piece of breaded, ground veal. Smothered with brown gravy.
Veal Parmesan – classic oval piece of breaded, ground veal. Served with pasta and tomato sauce. Tangy with well cooked pasta.
Tossed Salad – fresh with homemade Ranch dressing.
I know one of the reviews said they didn’t have butter, but there was an entire bowl of it on each table.
Service was super attentive; my coffee never got below a half cup.
All around a great experience.
Highly Recommend.
… moreBambam
Grandma Menka still comes in every morning to prep even though she is a young 78. She makes the soups an all dinners home made. Since 1980 Menka, Donny n Sheldon mark 40 Years slinging comfort food’s. A large following of 3rd generation customers fill the place daily. Enter 1970’s classic diner shiny spotless clean retro style. Starting with Grandma Chicken Noodle Soup jumbo noodles n fantastic broth spot on delicious. Order of Biscuits and Gravy with Eggs, Mega Stuffed Country Omelet smothered with Sausage Gravy absolutely fantastic. She had Chicken Filet Sandwich and Chicken topped Salad. Tried unique Polish Coney be Kielbasa topped with Detroit Chili sauce n Onions it works and the Kielbasa topped with Kraut. We loved the staff, we Loved the whole feel of the place, only a few retro diners remain in Michigan. Cash be King you bring it or leave hungry. We looking forward to a week day visit to try Grandma Menka special dinners. Find great reviews around the Web . #menkaskitchen #oldschoolcool #polishconey #realmashedpotatoes #beefbarleysoup #gardencitymi #classicdiner #downriverfriendseat
… moreDawn Marie
Great Food, good breakfast specials. Hours are early 7-2.
… moreBee Reall
For years, a great place. Good food and smiling faces.
Now, the decline is palpable. Today, the attitude from the owner was shocking and inexcusable. I understand that everyone has a bad day, but to be waved off with a summary dismissal… I will not return. What a shame.
… moreTracy Gibbons
We found this spot over the summer and are so happy we did! Great food, great prices, and the owners make your soul feel happy! 🙂
… moreKristin James
Being in this area my whole life, I’d been wanting to try this place for so many years now. The hours are limited, so it’s always been needing to be the right time and place to stop in. My family and I were certainly glad we did! Food and service were excellent. And it was so refreshing to be in an atmosphere that wasn’t playing any music. An establishment like that is certainly hard to find! Be aware that they are cash only. If you’re local, I recommended giving this restaurant a go!
… moreDaniel Renaud
Everything was really good! The only complaint is that it was quite stuffy and warm. It could’ve been a little more comfortable while we enjoyed eating the delicious food.
… moreJenna Orlowski
Fantastic meal made exactly the way I wanted it , fantastic waitress thats really knowledgeable about her cooks …just trust her
Really friendly comfortable environment, just a super relaxed feel… Nice wood panel’s and some mirror’s with a diner bar(not the drinks kind ) with comfy looking seats (I haven’t sat at the bar yet)… Just relaxed.
Cash Only, come prepared.
Overall, good food, good people, good environment… I definitely recommend especially if your fed up with all the gaudy places, theres no annoying neons, tv or distractions. Just a comfortable little diner vibe with good food.
… moreLona Padot
Great people awesome food can we eat here at least once a week
… morelaine Orlow
I had a bowl delicious chicken noodles soup and the omelets are delicious as well. Very friendly atmosphere.
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