Brunch Is The New Black: 8 Favorite ‘2nd Breakfast’ Hotspots in Alpena, Michigan

“Wanna get brunch?” is taking cities across the nation by storm as brunch, that perfect time between traditional breakfast and lunch, becomes the most popular meal of the day.
Alpena is no exception to the popularity of brunch and offers a variety of restaurants to please the palate and satisfy your brunch-y cravings. Here are a handful of local favorites with a must-try item from each!

Connie's Giant Cinnamon Roll

Connie’s Cafe serves GIANT cinnamon rolls!

1.) Connie’s Café: “Jumbo Grilled Cinnamon Roll”

This sweet treat is not your average cinnamon roll. Home-baked to perfection and three times the size of a normal cinnamon bun, with the option to add pecans and seasonal frostings such as pumpkin spice in the fall, this delectable pastry is the most popular of many different baked goods available from Connie’s signature breakfast dishes.

(Breakfast is served until 2 pm)

Located at: 11585 US-23, Ossineke, MI 49766

 

2.) The Fresh Palate: “’Merican Eggy Bread”

Brunch is served on Sundays at Fresh Palate during the spring and summer seasons in Alpena. (Sometimes for select holidays, too, check their Facebook page for updates!)

Merican Eggy Bread at The Fresh Palate

Try their take on traditional French toast with their ‘Merican Eggy Bread – French toast jammed with maple thyme brie and adorned with dried cherries, candied walnuts, fresh fruit, maple syrup, and whipped cream.

(Brunch served until 2 pm)
Located at: 109 N 2nd Ave, Alpena, MI 49707 (inside the Center Building)

3.) Nick’s Southside Diner: “Southside Big Breakfast”

Take a step back in time in this 1950’s style diner for the perfect traditional dish for the hungry man (or woman!). Play a song on the jukebox and enjoy 3 eggs, 2 pieces of bacon, 2 pieces of sausage, 2 pieces of ham, and hash browns with toast. Sure to keep you full ‘til dinner!

(Breakfast served 24 hours)
Located at: 3023 U- 23 South, Alpena, MI 49707

4.) JJ’s Steak & Pizza House: “JJ’s Omelet”

This namesake omelet consists of Applewood smoked bacon, onions, and mushrooms which is then topped off with American cheese and stuffed into a folded egg omelet. Tasty and hearty, this omelet comes with toast and the option to add hash browns or American fries on the side or inside your JJ’s Omelet.

(Breakfast is served until 2 pm)

Located at: 411 N 2nd Ave, Alpena, MI 49707

 

Cabin Creek Coffee barista

Cabin Creek Coffee has a great variety of coffee and a good-sized breakfast & lunch menu

5.) Cabin Creek Coffee: “Garden Veggie Croissant”

Grab yourself a veggie croissant and don’t forget the homemade scone! Blueberry-lemon is a fan favorite.

(Breakfast sandwiches made to order all day long)

Located at: 201 N Second Ave., Alpena, resh-brewed coffee or one of their signature lattes with a garden veggie croissant made with 2 eggs, Swiss cheese, red pepper, tomato, and a garden spread

6.) John Boys: “Country-Fried Steak”

Let your taste buds take a trip to the South for some down-home good eats at John Boys. With their signature country-fried steak smothered in homemade sausage gravy, this savory dish comes with 3 eggs, potatoes, and toast on the side.

(Breakfast is served all day)
Located at: 817 W Chisholm St., Alpena, MI 49707

Rotating Brunch Spots:

Red Brick Tap & Barrel also serves brunch during specific seasons/holidays! To find out if Red Brick is serving brunch please check their Facebook page or call ahead.

PIFCider will serve a light brunch of baked goods and cider mimosas on select days/holidays. To find out if PIFCider is serving light brunch please check their Facebook page or call ahead!

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