Whether you’re looking for a hearty breakfast to start off the day, or just crave chocolate chip pancakes for dinner, Anna’s House does not disappoint. In fact, this cozy local favorite was recently named “Michigan’s Best Breakfast Joint” by MLive Media Group. Writer John Gonzalez personally taste- tested over 30 area restaurants, so Anna’s faced some steep culinary competition.

What makes Anna’s stand out from the rest? It might be their made from scratch meals and unique flavor combinations. Or, maybe it’s there fresh, quality ingredients that really make their dishes pop. Most of their ingredients come from the local area, such as their Michigan-based turkey sausage and fresh, local produce. As if that weren’t enough, they also bake their own breads, English muffins and pastries. You have got to try their cinnamon rolls with homemade icing! With so many tantalizing taste bud explosions, it’s no wonder that Anna’s came out above the rest. If there’s any downside to Anna’s, it may be narrowing down your dining choices to just one.

Here are some recommendations from their expansive menu. The review suggests trying a plate of the Twilight French toast or Red Velvet pancakes. Egg lovers may prefer huevos rancheros with carnitas, the unconventional breakfast lasagna or one of their skillets and scrambles, which are heaped high enough to satisfy even the hungriest diner. Diners who prefer lunch or dinner menu options won’t be disappointed, as Anna’s offers a wide array of sandwiches , wraps and thick hearty burgers.

While the menu offerings may make your mouth water, it’s the warm friendly atmosphere that will keep you coming back for more. In fact, go there enough and the waitresses will even learn your name and your regular order. That kind of personal interaction is what’s lacking in many of today’s rushed, fast food atmospheres. It’s also what make’s eating at Anna’s seem like going to your grandma’s for a meal.

Congratulations to Anna’s House restaurant for a well deserved validation of what many Michiganians already knew. You’re the best. Visit Anna’s House, located at 3874 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids, for your next meal. You won’t regret it.