Thornton's Hometown Cafe is a cozy haven nestled in St. Joseph, MI, known for its warm atmosphere and mouthwatering comfort food. This family-friendly spot is celebrated for its hearty breakfasts, from the Jumbo Home Town Omelettes to fluffy pancakes and decadent waffles. Locals and tourists alike flock here for superb hospitality and generous portions at great value. The cafe is wheelchair-accessible and offers convenient takeout options, making it a welcoming choice for everyone. With a commitment to quality coffee and delicious vegetarian dishes, Thornton's fosters a sense of community, drawing in visitors for a delightful culinary experience.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Service options
Offers kerbside pickup
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
No delivery
Highlights
Serves great coffee
Popular for
Popular for breakfast
Popular for lunch
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves coffee
Serves comfort food
Quick bite
Serves vegetarian dishes
Dining options
Serves breakfast
Serves brunch
Serves lunch
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Crowd
Family friendly
Good for groups
Popular with tourists
Planning
Doesn't accept reservations
Payments
Accepts cheques
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs available
Has kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
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Reviews For Thornton's Hometown Cafe
Ben Hoagland
Apr 6,2025
They were extremely busy for Sunday lunch. Superb hospitality and friendliness from the staff! The food was delicious.
Michael Wanco
Mar 20,2025
Excellent experience all around here. Friendly staff. Quick service. Fantastic food. Great value and large portions. This is the “little piggy” with a side of hashbrowns.
Rob Ruiz
Mar 17,2025
This is our family's go-to for good food and good vibes. Friendly staff too! :)
Joe Farrington
Mar 8,2025
Fantastic hometown restaurant with extremely attentive, accommodating, and friendly servers (Sarah & Niki). Food was fabulous (my son enjoyed it so much he reloaded on pancakes twice!!!), portions are generous and got the job done! My wife just stated we're going to have to start making pancakes at home . Very pleased with this jem of a dinner. Almost forgot to add that the bathrooms.....are very clean!!!! If I could give an extra star I would!
Aaron Wells
Feb 20,2025
Thornton's Hometown Cafe, a place so hidden it makes you wonder if it's part of a government conspiracy or just shy. Stepping in here is like falling down a culinary rabbit hole into a world where breakfast is king and the clock always reads 'morning'. The food? Served hot enough to make you believe in miracles, or at least in the power of a good griddle.This joint is buzzing like a beehive on a caffeine kick, and the server? Friendlier than a politician in an election year. It's a true local gem, the kind you stumble upon and then can't stop bragging about, like discovering a secret society or a new planet.It's like a rite of passage into the realm of real breakfast. You don't just eat and leave; you become part of a tradition, an unspoken club of satisfied stomachs. Will we return? It's not a question, it's a certainty, like the sun rising or taxes. Thornton's isn't just a cafe; it's a breakfast odyssey.
Michelle Minisan
Feb 15,2025
Very much enjoyed breakfast this morning with my love at this quaint cafe . Had a wonderful breakfast. Everything was very delicious served hot and fresh from the coffee to the gravy to the fresh blueberries and everything in between. Our waitress was excellent...She never let my hot, fresh coffee to hit past the middle of my cup and waited on us professionally and above the bar with courtesy. The cashier was a very sweet, caring individual. She fetched my gloves which fell between the cushion and the back of the seat on the floor. Being handicapped, I couldn't get to them. But down on her hands and knees she went to get them...she also went above and beyond the call of duty!! I highly recommend them. With service and food like this, everyone needs to take a lesson in excellence from this cafe!!
Dominic S
Jan 16,2025
This is exactly what I want in a hole in the wall local restaurant. The food was amazing, staff very friendly. Great menu options, bigger than it looks from the street. We had about a 10 minute wait for a table on Sunday morning at 1030am. Order was perfect, food Delicious. 10 out of 10 will come back and highly recommend.
dubliner
Jan 10,2025
Great little diner. I had the patty melt on rye which was excellent. Friendly service as well!
Reviews For Thornton's Hometown Cafe