Murphy’s Family Restaurant

Great Eats Award Winner

Murphy’s Family Restaurant is a warm, family-owned breakfast and lunch diner at 4963 Lake Michigan Dr Suite D, Allendale, MI 49401. Open since 2006, this traditional sit-down spot serves all-day breakfast favorites and a wide lunch menu, creating a cozy, community-oriented atmosphere with friendly service and hometown charm .

how it all started.

Founders Matt and Karri Murphy launched the restaurant in 2006 with a simple philosophy: cook food they’d love to eat themselves . Over the years, their dedication to quality—handmade cinnamon rolls, real shredded hash browns—and attentive service has helped build a loyal following among locals and students alike, especially on busy weekend mornings .

What should you Try?

Here are some fan favorite picks:

  • Giant in-house Cinnamon Roll & Cinnamon Roll Pancakes – A showstopper, frequently praised as “the most incredible thing here” .

  • Country‑Fried Chicken Bowl – Comfort food classic: breaded chicken over biscuits, topped with eggs, cheese & sausage gravy .

  • Everything Skillet & Everything Omelet – Loaded with meats, veggies, cheese—perfect for a hearty start .

  • Breakfast Burrito – Packed with eggs, meats & potatoes, it’s a local breakfast staple .

  • Lunch offerings like burgers, wraps, soups & salads arrive daily at 10 AM—ensure variety for all tastes .

Location and Contact Information

  • Address: 4963 Lake Michigan Dr Suite D, Allendale, MI 49401

  • Phone: (616) 895‑1744

  • Hours:

    • Monday–Saturday: 6 AM–2 PM (breakfast served all day; Saturday buffet 8 AM–1 PM)

    • Closed Sundays

    • Occasionally open late on Fridays for dinner

  • Extras: Curbside pickup, online ordering, student discounts and a loyalty program

Murphy’s Family Restaurant captures the essence of your content: local roots, heartwarming comfort food, and a knock-out signature cinnamon roll.

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