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| - My girlfriend and I decided to swing on in and try this place out on a whim. You wouldn't expect to find this lonely eatery among the few remaining establishments scattered along a long-vacated row of storefronts it shares in this once-thriving strip mall, but there it is!
And thank the heavens that this little gem has managed to ride out the last few years' financial turmoil and still be there to deliver good food at good prices to good people. Maybe that's the real reason they're still around!
Inside, you are welcomed by a split dining room that is sparsely adorned and clearly outdated with a spattering of "Yooper"/upper-Michigan paraphenalia hung about, but that helps to reinforce the relaxed and comfortable attitude both the staff and menu display.
It's obvious that this establishment thrives on the elderly-oriented business from the various mobile home parks, assisted-living homes and retirement communities surrounding it. Winter packs this place tight with "Snow Birds" at meal times, however, Red Mountain Cafe has something for everyone and the wait is never unreasonable. My girlfriend and I are spirited young adults and even we found it to be a place we can relate to.
The menu is classic American comfort food all the way. Totally an Eggs n' Bacon for breakfast, Sandwiches and Burgers for lunch type of affair with a few Americanized Mexican efforts tossed in (but not recommended). This is where post-game golfers go to lounge with a refreshing coke in hand and debate whether Coleslaw is more American than Potato Salad while they both share a basket of Sweet Potato Fries!
All the food we have tried, aside from the Chimichanga, has been decent. The Philly Cheesesteak, one of my favorite items on the menu, isn't what I'd call entirely "authentic", but it's a darn tasty interpretation using thick cuts of fresh Roast Beef and a buttered, toasted hoagie bun!
Prices are very reasonable. Both Third-Pound and Half-Pound Burgers are available for the hungry and the hungrier. Both the burgers and the decently-sized Sandwiches (not huge, but filling and tasty) range from $4-$7. Most menu items outside of breakfast come with at least one generous side, with primary choices being Coleslaw, Potato Salad, French Fries or a Side Salad. Various specials are posted on a board as you walk in and there is a Soup-of-the-Day available as well.
The quality of the ingredients is excellent and the taste of all items we have tried has been very good. This isn't world-class dining by a long stretch, but better than the Denny's alternative! Service is what you'd expect from a place where regulars are referred to by name and the overall value for your money (and time) is high!
If you can take a few minutes out of your day to enjoy this easy-going diner with horrible decor, I know you'll just love it!
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