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Blue Cow Cafe

119 N Michigan Ave, Big Rapids, MI 49307-1401
231-796-0100
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Ranked #2 of 14 restaurants in Big Rapids
4.5 of 5 stars 40 Reviews
Good for: Romantic, Groups, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations
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Good for: Romantic, Groups, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012 via mobile

We've dined at The Blue Cow several times...always enjoyed the mussels and the entries are always perfect with a changing menu you explore food otherwise never tasted in northern Michigan.

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Reed City, Michigan
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

I love the BLT sandwich that they offer during lunch. Get it with the egg. Its great..

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Morley, Michigan
Senior Contributor
25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2012

The food we've tried has been good, but there isn't a huge selection.

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Big Rapids, Michigan
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2012

Great food and groovy art--Chuck and Connie rjun a top notch affair!!

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Canadian Lakes, MI
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2012

This restaurant is excellent. We are very lucky to have such a great restaurant in our little town.

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Smyrna, Tennessee
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 December 2011

Its a little pricey, but well worth it. A really great night spot with good locally-brewed craft beers, some very good steaks and a pork chop that is a big slice of heaven! A good spot for late night meals and laid back service. A touch of fomality, but a welcoming place for anyone!

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Denver, CO
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 December 2011

Was in Big Rapids for work (for the birst time) and I always try to find a local restaurant to eat at. I drove downtown and stumpled on to this place. The decor was stylish. The food was VERY good, priced between $12 and $30. I started with a cup of tomatoe soup that was delicous, creamy with big chunks... More

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Farmington Hills, Michigan
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 September 2011

We each chose sandwiches for lunch. I ordered the tuna melt and my husband ordered the BLT with avocado. Both were amazing! Go here!

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Howard City, Michigan
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 September 2011
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Our first visit to the Blue Cow earlier this year was not a real good experience but we could tell it deserved another chance. Most of our dissatisfaction was with the server, however there were a few food issues too. The Blueberry Blue Cheese Salad was lackluster and the meager vegetables were not cooked properly. We returned last night and,... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 August 2011

We never get disappointed and have tried almost everything on the menu. I love going to good places to eat and this is one of my all time favorites.

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