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Ida Red's Cottage

4.4 ★ · 523 reviews on Google · $$

Closed now · 645 Water St, Saugatuck, MI 49453

Ida Red's Cottage is a breakfast spot at 645 Water St in Saugatuck, MI, serving breakfast and lunch since 1986. Its warm, homey setting has a casual, cozy feel, with covered outdoor seating as well as indoor seating. Breakfast is a particular focus, and brunch, lunch, and dessert are also available. The offerings include coffee, comfort food, small plates, vegetarian options, and healthy choices. Both counter service and table service are listed, along with dine-in and takeout. The restaurant welcomes families, children, and LGBTQ guests, and is popular with tourists and suitable for solo dining. High chairs are available, and the entrance, parking, restroom, and seating are listed as wheelchair accessible. Free street parking is an option. Expect that there is usually a wait; reservations are not accepted. Delivery is not available. Ida Red's Cottage has a Google rating of 4.4 from 523 reviews.

Ida Red's Cottage

Know before you go

  • Breakfast and lunch since 1986
  • Warm, homey atmosphere
  • Covered outdoor seating
  • Notable coffee
  • Vegetarian and comfort-food options
  • Reviewers often praise the service (1 mentions)
  • Reviewers often praise the food (1 mentions)
  • Reviewers often praise the wait (1 mentions)

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  • good food, great service, adorable environment, great place for locals and out of town visitors. Indoor and outdoor seating- open year round. — Google, 5★, September 25, 2026
  • While this is a great breakfast place with amazing home baked muffins, we were very disappointed to arrive this morning to find it closed for the season after Labor Day for the first time in the 1… — Google, 5★, September 10, 2026

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