Backwater Cafe & Catering

About

Breakfast & Brunch, American (Traditional)

Price Range : Under $10 ($)

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    Yelp rating
    3.5 stars

Location

Adress: 109 Riverside Dr, Lowell, MI 49331

Phone: (616) 897-6370

Work Hours

Mon 5:00 am-3:00 pm
Tue 5:00 am-3:00 pm
Wed 5:00 am-3:00 pm
Thu 5:00 am-7:30 pm
Fri 5:00 am-7:30 pm
Sat 5:00 am-7:30 pm
Sun 5:00 am-3:00 pm

Business info

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    Health Score
    77 out of 100
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    Takes Reservations
    No
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    Delivery
    No
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    Take-out
    Yes
  • credit_card
    Accepts Credit Cards
    Yes
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    Good For
    Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch
  • local_parking
    Parking
    Street
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    Bike Parking
    Yes
  • accessibility
    Good for Kids
    Yes
  • group
    Good for Groups
    Yes
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    Noise Level
    Quiet
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    Alcohol
    No
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    Outdoor Seating
    No
  • wifi
    Wi-Fi
    No
  • tv
    Has TV
    Yes
  • fastfood
    Caters
    Yes

Reviews

  • Jeanna T.

    star star star star star 20 July 2026

    Love this great little diner.
    Been coming here for over thirty years
    Never been disappointed

  • Megean C.

    star star_border star_border star_border star_border 4 July 2026

    Poor service. Cramped space. Food ok. The bathrooms have to be in serious health code violations. I will never go back.

  • Sheila J.

    star star star_border star_border star_border 2 July 2026

    Meh, I've experienced much better. I think there are people out there that would give 3 stars due to the fact its cheap and the food isn't great, but it isn't horrible either. I'm only giving two stars because I know my 12 year old son could have made a better omelet and french toast. Potatoes were very greasy. This place is very outdated and the bathrooms and enterence was very dirty.  Service was a little slow, she was more interested in the table of men whom got plenty of refills on coffee and I had to ask twice for one.  I won't be back and I would not recommend. If you want cheap go to Mcdonalds it's much better. And I'm sure Lowell has other restaurants that have much better breakfast. I will be trying somewhere else the next time I'm eating in Lowell.

  • Tabitha B.

    star star star star_border star_border 2 July 2026

    Food and service was ok, my omlet was a little under cooked so it was kinda runny inside. The servers seemed to be a bit scatter brained and all over the place, even after the morning rush had cleared. The kitchen chatter didn't seem very appropriate considering the kitchen is wide open for everyone to hear everything being discussed very loudly.

  • Veronica K.

    star star star star star_border 27 June 2026

    This place has great food and generous portions.  Crazy inexpensive prices, fun staff.  The place could use work but makes up for it with charm and great food.

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