The Mason Jar Cafe

There are very few restaurants that deserve 5 stars every single time you going but The Mason Jar is one of them!

Each time we visit family, a meal here is top of the agenda. The menu is thoughtful and well-curated sourcing ingredients from local farms and vendors. The quality and consistency of the food is excellent.

It’s very busy year-round but especially in the summer given the location near the lake communities that draw people from Chicago and other drivable cities. So, we use the online “wait in line” feature which keeps you updated on your place in line via text.

If you have breakfast vs. lunch debates in your party, this is a great spot because the menu is deep in both categories. We love the pancakes, quiche, salads, coffee, crab cakes … and more!

If you’re anywhere nearby, it’s worth the wait!

Food: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Atmosphere: 5/5.

Mason Jar Cafe is a gem in the Benton Harbor's Art District. What a cozy, beautiful vibe in the city! I love the bricks, decor, and rustic look the restaurant has. The service is AMAZING! I appreciate the recommendations and knowledge of the menu the servers have. ❤ I appreciate the clean and neat atmosphere. The food was really GOOD! There's an appreciation of the listed local food sources they use from the area. The attention to detail is spot on, the eccentric flavors are on point, and the chef knows how to cook a great meal. Overall, you'll love the area, the vibe, and the food!

This restaurant is going to become a permenant stop anytime I'm traveling to and from Detroit and Chicago. I absolutely adore the community, small town vibe of this lovely rustic restaurant! The menu is a well-thought curated food-splosion utilizing ingredients from local artisans creating delectable dishes such as cinnamon brioche stuffed with marscapone cheese topped with berry compote to classic American standards such as fried eggs, toast, and bacon. Also, be sure to sample one of their seasonal cocktails! If I could give more than 5 stars, I would!

Stopped in for lunch and am sure glad I did. We ordered one of the quiche specials with crab and the jalapeño sausage egg scramble. They both were delicious and so full of flavor. The crab quiche was like a giant crab cake full of crab and very rich. The scramble’s potatoes were nice and crispy and I loved the flavor mix with the sausage, egg, and cheese. The rye bread was also good. We found out that their breads are all from Bit of Swiss which is a major plus.

I love hot sauce and they offered two. The one I chose was so good and had great heat and flavor which isn’t always true of quite spicy sauces.

There were tons on the menu I want to try and we for sure will be back.

Wonderful use of an old automotive space. Amazing food! Our waitress was friendly and personable. Attentive without being obnoxious about it. The corned beef in the hash is super flavorful, just the right amount of spice in the hash. Pancakes are the thickest pancakes I have ever seen, legitimately a half inch thick, or more. Plenty of capers came with the lox and ciabatta.
Even with a fairly full house the wait for our food was not excessive. It is a little loud (nothing to dampen the noise) but we could easily carry on a conversation without speaking loudly

This place is just so lovely. The food is delicious, the drinks are made perfectly, and the service is always so friendly. I posted a picture of the goat cheese grits with scrambled eggs, but it was already half eaten. 😂

Stopped in for a quick lunch while on the road. They were closing in the next 30 minutes but welcomed us in and we were seated immediately. Still plenty of people enjoying their meal.

I had the Farmer’s Market Salad (+ chicken) with a cold brew. Both were delicious! They have a huge menu, lots of specials, and seem to do a great job with everything.

The space is massive and seems like it would be really fun in the summer when they can open up the windows.

Would definitely go back if I am in the area.

This place did not disappoint! Such a unique vibe and a menu that dances on the tongue! It's 30 minutes out of our way tomorrow but I want to come back again! This is the type of place you dream of after your vacation ends and can't wait to go back just for breakfast!

Worth the wait. Popular place. We dined outside and the breeze was lovely. Service was kind of slow and the prices online are outdated. Everything is much more expensive. But overall the food was good. 👍

This was my second time at The Mason Jar. We had 7 in our group and everyone loved it. The food is awesome! They care about the ingredients and the staff is all very friendly. This place is a gem if you appreciate things done right and great flavors.

Hands down the BEST quiche I’ve ever had! If you have a chance to grab breakfast here, I highly recommend it—everything is so yummy!

This was my first time in a long time having breakfast in a restaurantethat actually offers real, organic food in every single ítem.
orange juice, apple juice, bacon, organic eggs, veggies and fruits. The "Real Thing". Pet Friendly and families with kids friendly. There is no kids menu but you can order portions of the things you want. Ex: 1 panckacke, 1 egg, etc.
I really liked the food concept they have, the athmosphere is clean and relaxed.

Amazing place serving organic local food. I love the huevos rancheros and French toast!

Cute place! Excellent service and the food so yummy! I had the Huevos Rancheros.

Pure perfection! Delicious food, we got brunch and iced coffees. The atmosphere is relaxing and fun. The bathrooms are super clean. The staff was all helpful and friendly. Overall a wonderful experience and we will be back next time we are in the area.

Absolutely loved this little restaurant. Food was delicious and the place is charming. We’ll definitely be back. Worth the hour drive from Indiana.

This is a nice little gem in Benton Harbor. The food here is fabulous and you get a hearty helping as well, so you don't go away hungry. The coffee here is one of the best.

Great breakfast and lunch spot. I would strongly recommend the Lox and Ciabatta if you are looking for a classic bagel with salmon. The presentation alone is wonderful and the smoked salmon is delicious. I love how it comes with only the separate fresh ingredients as you are meant to build your own how you like it. I also recommend the corned beef hash and any special of the day. Probably my favorite breakfast spot.

If you are in this area and do not go here, YOU ARE MAKING A BIG MISTAKE. This was honestly one of my most decadent, fresh, and satisfying meals I have ever eaten. It is 100% farm to table and locally sourced - you can tell in the flavor. Salt and pepper not even needed. We took our server’s suggestion (who was darling) and she did not steer us wrong. I may make the three hour drive simply to go here again.

Wow, what a great place. Usually you find great coffee but so-so food. Not here! Everything was top notch. I've been looking for a good Huevos Rancheros since a trip to Texas and the Mason Jar hit the nail on the head. Our Servers recommendations were spot on and very appreciated.