The Bistro – French
The Bistro serves as a sun-drenched sanctuary for morning rituals, where the comforting hum of a bustling kitchen and the sweet aroma of griddled butter fill the air. Golden stacks of fluffy pancakes and thick-cut French toast share the stage with hearty, protein-packed scrambles and savory breakfast burritos, all crafted to provide a soulful start to the day. Whether tucked into a cozy corner with a steaming mug of coffee or enjoying a loaded breakfast sandwich, guests find a timeless, neighborhood warmth in every elevated classic.
1900 North US-31 Highway, Petoskey MI 49770 https://thebistropetoskey.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: French
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, nut-free, keto, low-carb, vegetarian, gluten-free, vegan, dairy-free, pescatarian, diabetic, sugar-free, mediterranean, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, whole30, atkins, south-beach, high-fiber, anti-inflammatory, weight-watchers, clean-eating, low-cholesterol, gerd, dash-sodium-reduced, volumetrics, tlc, detox, raw-food, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, aip, candida, lectin-free, mayo-clinic, macrobiotic, slow-carb, pegan
Currently closed
Hours
- Tuesday - Friday
- 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Saturday
- 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners rave about the satisfying portions and perfectly crispy dishes, highlighting the high quality and texture of the meal. Celebrated for its comfortable and inviting setting, the experience is further elevated by warm, knowledgeable service from attentive staff who guide guests through the menu with ease. Reviewers highlight the
Menu
Traditional Breakfasts
- The Original - $13.95: Two eggs, choice of sausage, bacon, or ham, hashbrowns, choice of toast, 2 pancakes, or 2 french toast, and coffee Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- #1 French Toast - $11.95: 2 slices of french toast, choice of sausage, bacon, or ham, and coffee Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- #2 Two Eggs - $10.95: Two eggs with hashbrowns, toast, and coffee Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- #3 Short Stack Pancakes - $11.95: Two pancakes with sausage, bacon, or ham, and coffee Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- #4 Baked Morning Glory Oatmeal - $10.95: Steel cut and old fashioned oats baked with dried cranberries, apple, orange, carrot, and spices, served with maple syrup and coffee Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- #5 Two Eggs with Meat - $11.95: Two eggs with sausage or bacon, toast, and coffee Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- #8 Two Eggs Deluxe - $13.95: Two eggs, 2 sausage, 2 bacon, toast, or 2 pancakes, or 2 French toast, and coffee Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Breakfast Handhelds
- Breakfast Burrito - $11.95: Two scrambled eggs, hashbrowns, onions, peppers, choice of meat, and choice of cheese in a 12-inch tortilla Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Ultimate Breakfast Sandwich - $11.95: Large toasted english muffin, 2 eggs scrambled with ham, bacon, and sausage, choice of cheese, served with hashbrowns Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Ultimate Veggie Sandwich - $11.95: Avocado-goat cheese spread, organic arugula, red onion, tomato, 1 egg scrambled, on a large toasted english muffin with curried vinaigrette, served with hashbrowns Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Three Egg Omelets
- Greek Omelet - $12.95: Spinach, tomato, oregano, feta Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Candida
- Vegetarian Omelet - $12.95: Onion, tomato, fresh mushrooms, green pepper, mozzarella Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach
- Asparagus & Cheese Omelet - $12.95: Fresh asparagus, swiss cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Pa Maxwell’s Omelet - $13.95: Ham, onion, green pepper, american cheese and hashbrowns on the inside Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Western Omelet - $12.95: Ham, onion, green pepper Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Candida
- Meat Lover’s Omelet - $15.95: Ham, bacon, sausage, cheddar cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Stuffed Ham Omelet - $13.95: Diced onion, ham, american cheese, hashbrowns, and sour cream inside Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
Breakfast Skillets with Gravy
- Country Skillet - $11.95: Scrambled eggs with fresh bell pepper, onion, sausage gravy over hash browns Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Garden Skillet - $11.95: Scrambled eggs, bell pepper, onion, tomato, spinach, mushroom, sausage gravy over hash browns Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Camper’s Mess - $13.95: Scrambled eggs, diced ham, onions, cheddar cheese, sausage gravy over hash browns Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Meat Lover’s Skillet - $14.95: Scrambled eggs, bacon, ham, sausage, gravy over hash browns Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Corned Beef Skillet - $15.95: Scrambled eggs, slow-roasted premium corned beef, gravy over hash browns Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
Pancakes & French Toast
- Special Cakes of the Week - $11.95: Weekly flavor with bacon or sausage Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Single Stack Pancake - $5.95: One buttermilk pancake Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Short Stack Pancakes - $7.95: Two buttermilk pancakes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Full Stack Pancakes - $9.95: Three buttermilk pancakes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Stuffed French Toast - $9.95: Two slices of french toast stuffed with cream cheese fruit blend, served with vanilla syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- French Toast (3 slices) - $8.95: Three slices of traditional french toast Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Cinnamon Swirl French Toast - $9.95: Three thick slices of cinnamon swirl bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Burgers & Dogs
- Bistro Burger - $13.95: 1/3 pound grilled Angus ground beef, lettuce, tomato, onion, chips, and pickles Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- BBQ Bacon Burger - $15.95: Mabs’ BBQ Sauce, thick cut bacon, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onion, chips, and pickles Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Chili Cheese Burger - $15.95: Open faced, housemade chili, onion, cheese, chips, and pickles Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Patty Melt - $13.95: Angus beef, grilled onions, swiss, grilled swirl rye, chips, and pickles Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Jumbo Dog - $7.95: 1/4 pound all beef grilled hot dog, chips, and pickles Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Chili Dog - $10.95: Grilled hot dog, housemade chili, onion, cheese, chips, and pickles Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Lunch Sandwiches
- Chicken Caesar Wrap - $11.95: Crispy or grilled chicken, romaine, caesar dressing, parmesan Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Chicken Sandwich - $12.95: Grilled chicken breast, lettuce, tomato, onion, Mabs’ Bistro sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Reuben - $15.95: Shaved corned beef, sauerkraut, swiss, marble rye, 1000 island dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Carolina Reuben - $13.95: Sliced turkey, coleslaw, swiss, marble rye, 1000 island dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Tuna Crunch Melt - $11.95: Housemade tuna salad, nacho cheese chips, grilled flour tortilla, cheddar Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Turkey or Tuna Sandwich - $11.95: Turkey or tuna on 9-grain bread, lettuce, tomato, onion, swiss Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Avocado BLT - $12.95: Bacon, lettuce, tomato, avocado-cheese spread, mayo, choice of toast Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Lunch Entrees
- Shrimp Plate (1/4 lb) - $12.95: Lightly breaded shrimp, french fries, coleslaw, cocktail sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Shrimp Plate (1/2 lb) - $15.95: Lightly breaded shrimp, french fries, coleslaw, cocktail sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Chicken Tender Plate (2-piece) - $11.95: White meat tenders, french fries, coleslaw, BBQ or ranch Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Chicken Tender Plate (4-piece) - $14.95: White meat tenders, french fries, coleslaw, BBQ or ranch Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Soups & Salads
- Soup of the Day (Cup) - $4.95: Served with crackers Dietary tags: Volumetrics
- Soup of the Day (Bowl) - $6.95: Served with crackers Dietary tags: Volumetrics
- Chorizo Chili (Cup) - $4.95: Old family recipe Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Volumetrics
- Chorizo Chili (Bowl) - $6.95: Old family recipe Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Volumetrics
- House Salad - $6.95: Mixed greens, tomato, carrots, red onion, choice of dressing Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan
- Caesar Salad - $6.95: Romaine, caesar dressing, parmesan, croutons Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Fresh Fruit Plate - $12.95: Fresh berries and fruit with yogurt or cottage cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Weight-Watchers, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Fiesta Chicken Salad - $12.95: Grilled chicken, black bean and corn salsa, mixed greens, romaine, chipotle dressing, pepper jack Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, High-Fiber, Volumetrics
Sides & Add-ons
- Larry’s Oatmeal - $6.95: With blueberries and pecans Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Hot Cereal - $5.95: Cream of wheat or oats Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Ham Steak or Sausage - $3.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, Carnivore, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Side of Bacon (3) - $4.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Paleo, Diabetic, Atkins, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Cheesy Grits - $3.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Fresh Hash Browns - $3.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free
- Sausage Gravy - $4.95: Featuring Plath’s Country Style Sausage
- One Egg - $1.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Low-Sodium, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Side of Toast (2) - $3.95: Choice of 9-grain, rye, white, sourdough, cinnamon swirl, raisin, bagel, or english muffin Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol
Beverages
- Coffee, Tea, or Hot Cocoa - $2.5
- Milk or Chocolate Milk - $2.5: 2% Milk
- Northwoods Soda - $2.5
- Fruit Juice (Small) - $1.95: Orange, apple, tomato, or grape
- Fruit Juice (Large) - $2.95: Orange, apple, tomato, or grape
- Water & Lemon - $0.5