The Rock Cafe

Big Rapids, MI · Buffet restaurant

Rating
4.4/5
★★★★☆ 4.4
Reviews
20
Rank in Big Rapids
#5
of 57 restaurants
City Percentile
71%
rating percentile
Address
The Rock Cafe, 1420 Knollview Dr, Big Rapids, MI 49307
Phone
(231) 591-2206
Status
Open · Closes 9 PM

The Rock Cafe is a restaurant located in Big Rapids, MI. It is one of 57 restaurants listed in Big Rapids. Its 4.4-star rating is above the Big Rapids city average of 4.1 stars. It ranks #5 among Big Rapids restaurants by combined rating and review volume. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About The Rock Cafe

The Rock Café is an all you care to eat marketplace concept on the beautiful campus of Ferris State University. The Rock Cafe offers fresh ingredients and made-to-order preparation. The Rock Café is open to the general public, as well as the student... More

Hours

Saturday7 AM–9 PM
SundayClosed
Monday7 AM–9 PM
Tuesday7 AM–9 PM
Wednesday7 AM–9 PM
Thursday7 AM–9 PM
Friday7 AM–9 PM

Customer Reviews

★☆☆☆☆ 1.0 Amber Williams · Mar 2026

I have never been to this restaurant before it was recommended first you have to know where you’re going in order to find it. It’s very hard to find I walk in and it’s $30 for two people to eat and there is no hostess to tell you anything I was lost. I was overwhelmed. I was confused. I’ve never been there so I did not know what to do. I had to go find a worker to ask how that works a lot of the food was gross. I had no idea what half the food even was and it did not taste good at all. I will not go back Nor will I ever recommend this restaurant to anybody not worth the $30 a big fat failure

★★★★★ 5.0 Jessica Skutt · Feb 2026

Everything was beyond excellent tasting. The burgers were a bit dry. I had a fantastic dinner here at the rock. It's my favorite spot to eat. Staff friendly , atmosphere peaceful and awesome. It's always a great time at the Rock Cafe.

★★★★★ 5.0 Denise Warren · Mar 2026

I always enjoy myself dining here. My granddaughter loves it. The students do the cooking and they do a great job. The price is right.

★★★★★ 5.0 Waan Wonder World · Jul 2022

Salad bar and Mongolian grilled are really good. The price is $13 dollar for lunch. We went yesterday around 3pm and it was not busy at all. Some of the food station are close at the time we were there and I guess those are for only breakfast time but overall I like it and will come back again.

★★★★★ 5.0 J · Nov 2025

I always hit up the Rock for brunch when I'm in town. Not a student but you will see plenty of people from the community there each time you go. Their made to order omelets are fantastic. Lunch and dinner are also good. Best restaurant on a college campus I've been to. Drink and desserts included, very clean and nice eating area.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Outdoor Seating ✓ Dine In ✓ Delivery ✓ Fireplace ✓ Great Coffee ✓ Great Dessert ✓ Sports ✓ Breakfast ✓ Lunch ✓ Dinner ✓ Solo Dining ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating ✓ All You Can Eat

Services

Buffet restaurantCafe

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