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The average evaluation for Balk Cafe is 4.1, which means that the customers have a very high opinion of this restaurant.

What CJ G likes about Balk Cafe:
This was such a pleasant experience! We enjoyed a date day at the park and were just getting hungry in the afternoon. We opted for the cafe after we saw their posted menu with a burnt ends mac and cheese. So we went for the mac and cheese and they let us combine the jalapeños from the other option with it so good! What really knocked our socks off was the lentil shawarma. The lentils were so flavorful and the whole d... View all feedback.

What William B doesn't like about Balk Cafe:
Like the Gardens, the Balk Cafe was not a great fit for our kids the pizza had a strange sawdusty quality, the mac and cheese was strongly flavored with smoked gouda, even the PB J was a little ambitious. The sandwiches and salads for grownups are pretty good, though. I wouldn't come here for the food, but I've done plenty worse at plenty a museum cafe. View all feedback.

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4.1 ★ from 8 reviews
katy-c-fern905
06.05.2024 - 06:56

The James Shirley Balk Cafe is a very nice option for lunch on site at Frederik Meijer Gardens Sculpture Park. The menu changes a bit seasonally but on my most...

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j-b-dog67
06.05.2024 - 06:56

What a fantastic vibe.

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The current list of dishes may be expanded on site to include seasonal specialties and weekly recommendations. In addition to a variety of dishes, the menu also offers a variety of beverages and typical house dishes. Additionally, the list of dishes also takes into account dishes and ingredients that have been commendably highlighted by guests, even if these have not yet been listed.

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