The Early Owl

Cuisines: Salads, Burgers, Breakfast

Address: 451 W Western Ave, Muskegon, MI 49440, USA

Breakfast Menu

Meals & Skillets

  • The Big Classic

    Enjoy two (2) eggs cooked to order, American fries, choice of sausage, bacon, or ham & toast. A flavor-packed start to your day!

  • Chorizo Skillet

    Collard greens, pepitas, goat cheese and two (2) eggs, cooked your way

  • Carnitas Skillet

    Tomato medley, fresh jalapenos, Muenster cheese, apricot chamoy, orange hollandaise and two (2) eggs

  • Farmers Skillet

    Ham, bacon, sausage gravy, sauteed onion, Cheddar cheese and two (2) eggs

  • Veggie Skillet

    Wilted spinach, roasted red peppers, tomato medley, cucumbers, pickled onion, Feta cheese and two (2) eggs

  • Corned Beef Skillet

    Sauteed onions, Swiss cheese, Russian dressing and two (2) eggs

Breakfast Burritos

  • Chorizo Burrito

    American fries, Muenster cheese, scrambled eggs and chipotle crema, smothered in queso and Pico de Gallo

  • Carnitas Burrito

    American fries, collard greens, guacamole, Muenster cheese and scrambled eggs smothered in queso and Pico de Gallo

  • Farmers Burrito

    Ham, bacon, sausage gravy, American fries, sauteed onion, Cheddar cheese and scrambled eggs, smothered in sausage gravy

  • Fried Chicken Burrito

    Sausage gravy, American fries, Cheddar cheese & scrambled eggs

  • Corned Beef Burrito

    American fries, sauteed onions, Swiss cheese, scrambled eggs and Russian dressing

Biscuits & Bennies

  • Biscuits & Gravy

    Flaky, fresh baked biscuits topped with award winning sausage gravy

  • Loaded Biscuits & Gravy

    Flaky, fresh baked biscuits topped with award winning sausage gravy, two (2) eggs, fried chicken, bacon, Cheddar cheese & sour cream

  • Traditional Bennie

    Two (2) poached eggs, sliced ham and hollandaise sauce with a sprinkle of fresh parsley. Served with a side of American fries.

  • Carnitas Bennie

    Two (2) poached eggs atop tender carnitas, topped with orange hollandaise and peach apricot chamoy sauce sprinkled with fresh parsley. Served with a side of American fries.

  • Veggie Bennie

    Poached eggs, veggie patties, wilted spinach, tomato & hollandaise sauce. Served with a side of American fries.

Griddle

  • French Toast

    Three (3) slices of brioche or cinnamon raisin bread, dusted with powdered sugar.

  • Bourbon Peach French Toast

    Brioche bread, bourbon peaches, caramel, streusel, candied pecans & whipped cream

  • Berry Cubed French Toast

    Brioche bread, three (3) berry compote, streusel & granola, dusted with powdered sugar

  • Buttermilk Pancake Stack

    Three (3) pancakes- Add blueberries, dark chocolate chunks or bananas for a $2.00 upcharge.

  • Chunky Monkey Pancakes

    Buttermilk pancake, dark chocolate chunks, banana, walnuts, marshmallow, chocolate & caramel syrup

  • Strawberry Swirl Pancake Stack

    Three (3) Buttermilk pancakes, fresh strawberries, jam, cream cheese icing, candied pecans & powdered sugar

Oats

  • Oatmeal

    Wholesome old-fashioned oats topped with bourbon peaches, brown sugar streusel, house-made granola & honey

  • Granola

    Our special blend baked in house. Served with vanilla yogurt & mixed berry compote.

Grandma's Cinnamon Rolls

  • Grandma's Cinnamon Rolls

    Made fresh daily! Limited quantities! Generously loaded with butter, cinnamon and brown sugar, frosted with a rich house-made cream cheese icing.

Little Owlets Breakfast

  • Kid's Mini Classic

    Two (2) eggs, American fries, choice of sausage, bacon or ham & toast

  • Kid's Pancakes

    Two (2) kid-sized pancakes, served with choice of bacon or sausage

  • Kid's Chunky Monkey Pancake

    Buttermilk pancake, dark chocolate chunks, banana, walnuts, marshmallow with chocolate and caramel syrup

Breakfast Sides

  • One (1) Egg

  • Side of Crispy Bacon

  • Side of Soft Bacon

  • Side of Sausage Patty

  • Side of Sliced Ham

  • Side of Candied Bacon

  • Side of Corned Beef

  • Side of Sourdough Toast

  • Side of Raisin/Cinnamon Toast

  • Side of Pumpernickel Rye Toast

  • Side of Gluten-Free Toast

  • Biscuit

    Flaky fresh biscuit

  • Pancake

    Buttermilk Pancake

  • Side of Whipped Maple Butter

  • Side of Apple Butter

  • Side of Fresh Strawberry Jam

  • Side of Cherry Jam

  • Fruit Cup

    Local, seasonal fresh fruit

  • Side of Gravy

  • Side of American Fries

  • Side of French Fries

  • Side of Sweet Potato Fries

  • Side of Truffle Fries

  • Side of Kettle Chips

Breakfast Beverages

  • Coffee

  • Latte

    Choose from one (1) of the following flavors: Caramel, Hazelnut and Vanilla

  • Hot Tea

  • Hot Chocolate

  • Hot Apple Cider

  • Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice

  • Orange Juice

  • Grapefruit Juice

  • Pineapple Juice

  • Tomato Juice

  • Cranberry Juice

  • Apple Juice

  • White Milk

  • Chocolate Milk

  • Strawberry Milk

  • Red Bull

  • Coke

  • Diet Coke

  • Detroit City Soda- Cherry Coke

  • Detroit City Soda- Cream Soda

  • Detroit City Soda- Dr. P

  • Detroit City Soda- Ginger Ale

  • Detroit City Soda- Ginger Beer

  • Detroit City Soda- Lemon Lime

  • Lemonade

  • Detroit City Soda- Root Beer

  • Detroit City Soda- Tiger Ade

    Detroit City Soda's take on a blue sports drink

  • House Made Iced Unsweet Tea

  • House Made Iced Sweet Tea

  • House Made Cherry Lemonade

  • House Made Limeade

  • Arnold Palmer

Dutch Babies Menu

Dutch Babies

  • Bourbon Peach Dutch Baby

    Bourbon peaches, whipped cream, streusel and house made granola, dusted with powdered sugar

  • Mixed Berry Dutch Baby

    Mixed berry compote, fresh whipped cream, fresh berries and streusel, dusted with powdered sugar

  • BLT Dutch Baby

    Pesto, shredded lettuce, candied bacon, two (2) eggs, tomato medley, burrata and balsamic glaze

  • Southwest Dutch Baby

    Chorizo, sauteed onions, roasted red peppers, two (2) eggs, chipotle crema, Pico de Gallo and Muenster cheese

Lunch & Dinner Menu

Shareables

  • Chips & Guacamole

  • Chips & Salsa

  • Chips & Chorizo con Queso

  • Nachos

    Tortilla chips, queso, shredded lettuce, Pico de Gallo, tomato medley, avocado, red onion and fresh jalapenos topped with cilantro & Muenster cheese

  • Brussels Sprouts

    Onion bacon jam, balsamic aioli, pickled onion & sesame seeds

  • Smoked Wings

    Choose from: dry rub, buffalo or habanero mustard, served with celery and your choice of ranch or Bleu cheese dip

  • Truffle Fries

    French fries tossed with truffle aioli, green onion and Asiago cheese. Served with a side of lemon pepper aioli.

  • Gravy Fries

    French fries, sausage gravy, bacon, Cheddar cheese, sour cream & Pico de Gallo

  • Veggie Cakes

    Three (3) cakes on a bed of spinach, pickled onions, avocado & balsamic glaze

  • Corned Beef Eggrolls

    Three (3) rolls, corned beef, Swiss cheese, cream cheese and sauerkraut, deep fried. Served with Russian dressing.

Soup

  • Tomato Soup

    Made with ripe tomatoes, this soup is rich, velvety and bursting with flavor. Topped with croutons & Muenster cheese

  • French Onion Soup

    A savory broth made from slow-cooked caramelized onions, creating a deep and sweet flavor profile. Topped with croutons & Provolone cheese

  • Soup of the Day

Salads

  • Michigan Cobb Salad

    Chopped lettuce, bacon, ham, turkey, eggs, tomato medley, avocado, Michigan dried cherries, Bleu cheese & croutons. Served with house-made ranch dressing. A classic balance of freshness and heartiness!

  • Berry Spinach Salad

    Spinach, fresh strawberries and blueberries, red onions, goat cheese, candied pecans and avocado served with an apricot vinaigrette dressing.

  • Caesar Salad

    Romaine lettuce, croutons and Asiago cheese, tossed with Caesar dressing

  • Za'atar Feta Salad

    Za'atar crusted Feta cheese, mixed greens, cucumber, tomato medley and pickled onion, served with a garlic vinaigrette & Tzatziki

  • Salmon Salad

    Teriyaki glazed salmon, served hot or cold, on dressed spinach, avocado, cucumber, pickled onion, pineapple, goat cheese and pepitas

Specialty Handhelds

  • Apple Bacon Melt

    Carnitas, onion jam, apple butter, Muenster cheese, candied bacon and fresh jalapenos. Served on a baguette.

  • Cuban Handheld

    Carnitas, sliced ham, candied bacon, pickles, Swiss cheese & brown mustard. Served on a baguette.

  • Reuben Handheld

    Corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, pickles and Russian dressing. Served on toasted marbled rye.

  • C.B.L.T

    Candied bacon, shredded lettuce, tomato medley, pesto, mayo and balsamic glaze. Served on toasted sourdough.

Classic Handhelds

  • BLT Handheld

    Bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayo on toasted sourdough

  • Club Handheld

    Turkey, ham, bacon, Provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato & mayo on toasted sourdough

  • Grilled Cheese Handheld

    Blend of three (3) cheeses on toasted sourdough. Pair your Grilled Cheese with a cup of our Tomato Soup!

  • Chicken Wrap

    Chicken salad with walnuts & cherries, romaine lettuce and red onion, wrapped in a flour tortilla then grilled.

  • Ham Swiss Melt

    Thick-cut ham, Swiss cheese, house-made pickles & maple Dijon mustard. Served on toasted sourdough.

  • Quesadilla

    Muenster cheese, avocado, pickled onions & Pico de Gallo. Served with a side of guacamole and sour cream.

Burgers & Smash Taco Burgers

  • Michigan Cherry Burger/Smash Burger Tacos

    Beef, candied bacon, White Cheddar cheese, lettuce, cherry jam, red onions & mayo

  • Truffle Bacon Burger/Smash Burger Tacos

    Beef, Provolone cheese, bacon, pickled onions, lemon pepper aioli & shredded lettuce tossed in truffle oil.

  • Classic Burger/Smash Burger Tacos

    Perfectly cooked burger patty topped with melty American cheese, crisp lettuce, ripe tomato and fresh onion for a classic and satisfying burger experience

  • Bacon Burger/Smash Burger Tacos

    Beef, American cheese, bacon, pickle, sweet onion, tomato, lettuce, Russian dressing & sesame seeds

  • Gyro Burger/Smash Burger Tacos

    Beef, red onions, tomato, shredded lettuce, olives, cucumber, Tzatziki sauce and Feta cheese.

  • Mushroom Swiss Burger/Smash Burger Tacos

    Beef, sauteed mushrooms and onions, Swiss cheese and balsamic aioli

Dinner Entrees

  • Salmon Entree

    Teriyaki glazed salmon, wild rice, Brussels sprouts flash fried with teriyaki vinaigrette, roasted red peppers & bacon. Topped with cucumber, pickled onion & balsamic glaze.

  • Smoky Meatloaf

    Smoky meatloaf seared and slathered in sauce, mashed potatoes and green beans

  • Five Cheese Tortellini

    Ricotta, Parmesan, Mozzarella, Mascarpone and Romano cheese tortellini, covered in a healthy helping of rich tomato sauce, medley & mushrooms. Served with a side chef salad and three (3) Mediterranean crostinis

Little Owlets Lunch/Dinner Menu

  • Kid's Grilled Cheese

    Sourdough & American cheese

  • Kid's Chicken Tenders

    Three (3) tenders served with dipping sauce of your choice

  • Kid's Cheeseburger

    Beef patty, brioche bun & American cheese

Desserts

  • Key Lime Pie

    Smooth, sweet and creamy filling with graham cracker crust & whipped cream

Lunch/Dinner Beverages

Side Dressings/Sauces

  • Sour Cream

  • Ranch Dip

  • Bleu Cheese

  • Russian Dressing

  • Ranch Dressing

  • Bleu Cheese Dressing

  • Apricot Vinaigrette

  • Garlic Expression

  • Tzatziki Sauce

  • Caesar Dressing

  • Chipotle Crema

  • Pesto

  • Mayo

  • Apricot Chutney

  • Brown Mustard

  • Maple Dijon

  • Barbeque Sauce

  • Hot Spicy Mustard