Dinner in Spring Lake at Village Baker

Village Baker is more than a bakery. If you are looking for dinner Spring Lake MI, our full-service restaurant brings together hearty entrées, scratch bakery roots, burgers, sandwiches, salads, grain bowls, pizza options, and a full bar in one familiar Spring Lake gathering place.

That matters because many guests know Village Baker for pretzels, breads, pastries, and daytime café visits, but dinner is part of the experience too. Whether you are meeting friends after work, taking family out for a relaxed evening meal, or looking for a place where one table can order both comfort food and lighter options, our dinner menu gives you several ways to enjoy the night.

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Dinner Dishes With Bakery Roots

Dinner at Village Baker leans warm, satisfying, and a little unexpected. The current dinner menu includes house-made crab cakes, German meatballs, spinach artichoke dip, grilled tenderloin medallions, pork schnitzel, fried chicken and Liege waffles, and several spaetzle dishes.

Because Village Baker began with strong bakery craft, dinner here does not feel disconnected from the rest of the business. Pretzel sandwiches, bakery-made items, hearty plates, and full restaurant service all sit under the same roof. For guests comparing dinner restaurants Spring Lake, that combination makes Village Baker a useful choice when a group wants variety without leaving town.

Juicy grilled steak served with mashed potatoes and vegetable garnish.

Appetizers

Crab Cakes

Three house-made crab cakes seared and served on a bed of greens with a chipotle lemon pepper aioli drizzle.

Deep-Fried Pickles

Dill pickles breaded, deep fried and served with red pepper aioli sauce.

German Meatballs

Five 100% ground beef meatballs oven roasted in a creamy mushroom and caper sauce. Garnished with chopped fresh parsley

Spinach & Artichoke Dip

Spinach, artichoke, and a blend of cheeses oven-broiled and served with several crisp, buttery crostini for dipping.

Baked Brie

Brie with walnuts and pistachios wrapped in phyllo dough. Topped with cherry honey compote

Prosciutto Crostini

Herbed Boursin cheese, roasted tomato and red pepper Romesco, prosciutto, shaved Pecorino Romano, Micro arugula

Shrimp & Scallop Croquettes

with warm German slaw and lemon, and roasted garlic vinaigrette

Soups

Soup of the Day

Salads

Blackened Steak Salad

Blackened 4 oz beef tenderloin on spinach with heirloom grape tomatoes, red onions, gorgonzola and jalapeno cheddar croutons with your choice of dressing.

Baker’s Wife Salad

Red beets, fresh strawberries, diced cucumbers, sunflower seeds, goat cheese and sweet potatoes on a bed of mixed greens with a creamy balsamic vinaigrette

Seared Salmon Salad

4 oz seared Atlantic Bay of Fundy salmon, blanched green beans, toasted hazelnuts, mixed greens, fresh basil, Pecorino Romano cheese and grape tomatoes with a balsamic reduction drizzle and red wine vinaigrette. Entree size only

Southwest Salad

Diced avocado, black beans, sweet corn, red peppers, green peppers, heirloom grape tomatoes and toasted chili-dusted pumpkin seeds on a bed of mixed greens and sprinkled with smoked gouda cheese.

House Salad

Tomato, cucumber, red onion and pretzel croutons on mixed greens with your choice of dressing

Grilled Chicken Salad

6 oz grilled chicken breast, diced cucumbers, olive blend, red and green peppers, tomatoes, red onion and feta on mixed greens with red wine vinaigrette. Entree size only.

Caesar Salad

Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, shredded Parmesan cheese, croutons

Feijoada Brazilian Stew

The always-available signature soup with three meats, white and black beans, potatoes, carrots and onions; contains nuts and cocoa. Soup bowls include a dinner roll.

Grain Bowls

Israeli Grain Bowl with Salmon

Israeli Couscous, apricots, green onions, pistachios, lemon zest and lemon rosemary cream drizzle

Aztec Grain Bowl with Salmon

Aztec Bowl Grain Blend (Red rice, brown rice, split peas, amaranth) tossed with butternut squash, pomegranate seeds, arugula, and feta cheese with a mustard vinaigrette

Mediterranean Grain Bowl with Chicken

Grilled chicken breast, Israeli couscous, baby chickpeas, tri-colored orzo, quinoa, heirloom grape tomatoes, roasted red beets, asparagus, fresh basil, green onions, balsamic reduction, and feta cheese.

Wild Rice Grain Bowl with Chicken

Wild rice, red and white quinoa, barley and wheat berries, walnuts, kale, Brussels sprouts, julienned broccoli, radicchio, dried cranberries, lemon zest, and mushroom broth

Burgers & Sandwiches

Classic Burger

Ground chuck patty, lettuce tomato, onion, mustard, mayo and ketchup served on a grilled pretzel bun, classic white bun, or jalapeno cheddar bun

Mushroom Burger

Ground chuck patty with a grilled marinated portobello mushroom, melted swiss, sauteed onions and mayo

Reuben Sandwich

Corned beef or turkey, 1000 island, sauerkraut or coleslaw, and swiss on rye. Combo: Half sandwich and cup of soup

Pastrami Pretzel Sandwich

Grilled pastrami, Mrs. Dog’s mustard, swiss cheese, and sweet-hot pickles grilled on a pretzel bun

Veggie Black Bean Burger

Vegetable black bean patty served with lettuce, tomato, and lemon pepper chipotle aioli on a jalapeno cheddar bun.

Blackened Chicken Sandwich

Blackened 6 oz chicken breast with leaf lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, and lemon pepper chipotle aioli on a jalapeno cheddar bun

Tuna Melt

Grilled tuna salad and melted swiss with tomato and lettuce on grilled cranberry walnut bread. Combo: half sandwich, cup of soup

Turkey Bacon Bruschetta

Grilled Turkey, house-made Boursin cheese, arugula and pomodoro on San Francisco sourdough Combo: Half sandwich, cup of soup

California Club Sandwich

Turkey, avocado, tomato, lettuce, mayo, and bacon on San Francisco sourdough (not grilled)

Patty Melt

Ground chuck patty with thousand island dressing, swiss cheese, and caramelized onions on marbled rye bread, grilled

Steak Sandwich

Marinated and grilled sliced Sirloin on ciabatta with mayonnaise and pepper slaw

Blackened Grouper Sandwich

on white bun with remoulade

Veggie Sandwich

Sliced Roma tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, arugula, and dill mayo on ciabatta

Entrées

Blackened Grouper

Blackened Grouper on black bean dirty rice with creole sauce

Fried Chicken and Waffle

Three fried chicken strips and three liege waffles served with our locally sourced maple syrup or homemade sausage gravy

Grilled Sirloin w/Hummus & Vegetable

Marinated sirloin grilled and thinly sliced served with hummus, tomato cucumber salad, cucumber sauce, and grilled flatbread

Grilled Tenderloin Medallions

Two 4 oz beef tenderloin medallions grilled with a wild mushroom cream sauce, steamed or sauteed vegetable medley, and mashed potatoes

Pistachio-Crusted Cod

Baked wild-caught pacific cod with pistachio, lemon zest, Dijon mustard, and pretzel breadcrumb crust served with grilled asparagus, balsamic drizzle, and sweet potato couscous

Pork Ribeye

Grilled pork ribeye on a bed of grits with red chimichurri

Pork Schnitzel

Two breaded and seared pork cutlets served with sauteed or steamed vegetable medley, your choice of mashed potatoes or homemade spaetzle noodles and lemon wedge or mushroom gravy

Roasted Cauliflower

Roasted Cauliflower, spinach, and heirloom tomatoes in lemon caper vinaigrette

Shrimp & Grits

Meatball Spaetzle

German Meatballs in a mushroom and caper cream sauce or demi cream sauced topped with parsley

Käsespätzle

Emmentaler and Gruyere Cheeses, caramelized onions, and chopped parsley

Bavarian Spaetzle

Scratch-made German egg noodles tossed in herb butter.

Beef Spaetzle

Beef tenderloin, portobello mushrooms and mushroom demi-cream sauce.

Shrimp Spaetzle

Sauteed shrimp with asparagus and tomatoes tossed with spaetzle noodles and Romano cream. Finished with grated Parmesan and parsley

Shrimp and Grits

Sauteed shrimp and peppers in creole sauce over grits

Steak, Fish, Burgers, and Sandwiches

Guests looking for steak Spring Lake MI can find grilled tenderloin medallions on the current dinner menu, served with wild mushroom cream sauce, vegetables, and mashed potatoes. It is a good fit for someone who wants a classic dinner entrée rather than a sandwich or salad.

For a fish dinner Spring Lake, current fish and seafood options include seared salmon salads, salmon grain bowls, crab cakes, and a pistachio crusted cod item. These options help balance the menu for guests who want seafood, protein-forward salads, or a lighter dinner plate.

Dinner does not have to be formal. The menu also includes burgers and sandwiches such as the classic burger, mushroom burger, Reuben, pastrami pretzel sandwich, blackened chicken sandwich, tuna melt, turkey bacon bruschetta, California club, and veggie black bean burger. That range is helpful for mixed groups: one guest can order steak or spaetzle while another chooses a burger, sandwich, salad, or grain bowl.

Want to see the full current lineup in one place? Visit the Village Baker menu hub. If pizza is what your evening calls for, explore the dedicated Village Baker pizza page as part of your dinner planning.

Chef-Inspired Comfort Food

For guests searching for comfort food Spring Lake, spaetzle is a Village Baker favorite. Current menu items include Bavarian spaetzle tossed in herb butter, kaesespaetzle with Emmentaler and Gruyere, beef spaetzle with tenderloin and mushrooms, and meatball spaetzle with mushroom and caper cream sauce.

Pork schnitzel brings another hearty dinner option, served with vegetable medley and a choice of mashed potatoes or homemade spaetzle noodles, according to the current menu source. Fried chicken and Liege waffles offer another filling plate with a Village Baker twist. These dishes are the kind of evening choices that feel casual enough for a weeknight but special enough for a planned dinner out.

If your table likes to share, starters such as spinach artichoke dip, crab cakes, German meatballs, and roasted cauliflower can help bridge the gap between a light dinner and a full entrée. Final item availability can change, so guests should confirm the current menu before relying on a specific dish.

Bar, Patio, and Evening Dining

Village Baker has a full bar, which is important for guests who may still think of us only as a bakery. Pair dinner with cocktails such as a Moscow Mule, Old Fashioned, Paloma, French Martini, or seasonal coffee-style drinks from the current cocktail list. Explore the full bar, cocktails, beer and wine menu before your visit.

The bar program makes Village Baker a stronger choice for evening dining Spring Lake because guests can enjoy dinner, drinks, and dessert without turning the night into multiple stops. For some tables, that might mean a cocktail with schnitzel or steak. For others, it might mean a beer with a burger, wine with salmon, or a coffee-style drink after dinner.

During patio season, dinner can also move outdoors. Outdoor availability depends on weather, renovations, and operational details, so guests should confirm patio seating if it is central to their plans.

Plan Your Dinner Visit

For the smoothest experience, check current menus, hours, and reservation guidance before heading in. Dinner starts at 4:00pm.

Our Location

Village Baker is located at 617 E Savidge St in Spring Lake, MI. If you need directions, contact details, or the latest published hours, visit contact, hours and location. If your plans change and dining in is not the right fit, review takeout and online ordering for available ordering options.

Colorful garden salad with mixed greens, strawberries, cheese, and croutons.

Dinner FAQs

What are the dinner hours?

Dinner service begins at 4:00pm, when dinner entrées are added and omelets are no longer available.

Do you take dinner reservations?

For dinner reservations or reservation assistance, use the Reservations page or call 616-935-7312. Village Baker does not accept reservations on Sundays.

Are there vegetarian dinner options?

Yes. Current dinner options include salads, grain bowls, roasted cauliflower, kaesespaetzle, Bavarian spaetzle, and a veggie black bean burger.

Do you offer kids' portions?

We offer a kids’ menu, please find it on our online ordering platform.

Is the bar open during dinner?

The bar follows the restaurant’s regular hours unless posted otherwise.