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    Cafe Rica Downtown

    62 E Michigan Ave

    Battle Creek, MI 49017


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    Featured Items

    • Mocha

      In house made mocha simple syrup, espresso, and your choice of milk. Served either hot or iced.

      $5.20
    • Egg & Cheese Breakfast Bagel Sandwich

      Build your own Bagel Breakfast Sandwich! This comes standard with a fried egg and cheese on your choice of bagel! *sandwich pictured has add on items which may be an up charge*

      $6.00
    • Cafe Miel

      Locally sourced honey mixed with cinnamon, espresso, and your choice of milk. Served either hot or iced.

      $6.25

    FOOD

    Summer Seasonal Food Menu

    • Mango Salsa Quesadilla (VG)

      A light, Vegetarian, quesadilla perfect for the spring. We take our fresh mango salsa and add it to a cheese quesadilla. Making a perfectly refreshing meal that will have you begging for more. Mango Salsa: Mangos, Jalapeños, Black Beans, Cilantro, Diced Tomatoes. ***We cannot take any ingredients out of the salsa***

      $13.50
    • Alex's Blueberry Basil Grilled Cheese

      One of our cooks own special creations! The combination of balsamic , goat cheese, and fresh mozzarella, pair SO well with the sweet blueberries, and the flavor is rounded out with our balsamic jam. Don't miss out on this amazing grilled cheese!

      $11.00
    • Pura Vida Quinoa Bowl

      A bowl made with a quinoa base, mixed greens, blueberries, strawberries, walnuts, goat cheese, and a sweet onion drizzle. *Pictured with chicken add on*

      $13.50
    • Jalapeno Popper Dilla

      Based on the great appetizer, this Dilla is full of flavor! Chicken, Bacon, Fresh Jalapenos, Jalapeno Cream Cheese, all on a flour tortilla with melted shredded cheese.

      $17.00

    Cafe Rica Originals

    • House Grilled Cheese

      A Classic with a twist. 3 Cheeses, Monterey Jack, Cheddar, and Munster melted in between 2 slices of toast with Peach Jam to add to the party. Served with our house Chimichurri Sauce Add Some bacon or avocado if you're feeling extra adventurous!

      $8.25
    • Tica Wrap

      The Tica Wrap is light, refreshing, and plant-based. We wrapped up Jalapeños, Green Peppers, Black Beans, Onions, Avocados, Tomatoes, and Spring Mix with some house-made green or red chili sauce. Adding Chicken is available. Adding Chicken is available.

      $10.00
    • Potato & Bacon Breakfast Wrap

      Wrap made with potatoes, egg, bacon, avocado, onions, peppers, tomatoes, and our house made rojo sauce.

      $12.00
    • The BLT

      BLT is made with 4 strips of thick sliced hickory smoked bacon, fresh tomatoes, mixed greens, house made garlic aioli, all on locally baked butter crust bread. *sandwich pictured has egg added*

      $10.50
    • Kickin Grilled Cheese

      A spicy grilled cheese made with pepper jack cheese, fresh jalapeños, and our house made creamy chipotle sauce all on locally sourced bread.

      $8.50
    • Crazy Chicken Caprese Wrap

      The chicken caprese wrap is made with oven roasted chicken, mozzarella cheese, mixed greens, balsamic onion jam, tomatoes, fresh basil, and diced onion.

      $10.50
    • Greek Yogurt Fruit Bowl

      Made with Plain Greek Yogurt and assorted seasonal fruit, house made granola, and locally sourced raw honey.

      $12.50
    • Chicken Bacon Club

      The Chicken Bacon Club is made with oven roasted chicken, cheddar cheese, a tomato, mixed greens, bacon, and our house made garlic aioli. Served on locally made butter crust bread. (pictured with side salad)

      $10.50
    • Veggie Breakfast Wrap

      The breakfast wrap is made with mixed greens, a scrambled egg, melted cheese, bacon, tomatoes, grilled peppers and onions, our house made creamy chipotle sauce and wrapped in a flour tortilla

      $10.50
    • House Quinoa Bowl

      $14.75

    Bagel Sandwiches

    • Egg & Cheese Breakfast Bagel Sandwich

      Build your own Bagel Breakfast Sandwich! This comes standard with a fried egg and cheese on your choice of bagel! *sandwich pictured has add on items which may be an up charge*

      $6.00
    • Rosti Pollo

      Bagel Sandwich made with oven roasted chicken, pepper jack cheese, grilled peppers and onions, fresh jalapeños, and our house made rojo chipotle sauce and jalapeño peach jam

      $9.50
    • Rosti Huevos Breakfast Sandwich

      Breakfast Bagel Sandwich made with a fried egg, pepper jack cheese, grilled peppers and onions, fresh jalapeños, and our house made rojo chipotle sauce and jalapeño peach jam

      $8.75
    • The MacBeth

      Looking to add some Drama To Your Everyday Breakfast Sandwich? The MacBeth is perfect! It has fresh tomato, fresh basil, fresh mozzarella, Fried Egg and Balsamic Jam all on a fresh bagel,

      $8.75
    • Avocado Sunrise

      Made on your choice of bagel with basil cream cheese, sliced avocados, and a tomato slice. Pictured sandwich is made with an egg as an add on.

      $8.00

    Quesadillas

    The Perfect Lunch or Dinner to share with a friend. Our house specialty that will fill up anybody,
    • Casadilla

      The Casadilla is made with cheese, Oven Roasted Chicken, grilled peppers, onions, black beans, fresh avocado, our house made rojo chipotle sauce, and served with a side of pico!

      $16.00
    • Veggie Quesadilla

      The Veggie Quesadilla is made with cheese, grilled peppers, onions, tomatoes, black beans, fresh avocado, our house made verde chili sauce, and served with a side of pico! This item is vegetarian

      $13.50
    • Steak & Eggs Quesadilla

      The Steak and Eggs Quesadilla is made with cheese, marinaded steak, egg, grilled peppers, onions, our house made rojo chipotle sauce, and served with a side of pico!

      $16.00
    • Breakfast Quesadilla

      The Breakfast Quesadilla is made with cheese, egg, grilled peppers, onions, tomatoes, our house made verde chili sauce, and served with a side of pico!

      $13.00
    • C.B.C. Quesadilla (chicken bacon club)

      The Chicken Bacon Club Quesadilla is made with cheese, oven roasted chicken, bacon, tomatoes, and our house made garlic aioli. It is served with a side of vegan avocado sauce

      $14.50
    • Lame Dilla

      A classic chicken, cheese and creamy chipotle quesadilla! Perfect for everyone!

      $13.00

    Tostadas (GF)

    • Chicken Tostada (1)

      Slow Roasted Chicken Tender to the touch on a house made tortilla. Topped with fresh tomatoes, onions, mixed greens, black bean purée, cilantro lime crema and Avocado Sauce Drizzle.

      $9.50
      OUT OF STOCK
    • Steak Tostada (1)

      Grilled Steak on a house made tortilla. Topped with fresh tomatoes, onions, mixed greens, black bean purée, cilantro lime crema and Avocado Sauce Drizzle.

      $9.50
      OUT OF STOCK
    • Breakfast Tostada

      Breakfast Tostada is made on a fresh made Gluten Free corn tortilla, with a fried egg, bacon, shredded cheese, onions, jalapeños, and made with our house creamy chipotle sauce and our house made verde chili sauce.

      $9.00
      OUT OF STOCK
    • Tica Tostada (1, Vegan)

      Vegan dish on a house made gluten free corn tortilla, topped with fresh tomatoes, onions, mixed greens, black beans, jalapeños, with a Vegan Avocado Sauce Drizzle and our Vegan verde chili sauce.

      $9.00
      OUT OF STOCK
    • Maria's Tortillas (5)

      Maria is the Grandmother of the Founders. Every time they were in Costa Rica visiting her tortillas were a staple of every meal. They wanted to bring those memories to you. 5 Corn Tortillas made from scratch are paired with our Red Chili Sauce, our Green Chili Sauce, Avocados, and Pico Salsa. This dish is gluten-free and vegan.

      $9.75
      OUT OF STOCK

    Baked Goods & Sides

    • Muffins By Café Rica

      House made muffins made fresh every day. Variety changes daily

      $4.00
    • Turnovers By Cafe Rica

      $5.75
    • Cookies By Café Rica

      House baked cookies made fresh daily

      $3.00
    • Bagel by Albion Malleable

      Locally sourced Bagels from our friends at Albion Malleable

      $4.00
    • Cinnamon Rolls by Cafe Rica

      $6.00
    • GFB Oatmeal

      This light, semi-fluffy bread & Cake Hybrid packs a huge banana punch! The perfect pairing would be a hot Chai latte!

      $4.65
    • Fruit Cup

      Fruit mixture that can include; Strawberries, blueberries, oranges, and/or a seasonal fruit option

      $4.99
    • Papas Bravas

      Oven Roasted Potatoes with house made rojo chipotle sauce, grilled peppers, onions, and topped with shredded cheese

      $5.00
    • Sizzlin' Sweet Nut Mix

      $4.00
    • Side Salad

      Side salad that comes with cucumbers, mixed greens, tomatoes, bell pepper, and shredded cheese. Comes with your choice of dressing

      $5.00
    • Side of Toast

      $2.95
    • Maria's Dippers

      Two house made gluten free tortillas cut into "chips" and served with house made pico.

      $4.00
      OUT OF STOCK
    • Garlic Plantain Chips - 2oz

      $4.00
      OUT OF STOCK
    • Ciao Bella Biscotti

      Locally Made Biscotti

      $3.50
      OUT OF STOCK
    • Orange

      $0.75
    • Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Almonds

      $4.00
      OUT OF STOCK
    • Mini Quinoa Bowl

      This is a smaller version of our quinoa power bowl. It will have peppers, Onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, and quinoa. Served with Creamy Cilantro Drizzle

      $5.00
    • Muffins By Café Rica

      House made muffins made fresh every day. Variety changes daily

      $4.00
    • Cookies By Café Rica

      House baked cookies made fresh daily

      $3.00
    • Turnovers By Cafe Rica

      $5.75
    • Cinnamon Rolls by Cafe Rica

      $6.00
    • Side Salad

      Side salad that comes with cucumbers, mixed greens, tomatoes, bell pepper, and shredded cheese. Comes with your choice of dressing

      $5.00
    • Side of Toast

      $2.95
    • Fruit Cup

      Fruit mixture that can include; Strawberries, blueberries, oranges, and/or a seasonal fruit option

      $4.99
    • Mini Quinoa Bowl

      This is a smaller version of our quinoa power bowl. It will have peppers, Onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, and quinoa. Served with Creamy Cilantro Drizzle

      $5.00
    • Papas Bravas

      Oven Roasted Potatoes with house made rojo chipotle sauce, grilled peppers, onions, and topped with shredded cheese

      $5.00
    • Bagel W/ Cream Cheese

      We Get Our Bagels fromThe Fire Hub where they make them fresh daily. We carry 3 different varieties. The Famous Jalapeño & Cheese Bagel, The Everything Bagel and Plain Bagel. These are served with Cream Cheese but can be made into a sandwich.

      $3.10
    • Maria's Dippers

      Two house made gluten free tortillas cut into "chips" and served with house made pico.

      $4.00
      OUT OF STOCK
    • Orange

      $0.75

    Sauces on the Side

    • To go ramekin

    • For here ramekin


    DRINKS

    Summer Seasonal Drinks 2025

    • Cafe Rica's Primavera Cold Brew

      A cold brew named for spring itself! This refreshing cold brew has an uplifting lavender aroma, that sweetens out with a refreshing orange finish, and slight hints of chocolate.

      $4.80
    • Jackson Palmer

      $5.00
    • The Dove Mocktail

      $6.60
    • Lavender Lemonade

      $5.00
    • Salted Honey Matcha Latte

      $6.25
    • Lavender Matcha Latte

      $6.25
    • Affogato

      A summer delicacy. Vanilla Ice Cream topped with rich espresso.

      $5.50
    • Caramel Cardamom Orange

      $6.25
    • Pomegranate Palmer

      Peach Arnold Palmer

      $5.50

    Specialty Drinks

    • Cinnamon Vanilla Latte

      This is our most popular latte. A measured amount of cinnamon mixed with our in house made vanilla simple syrup makes for a latte that is ordered more than any other latte! Served hot or iced.

      $5.45
    • Cafe Miel

      Locally sourced honey mixed with cinnamon, espresso, and your choice of milk. Served either hot or iced.

      $6.25
    • Lavender Latte

      A refreshing latte made by combining our vanilla simple syrup with lavender bitters to create a wonderfully refreshing latte great for any time of the year! Served hot or iced.

      $6.00
    • Matcha Latte

      A non-coffee latte made with Matcha green tea and house made vanilla syrup. Use your choice of milk.

      $6.00
    • Vanilla Latte

      Our delicious vanilla latte made with house made vanilla syrup. Served either hot or iced.

      $5.20
    • Orange Mocha

      Our delicious mocha latte with orange bitters added to give a refreshing hint of orange flavor to this already fantastic latte. Served either hot or iced.

      $5.95
    • Maple Latte

      A latte made with local Belote Farms maple syrup! The maple syrup gives a delicious natural sweetness to the latte. The maple syrup can also be found served with our in house waffles! served hot or iced.

      $6.00
    • Chai Latte

      Our delicious house made chai concentrate made from Fraser Tea, mixed with our house made vanilla syrup. Served either hot or iced.

      $5.20
    • Cayenne Mocha

      This latte brings a spicy twist on a favorite latte! We add in a measured amount of freshly ground cayenne pepper to help give a warm kick! Served hot or iced.

      $5.45
    • Caramel Latte

      Our delicious caramel latte made with house made caramel syrup. Served either hot or iced.

      $5.20
    • Mocha

      In house made mocha simple syrup, espresso, and your choice of milk. Served either hot or iced.

      $5.20

    Non-Coffee Drinks

    • Lemonade

      House Made Lemonades using fresh squeezed lemon juice!

    • Matcha Latte

      A non-coffee latte made with Matcha green tea and house made vanilla syrup. Use your choice of milk.

      $6.00
    • Hot Tea

      A variety of hot teas from our friends at Fraser Tea in Livonia MI

      $3.10
    • Hot Chocolate

      $3.30
    • Pom Bomb

      A Refreshing drink made with Pomegranate Juice and Ginger Ale

      $4.80
    • Chai Latte

      Our delicious house made chai concentrate made from Fraser Tea, mixed with our house made vanilla syrup. Served either hot or iced.

      $5.20
    • Iced Tea

      House made unsweetened iced tea using a blend of black and herbal teas. Has natural sweetness/fruity flavor from herbal tea.

      $3.85
    • Chocolate Milk

      $3.10
    • Fimosa

      $4.75
    • London Fog Tea latte

      $4.60
    • Health-Ade Kombucha

      $6.20
    • Milk

      $2.10
    • Poppi Prebiotic Soda - 16oz

      $3.60
      OUT OF STOCK
    • Waiākea Hawaiian Volcanic Water

      $2.75
    • Liquid Death Sparkling Water (16oz)

      $2.50
    • Orange Juice

      $2.85
    • Fever Tree Distillers Cola

      $4.25
      OUT OF STOCK

    Hot Coffee

    • Drip Coffee *Organic*

      Our house roast is Hacienda, which is a single origin, Organic, Costa Rican coffee.

      $2.60
    • Pour Over

      Made to order hot brew coffee with 3-4 varieties available.

      $4.10
    • Cafe con Leche

      A coffee that is blended with the steamed milk of your choice

      $3.20
    • Red Eye

      A Cup of coffee with an espresso shot added to give you that extra boost in the morning!

      $3.70

    Cold Brew

    • Cold Brew by Cafe Rica

      Our in house brewed cold brew made with our Hacienda Coffee

      $4.45
    • Vanilla Nitro by Cafe Rica

      Nitro cold brew made with Pure 100% Tahitian Vanilla extract, no sugar added.

      $4.95
    • Caramel Cold Brew

      A cold brew drink made with caramel syrup and the milk of your choice

      $5.20
    • The Manhattan Cold Brew

      A Cold Brew Drink made with cherry bitters and house made hazelnut syrup.

      $5.25
    • Paradise Cold Brew By Cafe Rica

      Cold brew made with our Paradise coffee (Ethiopia/Guatemala blend)

      $4.95
    • Gold Fashioned

      A Cold Brew drink made with orange bitters and house made simple syrup

      $5.25
    • Black & Tan 16oz

      A cold brew drink that is half ginger ale and half cold brew!

      $6.00
    • Canned Cold Brew

      $4.00
      OUT OF STOCK
    • Cold Brew Flights

      Four small selections of any of our cold brew drinks.

      $12.00

    Espresso

    • Single Shot

      $2.95
    • Double Shot

      $3.95
    • Shaken Espreso

      $4.70
    • Espresso Tonic

      $4.70
    • Cortado

      $3.50
    • Cappuccino

      $3.80
    • Latte

      $4.30
    • Americano

      $4.05
    • Affogato

      A summer delicacy. Vanilla Ice Cream topped with rich espresso.

      $5.50

    Alcohol

    Cocktails

    • The Espressotini

      $11.00
    • Bourbon Espressotini

      $11.00
    • The Matchatini

      $11.00
    • The Cafe Rican

      $9.50
    • Iced VBL

      $9.50
    • Pom Holland

      $9.50
    • French 75

      $9.50
    • Bloody Maria

      $11.00
    • Aperol Spritz

      $9.50
    • Cube Libre

      $9.00
      OUT OF STOCK
    • Gin And Tonic

      $9.00
    • whiskey and ginger ale

      $10.00
    • Cafe Rica Old Fashioned

      $12.00
    • Mezcal Old Fashioned

      $12.50
    • Old Fashioned Flight

      $24.00
    • Classic

      $10.00
    • Mezcal Margarita

      $12.00
    • Strawberry Marg

      $10.50
    • Matcharita

      $12.00
      OUT OF STOCK
    • Mango Margarita

      $10.50
    • Maragrita Flight

    Ready to Drink - cans and bottles

    • The Mulligan - Peach

      $5.00
    • Tip Top canned cocktails

      $6.50

    Wine

    • Mimosa

      $7.00
    • Mimosa Flight

      $18.00
    • Mimosa Tray

      $35.00
    • Wine Flight

      $18.00
    • Belsaco Malbec Llama

      $8.00
    • Honig Sauv Blanc

      $8.00
    • (Red Blend)

      $7.00
    • Plungerhead Cabernet

      $8.00
    • Valdelavia Organic Cava (Sparkling)

      $8.00

    Marketplace

    Bags of Coffee by Cafe Rica

    • Hacienda Whole Bean 340g

      $19.00
    • Black Honey Whole Bean 340g

      $21.00
      OUT OF STOCK
    • Paradise Whole Bean 340g

      $19.50
    • La Rosa Whole Bean (340g)

      $19.00
    • Decaf Whole bean 340G

      $19.50
    • Espresso Blend - Whole Bean - 340g

      $19.00
    • Natty Yirg Whole Bean 340g

      $21.00

    Braswell's Jams & Dressings

    • Apple Butter (18oz)

      $12.75
    • Strawberry Rhubarb Jam (15.5 oz)

      $8.00
    • Cranberry Apple Cider Vinaigrette (12 0z)

      $8.00
    • Pumpkin Butter - 9.5oz

      $8.50

    Retail Alcohol

    • Blanton's Bourbon (750 ml)

      $150.00
      OUT OF STOCK
    • Buffalo Trace (1 Liter)

      $65.00
    • Sazerac Rye (750ml)

      $35.00
    • Eagle Rare 10 Year (750ml)

      $65.00
      OUT OF STOCK
    • Llama Malbec Bottle

      $15.00
    • Plungerhead Cabernet

      $15.00
    • Honig Sauv Blanc

      $17.00
    • Red Blend

      $13.00
      OUT OF STOCK
    • Mango Shotta bottle

      $25.00
    • Cava

      $20.00

    Tote Bags

    • Bazaar Tote Bag

      $3.25

    Stickers

    • Sloth

      $2.00
      OUT OF STOCK
    • Café Rica Sun Sticker

      $2.00
      OUT OF STOCK

    Maple Syrup

    • Belote Farms Maple Syrup - Pint

      $20.00
      OUT OF STOCK

    Box of Fraser Tea (12 Pack)

    • Box of Decaf Earl Grey

      $20.00
    • Box of English Breakfast Tea

      $20.00
    • Box of Tumeric Ginger Green Tea

      $20.00
      OUT OF STOCK
    • Box of Chamomile Dream Tea

      $20.00
    • Box of Lavender Paradise Tea

      $20.00
    • Box of Peppermint Stick Tea

      $20.00
    • Box of Minty Green Tea

      $20.00
    • Box od Honey Ginseng Green Tea

      $20.00

    Rosa Luna Candles

    • Beso

      $45.00
      OUT OF STOCK
    • Eclipse

      $45.00
    • Sol Mate

      $45.00
    • Corazón De Melon

      $45.00
      OUT OF STOCK
    • Fuego Lento

      $45.00
      OUT OF STOCK

    Bread & Basket Gift Bags

    • Gift Bag

      $30.00
      OUT OF STOCK

    Harvest Table Dinner Tickets

    • Harvest Table Dinner Ticket

      $75.00

    Harvest Table Dinner Tickets

    • Harvest Table Dinner Ticket

      $75.00

    Harvest Table Dinner Tickets

    • Harvest Table Dinner Ticket

      $75.00

    Harvest Table Dinner Tickets

    • Harvest Table Dinner Ticket

      $75.00

    Harvest Table Dinner Tickets

    • Harvest Table Dinner Ticket

      $75.00

    All hours
    Sunday9:00 am - 3:30 pm
    Monday6:30 am - 4:15 pm
    Tuesday6:30 am - 4:15 pm
    Wednesday6:30 am - 4:00 pm
    Thursday6:30 am - 4:15 pm
    Friday6:30 am - 4:15 pm
    Saturday9:00 am - 3:30 pm
    Restaurant info

    Voted Best Coffee Shop In Battle Creek in 2019! Looking for a beautiful place to meet a friend over a great cup of coffee or a elegant meal? Café Rica is your place! Open 7 Days a week, you can enjoy the beautiful Downtown Battle Creek Cityscape!!

    Location

    62 E Michigan Ave, Battle Creek, MI 49017

    Directions


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