Opening hours
Closed · opens tomorrow 11:00 AM
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
Local time in Howard City: 10:19 PM (EST). Holiday hours may differ – call (231) 648-6052 to confirm.
Location & directions
101 E Edgerton StHoward City, MI 49329
About The Forager
Located at 101 E Edgerton St in Howard City, Michigan, The Forager is a restaurant. It is one of 4 places to eat and drink we list in Howard City.
The Forager is open 6 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM (closed Monday).
The menu we have on file lists 56 items across 10 sections, including Starters, Chef's Cuts, Field & Stream, Sandwiches & Specialities, and Greens. Listed prices range from $4.00 to $36.00, with a typical item around $16.00. You will find options like Pork Schnitzel, Calamari, and Ribeye, 16 Oz.
Available service options are outdoor seating, takeaway, dine-in, and delivery. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cosy, historic, and quiet, and it is a good fit for groups and tourists. The place is family friendly. It is especially popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Offerings include alcohol, beer, cocktails, coffee, and comfort food.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free of charge street parking, free parking lot, and parking. Reservations are accepted; call (231) 648-6052 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Restaurant
- Address
- 101 E Edgerton St, Howard City, MI 49329
- Phone
- (231) 648-6052
- Hours
- Open 6 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM (closed Monday)
- Menu
- 56 items · $4.00–$36.00
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared The Forager’s weekday schedule with 442 other restaurants in Michigan. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:00 AM, close to the local norm of 11:00 AM and closes at 9:00 PM, in line with the typical 9:00 PM.
In total it is open about 61 hours a week, about the same as the local median (63 hours). 78% of restaurants in Michigan open on Sundays, and The Forager is one of them.
Compared with 442 other restaurants in Michigan that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for restaurants in Michigan
Based on 158 menus with 11,357 priced items from restaurants in Michigan, the median menu item costs $9.99, and half of all items are priced between $5.00 and $14.79.
At The Forager the median listed price is $16.00, higher than the typical $9.99 for restaurants in Michigan.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Coffee | 20% | $2.75 |
| Grilled Cheese | 19% | $6.68 |
| French Fries | 18% | $4.12 |
| Onion Rings | 18% | $6.72 |
| Patty Melt | 18% | $11.14 |
| Caesar Salad | 17% | $11.70 |
| Cheeseburger | 16% | $9.00 |
| Coleslaw | 15% | $3.00 |
Calculated from 158 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
- Delivery
Highlights
- Fast service
- Fireplace
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Serves local specialty
- Sport
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Happy-hour drinks
- Happy-hour food
- Healthy options
- Private dining room
- Small plates
- Spirits
- Wine
Dining options
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar on site
- Toilet
- Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Historic
- Quiet
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upmarket
Crowd
- Family friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
- Parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of The Forager there is 1 other place to eat and drink in our guide, and 1 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Sandwiches & Delis (1).
The Forager is the only restaurant within a mile (1 within three miles). The next closest is Catch 120 Grill, 2.0 mi away.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Sandwiches & DelisSubway0.4 mi
What to expect at a restaurant
General restaurants are places that do not fit neatly into a single cuisine: family restaurants, grills, bistros, eclectic kitchens and multi-cuisine menus. They are often local favorites that serve a bit of everything, from breakfast plates to steaks and seafood.
What to order
- House specialties – what regulars come back for
- Daily specials – often the freshest dishes
- Local dishes – anything named after the town or region
Good to know
- Check the latest hours before you go – independent restaurants change them more often.
- Weekend evenings are usually the busiest time.
- Tipping 18–20% on table service is standard in the US.
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Frequently asked questions
What are The Forager's opening hours?
Open 6 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM (closed Monday). Monday: Closed; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Is The Forager open on Sunday?
Yes, The Forager is open on Sundays: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Where is The Forager located?
The Forager is located at 101 E Edgerton St, Howard City, MI 49329.
What is the phone number of The Forager?
You can call The Forager at (231) 648-6052.
Does The Forager offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, The Forager offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: outdoor seating, takeaway, dine-in, and delivery.
How much does it cost to eat at The Forager?
Menu prices range from $4.00 to $36.00.
Does The Forager take reservations?
Yes, The Forager accepts reservations.
Is The Forager wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is The Forager open late?
Yes – The Forager is open until 10 PM or later on Friday and Saturday.
What else is near The Forager?
There is 1 other place to eat and drink within a mile of The Forager. Nearby options include Subway (0.4 mi).
Are there other restaurants near The Forager?
None within a mile. The closest is Catch 120 Grill, 2.0 mi away.
How much do restaurants in Michigan cost?
Based on 158 menus with 11,357 priced items from restaurants in Michigan, the median menu item costs $9.99, and half of all items are priced between $5.00 and $14.79.
