The Rock Café is an all you care to eat marketplace concept on the beautiful campus of Ferris State University. The Rock Cafe offers fresh ingredients and made-to-order preparation. The Rock Café is open to the general public, as well as the student population. See the dining website for special hours including semester and holiday breaks.
Based on 948 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.4 stars. Price $
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery
Address:
1420 Knollview Dr, Big Rapids, MI 49307
Phone: (231) 591-2206
Website: http://www.ferris.edu/HTMLS/studentlife/dining/locations/rock.htm
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Hours
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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7 AM–9 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–9 PM |
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Reviews
Waan Wonder World
Salad bar and Mongolian grilled are really good. The price is $13 dollar for lunch. We went yesterday around 3pm and it was not busy at all. Some of the food station are close at the time we were there and I guess those are for only breakfast time but overall I like it and will come back again.
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Shayna’Max Sabin
As all you can eat goes, they got that covered, but the variety is lacking. In years prior, the variety was vast. This trip there were a mere 3 stations to choose from.
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L ML.A
For a college cafeteria, it was decent. We went for a late lunch some stations were either cleaning or closed. The parking lot is a bit of an inconvenience since they are not free and you have to download an app and add you info… the whole ordeal especially if you are not a regular. What I tried was good (salad with bbq chicken a bit dry and a couple of egg rolls a bit greasy). They have a salad and soup bar, pizza station, hamburgers cookies and I believed cup cakes too and the Mongolian grilled. I didn’t try it but my family did and it looked good so for I think $13.00 is not a bad deal. It is spacious and clean. I understand it was the end of lunch but I wish they would either closed for an hour until they are ready for dinner or have all the stations open. We weren’t the only ones still coming in….
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Mindi Marlow
As college cafeterias go, this is the best I’ve been to. Pretty much any quisine you could be craving is offered. Prices are a little high as a non-student, but the quality of the food and the fact that it’s essentially a giant buffet makes up for it.
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BeckyWithTheGoodHair
The Rock Cafe is a great place to take kids and family to meet up with friends and experience a feast at every station. They have something there for everyone you pay one price and you are allowed to eat as much as you want!! They also have a wonderful staff. For the price you pay you can’t go wrong!!
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Papa Bear
Just found this hidden gem today. It’s on the campus of Ferris State University. It’s a little bit of a drive to Big Rapids but if you’re going by there it’s not far from 131 and definitely worth the stop. Even if you’re thinking of taking a road trip just to get out of town, this is a good destination. I like to take the slower, more scenic 44/Wolverine Blvd./Northland Dr. to go north. They are open 7 days from 7a.m. for breakfast and don’t close til 11p.m. It is a buffet with a Mongolian grill. It’s $13.00 per person, including a drink. Breakfast is $8 and lunch is $11.50. Under 12 yrs old is cheaper. There is a large variety of things to eat and drink. A lot of it is self serve, but there are people working behind the counters that are willing to help you with anything you need. You put your own dirty dishes on a conveyor towards the back of the restaurant. The restaurant is huge (the picture showing the inside of the restaurant is only about half of it. There’s another side off to the right and an enclosed dining room.) and kept very clean. The french fries were cold but everything else was fresh and delicious. We went Saturday on Memorial day weekend at about 4:00p.m. and it wasn’t too busy. But when we were leaving at around 6:00p.m. it was getting really busy by families with lots of kids. Check it out!
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James Higgs
Timing matters. We went late for dinner and food was a bit stale. The exception is the Mongolian grill. If you have time the food is cooked fresh in front of you. Fireside reading spot, great place to study. It’s an alcohol free sports bar.
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Kathy Lutz
My friend took me to the the rock Cafe for my birthday at my request of places to eat he had never been there before he was very impressed at the variety and quality we enjoyed our meal there and will be return customer’s
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T & D Gifts and Collectibles
Altogether this was an unexpected delight. The fare was great. The service was stellar. The cleanliness was above average and combined proved to be an unexpected adventure. 5 stars in my book! Thank you Ferris for providing a fantastic alternative to the otherwise lackluster dining available here in Big Rapids. The Rock is a gem and needs to be checked out soon!!!!
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Andrea Krise
Food was a little disappointing this time. Not many food courts open. What we got was mediocre. Took a friend who has never been there and she told me we should of went to Panera. Hopefully next time it will be better.
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