How many quotes did you get for your steps....?

I have no idea why that should cost 6-12K for concrete steps.

I just had steps put up to my front porch, 9ft wide, brick with bluestone treads. Granted this was 3 steps total and no landing, but that was $1200. and IMHO a lot nicer than just plain concrete. I perosnally, like having concrete or stone front steps, as wood can sag depending on how well used they are, composite moreso than regular wood.

If you're looking for a portico, that could be nice, although with your current bump forward, I'm not sure how it would be best to integrate the roofline.

I like the symmetry of your house. By definition you have a portico. A wooden stair case and landing along with railings, turned balusters and 6 newel posts done in the same proportions of existing.
Lets go one more, elliptical windows w/ grids($$$) or octagonal windows w/grids in the side walls of existing portico.

Thanks for the replies. We've gotten three quotes and all end up being around $4k for the concrete, plus around $1500 additional if the footings need to be redone, which we suspect is likely. Then we need to add the railings. The upper platform is approximately 4 feet by 9 feet. We're in Minnesota so is there something about the specs for concrete that make it more expensive here? There was a misunderstanding and the quote for $12k is for brick veneer sides and risers and stone platform and treads. I'm sure it would be nice, but there are a lot of things I'd rather spend $12k on...

You both are suggesting we don't need more of a portico. You might be right. We we really need is a bit of curb appeal. Having a big massive hunk of concrete isn't nice. I worry a bit about the durability of wood, as suggested. I also worry it might look cheap. Around here you mostly see wood steps in lower end neighborhoods. But maybe someone can share photos of nice looking wood steps or suggest more durable, and yet still in character, materials?

I appreciate the feedback.