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Aunt Betty's Restaurant

4.1 (49 reviews)
InexpensiveNew American

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Moderate noise
Good for kids
Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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Mike A.

I had moved to Pinckney in late 2021 and the first place I wanted to try was Aunt Betty's Restaurant, but it was closed up until now also it is under new ownership. Renown for it's marvelous breakfasts I had to see if it lived up to the past reputation. I was not disappointed, so I got the southern omelet and it was fantastic. It is like a trip to my childhood for the décor plus the ambiance of this place like an old time soda shop in a previous life. It is a small place so getting a table might be difficult on peak weekends, but it will be worth the wait.

Well it looks like the restaurant could be from Mayberry, the town on the old Andy Griffith Show. Seriously, it is old, but the food was amazing and delicious! Besides the food, the service was excellent. The ladies were attentive and welcoming! We ordered burgers and we weren't disappointed. The burgers are not the fast food variety, but made to order, large amount of beef, tomatoes, pickles, lettuce and onions. Fresh buns, fresh beef made for pure deliciousness! Each burger came with a side, fries were hot and my husband ordered the coleslaw (the portion size was excellent). There are approximately 8 tables in the restaurant and 6 were taken. It is definitely a local hang out. Remember, don't judge a restaurant by its size and decor, it's the food you come for!

Had breakfast at Aunt Betty's this morning and it was delicious. We sat up at the breakfast bar and our waitress was engaged and attentive without being a nuisance. The French onion soup is probably the best I've ever had. The crust-inis were a game changer. It had the perfect balance of onions and that saltiness in the broth. I bought a bowl to take home for later it was so good. I had the corned beef hash and again, greatness. We spoke to the owner and she said that she slow cooks it for 16 hours. This isn't your normal out of the can crap. This is the real deal. We will be back again. Next weekend.

Haley R.

I would almost move back to small-town Michigan just so I could have Aunt Betty's on a weekly (okay, daily) basis. I found Aunt Betty's thanks to Yelp on a recent annual trip to Hell, MI when I had a rare hankering for a really good breakfast, and I could name about 1,000 ways in which this restaurant did not disappoint. First of all, I'm totally in love with the interior. It's old. It's run and staffed by fiery older women. The seafoam green paint on the walls is peeling. The tin tiles on the ceiling are rusting. You have to walk through the kitchen AND the stock room to get to the tiny bath room. I'm pretty sure the cook was using a paint scraper to flip eggs. I. Love. It. Here. This is what every greasy spoon in the world should aspire to be! I decide without hesitation that I am ordering the meat-lovers omelette, and once it arrives, the meat-lovers omelette does not disappoint. Friends and neighbors, without hesitation I can tell you that I ate the best omelette of my life at Aunt Betty's Restaurant. Crispy bacon, fresh ham, large chunks of sausage, an abundance of melty American cheese... I'm now thinking about driving four hours tomorrow morning just to have this thing in my life again! And let's not forget the service, which was wonderful. Our waitress was friendly, made jokes, took interest in my tattoos AND remembered me when I came back with a large group of friends the next weekend (I told her I'd be back)! And the price is excellent considering the amount of food, quality of ingredients, and service! If you're in the area, even within an hour, give this place a shot for breakfast. You absolutely won't regret it.

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Go here once a week, everything is wonderful and do not understand anyone rating them less than 5 stars. Think word is getting out!

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We've been here many times. Typical diner menu. Good food and service. Thank you!!!!!!

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Awesome place for Real homemade food. Freshly updated, friendly staff. Highly recommend.

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Hometown favorite place for breakfast. Makes you feel like you are in Mayberry again.

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Doesn't look like much when you walk past. It's all made to order, great breakfast, super friendly staff. Just go there!

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This focaccia was raised by a loving family and nurtured to develop a golden, non-greasy, crisp crust protecting its tender, pillowy innards. The classic sourdough tang is a novel addition to each bite, and cuts through the creamy, whipped butter to keep me wanting more. I could eat a whole pan of this alone, but we had many more plates to sample. Saucisson sec salami, pickled carrot: This is a simple, charming, carb-free mini charcuterie; place a slice of salami, some of the mozzarella (next dish on this list, below), and its oil atop a pickled carrot base, and you are in for a perfectly balanced treat. My favorite part of this dish is the fact that the salami was incredibly savory, and not too salty. The more you chew it, the more the flavors express themselves, so be sure to chew slowly and thoroughly! The crunch of the crisp, dill-pickled carrot and the soft chewiness of the mozzarella give each bite a lot of good contrast. 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