First off don't go by Yelp. The food pictured is not what is served. This place is vegan and dairy…read morefree. Cash only. Very misrepresented. The lady was nice but it's false advertising. If you like meat don't bother stopping.

We loved it here. Super quiet little place in what kinda feels like the middle of nowhere. Got a…read moresolid, tasty, traditional breakfast & some good hot coffee to start the day. Rustic and old interior, felt right at home. Our first waitress was lil' gruff... kinda straight to the point. Seemed like she was maybe also the cook and was just waiting for her staff to come in. The second waitress that took over was super sweet. Would love to make this off-the-beaten path place a regular stop on our drives north now!

My family visited this gem after a fishing trip in Manistee. The Yelp reviews were not wrong! The…read moresetting is simple and quaint, clearly frequented by locals, and the food did not disappoint. My mother-in-law had a breakfast sandwich, my husband a breakfast combo, and my son and I each had omelets. Everything was cooked to perfection despite the place being very busy, and it tasted great. The sausage gravy on my son's food especially brought positive commentary from everyone that tried it. I love that breakfast is served all day, they have raisin bread, and they serve multiple flavors of homemade jam. The food was terrific, and the young lady waiting tables all on her own did so with a kind and humorous demeanor. She did not blink an eye when my husband retrieved the coffee pot, refilled his mug, and proceeded to circulate the room, filling others'. Bottom line: If you are in the area, this is the place to seek breakfast,

Hidden gem. After a couple day canoe trip and camping stopped here on our way out of seaton creek…read morecampground. Food was plentiful and well priced. Service was friendly. Had the corned beef hash and eggs w toast. People in my party also got the waffle which was excellent. Another got the pancake which was huge and delicious. Definitely stop here for some great grub on your way through.

Soooo much potential. A great property, but it desperately needs to be brought to life…read more Walls are bare, only one or two tvs on the walls, and minimal decor. If someone. Could make this a happening bar, this place would be awesome!! I stopped in for breakfast and the food was good but it was like eating in a library. The owners are nice, but they are out-of towners and just haven't connected with our small town.

Every time I walked in there it was either food was going to be a wait or we will be a while, they…read morehave really good food and terrible customer service and it's sad to see all that potential go to waste, and half the time I think that her husband (the cook) is being held under hostage because he's a nice guy.

Our yearly trips up to nearby Hoxeyville always include at least one stop at Kestelwoods, mainly…read morefor last minute canoeing supplies (great selection of swim shoes and coozies), booze, and snacks. I also make a point to buy a couple of their hand made ice cream cookie sandwiches which are located in a freezer in front of the checkout counter. They are a little pricey but I'm willing to overlook that because of the lack of stores nearby. I've been coming up there for 15 years and I've never tried their breakfast. Maybe next year.

Dear Kestlewoods, thank you for saving my life with your amazing blueberry pancakes. Love, Drew,…read more This little party store/ cafe/ campgrounds holds the key to my existence while attending the Hoxeyville music festival. They are my life line to smokes, dry socks and pringles all weekend. they have an amazing selection of locall made jerky. The breakfast is quite alright with me and is served up by ladies old enough to be my grandma. Big thick handmade struedels live under glass by the register. After wooking it up in the woods, nothing says loving like a hot breakfast and fresh socks. cheers kestlewoods.

Great food , huge servings fluffy omelette…read more Fast service Friendly staff Definitely will return

I bought breakfast here on a Sunday for 5 of us and the total bill was less than $50, and everybody…read morewas happy. We all had different orders and ate it all. I had an order of biscuits and gravy and loved it. I was full and the only other thing I can have an opinion on, is the coffee, which was very good and we even got our own coffee pot for the table. It was very cool that though they were pretty busy at 8 am, they had an empty round table, which was perfect for us five to talk. Our waitress was attentive and very friendly. We left a generous tip.

This is an amazing quaint "northern" restaurant. We all chose breakfast meals that were phenomenal…read more Good size portions. The staff were very friendly. Great place to eat and get out to stretch our legs as we travel. Highly recommend. Tell them I sent you. We will definitely be back!!! A+++

This is the place to come when you're looking for a small hometown dinner. Very welcoming and the…read morestaff is great! Food is absolutely delicious too. Will be coming back!

I got an omelette probably the best one I've ever had the bacon was legendary so the food was…read moregreat. The service was amazing and it came within 5 minutes. It was warm and cozy it was vary chill and every one was so kind.

Great food, staff awesome, Will be going back for more delicious meals. Cozy county feeling.read more

We visited The Salty Heifer on 7/11/2026 at about 11am. My husband ordered the all you can eat…read morebreakfast, our youngest son got a kids breakfast and my oldest son and I got the Whole Farm omlette. My husband liked his food (besides his hashbrowns not being crispy as ordered), our youngest is 2 and a picker so he doesn't care, our oldest son said his food tasted weird but he ate it and I DID NOT like my omelette. I had 3 bites and a piece of toast and left the rest (2 year old was being whiny and I hate annoying other diners with loud children so we went to the car.) My omelette had no flavor at all. After adding salt, pepper and hot sauce (and not a lot at all mind you) all I could take was what I added. There were SO MANY barely cooked thoroughly hash browns that it might as well have just been an order of hash browns. The omelette was pitifully thin. It just wasn't good but whatever. My husband and oldest son stayed to finish their breakfast as I sat in the car with the youngest. The waitress (who was fantastic throughout the service) went to the back and apparently talked to the owner. My husband said she looked a bit like she was upset when she came back 5-8 mins later. Apparently she couldn't take it off the bill because the owner wasn't having it. Very strange, but whatever, my husband paid it. My husband went to tip the server a bit more than he had initially taken out and she said "no, you don't have to do that." But she was great and deserved a tip. As a business owner myself, the owner sounds like a jerk who has zero concept of good service. If a customer doesn't like something, you fix it and you don't treat your employees rudely either. I couldn't imagine treating my customers that way. Also, invest in some seasonings and lay off the hash browns. Fix your food and your attitude. And play some music in there or something.

We came in our first night in the area and were delighted to find this amazing place. The workers…read morewere so kind and honest I loved everything about this place, down to their "moo it forward" program to feed those in need. My husband got the motherclucker sandwich (chips on the side), I got the Utter melt (also chips on the side), my dad got an omelette and my mom a chicken dish (i can't remember which) that came with a biscuit, potato wedges, and cottage cheese. The food was delicious and my parents were eyeing the giant cinnamon roll in the case while mentioning we may stop back tomorrow.

Came here while on vacation. Busy but didn't have to wait long for a table. Quick greeting and…read moredrink order taken. My husband got the biscuits and gravy and I got the two eggs, toast, sausage and hash browns. Didn't have to wait too long for our order. Food was really really good. I would definitely come back again. It's a tiny place but well worth trying it.

We LOVE this place! The omelette are the most delicious omelette that I have ever had! The staff is…read moreso kind. It's small and has limited hours, but it is clean and worth a drive from anywhere! When we get up that way in Michigan, we always stop, sometimes daily while there and we recommend it to anyone going anywhere near!!

Everything was 5-stars! The food, the service, and the vibes. This was a random find while in the…read morearea and what a delight! They are fully committed to the woodsy, outdoor, rustic vibe while still feeling upscale. Our server was excellent and brought refills consistently and without being asked. We ordered fried mushrooms and spinach and artichoke dip for apps. The fried mushrooms and ranch were AMAZING and also pretty massive. The dip was verryyy cheese forward and was a little goopey, not my fav. The flavor was good, but I wanted it to be creamier and more balanced. It was the only thing we got that wasn't a hit, but not enough to change this from 5-stars! I ordered the Prime Rib with veg and a baked potato. IT WAS AMAZING. My family ordered two pizzas to split; bbq chicken and margarita. The pizzas were delicious and had a perfect crust. Overall so amazing and would totally return when in the area or recommend to others looking for something super tasty with great service and fun decor!

Cherry Salad was delicious and fresh! Potato and Ham soup was a great starter especially served…read morewith the warm bread Sitting near the fireplace gave a nice touch to the atmosphere. I wish the fireplace actually gave off heat in the room because it was a bit chilly. Dress warmly! The Waiter was very kind and thoughtful refilling our drinks and thinking of everything! He even suggested different options not listed on the menu. (The Alfredo pasta also comes cajun style!) I would strongly recommend Timbers in Cadillac, Mi!!!