Big Nick's is a tiny hole-in-the-wall diner with a couple tables, and two person booths. The old…read moreCola cooler is reminiscent of the 1960's. Very retro, very cool. Service was fast, friendly and efficient. I got the breakfast special with grits and bacon. The bacon was done just right. It's notable that the ventilation was good enough inside that there was no ill smell or smoke. I found nothing objectionable, but wasn't wowed either.

Ordered french toast It looked like they poured the eggs on…read morethe griddle and layed a dry piece of bread on it. It was TERRIBLE

As a regular, who has been coming here for years, I feel good knowing I'm supporting a small…read morebusiness and the service has always been wonderful! I have enjoyed quite a few things on the menu, but my favorites are the Cobb salad ( This is the only place that I get it), the spinach omelette with pancakes, and especially homemade cheesecake! Once you come for the first time, you will definitely come back for the family owned atmosphere and the consistency of the meals! The guys in the kitchen do a great job!

My friends and I have been eating at The Grill every Tuesday morning fir over a year. We love the…read morestaff and the food is wonderful. I enjoy my hash browns potato chip crisp and they deliver every time. The only thing that bothers me sometimes (not their fault) is that if you sit in alo g the back walk, sometimes you can smell the smoke from the tobacco store next door. Being sensitive to cigarette smoke, sometimes the smell is unbearable. We have changed seats before and you can smell it less but not always.

Fast friendly efficient service. About what you'd expect from a local diner that is legitimately an…read moreinstitution. Waffles are great, large portions for a reasonable price.

My boyfriend and I frequent this restaurant pretty frequently on weekends for breakfast/ lunch. The…read morestaff is always awesome and the food is always delicious. The vibe is the restaurant is comforting. This is our go to brunch place!

No nonsense family diner! My husband and I went over the…read moreweekend to grab brunch. They were packed and super busy. Luckily we got a table and didn't had to wait. We got some hot coffee, stack of pancake with sausage patties and the Mediterranean omelette. The coffee kept coming! The food was good. Nothing fancy. It was just like home cooked food with no exaggerated presentation. Our server was very nice to us! The vibe is decent, feels like a great place to bring family over and just enjoy some good country food. Their menu has quite the spread, you will definitely find something of your liking. This place has been voted as best place to eat by local folks years in a row! What else can I say. Some places just let you be with no nonsense drama and this place is that. We will be a regular here. Just a matter of time. See you in the next review Yelpers.

A family restaurant with great specials every day to keep it interesting. They have a large menu…read moreand portions are generous. Very nice ambiance with glass separating booths which helps keep noise to a minimum. Somehow the restaurant feels spacious . Very friendly service. One of the few places left that actually provides the table with a bread basket. I recommend the chicken Greek salad which is my usual pick.

I stopped in for lunch at Spargo's and had a pretty good experience overall. The food was decent --…read moreI ordered a gyro sandwich with fries and a fountain Coke. It was enjoyable, but honestly, more average than excellent. The service, however, was fantastic -- friendly, attentive, and fast. The place itself was also very clean and comfortable, which I really appreciate. Price-wise, I can see what others have mentioned. My lunch came to $21 before tip, which feels a bit steep for what I got. Nothing about the meal really stood out enough to justify making this a regular spot for me. That said, if friends or coworkers wanted to go, I'd have no objection to returning. All in all, a pleasant experience thanks to the great service and cleanliness, even if the food and pricing didn't quite wow me.

I was looking for breakfast because my hotel "Free breakfast" turned out to be an empty pot of…read morecoffee and stale cheerios. I turned to yelp and found Spargos and was not disappointed! It is excellent, a bit pricey, but far superior to the big chains and just costs a little more. I'm sure there are little mom and pop joints that are less expensive as well, but this place gives you what you pay for. I got the Countryside Skillet and everything was cooked perfectly and presented well. Highly recommend!

Visited here on a whim, and this was by far one of the best breakfasts I've had in a while…read more Everything was pretty simple as I ordered scrambled eggs with cheese, wheat toast, bacon and hash browns. Everything came out great! The servers were really attentive as well and came to check on us a lot. I'll definitely revisit.

My go-to for breakfast at least weekly. And lunch... food is good and consistent, service is…read morefriendly and fast. Value is great, portions are large, and the specials are interesting. I recommend the Southern Slam for breakfast- think Eggs Benedict meets a Western Omelet covered in gravy. For lunch, the soups are always good, but I like the Buffalo Salad.. loads of buffalo chicken tenders over a great salad bed and your choice of ranch or blue cheese.. get the blue cheese. Great location, family run since forever, plenty of parking.

My buddy and I checked out Lela's in Auburn Hills for the first time today, and I've gotta say--it…read morewas a great experience all around. It's conveniently not far from his house, so it made for an easy stop, and we're both really glad we decided to give it a try. Right when we walked in, the vibe stood out. The place is really nicely decorated with a cool, welcoming atmosphere that just makes you feel comfortable right away. Everyone we interacted with was genuinely friendly and welcoming, which always goes a long way. Shoutout to our waitress--unfortunately I can't remember her name, but it was actually her first day, and she absolutely crushed it. Super attentive, kind, and on top of everything. You would never guess she was brand new. Food-wise, I ordered the American breakfast sandwich (I think it might've gone by a different name before), and it was fantastic. Everything was just right--the eggs were fluffy, the sausage was flavorful, and the lettuce and tomato added a fresh touch that pulled it all together. Every bite hit. My buddy kept it simple with eggs, toast, and tomato slices, but even that looked really good--the tomatoes especially looked fresh and delicious. Overall, great service, great food, and a really cool atmosphere. Hands down, I'll definitely be back.

I don't know if I just got a bad batch of their chili sauce but it was disgusting almost threw up…read morewhen I got a bite of the chili dog. The aesthetic of the place is clean and nice My husband really didn't like his food either we will not go back there but it's not to say that other people don't like this food it might be good for all the people but what I'm saying is when you go in there to open up check your food because that chili sauce had a taste that I almost threw up I mean I I just think it might have been bad or going bad and they used it anyways and they shouldn't have. I mean the people were awesome and nice I can't say they weren't I just had a bad experience.

Alex Royal Grill - Troy, MI This place has been popping up…read morein my feed on Yelp and Google Maps for a while, and I finally decided to check it out--glad I did. Alex Royal Grill is located in a strip mall, but don't let that deter you. Sometimes those are the best hidden gems. Service was a little on the slow side even though it wasn't very busy, but honestly, I may have noticed it more because I walked in very hungry. That said, my waitress was absolutely delightful--super friendly and attentive, and she made the wait much more pleasant. I ordered the biscuits and gravy with a side of sausage patties and eggs. The portion size was solid and definitely filled me up. The gravy was delicious, the eggs cooked perfectly over medium, and the sausage patties were flavorful. They were just a touch more cooked than I personally prefer--but I can't really judge, as I tend to do the exact same thing when I make sausage at home. Overall, this experience was easily a strong 4.5 out of 5, and close enough to five stars that I'm comfortable giving it one. I'll definitely be coming back to try more of the menu. If you're in Troy and looking for a down‑to‑earth spot with good food and friendly service, this place is worth checking out.

What a pleasant place to go have breakfast. The first thing that hit me was how clean and fresh…read morethis place felt walking into it. I looked to my left and saw a young lady that was wiping down all of the blinds in the place, something you don't see too often. The food was plentiful and delicious, of course diner fare with lots of choices. My waitress was outstanding kind efficient kept my coffee full to the brim.