Cafe 106

This place is great. The daily quiche is always a winner. The chef and staff are great. It's an…read morealmost daily stop every time we are in.

A great experience for lunch. Split the Chipotle Chicken sandwich and it was fantastic - finally a…read moresandwich loaded with the good stuff and not just bread! They split it for us, gave us each a pickle and also brought our choice of a bag of locally made chips. The Dill Havarti soup was flavorful and the perfect pairing with the sandwich. Our server was kind, helpful and efficient. The only meh about the place was the interior. It looked pretty plain... empty... unfinished. It does sound like it was recently changed over from being Chef John's, so maybe it's just a slow project in the works. Hope they continue to give this place (both inside & out) some love so it can match the awesome experience with the food.

Interior... very open, kinda empty feeling

Pumpkin cheesecake

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Exterior... zero signs saying its name.

Pier to Pier PIcnics

4.5(2 reviews)

0.1 mi

Such sweet & helpful ladies behind the counter. We think they were maybe a little overwhelmed with…read moreorders. We got the Custer crepe w/ onions & spinach and the Yoga on the Beach smoothie. We mentioned splitting everything, so she offered to divide the smoothie for us into separate cups. Both the crepe and smoothie were absolutely delicious, but they forgot the added veggies and to split the smoothie, so we just got an extra cup and it was fine. Plenty of seating with bigger tables, booths and bar-like tables & chairs. Would definitely recommend stopping by here. They had the best of intentions and still made us a great lunch. :)

I have had 3 different kind of sandwich from Pier to Pier and they were all AMAZING!! I have heard…read moretheir smoothies and crêpes are the best and will definitely be going back to try them. Staff is friendly and kind

Part of the seating

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Lemon curd and sweet cream crepe

Ludington Meat Company

4.3(46 reviews)

3.7 mi

We've been shopping here for years and finally decided to grab lunch from the counter. It is a bit…read morepricey, but you should already know that if you have been shopping here. The quality is there, and worth the price. We ordered the BLT, which came piled with bacon, and the brisket sandwich. Both were delicious. The house chips and dip are great and they sell the dip from the case, too. Food came out quickly and hot. Not much of an ambience, you're sitting in a grocery store basically. There is a small bar area if you're into that.

We liked it so much we came back twice during our stay in Ludington! If you're looking for a great…read morefish fry or smoked meat meal, this is a great place to go. While it's further out from the downtown, it's worth the drive (and you need to get groceries at Meijer anyway right?) You order at the counter and can sit inside (very cold AC) or on the outdoor patio and they use a buzzer system for you to come up and get your food. You self bus your dishes at the end. The fish portions are generous (honestly better value than the other fish fry place in town) and the coleslaw and fries are great. You can get the fish grilled as well which you just have to ask for. The kids meals have a rib meal option which is amazing so we sampled our kids' ribs and loved them. Very casual, you can grocery shop for jerky and cheese and more while waiting - and they have high chairs and clean restrooms.

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PITBowls

4.5(39 reviews)

1.7 mi

Fantastic experience with PITbowls today! They quickly accommodated 45 meals for our group and,…read morewhile I wouldn't recommend doing so without giving them a friendly heads up as a small business, they worked miracles and fed our whole gang. The food was excellent: fresh, plentiful, and *bonus point* came in eco-friendly packaging. They were organized, swift and so very friendly. Please give our new friends at the PIT a try! You won't be disappointed.

Food was fine, fresh, but lacking in spice. Needed more flavor. Nice place to sit and eat outside…read morethe food truck or take to go.

Wings!!

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Mediterranean bowl

The Q Smokehouse

4.5(169 reviews)

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vegan options and very kind staff…read more the q smokehouse has jackfruit, tofu, vegan cheese, and vegan sour cream. i ordered a potato with jackfruit and vegan cheese. the potato seemed to be rubbed with salt which is always a good touch. the jackfruit was on the briney side (a good rinse could help that) but im just glad we were able to find vegan options in luddington. the staff were also super kind and knowledgeable on the menu.

We were actually really disappointed that we weren't able to experience The Smokehouse because this…read morewas one of the places we were specifically hoping to visit while in Ludington. Unfortunately, when we went, it was dark and appeared to be closed. We also had a really difficult time finding clear, up-to-date information online about their hours, so we honestly weren't sure what happened. I don't want to leave a negative review about the food or service because we never actually made it inside, but it was frustrating to plan on stopping here and not be able to figure out whether they were open. We were really looking forward to it, so hopefully we'll have better luck next time!

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Pastrami Ruben

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Windows of The Q Smokehouse

Keeper's Fish Shack

4.0(43 reviews)

0.1 mi

I cannot describe how good this place is with appropriate language lol, but seriously I have been…read morein Ludington 4 out of the 5 days of the trip and have went three times! And most likely will be going before I leave town, the wait and prices are soooo worth it!!!

Keeper's is a walk up fish shack in downtown Ludington. We happened to go on a day with a live band…read morein the pavilion, and the weather was great for eating outside. The food was served quickly and piping hot. I got the fried perch tackle box. I really wanted to add a piece of another fish like blackened mahi mahi, but they declined. With my tackle box and my husband's, the total was upwards of $50. The portions were small, especially the fries for that price. With it being a walk up restaurant, you aren't paying for service. While the food was good, I probably won't make a second trip.

Outside

This is $50 worth of food supposed to feed 2 with supposed to be 2 of every type of fish on the menu. Moat pieces were nugget sized

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Local Michigan beer

House of Flavors Restaurant

4.3(301 reviews)

We came to House of Flavors last year while visiting Ludington, and we knew we HAD to come back a…read moreyear later. The ice cream is that good, and the history and story behind the building make this place such a fun stop. It's easily become one of our all-time favorite ice cream shops! I got the Eskimo Kisses and my husband got the Peanut Butter Bull's-Eye, and both were absolutely incredible. The ice cream here is seriously 100 out of 10. I got mine in a waffle cone, and that was probably the only slightly disappointing part. The cones are pretty small, and honestly, it wasn't my favorite waffle cone compared to some others I've had. But the ICE CREAM makes up for it and then some! There is pretty much always a line here, no matter what time of day you go, but they are incredibly efficient. They move people through quickly, so even when the line looks long, you aren't standing around forever. The inside is so cute and quaint, almost like stepping into an old-fashioned diner or soda fountain. It's bright, fun, clean, and has so much character. I'm still kicking myself that I've never actually stopped here for breakfast or lunch because I've heard their food is worth trying too. One of these days! We ordered from the ice cream side, where they have all of the cones and ice cream treats listed. I didn't see milkshakes and some of the other things you might expect at an old-fashioned ice cream shop on that side, although I'm pretty sure you can get more options if you sit down and order from the restaurant side. If you're in Ludington, you absolutely have to stop at House of Flavors. The ice cream is fantastic, the atmosphere is so much fun, and the history makes it even more special. We came back a year later for a reason, and we'll definitely be back again!

We were in town and stopped in for lunch looking at the rating. Loved the decor with old pics with…read morecaptions on the wall, pink seats, lightings etc. Found our table to a bit tight though. The place seemed busy but luckily there was no wait time. There was a lot of vegetarian options and mostly each combination was available as a salad, wrap or a sandwich. I ordered the cranberry chicken wrap . The wrap felt a little dry but the filling was quite good. I also tasted chicken fajita sandwich and it was awesome. This place has started as an ice-cream shop. They hold a lot of records including one in The Guinness Book of World Records and it shows in their elaborate ice-cream selection.we ordered vanilla with butterscotch and raspberry rendezvous and liked both. Prices are reasonable too. Definitely worth a visit when in town. PS : we walked by the restaurant's ice-cream shop side in the evening again and there was a queue extending to over a block :)

Inside

Large chocolate sundae

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Ludington Harbor cafe

4.1(119 reviews)

This place has changed names to Ludington Harbor Cafe…read more We went here for breakfast. The service was quick. We had the Country Omelet and a country breakfast. They both were ok. The coffee was decent.

This cafe has a variety of breakfast & lunch options...so many that it was hard to choose! The…read moreportion sizes are huge so come hungry! The omelet was loaded with veggies, just wish they had fresh jalapeños to give it some spice. Food was priced very reasonably and food came out fast. Cute little downtown cafe.

View from our table

Harbor omelet with hash browns and gravy - very good!

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Business front

Old Hamlin Restaurant

3.6(178 reviews)

0.0 mi

We were vacationing in Ludington and decided to have dinner at Old Hamlin Restaurant downtown. The…read moreword "old" definitely matches the style of the restaurant. The interior feels dated, but also warm, welcoming, and homey. It has the charm of a place that has been serving the same homemade recipes for generations, and it truly feels like both the restaurant and the recipes have remained true to their roots since opening day. We were seated quickly, and our waitress, Sydney, greeted us promptly. She was friendly and took the time to tell us about the daily specials and homemade soups. Two of our children ordered the kids' spaghetti, while our other child had the chicken strips and fries. I ordered the Monterey Chicken Sandwich based on Sydney's recommendation, and my husband chose the meatloaf sandwich with a cup of chicken noodle soup. Everything we ordered was good. The kids all enjoyed their meals, and I absolutely loved my sandwich. My husband enjoyed the meatloaf as well, although he mentioned he would probably try something different if we return on a future visit. The homemade pies looked incredible, but we already had dessert plans elsewhere, so we'll have to save those for another time. Overall, while the restaurant's interior may feel a bit dated, the homemade food, reasonable prices, and friendly service made for a very enjoyable meal. If you're looking for a comforting, home-cooked meal while visiting Ludington, Old Hamlin Restaurant is definitely worth a visit.

Bad Chicken Alfredo, Good Chicken Tenders and Pancakes…read more Nice Waitress Sydney, 12 year old bus boy. Old timey boat captain ambiance, but playing pop music. Long Waits, Worth it? eh.

Beautiful stained glass inside

So good coconut cream pie

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Kids' cheeseburger

Chuck Wagon

3.9(196 reviews)

1.2 mi

Talk about loaded pizza! We stopped into this hidden gem during the off season. Service was great…read moreand the pizza was awesome in this small full service bar and pizza joint. Definite pizza vibe when you walk in. This place is great year round.

I called at 4pm because I knew if I waited it would be a two hour wait. They said 45 minutes took…read moremy last name and phone number. We get there and they didn't have our order. They told us it was a two and a half hour wait for another pizza. I pushed and I told them it was their error and they needed to fix it now. If I had not pushed they would not have out a rush on the order. We still Had wait 25 minutes. At this point I feel like we should have gotten a discounted price or free for their error. They didn't. The pizza was good. The service questionable.

Bar area

Super Pizza

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Kitchen

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Mike M.

10

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3

7 years ago

Breakfast top notch. Its a must. Why are you still reading this? Go now.. get breakfast... its to good to wait for... go now.

Steve G.

5

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7 years ago

Fast friendly service and a breakfast made to fill you up and bring you back again another day.

Don S.

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4

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9 years ago

Very friendly and service oriented. The food was well prepared and delicious to the last bite.

Beth R.

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3

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9 years ago

Great food and service. We had the Southwest breakfast burrito and it was delicious.

Kristie H.

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2

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3 years ago

Love this place! Very quaint , great food and service. Highly recommend this place!

Danielle S.

89

4

3

8 years ago

We love cafe 106. There Monte cricos are the best!! Great people and great food!!

Himanshu S.

7

19

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12 years ago

Awesome place and excellent service. Must visit when in town.

Bruce G.

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4 years ago

best breakfast in town with the best coffee that you can find

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