Toast was delicious. They are dog friendly which is a huge plus for us. We enjoyed the bacon fried…read morerice and Trashy Hashy. Both were equally delicious. There was a lot of food and for breakfast, for a lighter meal, we could have split one. We each ended up taking half home. The staff was friendly and quick. Everything went well on the Friday morning we ate there.

The food here is average for the price point. Service was good…read more Although I didn't watch the show Friends, I felt like we walked into a restaurant based on the set of that show. It was pleasant enough but we all wish the food was better. We all agreed that the avocado toast was the most memorable.

Cute coffee shop in downtown Birmingham with lots of places to sit!! My friends and I were walking…read morearound and were excited to give this place a try. Coffee was pretty good and the ambiance was a good place to sit and hang for a while. I would stop by if I were in the area again!

Good barista team; great accurate descriptions of my guests complex drink requirements. Happy…read morecustomer service and quick service. Pretty uptown decor though the prominence of "To-Go" orders seems too in-your-face for the more humane, walk-in or dine-in orders. The proof of this is mgmt's posting of shrill "PKEASE DON'T TOUCH!!" Signs. The in-house orders are much quieter right next to them but why put the other less committed customer orders in all our faces? Nice comfortable interior (too few seats) and nice outdoor patio as well.

We ate here for a birthday dinner. Had a very memorable evening from the moment we arrived until…read morewe left. The staff was phenomenal, the food was really well prepared and the atmosphere was just right. Whether you are here for a date night, a group outing, a business dinner or a celebration, you can't go wrong with 220 Merrill. The steaks are excellent, I really enjoyed the calamari appetizer and of course the millionaire's fried rice was awesome. Save room for the Biscoff cookie dessert. It is totally worth it. Will eat here again if we have the chance.

To start, I want to say the vibes are always good here! I love the ambiance and the food is…read moredelicious. Definitely a place to come with your friends after a long week or day of work to enjoy the happy hour specials! The menu has many food and drink specials from 3-6:30pm. I've never been disappointed! Our waitress was great and made sure we had a well spent girl dinner :)

By FAR the most amazing dining experience we've had. Great food, great vibes, amazing menu, and our…read morewaiter, Sam, was seriously just the best! Highly recommend.

This place is super cute and trendy. The food is delicious but I can see that if you go at an…read moreextremely busy time that it can feel extremely claustrophobic inside of the place. It feels very cut off and not an open layout at all. The drink menu was pretty unique and delicious. I had the salmon and my friend got a steak with the potato which was one of the best baked potato's I have had in a long time if not ever. The appetizer we split was spinach dip and it was so good however, they could include more crisps as we had to order more for the dip which was an up charge another thing to note (even though I did not get the item) it was refreshing to see that the menu stated the salad dressings were seed oil free which can be make it or break it for some people.

The food was great ( except the burrata) that was tasteless…read more Everything else was great the drinks were amazing too and looked good. Service was excellent Ambience was also great

It was fabulous to return to Madam! Excellent experience. Thank you to Michael for exceptional…read moreservice! He was very attentive, kind, and helpful. I really enjoyed my French onion soup and Caesar salad. The salad was very crisp and fresh. We had the Burrata as our starter and it was beautiful. My friend enjoyed her lobster benedict. They offer a variety of lovely coffee and espresso drinks. I very much liked my hazelnut latte and a cardamom latte too. The atmosphere is lovely! I love all the art and modern decor. It's a bright space with lots of natural light. Relaxed vibes and we didn't feel rushed. Easy free parking on Sundays. There is a parking garage right around the corner.

Great brunch spot! Came for Father's Day with my F-I-L and had an excellent brunch. It's a small…read moreplace but there is ample seating and they did a ton of take-out. The 6 of us sat near the front and were quickly brought water and coffee. I ordered a breakfast bowl and dad got a waffle with a bunch of fruit. The food was excellent as was the service. We will definitely be back.

We recently stopped by The Shine Cafe and had an overall good experience with a few areas that…read morecould use improvement. I ordered the "Double Trouble" -- French toast loaded with cookie dough, Oreos, Nutella, and chocolate sauce. Let me just say... that dish is a train straight to diabetes. In all seriousness, it was absolutely delicious and indulgent, but definitely on the overly sweet side. If you have a serious sweet tooth, this one's for you. My wife went with the Classic Eggs Benedict, and that was excellent -- well-balanced flavors and cooked just right. The breakfast potatoes, however, were a bit bland. They were cooked well texture-wise but could definitely use more seasoning. Service was so-so, though it seemed like they were pretty busy, which likely played a role. The location is great -- conveniently about a mile from Woodside Church, one of the largest churches in Michigan -- so I can imagine it gets especially packed on weekends. One important note: restroom maintenance needs attention. With only a single restroom per gender, cleanliness is critical. My wife noticed the toilet seat wasn't clean, which is something that should be addressed promptly, especially in a high-traffic establishment. Overall, the food quality was strong, particularly the main dishes, and we'd likely return -- but there are definitely a few operational details that could elevate the experience.

I arrived at Zalman's alone for breakfast which is located within the Kingsley Hotel on iconic…read moreWoodward Avenue (highway #1!) and was greeted promptly by hostess, Sydney. I was a little disappointed initially to be seated at the short bar as it makes me feel like I'm in elementary school due to the height, but this was a busy Saturday morning so I understood as it seems there are limited 2-tops, etc and this visit was at peak hours. It was nice to see the daylight coming through the windows which also made this a relaxing venue. While I was sitting there I was able to observe a lot as the short bar is next to the case displaying many delicious treats. I really laughed to myself as I noticed a couple of future Yelper's (one was 2-year toddler and his probably 4-5 year old sister (possibly celebrating a birthday) make a prompt trip to checkout the dessert offerings first! They were obviously "regulars". I was greeted by one of the wait staff, Mya, who was friendly, served me a coffee and indicated my server would be with me soon. I appreciated seeing the teamwork among the staff. I was eventually served by Owen who was helpful and I ordered an egg white frittata which came with a side of mixed fresh fruit. While I was waiting on my food, I had a vantage point where I could see several entrees come out. I also witnessed one of the two Chefs smiling as he was looking at and preparing the orders which I found interesting. The frittata included spinach, tomatoes, goat cheese, apple chicken sausage, and was delicious. I was still a little hungry, so I realized the future Yelpers mentioned earlier had it right, and I ordered a carrot cake cupcake which Owen mentioned was a good choice. The frosting was delicious and the moist carrot cake was tasty as well. The overall restaurant was hustling and bustling on this morning, I had my coffee cup refilled multiple times and even noticed additional children observing the case with the desserts. I enjoyed the overall experience and did not feel rushed at all, but more like a customer!

Good food and great service. I really enjoyed the French toast. Nice bakery. Go early since they…read moreget quite packed very fast.

Pretty meh. Service is very good and they do a great job accommodating any requests. It's just…read morereally loud inside which makes the experience a little unpleasant. The food is ok but not much better than what you could get at any run of the mill diner.

I've been coming to this diner for over 37 years. Great staff of several kind people, fantastic…read morefood, and the upgrade during Covid was a nice change. It's not called it on the menu any longer, but "the favorite" is still my go to. The French Benny and Cinnamon Roll French Toast are delightful as well. I really miss the bakery that is no longer after the renovation unfortunately,...the fresh made bread was so delicious. The Whistle Stop even did our wedding cake 31 years ago today in 1994. The outdoor seating option added during the renovation also provides another option to enjoy the food and fresh air. Give it a try and you may still be enjoying 37 years later as well.