Oh my goodness what a find. We were visiting from Ohio! This restaurant is a must. The staff was…read morevery helpful and sweet. A small hole in the wall that had everything! Italian, pizza, burgers, fish, fried chicken and breakfast all day! The food was generously piled high on the plate. Wish we lived closer, so we could visit more often.

it was exceedingly expensive and good. Coffee was awful. Asked for a waffle with extra butter…read more The syrup was warm bit not flavorful. Nice hot waffle with little butter, never saw the waitress again. Bill was $20. I rarely eat out. because the prices are insane. They were packed with Amish women and children.

Good food, Plenty to eat, Good service, Polite personnel, Nice menu, Will eat here often, Will try…read moretheir take-out fish dinner today.

Amazing food very cool and theve got 3 American flags behind there counter. Very patriotic love…read morethis place

In the area? This place is worth the detour, skip the chain food restaurants, feed the hunger and…read morequench your thirst!! Fantastic custom Bloody Mary's, Fresh fish and the chef salad was huge!! Mushroom soup was bold! Thick and creamy. Great custom sandwiches and a verity of other dishes. I will definitely be back. Local lake cottage style building and decor lots of friendly staff.

This restaurant deserves more stars!! The food was phenomenal and reasonably priced! The bartender…read moreand additional staff were so kind & everyone chipped in to keep our spot clear of clutter! Easy pick over any chain restaurant.

We don't come here to often but when we are in the area, we stop here. I had the gyro and the…read morewalleye bites. Wow so tasty. The chef did a great job on the food and Allison was our server. She was amazing and so kind and helpful. Just wanted to give her a shout out for working hard and efficiently. Will be back again.

Food is great, Vicky is the best waitress ever, we try to go once a week, but as with every place…read morethe prices are a little high. But that won't stop us from going back again and again.

Small town vibes packed full of flavor. Service was quick and more pleasant than interacting with…read moreyour big chain servers. Definitely an older generation hangout spot but absolutely fantastic for listening and learning opportunities. I believe I posted a less than appealing review 7 years ago and I was greatly surprised by how things have changed since then. Keep up the good work.

Great place for omelette and coffee. Courteous staff and delicious breakfast. Ambience was just…read morewhat you would expect for a small diner.

This was our first stop into Vickers!…read more We had a very nice meal with good service!! They were having a live band that evening, which we did not realize until it was time, but it was a nice surprise! We stopped in on an early spring day - everyone is craving the sunshine by the time winter finally breaks in Michigan! We sat in the sunroom area which is SO nice and light, but also insulated enough to stay cozy when it's not quite warm outside just yet!! We sat at a table that was to be very affected by the live band about to come in and set up. No one let us know about this, even though the waitress came and took our order prior - it would have been nice to know ahead of time as we definitely would have chosen a different spot, but we were able to pick up and move ourselves to another table when we realized what was happening! The live music is super fun, but is very loud - just something to be aware of if you don't love that sort of thing - maybe choose a seat inside the main part of the restaurant, if desiring to avoid!! :) Our order was placed behind a very large table. Due to this we had to wait over 30 mins for our 2 person order. Not overly surprising but something to keep in mind - the kitchen is not equipped to keep up with the rest of the rest of the restaurant if working on one large party order! Bonus: the atmosphere was really nice for a long wait! :) Vickers has a nice sized menu with a lot of variety!! We ordered nachos and a chicken sandwich. They have a several choices for sides - this is something I very much appreciate as I don't always want fries or chips with a sandwich! The option to upgrade is a big deal!! I upgraded to a side salad which was a great size and a good amount of toppings to make it very delicious! We will be back to Vickers! A nice, local spot inside of a cute, cozy town!! :)

Came in to celebrate my birthday with the family. Had an amazing experience. We sat out on the deck…read morethat looks across the lake. Our service was nothing short of fantastic our drinks were out fast and my daughter's kids pizza was brought out first. (Something that some restaurants/servers do not think about and I appreciated this SO MUCH!) I got the pulled pork sandwich with coleslaw, my husband and father got the bacon jam burger everything was delicious. I will be coming back again.. and again

Good food and great atmosphere. We especially love sitting out on the river. We have been here…read moreprobably a dozen times and never disappointed.

Great service and high quality food. Get a seat on the deck (higher or lower, both are great) if…read morethe weather allows. The meatloaf is a sleeper surprise. Pulled pork is great too. A bit on the pricey side, but a great destination dinner in Southwest Michigan.

The Gathering Place is exactly what a small‑town breakfast spot should be, and it's become a yearly…read moretradition for us whenever we're at Sylvan Lake. It's the kind of classic small‑town breakfast that feels familiar in the best way, nothing fancy, just really good food, big portions, and prices that make you double‑check the bill because it's that reasonable. We literally drive 35 minutes out of the way every year because it's worth it. The service has always been great and genuinely kind every time we've gone. No rush, no attitude, just people who take care of you. If you want a dependable, affordable, no‑nonsense breakfast with that small‑town warmth, this place nails it every time.

Great service! Quick meal service. Big portions. I had the skillet breakfast and it could have been…read moreenough for three meals. Great taste. You will not be disappointed if you try this restaurant. Go try enjoy!! I will go back. I want try their homemade cinnamon rolls! Great local diner feel.