Moose & Stella's is exactly what I want in a local breakfast spot!…read more First of all, I absolutely LOVE the whole dog theme. Knowing the restaurant is named after their dogs makes all of the dog decor even more adorable, and the fact that they have treats for your four-legged family members too is such a fun touch. Beyond being incredibly cute and pet-friendly, the food is phenomenal. They have great breakfast options, really fun coffee drinks, and you can actually take the whole family out for breakfast without breaking the bank, which feels increasingly rare. It has that comfortable, welcoming local feel where you can get a genuinely great meal without anything feeling overly fancy or overpriced. Delicious food + fun coffee + dogs + reasonable prices? You really can't go wrong.

We had the pleasure of stopping into the lovely restaurant in Kalkaska. We made the decision purely…read moreout of the fact that they had seating outside and we had our golden retriever with us. I don't think we could have picked a better Restaurant to have our dog with! We literally had no idea that this restaurants theme is dogs! Moose and Stella's is such a cute Restaurant! The dog decor is absolutely adorable! We were greeted warmly and told our dog was absolutely welcome and they brought her a big bowl of water and some biscuits! This is definitely a mom café with lots of delicious looking foods to choose from. I decided on the corned beef hash as it was mentioned that it was homemade and popular and we also chose blueberry pancakes as it came highly recommend recommended. My husband chose a skillet that had several types of meat and sausage, gravy and hashbrowns. It was a daily special. Our waitress and other staff were so kind and kept our coffee cups full. As a sidenote, it was fairly close to closing time I would say about 45 minutes before they closed and not once did we ever feel like we had to rush. Our food came out and looked absolutely delicious! The servings were very big and everything was hot. The corned beef has was most likely the best I've ever had!! it was like a very rustic take on what I know is corned beef and I absolutely loved it! It was very flavorful and it had that nice crispy. Text her and places that you really crave with corn beef hash. 10/10! The blueberry pancakes were exceptional as well. They were light and fluffy and fresh blueberries all throughout. My husband skillet was full of all kinds of breakfast meats, cheese, hashbrowns, and gravy. I don't think you can do much better than that. He said everything was delicious and he really liked the gravy which is a complement to the business as he is extremely picky about sausage gravy! My daughter had the kids hamburger slider with fries and applesauce and she said it was delicious! Just a sidenote, they have a small menu for your dogs as well! We ordered our dog, Marley, a big hamburger patty and she gave it a 10 out of 10 We will return again and again, we come to the area for vacation and this restaurant will definitely be in our normal rotation when we visit!

Ate Father's Day breakfast with my dad, son and mom. I ate the "Big Daddy," my boy ate the…read more"Breakfast Burger," my mom ate the Oat Meal, and my dad ate the "Rise-N-Shine." All of us were very pleased with our meals. The Big Daddy was almost too much food, but I managed. My boy said the Breakfast Burger was delicious but messy. My mom said the oatmeal was even delicious, had some maple mixed in with it. My dad enjoyed the Rise-N-Shine, too. The portions were great and the cost was decent. The service was a little slow but they were quite busy. The restaurant was clean but the tables are too large for the room. In my opinion, they could change to square 4-seater have more tables for more customers. The current tables seat 6-7 people but 1/3 of the tables had 2-4 people sitting at them. Definitely worthy of eating at again.

Great little spot! The food was soooo good and comforting!! The service was great also! Seems…read morelike a locals favorite breakfast spot! I was traveling through and had passed by Shirley's a few times and finally stopped! I'm glad I did! I'll definitely be back next time I'm in town! Great food, service & prices!

This cute family run restaurant is doing breakfast right! It's impossible to leave Shirley's still…read morehungry! Craving Pancakes, French toast, omelettes, homemade bread? Shirley's has it! If by some chance, you aren't satisfied with your experience or meal, you'll have the chance to tell Ms. Shirley yourself, when comes out to the dining room to greet and thank her guest for coming.

Not very good. Ambiance is blah. Food is mediocre. Service is not friendly. Do not recommend.read more

This place is now closed. Stopped by on a Friday morning and it's closed. This place used to be…read moregood.

Everything about this place is marvelous and particularly Dave, the owner. Great food!read more

We stopped to get breakfast as we traveled back to Maryland and Virginia. The bagel sandwiches and…read morecoffees were all delicious. And the service was efficient and friendly! What a local gem. Highly recommend!

So glad we stopped at M88 on our way out of town! My aunt said they had good coffee and breakfast…read moreand she was right. I will be thinking about the BEC liege waffle sandwich forever. It was absolutely killer, no notes. Also the cold brew was some of the best I've ever had. I drink my cold brew black and this one had such a smooth and unique flavor. It was almost a little smoky and tasted barrel aged. Cannot recommend the cold brew and breakfast sandwich enough. Service was kinda and the ambiance is relaxed and has lots of seating. A true gem in Bellaire!

Cute restaurant with really really good fresh food. We…read morewanted some smoothies and they came through. Their portions were big too. Prices were very fair also!

For the area, this is a really nice restaurant. The food was high quality and delicious, the space…read morewas clean with an open and calming floor plan, and the staff were pleasant and welcoming. It was surprisingly busy for a random Saturday in September, and I was actually surprised when the hostess asked if we had a reservation. It took a few minutes to get us seated, and the wait for our food was on the longer side, but a very large table had been seated right before us, so it was understandable. The inside of the restaurant has clearly been thoughtfully updated. The calming teal colors and rustic decor give the space a charming, relaxed feel, and you can tell the owner put a lot of thought into redoing the space. The food was on the pricey side for breakfast, but it was delicious. I had the farmer's plate, and while I wish the plate itself had been a little larger so the food wasn't piled on top of itself, everything tasted great. The kids' portions were surprisingly generous as well. One small detail that I really appreciated as a parent was the bathroom setup. The sinks are low enough for small children to use comfortably, which is something you don't always see in restaurants but makes a big difference when you have little ones with you. Overall, this was a really pleasant experience. There were a couple of small things that could have been better, but the quality of the food, thoughtful atmosphere, friendly staff, and family-friendly touches made this a place I'd happily visit again.

Eggs Benedict and I have to say one of the best I have had. Adding the pastrami to the Benedict…read moremade it even better. The focaccia bread is home made. They even have a cinnamon that's so amazing. Great people and what a treat it was to visit. It's a must stop when you're in Elk Rapids. Family owned and the passion shows.

Today was our first time visiting this little gem in Elk Rapids, and we couldn't have been more…read morepleased with our experience! From the friendly staff to the absolutely yummy food -- this place is 5+ stars! Our server was also the owner, and she was so fun to talk to! We had the breakfast Sammy and smashburger and would totally get those two dishes again! For those who like kale, their kale salad and homemade vinaigrette was SO GOOD! We also ordered a macaroon and brown butter cookie to go (P.S. We scarfed down the cookie before our check arrived ). We are looking forward to visiting this place again and again and again!

This restaurant was our introduction to Bellaire, Michigan. It's a charming small down restaurant,…read morewith a diner feel to it. The server was working hard and was kind. The scrambled eggs are the best I've ever had. They were creamy and delicious. The pancakes were huge, took up the entire plate! Everything seems to be homemade, and made fresh. We will be going back.

Food was very good. Cool sports themed atmosphere. Service was average at best. Everyone I engaged…read morewith seemed overwhelmed and not happy to be there.

Excellent fresh food. Servers are good. The kicker is that it's located in the old state…read morepsychiatric hospital, not a place you'd usually dine in.

The food was very good, the service was good. Our server, Dylan, was friendly, helpful and brought…read moreitems out in a timely manner. The regular coffee was delicious, the stuffed French toast was delicious, the eggs benny was okay, but we would try the omelette next time. The only thing we did not like was the sausage patties. The sausage was good quality but way too sage in it--it overpowered the fennel and other spices in it. I would try the sausage links next time to see if they are less packed with sage. And you definitely need reservations. They say they are recommended, they really should be required on the weekends and peak tourist season.

I am so glad to have found this wonderful place! We came for breakfast. The keyword that drew me in…read morewas "pork belly." The place delivers pork belly in ways I haven't even thought of! It was pretty calm when we came in and we were seated at a spacious table by the bar. I had a terrible time deciding because everything sounded so good. In the end, I went with a surf n turf. Yes, for breakfast. Fried oysters on top of pork belly drizzled with red hot vinegarette and if you didn't think it could get any better, this delicious creation sits on top of poached eggs which sits on top of cornbread. Listen, I'm not a huge fan of bread and cornbread is even a hit or a miss for me but this time, it was a huge hit. I really, really want to find a place close to home that could recreate this dish. What a culinary achievement! And honestly, I was so sad we only had the opportunity to dine here once. All I know is, next time I'm around the area, this is a MUST stop.

One of the best breakfast experiences ever with a great waiter, William. He was quick witted,…read moreattentive and took care of our party of five with his memory and not have ng to write anything down. The OJ from Natalie's is so darn good. Get the Fruit Salad, like a Ambrosia style and is delicious. The Eggs Benedict choice are excellent with plenty of meat too