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    Farmers Cafe

    4.6 (99 reviews)
    Closed 6:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Rye Toast
    Alex M.

    3.5 overall. I ended up at Farmers Cafe as my original breakfast destination was closed for vacation. The restaurant does appear to be located within a farming community, and it is part of a strip of businesses. There is a parking lot onsite. The cafe has a community feel, which as someone from outside the community, it felt as though all eyes were on us when we walked in. Most of the patrons within the restaurant were talking to each other across the tables and booths. Our server greeted us right away and was very welcoming. We ordered a variety of dishes to try, and the prices were very low. They offer most of the standard breakfast fare, including pancakes, french toast, skillets, and biscuits and gravy. The breakfast menu filled an entire page, and the subsequent pages were dedicated to lunch items. We ordered the standard breakfast with scrambled eggs, hash browns, bacon, and rye toast, plus pancakes, and biscuits and gravy. The portions served were a good size for the price, and I liked that I could order 2 pancakes instead of 3. Overall, this breakfast was fine. There was nothing revolutionary about the food. The biscuits by themselves did not have a lot of flavor, but we're better once the gravy was added. The pancakes were hot and fresh, but were a little on the tough side. The scrambled eggs were overcooked compared to how I typically like them. The hash browns were very good, crispy on the top but soft on the bottom. The star of the show was the rye toast, which I would definitely recommend. I personally would not drive out of my way to return to this restaurant, as there are better options closer to my home. It does seem to be a hit among the locals, and it appeared that most patrons knew each other and were having a great time. If you find yourself in the Carleton area, you might want to give the Farmer's Cafe a try!

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    5 years ago

    Fish and chips are excellent! Breakfast is very good as well. Prices are very reasonable. Enjoy coming here. Definitely recommend

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    Great food and atmosphere. Wait staff is attentive and helpful! Breakfast is the best here!

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    7 years ago

    Great food! I had the western omelette and a large milk! The whole deal was on point!

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    6 years ago

    Small town Cafe. Love their food, atmosphere, and staff. Owners go out of their way to make their customers happy.

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    Every time we go in there I try to order something new. Everything is great,especially the white fish dinner.

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    Only been for breakfast. Big portions. Friendly service, good food, the coffee could be better.

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    I have now heard that owner is no longer at 2nd location. Seems to be back on the job in Carleton.

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    The Boardwalk

    The Boardwalk

    3.8(266 reviews)
    40.0 mi
    $$

    We went here for a dinner for my friend's bachelorette party before a night out. We were looking…read morefor good cocktails and a good, hearty dinner - that is exactly what we found here at The Boardwalk! We all ordered cocktails that came with quick service and were delicious! My friend tried the Crab Cake Sandwich and loved every bit of it. I ordered the Simple Cheeseburger, and although it was a typical cheeseburger (with added bacon), it was cooked perfectly and was as juicy as a cheeseburger could get! The fries on the side were great too. We left there being very happy with our choice. This is a great spot on the Boardwalk if you ever visit Put-in-Bay!!!

    We visited this place on a Saturday for lunch. There was golf cart parking out front and it was…read morewithin walking distance of many other stores and bar since it's in the downtown part of the island. When we walked in we were a bit confused as there were multiple bars and food areas. The bathrooms were on the walkway leading to the restaurant. They were small and pretty filthy. One toilet one broken and filled with waste, and the other had toilet paper all over the stall. We were visiting with our dog and discovered, after walking upstairs, that dogs are not allowed on the upper deck. They are allowed on the lower and back portions of the area. We ended up at the seafood bar on the main level. Being from Maryland we're use to seafood with a lot more flavor and seasoning to it. This was very expensive for bland seafood. We also ordered a frozen lobster bisque to-go. (The plastic containers were flimsy and didn't make it back to the mainland before it cracked down the whole side.) If we go to the island again this will be a spot to skip.

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    Iron Mike's Tavern - 1/2 pound hamburger, lettuce, tomato, and steak fries

    Iron Mike's Tavern

    3.8(68 reviews)
    5.8 miDownriver
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    Our first time trying Iron Mike's Tavern, It didn't…read moredisappoint. Took our son & Daughter-in-Law for their birthday's. ( 5 days apart) Thursday is Prime Rib day special, my wife enjoyed it, I had Cod dinner, excellent. Our son and his wife shared two dinners, chef salad, and build your own burger. Great portions both. Our waitress Lexi friendly,fast service atmosphere of neighborhood bar.

    I-275 south of Metro airport is a bit of a food desert, and when a Yelp search turned up this place…read morejust off the Huron road exit a visit was in order. Iron Mikes was about half full at 7 PM on a Friday. Took a seat at the bar and got my drink order taken quickly. Very low key atmosphere but clean and lively,, I was in the mood for a burger so ordered a patty melt. I was a bit surprised to see it topped with American cheese (see photo); I thought patty melts by definition used swiss. Wasn't in the mood to send it back and I figured a cheeseburger's a cheeseburger so I tucked in. And never looked back. The beef had good flavor and was cooked to a perfect medium. It was a large patty--1/2 lb., though you can get a 3/4 pounder if you're really hungry. Onions were well carmelized. The housemade chips were also great, crisped but not burnt. Had servers check back in regularly and when the time came, process my bill quickly. Iron Mike's was a treat.

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    Iron Mike's Tavern - Delicious burger & cheese fries

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    Yes, American cheese on a patty melt. But good anyway!

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    Harbor Hook and Grille - Tuna Poke Bowl

    Harbor Hook and Grille

    3.5(11 reviews)
    12.7 mi

    Location, location, location! Located near a hot fishing spot, you'd expect a sea fare and that's…read morewhat Harbor Hook has. Not only Great Lakes fish but also ocean poke and calamari. This is not the type of restaurant that you'd expect in a coastal fishing village. My four star rating is based on the above and value. As pictured, the cuban sandwich and onion rings. I prefer battered rings, but these were breaded and seasoned. They were the best breaded rings i've ever had. The cuban sandwich was traditional with ham, pulled pork, cheese and pickles. It wasn't pressed, but that didn't affect the taste, just the appearance. The servers were very attentive and refilled my iced tea three times. Very clean eating area and restroom.

    On our way home from a run to the airport, we were both famished, so we turned to our trusty…read moreresource - Yelp! We were approaching the Monroe area, and did not want any fast food. We chose Habor Hook & Grille. This restaurant sits right across the street from the harbor, hence part of the name, and the food pics looked appealing. It was almost 9pm on a Tuesday night, so there weren't many people. It was rather dark when we entered, so I inquired if it was too late to get dinner and we were told the restaurant was serving until 10pm. The restaurant and bar area was a large open area with very high ceilings. There is an outdoor area for seating and what looked like a bar area as well. I asked about daily specials and our server told us there weren't any due to the Harbor Hook & Grille just implemented a new menu with several new offerings. Our server was very friendly and attentive. We ordered the Calamari appetizer (served with a thicker marinara sauce), the Harbor Cubano sandwich with fries, and the Tuna Poke Bowl. Tha Calamari was good, but could've used some additional seasoning as it was somewhat bland. The Harbor Cubano sandwich was also good - roasted pork, sliced ham, Swiss cheese, dill pickles, and mustard. There wasn't much mustard if any, so our server offered any of their sauces - a garlic aioli was selected. This sandwich was served with fries. I am not sure if it was because we arrived so late or what may have happened, but these fries were somewhat mushy and limp. They may have been sitting for a while or undercooked. The Tuna Poke Bowl, in my opinion, was the highlight of our food selections. The flavor of the tuna, cucumber, carrots, radishes, and pickled onions were topped with a spicy sauce that paired very well with this dish. All-in-all a decent dining experience. I would've gone with 3.5 stars if available in Yelp! scoring.

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    Harbor Hook and Grille - Calamari

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