Debated between 3 and 4 stars. Giving 4 because the food is generally very delicious.... My only issue is that for a place named "flap jack shack" you'd expect some good flap jacks. I tried them once and they were dry and tasted like a box mix. My boyfriend tried them a second time and had the same verdict. However, I would recommend the banana bread French toast, very moist and delicious. I'm a local and have frequented here for a handful of years. read more

The food here was good, nothing special. I had an omelet and I didn't even get potatoes with it (sad). The pancakes were alright, but very dense. read more

Super good mimosas!! The mimosas are cheap at a certain time too..don't remember when. Breakfast is really good too. The service was great. I definitely recommened getting breakfast here. read more

Great food and service but every time we come here the AC is blasting and it feels like its 40 degrees in here. Very uncomfortable. Bring a jacket. read more

Went on a Saturday morning at 9:30. It took an hour to get our food. When we got our food the pancakes were very dry along with the biscuits. Eggs were off tasting and everything was bland. Not really sure what the hype is about but Ill stick with Cracker Barrel from now on if I want a decent breakfast. read more

First time here since I was a kid years ago. Went on a Saturday morning and the place was packed. When we finally sat down the server took our order and it took quite a long time to get our meals. Plates were kinda messy and it looked like the French Toast was a frozen pre-made product but I'm not 100% sure. read more

While here I did not eat a flap jack, or a pancake and still walked away full and happy. I love a great breakfast menu and good service along with a friendly environment all of which were surpassed. I helped myself to a breakfast omelette and chicken tenders while others at my table sampled other dishes from the menu all were satisfied. The place was jammed with customers and we were still greeted, seated and waited on faster and with great professional attention than most other breakfast restaurants that I have eaten at. read more

If I could give no stars I would. Normally I don't mind coming here for breakfast when my family visits, but today was the worst experience I've ever had. The hostess/manager gave such an attitude when I asked for a window seat, which there were plenty open, and we ate our cold food hoping someone would come check on us but no one did. Then waited 15-20 minutes for the check before I gave up and left. The host set such an annoying tone and ruined flap jack for me. read more

Absolutely love this place!! Best breakfast in TC. The kitchen can be slow but well worth it.

Wow! End of story. Greatest coffee in Traverse City. Breakfast was awesome as well. They have this hash brown and veggie dish with a side of eggs. It's super sexy. The place kind of reminds me of a diner that would be in a episode of The Brady Bunch. read more

I didn't mind the initial wait for a table. They have coffee while you wait. But that's the only plus. the service was THE WORST. We waited 45 minutes for our food. Waitress never stopped back. Offered no explanation, or apology. Order came out in pieces. I finally asked someone else for the rest of my order. Food was awful. Cardboard pancakes for the entire table. No one at this restaurant cares at all about service or food. read more

My dad and I go to Flap Jack Shack about once every two weeks. Almost ever time we have what I think to be the best waitress there, Cassidy. She is attentive but doesn't hover over us. She remembered me from before and what I like to eat and drink, which is a cup of coffee and the ultimate hearty (I would highly recommend those). Prices are fair and food is fabulous. This place is my favorite restaurant in town. read more

Some of the worst service and food I've had in a long time. The cinnamon twist French toast had way too much cinnamon, bacon was not fully cooked, Reese's flapjacks were dry and disgustingly sweet. The table next to us had their food delivered to our table twice and the kitchen had recooked their order after they had eaten which of course got delivered to us. The decor is outdated, I don't really want to ever walk into a 60s has been looking restaurant ever in my life. Overall uneventful, horrendous crap. read more

Flappy Jack's is really good for breakfast but everything else is very good as well. The Monte Cristo with the French Onion Soap is one of their best sandwiches and can easily be split between two people or half taken home. My other favorite dish is Diced ham and eggs served with a side of salsa, hash brown potatoes and of course pancakes. The decor is Route 66 dinner style flash back you the 50's. read more

This place was awesome! My team was running a 200 mile relay race and we needed a hot and hearty breakfast after our overnight legs. This place fit the bill perfectly. There was something on the menu for everyone and our server kept the coffee coming. Many customers were greeted by name, so it appears to be a place loved by locals. Next time I'm back in the area, I know where I'll be going for breakfast! read more

Okay...A friend and I decided to come here for a meal! I've been here before and the food and service has usually been really good. Today well..I'll give the sever the benefit of the doubt that it was busy. But not that busy. We ordered French toast, and I had a rodeo burger with Fries. Unfortunately the coffee was cold, not good at all. I had better coffee out of a gas station. On top of that it took 25 minutes for the food to come out to the table! Now I don't know what's going on in the kitchen, but it sure doesn't take that long to make 3 slices of trench toast and a burger. Unfortunately I ordered French fries...honestly they seemed like shoe string chips you buy in a gas station. The burger was mediocre at best and the overall cleanliness was lacking. With other tables complaining about the service is leading me to probably not coming back again. read more

The pancakes were a bit dry but I enjoyed the rest of my breakfast and the coffee was hot! :)

For the money (cheap diner breakfast), I don't think you can beat the price. The portions are large and they can accommodate large groups. The place is always busy but they usually have a good amount of employees. One of the better options for families. read more

How many breakfast places do you find with funky 1970's decor, with a small bar that is stocked with alcohol? This is one. We actually were a bit put-off by the outside appearance and drove around the building deciding whether to try it or not. I'm glad we gave it a shot. It is your standard breakfast food, cooked decently well. I ordered blueberry pancakes without their blueberry compote, which were good. The shredded hash browns were not seasoned at all, but a little salt helped immensely. I always order mine with some onion in them. If you expect fancy, don't try this place. If you want a standard breakfast place, give it a try. read more

Very proactive Management. Will update the star points on this review after the Manager follows up with me in regards to my original review. Thanks read more

The decor is pretty cool with it all being 70's style. The server was able to make good recommendations and was attentive. I liked having a carafe of coffee on the table so we could refill our coffee at will. My only complaint was that the pancakes were served to us cold so I'm not sure the cook knows how to time the food very well. Otherwise it was a great breakfast location. read more

Our party of five arrived mid morning on a Friday, asked for a table and was told 30 minutes. After a 25 minute wait we were shown to a corner booth that was not acceptable and had to ask for the manager after the hostess said it would be another 45 minutes until a table would be available. After manager intervention we were seated at a high top table. Food was good for the price and our waitress Kim was FANTASTIC! Pancakes were good, Chocolate Reese's, New York Cheesecake and Buttermilk. One in our party ordered a breakfast grilled cheese that was very good. Would have received 5 stars if not for the hostess. read more

Great service. Great food. Good portions. All 3 of my kids ate all of their meal. Will be back!

Loved it! The decor reminded me of my parents house in the 70's. The food was awesome- if you like a sweeter pancake the "Baked" pancakes are great! Our waitress was wonderful too- not often do you find a breakfast place (on a busy New Years morning) that have such a friendly staff. Can't wait to stop here this Summer! read more

The kitchen was really slow. Food was barely average. My medium eggs were completely runny. They were also cold. I ordered pancakes without whipped cream and got the cream anyway. Fortunately it scraped right off. The "cherry compote" was just canned cherry pie filling. Server was not speedy. Still waiting for the check as I sit here.... read more

Great breakfast food! A great fun local place to eat for breakfast and lunch. The price is good and the portions are good. The toast was amazing, the eggs where light and fluffy, and the breakfast potatoes were amazing. read more

This is the worst experience I ever had with my family, 1 our waitress never even checked on us never even tried to ask for refills or anything we had to get up ourselves and ask, 2 the host was ignorant and rude towards the fact that we had a baby and she didn't bring a high chair the food was cold we waited for about and hour for our food. Our plates were warmer then our food, I don't think this place should even get a Rate. read more

40 minutes for cold eggs? Granola and yogurt 35 minutes? The moronic manager asking if everything was fine while carrying nothing in her hands? That GED must have been real tough to pass. Servers are very friendly to make up for mismanagement. I've had better experiences there and will give it another go but this day was the pits. read more

First time saying here and we ha met stop talking about it. I ordered the Full of It Flap Jacks--- so happy I did. A large portion and food was superb. Our waitress Whitney handled our large group very well. The only down side was half of the group's food came out and then the other half came out 5-10 minutes after. Overall a good place; I'm sure if I went back with a smaller group the food time wouldn't be an issue; it also was Sunday morning which meant the place was packed. read more

The service was great! Whitney was our server and was on top of everything we needed. We met Carri at the end of our meal and she was terrific! Very helpful. The staff from the time we walked in to the time we left were all courteous. The food was terrific. All around great experience. read more

The food was very tasty idk if there had been a change since previous reviews but our potatoes were seasoned and perfectly cooked. I suppose any cook can have an off day? The food was traditional but with a unique touch and the waitstaff was knowledgeable and helpful about he menu. With the standard kids crayons they give kids animal crackers. This is a little thing but it's the little touches like that make a big difference. The banana bread French toast is heaven and I look forward to it every year when we vacation up here. read more

We were there for New Years weekend, so the line at the door was understandable, they provided free coffee while we waited. After opening another section of the dining room to get everyone seated, we were immediately approached by our friendly server and I have to say it was one of the best breakfasts I have ever had at any restaurant. Their Corn Beef Hash is not that cat food looking stuff out of a can most places serve. They smoke their own brisket and it was loaded. Fluffy flapjacks, perfect eggs, the only complaint I have is that we don't have one in GR. read more

Average breakfast diner with super-friendly service. Service: We waited a little bit too long to be served, but they compensated by taking several of our dishes off the bill (without us even complaining!). The waitress couldn't have been friendlier or more helpful, so overall I'd say the service was great. They just seemed a bit overwhelmed by the crowd on a holiday weekend. Atmosphere: average breakfast diner; lots of families and kids Food: I had the potato pancakes, and they were pretty average. They were drier and less greasy than some potato pancakes you get, which was sort of good and sort of bad. They tasted fine, but were by no means special. The sour cream and applesauce came in plastic containers, which I think is sort of tacky. read more

So, my husband and I eat out every day, every meal. Somehow, we have gotten stuck eating at the same places over and over. I convinced him that this summer we were going to try new places. While looking online at reviews, trying to find new places, that is actually how I became interested in writing reviews. So, on our adventures we came across the Flap Jack Shack. Pulling up, I thought it was a neat looking building. We walk in and I am impressed with the 70's retro décor. It's neat and clean looking and I think this might be a good breakfast. We order our drinks and food and wait, and wait, and wait for it to finally arrive. At first glance, it looked like it might be ok. Not great looking, but I'm hopeful. Well, I was so wrong. The sausage was raw on the inside, completely pink and cold. The biscuits were thick and pasty. The eggs were rubbery on the outside and slimy on the inside. The pancakes, which should be their specialty based on their name, were thick, heavy and very gritty. The bacon and potatoes had been deep-fried and were not even edible. My husband and I started laughing. This was the absolute worst food we had been served since I don't even know when. Honestly, not a single item delivered to our table was edible. We notified the waitress that we could not eat the food and asked for our bill. She said that their cook had walked out that morning and one of the servers was trying to work the kitchen. I don't know if that is the reason everything was so horrible or not, but I know that we will not ever go back to find out. Unfortunately, I can not recommend this place to anyone. read more

Service was friendly and quick. No waiting for coffee refills- they leave a carafe at the table. The corned beef hash was awesome but the pancakes tasted like they came from a box. They were dry and dense. read more

The service was great. Especially since I went in with three toddlers. It was clean. The food was normal breakfast food nothing special. The only tip would be watch out for the bacon it's pre cooked and kept warm. The waitress brought me out "new" bacon then realized I was not fooled and had them cook some fresh. Night and day difference. I was treated with respect and enjoyed my food. Eat Here. read more

Great place and good people. I am a Vet and they asked me on Veterans Day and gave me a free meal! My wife and I frequent on weekends for a Bloody Mary and a breakfast burger ( best thing for a hangover). read more

DELICIOUS breakfasts!! This is now one of my favorite stops in Traverse City! The cherry compote flap jacks are my favorite, however their omlettes are also amazing. Portions are very good and so is service. Sitting on the patio is a bonus. Decor is 60/70s and fun! I highly recommend a stop while in town. read more

Good food, good value and great view. Service is generally really good. Food is well prepared and portions are adequate.

Pretty good food if you don't mind spending $30 after tip on a breakfast way overly priced. $3.99 for a bowl of oatmeal. 754 two slices of French toast $2.50 more if you want sausage with it. read more