It's perfect! Wonderful little mom & pop place (always my choice of places to eat) with hometown…read morevibe. Another couple were with us for late breakfast and all of us were happy with our choices! The cornbeef hash, farmers breakfast x'2 and breakfast skillet. I must say the homemade hash looked amazing add in there gourmet ketchup & homemade jellies and jams! Can't go wrong but add in there attentive friendly service (thank you Taylor), and the ability to purchase a few items of local fareand it's PERFECT!

Fresh, locally sourced, great wait staff (Erin rocks), and good value. We will be back.read more

4.5 stars restaurant. I like this restaurant due to live music and food. I would recommend come…read moreearly to get the in line in waitlist is the faster way for the wait. The restaurant is at the lake area with nice view while waiting. You can stroll while waiting. Our wait did not take long. We got a front row seat next to live music stage. We got Steak and Frite. It has hanger steak and the broccolini. It also has some fry. The sauce is very good. Love the food. Experience also good. Service is good.

Hardest review I have ever written. We were thrilled to try this place, and horribly let down by…read morethe experience, specifically by the server. The good - the atmosphere is great, the vibe pretty accurately replicating a French bistro. The food (what we did get) was good. Steak frites was awesome. The bad - never has a server failed so miserably. How? 1. Brought the wrong wine, then lied by insisting the house red was in fact a Côtes du Rhône. 2. Forgot two soups, delivered our entrees, said the soups were "coming" and reported "almost here" when we were half done with dinner. 3. Wrong dressing delivered on the salad, then delivered a different dressing with the request for extra. 4. The topper - the manager's comp dessert was either wrong or the pastry chef has never seen a real Basque Cheesecake. The manager was appreciative for the feedback, but the "fix" was to not make us pay for the wine that was wrong or the soup that never came. Not exactly the experience that will make us rush back. I know that staffing "up north" is tough, but this place was full of servers who appeared well in control and efficient. We drew the very short straw. Eat here at your own peril.

Pretty decent food, but service was definitely sub-par. The entire experience took 3 hours which is…read morea pretty ridiculous. The establishment is very small, so it makes sense that it takes a while to get a table. But, it took about 20 minutes for someone to even come take our order, and even then they only came because we flagged them down. Then, a ton of to-go orders were taking priority over the people inside. It took about 2 hours to get our food after we were seated. No shade I get they're doing their best. The only thing that really made our party angry was the fact that it seemed like they were churning out to go orders and not serving the people in the restaurant in a timely manner.

The service is excellent, unfortunately the food was literally inedible. Pancakes are not supposed…read moreto crunch when you break them with a fork. They were crispy, crunchy, overcooked and tasted like paste. I sent them back and overheard the kitchen staff state that they were fine the customer just didn't like them. Please TASTE the food you're serving, I can assure you, it's not fine, it's beyond nasty. Here's a tip, when cooking pancakes they should only be flipped one time. You pour the batter in 1 spot only and it will evenly spread, wait until it bubbles all-over the surface, then flip it. That's it! When you flip it over and over, it removes the light fluffiness and turns it into a crispy taco shell, like the ones you served me. Also, on over easy eggs, the egg yolk is supposed to be runny the whites are not.

Absolutely amazing breakfast and such a friendly, cute place to dine. Even the bathroom has fun…read moredecor! Our omelets, hash browns, and cinnamon toast were very tasty and generous in size - I brought half of mine back to the campground for lunch.

This place was such a fun breakfast stop!…read more My wife ordered the Cinnamon Roll French Toast with a yogurt, and I had the Michigan Berry Salad. First of all... the portions are HUGE! We shared everything and still had leftovers. We were literally fighting over the last bite of that cinnamon roll French toast... I lost. But that's okay because I took my butt right back the next day and ordered a full serving all for myself! Now, the salad wasn't my favorite, but I do want to say this. With everything that's been in the news lately about fresh produce and people being cautious because of recent food safety concerns, I was paying close attention. This salad looked freshly prepared not dumped out of a bag which made me feel much better about ordering it. The real star of the show, though, was that Cinnamon Roll French Toast. It was absolutely worth going back for! The people in Gaylord are some of the sweetest you'll ever meet, and the staff here fit right in. Everyone was so welcoming and kind. The restaurant itself is colorful, cozy, and full of charm. I especially loved the giant colorful coffee mugs decorating the outside they're adorable and definitely photo-worthy! One thing to know before you go: they close at 2:00 PM, so make sure you get there before then. If you're looking for a wholesome breakfast spot with generous portions and a welcoming atmosphere, Rise & Dine is definitely a must-try!

We had such a great experience at Maple and Batter, and a big part of that was our server, Mary…read more I've actually been here before and always find myself coming back because of her--she's that good. Mary is incredibly friendly, attentive, and makes you feel genuinely welcome from the moment you sit down. She's also very knowledgeable about the menu, gave great recommendations, and made ordering easy. She checks in at all the right times without being overbearing, keeps everything running smoothly, and brings such a positive energy to the whole experience. It's rare to find service this consistently great, but Mary truly stands out. If you're dining here, I highly recommend asking for her--you won't be disappointed!

food was excellent, service was excellent. This was our first time visiting and my husband and I…read moreboth had vanilla oat milk lattes - they were the perfect level of sweetness (not too sweet). We started with the candied bacon and French toast sticks. Best French toast sticks I've ever had the texture was perfect - crispy outside, soft fluffy inside. Candied bacon was definitely candied and very sweet... but still good. I had the chorizo burrito and my husband had the breakfast tacos. Great portion sizes, we were stuffed. Highly recommend and would love to come back next time we're in the area!

Excellent service! Very clean and enjoyed the pictures of the Labrador retrievers. We had the…read moreCountry Chicken skillet and Loaded Hash browns. The skillet was delicious! The chicken was flavorful and tender. The hash browns were a bit of a disappointment. They were kinda bland. It was a very pleasant place to stop for breakfast.

Beautiful presentation on the food. Limited menu. Reasonably priced. Cute decor. Open early.read more

Stopped in based on local recommendations and was not disappointed. I had great service and great…read morefood -- ordered the corned beef breakfast burrito and it was outstanding. The decor featuring local historical photos was also a highlight. Highly recommended!

My husband and I came here for breakfast. Great spot for breakfast or lunch. They serve breakfast…read moreall day too! Lots of parking for cars and snowmobilers. We went by car since it was soooo cold. Once we got there, we were greeted by a really nice hostess. She seated us in a booth. We wanted latte with breakfast and let us know Uproot is owned by the same owners so we could order a coffee online and bring it over if we pick it up ourselves. So nice! For breakfast, my husband order then homemade corned beef hash with sourdough toast. I ordered the Irish skillet with cinnamon bread. Both were delish! We hung out for a bit before battling the cold. Definitely would go back!

Mom and pop diner. We have been coming here since I was a kid and now 30 years later I bring my…read morekids. Decent food at decent process, cinnamon roll pancakes are always a hit for our group.

Unfortunately, I didn't take any pictures of the food, probably because it wasn't much to look at…read more I ordered poached eggs, but they came out hard-boiled. The sausage gravy was just okay, but I couldn't eat the eggs. I even cut one open and left a half on the plate so it was obvious the yolk had been cooked solid. The waitress never once asked why I wasn't eating them or if there was anything wrong. What disappointed me even more was the service. She never came back to check on us after the food was delivered. When she finally returned to refill our coffee, she was talking to someone else and looking in another direction, so there wasn't even an opportunity to mention the issue. To top it all off, I accidentally left my white Yeti behind. I went back first thing the next morning, and they told me it wasn't there. It's literally the only place I went that day, so that was pretty disappointing as well. Overall, it wasn't just the food. Mistakes happen. It was the lack of attention and customer service that left the bad impression.

We had the all you can eat breakfast and it was so good! Biscuits and gravy, two different kinds of…read morescrambled eggs, sausage, potatoes, and a desert table. The service was eggcellent ;) We have stayed in a nearby cabin for our anniversary two years in a row so whenever we are back, we will definitely be visiting. Such a cute place with a great vision.

This is a ministry restaurant so nothing fancy, basic inside and basic good food…read more Service was good, we stopped for Bfast when passing though Prices on menu are suggested, if someone can't afford -they pay what they can For those that can afford - pay menu prices or more if you wish to help them, help others. Think of it as your good deed for the day if you can leave more Breakfast was good, homecooked food We will go back if in the area

We enjoyed a late afternoon drink and wings at the outside bar. Beautiful view of the lake and…read moregreat service from Joel. He recommended the wings and did not steer us wrong. They were huge and juicy and delicious. Came with 4 dipping sauces but honestly, they were so tasty they didn't need any!

Barrel Back is one of those restaurants I have really mixed feelings about because the food itself…read morecan be amazing. Their brisket is genuinely unmatched. We've had brisket at plenty of other places and nothing compares to theirs and it is absolutely the reason we continue coming back. Unfortunately, the rest of the experience doesn't consistently live up to the food. Wait times for food are often very long, and across multiple visits we've found the servers generally aren't very attentive. The other major issue is the price. It's very expensive for the amount of food you actually get, and especially in the current economy, that's hard to overlook. When you're paying that much for a meal, I think it's reasonable to expect not only excellent food, but excellent service and an overall experience that feels worth the price. That's ultimately why I'm torn. The brisket is five-star brisket, but the overall value and service aren't five-star. We'll probably still find ourselves coming back because apparently that brisket has a hold on us, but better service, shorter waits, and pricing that feels more proportional to the portions would make a huge difference.