This rock 'n roll themed diner is a downriver favorite for breakfast. The food is consistently good, even if the same order isn't always exactly the same. For example, I get the "Hearty" breakfast most of the time and it comes with eggs, meat, pancakes, potatoes and toast, and it really highlights what is this place's strength. Eggs: I get mine scrambled and have a nice selection of hot sauce to choose from. Meat: I appreciate that they offer turkey sausage since I don't eat beef or pork, but my wife loves their bacon if that's your thing. Pancakes: quality varies the most here as they are sometimes a little pale (but still good) but more often the idyllic golden one expects when ordering. Potatoes: lots of variety here, too, as my home fries come in different sized cuts with seasoning ranging from none to "no need for salt or pepper?" Toast: Again, wide variety of choices, I go with sourdough most often If this sounds like a lot of food, there are lots of other options that make it appealing to smaller appetites. But what I like about the "Hearty" is all the choices and the variation in style (probably depends on who's staffing the griddle) allows me to order the same meal and still feel like I'm getting some variety. Having said that, keep an eye out for the specials. They sometimes are tempting enough to get me to stray from usual. In addition to good food, the service is always friendly, and we've been back enough times to where I think every server recognizes us. Like I said, it's a favorite. read more

Small spot with Friendly staff and quick hot food! We've visited here two or three times and they have never disappointed. Our most recent visit we enjoyed our lunch with some great cocktails, Pomegranate mimosa and a Bloody MARIA( tequila). I ordered a corn-beef hash and hubby had the glass onion omelette. read more

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Food served fresh and fast. Service was quick and friendly. Place was clean and well lit. Will definitely return to sample other menu items. read more

Glass Onion Griddle - Simple- Eggs over med. sausage links and home fries. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Allen Park, Michigan

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I am not too familiar with Allen Park, but my friend suggested this restaurant while we were in the area and it did not disappoint! Glass Onion Griddle is a family restaurant true-and-true as the staff welcomes you like family and their food is made fresh with quality and filling portions! I have been here twice, and was so impressed to see the owners that were so hands-on with all areas, that is great to see! It can be busy on the weekends, but they were very quick with getting us a table. I enjoyed the chicken and waffles! read more

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Ate here for the first time last week. There at lunch time. Service was good, food was excellent, but it was too noisy for us. There were 2 tables that were a little louder than usual, but even when they left, it was still too noisy. Appears to be no sound deadening in the ceiling. This makes us reluctant to dine here again. When you can't hear the person sitting 2-3' away from you, at the same table, it is NOT a good thing. read more

I am trying to be a regular at this place. The dining area is clean and comfortable. I tend to sit at the bar often times I will go here to eat breakfast or lunch and finish reading for school. I highly recommend sitting at the bar, the woman who provides service at the bar is very friendly and does a great job with customer service. The food is pretty standard breakfast and lunch fare. I recommend this place for breakfast and for lunch of course. read more

The service here is great - I was very happy that they had gluten free bread. But no butter and the potato's had been fried in the same oil as the fish on Friday or that is how they tasted. Good choices on menu read more

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Delicious food, great staff and fast at that. Me and my husband came when they had a churro waffle and boy oh boy that thang blew our minds it was that good. It should be on the permanent menu. read more

Classic diner food with a twist. Came here for breakfast today and was greeted warmly by the host. Sat at the bar and looked over the menu. Lunch looked to be a little more creative that breakfast but I opted for the Irish omelette with a small side of biscuits and gravy. Food came out quickly, no more than 10 mins piping hot. The omelette was tasty. There was a lot of sauerkraut which I didn't mind, was lacking corn beef hash but I get it. The chive sauce on top was a nice addition to the meal. Biscuits and gravy were good, nothing to write home about but good. Super friendly service, saw a couple of regulars and the price was very reasonable. read more

I've been to Glass Onion Griddle several times for lunch in the past, but my my first breakfast visit was recent. I've found the restaurant to be little fancier than a lot of the Coney Islands around and they serve dishes that are a bit more unique with more flair. While I've seen the place completely full on the weekends, breakfast on a weekday seems to be a more lax affair. Service is always friendly and prompt and the food is always good. For this visit, I got one item: French Toast Sandwich ($13) - The french toast is a nice, thick cut Texas toast with a delicious egg batter. As the name implies, this is constructed into a sandwich - the bottom slice is slathered with a slightly spiced maple butter, then an omelette with embedded moons of breakfast sausage is placed on top, and finally the other slice of french toast. Of course it's dusted with a layer of powdered sugar, giving additional sweetness. The sweet/savory combo works very nicely together. Two slices of orange are on the side to add some additional fruity sweetness. They also give a cup of fruit with mostly honeydew and some cantaloupe and grapes. I'm sure the fruit salad changes as different fruits go in and out of season. (4/5) The restaurant has traditional table service except for payment - you take your bill and pay at the counter. They do charge a 3.5% fee for using credit cards. Overall the food at Glass Onion Griddle is solid. I've been multiple times in the past and will continue visiting in the future. read more

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I took my friend here today for breakfast. I was a little leery since I hadn't been here for a while, and I was given the task to find a good place to eat. She ordered the Eggs and Corned Beef and said it was the best breakfast she's ever had. She was even talking about returning before she'd finished her meal. That's saying something since it's a thirty minute drive for us to get here. I ordered the special, Eggs and Ropa Vieje. It was tender roasted beef with tomatoes, onions and green olives. It was served with roasted sweet potato tots, 2 eggs, and toast. The cook knocked it out of the park with this one. I'm so glad we stopped by the Glass Onion today. It's good to see this restaurant continue to grow and thrive. read more

Glass Onion Griddle - Sorry, I gobbled down most of this special, Ropa Vieja, before I had a mind to take a pic and so a partial view. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Allen Park, Michigan

I've had some really great experiences here, but also quite a few that were just okay. The inconsistency is probably the biggest reason why this place isn't my first choice anymore. The food can range from tasting really good and fresh to getting pancakes that are still wet inside. The service is also unpredictable; sometimes the servers won't leave you alone, and other times they are nowhere to be found, making you feel like you're bothering them if you ask for anything. Overall, the atmosphere is pleasant and laid-back, with music-inspired decor. I hate giving a mid rating, but I wish it were how it used to be. read more

Really nice breakfast joint with a rock and roll vibe. Everything we had was delicious and there were some little touches that demonstrate the quality of this restaurant. Thick cut bacon, fresh toast bread, home made sausage gravy. To me these are all signs of a great dining experience. The Carmel apple waffle was a special the day of our visit. But it was so good. I wouldn't hesitate to order any other waffle dish they offered. An added bonus was the fact that my coffee cup was never lower than half full. The staff was on top of their business and quick with the refills read more

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Staff is Lazy and slow ( beyond) Eating food while they're talking to clients- buss boy was the Only one working - This place went way down hill Sat for 20 mins before even Anyone acknowledge us Save you money -Screaming to the kitchen from all angles of the place read more

Glass Onion Griddle - Here Now .......9 workers And slow and stop.... for a Sunday staff is the worst Lazy lazy lazy Food is cold Here! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Allen Park, Michigan

Good hearty food. Went there with my mother in law. M-M-good! I had an omelette. She had the pancake stacks with a couple of sides. We will definitely be back soon. read more

A big thank you to whoever decided to stay open until 9:00 on Fridays! I have only ever ate breakfast here and it is delicious. Since they are now open late on Friday,we had to try some non breakfast food and it did not disappoint! The chicken noodle soup was clearly homemade and full of carrots and nice chunks of chicken. The bruschetta was so good and was served with the best baguette. The meals of fish and chips-big pieces that were not over-breaded were really good and the Cuban was perfection...thick pieces of pork and ham on that awesome baguette again ... Will definitely be back for dinner again! read more

Glass Onion Griddle - Chicken noodle soup. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Allen Park, Michigan

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Food is very good. Had good service. Prices are a little bit on the higher side. Nice atmosphere

Service was very good we had a group of five people. Everyone got different items the average breakfast was plenty two eggs sausage patties and potatoes with toast. Very good variety and value for the money. read more

Popped in for breakfast with our toddler one morning. It's seat yourself seating and we were able to sit away from the crowd to have a bit more space. Service was fast as was the delivery of the food! We enjoyed our meals. The sausage patty seemed as if it was made in house, potatoes were cooked very well, french toast was dense and flavorful, and the eggs were cooked perfectly. One thing that was off was that the prices of items were more on our receipt than they were online or on menu in front of us so that was a bit deceptive. Other than that, good spot for a quick bite. read more

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so my experience with glass onion griddle well I was blown away the omelette was perfect. I asked them to make this big bad boy had eight eggs plus all the meats and inside of cucumbers. I love the service there amazing so friendly I like the ambience is really just down home friendly family friendly . I enjoyed the coffee the conversation super sweet. I would definitely be back. It's nice to have a good place in alan Park like this. I'd recommend this to people who are just trying to stroll through Yelp. I recommend this for either breakfast or lunch or whatever you're looking for. They have all kinds of things on the menu. I would be not disappointed because everything taste good on. I like the open kitchen like you can see what people are doing like that the seating I like the outdoor patio I enjoyed everything about Even. The bar was pretty cool. I just having free refills of coffee and commodity . So for me this is the first time great experience and definitely I'll be back again. I'll bring friends. I'll bring people from out of town. Definitely be a regular if I can but not all the time but it's nice to go out on Saturday afternoon and or Sunday morning or Saturday morning just to get breakfast and I wake up and smell the roses. read more

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My family and I ate at the Glass onion restaurant for the very first time on 8.7.24 BUT it will not be our last!! Starting with the warm and welcoming atmosphere to the exceptional customer service and food!! It was such a great change of pace to go to a restaurant and EVERYONE was happy to be there working!! Exceptional diner well worth going to over & over again! read more

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The service was great . We were greeted happily at the door and our waiter was very nice . The food was hot and came out quick . They were great . read more

This place is in the heart of Allen Aprk. This place has good brunch food and has other things if you are not feeling breakfast. It has outdoor heating if the weather is nice. I ended up getting some breakfast and it was delicious. Food is fast and so is the service. I would recommend this place and would try more thing here. read more

Great breakfast place everything about this place is great. Try their breakfast burrito cut it half it will fill 2 of you. The service lets you know the specials of day. The other thing is that outdoor seating has that little Italy feel and vibe to it . You pick where you want to seat. Try to eat everything in the menu if you keep coming back. Yes it's one those places where got to try everything. That is all. Chief Listening without conversation is more powerful. read more

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This was a great place, with great service. We had about four waitresses that took care of everyone.great teamwork. Our glass was never empty. We had lots of attention. They had an outside seating area. Good variety of choices. read more

The Glass Onion Soup is absolutely the best. Cool spot, fast and friendly service. The owner has some nice records on the wall, including Clutch - Jam Room. Keep rocking glass onion read more

Glass Onion Griddle - Glass Onion Soup - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Allen Park, Michigan

This is an outstanding breakfast spot. I travel a fair amount through the year and I'm so glad I stopped here. The food was excellent, I had the simple breakfast with eggs, toast and sausage links. I had a mimosa as well that was fresh and delicious. My son got the Belgian waffle and the fruit was fresh and he really enjoyed it. The service was fast and the staff was excellent. I'll definitely be back here next time I'm nearby. read more

Service was quick and friendly! Food was delicious - our group had a big variety of food and everyone was happy with their meal

If you're not feeling a fancy, brunch place in the city, glass, onion, griddles, a great place to check out in downriver. Right in the heart of Allen Park. It's a small restaurant so you may want to get there early. In the spring and summertime they have their patio open. Service is very fast. read more

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This is a eally cool place. We were in a neighboring city and needed to eat bunch. Glass Onion looked good, so we stopped in. It's a smaller place so you will wait, but it went pretty quick. It's cute inside and they are playing some great music. The servers are like busy bees, taking care of everyone, and it's amazing how compact the kitchen is the turns out all this food. There are lots of options, you'll find something that tickles your fancy. I got the corned beef hash, and it was really good with big chunks of meat and browned onions. The potatoes were a little big for my taste and could have been cooked a bit more, but ok. The bread was tasty, and very hearty. Everyone liked what they had, and if we were back in the area we'd certainly go back. read more

Portion size decreased tremendously. Not worth it, stay away. Also the small portion of potatoes were burnt to say the least

This was my first time visiting this location & the food was delicious, freshly made to order. The food was presented very well, & the customer service was great. I ordered breakfast; bacon, eggs, toast, pancakes, & potatoes. I would highly recommend. The restaurant have indoor & outdoor dining option. Parking is limited there's a small area in front of the building. read more

Glass Onion Griddle - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Allen Park, Michigan

My friend and I went here for breakfast on two separate occasions during a recent business trip to the area. The servers were friendly, greeting us as soon as we entered. As it wasn't too busy, they had us pick any open table. The menu has many of the standard breakfast fare of items. I chose fairly traditional items - scrambled eggs, sausage links, bacon, potatoes, toast, pancakes, and biscuits with gravy. All were brought out quickly, hot and fresh. Everything was good tasting, noting over the top, but well-executed. I will say that the side of biscuits with gravy was a bit different than I used to receiving. I was just one biscuit, with a brown-ish gravy....not the typical creamy sausage gravy. The flavor was OK, but not something I'd try again. Overall, a good experience. Fast and friendly service, at a good price. read more

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Comfy, friendly place with great service and food. Clam chowder was excellent, and really enjoyed the pastrami sandwich.

I want to this restaurant right before my flight back to Miami and it did not disappoint. The waitress was so nice. I had the Cowboy omelette with a side of sausage and it was delicious. Next time I'm in Michigan I'll definitely go again. read more

During a recent lunch visit, I was blown away by the service and food. I love that they let you order a half sandwich and soup and have so many choices available. The service was friendly and efficient. I will be back to try other soups as the Glass Onion soup was amazing. read more

Decent brunch spot. Nothing amazing, but no big complaints, either. Friendly service. The coffee was fine, but nothing special. Would be 5 stars if not for a few minor issues. I wish they had real half & half instead of the shelf stable "creamer" packets. The Brie in my sandwich was pretty skimpy; at first I thought it was a smear of mayo and that they had forgotten the Brie. They also have a bit of a fruit fly problem -- nothing overwhelming, but we had to wave them away from our food fairly often throughout the meal. But overall it was a good meal, and I would probably come back next time I'm in the area. read more

Glass Onion Griddle - Glass Onion Breakfast Sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Allen Park, Michigan

3.5 in my opinion. I've been here three times. This place really is trying to be great but it's just good or ok in my opinion. It seems hit or miss. The omelettes are good stick to those. The hash was ehh nothing special. The salsa is nothing special. The coffee is ok. I love Great Lakes "hydro" blend not sure which one they serve. I'm not a fan of the home fries. I usually rate a breakfast joint on hash browns. It's an art to use the right potatoes and perfect crisp of hash browns. They don't offer them. Another way breakfast joints get my undying business is the biscuits and gravy. These are ok I've had them 3x. The last visit they served my wife room temp biscuits and gravy and the gravy had "broken" clearly cold. They had to remake them and still charged us. It's whatever. Service is ok. read more

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Delicious! Recommend the homemade chips and dip appetizer. All food we had was delicious and service was great!

One of the best brunch spots in the area with the BEST biscuits and gravy! I always order too much food because no matter what I decide I always add an order of biscuits and gravy. Our other favorites are the Garden Benedict and the Glass Onion Sandwich. It's a great spot. They even have outdoor seating for when it's nice out. And the inside is cozy with fun vintage decor vibes. It can get a little tight in there on the busy days, so we order take out usually. read more