Delicious but be there at a lucky time, or your faves might have to wait til they're able to…read moreaccommodate baking a fresh batch; especially my absolute favourite cannolis (originally from the mid-Atlantic seaboard...they are Italian-standard in all aspects, not a bank-breaker at all (they're 2.50 a pop and that's at minimum a non-meaty, yet fatty, whipped to perfection in pastry glory, freakin' 550-700 calories (as a short little guy weighing 155 lb that can be a half days' meal or more if busy/ end of month lol- so gimme a break phony Italians- go to MickeeDees and spend two fifty on some mystery meat if that be your preference or TorontoTims eight day faux American Apple Fritz 'al dente con brio' (break ya teeth off so strong it's a rock) if ya have dental insurance in America ha - go to the corner store, like you'd see in old Baltimore or The Main Line of Philly (a little chit chat - stir up some questions of what the server likes - they're busy as heck, remember, so the bustle and normal well oiled ha business "unaesthetic ambience" is actually very well kept for staff issues (this is the display case part of the store we're reviewing after all) and reminds me of places on the Jersey Shore on the off-season- locals' tell ya by foot where to go for starting a nice day! And the neighborhood is urban commercial/industrial 2 if I'm right, ya know, not yuppie stuff - so very organic small maritime city with many layers of history: Franco-Ottowah, Mid-Atlantic swarthy Irish/Mediterranean/Balkan, Great Migration Success Story, and your unique Netherlandy people too. All hungry and at the mercy of the big orders of the day! That's a good small business for you. Four stars to make it clear you can park in the gravel "employee" lot if you're poor at streetwise parking. Easy fix and it's a 5-er! Evan Kearney (ÓCaernaigh)

The service at the Grand Haven store is appalling. I recently ordered what I believed was a regular…read morecake with buttercream frosting, which is what I have always received in the past. Normally I get a sheet cake, but they didn't have any, so they told me they were giving me a 7 inch round When I picked it up, it was in a sealed box, so I didn't discover until I got home that the cake had a hard chocolate coating rather than just the plain buttercream frosting I had expected. When I called the store simply to understand what had happened, the woman I spoke with was argumentative and dismissive. She repeatedly told me that that cake "always comes that way" and that I "should have known." I explained that I had never received it that way before and had every reason to believe I was ordering the same traditional cake with buttercream frosting that I had purchased previously since that's what I had asked for in my phone conversation to order the cake. What was most disappointing was the complete lack of courtesy. I wasn't asking for a refund or anything for free--I simply wanted to understand why I had received something different from what I thought I had ordered. A simple, "I'm sorry there was a misunderstanding," would have been more than sufficient. Instead, what should have been a very simple conversation became unnecessarily unpleasant. The cake was disappointing, but the customer service was far worse.

Was great but it is long closed. Ellen will still do some in house catering if she's available and…read moreyou ask nicely!

Ellen was amazing. She took my vision for my 50th birthday soirée and created this amazing replica…read moreof a Chanel bag and the desserts were to die for. She deserves a 5 star and I would definitely do business again.

Spent a few nights at the Lilley Mansion with a friend, where we learned that Grand Finale is also…read morenow serving dinner. Wowza. The dining area is lovely-framed art work, elegant tabletop lighting and enough space between tables so neighboring conversations stay where they belong-at that table. Superb service from a young lady who attends U of M. Enjoyed a glass of beautiful cava before tucking into Duck Confit. It was served with roasted small golden potatoes and salad topped with picked onions. For dessert, we split their delicious carrot cake. It's evident that all food is scratch made. Cake had crushed pineapple and no nuts (important for those who are sensitive). Hope to return when we are back in the Saugatauk area later this summer.

Grand Finale started off as a cafe and bistro and then started offering dinner service 3 years ago…read more The menu is well thought out, and has a good offering for the French theme they're going for. They have a wide selection of cocktails and a unique Chartreuse offering. We had a feature goat cheese and mushroom dip, a petite Caesar salad, a pork tenderloin, and beef brisket bourguignon. The dip was very cheesy and had no visible mushroom (or mushroom flavor for that matter), so was essentially a goat/parm/cream cheese dip with caramelized onions. Both of our mains were poorly cooked. The pork tenderloin was overdone, dry, with an undetectable coffee crust. The blueberry BBQ sauce was all blueberry. The beef brisket was tough and once you swallowed the sauce that it was slathered in was incredibly dry. The veggies it was served with were undercooked and included the chewy stems of mushrooms (also undercooked). Despite all of this, it is a cute spot and service is kind but they are understaffed.

After a great day boating we were driving home and hungry. Our friends suggested Village Baker…read more We've never been here so we were happy to try a new place. We arrived mid-late afternoon and the restaurant was not busy but by the time our food arrived, Village Baker was pretty busy. The menu is huge but the blackened grouper sandwich was what my wife and I both chose. I was surprised how good it was because every February almost my entire diet is fresh grouper or mahi mahi. The dish here was definitely a worthy contender. Our friends ordered a Rueben and the Baker's Wife Pizza. Everything look so good. Since there were many items I'd like to try, we definitely need to come back. Service-Excellent. On our way our, we stopped at the attached bakery. Lots of really great looking baked items including scones, lemon bars, macaroons, tarts, cinnamon rolls, etc. So glad we discovered Village Baker.

They have the most amazing fresh baked pretzels, pastries,bread etc…read more.. The employees that are in the bakery are also there ready to help you with your favorite Village Baker item OH don't forget your fresh made pretzels

Still delicious and still good service…read more This past week, I went with the two eggs, which comes with diced redskin potatoes and choice of bread - I had the biscuit this time. The potatoes are so yum. This time instead of adding on the blueberry almond oatmeal, I went with the Oatcakes (pancakes made from oatmeal) which had blueberries inside. Split two cakes with my wife - enjoyed them and the cinnamon butter on top is delicious. She liked the Heartland and the kids went with French Toast plus turkey sausage.

I am just so disappointed in the evolution of Morning Star Cafe. Truly, it could be so great with…read morebetter management and staff. The waits are incredibly long. We even ate before we went so we wouldn't get hangry, but even from the wait of being seated to the time the kitchen finally makes your plate of food, my children were almost in tears because their tummies hurt. My daughter literally only ordered yogurt and fruit. She was the LAST one served. Please train servers to get children's food out quick (for everyone's sanity). When asked how our meal was, I finally did mention that this will be our last time patronizing this establishment. Clearly they are too busy to craft a joyful and memorable experience. It's better if we find a new spot. My previous review still stands. Go if you want a good breakfast, but be prepared to wait awhile and pay a premium for it.

Had a smash cake and cupcakes for my daughter's 1st birthday and they were greatread more

LOVE this boutique and the owner. She's so fun and always addresses my dog by name. She really gets…read moreto know the customer. I visit often for new toys and dog accessories for my spoiled poodle. If you are in Spring Lake, I'd stop in for a visit. You won't be disappointed.

We have had great experiences with Ebby's. the owner is personable and kind connecting with both…read moreof our dogs the minute they walked in her small and adorable boutique. Between healthy dogs snacks, doggy birthday cakes and great fun clothes, I was surprised at the selection. One of our dogs had an accident and the owner was soooooo easy going and flexible about the whole experience. Each dog received a treat, and they love going there. Prices are reasonable and the whole shop is so cute! We will be back as regulars! Thanks Ebby's!

Have always loved Great Harvest Bread. Been coming every summer for the last 15 years. This weekend…read morei went in to get my favorite cinnamon bread. As soon as I got it, I went and sat at a table and I could tell the bread was not fresh. It was very hard. I immediately went back up and asked if the bread was made today? And she said, "no, She gave me day old bread." Which I did pay full price for. I asked if I could have a fresh loaf because the one they had given me was very hard. She said, "no, if I want fresh I have to ask for fresh." I couldn't believe I was told that., Then I talked to the manager. He said the same thing, "you have to ask if you want fresh bread" I honestly couldn't believe they told a customer that. Will I be back? "Yes", but very disappointed in the reply. And now I know to always ask for fresh bread to me that was very bad business.

It simply doesn't get better than a cinnamon roll from Great Harvest…read more Incredible and a special treat. Cookies are good, breads are better, cinnamon rolls are the absolute best. Triggers all the best of memory lane.

Magical Evening! This is one of Grand Haven's best kept secrets. Seven friends and I attended an…read more"Art in the Yard" outdoor dining event at Artisan. What a wonderful time. Artisan is a perfect venue for a special date night, friend's outing, or group event. Dinner is pre fixe and it features an unique nightly menu as planned by the talented Chef, Samantha Sherman. All items are farm to table & from scratch cooking. Our evening's menu included appetizer- lobster & corn salad dip, cherry chipolte salsa & homemade lime seasoned chips. We could have stopped there but the experience got even better! The main plate included marinated flank steak floating in a delicious pool of red pepper romesco sauce, warm potato salad with hot bacon dressing, summer corn in herb butter, and homemade herb rolls. I cleaned my plate! Service was impeccable, 4 servers attended to our every need, they were informative about the food & entertaining. To top off the dinner, desert was included. The desert was a piece of art in itself. Cream trifle with blueberry coulis and fresh strawberries. All food exceptional. We will be attending an event again soon. $$$

We just got back from a very enjoyable meal at the Artisan Cooking School's Dinner and a Chef…read moreevent. We were greeted by the friendly chefs Hillary and Howard who proceeded to make us a delicious three course meal. We all sat at a table built around the stove so we could watch as the food was being prepared. Chef Hillary explained how she was making things and answered questions about how we could make them at home. The food was very fresh and flavorful and beautifully presented. We started off with Lump Crab Cakes with a Rémoulade which were very creamy and tasted like fresh crab. My wife who is on a gluten free diet had an arugula salad with goat cheese, candied walnuts, prosciutto, and a balsamic vinaigrette dressing which was also very tasty. We then had a small spoonful of home made sorbet with aged balsamic vinegar as a palate cleanser. The main meal was Hickory Influenced Grilled Salmon on Creamy Roasted Garlic Grits, Grilled Peaches, Red Onions, Fire Roasted Poblano, Green Chili Gastrique, and Apple Smoked Bacon. All of the ingredients complimented each other perfectly and the sauce was the highlight that brought it all together. For dessert we had Crème Brulee with fresh raspberries which was so delicious! We were recently in France and enjoyed many great meals there, this one was up there with the best of them. We highly recommend going to Dinner and a Chef, it will surely be a fun time and a great meal which is worlds better than what you get at the typical chain restaurant.

This is no longer a market/deli. Now a restaurant/bar - just happens to have the same first name…read morei.e. Lucy's, but not the same place as it was pre-2022. We ordered a couple sandwiches and flatbreads from here to go yesterday. Seemed to be light on the meat (i.e. not much turkey or chicken respectively) and too heavy on the sauce (mayo, mustard, etc.) so much that the sandwiches were dripping sauce. Looks like they have a nice backyard bar with music, but if you're looking for sandwiches - I'd pass.

I stopped at Lucy's for lunch after a morning at the farmers market. The food was decent, they did…read morehave vegan chicken which was nice, but even with that swap there was a decent amount of customization needed for a vegan sandwich. Prices are steep for what you get, even for a tourist town.