Boy was this place packed on a Thursday afternoon. This is a good sign. No place left to sit except at the cafe counter. I was quickly offered a drink and suggestions were made for lunch. My waitress was quick and took my order promptly. I had a crispy chicken club on focaccia bread. Excellent sandwich and served piping hot! I will definitely try this restaurant again. Trust. read more

If you want to feel like you are home, but without having to lift a finger to cook or clean the dishes, this is the place to go. The staff is like family and they keep you satisfied to the rim! Our waitress Brenda was like the Aunt from home that likes to keep everyone happy and full. I highly recommend this establishment read more

the food was awesome and the service is amazing evry worker there is nice if I could rate it higher than a 5 star I would no doubt

Let me begin by saying my family has a long history in Grayling. We do not live there but have always been property owners and vacationers for hunting, snowmobiling and canoeing in Grayling. And the Grayling Restaruant is a staple, wait, more than that, a tradition. When you picture a local diner where the locals treat you like family and know who is from town and not and ask where you are from and have homemade deserts under a glass cake display...this is it. The food is traditional but the people are the most down to earth treat you like family you will find. Take a second and share a meal here with family and get back to the basics. read more

Great breakfast, had ham and cheese omelettes with hash browns and toast. Fast and very friendly service.

This place has gone from the old owners, and being better than fast food, to new owners, and WOW! This is a destination restaurant! read more

Grayling Restaurant - New American Near Me - Grayling, Michigan

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CINNAMON BUN PANCAKES!!!! Seriously, if anything, get the pancakes with the drizzle. I swear to G, these were the best pancakes I've ever had...EVER. They were swirled with brown sugar and lots of cinnamon and I can't even describe what was going on in my body while eating these. Also, our waitress (Brenda?? I can't remeber!!) but she was amazing. Like, seriously, I loved her and she knew it . The other food we had was also really delicious, but I will never forget this pancake. read more

This is pretty much a last ditch resort as a somewhat dingy diner. It's outdated and cramped inside with overall bland food. My friends and I were passing through this town because it's along the I-75/127 interchange coming from the U.P. on our way back home, so we choose this stop out of convenience. I started with a cup of chili that was at least chocked full of filling meat and beans, but could have really used the creaminess of cheese, freshness of green onions/onions/peppers and a kick more of seasoning. My turkey wrap looked haphazardly put together. I've never gotten a wrap in which the ends were not tucked in. The cranberries and walnuts are actually a part of the Dijon mustard dressing, not separate entities, so that the mixture is just one big amalgamation that ends up blending together in flavor and texture. The chips on the side looked like a dumped out bag of plain wavy generic brand. Lastly, the hyped-up gourmet cookie for dessert looked as if they came from a box. It might be a better bet to stop at a fast food restaurant chain if you're wanting quick food along this route. read more

We went up north for a few days and found this gem. Delicious food and we were pleased to see how seriously they're taking Covid precautions. The online ordering was smooth and mask wearing by all was very much appreciated. We'll be back the next time we're in the area! read more

A great diner for a stopover driving up the Michigan peninsula. It's been there since the 30s and has old pictures all round the walls. The service was quick and cheerful and lots of locals were there. I dared to try the cabbage soup (I'm normally vegetarian) and it was as promised, delicious. The four of us had various dishes which were all good. Thoroughly recommended if you want an honest old-fashioned diner experience. read more

This was my second time coming, and once again, it was great. I ordered the lumberjack plate, the eggs were good, but the American Fries were out of this world - with just a little salt and pepper, the ordinary becomes extraordinary - and I would definitely recommend. I also ordered the cinnamon bun pancakes, which were also really good. The diner has a cozy feel, and I would definitely come back again. read more

It's the Grayling Restaurant.... Fantastic breakfasts, house made soups and salad dressings, and under relatively "new" ownership they have really kicked up the lunch menu! The sandwiches are creative and delicious, and they kept everything that locals love about the restaurant including the decor. Always clean, always friendly, always delicious! So much history, thank you for keeping the Grayling Restaurant alive and well! read more

This place is great if you're just looking for a cozy, cheap, good diner for a solid breakfast. I'm a huge fan of breakfast diners and can say that the food here is above average and the prices are spot on for what they should be. I got the veggie omelette with hashbrowns and toast, overall I'd say it was better than I was expecting! The veggies were really fresh even in the winter months so that was nice. And as strange as it sounds the soda they have here is really great! It tasted like it was extra crisp and fresh! read more

Stopped with a group of six based on their 4 star rating and we all agreed - 4 stars! A couple had omelettes and they really liked them. A couple others had breakfast specials. Really good biscuits and gravy. The table split the cinnamon roll pancakes and they were a hit. Good coffee and good service! read more

5 stars all day. Best breakfast in town. Always a short wait on the food and the coffee is never bad. Friendly staff. If you're in Grayling this is the spot to be. read more

This is a nice diner. It screams Up North Michigan with its nostalgic decor. Some could argue it needs some updating, but the shabbiness is part of the charm. The breakfasts were tempting, but we decided on soup and salad. We were disappointed that the weight watcher cabbage soup was sold out. The chili for the day was a traditional recipe, but they have more creative recipes on other days. Service was very prompt and friendly. The soup arrived quickly. I had chicken and wild rice. It was very tasty. My husband had the French onion. It wasn't particularly hot. The home made croutons were a nice touch. The salad was quite ordinary..lettuce, cucumbers, orangish tomatoes with toasted pita triangles. The chipotle ranch was a nice spicy touch. This is a convenient stop when travelling in northern Michigan. I'd like to give the breakfast a try. read more

Had breakfast there with my family on a Saturday morning. Portions we're big. My son couldn't even come close to finishing his pancakes. Prices were fair for the amount of food. Service was very good, though we sat at the counter. I'm sure we will be going back. read more

Found ourselves in town and needed a good breakfast. We had oatmeal (added blueberries) and cinnamon swirl pancakes. Both were excellent. Service was top notch as they checked back often to see if we needed anything. Would definitely recommend to our friends and will visit next time we are in town. And we didn't use the 10% Yelp coupon as it was "Grayling appreciation days" and she gave us 10% off our bill before we even asked. read more

Grayling Restaurant - Cinnamon Swirl Pancakes were delicious. - New American Near Me - Grayling, Michigan

This restaurant is my default breakfast choice when I am in town. I've eaten here with parties sized from 2-5 and we've always been accommodated nicely. The waitstaff is prompt and appears to have things under complete control. I've had omelettes, the breakfast burrito, and the breakfast sandwich, all of which were satisfactory. The waitress asked me if I would care for hot sauce with my meal before receiving it. This was a welcome change as at most restaurants this usually happens after you receive your meal. The menu advertises that they use meat products from a local company, Plath's Meats. I'm sure they could use the standard food service company meat selection, but the fact that they branch out earns them credit in my book! read more

Delicious feta, spinach, mushroom and onion omelette with plenty of feta. The cinnamon roll pancake has lots of cinnamon and just enough swirls of cream cheese frosting on top. Pleasant service. A good place for a 6 am breakfast in Grayling. read more

Excellent breakfast, reasonable prices, a little cramped inside, had a short wait, worth the wait.

Driving home to Ohio, I needed an egg breakfast (at 1:30 pm). By chance ended up here. Best breakfast I ever had. Everything is perfect. The bacon is off the charts. read more

Such a nice homey feeling restaurant with a brilliant display of town history. Clean, quick service, delicious food, and Jody is a sweetheart. If I find myself back in Michigan, I'll be sure to stop by. read more

Wonderful to see this Grayling landmark back in the saddle. Comfort food (with some nice touches--BLT with pesto mayo; no tranfats in fried food) at reasonable prices. Lunch for two, $12.00. Service friendly. Eager to please. Decor hasn't changed much. Historic, old fashioned. Throw back to 1950s or 1960s small town diner. read more

Grayling Restaurant - Homemade chili. BLT with pesto mayo. - New American Near Me - Grayling, Michigan

I was a little shocked today when I called Grayling Restaurant and was told the Kids hotdog cost more than the Adult Hotdog. Kids $4.99 Adult is 3.99. That must be some amazing apple sauce. read more

Just ate at here. I had the lumber jack breakfast it was so good!!!! Definetly recommend!!!!

Friendly service. Very reasonable prices. Fresh produce and flavorful salad dressings. In a quaint, walkable downtown area.

What a great stop for breakfast in Grayling. Food was good, wait staff was really friendly. All the meals coming out of the kitchen looked really good. They almost made me change my order. It's a cute, little local place, with nice people. read more

It was very clean with proper Covid procedures in place. Staff is very nice. Breakfast was good - traditional. We had the eggs with corned beef has and toast. Would definitely stop in again if ever in the area. read more

This place came highly recommended by our hotel. The restaurant is small, usually packed, but the service is quick. There are way too many delicious sounding choices on the menu, we ended up getting the Lumberjack Breakfast both days we stopped in because it was very filling. We can't wait to go back again. read more

Breakfast looked amazing even though my niece and I had lunch. Their homemade soup was a must!

Food was good, our server was very nice. Portion sizes could be better since I paid extra for hash browns and didn't get that much. Ladies bathroom door hit me and hurt a bit. But I'd rather go here than a chain definitely. Really liked the toast read more

Stopped in for breakfast on our way south after reading some positive reviews and we were not disappointed!!! Delicious breakfast with Texas toast and Plath's sausage. They feature all of plath's meats like polish sausage and smoked chops! Fast and friendly. They have coffee shop coffee, which is not my favorite, too weak for me. But the homemade soups and such make it worth it!!! Mmm mmm good. read more

Best pancakes I've ever had! Cinnamon roll pancakes with icing on top oh my god. Super friendly staff that refilled my coffee 4 times. Would definitely stop in next time we're driving on I75. Only giving 4 stars because we only tried the breakfast. read more

Service was great and so was my breakfast and his lunch. Wish they did pancakes and French toast later in the day but my egg bagel was delicious! The interior takes you back to the last century and although we didn't get any dessert, I was totally blown away by their ice cream selection and elaborate toppings read more

Everything we had was delicious. I need to drive down just to get a bowl of your bean soup! Also, the olive burger was mighty fine

Food, prices, people and atmosphere make you feel right at home. My go to breakfast and lunch place without a second thought.

Great waitress who handled tweaks beautifully. Salad was very fresh & husband loved his sandwich. Fast service. Great place for fast, fresh and delicious lunch! read more

This is probably the best option you'll have in this part of the world. Food is decent and clearly home grown. Service is great. Place is relatively clean. It's located in a really cute downtown area... perfect if you want to shop some art galleries after you're done eating. read more

I really liked the feel of this place. Great little old skool diner with neat newspaper articles from Pearl Harbor on the walls...nostalgic. Cute little town too...I've never been there before. The food was pretty good, I had a spinach & feta omelette ..it was good. Kids had a buffalo chicken wrap that she said wasn't that good, but I couldn't say either way...her onion rings tasted very good, nice and thick like I like them. I didn't particularly like their coffee...something about a certain type of coffee a lot of restaurants seem to have that is just gross. We came in last minute before their (early) close time and they were very friendly and accommodating which is always appreciated! THank you! read more