Nick, Natalie and the team have a great atmosphere, friendly service and fabulous menu. Recommended!read more

I wish I had more pics for this one, Birch & Maple is an incredible Northern Michigan spot; their…read morebrunch is unmatched! Their service is so friendly and you truly feel taken care of and get some of those hometownesque vibes. Every dish here is fantastic and is a solid portion size! The chicken and waffles is one of my favorites, the chicken is perfectly crispy & the Bourbon Maple Toffee is a unique topping that makes this dish taste phenomenal! This is 100% a must visit Northern Michigan brunch stop!

This place holds so many wonderful memories of friends and family eating there over a great many…read moreyears. Lovely when you walk into your local cafe and people know your name. The food is soooooo good and affordable. I had a Monte Carlo for the first time and it was stupendous!! The service is also wonderful always. Not enough superlatives for this place.

Great menu, staff and execution at The Lighthouse. Added menu pictures as of 6/26. Enjoy!read more

Recently took a weekend trip up north and was craving breakfast when we noticed this cafe while…read morepassing through bear lake. My fiancé and I decide to stop and we were glad we did because lakeside cafe did not disappoint. We loved their lakeside omelette smothered in delicious gravy and the warm fluffy pancakes. My fiancé really enjoyed his chicken and waffles option as well and we both spilt a cinnamon roll and seasonal cappuccino. Our server was quick and friendly. We unfortunately cannot remember her name but the whole staff seemed great and the place was packed but food seemed to be flowing nicely out to diners. We would definitely return if ever in the area again. The lakeside omelette is a must get and their motto does not lie! You will leave stuffed

A breakfast worth the drive! The place doesn't look like much from the outside, but the food is…read moresimply delicious and the staff is very friendly. The price for the amount of food you get is great too. The pancakes were as big as the plate, super fluffy and filled with lots of fresh blueberries. I also loved the stuffed skillet - the crispy hash browns paired perfectly with the scrambled eggs, bacon, veggies and cheese. We will definitely be back!

Even in pocket-sized Frankfort, you have options for coffee--and Crescent has been my favorite…read more I've been spending my summers in Frankfort for many years, and Crescent has been a terrific and dependable shop. Ordering online will make your morning better. Avoid the line. There is a line. I see people sitting inside, but it's super tiny. Plus, Lake Michigan is right down the street. Get your coffee and a sack of food, and enjoy a Frankfort morning.

We stayed in Frankfort for 4 days and came to Crescent twice! We loved it so much! The donuts were…read moregreat, and the sandwiches were even better! My husband said it was the best breakfast sandwich he's ever had. We met the owner the second time & he was so kind. 10/10 recommend!

Another amazing dinner at our favorite restaurant! Celebrating Mothers day early with coconut…read moreshrimp. The S'more's cheesecake was fantastic but I was defeated by the last three mouthfuls! Delicious!

Recently had dinner at this restaurant in early January of 2026 when many other places were closed…read more(winter hours). Outstanding food and service with a cozy ambiance (we sat in a booth by the fireplace). The walleye was perfect, along with baby potatoes and mixed veggies. Fresh bread and butter were also delicious. Rumor is that they are renovating the basement ballroom to become a "speakeasy". Will definitely go back.

Nice little diner right in town. Nothing fancy but also not run down. The service was friendly and…read morethe food came out relatively quickly. Grilled sourdough was perfectly crispy on the breakfast sandwich. The sweet and savory combo of bacon and apricot spread was delicious and the two cheeses and apple slices added just a little something extra.

Brooke was our server, & although we arrived at 1:35 ( they close at 2), she treated us like we had…read moreall the time in the world. All the food was delicious! The beet & chicken salad sandwiches were divine, with the bread perfectly grilled. The roasted potato soup & chicken Florentine soups were hot, hearty and flavorful. The flight lunch was beautifully presented on rectangular plates. Yummy!

The food and service was excellent both times I was there, I was with a large amount group of women…read morewho get together annually for 4 days away from everything. One time when we were there a couple of people hadn't shown up for work and the server (sorry, don't remember her name. Longish back hair) took on the roles of server, cook and busser and did an awesome job handling it without losing her cool! I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone traveling, road-tripping, or camping in the area. I don't have to recommend it to the locals, they already know what a great restaurant this is!

Great local breakfast spot! Highly recommend the omelettes and blueberry pancakes. Great service.read more

Great little country dinner! The service is excellent and lots of choices. But most importantly…read morethey serve breakfast all day! I got the Country Fried Steak and Eggs. My bride got the simple breakfast of eggs, hash browns and toast. Sourdough toast for both. The food came out fast, hot and delicious!

Amazing! Still as good as ever - this is our 3rd year…read morepassing through and eating at Patty Cakes - it's just that good! There is a local restaurant. We were told as we ordered that they only serve breakfast on Sundays. They took our beverage order quickly and brought the coffee and water equally as quickly. We ordered the Hungry Mans Breakfast (3 eggs, bacon sausage, hash browns and toast) and House Made Hash & Eggs (2 eggs, corned beef has and toast) (same as the past 2 years) - you just don't mess with perfection. We ordered eggs overeasy. They brought us a treat of a small cup of homemade strawberry jam for our thick cut fresh sourdough toast - this was a new addition this year (the jam) and we enjoyed it. Nothing is particularly greasy but everything is cooked to perfection. This is one of those places that just makes the quintessential breakfast (or breakfast for lunch). You will leave feel satisfied and happy. July 2023 Amazing find! Last year we stopped to get brunch as we were starving and there aren't many choices along this stretch of road. We would come here on a regular basis if we could. There are a lot of locals but they are equally as nice to out of towners. So this year on our drive, we remembered their food and made a point to stop for a late breakfast. In particular, we recalled their delicious corn beef hash and ordered it again! We ordered the Hungry Mans Breakfast (3 eggs, bacon sausage, hash browns and toast) and House Made Hash & Eggs (2 eggs, corned beef has and toast) (same as last year). We ordered eggs overeasy. The staff is attentive and ensure your coffee and water cups are full without asking. This is one of those places that just makes the perfect breakfast (or breakfast for lunch). You will leave feel satisfied and happy. Note: while they have picnic tables outside they do not serve food outside.