You know, I love greasy spoons. I had high hopes for this one. It's a bit of a dated interior and the menu was old looking so I had pretty high hopes that the food was good. But it was just... okay. I suppose. My fries were stale, but warm. Onion rings had so much batter on them it was hardly enjoyable. Burger was okay. I wish it was seasoned. We got milkshakes and I hardly want to write anything about them since they were so forgettable. The service was okay. There was only one woman running the register and the drive thru, I think there was only one cook too. So it was a bit of a slow service and everything. I wouldn't come back here again, but I still somewhat ate my food minus the fries and onion rings. Just not a particularly good experience. read more

I was excited to try your chili dog but never got it. Second in line at the drive through but waited for over 25 minutes behind the first car in line so we left. read more

The food is pretty decent, especially for the price. But the staff, especially the manager that was on duty was awful. Everything about her screamed "I don't want to be here" she was short and curt when taking my wife and I's order. She was also leaning on the counter while taking the order. Which is not just kind of gross, but shows her lack of desire to want to be at work. And that spreads to her crew, who all seemed like they were miserable. The store is also not ever clean, and shows its age. Again( the food is fine. It's not amazing or anything, but it's fine for the price. And the food is the only thing keeping the store from getting a 1 star rating read more

I wouldn't normally complain about this restaurant but it's been 4 times in a row now that they've done something stupid to mess up my order. This last time (just today) has been very frustrating knowing that I paid for a chicken tender salad with 3 ranch cups, comes to just over 10 dollars in total; however I received two chicken tenders and burnt ass fries instead of my salad. Lord knows my order came to 14.00 total due to my iced tea and I was only reimbursed $9.04 and no New salad.... read more

The local greasy spoon. Loved this place as a child, so many great memories of this place, especially the onion rings. Probably not a place to take a date, but the kids love this place and the staff is super friendly. A special shout out to Tracy who provided exceptional customer service. Every time I'm in town I make sure to stop by for onion rings and memories from my childhood. read more

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I was just there today order chicken club with cheese did not get cheese and then I order for my mom fish basket with curly fires and they told there were out so told them the shrimp basket there were out no big deal it happened so i said hamburger with everything well the hamburger didn't have everything no mustard catsup and no mayo or Is tomato or lettuce plus I had to ask about are fires when he brought me are sandwiches he said I didn't know you still wanted then yeah the lady did she told me she was going to still make the fires I will not be going back read more

Burnt toast. Requested hash browns crisp. They have barely any color at all. Just soggy.

Just can't get a drive thru order right. placed my order, they read it back to me. When I received my order, I asked again to verify what was given to me and was assured I was given what I ordered. I did not get what I ordered and I don't eat what they gave me, so wasted my money. I wouldn't even post this, because mistakes happen but this is the 3rd time. I will never go back. I should have checked before I drove away, but I was on my way to work. read more

So this restaurant is not bad. From my understanding, it has been open since 1952. The decor says it has not been updated since the 70's, but I digress. The parking lot of fairly small. Each time I've gone, I find parking. However, I'm sure on a weekend or Friday night, parking could be atrocious. The servers are solid. Friendly and efficient. Now the food. So the group I went with all purchased breakfast burritos. Apparently they were solid. My All in One sandwich was good. Not excellent but good. Personally, I should've ordered extra cheese but that's a different story. I there are several more things that I do want to try, so I'm sure I'll update the list. read more

A Battle Creek classic! I have loved coming here since I was a kid. I usually get a burger, but there are a ton of other options on the menu, from salads to shrimp baskets. I'm not a fan of olive burgers but everyone else I know is, and they all say they are great. I prefer the double cheeseburger deluxe, which always tastes fresh and delicious. The onion rings are the size of donuts and could be a meal themselves! And krinkle fries!! The one thing I've never tried here is breakfast, but I have heard about the All in One breakfast sandwich, and it's on my list to try soon! read more

Mr. Don's Restaurant - Double Cheeseburger and Homemade Onion Rings - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Springfield, Michigan

Worst restaurant in Battle Creek if you doordash, grubhub or uberEats. They are arrogant, slow, don't care about delivery orders and have an attitude toward drivers. Have also eaten there a couple times. Food is not that good and is on the high side of prices. Far too many locally owned restaurants to choose from. Without their collection of old retirees that hang out there for hours multiple times a week, I doubt they could stay in business. read more

2+ hours and 2 tries later we STILL didn't get the correct food on our DoorDash order. Very frustrating. First time they only gave the driver one bag and missed most of our family's meal, second time they sent back a repeat of the one thing we did get and missed another meal. Very disappointing. read more

Blast from the past style walk-up diner restaurant. I would kindly term this "hangover food", which certainly has its merits; however, as a non-drinker, it's a bit too greasy and heavy for regular consumption for me. We stopped in about 10am on a Sunday, it was surprisingly not busy. There seemed to be maybe 2 or 3 people working; when it got a little busier they were definitely having to hustle. I ordered a breakfast quesadilla with gravy and my guy got pancakes, eggs, and bacon, and we both had coffee. This surprisingly came out to about $19, I honestly expected lower prices. Portions are fairly hefty to me, so that makes up for it. My meal was fine. Nothing to go out of my way for, but we live really close! The coffee was quite awful; made us realize how sorely this side of town lacks a Starbucks. I don't consider myself a coffee snob, but it was just blah. Overall it was essentially what I expected, I guess. I'd be interested in coming back to try a burger. read more

Mr. Don's Restaurant - Breakfast quesadilla with a side of gravy. And an example of the color of coffee you get when you ask for cream - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Springfield, Michigan

The worst customer service I have ever experienced. the owner is disgustingly rude. Got food poisoning, should have known when I saw how greasy the food was. The cleanliness of the restaurant looked as if no one had cleaned for 20 years. Needless to say I will never be going back. would not recommend x10. read more

It's an older local restaurant. There is a variety of food to choose from, with breakfast and dinner foods. The staff was nice. I got my food to go and it was still really hot when got home. It's clear that they cook to order! Prices are decent. I have only driven by it only every day for my entire life and now have finally seen what it is all about. I can say that I wasnt disappointed. I will be going back soon! (they only accept cash) read more

Mr. Don's Restaurant - The deep fried pumpkin pie is so good! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Springfield, Michigan

So I went here a couple of years ago and to my dismay they didn't accept credit cards so I had to cancel my order before it began and I sadly drove away thinking I would likely never return. I had a hankering for greasy local food without having to leave the warm cozy comfort of my car. I couldn't decide what I wanted so I got a little bit of everything. A $1 chili dog (I couldnt get a free Yelp check in dog because it was Wednesday which was where the star loss comes in), and a bacon cheeseburger. I got my son the chicken fingers and he loved them. The fries were good, the burger was phenomenal. I'm super picky with my hot dogs and it was legit. They also now accept credit cards, so score! Lots of love for this place! read more

If a local Greek diner birthed a fast(er) food joint and lived in a circa 1985 McDonalds, it would be Mr. Don's! In full disclosure I ordered items the lady didn't recommend. While it wasn't horrible, it was 3 Star. I still would come back here though. While I am sitting here eating, I feel alive, nostalgic, brought back to a time when the local guy got ahead and could compete with the big franchises out there! Mr. Don's has been around since 1952!! The menu boasts everything from Multigrain pancakes and French toast to deep fried Twinkies. Mushroom Swiss Burger, Egg Salad Sandwich and a Wet Burrito (recommended). Onion rings, curly (and regular) fries, deep fried pickles or mushrooms and tasty shakes (Vanilla suggested- strawberry is too strawberry strong for my taste) The decor is positively retro! Everything is clean and well maintained though, so that's a plus! (5 star) Live life a little- ditch Checkers, the Golden Arches and the King... Go support a Local Entrepreneurial Battle Creek Institution, visit Mr. Don's!! Ps- check out my pics of menu and inside of restaurant read more

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Stopped in for the 99 cent chili dog special on Wednesdays and will certainly come back again! Total dive atmosphere, with vintage decor and throwback menu of comfort foods. Great value - service was slow, but they were slammed slinging chili dogs (people ordering 15-20 at a time!), so I'll give them grace. read more

Don't judge a book by its cover. This place has GREAT food. The people are always friendly. It looks outdated but it's the food you come here for. read more

Mr. Don's Restaurant - Breakfast Burrito. Sooo good. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Springfield, Michigan

For a greasy spoon restaurant.......it does not get any better than Mr. Don! Consistent food......affordable pan handler prices.....service as good as can be expected from a minimum wage employee....... French fried TWINKIES! Need I say more? read more

I had a great memory snacking on hot dogs here at Mr. Don's with my grandmother. As a kid, I loved the hot dogs. When her passing brought me back this past month, I had a strong craving for a Mr. Don hot dog again. Maybe it was the spirit of my grandmother, maybe it was a pregnancy craving, but I made my way in. The place is very divey, but is clean. The menu is simple, but the food is good. We got a couple of dogs, a couple of milkshakes, fries, and the soup of the day. The hot dog was just as good as I remembered- soft bun, steamed most likely, and a soft tender dog. The fries and soup were great too. Mr. Don;s is great for a no-fuss, inexpensive meal. Ill miss being able to come by whenever I please. read more

Just as great of a drive through as I remember when I lived in BC as kid. Great dogs, awesome shakes, everything. Sad to see a location or two go down but im glad to see this one is still here. Remember it's cash only so stop by the atm! read more

Please, please, do not eat here. Have some standards. You deserve better. If you want this type of food at least go down the road to Ritzee's. $3.50 for 6 chewy, yes, chewy like a sneaker, onion rings. If the chili on the chili dog is homemade, they should not admit it and it looked they had been playing catch with it, lame. The burger was skimp and although looked okay, it had a strange flavor that made me ask myself, "Is this going to make me spew from both ends? Food? What a hoax. Threw it away before I was half way through what was easily a top 5 all time worst meal ever. McDonald's smokes this place and you already know better than to go there. read more

Mr. Don's Restaurant - It cost me $12.50 to learn the definition of 'sh*t on a shingle'. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Springfield, Michigan

One of the best fast food places in Battle Creek, best French Fries for sure and great Olive Burgers! I don't know what kinda oil they use to cook there Fries but it is Fire! Always perfect crispy fries I'd say they even beat Ritzee's Fries. And sorry but the guy talking about Ritzee's must not know good food, I know people that work there and for one thing they soak there burgers in water overnight (Talk about nasty!) And there chicken strip's are cheap strips bought from some place like GFS I believe and full of fat chunks, there drinks have about double the sugar as a bottle of soda sure to get you started on your diabetic journey! Only good thing out of that place is there fries but I need more food than fries when I eat so I go here. read more

Their hot dogs, french fries, curly fries and milkshakes are so good. I grew up on Mr Dons foods I absolutely love their food.

Man, I love this place. I remember when we had more than one in Battle Creek. It brings back memories eating here. The food is still the same as I remember it. If you have never been here, you got to eat here. I love the French fries. Don't get me started on the chili dogs. They are not the best, but damn I love them. I wouldn't want them to ever change. read more

This place is starting to really slip up on the basics they once gave. The last two times Ive eaten there I end up being sick all night long read more

Great place that has been around for years. The food is made fresh when you order. I've never had a cold meal there ever! They also except credit cards now. read more

Mr Dons has a really good breakfast, and great chili dogs. Like most Restaurants you have to know what to order. Try the biscuits and sausage gravy for breakfast you won't leave hungry. Many of the local retired folks meet here for breakfast, as well as families, lots of repeat business because the prices are good. read more

3 star food 0 star service. Employees taking the orders are rude and have no idea what the menu is. They look at you like your stupid if you ask what a certain dish is. read more

Food is excellent but the service is awful. Staff is NOT friendly. Takes a long time to get your food. And don't arrive shortly before closing time. We've been told sorry shake machine already taken down for the night. And one time at drive thru was asked to wait a min before ordering then came back on several mins later to say sorry were closed-of course they were open when we arrived but wouldn't take order. Only reason we have put up with the terrible service is they have the best onion rings and fries read more

4-star food, 5-star shakes, 2-star service. Best shakes in town hands down. Great chicken tenders and chicken sandwiches as well as hot dogs. Service is hit or miss usually a miss, to be honest. A highly underrated place for a bite to eat. Some of the best comfort food around. read more

This is a great place for fast food service but great food and comfortable place to eat. Priced right and great specials. Don't forget there deep fried treats. read more

Good food and service. Good value. Probably our favorite biscuits and gravy anywhere!

Burgers were very small. Food tasted okay but overpriced and left hungry. Fried jalapeno on my burger was red and obviously not a jalapeno.

When I go to a new (to me) place I usually order a regular ol' cheeseburger. I got a single at around $2.50 and it was spectacular. What got me was the burger was NOT dry, and the bun stayed crunchy through out my finishing it. Very good. Make sure to order it plain, otherwise it will be drenched in ketchup, mustard, tons of pickles and raw onion. Don't let the dining room scare you off, its really old and outdated. read more

Average food, and even worse customer service. I placed my order tried to pay with my card and, "we are cash only but there is an atm in the back that charges 3 dollors" they didn't have any signs posted on doors. I mean come on its 2015 who doesn't have a card reader? You can get em for a smart phone for 20 bucks + 2 %. The only business's that have a no cash policy and an atm in there place of business is, someone that is trying to avoid taxes. Can't say I blame em with how high, and out of control the tax code is now. I won't be back unless the start taking a card. read more

Excellent food period. Huge variety of low cost eats. Regular staples like burgers, dogs, and fries, but lots of twists if you want to venture out to their creative side. Fried Pop tarts, breakfast sandwiches with everything under the sun in them, burgers with mozzarella sticks on top, tasty chili cheese fries. Service with a smile and enough to fill you up. read more

We eat at Mr. Don's at least once a month, if not more. The food is good, the price is right, the service is great, most all employees are friendly. The place is clean. It's nothing fancy, no need to dress up. Casual will do. read more

Always good food, just wish they took cards. They could use an update, but yeah I've never had a complaint about the food