We wanted an early breakfast, and Old Hamlin was open and a walk from our motel. I ordered eggs, American fries, and toast, and my guy got the same plus corned-beef hash and french toast. The waitress asked if we wanted to have the homemade toast or regular and we splashed out (about 50 cents) for the homemade bread, and I'm really glad we did! Super thick, with a great texture, for my toast, his cinnamon toast and the french toast. Our server was very efficient, and friendlier than your average diner server. I'd definitely go back again next time we're in Ludington. read more

Back in the days when there was competition on the block from Maria's and another place I have forgotten the name of, Old Hamlin was one of the better diner option in Ludington. It seems that ownership may have changed recently, or the family members running the place right now have little interest in doing so. The food here used to be pretty good. Now, most of the samplings are mediocre. Thankfully, they haven't changed the homemade bread. I was also disappointed in the service in my recent visits. It took more than a minute for a hostess to actually seat me, and the waitress, while friendly and attentive, was quite slow. It's a shame that this place seems to be going downhill, given its history in Ludington. read more

DON'T EAT HERE FOR DINNER! The high yelp reviews are obviously for the breakfast and bread. Dinner was not very good. Nothing on the dinner menu looked good. Just don't. read more

This place is disappointing. Half the stuff tastes like it's out of a can, the sausage looks like it's from a package, the bacon is soggy and the hash is canned. We make better breakfast at home. Not sure why people get excited over homemade bread. I guess your mom never made anything from scratch. read more

Old Hamlin Restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ludington, Michigan

It's an old school (fits the name) type of restaurant with very good food. They include a huge slice of homemade bread, the wheat is better than the white. Soups are thick and good. Right now they're short-staffed, but the employees were as efficient as possible, friendly, and competent. read more

We miscalculated our rations for our week camping at Ludington State Park, and had to head into town for breakfast one day. This was the spot we found (saw it advertised in one of the local papers). The décor was a bit dated, but the staff (and local patrons) were very friendly. A good taste of the local culture! We partook of the breakfast buffet, and were pleased with the offerings and quality of the food, especially considering that it was a buffet. read more

This is probably the worst restaurant I have ever been to . The house bread was not toasted or warm but served out of the fridge . We ordered salmon with mexican rice and perch with baked potatoes. Everything felt that is was not fresh and microwaved including the salmon . The other fish was fried with skin in an oily and saltish seasoning . Honestly paid for everything but ate the salad and left . read more

Maybe it was because we wandered in not to long before closing, or maybe it was because it was Sunday , or maybe it was just because it was just I chose the wrong item off the menu , but this place was just plain ol yuck! I ordered their chicken parm, he ordered the perch dinner. He seemed to like his meal pretty well, but mine was just inedible. I picked and scratched at it while waiting for him to eat ( I ate my garlic bread ). When the waitress came to gather out plates and to drop off the bill she never questioned the full plate she was taking away, just collected our money and smiled as they unlocked the door to let us out . I was feeling pretty "unwell" way into the following night. Would I eat here again ? Absolutely not! Would I say that no one should ever eat here ? No. I'm going to try and say maybe the cook was having an off day, or after a day of traveling, maybe I was...., but I think I'll eat elsewhere if I ever find myself in Ludington Michigan. read more

Old Hamlin's breakfast/brunch is the best in Ludington. When they get busy it seems to take much longer than it should to get people seated, order, served and out the door. A sign at the door explains that their food is homemade so it takes longer than it would otherwise. Doesn't explain the waiting to sit with twelve cluttered tables waiting to be bused or waiting to order and pay. If you're not in a hurry - your food quality will be well worth the wait. read more

Old Hamlin is a Ludington staple. I've been coming to Ludington for 30 years now.... and the Old Hamlin is always one of our stops. I guess they serve dinner too, but in all of my time here I have only ever been there for breakfast and lunch. Years ago they started this breakfast buffet which is a little below average. I would stick with lunch now. The rogerburger is my favorite. read more

One of our favs when we visit Ludington. Great food, and friendly servers. Highly recommend.

It has become a tradition for my family to come here on our way home after picking up one of our kids from Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp every summer. It is really a throwback kind of place, nothing fancy and definitely family friendly and prices are more than reasonable. But there are a few things that I think make it worth my 4 star rating. First, the waitstaff is always very friendly and helpful, always offering to let us make any changes, within reason, to make us happy. Second, I actually get a kick out of places like this, that are a bit dated (ok, a lot dated), but still have a charm to them. Third, it is a very clean restaurant, including the "facilities." Finally, while much of the food is on the simple, plain or average side, their simple homemade bread is quite good. They slice it with your order and the slices are at least as wide as Texas toast, if not wider. It is soft and fresh baked daily, And you can get a loaf or two, to go. The chicken noodle soup is my favorite dish to order, with the bread, of course. It has thick, homemade noodles, or something awfully close to homemade, and the flavor is perfect. Then there is dessert. The meringue pies are good, but so is the carrot cake. The desserts are also homemade and change, so we never know what they will have, but that is part of the culinary adventure. It is worth the stop if you have picky eaters, young kids or people on restricted diets with you or if you are NOT looking for fresh caught fish, aged steaks or traditional and authentic ethnic fare. read more

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It was okay. But when you're on vacation you want something great! Service was okay, but we waited forever to be seated with no one there, and then waited forever for our check. If you're just looking for some food, it's fine. If you're looking for great breakfast, go elsewhere! read more

Don't get the breakfast buffet. Eggs are a low-risk, medium-reward item, but the scrambled eggs weren't the right texture. The cinnamon raisin toast was good. I enjoyed the old-school atmosphere. read more

Walking into the Old Hamlin is like walking back to 1970. The decor has not been updated since then. Fortunately, the food is up to date. Portions are huge! The omelettes are large and well prepared. I had a gilled cheese sandwich that filled me up after one half. The bread was home baked! Imagine what it would be if they updated the decor to 1990! read more

Breakfast review: 3-piece French toast on homemade bread: bread is flavorful but too thick. The batter doesn't make it all the way to the center. It was tasty but not great. Eggs: cooked over easy perfectly. Service: very good. Attentive waitress who refilled drinks continuously. Moderately fast service. Good prices. Decor: old american resturaunt feel. Basically like every other place in ludington. read more

Bad service. Smart mouth waitress. My sausage was cold. Couldn't even give right change. read more

Tried out a local place yesterday as I was in town to play tourist. Great choice...the food was wonderful and the portions were way to much to finish...suggest sharing. The bread was wonderful, At least 2 inch cuts...our waitress was very helpful....would come back again. read more

I always eat at Old Hamlin whenever I visit Ludington, which is about once a year for the last 23 years. Technically, I'm a "fudgie." Going to Old Hamlin is like going home. I prefer to eat here for breakfast, but lunch and dinner are just as good. Desert is great, too, because they have homemade pies. They relatively recently added a buffet that I've never tried, and I personally think that it just crowds the restaurant. But it doesn't keep me from going back for the homemade bread - which is to die for, and you can purchase a loaf to take home! YES! If you go on a Saturday or Sunday morning, be prepared to wait for a table. read more

I miss Old Hamlin breakfast! Marcia always has fresh baked bread and pies, and they are amazing! This place is the only place I've been for breakfast that can get my eggs cooked perfectly. Amazing value for what you get. Most things are home made, and the restaurant is family owned. It's a Ludington staple, you really can't stay in Ludington without trying a Badger Bounty :) Come hungry. read more

Pros: homemade bread is yummo, available in white wheat or cinnamon raisin, was thick cut and really the best part of our breakfast. Eggs and American fries were fresh tasting. Cons: bathroom had no TP, coffee was bland and may have been Maxwell house? Not sure but for $1.89 put in some extra scoops. The dining room smelled like someone had been smoking in it five minutes before we walked in. Verdict: it's past its heyday read more

Sorry Old Hamlin - not a fan. Food was decent, but the menu is "Jack of All Trades, Master of None". Somehow a club sandwich, chicken tenders dinner, kids tenders meal, 2 beers and a pop ended up at $50. I get there is history here, but if I spend $50 for a meal I will go somewhere that leaves me glad I chose to go there. I think a good part of our trouble was our waitress, as she had issues with other tables around us. I would proceed with caution, and check your receipt! I will be looking for better options on our next Ludington trip. read more

Bland food on Buffet and breakfast food was awfull and not hot. Also heard waitresses not wanting to work more hours. Very unusual unless not good working environment. read more

We were driving through and stopped because of the reviews were good. So good and large portion, took half home. I a special-BBQ Ribs, fries and broccoli cheese soup, my husband had a Roger Burger, and veg-beef soup; both delicious. Homemade food:soups, bread, pies, cakes, cinnamon rolls. We took a cinnamon roll back to our camper for breakfast. We will stop again whenever we are in the area. Looks are deceiving inside, the staff very friendly and the food wonderful. read more

We were traveling though the area and stayed at a local Hotel Saturday night July 20, 2019, the next morning our hotel recommended this restaurant. We ordered our food and an hour and half later no food. This was brought to their attention with little to no response. We were a group of 17 people. One couple paid for their coffee and left. Finally one seasoned waitress took over and got our food out with in 10 minutes. Awesome job on her part. The biggest concern for me was no one there showed any kind of remorse for the long wait. I have the impression they did not care as they knew we were traveling through. read more

Amazing restaurant with the best breakfast food you'll ever put in your mouth hole. The toast is unreal and every breakfast item I've had is amazing read more

Love this place! Can't say enough good things! If you want homeade food? This is the place to go! I highly suggest the homeade bread and PIES! Yummy! Thank you! read more

The delicious homemade toast isn't why I'm posting this, the over the top, friendly service is why I'm taking the time. When I ordered the corned beef hash my waitress asked if I would like it crispy on the outside, which is how I love it. I thanked her for asking and she said "most people prefer it that way, that's why I asked". This is why I gave her a 20%+ tip, just awesome service!! read more

Old Hamlin Restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ludington, Michigan

Great French toast made with homemade bread....yummmm, so delicious. I'm usually a waffle fan but they're not on the menu but these were great. My man had the #1 read more

Old Hamlin Restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ludington, Michigan

The restaurant is wrapped in plastic which was very disturbing and when we were seated it took 30 minutes for us to get a waitress so we ordered all our food at once. It then took another 30-45 minutes while we waited for our food. A couple came in sat next to us and had finished their meal and paid before we even saw our food even though they came in after we ordered. When we finally got our food one of our dishes was brought to a table next to us and was reserved to us and was ice cold for a hot sandwich. The other food was ok but over all would not return. Also the waitress spent a ton of time at the table next to ours but couldn't even be bothered to check on us. We all had empty drinks and were ignored. Bacon Lettuce and Tomato Sandwich was horrible. Black charred bacon. read more

By far the BEST omelettes we've had in a long time!!! Restaurant needs updating but the food was fantastic!

Passing through Michigan and stopped by Old Hamlin for a quick cheeseburger. It was probably the worst cheeseburger I've ever eaten. Asked for medium-rare, it came out well-done, and I'm pretty sure the patty was one of those frozen patties from a box in the freezer section at a grocery store. I had three bites before I realized I couldn't eat it anymore. Very bad. Server was nice, though. Food was awful. read more

Good service, even though the place was packed! Our server was so very friendly and efficient. We ordered a BLT, a burger, and shared biscuits and gravy. All were amazing! read more

Ordered the lasagna . After 45 min waiting the come and tell me they ran out of lasagna . Wow terrible the worse I have ever had there. Then they were gonna remake my bf steak because it was cold and waiting in the back for the lasagna they didn't have. read more

Love this place!! We have been eating here for years as a summer tradition. The homemade bread and pies is the best around. Good service too! If you are visiting Ludington this is a must stop place! A+++ read more

A combo of American & Greek food with an emphasis on HOME MADE! Yes- the service can be slow-- but with a small staff who do both the busing & waiting & seating- it is understandable (except to the usual pushy city-slicker tourist who expects instant everything!) Order from the menu for the best choices- one review refers to the Powdered eggs on the breakfast buffet-- NEVER ! I know for a fact they are not-- BUT, if you are one to go "on the cheap" you can't expect food kept warm over hot water to taste fresh! I HIGHLY suggest fresh egg breakfasts or omelets (especially the Greek Gyro Omelet!) with hash browns to DIE for--- or their Chicken, Gyro's or daily specials. Again-- this is NOT for a Tourist rushing around to do & see it all in one day-- but for those who want home cooked food in a relaxed family atmosphere. read more

Had a great evening. Husband had dinner buffet and loved it. Food was fresh and lots of choices. I had a Greek salad. It was very good. The desserts are homemade and fabulous. Loved the carrot cake!!! It was to die for!!!! Prices very reasonable. Both of us ate for under $30! Would recommend this to anyone looking for a good, home cooked meal in Ludington read more

A Ludington institution! The homemade toast is worth the trip alone. Leave room for pie!

So glad we tried this place. The waitress was awesome, funny, attentive, and quick, she really made the meal enjoyable. The food was surprisingly good (perch plate was one of the better ones I've had). The restaurant has a long history and there were interesting old photos of the restaurant and old Luddington on the walls. We would all go back. Had a large menu so everyone in our picky group (including kids) found something they wanted. The homemade soups were the best! read more

Nice restaurant. Wait staff very polite and friendly. We are there for most of our meals, for the two days we were there. The first night, the food was good. The second day, I went with their special; ribs, fries and a side (I chose a salad). I asked if I could get my ribs dry. When they came they looked horrible. I think they were boiled to start. I took one bite, not good. Very rubbery and I tasted bb sauce. So they must already be made. Worst meal ever! Just don't get the ribs! read more