This place was such a fun breakfast stop! My wife ordered the Cinnamon Roll French Toast with a yogurt, and I had the Michigan Berry Salad. First of all... the portions are HUGE! We shared everything and still had leftovers. We were literally fighting over the last bite of that cinnamon roll French toast... I lost. But that's okay because I took my butt right back the next day and ordered a full serving all for myself! Now, the salad wasn't my favorite, but I do want to say this. With everything that's been in the news lately about fresh produce and people being cautious because of recent food safety concerns, I was paying close attention. This salad looked freshly prepared not dumped out of a bag which made me feel much better about ordering it. The real star of the show, though, was that Cinnamon Roll French Toast. It was absolutely worth going back for! The people in Gaylord are some of the sweetest you'll ever meet, and the staff here fit right in. Everyone was so welcoming and kind. The restaurant itself is colorful, cozy, and full of charm. I especially loved the giant colorful coffee mugs decorating the outside they're adorable and definitely photo-worthy! One thing to know before you go: they close at 2:00 PM, so make sure you get there before then. If you're looking for a wholesome breakfast spot with generous portions and a welcoming atmosphere, Rise & Dine is definitely a must-try! read more

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The food was really good. The service was really fast and friendly. The atmosphere was warm and inviting. I had the Polish skillet. It was fabulous and delicious. I would go back there again. Ps the place is really nice and it feels like spring time every day in there read more

Great diner ! great food ! we had a big group we split up and it was at peak brunch time. they gave a 20min wait which was perfect and reasonable. the food was quick and great. good portions for your money. shoutout Marcus for being a great server ! read more

We stopped in four and early lunch and ended up having breakfast. Both omelettes were very good and the pancake special with eggs was also very good for the price. Pancakes were nice and fluffy. read more

Love Rise and Dine. Good food, good service, Bob Ross on the TV. The decor is bright and cheerful; be warned that it can get a little loud because of all the hard surfaces. The food was quite good though with excellent toast. We split the cinnamon roll french toast, which was good but not great. My meat omelet was delicious and the hashbrowns were cooked nicely, but I think they might use imitation butter. Not a huge deal, just not my preference. I also had some of the yogurt & granola bowl, and that was quite good with fresh fruit. Many of the things on the menu sounded good; it would be nice if they had espresso drinks. Coffee was strong, though! All in all a great place downtown to grab breakfast or lunch. read more

Rise and Dine - Cinnamon roll French toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Gaylord, Michigan

Stopped in on our way downstate. Fun place, attentive staff. French toast was delicious! Hearty slices, the biscuits and gravy were too notch. As they should be with some zip and large chunks of sausage. Excellent! Hash browns crispy and soft inside. Large mugs of coffee which was delicious. Highly recommend if you're in for lunch breakfast or brunch. Cant miss- read more

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Everything about this diner rocks: from the colorful walls and artwork, the eclectic/purposely mismatched tables and chairs, the international scenes in the restroom, and the variety of music played from above--we loved it! Oh, and the food was outstanding. I had the homemade biscuit and gravy paired with fresh fruit and scrambled eggs. My wife had the very ample veggie omelet, crispy hash browns and sour dough toast with apple butter. She shared her omelet with me and there's still half to take home with us to Ohio. Best of all, the waitresses were friendly and accommodating. The coffee was hot and fresh. Make note of the diner's exterior with it a variety of colorful coffee mugs embedded into the mortar! read more

Great atmosphere, they were playing Bob Ross on the TV which was honestly my favorite part. Food was great, service was great and I would go again. read more

This was such a cute and colorful spot in downtown Gaylord! It is fairly small so it got busy quick, but my friend and I were seated. Fresh and local breakfast which was reasonably priced! My meal was the perfect amount and delicious. read more

We had eaten here when it was the previous business. Which we loved. The new owner kept the decor which is awesome. The staff were extremely nice as well. The food was hit and miss. Missed the menu from before. Wife loved the scrambled eggs; which is not an easy accomplishment. She did not like her hash browns which were to greasy for her. I ate them and they were good. Would have liked more if they were a tad more crispy. Bacon could have been a little more crispy too. I liked the cinnamon roll French toast. It was well made. I would have personally wanted it to have more of the gooey cinnamon mixture. All in all it was good. read more

It was just ok. We ordered the standard egg, meat, potato type breakfast.... The eggs were good, the bacon overdone and the hashbrowns were super greasy. One order came with biscuits and gravy (something we love) and they were terrible. I don't know what seasonings were used in it, but it was unexpected and not pleasing. The server was friendly and helpful and the decor was colorful and cute. read more

We were on our way home from the UP and I wanted something to eat. BTW no great RV parking. Needed to find a spot on the street. We saw this place and thought it was worth a try. They are only open until 2pm and do breakfast and lunch. The French toast was dry and almost no cream cheese inside. Also, very little flavor in general. The veggie skillet was fair but again not overwhelming. The coffee tasted burnt and was just not great. Eggs also overly greasy. Service was fine but waited a minute for the food. They have a very eclectic vibe. Not sure we will return when in the area. read more

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My favorite breakfast place in town come here often and it's always amazing no matter what I get! Love Marcus as a server but all staff is very helpful and kind! The atmosphere is perfect lots of fun welcoming vibrant colors, personal favorites are the chocolate banana crepes and the BYO skillet with sausage and and onions ! Large filling portions at a cheap rate! read more

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Cute, fun, and eclectic atmosphere! Phenomenal service -- thank you, Marcus!! Our waitor was friendly, attentive, and helpful. Quick service and fresh food. Daily specials and variety on breakfast / lunch menu. Highly recommend! read more

Great food. Big helpings during breakfast Highly recommend Great service It was packed get there ASAP read more

Great location downtown Gaylord. Food is very good, homemade biscuits and gravy were delicious and large portions. Daughter loved her grilled chicken Caesar wrap. Friendly staff, too. read more

Super cute! Love the mixed up tables and chairs and decor. Such a cozy vibe. The staff were so kind and cheerful and made it even more cozier. I loved the cinnamon roll French toast definitely recommend. read more

Great food lots of choices hi quality the people were very pleasant I would come here daily if I lived here

Food was well executed (perfect medium-well eggs), fast, hot, and with friendly service to boot. read more

Rise and Dine - Colorful outside with embedded mugs! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Gaylord, Michigan

Hair in my food was maybe three bites they took $2.00 off ,really , never even offered to remake it , customer service on this issue has left a bad taste in my mouth , lack of care or concern will stop me from a revisit read more

Great place! Love walking in and seeing the outside with coffee mugs in the walls Inside is bright and fun and super cozy Great wait staff!! We had the chocolate chip pancakes, eggs Benedict, biscuits and gravy, couple of eggs, toast and bacon, French toast....ALL were hot, fresh and delicious. So if you're in or near Gaylord, stop in and grab some hot coffee and delicious breakfast! read more

Nice variety of breakfast foods. Small, friendly atmosphere, decent prices. No one got food poisoning (always a fear when eating out ) would go there again! read more

Breakfast was delicious and our server Markus took excellent care of us. Would recommend you stop and eat here f

The food here was pretty good, not GREAT but good. The service was VERY good. Our server was hopping and still kept up. HOWEVER I would not return. The tables are all mismatched kitchen tables which are cute but they are painted surfaces. I saw a kid blow snot all over one table, then smash it in with his bare hands. When they left, only a damp rag was lightly wiped over the surface before seating the next patron. The chairs are mismatched kitchen chairs, some with chippy paint which is quaint, however here again is another surface to harbor bacteria, on top of that some of the legs were loose and wobbly. We witnessed one man sitting on a chair whose leg was bent under the seat. How he didn't break it and fall was a mystery to us. What if my 85 year old mother had sat in that chair and fallen? On top of all of THAT the place is an acoustic NIGHTMARE. Everything is a hard edge, there is nothing to soften the noise of diners, plates, cups, etc. It was hard to hear each other across from the oversized table. I wish I had taken a picture but my phone was in the car. Seriously, find somewhere else to go. This was disappointing read more

We enjoyed the setting of the restaurant and the food was fantastic. Our waitress was also very nice and the food came out fast and hot. Great coffee too! read more

cute atmosphere. extensive menu from lighter fare to hearty quantities. choc banana crepes were perfect. friend had apple cinnamon cream cheese and found them a bit too sweet. friendly and attentive staff. very clean and ample seating. thanks for a great meal! read more

Rise and Dine - Chocolate Banana Crepes with ala carte fruit cup - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Gaylord, Michigan

Service was great, food delicious. Decor was unique and make sure to check out one of the most spectacular bathrooms you will ever see. A must stop if ever in Gaylord! read more

An unexpected great joint! I had the breakfast Pizza and it was enough for two people. It heated up well for leftovers. Great food, kind servers with great service. Fun little spot! Worth the stop for sure read more

Fix your hours posted online. Drove all the way there to be rudely turned away saying she knew the hours were posted incorrectly.

Good and service is always outstanding. We come up here once a year for the last few years and always stop in at least once. Highly recommend. read more

Rise and Dine - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Gaylord, Michigan

Food was pretty good. The service was okay too. It seemed expensive for what we ordered. $40 with tip for French toast, chicken wrap, and two cokes. read more

Service was quick and friendly. Large selection of specialty items. Bright and cheery ambiance.

Food was good. However we ordered the Breakfast Croissant which is a croissant with your choice of meat with scrambled egg. What was served was a square biscuit sandwich. The server set it down with literally no explanation of substitution. Perhaps you should let someone know you no longer carry croissants or that you are out for the day. They may want to order something else. The inside is very loud. read more

Phenomenal breakfast/brunch restaurant. Fun and cozy feel with a delicious menu. My new go to breakfast spot. Server was very nice and attentive and food arrived very quickly despite being busy. I'd highly recommend the smothered omelette and chocolate chip pancakes for the kids. read more

Great little spot for brunch on our way home from further north. The biscuits and gravy were solid and well seasoned. The breakfast burritos were a great value. They were busy but we got seats and the small counter and were waited on quickly. Our server was attentive and we enjoyed our meal. We will return to this cute spot. read more

Great service. Breakfast was very good. Very clean. We will be going back today for lunch.

What an awful experience my family and I experienced at this restaurant. I left this review on their Facebook page: "Here's my experience when I visited with my family on 9/2/24. The restaurant was filled and a couple parties were waiting to be seated. So it was about a 30 minute wait. The hostess took my phone number and we left to browse other stores. I got the call about 30 minutes later and we walked in. Our table was finishing being bussed and we were seated within a few minutes. Then we waited for a waitress. After 10 minutes of waiting I started looking around and seeing that every other table had food or drinks, or a waitress was providing service and we were being completely ignored. We waited about another 10 minutes. So after a solid 20 minutes with no waters, no drink orders, no menus, not even a hello, or a "we'll be with you shortly", we got up to leave. I informed the hostess that she could have our table because we were leaving. She looked confused so I told her we've been ignored ever since she seated us. She noticed our table was just like it was when she cleaned it 20 minutes before, no water, menu. etc. She apologized but we were already on our way out. I want to believe that we weren't ignored on purpose but there's less than 15 tables here. It's kind of hard to miss the one family table sitting there waiting for service when you have 4-5 employees running past us dozens of times. It feels personal and I don't appreciate it. read more