Shirley&#x27;s Cafe

Great service. They all work hard together. Efficient. Our server Jaline is a pro. Nachos were…read moregreat. Fish looked yummy. We'd go back.

Located in Kalkaska with ample parking. This restaurant has been locally owned for 43 years. Pretty…read moreimpressive. This was the perfect stop for dinner before a concert at Interlochlen. There are limited restaurant options closer to Interlochlen unless we drove through Traverse City. No reservations required. Super busy, but they get people in pretty quickly. Once seated, we started off with the smoked trout and artichoke dip. The dip was fantastic! We could have used more crackers, but we finished it! For my cocktail, I enjoyed an espresso martini. For dinner, my husband and I got the Friday trout special with mushroom risotto and broccoli. My mom got the two smoked meat platter with wings and ribs. To end the night, we shared a slice of coconut cream pie. Delicious! Definitely would stop by again if we were in the area.

A trout and some pumpkins

BNQ brisket grilled cheese with Sweet potato fries! Very good and very filling!

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Outside building

Spikes Keg O Nails

4.0(210 reviews)

12.2 mi

Little busier than i would have expected for a Tuesday, but it was a great experience. Came here to…read moremeet a friend, we enjoyed the food and beer (they have Alaskan amber!!!!!!!!) The hammy slammy reminds me of the turkey O toole from bennigans! People Everywhere to help, and a fabulous roadside pub type of restaurant.

If you find yourself in this neck of the woods, and want to sit down for a casual meal that doesn't…read moreinvolve a drive thru, get the 1/2 lb Super Spikeburger. The standard bun is a brioche - ask for it extra toasted. Then add Grilled Onions, pickles, lettuce, and extra Thousand Island dressing to emulate In-N-Out Burger Animal Style. It's a simple way to elevate & ensure your burger enjoyment. I love modding my order like this. Their waffle fries are seasoned and tasty. Super friendly staff and lots of extra-cold beer on tap exemplify the wholesome Northern Michigan vibe. Lots of TVs and a cozy, not-too-bright environment. I would totally go back.

Chicken wrap

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Patty melt

Shirley's Cafe

4.3(107 reviews)

13.9 mi

Ate Father's Day breakfast with my dad, son and mom. I ate the "Big Daddy," my boy ate the…read more"Breakfast Burger," my mom ate the Oat Meal, and my dad ate the "Rise-N-Shine." All of us were very pleased with our meals. The Big Daddy was almost too much food, but I managed. My boy said the Breakfast Burger was delicious but messy. My mom said the oatmeal was even delicious, had some maple mixed in with it. My dad enjoyed the Rise-N-Shine, too. The portions were great and the cost was decent. The service was a little slow but they were quite busy. The restaurant was clean but the tables are too large for the room. In my opinion, they could change to square 4-seater have more tables for more customers. The current tables seat 6-7 people but 1/3 of the tables had 2-4 people sitting at them. Definitely worthy of eating at again.

Great little spot! The food was soooo good and comforting!! The service was great also! Seems…read morelike a locals favorite breakfast spot! I was traveling through and had passed by Shirley's a few times and finally stopped! I'm glad I did! I'll definitely be back next time I'm in town! Great food, service & prices!

The Dining Room

Kids meal

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Applewood smoked turkey

Logger's Depot

3.8(77 reviews)

46.3 mi

Our family stopped here for lunch while driving back from up north. It's about 1.25 mikes from I75…read morebut very easy to get back unto the highway using the business loop- perfect if you want to stretch your legs and around the small town. The food was great. Typical bar food, really great hamburgers and pizza. They also have salads and regular entrees like fish and chips and meatloaf. Everything we ordered was great, and the waitress was really nice. There are plenty of TVs and a full bar as well. 4 of us had a great meal here with a few soft drinks and lunch for about $100 with a tip. Would stop and eat here again.

Went here at 1 pm on a Saturday and the place was packed, bar was full, big parties. They had darts…read moreavailable to play, bathrooms in the back, lots of TVs playing sports. Our waitress was very nice and quick with refills. For food, we got an appetizer of fried pickle spears and they were some of the best I've had, they were really crispy and their homemade ranch went really well with it. For my main I got the bacon cheeseburger, the food came like 15 min after we ordered so super quick. and it was really juicy and saucy which I like, the burger was cooked well and it was all very tasty. Also the fries dipped in ranch were really good, couldn't get enough of the ranch lol. Great restaurant in west branch highly recommend it.

Bacon Cheeseburger

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Little Boots Country Diner

4.2(137 reviews)

29.0 mi

Breakfast was delicious! The bacon was cooked perfectly, good eggs, and the toast was thick and…read morevery tasty. People in our group got pancakes, corned beef hash, and biscuit and gravy and loved it all. Very friendly server. Will definitely eat here again when in town.

Sorry, I couldn't tell you. I walked in at 5PM, two tables occupied, nobody in sight. A couple…read morecame in behind me, stood there for a minute, then they left. I stayed another minute, then left. The place wasn't busy, but the staff couldn't show.

Inside

Biscuit skillet with side of silver dollar pancakes

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Grayling Restaurant

4.4(149 reviews)

12.2 mi

Mom and pop diner. We have been coming here since I was a kid and now 30 years later I bring my…read morekids. Decent food at decent process, cinnamon roll pancakes are always a hit for our group.

Says it's been open since 1937. I have to feel my…read moreGrandfather that lost his house in Detroit due to the depression must have ate here many years ago. He Hopped on a train and bought land lived until times got better moved back down to Redford raised to 4 kids up here until my Dad came along at 51 years of age Grandpa was a rascal We kept the land in the family on wakley bridge road use to be called Deman truck trail. Breakfast was very good no orange marmalade but they were out Farmers omelette was very good Rye bread was outstanding me and the wife shared it. My son and girlfriend had pancakes and breakfast burrito if we don't cook at the cabin we will be back

Other side

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Storefront for Grayling Restaurant

Westside Diner

4.2(65 reviews)

11.4 mi

Delicious diner food with fast service! The place was packed and they were able to seat 8 of us…read morepretty quickly. The biscuits are MASSIVE. If you're getting a side of biscuits and gravy... plan to share it with someone. So many great options to choose from. Don't think you can go wrong with anything you decide on. A few tables outside but mostly inside. Smaller diner with 2 bathrooms (one men and one women). Our server was nice and made sure we were happy with our choices. I ordered a breakfast sandwich on a biscuit and she warned me that the biscuit was too large and advised me to choose something else and I'm glad I did because AGAIN... the biscuits are MASSIVE! And delicious :)

Best fish lots of great food Come several times a month…read moreNever crowded Wait staff friendly and efficient

Chicken, bacon, cheddar, and ranch wrap with sweet potato fries

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Breakfast Quesadilla

Tinker's Junction

3.1(35 reviews)

10.9 mi

Salad bar! Super excited to see that. It was fresh and clean. This is a northern town dining…read morejoint, pool tables and a stage. This isn't fancy eating, but good food at a reasonable price.

Love the salad bar. They have really good chicken tenders and burgers. Love their fries. Husband…read moreloves their fish dinner. We go frequently and always have friendly service. Live music is enjoyable too. I love the wall that they let all the soldiers autograph.

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Dead Bear Brewing

3.4(195 reviews)

12.7 mi

Great service, and good food. Hot things were hot, fresh things were fresh. Cute environment. Love…read morethe Dead Bear theme and wonder if it might be a twist on Fred Bear. Good food. Go! You won't be disappointed.

Dead Bear Brewing is an essential visit on your way through the Grayling area. The staff were…read morepleasant to deal with and notibly attentive considering the busy nature of the establishment during my visit. The food was on par with the incredible service paired with an atmosphere that matches the tone of an upbeat hipster brewery. I will most definitely be back for another visit on my next trip through the area.

Angus burger with beer-battered onion rings

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Front Porch Cafe

4.7(32 reviews)

34.5 mi

We had the all you can eat breakfast and it was so good! Biscuits and gravy, two different kinds of…read morescrambled eggs, sausage, potatoes, and a desert table. The service was eggcellent ;) We have stayed in a nearby cabin for our anniversary two years in a row so whenever we are back, we will definitely be visiting. Such a cute place with a great vision.

This is a ministry restaurant so nothing fancy, basic inside and basic good food…read more Service was good, we stopped for Bfast when passing though Prices on menu are suggested, if someone can't afford -they pay what they can For those that can afford - pay menu prices or more if you wish to help them, help others. Think of it as your good deed for the day if you can leave more Breakfast was good, homecooked food We will go back if in the area