Solid as ever. Last time we were in town was Sept - Oct and this spot remains hot…read more Had the Holland omelette with sourdough toast. Perfectly buttered. Ice tea. Was offered a to go cup to take my second glass. Amazing service! Consistent. Polished. Efficient. We'll totally be back.

The few times we've passed by this place, there was always a long line so we were curious. It's a…read morediner-style establishment that serves breakfast all day. Further reading into the history of place, I found that this place has been around since the 1940s. A cool history and the curiosity for the long lines brought us to be one of those people standing in line one morning. First of all, I am slightly terrified of diners thinking the service would be bad but from the moment we were greeted to when we left the place, the atmosphere has been very welcoming and friendly. Our waitress sat us at a small booth close to the kitchen. I ordered coffee and their bird nest thinking... it should be fine, it's a bird nest, not a full blow whatever other huge breakfast plates they have! I was wrong. My husband ordered their famous hashbrown omelette that I felt could have fed an entire village! My bird nest came. My eyes got really big because honestly, it was the size of an eagles' nest. I apologized profusely for not finishing and since it was our last full day before moving on from Holland, I couldn't take the leftovers home. My husband felt the same way but he at least ate half of his food. To me, I think my food needed a bit more flavor but they have salt and pepper on the table. We noted that there seemed to be a lot of regulars or repeat customers. No doubt, this place is a very nostalgic place for a lot of people who have moved away or have visited here previously. To be honest, even though it was only our first visit, the people made us feel at home.

Great family owned breakfast spot in Holland. I ordered the breakfast tacos which were delicious…read morebut I would personally come back just for their biscuits and onion jam! I really enjoyed their pancakes as well. The staff is super friendly. Definitely worth a stop!

Came here for breakfast and got the Salmon bene which came out cold. Eggs cold, salmon cold…read more Hollandaise sauce cold. My friend ordered the breakfast tacos which he said was good. I sent my food back Service was slow and it was not busy. The wall art looks nice but their floors could really use a good scrubbing and actually having flooring on all of it. The table we were at had half just cement floor and 1/2 old needing cleaning wood floor. Entering the building there is a tall step, so not easily accessible. Not sure if there is a different way to enter.

We are here while in town and thought it was good. The keto toast was decent, omelettes were good…read moreand the kids liked their kid meals. Everyone was full and happy when we left. A win in my book.

Seated at a booth…read more After our waitress to clean some crusted eggs on our table. Menu is extensive here and really interesting. Ordered veggie hippie hash with avocado and fruit cup, eggs Benedict with turkey bacon, chipotle southwest bowl with avocado, hippie hash with avocado, turkey bacon and turkey sausage with fruit bowl. The hippie hash is good, just needed some flavoring to it. The southwest bowl was good, spicy with the Benedict. The eggs Benedict was good, the substitute of the turkey bacon was a nice add. The cinnamon roll was quite yummy, big enough for 4 of us to quarter. Smothered in yummy cream cheese, all of it was delicious. Service was good, friendly and attentive. They have Delight brand coffee creamer.

Wow! I wished I lived nearby so I could visit here often!…read more The bakery itself had cases filled with beautiful goodies. The line to purchase the sweets, bread and more was out to the entrance. We sat in the cafe for a little breakfast before heading back to Chicago. The dining room was charming, with a ton of varnished wood. Big booths and tables made it so comfortable. Our server made great suggestions. She was very nice and attentive. I will definitely stop in the next time I'm in town.

Beautiful little bakery with a huge parking lot! This place gets packed and for good reason!…read more Apple cider donuts are phenomenal, the almond cookies are delightful and soft, the fresh orange juice is well worth $5 a cup, and the muffins are huge. So many things to choose from, good luck!!

Brunchin' at The Southerner is always a great idea…read more My mother-in-law found her new favorites - the grits and biscuits! She wanted to come back everyday for these Honestly, this place has really good southern food. The fried chicken, fried catfish to baked beans and grits! And don't you ever skip on the buttery biscuits --- this is the best! Oh, I tried the cocktail called Piña Piña - it has fish sauce, lol! It was delish! I will come back for this haha! The staff are all awesome and the view of the Kalamazoo river and yacht passing by is a plus! Happy Labor Day Weekend, y'all!

I mean, as good as advertised. Holy cow. One of our best meals in two trips to Michigan (Saugatuck…read moreand South Haven). All reservations were booked out for weeks when we had checked, but we showed up at opening and it sort of worked out. Let me explain.. A lot of other families had the same idea. Show up early, get in, get the kids fed early. It made for a line to check in at the host stand that looked concerning but it wasn't a crazy wait, ultimately. About 30 minutes. We still got what we wanted, a nice seat overlooking the water. One thing I'll say in that regard was there was a HUGE upfront rush, but then around 6:30 or so, the place had emptied out quite a bit. Might be useful knowledge if trying to time an entry here. ANYWAYS. The food. Phenomenal. So good. I stuck with standard fried chicken (ie not Nashville, not spicy) and it was amazing. Salty, well brined, flavorful. It even held up amazingly well cold out of the fridge the next day. Some of the best fried chicken I've had in years. The fries were insanely good as well. The greens (one of the side choices) were not my thing as they didn't have a lot of flavor. The only miss of the evening. My oldest enjoyed her burger, and my youngest thought the chicken was too spicy (read: peppery) but they've been uber picky lately so take that with a grain of salt (or pepper). Had a lovely cocktail here as well, called the Sunday Christian: Gin, Cocchi Americano, Bianco Vermouth, and orange bitters. I'm realizing I have failed you all but forgetting to mention the most glorious, buttery, flaky biscuit that comes with the fried chicken meal. It was a star of the show, and the only reason I'm just now mentioning it is that I ate it so quickly it disappeared into my memories. Wonderful place, and I'm sure we will go back next time in Saugatuck.

AVOID RYAN AT ALL COSTS!!!…read more i love the 205 so so much as a hope college student, and their avocado toast is a godsend. however, i now know to avoid going when ryan is there. he is extremely rude, unkind, and unprofessional. every single time i've seen him, he is either snapping at somebody or complaining about his job to everyone who can hear him (which is crazy because i think he's an owner??). some people are just not meant to have front-facing, customer service jobs and that's okay! he is scatterbrained and will burn your toast, forget you have to pay, and huff & puff when HE has to retype YOUR ORDER because he forgot to take the payment. i stood there with cash in my hands for five minutes after he walked away, to the point where others in the line behind me started laughing at the absurdity of his behavior. he also constantly has an attitude, yells at customers for mundane reasons, and consistently mixes up orders. otherwise the 205 is perfect! it is so upsetting that one person really ruins the place this much. 5 stars for food & ambience, 1 star for ryan... evens out to like 3 stars.

Very nice people who are quite helpful, super cute decor, and pretty easy to find! Lots of street…read moreparking and very easy to get around. The menu covers a lot of food options, and their desserts are pretty delicious Got a brulatte and the slightly chewy sugar topping is quite fun! Classic cold brew is also very solid. Does get busy, so you may have to wait a bit.

Simply spectacular! With so many great dining options to choose from we really had a difficult time…read moredeciding where to go, but we heard so many great things about Lady Bird that we thought it must be the place, and they were right! First, we love good 80's music in the background and the volume was just right. Not too loud were you can't talk or relax, just enough to set them mood. The decor was also a pleasant surprise and the sun shade umbrellas in the outside seating were a tasteful touch. Tom was our waiter and he was quick, sharp and personal. We could tell Tom was really on our side as a guest and not just selling the specials if you know what I mean. He didn't steer us wrong. Lobster Roll! I have found very, very few good lobster rolls in the state of Michigan and you can count on this one to deliver. Fresh, tasty and a big enough portion that my wife and I split it for a light lunch. Fries were also first class. This is a must stop in a very restaurant populated area.

The food was good, just didn't hit for the whole group. The whipped app was very watery…read more We had a lack of follow up on our meal and the missing of a drink is why the 3 was given. The atmosphere is great and you can see why people love this place. I think they were understaffed, just took too long g to come out.

Cute cafe! Very diverse menu. You place your order at the counter and they'll call your name to…read morecome and get it. Heavily blueberry themed, as it's related to the blueberry farms up here. Reasonable prices for food and drinks as well. It can get REALLY busy though, so be patient. Especially busy in the morning on the weekend. It was fine during the daytime during the weekday. I bought some merch as well as food, including chocolate covered blueberries and a cute dog collar for my new puppy! (See picture). Got breakfast here twice and got the kids breakfast quesadilla, which was big enough for 2 people, in my opinion. Also got a blueberry crisp iced coffee and donuts and pastries for later definitely a must when in Holland

In the Dutch town of Holland, Michigan, there is a little café where the color blue feels less like…read morea shade and more like a way of life. Bowerman's on 8th is a love letter to the humble blueberry, written in the language of warm lattes, fresh pastries, and shelves overflowing with jars that seem to bottle summer itself. As someone with a dairy allergy, coffee shops can sometimes feel like places built for everyone else. But here there was kindness in the details--different milk options, thoughtful choices, and the feeling that everyone should be able to enjoy a good cup of coffee. Traveling from out of state, this was one of the places I circled on my map, hoping reality would match the stories. Somehow, it was even better. The blueberry latte was the kind of drink that slows time. Bright and refreshing, sweet without trying too hard, tasting like a morning walk through a Michigan orchard after the rain. Around me were cases filled with treats and shelves stacked with jams, syrups, and every blueberry creation imaginable, each one carrying a little piece of the region's soul. There is something beautiful about a place that chooses one simple thing and perfects it. Bowerman's does not merely sell coffee--it celebrates harvests, local traditions, and the quiet joy of gathering around a table. You leave with a warm cup in your hands, a bag of blueberry treasures under your arm and a feeling of satisfaction. Some places are worth the drive. Some are worth the hype. Bowerman's on 8th is both.

Cranes is a nice place to grab a quick lunch while in Holland. The bag of 1/2 dozen donuts and the…read morefresh apple cider are reasons alone to stop in. I chose the beef and noodle soup as well as the club sandwich. I am not sure if the size of the sandwich was worth the cost, but it was tasty. The soup was hot and delicious. It is a quaint little venue in which you order at the counter and then grab a seat.

While visiting Holland, Mi this weekend we stopped in at Cranes for lunch. Excellent lunch spot…read more They have a great selection of homemade baked pies. For lunch I kept it simple and had a hot dog. Also had a slice of cherry pie and chocolate pecan pie. Everything was delicious.

The staff is super friendly. The atmosphere is a cool vibe. Theres a restaurant, a tap room, and an…read moreantique shop. Pricing is fair at all spots. Food is prepared fresh and great breakfast options. This place has become a go-to when in Holland.

The woman host was rude and had an attitude the second we walked in for asking how long the wait…read morewas. Then made smart comments while we were walking out because we didn't want to wait. Will never come again. Many better places in Holland with friendly service.