Always a good time here. All of the servers and staff are extremely helpful. Can sometimes take a bit during peak dinner hours, but that's because the food is made quality. Come check this place out if you're around. Also they have great cocktails ! read more

So very disappointing. To begin with if you're going to charge your customer, some service fee of any sort you should tell them before they order not after it's taking place and you're realizing as you're staring at a 3% charge on your bill. My wife and I ate here after having a splendid breakfast many months ago we thought we would return for dinner. They sat us by the bar there was no one else in the restaurant not sure why we had to sit next to the bar. We had other customers standing at the bar with her faces with their butts in our faces There were so many other better seats I should've said something but I didn't. We ordered the crab stuffed mushrooms, which on the picture it showed seven when it showed up there were only five mushrooms. What was missing the most was crab meat it was a literally a bunch a shake on top of barely stuffed mushroom. Mostly fancy sauce and a ton of bread crumbs to hide the lack of crab....for $17! My wife ordered a sandwich which she enjoyed I think it was a Reuben made out of turkey and I ordered a signature Smash burger. We both ordered french fries that looked like they had been sitting in the basket most of the day because they were cold, and we're starting to shrink from sitting out. By the time we were done, my bill was $90 after tipping the waitress paying their 3% rip off fee. We both were expressing discontent as we left through the parking lot. It has been a while since I had breakfast there, which I never read them for and would've given them a five for that but this menu was not that menu. read more

So underwhelmed way overpriced for quantity and quality of food order two greek salads in an order of fries and fried pickles $50. The salads were smaller than Wendy's. They were missing several toppings. Fries and fried pickles were cold and flaccid. Plus surprise to see, they charge you an operational fee of 3%. I understood during COVID. But nobody pays me three percent extra for me to do my job. There are way too many better restaurants and a lot cheaper prices than I would recommend read more

Saturday lunch, partying 3. Got there about 1:00 and we had a short wait for a table. Here is what we liked: * Service was amazing. Believe Ava waited on us. Had a small issue with one dish and it was an immediate- "let's get that fixed". Friendly and attentive. * Cute and cozy feeling. * Lots of options beverage and food. *Got the mushroom fondue bread how. Came with scissors to cut the cheese "giggle". Was quite good. *The pickle fries were different, thinner than a spear so a bit crisper. *The iced coffee flight very good. Would do again. What could of been better: *The loaded Keg tots came out lukewarm at best. While they did take them back to remedy, they weren't the same after being microwaved. The tots should have been hot and crisp. * The martini flight was underwhelming and not sure it was worth the price. *The cinnamon French toast was good, but wouldn't say great. Feel it needs some gooey cinnamon brown sugar stuff. Overall, service was amazing. I would say above and beyond. We loved the environment and the food was good. Had a good time and would come back. read more

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I like the atmosphere but I thought the food was kind of pricey for amount. The food flavor is not quite like what yo would get in Rome but it is good. I like the meat load in Marsala sauce truly unique however My go to is the chicken Parmesan -a classic and a favorite of mine. I get it each time. - Last visit it needed a little more red sauce- I don't like the pasta dry . she said no problem then I noticed on bill she charged me for it. I told her her could have mentioned that there's an up charge. The amount of sauce was very light . She started to disagree and I dropped it. I stopped going there after that. The experience could have been better. read more

Loved the mimosa flight. The cranberry was the best! I had the chicken and waffles and that was so good too!!! Everything was made from scratch. The ambiance is bright and relaxing. Service was quick! read more

Square One Eats and Treats - Italian Near Me - Waterford Township, Michigan

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Every time we go to Square One, it's better and better. Cannot recommend this enough!

Hard working type family place; was empty when we came in for an early dinner but a few more people came in after and it's kinda cozy up in here nice you get passed the unfinished floors and weird separate bar set up. There's a separate wall that covers the bar top from dining seating on one side. Only open til 9 pm. Very welcoming workers however and really nice people. Seated quickly, since no one was here and provided a carafe of water an cool/ crazy drink cups for kids. Nice bonus for the rugrats. So quite the cocktail menu and a lot that I wanted to try. Got the bourbon smash and the coffee- bourbon cocktail. Bourbon smash was like maybe 1/2 a cup full so in two sips it's gone and a bit sour. The coffee bourbon "shot in the dark" was good! Dug that one. Food- started with the crab stuffed mushrooms and pizza balls. Not bad; didn't care for the sauce that came with the mushrooms but the pizza balls were decent. Also tried the stuffed pepper soup; good meat in it but watery. Next I had the pesto chicken sandwich; really didn't have any flavor/ bland. Nothing special. Also tried the cheese and bacon jam sandwich. Eh. Would have just preferred a bacon grilled cheese sammich. Overall, wanted this place to be a hidden gem but it kind of fell short of that. Really like the people that work here and it seems they have a nice field of locals/ regulars which is great. Just need to work on their culinary aspects to be truly great. And maybe finish the building off. Feels a little under- done in terms of style and setup, like a basement being finished in phases. read more

Square One Eats and Treats - Seating area - Italian Near Me - Waterford Township, Michigan

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We reserved for a larger group on a Sunday afternoon. The space is really cute, and clean. Parking is behind the building. Noise level was moderate despite the brunch crowd. The server was kind, but harried. Some of the group complained that coffee refills took several requests. Another was disappointed that his French fries unfortunately came to him cold.... I ordered their Sunday soup-of-the-day, a minestrone. It was served hot and peppery. In addition, ground meat was added, kinda like chili. I LOVED it, but for those not into spice, I'd avoid it. The standout for me was the tasty Quinoa Salad. A warm, roasted butternut squash addition was the perfect thermal variant! My companion ordered the Quinoa Salad with chicken hicken, and raved as well. Highly recommended should you want to try this menu option on your visit. read more

Square One Eats and Treats - Quinoa Salad - Italian Near Me - Waterford Township, Michigan

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Was just ok. Really nice atmosphere & decor. Waitress was friendly enough but seemed inexperienced, not checking back on us. Food was not especially memorable & tho we wanted a second drink we were done eating before she ever came our way so skipped it & made cocktails at home. read more

It's nice with the natural light coming in and has many little tables to fit a lot of people. We got greeted quickly and sat fast on a late Sunday night. The service was fast and the food was good. The creamsicle mocktail was great id love to come to try the iced coffee flights another time. They have a good happy hour. read more

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Came at 10:50 AM on a Friday the guy came to the door and told us to wait outside Wouldn't have been a big issue, but the hours are peeling off the door and you can barely see what time they're open! Coffee was good Food was cold. read more

To start I got the pizza rolls and bourbon smash drink. The pizza rolls were very good, I could tell they made the marinara sauce in house. The drink tasted amazing and was very potent. As an entree I ordered the French dip sandwich with truffle fries. My lady ordered the gluten free penne noodles with meat sauce and meatballs. The french dip was mediocre at best, tough meat, hard to chew. The Au Jus was decent and so was the horseradish. But the meat brung my rating down significantly. The truffle fries were amazing perfectly seasoned and crispy. Would I come back? Yeah but not for the french dip sandwich... read more

Square One Eats and Treats - Italian Near Me - Waterford Township, Michigan

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Stepping out of 2nd and Charles and my family was ready for lunch! Cries of dismay as people didn't know where to go and a brief Yelp search was the salvation of my family as Square One popped up. And let me tell yah, this place is a delight. It's like the trendy cousin of Cracker Barrel, it feels homey but not in a yeehaw way. The staff were really attentive and were crushing it on a busy Saturday. The food was quite tasty. My line up of shrimp on slaw would have made Bubba Gump happy, and the sweet potato fries were just right. Sometimes sweet potato fries are floppy, limp, and maybe a bit moist, but these were well prepared and ready for me to absolutely smash. And smash them I did. If you are in the Great Lakes Crossing area, skip the lame chains and get your butt over to Square One. read more

Square One Eats and Treats - Italian Near Me - Waterford Township, Michigan

Excellent service- fun atmosphere.met friends for brunch. Shared the blueberry French toast & a spicy omelette. All tasted good. Tried the signature cocktail flight . Great presentation! 3 of 4 tasted really good, just not worth $26 in my mind . read more

This is the perfect brunch spot. Between the mimosa, cocktail or expresso coffee flights you'll find something to make your brunch memorable. Square one has a casual ambience with an excellent menu and wonderful weight staff. A great lunch or brunch or dinner day spot. read more

Square One Eats and Treats - Potato cups with scrambled eggs, ham and cheese - Italian Near Me - Waterford Township, Michigan

This was our first visit to Square One. We were greeted shortly after we arrived by Bob the owner who was very welcoming and told us about the menu, particularly how almost all of their pasta is made from scratch in house. Our server was delightful. I would call her out by name but I can't be sure I am remembering her name....might be Kristina. Maybe Jacquelin? This is a challenge to come up with a star rating. If Yelp allowed half stars I would probably give it a 3.5. But, I rounded up as it's clear the owner and staff really want to make sure the customer is happy with their meal. I started with the French onion that is uniquely served with a scissors. Nice touch! The soup was very good....not overly salty as onion soup can be at many places. My only minor gripe is the croutons had a "flavor" or seasoning to them I didn't care for. Personally I don't think the croutons in baked onion soup need to be seasoned. I had the chicken parm. I thought it was nicely done with a side of pasta that was very good. One issue I had with the chicken parm is that at least in my opinion chicken parm should be medallions rather than a thick piece of chicken. That being said the chicken was tender and a nice portion. My wife had the eggplant pesto melt sandwich which she said was delicious. When it was served there were very few French fries on the plate and soggy and our waitress told her she would bring her more. Turned out that was the bottom of the fries and they had to make her more. She asked for them crispy and when they brought them the fries were great. Honestly, they shouldn't have thrown the handful of soggy fries on the plate originally. Our friends had the herb grilled vegetable fettuccini which he enjoyed, maybe a bit too much oil for his taste. and eggplant Parmesan which was sliced too thick for her liking. The server was happy to replace it for something else. Three of us had glasses of wine which were generous pours. Prices are pretty reasonable. This is a family friendly restaurant so be aware you might be seated next to a high chair with a baby so if that's not what you are looking for on a night out keep that in mind. All in all considering the lack of good restaurants in Waterford, this is a good neighborhood spot to try. Something for everyone on the menu and everyone from the owner to the host is very customer friendly. I have included some photos but somehow I forgot my chicken parm! read more

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Awesome experience! Epic cocktail flight, home made everything (including pastas...like 5 different ones), reasonable prices in this day in age, good looking happy hours, every day brunch... And Brooke the bartender was amazing. We can't wait to go back ans try more!! read more

We went for a weekday lunch and it was delicious! Great fast friendly service. Enjoyed the iced coffee flight! My friend liked the blueberry french toast and the potato cups were great! Would love to go back and try more and try dinner. Loved there was shelf for families of activities and games. read more

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My husband and went here for brunch. We found the food and drinks to be beautiful and delicious. We got the chicken and waffle sliders, the Blueberry French Toast Casserole, the Ice Coffee flights, and the Espresso Martinis. If you're going, be prepared to pay a bit more, but the money is well-worth it. We left stuffed and had a great time. Our server was so sweet and cute. She took really good care of us and we suggested drizzling the frosting from the casserole onto the chicken sliders and she loved the idea! Very cute place! read more

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Very cool spot! Perfect for lunch. The food was very yummy. The drinks were greet as well! Service is very nice and really just completes the great atmosphere of the place. 100% recommend it! read more

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Service was great. All the staff were dressed in Dalmatian costumes for Halloween coming up. Very cute. What would we order again? Italian vegetable soup - Excellent. This has been cooking awhile. Flavors blended together beautifully. Cherry Salmon with Brussel Sprouts - My boyfriend loved it. Not too sweet. Flavorful. Salmon was cooked perfectly. Lemon Drop with Belvedere Vodka Bread with melted butter brushed on top What would we not order again? Baked spaghetti - It's very good. The sauce is savory not sweet. Meatballs are generous. Plenty of sauce and cheese. This dish seemed put together and baked to order. The meatballs, sauce and pasta didn't seem blended together for hours prior. So it tasted like I ate three separate things that were in the same bowl vs working together as one dish. It was good. Glad I tried it. It's more my preference on how I like baked spaghetti. I would just try something else next time. read more

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From scratch kitchen is always good. Special cocktails are fun in the flight. Family owned and always friendly.

The service is excellent! Food is unique and awesome presentation. We highly recommend the flights of drinks.

My husband and I really enjoy this place. Breakfast can be a little pricey, but the quality is outstanding. Best espresso martini flights I've tried! They have flights of all kinds of beverages which makes for a fun outing with friends and family. I especially like the build a bowl/omelette option. Hearty, delicious and customizable to exactly the way I want it. The Mediterranean turkey burger may be one of the best turkey burgers I've ever eaten! That's definitely going into the rotation! Service is really great. The wait staff is friendly and helpful. That makes a huge difference in the experience. This is a casual laid back restaurant with great food, drinks and staff! read more

Excellent food and service. I have only one complaint: a credit card fee called a "merchant fee". Just NOT happy with these extra fees. read more

Square One Eats and Treats - They also have a reading area and TV. - Italian Near Me - Waterford Township, Michigan

Just an awesome place to have dinner in Pontiac, MI! We were very fortunate to have Ever as our waitress and she was on point. Personable, quick with the refills, professional and ensured we were served swiftly and efficiently. Their homemade pizza rolls (appetizer) is delightful and I opted for their meatloaf (I added wild mushrooms which elevated the dish) and really enjoyed it. Paired with a delicious tomato bisque soup and you have a combo that's going to beat the chill in the air for sure! The vibe was a family / local establishment but it was well managed by Megan and we were treated like family - highly recommend you give this place a try! read more

Food and service are absolutely top notch here. We come here often and their staff always remembers us which just makes the experience that much nicer. The last time we were there we tried the Salmon Rockefeller and it blew us away. The flavor was just SO good. Definitely our new favorite item on the menu but there are a few favorites so it does make it hard to choose from... Not a bad thing EVER. Definitely would recommend this place over and over again. read more

The atmosphere is wonderful. Rustic chic and industrial. They have gluten free bread for burgers and sandwiches. Their mimosa is excellent. Good ratio of juice and champagne.... You will get a little buzz Food is wonderful. read more

Square One Eats and Treats - Mimosa flight - Italian Near Me - Waterford Township, Michigan

Food was great, highly recommend the blueberry casserole. Our waitress Ava was amazing, and we will be back!

The food, service, and atmosphere was A1!!! Honestly I thought they were playing my playlist from a few years back, great selection. Would def come back and have already recommended it to others. read more

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From the moment walking in , It was a great vibe. Very cozy atmosphere and friendly staff. The Starters were probably the favorite part of our meal selection, The zip sauce is a must!!! Great place for Morning or early afternoon bite to eat with friends or family. read more

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My first visit to Square One. We were a party of 7 and they handled everything well. From the appetizer to our meals, the food was very good. Servers were kind and attentive. The ambiance is fun, speakeasy style, with some of the servers even dressed with 20's accoutrement. This lovely place is close to home, so I'll definitely be back! read more

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Love all the boozy flight options and the blueberry French toast casserole was so amazing! The iced coffee flight was delicious and even had coffee ice cubes ;) read more

Square One Eats and Treats - Italian Near Me - Waterford Township, Michigan

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The Penne Palomina, to me, tasted like a 5star Mac n Cheese - heavy on the cheese. It was good but not what I was expecting! The Bruschetta was delicious, my favorite!!! The French Onion soup was really good, too. The waitress was so nice and bubbly and the cute restaurant was a diamond in the rough. There was also a phone charger at the table which saved my dying battery so glad I charged it so I could take these pictures! read more

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First time here. I think I could eat here every day. Really broad selection on the menu, particularly with all of the great brunch options. Started with the Pickle Fries, which I haven't seen served that way before but were amazing and perfectly seasoned. My French dip did seem like it had been sitting at the window for a while (cheese had time to congeal and fries weren't hot), but the middle of the sandwich was still hot and tasted good. Significant other had the potato egg cups (possibly the source of my dish sitting) and they were really good. Food coming out for other tables all looked really good too, so only a slight ding on their score. Waitress came by shortly after serving our food to make sure everything was ok and I didn't complain, so to be fair I did not give them the option to potentially fix it or bring fresh fries. I think we will definitely come back and give it another try. Especially with the depth of their menu. read more

Really enjoy the food, the mimosa and coffee flights. The atmosphere is inviting. The only drawback is that when it is really busy, it is hard to hear. read more

So great! Want to try everything on the menu. Great service. The boozy coffee flight is delish as are the chicken & waffle sliders.

The service was excellent. The ambience was decent. The food was a bit pricey for what you get. The chicken and waffles was ok, waffles were dry and chicken was lukewarm. The breakfast burrito was good and the side of sausage gravy could have used a little more spice. 30 bucks for breakfast for two is a little overpriced. That was without a beverage. Might go back as they had a few interesting items on the menu. read more

Square One Eats and Treats - Chicken and waffles - Italian Near Me - Waterford Township, Michigan

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Joined a friend for lunch on a week day. Pleasant and helpful staff. Food was amazing tasting. The nearby diners had very appetizing plates as well. Service was attentive. Average pricing for restaurants now a days. Highly recommended! read more