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    The Fly Inn

    3.9 (48 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 1:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Kathy D.

    I've been wanting to try this little small town restaurant ever since I passed it. It's quaint, and apparently popular because I often see multiple cars there, so.... a friendly place as well. The service was quick, the decor was boring. It was a simple one page menu with all the basics : hot dogs, hamburgers, and grilled chicken. They also have a breakfast menu all day on the weekend. I *may try them again for breakfast...but I won't seek them out. I found my burger bland, and dry. It came with chips, so at least there was that. I didn't finish my burger, it was simply unappealing. The cost was reasonable for these days.

    Coffee was at least refilled before asking for more
    LeoLeon L.

    I guess I'll start with the only thing I have good to say about this place is it is very retro old-school and next to an airfield with cool plane scenery.... Other then that the service was rushed and no care for the customers. The choice of food on the menu was dull. If I had to chose to grab eggs from a gas station or come here next time id probably chose searching for a lost chicken and making my own eggs and buy bread from a gas station and toast it on my car before I come back here... Was not filling no variety or creativity in breakfast meals unless you think of the plate yourself and ask them to create it for you.. I ordered the scramble and I got eggs and veggies thrown into a pan and a slab of toast I was hoping for the classic joy of eating at a cafe and got served prison food instead I don't recommend unless your on your last breath for hunger. I'm lucky my coffee was refilled before I asked for more I was happy about that.

    Scramble: Spinach and feta w/ Portabella mushrooms and tomatoes.  Delicious!!
    Kate R.

    I'm going to be honest - I regret waiting as long as I did to try the Fly Inn. The Good: * The service is prompt and comes with a side of enthusiasm. * The coffee is delicious. I don't what they do - but I couldn't get enough of it! * The food: I had this amazing/fresh Scramble with spinach and feta! I will come back just for this!! I don't think any other restaurant in the Plainwell/Otsego area has anything like this!! * My breakfast did come with home fries but when our waitress stated that they were freshly cut -- I had to say yes! * If you don't like germs - you'll be glad to know that each table has hand sanitizer. * They have an outside patio!! The Bad: * The restaurant is small and if you don't want to wait long - arrive early! * They don't accept debit/credit cards. Strictly CASH ONLY. Overall: A solid 5 stars! If you want a delicious breakfast in the Plainwell/Otsego area - stop by and try the Fly Inn!

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