Breakfast or lunch this place knocks it all out of the park! The friendly service and fun staff…read moremake everyone feel welcome even when there is a wait for a table in the summer. There is a wait because the food is amazing, and everyone knows it, we are happy to wait our turn to get in to eat multiple times a week because it's like a home away from home, only with better food. Another huge plus here besides the amazing food and friendly staff is the turn around time on food. Idk what kind of magic they do in the kitchen but the food is always ready in the blink of an eye. Ask for a side of the chipotle ranch, trust me, it will change your life. All year round this is my go to place to eat, the soups are better than I could ever make, the stuffed hashbrowns are amazing, their Bloody Marys are perfect! So good, you may have to wait cuz everyone knows how good it is, but I promise it's worth it! Put in your name, go browse around town, enjoy the experience!

Small location, but has plenty of parking. We sat outside and the wait was 5 minutes. Younger…read morestaff, very polite and helpful. A big breakfast with plenty of new meals to try! We went on a Monday at 11am and every table was full with more people coming. If you plan on going on the weekend, expect a wait. The outdoor sitting area is where it is at, inside looked very outdated. Hopefully they will be able to upgrade soon!

Very interesting options ....got the Almond Joy and Mom got her "second best chai ever"!!…read more Like the vibe, awesome service, friendly staff. FUN coffee place for sure. Extra little touches make it a must stop.

Great coffee. Really smooth and isn't bitter. Large menu of sugared up delicious options. Super…read morefriendly staff. The one draw back is the speed here. You could sit in line for a bit. This is a real gem in a sleepy little town

Spectacular. This was the best decision during our entire trip! Everything everyone ordered was…read morejust absolutely delicious and perfect. I got the barbacoa and eggs bowl. There is a reason this dish is the most popular. My daughter got the most amazing toast with homemade jam and not being much of a carb guy, I ended up getting one of two extra orders at our table of just toast! There is no question is this all made with quality, local ingredients but also with a lot of care and love. It's emulates from the waitresses and their attitudes towards everyone. It's always super awesome to have the chef himself pop by the table - which Jared did. You can tell he take pride in what he does and expects nothing less than perfection and the utmost satisfaction in the dining room.

Kudos to Chef Jared for bringing back a Manistee original...Phil's bbq pork sandwich with his…read moreoriginal recipe slaw! IYKYK! Having grown up visiting family Manistee , Phil's sandwiches were a must-have. My mom got his slaw recipe in the 1970s, and it's a staple of our family cookbook. We stopped in Chef Jared for lunch. Great sandwich menu, creative combinations adding a unique twist to classic lunch options. Save room for something special from the pastry case!

The best breakfast in town! Great service and good coffee. Be sure to get their homemade fried…read morepotatoes. Yum!

Best place in manistee to have a nice dinner with spouse or others. They have a wonderful food and…read moredrink menu

Now I eat at this place a lot. It's convenient and cheap. And that is why I gave it a 4…read more But it's a 50/50 chance 1, u will get good service 2, the waitress is nice 3, the food is warm 4, everything is working. And if your food is cold they will microwave it for you. And you probably will have to pay full price for it. Now again the rate I gave is because I do go there often but the ppl I go with go even more. It's convenient! And given the circumstances it would have got a much lower rating from me. P.s. I got the Stromboli, it was really watery and they also put the sauce in the Stromboli not on the side.

Went here with our family of 6. They made a new menu, and the food is great! The quality of their…read morefood is much improved over previous visits, and the service was friendly and prompt

We were vacationing in Ludington and decided to have dinner at Old Hamlin Restaurant downtown. The…read moreword "old" definitely matches the style of the restaurant. The interior feels dated, but also warm, welcoming, and homey. It has the charm of a place that has been serving the same homemade recipes for generations, and it truly feels like both the restaurant and the recipes have remained true to their roots since opening day. We were seated quickly, and our waitress, Sydney, greeted us promptly. She was friendly and took the time to tell us about the daily specials and homemade soups. Two of our children ordered the kids' spaghetti, while our other child had the chicken strips and fries. I ordered the Monterey Chicken Sandwich based on Sydney's recommendation, and my husband chose the meatloaf sandwich with a cup of chicken noodle soup. Everything we ordered was good. The kids all enjoyed their meals, and I absolutely loved my sandwich. My husband enjoyed the meatloaf as well, although he mentioned he would probably try something different if we return on a future visit. The homemade pies looked incredible, but we already had dessert plans elsewhere, so we'll have to save those for another time. Overall, while the restaurant's interior may feel a bit dated, the homemade food, reasonable prices, and friendly service made for a very enjoyable meal. If you're looking for a comforting, home-cooked meal while visiting Ludington, Old Hamlin Restaurant is definitely worth a visit.

Bad Chicken Alfredo, Good Chicken Tenders and Pancakes…read more Nice Waitress Sydney, 12 year old bus boy. Old timey boat captain ambiance, but playing pop music. Long Waits, Worth it? eh.

What a find! Heading down M37 and needed a late lunch and found Wolf Lake Snack Shack. I enjoyed…read morethe Roast Beef Stack, packed with good stuff and grilled to perfection on ciabatta bread. Service was warm and friendly. We ate on the covered patio where our food was delivered right to us. The setting on a September afternoon was perfect.

Trendy spot. Hip. Weird to me lol, u have to sit and see what u want and go back up to register and…read moreorder and pay. They bring out your drinks one time and then the food when it's done. Self serve. I got breakfast tacos thought the bacon would be inside the taco but was not just was eggs onion cheese. The pancakes though were huge and super good. Would go again just for pancakes.

Wanted a basic diner breakfast and got it. Eggs came over medium as ordered; hash browns looked a…read morelittle suspect at first--large potato chunks rather than threads, and a bit mushy in appearance. They weren't actually that mushy and the crispy bits had a nice crunch. Link sausage was dry, without much flavor--bacon would probably be a better choice. Coffee was decent, though server went MIA as I was waiting for a second refill. Overall a very clean space, with tables that can accommodate large groups as well as couples or singles. Hard to say much more about my meal here than "OK," so three stars.

This was one of our first stops in Ludington, and it did not disappoint. To my knowledge the…read morerestaurant has recently changed hands and name. I'm unsure if the food has changed at all but our experience was GREAT. The breakfast was about the best I've ever had while eating out. Everything tasted fresh and homemade, from the biscuits and gravy to the potatoes, nothing seemed like it came from a packet or freezer. The country fried steak was nicely breaded, the biscuits and gravy were great for it not being "homemade". The portions were huge while the prices were also great on the "Chicago" scale.