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    Valentino’s Diner

    4.1 (23 reviews)
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    Chicken and waffles , waffle with strawberry's.
    Funny D.

    The server was great. The food was almost cold, like Luke warm, I don't know I just expected my food to be hot like any other breakfast place I go to would have served it. The atmosphere was quiet and peaceful! Would probably do takeout instead of sitting in next time!

    George L.

    The Oakland Diner. Pontiac- Home of the Oakland car company as well as others- Pontiac! The sorely missed Pontiac Fiero was once built with pride here a stone's throw away.... One time a bustling city, employing tens of thousands, mass producing quality vehicles for the world. The Oakland diner has been totally remodeled as it had previously sat vacant being the old Coco's diner. They have done a fabulous job rebuilding inside and out. Nice and comfortable inside. Nice exterior and parking. The food is always good. Great place for breakfast. They have an awesome breakfast special during the week. Always fast and friendly service. I sure hope this place stays in business. They are good people and serve good food.

    sausage and bacon. Very Berry French Toast

    I only got to order French toast, sausage and bacon but can I say, the bacon was cooked perfectly for me. The bacon was crispy but not burnt and the sausage Pattie's were amazing, it was savory and had a slight hint of heat at the end (I can handle heat well so I'd say it might be different if you can't handle spicy things). But overall I really Enjoyed this place and would go again for sure. There were more things I wanted but since I was getting it to go it was more difficult to choose.

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    Real A.

    I got a menu in the mail as a advertisement mailer and first thought that the menu was a little large being 6-7 pages long. However, I had never heard of the place, so I'm glad they sent it. Made it out there for breakfast this morning, a month after getting the menu. It was not busy and was seat yourself. It seemed like one waitress was running the entire place and was doing it well. The interior seemed new or renovated. There is no Yelp listing, but tons of Google reviews, so I'm unsure of how long they've been around. I got the biscuits and gravy with a side of hash browns. Everything was standard, as expected, but still good. Nothing extraordinary, but good for a decent meal. Larger portions with no wait...as simple as that. Don't let the surroundings of Pontiac steer you away, this place is a diamond in the rough.

    Blueberry French Toast Eggs with Sausage!!

    I ordered the blueberry French toast with two eggs over easy, toast and sausage and was not disappointed! I had already eaten most of my eggs and toast when I realized I wanted to leave a review on how good this place is, so I only have a photo of my second breakfast order. I discovered the diner while dog sitting for my cousin and think it is the greatest thing that could have happened to me. Every time I eat here I am reminded how much I love the cooking because it tastes exactly like my moms. Now I come here when I want to feel at home and eat. Everything from my coffee to food was exceptionally delicious! The waitress was very kind and lovely to talk to (aside: she is also the only waitress in the place currently. I was blessed with an abundance of patience and even though it was not expected I know is was appreciated. These are hard times for everyone and I think a little bit of kindness can go a long way. She could have let stress get the better of her and treated everyone with disdain, but instead she offered a smile.) I regret I did not get her name, kind blonde with glasses from New York. I would also like to re-give my compliments to the chef, Tony for his wonderfully exquisite food. Thank you for the great morning and I will return excited for more! :)

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    This diner has the Best Corned Beef Sandwich along with a positive staff,that makes eating there so enjoyable.Very Delicious.

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    Really good food and friendly people. The chicken gumbo is my favorite. I wish they were open a little later in the day. They close at 4:00.

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    Very good for a classic diner breakfast. They have great pancake options. Portions are huge.

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    Great service , good food ,breakfast, lunch and dinner.good prices, also very clean. I really like the spicy chicken gumbo!

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    3.8(33 reviews)
    3.3 mi

    My buddy and I checked out Lela's in Auburn Hills for the first time today, and I've gotta say--it…read morewas a great experience all around. It's conveniently not far from his house, so it made for an easy stop, and we're both really glad we decided to give it a try. Right when we walked in, the vibe stood out. The place is really nicely decorated with a cool, welcoming atmosphere that just makes you feel comfortable right away. Everyone we interacted with was genuinely friendly and welcoming, which always goes a long way. Shoutout to our waitress--unfortunately I can't remember her name, but it was actually her first day, and she absolutely crushed it. Super attentive, kind, and on top of everything. You would never guess she was brand new. Food-wise, I ordered the American breakfast sandwich (I think it might've gone by a different name before), and it was fantastic. Everything was just right--the eggs were fluffy, the sausage was flavorful, and the lettuce and tomato added a fresh touch that pulled it all together. Every bite hit. My buddy kept it simple with eggs, toast, and tomato slices, but even that looked really good--the tomatoes especially looked fresh and delicious. Overall, great service, great food, and a really cool atmosphere. Hands down, I'll definitely be back.

    My wife and I visited Lela's while visiting with friends. Our hosts had never eaten here either, so…read morewe decided to try it out. As we approached the entrance, we heard an elderly gentleman yell at his wife, "I'm never coming here for breakfast again". I chuckled to myself; my hubris would be my undoing. Upon entering the restaurant we were greated by friendly staff, who seated us immediately. I ordered the "meat lovers skillet". What I was served could only be described as a culinary abomination. A bed of room temperature, slimy hashbrowns. Placed on top of this were flavorless slices of sausage links, chunks of fat (bacon), and flavorless rubbery scrambled eggs. This creation was crowned with two slices of cold American cheese, slapped carelessly onto the dish. The toast was smeared with a substance similar in color to butter. The color was where the similarities ended. The price was far more than the quality would suggest. I have no idea who cooked the food pictured on Google, but they clearly no longer work there. I created a yelp account just to share my experience at this restaurant. Great service, clean facilities, horrible food.

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    3.9(170 reviews)
    6.0 mi

    Although born and raised in Detroit michigan, I never heard of this nice little establishment. They…read moreserve a really nice breakfast, and they also sell pastries and cakes on the side I just had breakfast here, I had the corned beef hash . Thankfully he told me there's cheese on the corned beef hash . Something interesting about michigan, I think they are the only state that serves cheese on their corned beef hash so whenever I'm in Michigan I always have to say please no cheese on my corned beef hash. The corned beef hash is made fresh from their corned beef, not from the can , so that always makes for a good experience. I look forward to coming here again. The food was delicious and the server was wonderful really nice place.

    Easy parking since Zalman's is tucked between the Kingsley Hotel and a fine dining seafood…read morerestaurant. It always a little cool in there so bring a wrap, even in summertime. We were warmly greeted and seated by the hostess, and asked whether we'd like table or booth seating. On the mid weekday morning, it was nearly empty. I did note that they do a regular take out business well so there's always folks coming and going. I ordered a glass of Prosecco (~$12) and Shakshuka (~$16). The poached eggs were done perfectly and the spiced stewed tomatoes with a hard cheese wedge were delicious. Instead of crust bread, the dish arrived with a half piece of grilled pita. With all the liquid a bit more bread would have been a plus. The Prosecco was served in a wine glass. It tasted sweet and pretty flat unfortunately. Wouldn't likely order alcohol again here. The spices and freshness of the Shakshuka would however bring me back next time, with a cup of coffee.

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    3.4(24 reviews)
    7.2 mi

    We had our daughter's wedding at the Pine Knob Mansion on July 19,2026. Every aspect of the wedding…read morewas absolutely perfect. Anna, the wedding coordinator for the Mansion was awesome, always there when you needed her. The food was the best wedding food Ive ever experienced. Our guest raved about the venue beauty. I highly recommend this venue. I cannot say enough how great it was.

    "Review #500" :-D…read more October 31, 2024 On Friday October 4th I attended a Beautiful Fall wedding at The Pine Knob Mansion for My Dear and Close friends Phil & Jessica. The main road entrance starts with a welcome sign to Pine Knob Golf Course. The winding road will lead you pass the greens with golfers, then several expensive residential homes. There are two venue banquet buildings called The Carriage and this one called The Pine Knob Mansion. Both have valet parking service at their entrance doors. My photos attached will show how wonderful this place was from start to finish. The ceremony was outside in the Garden Gazebo area overlooking the ski lifts and property of Pine Knob with fold up chairs on the grass area. This venue can accommodate all seasons of the year for many memorable and personal events. The outdoor brick patio was large enough for both cocktail hour after ceremony and again in the evening with a DJ for music and dancing. The Bride and Groom performed their special dances together on it plus with their parents. The wedding and party time continued till midnight! The efficient servers were very attentive when eating the plated sit-down dinner. They also served refill of waters quickly too. The Formal banquet room was very elegant with Chiavari Chairs, along with great lighting. Check out my attached photos of Jess and Phil's special and lovely wedding which expresses it all! The Food was Fantastic and Oh My Deeeelicious along with Great plate presentation! This location can be found on The Knot and has different price packages based on your event for food and desserts. My Friends Phi and Jess opted to bring in their own seasonal desserts with cider and donuts along with mini parfait desserts for that special Fall Style Theme. My photos attached shows a wooden wall with pegs on it for displaying the variety of donuts. What a wonderful and impeccable wedding venue for Phil & Jessica. Thanks to the terrific and pleasant staff who showed teamwork working together serving here at The Pine Knob Mansion. Sincerely, Karen N. SpecialK :-)

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