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.

Fast friendly efficient service. About what you'd expect from a local diner that is legitimately an…read moreinstitution. Waffles are great, large portions for a reasonable price.

My boyfriend and I frequent this restaurant pretty frequently on weekends for breakfast/ lunch. The…read morestaff is always awesome and the food is always delicious. The vibe is the restaurant is comforting. This is our go to brunch place!

We had a fantastic breakfast at The Bread & Yoke! We ordered the Traditional Benedict and Western…read moreOmelette, and both were absolutely delicious and perfectly prepared. Even the fresh fruit stood out. It was fresh, beautifully cut, and nicely presented. Everything was excellent from start to finish. We would absolutely recommend The Bread & Yoke and will definitely be back the next time we are in town!!

A year later - still a 5…read more Coffee - really good. Food - wonderful. Potatoes better than last year. Interior - upscale & comfortable. Service - really good.

My friends and I are always looking for new brunch places to try. So when someone recommended this…read moreplace we had made plans to give it a try. On Saturdays we found out that they have $5 mimosas and karaoke. Well when we arrived the place was nearly empty but the DJ was playing good music so we stayed. We sat at the bar and quickly found out that the bartender was the only waitress for the whole restaurant. Thankfully it wasn't busy. I opted to order the steak omelette and the silver dollar pancakes. The omelette was very delicious and the steak was tender. The pancakes were nice and fluffy with crispy edges just the way I like them. My friends said that their food was good also. We all started that we will return soon to try more items on the menu.

Great service, music was on point , shrimp and grits and chicken sandwich were great, plus black…read moretea aka bourbon cocktail was amazing !

Dogwoods offers a beverage we continue to go back for. The R&R is non-alcoholic and so refreshing…read more It's a blend of ginger, coconut water, and turmeric, presented with an edible flower. The sandwiches can be ordered with homemade potato chips, which were served warm, fresh, and crispy. The menu has plenty of options for everyone including vegetarian. I plan to go back.

Beautiful decor and a huge menu, -- the chicken was amazing. Unfortunately, the waffle was rubbery…read moreand nearly impossible to cut, which was really disappointing. The bigger issue was the bill: our group was charged 20% gratuity even though the menu clearly stated 18%, and the explanation we got was unclear and undocumented. We also had a reservation, but the staff seemed unprepared for our group. Some great food, but the inconsistencies and billing issue left a bad impression.

If you want fast service and a really good breakfast, this is the place. We're always amazed at how…read morequickly they bring the food out -- no matter how busy they are, it's usually on the table within 5-10 minutes. The skillets are hands down the best in town, and my personal favorite is the Mediterranean scramble. It's a small spot, so lines can get long, but the wait is absolutely worth it. They flip tables quickly, so the line always moves faster than it looks.

I have been here 3 times. I've had an omellette, crepes and a basic breakfast (eggs, toast, hash…read morebrowns). They've all been nicely cooked. The coffee was good. The whipped cream on the crepes was made in house & was perfect. They were very, very busy, but the service was still good. As for the ambiance, they have a collection of rooster 'art' which is fun and lots of windows, so it's full of light. They also have several tables for outdoor patio seating. The only thing I didn't like was the air conditioning made it rather cold for me.

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.

The food was great ( except the burrata) that was tasteless…read more Everything else was great the drinks were amazing too and looked good. Service was excellent Ambience was also great

It was fabulous to return to Madam! Excellent experience. Thank you to Michael for exceptional…read moreservice! He was very attentive, kind, and helpful. I really enjoyed my French onion soup and Caesar salad. The salad was very crisp and fresh. We had the Burrata as our starter and it was beautiful. My friend enjoyed her lobster benedict. They offer a variety of lovely coffee and espresso drinks. I very much liked my hazelnut latte and a cardamom latte too. The atmosphere is lovely! I love all the art and modern decor. It's a bright space with lots of natural light. Relaxed vibes and we didn't feel rushed. Easy free parking on Sundays. There is a parking garage right around the corner.

I really enjoyed their lasagna I can't remember what the…read moreother four ladies ordered, but everyone enjoyed their meal It was Very clean and affordable We arrived within minutes of their opening When I say that it was affordable , I believe that my lasagna was $15 They do offer wine

We stopped in recently for brunch and had a great meal! Iced coffee flights are always a great…read moretime. Their flights were not particularly fancy, but the flavors were pretty good. The food is excellent. I went for the blueberry french toast casserole, which was delicious. Moist, flavorful, sweet - really excellent. I would definitely come back and try more from this spot! They also seem to offer alcoholic iced coffee flights, which would be fun to try.

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 :-)