This place has been around for a very long time, the pictures show the history and the atmosphere shows the charm. This small little restaurant packs a very large punch when it comes to food. Servings are well portioned, and extensive salad bar and daily specials. The staff is pleasant and helpful. If ever in Standish you have to stop by even if it's just to get your favorite donut from cops and donuts. read more

Must be the Best Restaurant in Town...I bought the T-shirt I take my entire family to this place for years

Incorrect hours. I came to eat breakfast at 10am and it wasn't open even though their hours on yelp, and on the door itself said it opened at 8am. Seems like even locals were confused, in the 5 minute span of standing outside, 6 other cars drove by asking why it wasn't opened yet. read more

Made a stop for some grub on way up north, some good home goodness! Had some great breakfast food.

I stopped at Wheeler's restaurant on my way through town and was pleasantly surprised. It's a classic small town diner. Kind of old-school on the inside. Food was good and the service was prompt. read more

Movies about time travel are some of my favorites. Going to eat at Wheeler's makes me feel like I hopped in the DeLorean with Doc Brown and went back to the 1950s. It has a functioning jukebox with songs from The Spinners and Elvis. A quarter will get you six plays. The mini jukeboxes at the tables are being worked on...they need to order vacuum tubes to get them working. I can't remember the last time I used all those words in the same sentence. After a night of adult beverages elsewhere, breakfast here really hit the spot. So did the brunch drinks. My wife started with a tasty peach mimosa for $5. I had a massive spicy Bloody Mary for $8. While we were picking out songs on the jukebox, the food arrived...maybe 5 minutes after placing the order. The Country Omelette was massive, and served with a mountain of hash browns. I was hungry, but I couldn't finish it all. The jukebox and huge, tasty meals served quickly aren't the only reason to come here. There's a massive bakery display, with massive donuts, colossal cookies, and freshly baked bread. All of it looked so good that we bought a bit of everything. Even if you aren't in the mood for breakfast, stop in for the baked goods. They also have lunches, with a nice variety of sandwiches and other items. My brother in law really enjoyed the nachos, and the crispy chicken sandwich my sister in law got looked great. Options are limited in Standish, but eating here hits all the notes for food options, and won't hit you hard in the wallet. It's a bargain for a trip back in time. read more

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This was my first time here. It was a very cute diner in Standish. It was recommended that we stop here on the way back from our trip to traverse City. The staff was very attentive and friendly. We were in and out within 30 minutes, I kid you not! The food was hot when served and the prices were very reasonable. I would highly recommend it. read more

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This place used to be the place to go and its reputation is far better than the establishment itself. The owner now is terrible and rude, the food is sub par compared to what it used to be. It's just not good anymore read more

Old music playing, yummy foods, and good smells! It's a small lil cute restaurant, and I love the vibes!

FANTASTIC soup & salad bar! So many options to choose from, crisp, fresh, high quality ingredients. Soup was delicious, salty but so appreciated the home made noodles & chunks of chicken. The breakfasts looked fantastic, restaurant was sparking clean, and service was so friendly. The case of doughnuts are a bonus! Highly recommend. read more

Yummy!! Great service got a turkey sandwich was amazing! If Your around check this gem out. read more

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Broad menu selection, excellent service, reasonable prices, very tasty. In a word, yummy. Having said that, if you are dieting or a healthy eating fanatic you would be less than impressed. We shall return. read more

Stopped in to kill some time and stuff my face and I was not disappointed. For starters, the waitress was busy (crazy for a Monday afternoon). However, she did everything in her power to give me great service. She offered up multiple options for me to plug in my laptop while I enjoyed my meal. They also offer Wi-fi to their customers, which is great. You can tell they care about making a first time customer a regular. She fixed me up a delicious Bloody Mary while I waited for my garlic cheese curds. They were absolutely scrumptious. Crispy and gooey with a pool of ranch to dunk it in (just the way I like it). Need less to say, I enjoyed my stop here and I most definitely will be coming back here. Thanks, Wheelers! read more

Wheeler's Restaurant - American Near Me - Standish, Michigan

Stopped in for breakfast as we traveled through town. Breakfast was just ok - one scrambled egg meal was not very good at all. English muffin was under toasted as well. Sausage links were good. Service was ok as well. Waitress offered to comp a meal, which was fine - but they need to do better. read more

Great stop for breakfast on our drive. Food was delicious and hot, service was quick and friendly.

food was ok for heat & serve - half my partners pirog we're still frozen together Management didn't care in the least - she shrugged & acted as if we were at fault Some of the poorest, laziest customer service ever read more

Friendly great place for breakfast. I had breakfast and stayed the whole morning working in a booth. The waitress took good care of me. Only negative was no waffles on the menu. read more

Stopped in for breakfast on the way up north a couple of weekends ago. The staff was nice but never came around to check up on us. Food was decent but left me feeling eh the rest of the day. Best part about the place was the doughnuts. Those cops know what they are doing. read more

The staff and service were amazing and the food was yummy and served fresh. Plus was a very quiet place to eat.

My loaded Country breakfast was delicious and the service was very good. Even the owner stopped and chatted with us. read more

Wheeler's Restaurant - Breakfast menu - American Near Me - Standish, Michigan

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Yup, looks like this restaurant had been around for a very long time! That's testament to good food and friendly service. Parking is tight but worth the struggle! You walk in and the floors creak and you are instructed to have a seat anywhere. Salad bar sits right in the middle of the restaurant and it's a pretty decent salad bar (I didn't get it but hubby did and enjoyed it). I ordered the Monte Cristo and would definitely recommend this! Swiss cheese melting and oozing out of the sandwich and the shaved ham is delicious. Hubby ordered the chicken Philly and said it was delicious. On the salad bar was chicken noodle soup with homemade noodles...yummy! Refills came quickly and service was always friendly. If you're in this area be sure to stop for some great food. read more

Wheeler's Restaurant - Monte Cristo with raspberry jam (not homemade but still good) - American Near Me - Standish, Michigan

Such a cute restaurant. Great service! The staff was very kind. Very short wait for ordering, drinks and food. The landmark has a wide array of delicious comfort foods and serves breakfast all day! I'll definitely be back again soon!!! Things that might make the place even better: - add wheelchair accessibility - simplify the menu a bit - add fresh whole milk or cream for coffee - add a flower bed or garden read more

Great food especially the apple fritters and hash browns! The service was excellent. Every year when we are in the area we stop by for breakfast. read more

We enjoy finding little gems like this. Old school home town restaurants. This place has been here for-ever. They serve some homemade soups and salads, good burgers, beer & wine and all the normal diner fixins. The service is even better. Down home people who know how to make you feel part of the community and one of the fam. Make this a stop on your trip when you're hungry and you won't regret it. read more

Wheeler's Restaurant - American Near Me - Standish, Michigan

The service was average but a little long on the wait time. Being so close to the all these lake I figured I'd approach the Fish and chips (or fries) for some freshly sourced fried fish; however I received the sloppiest, worst, AT MOST not even prepared dish. After waiting for about thirty five minutes they brought out me and my other three friend's meals. I was mortally embarrassed to see what I was handed.... I was handed a whole fish scaled and all that was deep fried as it was. I was just glad it was gutted before they served it to me but when I looked Under the fish I seen a whole pool of grease. Is this a joke, were they purposely giving me a fish swimming in grease bone and all? I couldn't even eat the fries because they were already soggy soaking around in that shameful pool. The least they could've done was chop the head off or pat down the fish with paper towel before they laid released it into the lake of grease. Ambience of a late 1989 family restaurant that started going under. I really wish I spent the money on a foreign Chinese gutter oil meal over this. read more

We have been here a number of times... so disappointed in todays effort to keep your patrons safe... First impression, a thriving restaurant within a small city... on a beautiful Sunday morning We were seated at a table that was said by our server had been cleaned... upon arrival there was dried coffee and water remaining on the table (evident that in fact the table "during COVID" had not been touched) Then... 2 ladies walked in and were waiting to be seated -- they rested at a table that was soiled... so they were missed for quite some time -- our server then said to the other server "that's what they get when they sit at a dirty table... let them sit there a little longer" as she was seating the ladies (BTW - they were a bit older) she was rolling her eyes... Which leads me to the food... our breakfast was mediocre at best -- the hashbrowns were terrible... toast was soggy... omelet was more like a scramble in the shape of an omelet... Truly disappointed in our visit -- as I understand they were busy and this is COVID -- putting your customers at risk or being irritated that you have customers is rather disheartening... if you have customers you are making $$$ -- if you treat them like they are not welcome they will not return... On a lighter note -- the donuts look outstanding!!! We did not try them but truly talented work read more

Wheeler's Restaurant - AGAIN... this was the table that had been cleaned... - American Near Me - Standish, Michigan

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Meh. It used to be a lot better. I'm giving three stars based on previous experiences, but I don't think we will be back. We stopped for a late breakfast on our way home. It wasn't too crowded for a Sunday, so we were able to take a seat right away. We all ordered breakfast, except for the little guy, who wanted his standard chicken tenders and fries. Food didn't take too long, order was correct and the service was good, but the food itself...nothing great. I had the veggie omelette- it came with hash browns and toast. I tried the hash browns first. They were awful - the potatoes were shredded to the consistency of super fine shredded cheese...I'm assuming so they cook faster, but they were still undercooked and the cooked pieces almost had a plastic-like texture. The toast was a bit dark, but still soft enough that it hung limply when I picked it up. The omelette was decent, but it had more hash browns and was a bit over cooked on the edges, leaving it a little tough. Hubs and the girl had not-scrambled scrambled eggs. Mixed together and cooked flat out on the grill, so they just laid on the plate like a rubbery, plain piece of egg. Bacon was ok. Little guy had chicken tenders that were a bit tough to cut through, but he said that the flavor was really good and he liked them. Service was good and friendly, which was very nice. read more

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING PLACE!!! Food that tasted like it was from gods vagina, waitresses hawt as hell, endless pudding, oh yeah and free refills. Best experience of my life, when I die I want to be cremated and put on the shelf in this mofuckerrrrrr!!!!! read more

The ambiance and the service were great. The food, not so much. The Hungarian Goulash was pricey and terrible. It was more like tomato soup w a few mushy overcooked noodles and hamburger bits floating around in it. The roast beef in the hot roast beef sandwich was good but the bread was like Wonder bread with gravy that tasted like it was made by a ten year old, lumpy and tasteless. We've driven by the place so many times and finally decided to give it a try. Now I can say w confidence, been there, done that! ; P read more

It has been a few years since we were last here, but with the change in management, we decided to give it another shake. Breakfast is amazing and very tasty. If you visit, do so in the morning. Dinner and lunch aren't nearly as tasty, but still a solid meal for the price and location. I think things are picking up and a bit of the old magic is back. Definetly worth the visit. read more

Great place! Cozy and comfortable atmosphere with great food. I enjoyed the grilled chicken sandwich with a large serving of fries. My dad had the soup & salad bar, and stated everything was excellent. It all looked very fresh! The prices were great and the staff were very friendly. read more

This place was on the main street right in Standish. Friendly helpful service. Great selection of doughnuts and sweet breads made in-house. Ample restroom options. Menu is limited, but no problem finding something that you will like. My husband ordered a bourbon chicken rice bowl and it was tasty and a generous portion. I ordered a hamburger and onion rings to share with my son who ordered a patty melt. My burger came with standard toppings and they were fresh; however, the meat was a preformed patty from a big box store. Disappointing! My son's patty melt had a dismal burger-to-bread ratio. Majority was bread (toasted rather than grilled) and cheese. The biggest concern, though, was how many patrons entered and exited wearing no masks. I am not a stringent pro-masker, but I felt uneasy in such a busy public place with so many careless people. I watched to see if the establishment addressed this, and they did not. read more

This is the best place in town! I only visit Standish a couple times a year--so I've missed you during the pandemic--but am excited to get back and visit. Good perch dinner--great donuts! read more

I commend the boldness the Commissioner took in opening his restaurant. Our experience here was top notch, every precaution taken, and the food tasted great! We would not hesitate returning to this iconic establishment in Standish. Stand strong Standish! We support you! read more

Wheeler's Restaurant - BLT - American Near Me - Standish, Michigan

I have had many meals at wheelers and today was by far the worst meal we have ever gotten. The waitress was extremely rude when my husband asked what all came on the burger she said "Just what it says" in a not so nice manner which was uncalled for. The burger I had you couldn't even chew through the meat. Completely unsatisfied with the service and food quality. Defiantly not worth the money! The only positive was the waitress did give us 50% off on the burger because it was not eatable. read more

Great experience, quick service, had breakfast with wife, she was pleased also, large portions, will be coming back as we come thru heading up north. read more

My mother-in-law and I had an EXCELLENT lunch here on Saturday afternoon when we were in town visiting family. We both had Club sandwiches, which were super-fresh -- Easily the best club sandwich I've ever had. Hit the spot! We both ate 3/4 of them, they were so big. We also split an order of fries which were plentiful, hot and perfectly cooked - crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. The waitress was friendly and helpful; good service. And, while not inexpensive, we felt the meal was very much worth the price. We just really enjoyed it and hope to have the occasion to stop again at Wheelers for more deliciousness! I would even go out of my way off the highway to come here to eat rather than have more fast food - ugh! Thanks, Wheelers! read more

This is one of few options in the area so thankfully the food is pretty good and you feel like you have had something to eat. My fiancé has now has the hot turkey sandwich at least a half dozen times - I warn you it is a very beige meal but he seems to enjoy it. I have had their brown rice bowls a few times (I recommend getting the sauce on the side - too heavy otherwise. ) I have had their Patty Melt and the mushroom omelet both were tasty. They also have a salad bar (that they just upgraded with a full sneeze guard). It is actually a "soup, salad and pudding bar". They always have two soups plus chili which is kept in the back that you have to ask for. There isn't a lot of protein on the salad bar. No ham, no eggs or beans - so it's not great for a full meal but you can figure it out. The missing star is for service. We often bring people with us up north and we generally point out during some point of the meal that "service isn't necessarily their greatest strength." The fact that if you go up to pay (no they won't pick it up) and your waitress is on break no other wait staff will take it for you. They will tell you your waitress is unavailable- but they aren't going to help you. If you are lucky they might go tell someone you are waiting at the register. So though the food is good but service is generally not with a smile. read more

Nothing like it used to be. Service slow, no smiles or greeting. We had a French dip. They used to be A1 delicious. But not anymore it came out cold forgot the cheese and the mushrooms returned it to get that cheese and mushrooms on it and still cold. The au jus was cold it just wasn't good. Asked if coleslaw was homemade they said yes it tasted slightly sour and for sure was not good. The Atmosphere of the place has changed big-time. Won't be back. read more

Nothing fancy. Friendly service and good food for a good price. Had the smothered chicken salad for lunch and it was a nice portion with quality chicken and bacon, etc. Would recommend that and the breakfast options looked pretty good. read more