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    Windmill Restaurant

    4.4 (494 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    WINDMILL RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Mya A.

    Delish! Pretty quick with making food. Steak is pretty bland, but also plain and simple. Hashbrowns were buttery.

    Bird's Nest with cinnamon role
    MaryAnn B.

    Was a line at the door for lunch time service( opened for breakfast and u til 2p). Two of us didn't wait long for seating at counter which was fine. Really extensive menu of many breakfast favorites and lunch terms. Service fast , efficient and courteous. Price really reasonable in diner atmosphere.

    Alvin Z.

    Got some of the recommended like the hash brown omelette and the deep fried cinnamon roll. The eggs Benedict was my favorite here. Also got the windmill pancakes which are just regular pancakes so I would pass on that. Definitely recommend the other things we got. It was also like a 30-45 minutes wait to get in but food came fast. Overall, had a great experience.

    Apple pecan chicken salad
    J L.

    Worth the wait outside on the sidewalk. Seating is first come first served. After taking in the town and enjoying Tulip Time, we had a quick walk from centennial park over the the windmill. Quick service, constant drink refills, and fantastic food. The cinnamon roll was recommended and is crunchy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside. The omelet was a unique item. I had turkey bacon as my selection of the meat and it really hit the spot. Plenty of food to share if you wanted. Put this spot on your list.

    Allison F.

    Everyone needs to dine at Windmill Restaurant at least once in their lives for a stick-to-your-ribs kind of breakfast. You can't go wrong with any option, especially the egg-based dishes and homemade breads...and THE CINNAMON ROLL. It's an icon. Try it deep-fried because you only live once. Also: waiting outside in line is part of the experience. Don't let your impatience get the best of you. You're just minutes away from a meal you won't forget.

    Homemade wheat toast
    Jami B.

    We were in Holland to visit Hope College for a tour, and I'm so happy our hotel recommended the Windmill for breakfast. Anna was the sweetest server around, and she took great care of us. This feels like the perfect small town cafe with friendly service, hot coffee, and fresh baked thick cut bread used for their toast and French toast. Prices are great and the food is great - I feel like we found a gem on our short visit. The place fills up quickly so if you're not early you may have to wait...

    Hash brown omelette
    Stephen D.

    Love this place. The line looked intimidating but it moves fast. I was here the last day of the Tulip festival so I'm not sure if there is always a line but the 30-35 min went fast. Great food. My only caution is to carefully read the menu. I got the hash brown omelette thinking it was hashbrowns wrapped around an omelette but the hashbrowns were a sub for the eggs. That was my mistake but in case you don't want a pound of potatoes and little protein, be my guest. The homemade bread was my favorite. Such great food

    Turkey club sandwich with chips. Very good.
    Mark F.

    Lovely little restaurant right off of the main Street. Looks like a lot of locals come here but we saw quite a few tourists too. The menu has a lot of options on it. Primarily breakfast but there are some good lunch specials and lunch options. I had the Turkey club and it was very traditional, very good. Best of all, the prices are very reasonable for each of the entrees. Would definitely come back here again.

    Ruthie R.

    The pancakes here are just amazing! My daughter loves the pancakes here, shes obsessed. The service here is pretty good, the staff seem really friendly. They had some really good recommendations. The ambiance here was amazing, it might be a little small but its okay! It has a good vibe inside and I love it!

    Home made cinnamon roll
    Marcie G.

    Hearty Breakfast. I had the 2eggs sausage , hash browns and home made bread for toast. So good! especially the hash browns. My friend had the homemade cinnamon buns. He did not leave a crumb. He said it was delicious. Service was excellent. She was friendly and attentive and the place was cute with a friendly atmosphere. It's a small place so you form a line outside the place to see who goes next.

    French toast and eggs
    Madison D.

    The service was quick but I got the hashbrown omlette and I could barely eat half. It was very bland no amount of salt could help it. It was also covered with grease. The highlight of my meal was the crispy hashbrown bits and the raisin toast that was slathered in so much butter I had to get a napkin to dab some off.

    Brittany P.

    If you are in downtown Holland this is a must go place. They close pretty early (2pm most days) & they go first come first serve, no reservations but if you arrive when it's busy check out the neighboring shops and pop back over! We really enjoyed our visits to the Windmill Restaurant during our vacation. The decor is adorable, service was great and we enjoyed every dish we had. The philly burrito is great, and they do serve breakfast all day - the french toast was delicious!

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    The food was so so, typical diner food. But you have to get their homemade toast! It is amaaaaazing!

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    Incredibly friendly waitstaff! The food was amazing and fast!!! A must stop for breakfast!!!!

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    Amazing. Great service. Don't go on sunday during prime brunch time or you'll wait. Delicious food.

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    I thought the food was ok. Normal breakfast dinner food. I was not impressed with the omelette. The mushrooms were from a can.

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    Amazing service, Everest-high plates, tasty fare at fair prices. Ate lunch there on the 2nd, during the Tulip Time festival.

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    Can you overnight ship one of your cinnamon rolls to Texas??! I would love to surprise my wife with one. She (well, me too) thinks they are amazing!

    That would be an amazing idea! But I'm sure it wouldn't taste the same as it would if it were served right to your table! You'll just have to make a trip up to come visit us! Hope to see you guys soon!!!

    So does that mean your kitchen closes or you stop Seating new customers at 2?

    Kitchen and seating is done at 2pm

    How late do you serve breakfast on Sunday?

    2pm

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    Don't miss a visit to Big Lake Brewing. A gem of a brewery. Wish the weather was warmer because…read morethey have a nice outside patio. We stopped in for the end of happy hour. Great happy hour food and nice selection of beer. The junior cheeseburger was delicious and a regular size burger. Our server, Maddie was the BEST!! It was so refreshing to have someone that enjoys dealing with the public, willing to have a conversation about Holland, and have recommendations about their menu and the town.

    We drove from Milwaukee, and we were ready to eat. There was no wait on a Thursday evening. We got…read morethere around 9pm. There is a beer hall vibe with string lights and an open airy atmosphere. We were seated quickly, and the hostess and our waitress were both very sweet. You are allowed 2 samples of beer, and my hubs and I each tried 2. We both ended up ordering the Bourbon Barrel Aged Fudgie Brownie (or something like that.) It was rich and delicious- no notes. The food was good, but a little pricey for what it was. We ordered tge brussel sprouts, and felt the lacked something. We got a side of balsamuc reduction for $2, and that helped. We also shared a 12" Hollander pizza. The sauce was creamy, and the sweetness from the caramelized onions was a great touch. Red pepper flakes helped balance out the flavors. We felt like there was too much crust. Having 2 inches of crust made us feel like we were missing sauce, and I didn't like the crust without the sauce. It was overall good, but not a place we would feel the need to visit again in future travels.

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    4.0
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    I live in Holland and come here a lot. I've always thought it's a great place to eat!…read moreThe location is great, right downtown on 8th St. Service has always been excellent and food is even better now as I believe they changed their menu recently. I recommend getting an appetizer and pizza if you go as those are very good. Great drinks too! I love their outdoor seating in the summer! Definitely make sure to check out if you're looking for a good downtown dinner spot in Holland!

    This restaurant's manager tried to gaslight an old(er) man into believing Eagle Rare Rye was Eagle…read moreRare Bourbon instead of paying for his staff's mistake! Here's the full story: My Dad loves his Bourbon. He ordered "Eagle Rare Bourbon neat" and specifically said, "not the Rye". Well when he takes his first sip, Dad immediately knows it is the Rye. Unfortunately, the waiter already walked away. He passed the glass around, and everyone at the table agreed to the best of their knowledge that it is a Rye. I've had both. It tastes like the Rye. When the waiter comes back, he apologies and goes back to get the Bourbon. This time, he comes back with a small tasting glass to make sure Dad wants the Bourbon. He drinks it, confirms this one is the Bourbon, and the waiter is on his way. So far, good customer service! Except, the waiter doesn't come back with the proper drink. Next, the manager comes back and explains he "watched the video footage and confirmed the bartender did not touch the Eagle Rare Rye bottle, therefore the original drink must be the Bourbon". Nope! No no no no no. My Dad tasted both, and they are definitely not from the same bottle! After the manager walked away, I smelled the empty tasting glass and the original Rye glass and 100% confirmed for myself that the liquor in each glass was different! You aren't going to gaslight my nose and my Dad's much more experienced taste buds! Either the manager was lying about reviewing video footage, he reviewed footage from the wrong timeframe, or the original Rye wasn't even from Eagle Rare but some other bottle the manager wasn't looking at. He did NOT confirm that the footage showed the bartender poring Eagle Rare Bourbon the first time. Anyways, we were too polite to make a fuss at the time, but I'm finally taking the time to write this review. Who reviews video footage (or worse, lies about doing so) over a single drink dispute? Who looks an old(er) man dead in the face and claims his taste buds are deceiving him? I'm very disappointed by the behavior of that manager.

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    First time at this HopCat location, but not my first rodeo…read more The beer list is still stellar. Food quality remains consistent with previous visits, and it's been a number of years. The fries are still delicious and addictive. HopCat has its priorities in line! The service was a lot of overhearing an employee occupied with some boy drama and other employees consoling her. I hope you know you can do much better, dear. HopCat will continue to hold a special place in my heart and stomach. I'll be back for more fries.

    HopCat HopCat HopCat. We keep hearing that they have the BEST food, and the most delicious…read more"chronic" fries. Is it "crack" fries? Perhaps both?! How about none!! Nothing we had was epic or even that good. The service was meh. The food was meh. They forgot cheese on my son's plain cheeseburger and just slapped a cold piece on and didn't even melt it. No love with any of the food. No balance of flavors. The fries were not good... just pepper heavy. My daughter wouldn't eat her grilled cheese sandwich and tomato soup saying she didn't like the seasoning, (though I thought it was tasty). Everything was disappointing especially my ancho chicken bowl that had less than a breast of chicken, jalapeño heavy and barely any avocado. Talk about cheap! Are we coming back to give this restaurant another chance? Yeah... no. We are hopping right outta this catty spot and would rather just eat at Sperry's movie house in the dining area as their food is much better, quicker, and cheaper. Staff is also much friendlier AND they have fun board games to play. In conclusion, Meow.

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    So Many Beers So Little Time @ HopCat . 80E 8th St, Holland, MI 49423 .Cool! .
    So Many Beers So Little Time @ HopCat . 80E 8th St, Holland, MI 49423 .Cool! .
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    3.8
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    We've heard so many great things about itty bitty and it definitely lived up to the hype. Their…read moreburger was next level with the melted cheese - everything you'd want in a classic burger. Their ranch is some of the best I've had - creamy, tangy, and the perfect consistency. We'll definitely be back to sit on the patio this summer!

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