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    Windmill Restaurant

    4.4 (502 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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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.

    Down on the farm sandwich was amazing.
    Ricky H.

    Amazing food! The service was quick and helpful. The homemade cinnamon roll and bread are worth the trip. The ambiance of downtown Holland add to the charm of Windmill restaurant with there decor to match the surrounding area.

    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.

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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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    16 years ago

    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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    11 years ago

    Hash brown omelette is the best thing ever! Get it with their homemade wheat bread...the perfect breakfast! Awesome staff as well!

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    Ask the Community - Windmill Restaurant

    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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    4.3(747 reviews)
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    Brunchin' at The Southerner is always a great idea…read more My mother-in-law found her new favorites - the grits and biscuits! She wanted to come back everyday for these Honestly, this place has really good southern food. The fried chicken, fried catfish to baked beans and grits! And don't you ever skip on the buttery biscuits --- this is the best! Oh, I tried the cocktail called Piña Piña - it has fish sauce, lol! It was delish! I will come back for this haha! The staff are all awesome and the view of the Kalamazoo river and yacht passing by is a plus! Happy Labor Day Weekend, y'all!

    I mean, as good as advertised. Holy cow. One of our best meals in two trips to Michigan (Saugatuck…read moreand South Haven). All reservations were booked out for weeks when we had checked, but we showed up at opening and it sort of worked out. Let me explain.. A lot of other families had the same idea. Show up early, get in, get the kids fed early. It made for a line to check in at the host stand that looked concerning but it wasn't a crazy wait, ultimately. About 30 minutes. We still got what we wanted, a nice seat overlooking the water. One thing I'll say in that regard was there was a HUGE upfront rush, but then around 6:30 or so, the place had emptied out quite a bit. Might be useful knowledge if trying to time an entry here. ANYWAYS. The food. Phenomenal. So good. I stuck with standard fried chicken (ie not Nashville, not spicy) and it was amazing. Salty, well brined, flavorful. It even held up amazingly well cold out of the fridge the next day. Some of the best fried chicken I've had in years. The fries were insanely good as well. The greens (one of the side choices) were not my thing as they didn't have a lot of flavor. The only miss of the evening. My oldest enjoyed her burger, and my youngest thought the chicken was too spicy (read: peppery) but they've been uber picky lately so take that with a grain of salt (or pepper). Had a lovely cocktail here as well, called the Sunday Christian: Gin, Cocchi Americano, Bianco Vermouth, and orange bitters. I'm realizing I have failed you all but forgetting to mention the most glorious, buttery, flaky biscuit that comes with the fried chicken meal. It was a star of the show, and the only reason I'm just now mentioning it is that I ate it so quickly it disappeared into my memories. Wonderful place, and I'm sure we will go back next time in Saugatuck.

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    AVOID RYAN AT ALL COSTS!!!…read more i love the 205 so so much as a hope college student, and their avocado toast is a godsend. however, i now know to avoid going when ryan is there. he is extremely rude, unkind, and unprofessional. every single time i've seen him, he is either snapping at somebody or complaining about his job to everyone who can hear him (which is crazy because i think he's an owner??). some people are just not meant to have front-facing, customer service jobs and that's okay! he is scatterbrained and will burn your toast, forget you have to pay, and huff & puff when HE has to retype YOUR ORDER because he forgot to take the payment. i stood there with cash in my hands for five minutes after he walked away, to the point where others in the line behind me started laughing at the absurdity of his behavior. he also constantly has an attitude, yells at customers for mundane reasons, and consistently mixes up orders. otherwise the 205 is perfect! it is so upsetting that one person really ruins the place this much. 5 stars for food & ambience, 1 star for ryan... evens out to like 3 stars.

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    4.2(137 reviews)
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    Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant

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    Boatwerks has beautiful lake views, a relaxed waterfront atmosphere, and genuinely great service…read more The Great Lakes walleye alone is worth coming back for. Whether you live in West Michigan or are just visiting Holland, this is one of those places you don't want to miss.

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