The pancakes are excellent but he cinnamon rolls are not so great. Great omelets and terrific homemade bread used for toast. This establishment has been there a long time and there is a good reason. read more

Perfect execution on a classic breakfast. Our family ordered a range of food from the hashbrown casserole to a deep fried cinnamon roll, to a couple fruit bowls (super fresh and a great portion size). The Windmill clearly has excellent cooks, great ingredients, and our server was great too! Might go again tomorrow. Total was about $70 for 5 people, which is similar or lower than our typical Bob Evans / Cracker Barrel bill. read more

Great food and service. It was our last stop before heading back home, and a we were very pleased. Make sure to order the homemade toast with your breakfast. read more

Great spot for all the classics. Had Eggs Benedict and loved them. Everyone else loved their food as well. Toast was amazing. Great service. Good coffee. read more

Enjoyed breakfast here on Sunday late morning. Had to wait, but line moved quickly. Breakfast burrito, southwest skillet, French toast/eggs/bacon. Delicious. Server Fabi was great. We will be back. read more

We tried this place out of the blue. When there is a line on Monday morning, it better be good. We waited maybe 10 minutes. My wife and I got the hash brown omelet after asking for a recommendation. The homemade toast on the side was so good but get the fried cinnamon roll. Again, get the fried cinnamon roll. Thanks to Shelby our server for pointing us in the exact right direction. read more

Walked up to find a line on the sidewalk outside. I know it sounds odd but I look forward to things like that. I've found that the amount of time spent waiting for a table is often proportional to how good the dining experience will be. Well this place was worth every second of the wait. We ordered one of the oversized cinnamon rolls for the table to start. It's huge! My wife and daughter ate some of it but I got the lions share because I could not stop. Bite of roll, sip of perfect coffee... repeat. Soft, chewy, gooey, sweet & spicy goodness. Obviously made fresh as it was still warm from the oven. A place that sold only these and coffee would make a killing in any downtown business district even in these wellness conscious times. I got the house specialty, a hash brown omelette. It sounded kind of odd to me but it's apparently a regional thing and I'm so glad I got this because it was fantastic! The hash browns were crisp and buttery. The eggs were soft and cheesy. Yum! And talk about value for your money. This thing was huge and I'm a little bit ashamed to admit I ate every bite. Great place for breakfast. read more

Must try the hash brown omelette. I ordered the smaller sized one and could easily be split between two people; unless you are super hungry. The cinnamon roll was just ok; I found the frosting to be super sweet. We got here early on a rainy Thursday morning and by the time we left there was a wait for a table. Service was friendly and on top of everything. read more

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Went today and the place was dingy and dirty. Staff appeared indifferent. Was sat at a dirty table and when the server wiped it, there was still sauce on it. She got an attitude when it was pointed out to her. Between the fear of food poisoning and the poor service, we opted to leave. We definitely do not recommend this place. read more

Hands down the best breakfast place we've ever been. It's small, charming with affordable meals. There will be a wait on the weekend for sure and during the week in the summers. You'll never see more hustle than what these servers do everyday. It's iconic in Holland.. read more

Windmill Restaurant - Eat at the counter like the old Dax.. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Holland, Michigan

Loved it here! I understand why this is an institution in Holland. There was a line out the door when we arrived, but it moved WAY faster than expected. What a nice surprise! I ordered a skillet breakfast-- it was a MOUNTAIN of food (delicious food, too!), and the homemade toast was so fluffy and perfect I couldn't stop talking about it. My husband ordered sausage gravy and biscuits and it was one of his favorite meals of our week long stay in Holland. read more

Windmill Restaurant - Southwest skillet, mayo on the side with wheat toast. (Across the table is biscuits and gravy.) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Holland, Michigan

Wow - the hype is true. Get in line! Don't try to put your name on a list, just get in line and be patient. The wait was worth it. Cheap, and fantastic food. Windmill Restaurant is a must try when in Holland. The service was excellent, the portions were huge. The interior is small but turnover is also their forte. You will be in and out with a full belly and feeling of gratitude that you didn't get out of line to find somewhere else to go. We were visiting for the first Sunday of Tulip Time too. If you go early, you can get a parking spot on the main drag. Venture into the shops next door - they have tons of interesting things. Ask the waitress for tips or tricks before you order. They make substitutions that might be beneficial, especially if you are looking to try the cinnamon roll. The coffee was good - which is important for breakfast, right? Interesting menu and everything was so good. Man, I am glad it's lunchtime. read more

Windmill Restaurant - #1 at top w bacon, mini hash brown omelette- sub cinnamon roll and pancakes for toast! This place is amazing - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Holland, Michigan

Absolutely LOVE this restaurant. We visited Holland (from Texas) for the first time this fall, and I'm already searching realtor.com for houses! Seriously, though, it was a great (if too short) visit, and what made it extra special was breakfast at the Windmill downtown. I had the Holland omelette, and it was delicious. My wife had the hash brown omelette, but I will tell you it's probably not what you're thinking. They started with a layer of shredded house browns on the bottoms, added the egg and meat and cheese of your choice (and possibly other items, but my wife didn't want anything else), and they folded the hash brown in half! It was delicious, and quite a different take on an omelette, for sure. If you're feeling especially adventurous, try their homemade cinnamon roll. The thing was as big as a canned ham, and it was soooo soft! And they are very generous with the icing, too. And when you go, you must ask for Mel's section. If she's not available, just wait. Let others go ahead of you until Mel has a table ready. She is such a great server! Very helpful with the menu, very personable, and very attentive without being too invasive. It was the perfect balance. Knowing that we were from out of state, she offered some insight into the area, but also shared a few anecdotes about the restaurant itself. (Mel, you're a great storyteller!) When I asked if they had any fridge magnets (my souvenir of choice), she apologized that they had none. But a few minutes later she came back with something she'd found -- the last of them, in fact -- and she gave it to us as a remembrance. If you're like us, and would rather sample the local restaurants rather than the chains, make plans to go to the Windmill downtown. But go early -- there's usually a line down the sidewalk. read more

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Affordable prices, and great food! When we arrived there was a line of about 6-8 people outside but it moved pretty fast. Our food was ready in about 10min after we ordered and they had really friendly staff! read more

Windmill Restaurant - Birds nest (top left), cinnamon sugar French toast, Holland omelette, and cappuccino! House made toast was delicious! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Holland, Michigan

So we tip toed to Holland for a tulip festival. Along the way we discovered this gem from 1964! A former mayor of Holland "kicked this off". About twenty years later , Terry McMurry and his family bought the restaurant and continued the tradition of homemade comfort food. Soak your choppers into the now famous Windmill Hashbrown Omelette, which is based loosely on a casserole recipe . Terry perfected the now famous omelette and it is a must . Heck I drive 158 miles one way to try this! We tried the steak and eggs, the biscuit and gravy and I had the traditional eggs over easy, butter milk pancakes with absolutely delicious sausage patties. Service was excellent too. They open at 8:30 and keep a line going at the door. Love the homemade bread toast too! read more

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Hash brown omelette w the super buttery toast was amazing! It's is Def a shareable item and don't leave w out trying the cinnamon roll

Great breakfast. The meal was cooked just as ordered and was delicious. Quick and friendly service early on a Saturday morning.

Great breakfast here! I stumbled on this place because I saw a line and figured the food was good. It's a simple menu, but well done. I had the 5 oz sizzler with scrambled eggs, crispy hashbrowns, white toast, and bacon. Everything was well cooked and delicious. The toast appeared to be made from homemade bread, which was nice and thick. We had the cinnamon rolls which are huge. Tried the regular and fried ones, I liked the fried the best, but I would get light icing; tasted similar to a glazed doughnut. Our server. Rachel, was amazing, but all the staff here was great. read more

Show up early if you're going to come for breakfast as there's a line down the street to get in. Service was great, and the portions are huge! The homemade bread was the best part of the breakfast. I ordered the hash brown omelet mini with bacon and sausage gravy on top. The sausage gravy wasn't awful but definitely not memorable. I also didn't find a lot of bacon throughout the omelet which was disappointing. All in all everything was good! read more

Windmill Restaurant - Hash brown omelet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Holland, Michigan

My husband loves the breakfast here. Their homemade bread is fabulous and the service is usually good!

Geeat hash brown omelette!! Get there early cause there will be wait!! Great service with reasonable prices!!

Love, love, love this place. The roast beef plate is SOOO good but bring your appetite. If they ask you if you want their home read with your meal - they answer should always be "yes"! It is amazing. Not a big place so be prepared if there is a short wait. Wonderful service and even better food. Can't wait to see you again Windmill! read more

It's a staple in Holland. Lines are usually out the door. Great for breakfast, the hash brown omelet is huge and delicious. Oh, and the cinnamon roll as big as your head is wonderful as is the homemade wheat bread. Always a little leery about the cleanliness. Definitely an old time diner. read more

I'm not sure what else needs to be said about this place. The Windmill is a must try for breakfast particularly if you are staying downtown Holland. Be aware the it is a small diner and the wait is LONG! However..it's worth the experience and food. I must rave about the deep fried cinnamon roll. We tried this with vanilla and chocolate icing. The roll is huge and tastes like an elephant ear that you would get at a county fair. It's large enough to share and a MUST try!!! Other than that...breakfast is pretty much breakfast. I wouldn't recommend the side of cornered beef hash. However the omelets and homemade toast..yes I said homemade toast were outstanding!! read more

Windmill Restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Holland, Michigan

Wow! The hash browns stuffed with eggs and cheese thing is so good I'm going to start doing that at home! And when I asked our darling waitress about GF options for the sides she brought out a hot cinnamon roll that was to die for! I think I was in heaven! We were a little daunted by the line out front, but the wait was quick and they accommodated us with a baby very well. We would definitely eat here again when we are back in Michigan! read more

Cute little place for breakfast in the downtown area. I'm never disappointed when I eat here. The only downside is that it's small with limited seating which means it's busy and there can be a long wait to get a seat. But it's busy because it's also an extremely good place to eat and priced well. Today I ordered the mini hashbrown omelet with mushrooms instead of meat. Loved the crispy hashbrowns and also the amount of cheese on the inside. For something sweet, I enjoyed a pancake roll up. read more

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Great service, great food! Get the cinnamon roll...but be warned it's as big as my two year olds head! read more

I went in for breakfast this morning and I had a great experience and breakfast. Mel is a great waitress, as she made me feel like I was one of her many regulars. We had a nice conversation about my wife being a waitress and how much they have in common being long time waitresses. Mel, thank you for starting my day off with a smile! read more

A wonderful breakfast place in downtown Holland. Ambiance reminds me of an old fashioned up-north diner. Food was really good! My husband and I both had the mini hash brown omelette. The omelette was not mini at all, I can't imagine getting the larger size. My kids enjoyed their pancakes. Had I known how big the side pancakes were that came with the omelette, I would have just given those to the kiddos. Our waitress was also fantastic, I wish I knew her name. My husband forgot his phone and she came running after us outside in the middle of winter with no coat. A++ service!!! We will be back next time we are in town. read more

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Excellent breakfast and brunch! Service was excellent! I loved the French toast! Bacon was cooked perfectly and eggs were done just as ordered. They have a large selection of omelettes too! read more

My favorite breakfast spot! I always get the hash brown omelet with a side of gravy. One side can probably work for two dishes. Then you can get a massive cinnamon roll for a side. Just get there early! read more

Not sure what all the hype is about? Other than cheap prices, I felt the breakfast was pretty bland. Even the cinnamon roll was a letdown. Everything tasted off. Nothing tasted homemade or fresh as claimed. The only things of note are the sausage links and the hash-brown omelette. Coffee & well water = terrible; bacon, pancakes, french toast just all tasted off. Not good. At all. We didn't have a wait on a Thursday morning. I don't think this place is worth the wait. Staff is friendly though. read more

Went to windmill restaurant with my wife! Saw a line outside that was kind of long and decided to wait! So glad we did! Got seated right away since we had a small party! I got the super burger with fries! My wife got the across the street salad! And we shared the deeper fried cinnamon roll with vanilla and chocolate frosting! I would recommend only the vanilla frosting! The chocolate was a little overwhelming! Loved the Christmas decorations! Made the atmosphere so cute! read more

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Mom and I stopped here to eat after tiptoeing through the tulips nearby. I would highly recommend the Very Berry Salad. Not much else looked all that appetizing, although the homemade carb-filled cinnamon rolls looked popular. We were kind of expecting Dutch food, but oh well. read more

Food is always great and plentiful, if you leave hungry it's you own fault. Service is always good.

Great place in downtown Holland. Also they have a glueten free cinnamon roll that is unbelievable. Seriously. You wont believe its glueten free. So good. read more

Food and service are outstanding. Hash brown omelette is a must! Cinnamon Bun Hash Brown Omelette read more

The windmill restaurant is an amazing and very cool breakfast place. The reason I liked the windmill restaurant so much was the friendly staff and the relaxed atmosphere. When I arrived I was greeted promptly by one of the waitresses while taking my seat. The interior of the restaurant has a very homie and relaxed atmosphere which allows any of the patients to feel like you're one of the locals. I ordered coffee and was promptly given a menu with a :-). I had been told by someone on the street to order a fried cinnamon bun which comes with either vanilla frosting or chocolate frosting and therefore I went ahead and ordered a fried cinnamon bun with vanilla frosting. I was also told to try the home fries omelette which I did and it was delicious however it was a lot of food and I actually probably could have split this with someone else. I would definitely check out the windmill restaurant for breakfast for lunch however if you decide to go there for breakfast I would suggest if you do not want to wait in a long line you get there before 8:00. I arrived at 7:15 and there was no wait and there were lots of empty tables however later on when I walked by the restaurant at 9:00 there was a line out the door and when I came back around noon they were many people waiting outside the restaurant to be seated. read more

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This place is fantastic with the perfect amount of kitschy decor! We were in town for Memorial Day weekend and must have timed it perfectly since we popped in for breakfast right after the Memorial Day parade and were seated immediately. There is nothing fancy about this place, with good reason - it's simple food, done well with phenomenal service. My husband was thrilled that they offered a variety of flavored coffee creamers (pretty sure he went through every flavor while we were there). I had an omelet (not sure where the pics went) and it was perfect. My one disappointment is that no one tipped me off about ordering the homemade toast...next time. I can't even remember what my husband ordered, but he did go for the cinnamon roll as a side. I think his jaw hit the floor when she asked if he wanted it deep fried...his response was "of course" and yours should be too. We saw a few folks order the hashbrown omelet which looked pretty amazing. We'll be back! read more

The food was so delicious! We ordered the French toast breakfast, the skillet and the rolled pancake. Huge amounts of food. Can't wait to go back! read more