First off don't go by Yelp. The food pictured is not what is served. This place is vegan and dairy…read morefree. Cash only. Very misrepresented. The lady was nice but it's false advertising. If you like meat don't bother stopping.

We loved it here. Super quiet little place in what kinda feels like the middle of nowhere. Got a…read moresolid, tasty, traditional breakfast & some good hot coffee to start the day. Rustic and old interior, felt right at home. Our first waitress was lil' gruff... kinda straight to the point. Seemed like she was maybe also the cook and was just waiting for her staff to come in. The second waitress that took over was super sweet. Would love to make this off-the-beaten path place a regular stop on our drives north now!

We were vacationing in Ludington and decided to have dinner at Old Hamlin Restaurant downtown. The…read moreword "old" definitely matches the style of the restaurant. The interior feels dated, but also warm, welcoming, and homey. It has the charm of a place that has been serving the same homemade recipes for generations, and it truly feels like both the restaurant and the recipes have remained true to their roots since opening day. We were seated quickly, and our waitress, Sydney, greeted us promptly. She was friendly and took the time to tell us about the daily specials and homemade soups. Two of our children ordered the kids' spaghetti, while our other child had the chicken strips and fries. I ordered the Monterey Chicken Sandwich based on Sydney's recommendation, and my husband chose the meatloaf sandwich with a cup of chicken noodle soup. Everything we ordered was good. The kids all enjoyed their meals, and I absolutely loved my sandwich. My husband enjoyed the meatloaf as well, although he mentioned he would probably try something different if we return on a future visit. The homemade pies looked incredible, but we already had dessert plans elsewhere, so we'll have to save those for another time. Overall, while the restaurant's interior may feel a bit dated, the homemade food, reasonable prices, and friendly service made for a very enjoyable meal. If you're looking for a comforting, home-cooked meal while visiting Ludington, Old Hamlin Restaurant is definitely worth a visit.

Bad Chicken Alfredo, Good Chicken Tenders and Pancakes…read more Nice Waitress Sydney, 12 year old bus boy. Old timey boat captain ambiance, but playing pop music. Long Waits, Worth it? eh.

Now I eat at this place a lot. It's convenient and cheap. And that is why I gave it a 4…read more But it's a 50/50 chance 1, u will get good service 2, the waitress is nice 3, the food is warm 4, everything is working. And if your food is cold they will microwave it for you. And you probably will have to pay full price for it. Now again the rate I gave is because I do go there often but the ppl I go with go even more. It's convenient! And given the circumstances it would have got a much lower rating from me. P.s. I got the Stromboli, it was really watery and they also put the sauce in the Stromboli not on the side.

Went here with our family of 6. They made a new menu, and the food is great! The quality of their…read morefood is much improved over previous visits, and the service was friendly and prompt

Wanted a basic diner breakfast and got it. Eggs came over medium as ordered; hash browns looked a…read morelittle suspect at first--large potato chunks rather than threads, and a bit mushy in appearance. They weren't actually that mushy and the crispy bits had a nice crunch. Link sausage was dry, without much flavor--bacon would probably be a better choice. Coffee was decent, though server went MIA as I was waiting for a second refill. Overall a very clean space, with tables that can accommodate large groups as well as couples or singles. Hard to say much more about my meal here than "OK," so three stars.

This was one of our first stops in Ludington, and it did not disappoint. To my knowledge the…read morerestaurant has recently changed hands and name. I'm unsure if the food has changed at all but our experience was GREAT. The breakfast was about the best I've ever had while eating out. Everything tasted fresh and homemade, from the biscuits and gravy to the potatoes, nothing seemed like it came from a packet or freezer. The country fried steak was nicely breaded, the biscuits and gravy were great for it not being "homemade". The portions were huge while the prices were also great on the "Chicago" scale.

This place is great. The daily quiche is always a winner. The chef and staff are great. It's an…read morealmost daily stop every time we are in.

A great experience for lunch. Split the Chipotle Chicken sandwich and it was fantastic - finally a…read moresandwich loaded with the good stuff and not just bread! They split it for us, gave us each a pickle and also brought our choice of a bag of locally made chips. The Dill Havarti soup was flavorful and the perfect pairing with the sandwich. Our server was kind, helpful and efficient. The only meh about the place was the interior. It looked pretty plain... empty... unfinished. It does sound like it was recently changed over from being Chef John's, so maybe it's just a slow project in the works. Hope they continue to give this place (both inside & out) some love so it can match the awesome experience with the food.

Our group of 6 was trying to find a breakfast spot near town before heading to Lake Hamlin and were…read moreglad we landed here! The portions were generous and the service was quick. I was thoroughly impressed with the eggs Benedict; the hollandaise seemed to be homemade! My brother ended up trying the cinnamon roll pancakes as a "side", they were so big he ended up sharing them with the table. Some of the best I've had. The place was packed for a reason. Definitely worth the visit.

Always satisfied with Diner 31. Food, service always consistent. Waitresses attitudes always…read moreupbeat, welcoming and they know many customers by name and that says a lot. I recently commented on a $15.00 breakfast at Chef Jarod's and Company that is literally less than 30 second drive and 2 minute walk from each other. Look at the picture and for the same price you decide. You can substitute the biscuits and gravy with pancakes if you wish too. Eggs cooked perfectly to order. Coffee cup continuously filled. This is a busy diner and the wait at the door is well worth it.

I got an omelette probably the best one I've ever had the bacon was legendary so the food was…read moregreat. The service was amazing and it came within 5 minutes. It was warm and cozy it was vary chill and every one was so kind.

Great food, staff awesome, Will be going back for more delicious meals. Cozy county feeling.read more

We visited The Salty Heifer on 7/11/2026 at about 11am. My husband ordered the all you can eat…read morebreakfast, our youngest son got a kids breakfast and my oldest son and I got the Whole Farm omlette. My husband liked his food (besides his hashbrowns not being crispy as ordered), our youngest is 2 and a picker so he doesn't care, our oldest son said his food tasted weird but he ate it and I DID NOT like my omelette. I had 3 bites and a piece of toast and left the rest (2 year old was being whiny and I hate annoying other diners with loud children so we went to the car.) My omelette had no flavor at all. After adding salt, pepper and hot sauce (and not a lot at all mind you) all I could take was what I added. There were SO MANY barely cooked thoroughly hash browns that it might as well have just been an order of hash browns. The omelette was pitifully thin. It just wasn't good but whatever. My husband and oldest son stayed to finish their breakfast as I sat in the car with the youngest. The waitress (who was fantastic throughout the service) went to the back and apparently talked to the owner. My husband said she looked a bit like she was upset when she came back 5-8 mins later. Apparently she couldn't take it off the bill because the owner wasn't having it. Very strange, but whatever, my husband paid it. My husband went to tip the server a bit more than he had initially taken out and she said "no, you don't have to do that." But she was great and deserved a tip. As a business owner myself, the owner sounds like a jerk who has zero concept of good service. If a customer doesn't like something, you fix it and you don't treat your employees rudely either. I couldn't imagine treating my customers that way. Also, invest in some seasonings and lay off the hash browns. Fix your food and your attitude. And play some music in there or something.

We came in our first night in the area and were delighted to find this amazing place. The workers…read morewere so kind and honest I loved everything about this place, down to their "moo it forward" program to feed those in need. My husband got the motherclucker sandwich (chips on the side), I got the Utter melt (also chips on the side), my dad got an omelette and my mom a chicken dish (i can't remember which) that came with a biscuit, potato wedges, and cottage cheese. The food was delicious and my parents were eyeing the giant cinnamon roll in the case while mentioning we may stop back tomorrow.