You simply will not find a better breakfast in town. Wayland, Michigan is a small town in every regard and it's full of amazing people. The Auction House is quite literally all the best parts of Wayland, MI wrapped up in one dining experience. When you walk into this simple brick outbuilding of the livestock auction, you might be taken back by how tiny it is really is. About 20 seats wrapped around a U shaped counter. If all the seats are filled, just be patient and hang out by the door, something will open up soon. If you need seats together, it is not unusual to see a whole row of customers get up and shift their seats around to make room for you. That's just what you do because it's the right thing to do. Very Wayland. You'll also want to prepare yourself for small talk. When you sit at the counter, it's more like sitting at a giant dinner table in your kitchen at home. There's plenty of regular customers and it won't take long for you to become one yourself. Amy's food is outstanding and, trust me, you won't go hungry. I highly recommend the breakfast burrito, but people also go nuts for the HUGE pancakes and omelettes. Don't want a HUGE pancake? Ask for a little one...I dare you. See what happens. The burgers are also top notch. I love this place and the people who make it thrive. Belly up, and you will too! read more

The coffee was weak. Always a pet peeve of mine at a breakfast place. The eggs in the omelette I ordered were rubbery. The cheese hadn't melted so the omelette hadn't been cooked properly. The bacon was plentiful and tasty though. The best part of the plate was the wheat toast. I think it was homemade. Still, I won't be back. read more

Go here. If you are passing through like we were you may be a little hesitant to go. But go anyway. It is tiny, only counter seating, so if it's just one or two of you. Everyone was so kind and the food was cooked perfectly. Someone called and ordered take out, so that's probably an option too. read more

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On a dark desert highway, cool wind in your hair, warm smell of colitas, rising up through the air. Up ahead in the distance, I saw a shimmering light. My head grew heavy and my sight grew dim, I had to stop for a bite. I really had my heart set on breakfast so I had their amazing cinnamon roll to start. It looks larger than any two people should eat but it was so good and went so well with their fresh black coffee in a bottomless mug that I polished that off then had one of the best burgers ever. I have got to come back for breakfast one day. Don't be afraid of the way it looks, the people inside, customers and workers, are friendly and sincere. And, you can check out anytime you like. read more

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The only thing wrong with this place, is that they need more seats! That might be a challenge given the size of the place, but maybe they could nail some benches to the walls. I've always enjoyed eating here. Great food combined with friendly conversation is always a good thing. read more

Tiny little cafe about 20 seats around a u shaped bar. Very home style old school diner like. Very friendly staff and local customers. We were taking the scenic route back to Kalamazoo from Grand Rapids exploring Yelp on the way and decided to try it based on the other reviews. Do Not let the looks of the building sway you. The food is delicious. House made including the bread and cinnamon rolls. Huge portions and they will custom adjust your order with a smile. Give it a try. read more

This place just keeps it going. It might be a tight squeeze to get to the bathroom or find a seat among the 18 seats available but the great breakfast and lunches just keep on coming. You can not come here without trying the scratch made whole wheat bread or the cinnamon rolls! The service and the community at this place is incredible, then you get the food. Wow! Don't be fooled by it's tiny building and obscure location. read more

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Really small little place that if you blink you'll miss it. But don't drive by it. Stop in. Found this place after hockey.. wasn't too far away from southside ice arena.. maybe 10 minutes. Friendly place w locals. Conversation to be had as you sit around a counter in a U shape. Makes for a great experience when you can chat with people. Food was good. Had breakfast and the homemade wheat toast is excellent. The eggs were delicious. The sausage and bacon was delightful. Service was fast and prices were good. read more

The Auction House Cafe was a great find. The place doesn't look like much on the outside and it very seasoned on the inside, but what a great experience. The restaurant has 15 seats of mixed styles placed along a wrap around bar top. The kitchen is open, to the seating so you can talk with the Chef/owner Kim while she is preparing your meal. The servings are huge but full of flavor. Great discussions between the locals and all were welcoming. We ended up taking as much home as we ate. I strongly suggest the French Toast, Breakfast Scramble or the pancakes. read more

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Friendly service, large portions and everything was just full of flavor. It's easy to pass this place up because it's small and doesn't look like much from the outside, but don't make that mistake and be sure to stop in! read more

Cute little spot. Feels like I'm in Nana's kitchen. All of their food is served right off the grill. Will definitely he going back to try their sticky buns! read more

Great prices for great food. Huge portions. Right next door so great location for myself. Comfort food for sure

A good old fashion diner experience! We look for local places to eat when we travel so we tried this place based on a review and we had a great breakfast. Very friendly service and generous portions. They bake their own bread and it was so good I ordered a side of wheat toast to go. Doesn't look like much from the outside and you'll have to sit at the counter but highly recommend. read more

We love this place. It's our favorite breakfast place. They have good service and food. The only issue we ever have is finding a place to sit. read more

Not sure I can add more meaningful comments to the already glowing reports for the Auction House Restaurant.. it was EXCELLENT. Kim and her wait staff were friendly and fun. They've promised a trip o the UP for a class at my shop! The food was over the top yummy and of course the homemade bread was all it was built up to be. A definite "Return Trip" list-maker! read more

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The food is the best. The service is friendly and enjoyable. This small restaurant is where you get filled up with favorite foods, find out how folks are and walk out fully satisfied. read more

Small easy access. Counter service makes it easy. The food I might add is excellent and the service is fast. read more

Great breakfast food. Homemade breads, very large serving sizes. It reminds me of my mom's cooking. Love it!

Great little restaurant. Not a lot of seating but food is amazing. They have homemade white and wheat bread that is delicious. I got a 1/2 order of their breakfast scramble with their homemade wheat bread. It was a lot of food for a 1/2 order but was so good. We have to come back and try their other breakfast and lunch options soon. read more

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Amazing burgers and homemade breads. Owner-operated cafe, that feels like home. The curbside takeout service is very convenient. I've only eaten at the counter twice, but both times I felt more like I was eating over at my grandma's house, rather than sitting in a restaurant ... the old fashioned decor and vintage feeling provided by the U-shaped counter, is comfortable and cozy. My favorite menu item is the spicy cow burger. It is divine! The giant Cinnamon rolls are also amazing! read more

Best home made breakfast we've had in a long time. Great homey atmosphere. Great food. Amazing home made wheat toast.

It's hard to say much more than what others have already said, the part about driving by it, that's exactly what happened to our group when we were looking for this place, we came here because our campsite got rained out during the B-93 Birthday bash! We had a group of 7 and we occupied roughly half of the available seats, I don't recommend large groups unless you walk in at 6 am when they open. It kinda reminds me of an old school dinner, you can talk to the chef as she cooks if you wanted to! And man she was amazing I don't know what her name was but every bit of her food was so delicious that every plate was picked completely clean. The pancakes I was told were magic by one of the group members just as another reviewer stated. I imagine this place is somewhere you could go to talk to some true locals if you wanted to find out about the town, and the people that come in, man, just beyond friendly every single one of them it was just really nice to enjoy our meals in a quiet area and have great conversations with these people just about random things like the bash and the weather, anyways Best restaurant I've been to in forever Thanks again auction house for a wonderful breakfast none of us will ever forget! read more

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Excellent food! Excellent service !! It's a hidden treasure! Would definitely go back read more

Stop for a quick meal. Had a great homemade breakfast. Everyone was warm and inviting. I will swing by next time in town.

Cozy little place with fantastic food I usually have breakfast there and they do serve homemade bread

Very kind staff & owner as well as great food. Opens early and always nice to see local farmers getting their morning coffee and breakfast

This place is so good they make all of there own bread, And the deep fried French toast there is delicious. I also tried the biscuits and gravy which was also very good next time I'm back on that side of town I will be returning read more

One of the best cheeseburgers I ever had! Reminds me of the way burgers tasted before corporations took over. Chili was amazing. Interior is dated with only counter seating, but adds to the experience. Auction House Cafe is home cooking at its best, highly recommend this place for breakfast or lunch. read more

Very small quaint place. I ordered biscuits and gravy and 2 scrambled eggs, my plus one got a skillet. The food was good, but I never got my eggs and was charged. It was an interesting set up and never had an opportunity to tell the very friendly staff we wanted the rest of our food. We would go again. read more

My husband is a firefighter and they give him a discount. So not only is the food out of this world we get a great deal. Would recommend this place to anyone. read more

One of the most nondescript exteriors ever - we drove right by the first time and didn't see it even though we were looking for it...but that just adds to the charm. The food was great! Hands down great. I had a bacon and blue cheese burger, medium rare, and asked for the homemade bread (grilled) instead of a bun. Argh...just writing about it makes me want another one immediately! The cook knows meat and it was indeed medium rare - perfect with bacon done just right. The egg dish my husband had made him happy...if we lived nearby we would be here regularly - as I'm sure many are. read more

This place definitely deserves a review and I will be happy to be the one to give it. I have been going to the auction house since I was a boy too young to remember. This place is a small little building in the middle of a gravel parking lot between old Stamm's equipment farm repair and the Wayland livestock auction barn. This place opens every day before the sun rises for farmers and retirees whose body clocks will never allow them the chance to miss a sunrise. The same women have been serving me all my life and the style of the interior never changes. The same linoleum counters and stools are still there and will probably grace a local museum for all the hands who have touched them. Only locals know about the place and it's a little like the show "Cheers" where everybody knows your name. There is a lot of talk on hunting, local news, the weather, the crop, the economy and the family. But anyone is welcome and there is always plenty of food to be cooked on the open stove. There is no menu and the cook will prepare anything you can imagine for a farmers breakfast at an extremely reasonable price. Eggs any way you like them over corned beef hash, potato wedges, homemade breads and toast, pancakes, sausages, pie, juices, and coffee. Bring your own mug for top-offs. If you are traveling down the highway and are looking for a good breakfast, this is the place to see. I have no idea how long this place has been here or how long it will stay, but it is a place as familiar as my bed at home and a part of the places where I grew to be a man. Enjoy. read more

I've been coming here since I was in a car seat. The menu hasn't changed much, and as again never had a bad meal. The homemade toast is my favorite toast. My usual is eggs sausage and toast, I recommend the breakfast burrito it's huge and filling. The biscuit and gravy is an old stand by. The staff are quick and good. The place is tiny and does fill up quick. read more

Great food, I had the cinnamon roll and it was amazing! Cute small place with great service :)

Very cool little breakfast spot !! Had the meat lover omelette and it was amazing ! It looks small but there was plenty of seating available. The service was very friendly and reminded me of home. They also give a very generous discount for military. Next time I'm in Wayland I'm stopping by for some good food ! read more

What an authentic place to eat! Sit at the countertop bar and share great conversations. The homemade toast is to die for. Great portions. A must visit place for breakfast. read more

Great little treasure in Wayland. Breakfast all day and a good sandwich / burger menu. About 20 seats around a U-shaped counter. Very good service and friendly too. Feel like they know us atmosphere. We will definitely be back. Recommend it to all. Might be hard for a party of 4 or more to sit together though. Great breakfasts! Thanks to you all. read more

This place doesn't look like much but the food was excellent. The service was fast and friendly. We will be returning here!

Old fashioned-- time machine cafe. Not trying to be retro, it is literally a time capsule. Good food for the price.

Their pancakes are apparently from GFS but I swear they add their own bit of magic there, cuz they are the biggest, tastiest, fluffiest, butteriest pancakes I've ever had. This place is truly the 'local flavor' of wayland. Only about 10 seats in the whole place along the counter so not very convenient for a big group. But definitely worth it read more