Great food, great service, great staff. Love the new location and the increasing hours for service…read more Love the fresh ingredients and the soups are simply amazing (except, I personally don't care for the tomato soup - I prefer a more traditional creamy bisque with cream sherry and cream). Maybe 2 versions - that would be great! It is in such a great location now-can't wait for summer for the windows to be opened and the outdoor seating to be available.

Huave been eating here for over a year and never any bad food. Excellent egg salad, the best…read moreFrench dip I have ever had. The old location was small and crowed. The new location has a larger seating area but I don't like the unattached kitchen as when your food is done they have to walk it thru the center of building. They need food window to pass it thru Don't like my uncovered food being walked around the lobby areas

Stop in here every now and then for pizza by the slice and the Broasted chicken, both are…read moreexcellent, still need to try the other food they serve, very friendly wait staff

Took a long time to get food. Had to ask for coffee refill. Ordered a breakfast taco it came as a…read moreburrito. Small portions. Basic truck stop food that will not fill you up. Sign said under new ownership. Staff did not pay attention to customers had to ask for bill.

Great food and service. Husband really loved the Brown Ale. Fun vibe and out of the way placeread more

Not a very big menu and the food was just alright but we heard it's better in the Summer (more…read morechoices) The service was good as we went during a slow period. Ambiance was okay. Overall not sure if we will be back as we're not into all the craft beer but if it's your thing then check it out.

As a Wisconsinite I was wary to try the "wisconsin cheese curds" but they absolutely did not…read moredisappoint. They were the perfect ratio and the seasoning was something i've never tasted before. Naan portions were very filling, but made for perfect leftovers. And that's coming from someone who isn't huge on restaurant leftovers. Service was kind and the brewery was clean and bright.

The food was absolutely amazing and our server Isabel was phenomenal. She was helpful with ordering…read moreand made our experience very enjoyable through conversation. The restaurant was clean and nice.

When I was out in Alpena, Mi, this place had easily became my favorite place to go to in the…read moremorning and sometimes for lunch. I will say the wait's a little long in the morning as this place is popular. I had ordered coffee and a breakfast wrap and luckily I had some work I could get done while waiting for it. The workers are all so nice and the people coming in and out were also amazed at the amount of souvenirs and merchandise. (Like I was) I was thinking about picking up a quarterzip as they're now in style. If I found myself in Alpena again, you'll catch me here the second I wake up.

Excellent coffee. Great Service and nice atmosphere. I go this this shop every Monday…read moremorning...well, most Mondays. I always feel comfortable and welcomed.

It's December 2025 and I Just discovered Nowicki's! Been driving past it for years and only saw it…read moreas a big old building. Well, I was so wrong! It's a 6th generation sausage shop that serves food too. And they're still making homemade sausages! I've never had a better brat in a bun! This is a MUST TRY for anyone who's hungry. True olde world seasoning with no gluten and no MSG. They even have a food truck for catered events.

Coming from out of town I knew I had to check out a local place like this and it didn't disappoint…read more Walking in I had no idea how ordering worked and when I saw a family in front of me getting their order, I'm just glad I could follow what they were doing lol. They have 6 types of sausages for the picking and they're: Festival Classic Potato Spicy Cajun Sauerkraut Cheddarwurst Beer Brat Not sure if they rotate the flavors though. Anyways, picked a bun and a Festival Sausage (From what it tasted like, it was bell peppers infused. Next up they had a topping station and it was all the condiments you could think of putting on a hot dog. I specifically got this Corn Relish and it was dreamy, the sweet snap of the corn with the hint of relished veggies .(Highly recommend) At the end of the counter is where you'll pay and it's simple as that. The whole process reminded me of chipotle but a self serve version and with hot dogs. There's also an ice cream shop adjacent to the counter and if you're feeling sweet after a savory hot dog, then it's the perfect place for salty and sweet lovers.

We started with 2 of the craft cocktails. One was a blackberry mule and the other smoked cherry…read morecoke. Both refreshing and not too sweet. Food was great too. Had the buffalo cauliflower to start. Really good. Spicy but not too much. Then we had the seafood pasta and the steak burger. Both amazing!!! Cant forget to talk about our server! Excellent. Great recommendations and service. Cant wait to go back!!!

The Ambiance was really nice it's a small place. It's a really busy place as sometimes it's hard…read moretogether into. Our waitress was so nice and made sure our drinks were always filled, checking back a lot which is a plus in our book. The food was good although not a very big menu.

John Boy's isn't just a diner--it's a portal. One foot in Americana, one in a dream. The menu reads…read morelike a manifesto: sprawling, obsessive, oddly precise. Every dish arrives like it's been summoned by memory. The bacon is crisp, the toast knows something, and the omelets are heavy with intention. The dining room is small, dimly lit, and full of quiet drama. The regulars speak in half-smiles, and the staff greets you like they've seen your face before--in another life, maybe. Alpena doesn't have many restaurants. That's the mystery. You drive around expecting more, but there's a stillness here. A pause. And then--John Boy's. Waiting. Whether you're just passing through or hiding out for a while, this is your place. Breakfast, lunch, or dinner. (Even if you're not hungry.)

Your typical small town diner! Everyone was so friendly…read more Don't make my mistake and make sure you get their fresh bread!!! My husband got it and gave me a bite, and I regretted not getting my own! It was amazing.

Cool place. Nothing spectacular inside however the food was good. I see alot of mixed reviews…read morehere. I can see why as this place has the small bar feel but is huge. Could be overwhelming if full. So the burger was cooked perfectly as I requested. Had good seasonings and texture. Its not a fancy burger. That is what makes it a good burger. Onion rings were great. Hot fries too. Great service at the bar...i will be back for the burger for sure.

Let me start by saying we used to eat there at least once a month the food is typically good well…read more let me tell ya we will not be back I had a taco salad made it spring mix lettuce not very fresh lettuce and also carrots was not good at all my husbands fish sandwich was not good either fish was mushy when speaking to the manager his respond was well ya don't have to come back now mind you I was not rude or loud at all what a crappy place any more definitely going down hill

This PH was recently remodeled, and looks fantastic! Ordered a stuffed crust and a salad bar, and…read moredidn't disappoint. I mean, it's like Pizza Hut's all over, but the pizza was excellent, and the salad bar was really fresh, and it was 2:00, so it's being kept up. It was really good. Service was very attentive, friendly, and quick. Would definitely come back in!

They wouldn't deliver to the base in Alpena. Saying that they only had one driver and you had to…read morehave a &50 minimum order. I even asked if we could meet them at the gate. Does the delivery driver just not deliver food unless it's over $50? Was it only because we wanted it to base? Didn't make sense to me.