I couldn't decide what I wanted for a late breakfast, and I finally decided that pancakes or the…read morelike would hit the spot. I walked into Pancake Chef -- which is on the strip with all the other shops in Mackinaw City -- and there were hardly any people eating there, so I started to second-guess my choice. But, I was greeted warmly and quickly. They were switching from breakfast to lunch, and when I walked in, they still had the breakfast bar up but were also offering the salad bar. I took a look, but it didn't appeal to me, so I looked at the menu instead. What caught my eye was the banana bread French toast. It turned out to be amazing! Three large, thick pieces of banana nut bread turned into French toast and served with fresh fruit. It was so good that I didn't even want syrup or butter on it! I wasn't quite as hungry as I thought I was, so I only ate half of it at the time. But, being a good traveller, I had a cooler and ice with me, so it made my entire journey with me. Nothing like stepping into a car that smells of banana bread! I actually finished it after I got home. Even reheated several days later, it was still really good!

Just arrived in Mackinac city for the summer and was so looking forward to good pancakes!…read more They were cold, tough and tasted and felt like they had been sitting around for hours! Stale old buffet pancakes w/o the buffet. Terrible! Terrible! Terrible

Great food and service. So good that my wife wanted a return visit the next night! Whitefish was…read moreincredible. Crisp and flaky batter along with homemade tartar sauce. Neither of us are big on tarter sauce but we both enjoyed theirs. The Poutine was enough for a meal. Crisp fries with gravy and cheese make for a decadent indulgence. The only problem we had was that they charged a credit card surcharge on a debit card, even though that's against Federal law. They claimed their terminal could not differentiate between debit and credit. Would have been a five-star review if not for that. Still highly recommended for the food and service. Just be sure to bring cash if you don't want to get hit up for a credit card fee.

The place was quite busy when we got there, but despite that, we got seated right away. Our server…read morewas pretty nice, very attentive, and always checked on us. I ordered the soup, which was really good! I just forgot what kind it was, lol. The shrimp was okay, but a little on the oily side. My husband really enjoyed his food too, he had the white fish. Though he said it was a little salty, overall, we enjoyed our first experience! We will definitely be back again.

Amazing food, ambience and the kindest staff. They were very accommodating. The food was very tasty…read moreand plenty of vegetarian options at brunch.

I brought my mother here for Mother's Day, and I'm really glad I did. Our waiter was very friendly…read moreand greeted us with a smile every time he came to the table. He even wished my mom a happy Mother's Day before taking our order, which was a nice touch. We started with the Street Corn Nachos as an appetizer, then ordered a pulled pork sandwich and a grilled portobello mushroom sandwich, both with fries on the side (an additional $4 each). This was an excellent place to bring my mom since she's vegetarian, and the restaurant had plenty of vegetarian-friendly options. The food was excellent, especially the nachos -- the queso was amazing. The restaurant also gives you a lot of customization options, like swapping chips for fries for an extra $4 or adding protein to the nachos for an additional charge. That said, while the nachos were really good, they were still $18 without any protein, which honestly felt overpriced for chips, cheese, and vegetables. We came during lunch service, and overall the food, service, and view made for a great experience. However, it is definitely on the expensive side. Most entrees seemed to range from around $20-30. Still, if you're willing to spend a little more for quality food, generous portions, and a great atmosphere, it's definitely worth visiting.

It's surprisingly difficult to find decent biscuits and gravy anywhere, or at least, so I'm told…read more But the biscuits and gravy at Pancake House are actually very good! The gravy is hot, the biscuits are soft, and if you get it with an egg on top, they're even better. But biscuits and gravy are just one of the items you'll find on the breakfast menu here. (They serve breakfast all day.) Of course, they have pancakes: buttermilk pancakes, blueberry pancakes, chocolate chip pancakes, and even red velvet pancakes. We got an order of the buttermilk pancakes, which are a la carte, and then you can add on an egg or bacon or sausage for an additional fee. We got bacon on the side. Another sweet thing we got for our breakfast: a cinnamon roll, which was large and perfectly swirled. Apparently, it had the perfect amount of icing on it. I got the mushroom and Swiss omelet, which was not my favorite. Swiss cheese has such a mild flavor, as do eggs, and mushrooms have zero taste unless you add something to make them soak up that flavor, so this omelet tasted like ... butter? Or whatever they used to grease the pan. I had to add a lot of Cholula hot sauce to my omelet just to taste something. And I don't even particularly like Cholula. Omelets come with your choice of toast. The coffee was great, though, and was replenished quickly. The service was super quick, too. You can tell that these guys are used to dealing with a crush of people during the busy season, because everyone was very efficient. Pancake House also shares the same location as Ryba's Fudge Shop. You're actually sitting and eating breakfast in a fudge shop. (Or maybe people are buying fudge from a breakfast joint. Same-same.)

Service was ok. The bacon was too salty to eat and the hash browns were inedible. Eggs were ok…read more They did have sourdough bread toast. Place was like a little diner.

The food was very good :) their french toast was made using homemade bread giving it a better taste…read moreand texture, and they also make all of their maple syrup. My waitress was also very friendly while i was there with my family. The dining area also has very rustic style, which i think is perfect for a country style waffle house.

We took an awesome tour of this place during maple syrup season (Usually March/April) This years…read moreseason was really short and is pretty much done already. They have a tractor tour during maple syrup season, which takes you around their property and they show you how they tap trees and collect all the syrup from all the maple trees on their property. There is a store with touristy stuff and I purchased maple sugar, maple butter and maple syrup!! Attached to the store is awesome restaurant that must have been designed by a structural genius, the beams are all visible and the design is impressive. Even more impressive than the design was the food!! I ordered pancakes, and they were HUGE, but very fluffy and yummy, available on the table was maple syrup, the real stuff! I would suggest only ordering one pancake as the size is the size of a large plate, I ordered two and I had a really hard time filling my tummy. We also ordered the maple beans, I should've asked before ordering but it isn't vegetarian there is pork in the beans.

With a name like Chuckwagon ... to be honest, I didn't expect much. But it turns out that you…read moreshouldn't judge a restaurant by its name, because Chuckwagon served us what was probably the best meal we had on Mackinac Island. And it was the cheapest, too! Blessed from all directions. A patty melt was on the menu, so that's what I got. I can't not get a patty melt if I see one on a menu! This one was beefy and melty, with caramelized red onions between two slices of rye bread. All of the burgers and sandwiches come with plain potato chips and a pickle spear. We also got a regular cheeseburger and bleu cheese burger. All of the burgers are served on a pretzel bun, which is not my favorite type of bun, but I wasn't eating those burgers, and the eaters didn't seem to mind. Chuckwagon has a small kids' menu (the Lil' Buckaroo's Menu), with four items on it. Your kids can choose from a pb & j sandwich, a hot dog, a grilled cheese sandwich and mac & cheese. My little buckaroo chose the mac & cheese, which I believe was Kraft mac & cheese. Kids' menu items don't come with anything additional. This is a small restaurant with limited seating. You can sit at the counter and watch the action happen, or if you're lucky, you can find one of the few tables lining the wall or located in the back of the restaurant. Either way, depending on when you visit, you might encounter a crowd! But I think it's worth it to visit this old-school diner-type restaurant.

Everything you should expect from a traditional breakfast/lunch diner. From sitting at the counter…read moreon barstools watching the grill cooks prepare the food to the waitress calling you honey. Quick service, good food, and endless cups of coffee. Took one star away because they don't have gluten-free toast . (I know, I know... what traditional diner would have gluten-free toast)

Fantastic! I can't imagine anyone having a bad experience here…read more Good coffee! Lots of fresh baked goods! Variations on typical menu items! Nothing hiring here. Everything is delicious! Fantastic service! Quaint building, both inside and out! Clean, clean, clean! Can't say enough good about The Wild Blueberry!

Stopped here randomly on our way snowmobiling, and now we stop every time we're heading back to…read moreMunising! Excellent food, great coffee, and they have delicious pastry items you can take with you! Breads, cookies, bagels, etc. Everything is delicious!

What an adorable place, and welcoming staff. Great 'help yourself' coffee, great food, and a…read morepiano! We had a Southwest omelet, and biscuits & gravy. Both very good. Took home a small cake, some cookies, and a peanut butter pie as well.

We stopped by this place to order and sample a Pastie -- a notable local foodstuff of legend in the…read morearea. It was -- interesting. We can see why this food for this area would be a mainstay for workers in the area especially during the industrial era of America. Penny's Kitchen presents a clean, full service workspace. The photos below say it all. Recommended.

The English muffins are awesome. They're so airy and good. The cinnamon roll was pretty good it was…read moresweet and sticky. The server did a good job. They could have probably used another server, it was busy. The restaurant is small but efficient, it has everything you need.

I really wanted to like this restaurant but sadly it fell short. The waiter was attentive and eager…read moreto please but my chefs salad was lacking -everything. The bread which is homemade was flavorless and dry. It was Sunday so... Will I try it again? Perhaps, maybe breakfast which it is noted for.

Great decor ! Total up place old restaurant/bar. Stopped in for a snack,after golf. Went with mini…read morecorn dogs & ice cold coke. Perfect 5th star lost ,due to waiter. Had to pick up drinks at bar. No refills offered. Never got checks . He disappeared.

Heading to Michigan's Upper Peninsula? Don't miss Drummond Island for an excursion or stay. Take a…read moreshort ferry ride to get there from Detour Village. It's picturesque whether you are lakeside or inland. We ate today at The Northwoods Restaurant. The vibe was pure Michigan with knotty pine interior, a huge bar, and flags for almost all of Michigan's colleges. (What happened to Northern MI Univ?) The service was fast and friendly. The food was terrific pub grub. We all ate a different burger, all good and cooked to order- medium rare. I had to taste test the Olive Burger, rarely found outside Michigan. It was tasty as were the spicy fried dill pickles. We'll be back!