Last night my Mom and I were coming home from Port Sanilac and we really wanted something for dinner. It was nearly 10:30pm so not much was open so we were delighted to see a Big Boy open. This was by far the cleanest and friendliest Big Boy I have been to. For late evening, the salad bar was nicely stocked. There was several other guest dinning in and nobody felt like a bother eating there so late. My Mom and I split a Slim Jim meal with fries and a chocolate chip cookie sundae. The cook was kind enough to put our meal on two separate plates with fries. Everything was fresh. Fries were piping hot and crispy. The cookie sundae was also very good. Warm gooey cookie topped with vanilla ice cream and hot fudge with a side of whipped cream and a cherry. Perfect for 2-3 people to split. Our bill was about $12 and we left completely full and satisfied. We're not in the area often but I'd come back to this location since it was quite memorable. read more

Big Boy - Half a Slim Jim and French Fries - New American Near Me - Fort Gratiot, Michigan

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We got breakfast today and it was delicious. I had the Carmel Cinnamon French Toast! It was so delicious! My best friend ordered the Big Boy and fries. Besides the French Toast delight! The atmosphere was really nice and they decorated the whole restaurant for Valentine's Day which was very pretty and festive! This place was so busy! I hate that a lot of them are closing up! This one is probably the only one that has the Big Boy Sign rotating around. I took 2 pictures I regret not taking photos of the inside of the restaurant. If I am ever visiting the area again I will definitely come back. The waitress was very nice and on top of things. I do wish they had women restrooms only and not 2 restrooms shared by both genders. read more

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I haven't eaten in a Big Boy in nearly 3 decades as there aren't many around anymore. My server has worked at this location for 39 years! I had the patty melt with onion rings. The onion rings were okay. The batter had a corn meal consistency which is not my preference. However the patty melt was very good. Perfect toast with a juicy patty and cheese read more

Big Boy - Checkout looking from Dining area - New American Near Me - Fort Gratiot, Michigan

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Had a yummy experience having breakfast at Big Boy! When we arrived, we were sat promptly. Our server was very kind and seemed super happy to be at work, which always adds a nice vibe. The hash browns were perfectly cooked as were the eggs. My country fried steak was slightly tough, but still good. Overall, we had a great time, and are looking forward to coming back to experience the buffet. read more

Big Boy - a man eating breakfast at a table - New American Near Me - Fort Gratiot, Michigan

The lettuce in the salad bar was yellow and discolored I ordered A Swiss Miss salad bar and onion rings. 2 of the soups were cold and the broccoli tub was empty . And when they brought out our sandwiches they said my onion rings weren't ready yet cause the girl didn't see them on the order slip. No wonder a lot of big boys went out of business . The Big boys in maryville's is a lot better we messed up going to the one in port Huron/ fort gratiot read more

I was just there today with my fiancé, waited 5minutes before anyone came to our table and asked for our drinks. (I also had to wipe our own dirty table). When our server asked for our drinks we put in our WHOLE ORDER because we could tell the service wasn't going to be great. We then waited 15 minutes before we even got our waters. We finally got our drinks and a salad that came with my dinner meal. Another 40 minutes went by, empty cups of water, no appetizers in sight. I finally saw our food showing up from the kitchen and i watched as our server peaked at them but continued to take other orders and clean tables. Our food sat in the widow for 6 minutes and our appetizers and entrees came out at the same time. None of the food was worth coming back for. I got a chicken tender dinner which was as supposed to be 4 tenders and some fries. I got 7 burnt chicken tenders that tasted like old fryer oil and limp fries. My fiancé ordered a burger that she only took 2 bites of. Our appetizers were mozzarella sticks and a bowl of chili. Both were less than warm. I don't know what happened to this place but it used to be great. The owners must have changed. DO NOT RECOMMEND EXTRA: The other servers noticed ours wasn't paying enough attention and were making comments about it to each other but didn't let her know or step up and realize we needed more help. read more

The Waitress was very nice, but it ended there. My son's food was under cooked, runny in fact. They offered another, but at that point it was a no. They never adjusted the bill, I believe they should have. Very disappointed & while in Michigan, it is highly doubtful we will return. read more

Asked waiter if they had fresh coffee at dinner. He said yes. Coffee horrible. Asked for fresh coffee. He goes and gets fresh coffee pot and pours fresh coffee over stale coffee. What??? Unbelievable. Ordered Slim Jim. Bun was burnt and Pickles were thicker than ham! Worst sandwich ever. Teach your wait staff what a fresh cup of coffee is. I observed other staff members on their phones in dining area. Tables needed cleaning, floors needed sweeping, etc. Order took over 35 minutes. Other food on order: big boy burger, kids spaghetti. Won't be coming back. read more

Very good Big boy! Better than the Culver's butter burger I had the day before. Slim Jim was good also. read more

Super duper slow. Food was pretty good though. Getting up there in price but it's good every so often

me and my family went here and it was 8 of us Mexican people we got there and I got dirty looks from everyone I ignored it and we waited 1 hour to get our food my family got the most disgusting food there was a hair in mine and 3 others there was hard food do NOT come here I got sick a few days later and threw up. so unfortunately if you want to be sick for a week just for some food good luck for that read more

The food was very much like a Denny's or similar. The service was good, and the restaurant had a very old diner feel. A visit is recommended. :) read more

Big Boy - a sign for the big boy - New American Near Me - Fort Gratiot, Michigan

I had the worst service while I was here ,there was barely anyone getting food in the their and I barely saw my waitress I think it was Carrey ...my food was cold and I got one soda for my entire meal. When I did talk to my waitress she was short with me and very unprofessional. All around I had the worst experience I recommend going to a different big boy then the one on 23 mile. read more

So disappointed! Ann our server seemed distracted. Alissa another server was a loud mouth which seemed to be starting drama and being disrespectful to other staff members. the food was slow, and sub par at best! my sons meal had so much grease in the sauce you could have filled a cup with it. so gross!! read more

terrible service and a bug in my drink took 30 minutes for food to be brought out overall do not eat here terriblr place

Rita ordered the cream of broccoli( not even warm) broccoli raw but the savage in her ate it anyway, I had the classic big boy yum yum Ri had the classic slim just to be different I guess yummy. Attentive server Amanda yes siree read more

Big Boy - Molly was great , Eggs Benedict sauce was bitter? - New American Near Me - Fort Gratiot, Michigan

Without a doubt, one of the worst dining experiences I have ever had... food was actually o.k.... but the service and cleanliness of the place was terrible. From the moment we walked in, no one came to seat us, so we seated ourself, no one came to wait on us.... so we went and got someone .... a gal comes to the table and says "what can I get you".... well.. a couple menus would be good ?!! ...she runs off to get the menus,,.... table was dirty and actually had a coffee cup with coffee in it, on it. I looked over to one corner of the joint and there is a kid in a hoodie sitting at a high-top table, leaning against the wall in the dining area, SLEEPING with his mouth hanging open !! ?? WTH .... turns out the kid worked there ??? .... O.k.... so no one comes to take or order ... we go and get someone .... we finally order our food and we get the salad bar to go with it .... salade bar was pretty empty with most of the regular items missing and it was dirty!! ... total rip !! ... food came .... but no one ever came to check on us and see if we needed anything (and they WERE NOT BUSY either) .... no refills ... couldn't even get another water !! Had to get up and ask , just to get another napkin!!! We went up to pay and there was a family waiting to get seated ..... don't know how long they had been standing there with no one seating them... but they got pissed off and left ... we talked about both our experiences as we walked to our cars .... both of us were pretty disgusted. We will not be going back ..... read more

Was served raw chicken on my chicken caesar salad. I had already eaten half the salad before i noticed the raw meat. I told the manager and he took it off my bill but since i worked food service for many years i asked whether their cook had temped the chicken. HE SAID THEY DO NOT TEMP THEIR CHICKEN THEY JUST LOOK AT IT TO SEE IF IT LOOKS COOKED. This is not only dangerous but illegal. Every restaurant I've worked in has a meat thermometer and every single piece of chicken has to read 165 internal temp in order to be served for ensure all bacteria in the meat has been killed. The meat may look cooked but unless it is over 165 it is not safe to eat. I cant believe management allows this i am disgusted and mind blown. He blamed it on the new cook, but if you dont teach your cooks the dangers of raw meat and how to cook it PROPERLY, how will they know any better. read more

Big Boy - Raw Chicken Caesar Salad - New American Near Me - Fort Gratiot, Michigan

The best Big Boy my mom and I have to in 30 years. My mom walks with a cane as soon as we walked in we were greeted and they asked if a chair would beore comfortable. The bathroom was very well maintained. The salad bar wash frah hot soup very clean. The floor was spotless. Tables and booths were clean Our waitress Mel was very attentive and personable and instead of refilling mom's coffee she gave a fresh cup from the new pot read more

If you are looking for a longtime chain restaurant that has consistently solid food and great customer service, this is the place to go in Fort Gratiot. I love the wait staff here. They go above and beyond. Maybe I am biased because she is a close family friend, but Annie has been my favorite for years (though I haven't seen her lately). Her and my mom worked together at Howard Johnson's (for those of us who have been around long enough to remember) and all this time she still has the best smile and attitude when you come in. She is a joy to be around. But the others on staff are a blast as well. I love their wit and their energy. And the food. I am a Super Big Boy and onion ring fan. I truly miss the soup and salad bar currently not available due to executive orders but can say the soups are the best of any restaurant (my absolute favorite being the cream of broccoli followed by the cabbage). My daughter also really enjoyed the best cheeseburger in the planet when we went in last weekend. The only reason we don't go in more is because my family of 5 can eat and it's about $75 with tip, which without the salad bar is a tad too much on a regular basis. But for me personally, I am considering their take out menu for lunch here and there. I feel the staff are the best in town. read more

I will never order carry out or delivery again from here. My meal wasn't prepared the way I asked, a couple items were missing and they packed cold food with the hot food and it melted down the cold item (a cream pie). The manager tried to pass the blame onto the delivery driver and didn't offer any resolution to the problem. read more

My husband and I come here when we can't agree on whether we're in the mood for breakfast or lunch! My husband loves the burgers & soups, and I always order the pancakes -- they have a slight sweet taste to them that all the other chain restaurants don't have, and it's delicious! The desserts all look amazing, but I can't say for sure, because we are always beyond full by the time we finish our meals -- the portions are very generous!!! We've found the morning/early afternoon staff to be so much better than the late afternoon/early evening staff. The two times we visited during the late afternoon, the waitresses seemed more caught up in their personal lives than to care about refilling our drinks or providing us with napkins. But whenever we dine here in the morning or early afternoon, we are always treated like valued customers. We see the same waitresses working in the mornings, and we are very fond of them! read more

When I go to Big Boy in Port Gratiot, I can never decide if I want the delicious breakfast buffet or something from the menu. My husband has tried the Fish & Chips and Triple Decker Sandwich. Most times i hit the breakfast buffet and the pancakes are so good. read more

Great service and friendly staff. The staff makes sure you are happy with the food. No better diner in the area. Staff also remembers you. They will allow you to order a reduced portion without any issues. Food comes fast and fresh. I can't call it gourmet but it is good! Also a great well kept all you can eat breakfast bar which my so loves. read more

I don't usually write reviews but I feel the employees at Fort Gratiot Big Boy need a big pat on the back and thank you. It is truly amazing to sit and watch how special each customer is treated and made to feel like a friend. The atmosphere is personal and warm. Hey and the food is great!!! Any personal preferences are respected and the food is served as requested. Mary Anna read more

My review really dates back to 2010. I hope the place really hasn't changed between then and now. When I was there I got a big burger, freshly made, with a short wait, and very friendly service. All of the toppings were fresh as well. read more

Normally we have minor issues here but this weekend we were very disappointed. We ordered a carryout order and they forgot my strawberry pie and as my husband is eating his burger he noticed it was uncooked, it was red! So, I called, the manager said that we would be put down for a super big boy sandwich and a piece of strawberry pie for the next time we came in. The next night we went in to have dinner and I asked if I could have a regular big boy instead of the super big boy, manager said no problem so I ordered the big boy with fries. I know it's only a few dollars and a minor thing but they still charged me for an order of fries. I have been in the food industry and there's no way I would have done that. First, they served us raw food then I down-sized to a regular sandwich. I thought it was rude. read more

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if your a door dasher, don't accept orders from here. They wouldn't give me the food even with proof on my phone I was a door dasher, and had to cancel my order which dropped my rating from 100% to 83% since I'm fairly new. Not to mention the lady working was sitting in a booth not even working. Really disappointed. i went from making 25 an hour to half of that because of this lady. read more

Great place for a weekend brunch. U sit here relaxed eat all you can in the 'All You Can Eat Brunch!' I had been there for Easter brunch buffet and it was a hearty meal. Fish shrimps soups salads eggs fruits deserts all that I want for a relaxed weekend. Sure for another visit! read more

Sat for 10 minutes without anyone coming over to atleast take a drink order! There were 6 tables total so not busy! We walked out with some one saying "have a great evening!" I replied with it would have been if I could have been fed! read more

Alissa was the best waitress ever! We will definitely take a trip out here again! Food was good too! Clean bathrooms and dining area

Unsatisfied with service. Dishes were not cleared at a consistent pace. The French fries tasted like cardboard with canned chili on top. Pasta sauce was cold and had a jelly consistency. Overall disappointed considering I love Big Boy. read more

Our waiiter , Cole was great, spinach omelette could have used a little more spinach n feta, otherwise good breakfast. Loved the rye toast

First cruise in of 2017 Big Boy classic & fries, food was great as well as the service

Every time we visit family in the area we have to have Big Boy at least once. I'm a huge fan of Slim Jim with fries and a side salad with blue cheese dressing. If I get to eat there twice I usually go with the fish and chips. This visit was just as satisfying as always. The kids had pancakes and hotdogs and everybody else had sandwiches. Quick service, good food, good prices. And a classic car show as well. I wish we had Big Boy locally where we are now. read more

Went here for breakfast heading home from a weekend of camping, totally sunburned and sore as ever. The staff were really nice and felt bad for me lol. The food was pretty good too and it was super cheap! I would definitely come back here again! :) read more

Horrible! Sat there for 10 minutes before anyone came to the table, ordered fish buffet and slim jims- after slim jim came out noticed fish buffet doesn't even start for 20 minutes waitress said sorry thought it was already 5pm! Son ordered spaghetti and it tasted like it was out of a can. $50 poor service and quality. read more