[[HIGHLIGHT]]Nick, Natalie and the team have a great atmosphere, friendly service and fabulous menu.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Recommended!

My husband and I have been here twice and it's been perfect both times. We had the chicken and waffles and the classic boatman's breakfast. The chicken and waffles had a crispy fried egg on top that was so yummy. It also had a bourbon maple syrup that is so yummy and flavorful. The potato's are perfectly crispy and fluffy at the same time. Can't wait to go back! read more

Birch & Maple - Chicken & Waffles Boatman's Breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Frankfort, Michigan

I wish I had more pics for this one, Birch & Maple is an incredible Northern Michigan spot; their brunch is unmatched! Their service is so friendly and you truly feel taken care of and get some of those hometownesque vibes. Every dish here is fantastic and is a solid portion size! The chicken and waffles is one of my favorites, the chicken is perfectly crispy & the Bourbon Maple Toffee is a unique topping that makes this dish taste phenomenal! This is 100% a must visit Northern Michigan brunch stop! read more

Birch & Maple - Chicken & Waffles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Frankfort, Michigan

Great food and service. Engaging staff and great wine list. Try the bread from the appetizer list too. Outstanding!

Such a disappointment! I have eaten here at least 4 times and it's always been very good. Tonight I had their special- halibut ($48). It was very overcooked and dry. When I mentioned it to the server she said she thought it looked dry, too. She said she would mention it to the chef. No comp of any kind. Very expensive and disappointing meal. read more

Wonderful place. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere is warm and inviting.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The staff are wonderful too. Everyone I interacted with were helpful, friendly, accommodating. They seemed to really care about my experience at their restaurant. And then there was the good it is fresh, made from scratch, delicious! I ate there two if the three days I was in Frankfort. While I ate at 3 other places, one cdd was me close to the quality of food and service. If you're there for breakfast, take a leap of faith as it snd try the breakfast salad. Fabulous! I'll be back again next year! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Amazing place![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Was here for the Ironman and the host was a champ! We got the chicken and waffles and it might be the best CW I've ever had. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Clean place and a great vibe all around.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Make sure to make a reservation if you're here for an event though ;) read more

Birch & Maple - Chicken & Waffles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Frankfort, Michigan

I love Birch & Maple. Natalie changes up the menu frequently, adding new items now and then, featuring specials most of the time, and everything that comes out of the kitchen is delicious. We had the crostini appetizer, with the Hudson's salad and Asian chicken as our entrees, with a delicious bottle of wine that Nick recommended for us. It was a fabulous meal! read more

The vegetable omelette was fresh and absolutely delicious! We are from out of town and plan to come tomorrow before leave it was that good!

What a warm wonderful experience we had. Our server was great and the food was fabulous. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Our table was comfortable[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the atmosphere was very relaxed.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We ate there 3 times over a weekend visit to Frankfort. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]We enjoyed a quiet birthday dinner on a Sat evening.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Really cozy atmosphere and lovely servers.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The cheesy bread appetizer and crispy fried chicken were terrific! The cocktails were creative and tasty. read more

If you are looking for an upscale breakfast, Birch and Maple is the place. Great food and service.

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great view on the lake.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The Bloody Mary was delicious with an egg and chicken tender added. Lyndsey our server was very attentive and gave great suggestions. The food was mixed, club was rated a 3, tasty but not the best. The Burrito.Was not very tasty wouldn't order again, the Monti Cristo was the best of the three.. read more

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The best dinner option in Frankfort. Creative. Owned by a young local couple. Get a reservation early. You'll need it. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Birch and Maple is such a cute little spot.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They have a waitlist you can join online which is really nice because they are usually pretty busy. The food was delicious both times I've had brunch there. I would recommend if you are anywhere in the area! read more

Birch & Maple - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Frankfort, Michigan

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Both our food and our service were excellent. The breakfast salad is my favorite, my husband always orders the Strawberries and Cream French Toast, both are delicious . [[HIGHLIGHT]]The enclosed patio is pretty and comfortable.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The view of Betsy Bay is lovely too[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. Good coffee and homemade jams are an added bonus. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Birch and Maple is welcoming, cozy on a chilly day and immaculate.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great place, great food, great people.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Must go place we will enjoy many more times when in the area.

Birch & Maple is the best restaurant in Frankfort, MI. I struggled to find decent food during my visit to Frankfort during my visit but when I came across Birch & Maple I made sure to dine here two times in one day. Birch & Maple is a very popular place so I highly recommend making a reservation. I was able to make both of my reservations on the day of but it was a Sunday so I assume it was a slower day. They were still packed for a Sunday but I assume Friday and Saturday are their busier days. The staff was friendly during each of my visits. My waitress during my morning visit was very kind and helped us get our reservation for dinner when we ran into issues. The inside of the restaurant is large when you take into account the front sunroom space and the back area. I believe the front sunroom space is the more popular place to be seated because it faces the lake and it has a beautiful view. For breakfast I had the French Toast Monte Cristo, it was delicious. I couldn't get over how much flavor it had especially in comparison to all of the bland food I had at other places not even a block away. I was easily able to take half of the sandwich to-go. For dinner I had the Sweet Pepper Fried Chicken, which was also delicious. The dinner portion was large enough to ensure you have some to take home. I was given two large pieces of chicken along with a fair amount of mashed potatoes and veggies. I did like the blend of sweet and salty. read more

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Everything from the outdoor setup and decorating, to the indoor decor, to the food, to the staff and service is 100/10. We really enjoyed all of our food and it came out quickly. It was such a nice and inviting environment and everything tasted amazing. I cannot wait to come back here and try more! read more

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The Lump Crab cake and potato corn chowder were amazing! The salad was very so-so and I can't remember the name since it was definitely not memorable. They were short staffed so service was like the salad / not memorable. read more

Outstanding experiences here for both breakfast and dinner. The food is delicious! Must-tries: Crispy truffle shrooms and breakfast salad, but I am inclined to believe everything on the menu is 5 stars. Yum! read more

Birch & Maple has a great atmosphere. We visited for lunch on a Saturday and neither of us ordered what they are known for, the chicken and waffles, or the French toast. I originally ordered the Caesar wrap and had to return it because the chicken did not taste right. Ended up with the turkey club, which was fine, but nothing spectacular. I will say the poblano cheddar soup was great. I was a little disappointed after reading all of the reviews. read more

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The food at Birch and Maple was absolutely delicious. I can't recommend the Fried Chicken + Waffles enough... coming from the south where this dish is on every menu at every breakfast/brunch establishment... I can say this was the best chicken + waffles I have ever had, hands down. The bloody mary was very tasty, and my son loved the homemade sausage patties. I would highly recommend a reservation on the weekends (we waited a little over an hour for a table on Sunday morning.) Our waitress was friendly and quick to take our order. What a great brunch spot in a quaint, little town! read more

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Love this place! The food is always delicious and consistent in quality. Dan took care of us today and did an excellent job... very friendly and attentive to our needs. Thanks again Dan! Looking forward to our next visit read more

Best chicken and waffles I've had, ever. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Winter days not crowded (unlike summer).[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Waitstaff super friendly and professional - even when surprised by last-minute group of 15 showing up on a Thursday after skiing. read more

I had the breakfast salad and amazing chicken/egg Bloody Mary - get it spicy! Salad was slightly overdressed but still good! read more

Birch & Maple - Bloody Mary with fried chicken, egg and sidecar - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Frankfort, Michigan

Menu, Service, Cocktails among the best in Northern Michigan. Stop reading and just go there! read more

Birch & Maple - The BEST Old Fashioned - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Frankfort, Michigan

The food was so mouthwatering! The service was fantastic! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Loved the look of the restaurant, very welcoming and serene![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Awesome place service food location perfect get reservation or you may be out of luck sometimes[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] . They aim to please mike Pritchard read more

They have geat food and service. Very pleasant staff, good bar and convenient parking.

- Great/friendly service - Food had great flavors/presentation - Cozy atmosphere, warm bar, great view of the water - Highly recommend if you're in the area read more

Owner was throwing an absolute fit because an Ironman with 2000 participants impacted her business for the day. The reason she was so busy was the same reason she was being incredible rude to participants. Claimed they were slammed with reservations on a Sunday night. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Parking lot isn't half full.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I've yet to see someone walk in.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I would never spend money at a place with management like that. read more

Birch & Maple - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Frankfort, Michigan

This small restaurant nestled in the heart of Frankfort, MI has delicious food. We started with the Shrimp Ceviche which was light, flavorful and delicious! I had the Nashville Hot Chicken. Large portion of chicken that was spicy and mouthwatering! She had the halibut special...no complaints. The server in training (1st day) was shy however the lead server had a contagious smile which quelled all our concerns :) Highly recommend this quaint restaurant near Lake Michigan! Wish we took pics of the plates. Next time! read more

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The Walleye with special chutney main course was so delicious. The Ahi-Tuna was also amazingly delicious. Travis our New Wait Staff, completed the dinning experience with his knowledge and timing. Thank you Birch & Maple for another fantastic dinning experience. read more

Birch & Maple - Ahi Tuna - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Frankfort, Michigan

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Always GREAT FOOD (the fried chicken is amazing), friendly outstanding service in the [[HIGHLIGHT]]cozy atmosphere[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]!

A great place to eat. Plus, Nick the owner is fabulous. They bend over backwards to accommodate.

Breakfast. A true man's meal. A meal for the people. A meal by the people. This place was a nice lil fancy breakfast joint. Water was cold. Which is always appreciated. Service was great. Would definitely recommend to the homies. read more

Birch & Maple - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Frankfort, Michigan

We LOVED this place. I seriously can't say enough good things about it. We went twice while in Frankfort for a wedding. We typically don't go to the same restaurants twice while on a trip, but we got the boatman breakfast & monte cristo the first day, and it was so good we had to go back. Our first trip we sat inside the main restaurant and the overall ambiance was nice. We loved the birch wood accents and maple table tops. The bartender was very knowledgeable and made my husband two very well made drinks. The coffee was fresh and strong and delish. The monte cristo was exactly what my husband was craving, and the jam in it was home made and delicious. It's the same jam that came with the boatman and I wish I could buy a jar. My eggs were cooked well, but the star of the boatman was the potatoes. Crisp, flavorful, and addicting. On day 2 my husband got the boatman and I got chicken and waffles. This was sinfully delicious. The salted caramel sauce was to die for. This restaurant was exactly what we wanted it to be and we can't wait to go back! read more

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My cocktail and my husband's Rise and Shine were delicious and on the strong side. Our server was charming and courteous, and very open to answer questions or give details about the food. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This place has an upscale lodge vibe that I very much enjoyed.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I would definitely come back again! read more

Birch & Maple - Lost Love cocktail - Mezcal, Turmeric, Tangerine, and Ginger Delicious with the salt rim! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Frankfort, Michigan

Went to this neck of the woods on the spur of the moment. Frankfort is an ultra cute town and this place was one of the highest reviewed places in the area. There was an art fair happening when we stopped by so the this place had a long queue. We did stick it out and all the food on point. Good, but not great IMO, but still a great joint. We went during brunch, so the menu was a bit limited. The staff was also very pleasant and the cocktails were stiff. read more