Go early because they fill up fast. Especially during event weekends. Not sure about the dead of…read morewinter. Super friendly service. Brooke was our server and she had a delightful smile. I had the Mighty Mac Breakfast and hubby had the Biscuit and Gravy with Scrambled Eggs. The coffee was very good. Highly recommend stopping by when visiting the UP. They also have a small bakery that had a steady flow of patrons. The restaurant was open airy and bright.

I would've given this place five stars, but then I spoke to the manager…read more This is the best breakfast I have ever had. I was afraid the pancakes and french toast would be super sweet, but they weren't. The pancakes were fluffy and not too sweet. The toppings were well incorporated and not over powering. The French toast was perfectly cooked and not too big. The whipped cream was delicious and not overly sweet. I was afraid the coffee would be mediocre, but it was perfect. I wish I lived here so I could try more of the menu! Our server, Audley, was polite, understood the menu, and timely. It was the best breakfast I have ever had, so I wanted to make sure the staff knew what a great time I had. I asked to speak to the manager. Yelp is fine, but I strongly believe in paying compliments directly to those in charge. The manager could not have been less interested in talking to me. A middle aged, medium height, average sized, medium blonde haired woman with large earrings, anxious eyes, and a false smile... she was quick to come over and quick to ignore me. She made minimal eye contact, turned her body away from me, and proceeded to pick up plates before I had finished my sentence. She turned her body away before I was done speaking. As soon as she felt I had spoken long enough, she left. It was a strange experience for an otherwise pleasant meal. If I lived closer, I'd likely choose somewhere else for future breakfasts. When management isn't interested in doing their job, service tends to follow. It's too bad. If only she had managed to stand still, face me, and listen... I might have given this a five star review.

Great little diner. Breakfast was great and we got seated quick. Skip the Wild Blueberry wait time…read moreand check out Bentley's - the cinnamon rolls are awesome, french toast yummy too. Nice servers too.

Great food service makes me feel welcome will come again and food was good, Good Ambiance.read more

I ordered a burger with no bun. It came with a bun. I asked for the burger to be re made, as I am…read moreallergic to bread. The woman over the phone was annoyed (I understand it's annoying when the kitchen makes a mistake but that's bad customer service, and I left a tip) They gave me an unseasoned burger patty well done with fries as a result. I just spent 51$ getting 2 burgers and 2 teas, I can't even get toppings on my burger ? The fries are cardboard anyway. Do not eat here, huge waste of money. Very disappointed. Try the drive in & park a few miles up the road, way better service and food.

Must stop if you're in the area and looking for a perch meal. Their fish was perfectly breaded,…read moreseasoned, and good size. I just wish I ordered more. Plenty of beer options too! Bartender was really friendly and the food came out quick.

Enjoyed 2 meals here in late August. breakfast was sausage gravy and biscuits; very good, service…read morewas friendly, quick. there was a table of folks whose conversation i overheard a bit: apparently they come here regularly for breakfast or maybe just coffee and conversation. very homey. Also had their whitefish dinner (take-out): good sized piece of whitefish, perfectly cooked (broiled), with white baked potato, green beans (ddn't taste right, ddn't finish them), and the best tomato basil soup i've ever had! wish i'd bought a quart of it to bring home. again service was quick, friendly.

The food was delicious, fast, generous, and reasonably priced. I had a Breakfast Pasty with…read moresausage gravy, and a side of hash browns for under $11. The service was fast and friendly! The place was exceptionally clean. I will be back!

Great service, great food, many menu options, fun place and ambiance. We got there at 8:30 am on an…read moreAugust Sunday morning, were seated promptly for party of six, had our coffees and food as quickly as you would hope, and were out the door by 9:20. Place was packed by 9:15 am shortly before we left, so go a little earlier to beat the crowd!

On a Sunday morning in late August, we got lucky and got a table right away. Super friendly staff…read moreright off the bat. Well lit with kitschy decor-a mix of colorful murals and teapots (teapots are for sale), and other items, like puzzles and cute boxes. Uneven floors add to its charm. Menus are cute newspapers, with "articles" about the place and area in case you're interested. Nice coffee options, like espresso, cappuccino, and lattes, though we elected to have just regular coffee. Served hot with free refills, and choice of half & half or flavored creamers on the table. I ordered the biscuits & gravy with eggs and hash browns, while my husband ordered the lobster Benedict. Food came out relatively quickly and we were both pretty happy with our orders. We ordered extra crispy hash browns and they were the only item that fell short, not being really extra crispy. But they were good enough considering how good the rest of the food was. Our sever came by several times to check on us and give us coffee warm ups. Really just a great experience overall. Sometimes tourist town restaurants miss the mark, but Java Joe's isn't one of those. We loved it and are looking forward to coming back!

So spent five days in the area on both sides of the bridge and this was the absolute best meal I…read morehad... the server and the cook were both incredibly friendly, helpful and simply never stopped moving. Even though they seemed like the world is on fire they took time to check in on us. Problem was that once the food was dropped off(piping hot no less!) I simply didn't want to stop eating it as it was one of the best patty melts I've ever eaten. The chips were nicely seasoned, perfectly seasoned and delicious as well. Don't be afraid of the store layout inside as it's teeny tiny in there but seating was cozy once we got seated. This place has been around since 1954 slinging burgers... and it shows. Stop by and check them out if you're in the island. Thank me later.

Excellent place for breakfast. They were slammed when we got there with us taking the last 2 seats…read more It still only took us 20 minutes from arrival to paying the check. It was so fast! It's small in there but if you wait you'll get a seat quick. The chef was crazy fast on the grill and fun to watch. The waitresses were so friendly despite being busy, and the food tasted great. I would definitely go back here if we had more time on the island.

There's not much dancing at this Pink Pony [club], but it's fabulous nonetheless. Their whitefish…read moredip is served hot and bubbly with pita chips and is my favorite on the island. If you like a sweet adult beverage, you'll love it here - give the bananas foster martini a go or their classic espresso martini. You can't miss with the rum runner as well. As for entrees, all varieties of white fish are delish as is the mushroom risotto and steak. If you can sit outside, the patio is lovely, but the dining room also has a great view of the water. Of course, you can't miss the gift shop with everything pink and sparkly you could dream of. **If you're coming during boat race week, be warned that all drinks here will be served in plastic.

Everything. Waited to sit on the patio and then ordered a cucumber martini and the downstairs bar…read morewas unable to fill my request so I had to go back upstairs to the main bar and they happily prepared one for me. Our server was not in a good mood. We also ordered the short ribs and they were very over cooked and the meat was dry. Overall disappointed.

Stopped for lunch. Beef pasties with gravy for lunch. Natalee our server was friendly. Clean and…read morequaint place. Pasties were the best! I've come here for years on my way to the UP. I've never been disappointed. I always buy frozen to take home. They are well packaged for travel. Parking lot available with handicap.

Well this was a fun place. Each of us were served hot pasies and gravy. Not a fancy place but I'd…read moregive up fancy anyday for real food and this is real food. Staff was friendly and food was served quickly.

I have been here a numerous times and somehow have not written a review…read more With overdue the place needs a face lift outside and inside. The staff is great and very welcoming. The food is somewhat hit and miss White fish cakes are phenomenal perfectly crispy on the outside and flaky inside. Burger was huge but was ok needed some seasoning. Chefs white fish creation is definitely different but not bad by any means. Great view of the lake. May be some music in the background during lunch time would make this place a bit more lively.

Always enjoy stopping here on our way to Mackinac. Eat outside so you can enjoy the views of the…read moreMack Bridge and lake. Servers are polite and prompt. Food is average. Nothing to write home about. It's probably best for a quick bite at an affordable price.

Nice little grocery stop on the strip of Mackinac Island. In the back of the store they have a…read moreplace where you can place an order for some pizza, get some cappuccino, sandwiches, etc... There are no cars allowed on the strip.

What a cozy little market! This is the type of place where you'll find necessities and name-brand…read moreitems, but also local products, gourmet foods, produce (including rutabagas, for some reason), beer and liquor and wine, lots of snacks and candy, a frozen food section, and even a hot food area. Doud's is a small market, but it has lots of stuff. As far as I know, this is one of the only markets on Mackinac Island. There actually is another Doud's down Main Street toward the ferry area, but it's a smaller grab-and-go convenience store, mostly with snacks and coffee. My hotel was right across the street, so I bopped into Doud's a couple of times during my stay, to grab a bottle of wine (they have a decent selection of wine), some candy for my kids, and some fruit because I needed to eat something fresh. The store is tidy and everything is arranged nicely. They also have self-checkout kiosks, so you can get in and out quickly.