We were on a road trip from Chicago to Petoskey and before heading home needed a good hearty breakfast. My friend Jackie had never been to a Bob Evans and we don't have a location in Chicago and I told her she must try it. You can never go wrong with Bob Evans anytime of the day or night. We arrived and were seated immediately and our server was ready to take our order as soon as we sat. She was very friendly and our food came out very quickly. I ordered a cup of sausage gravy which is my personal favorite and the Everything Breakfast which has ham, sausage, bacon, eggs, cheese and vegetables. Jackie tried the Big Wrangler Breakfast with biscuits, sausage gravy, two eggs, cheddar cheese and green onions. Everything was superb and its just seems the portions are smaller than the last time I ate at Bob Evans in Steubenville OH a year ago where the services as as horrendous as the city. Our service and the speed of which were were able to eat made up for the size of the portions. Its just that way everywhere currently considering the economy. Jackie is now a new fan and I am a lifelong regular and former employee from the mid 1980's. read more

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UNDERSTAFFED! These poor girls are totally on the run. I suggested roller skates, but the dining room is carpeted. So the wait to be seated or for our food doesn't fall on the ladies. It's not entirely management's fault, either. They can't get workers. Same problem next door at Applebees. They're offering $17.00+ per hour and still they can't get anyone to bite. It was ten minutes before we sat and we only waited five minutes before meeting Trinity. Five minutes later we had drinks and only another ten for our food. Pretty damn impressive! Trinity had this habit of visiting the table every ten minutes and refilling water and tea glasses. The restaurant is also designed so that everything you could need is less than fifty steps away. Literally less than a minute. I had a senior citizen portion of Hot Turkey with mash and dressing. Add the buttered rolls and it was a pretty filling meal. It tasted fine and was incredibly reasonable. The few bites I had of Mrs. E's Grilled chicken dinner weren't very good. Dry and bland. Not even salt or pepper helped. Great price, though. Short staff also means bathrooms need attention. The service was so wonderful I can overlook that. 09/23 read more

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My wife and I brought our two grandsons in for a late breakfast. I don't remember the hostess' name, but she had a stocking cap on, it seemed like we were bothering her by wanting to eat there. We all heard her call one of her co-workers a name she shouldn't have, which wasn't good with the kids there. The food and service were good, except for her. read more

old lady at the counter must be racist or just a full time bitch. At least the manager seen here actions. Ask politely for a couple extra packets and insisted there is "1" in the bag. For 2 orders of hash browns? so I had to open up my bag and pull out the one and ask again politely and then she replies sure with over 20 packets in her hand. said no thank you and grab 2 as I made eye contact with the manager. I left questioning why did I leave a tip to be treated so unkind. Compliments to the cooks and management. Hopefully they can take care of this issue read more

Food was really good. the atmosphere was awesome. The steakhouse burger was delicious The french fries was good. Service was really fast and it was good. I would come back again read more

All of the food was delicious. The restaurant was quiet and clean. The staff was very friendly. Our waitress came to check in on us every 5-10 minutes it seemed like. She served my mother coffee a few times. They also had highchairs for customers with small children. I used one for my 1 year old. He enjoyed it. It seemed to be a little old and dirty but it was clean enough for him to sit in it. The service was fast, we didn't wait for our food that long. This place is great for family. We will definitely be going back. read more

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If you have all day, then this is your place. We've ate here before and food was ok. Last time we went, no one acknowledged us for 5 minutes, when someone finally did, they said it'd be a few more minutes with no apologies. 10 more minutes and no updated, we left. read more

Dusty Dirty Understaffed Plan on spending some time here while they try to wait on you with their limited staff maybe if they pay more they'll get more people to work otherwise food is OK. Coffee was good. Try something once then move on it's a chain and it's a franchise read more

Excellent breakfast, friendly and professional staff. After a week long trip north of Petoskey, MI where literally every meal cost us north of $40-$45, was nice to eat a hearty breakfast for nearly $30 for all three of us. Everything was cooked perfectly and delicious, and the restaurant was extremely clean and well maintained. read more

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We order pickup from here pretty often. Tonight, the app allowed me to order to pickup today, but popped the pickup time to tomorrow morning. I called and the person who answered the phone (name began with a W) was a little bit of an asshole. I started telling him what happened and he, very bitchily, said "THAT'S BECAUSE WE'RE CLOSED." I was still polite and asked if he could cancel the order for me. It sounded like he dropped the phone and then another person, who I assumed was a manager, named John picked up. I told him what happened with Mr. W and he gave me an "Oh I'm sorry." One of the most fake that I've ever heard. He said he canceled it for me and we were good. I know that businesses are having a tough time right now. It isn't their fault that the app screwed up & I definately wasn't angry about it. Stuff happens, but if this is the attitude that W is giving now when it's still cold, wait till the summer Karens get here. I promise that they all will be angry and rude. read more

Service has really been awful and extremely slow each of the times that I've been to this establishment. It doesn't matter how slow they are, it still takes an absurd amount of time. The food is mediocre and leaves something to be desired when you look at the price and time spent just to receive your plate. read more

People were disgusting food was cold not a pleasant place . The person was coughing and her husband stood up and spit on the floor. The people behind us were coughing . The serves were dropping the own food . That was the Bob Evan's been to them since I was little hope I don't get covid ! read more

Came here for breakfast the food was overall good but the waitress there messed up my drink and gave me unsweetened tea instead of sweet tea and they said they accepted Apple Pay when I went up to pay they said they didn't accept it absolutely ridiculous the service is horrible the food is good though I do not recommend coming here if service is everything to you. read more

I was just at Bob Evan in Petoskey Mi Bear Creek location. I had to wait due to the cashier telling customers how horrible the manager was. I told her that was very unprofessional. She never apologized or wished me a good day read more

We've not eaten at this restaurant for several years because the food and service had become SO bad back in the mid twenty teens. Today is Mother's Day and God blessed me with sons who can't cook. We decided to give Bob Evans another try and put their carry out to the test. I am thrilled to report they knocked it out of the park! We had five people to feed and did so without a single complaint! Now that's saying something! We're 15 minutes from the restaurant and the food was still warm when we got it here. We ordered it last night for a 10am pickup and we did so with no waiting!! In this post Covid age we're living in, it's great to be able to give a great review for outstanding food AND service!! Now! What will we order from Bob Evans for lunch because this momma ain't cookin' today! read more

This is pathetic. Walked in an hour before they closed and the wait staff was arguing about not wanting to wait on people. The lady at the register doesn't handle stress well. Tension is thick here. If you cannot have people serve customers, don't open your restaurant. We get you are understaffed, fix it. It has been this way for a long time. Asking customers to be patient longer is not acceptable. Crappy restaurant!!!!! Had to ask 5 times for drink refills and for banana bread. And the banana bread was a disaster. The worst part was there was a manager in the restaurant ( big hefty guy) and didn't even come out to help his staff. Sad. I have NEVER been in a restaurant so poorly in my life. Apparently Bob sold the farm! read more

We had a very interesting meal here. We stopped in while traveling to have a relaxing meal. First let me say the meal was prepared perfectly. All 4 dinners were very good. Service was a little slow but I'll explain that. We all know it's hard to find good restaurant help right now. It seems they are all having trouble. We were greeted and seated right away. A waiter came up and took our drink orders. Shortly after that he came back and announced that he had just given his 2 week notice but he was happy to serve us. He took our drink orders and then came back with the drinks, took our food orders and announced he leaving as soon as he served our food. He was announcing this to his whole section. There were ony about 3 tables. Then we sat and waited. Nothing. He left! He walked right out in the middle of serving 3 tables of people. The cashier and manager promptly stepped in and delivered our food. Fixed the mistakes. And finished serving us. They handled it beautifully until we got to the register and the girl proceeds to tell us her side of the story. We get to the car and all four of us crack up laughing. Our day had been going pretty badly but this just topped it all off. As we left we noticed a sign on the door that they closed the dining room due to staffing issues. I wish them luck in finding better employees. The restaurant was small but it was clean and the food was perfect. The entertainment was the best we had all week. read more

Ee got seated with only 3 couples that have been look like they have already been served.Took us 20 min of sitting there with no waters to relize that there Dusty Lights Above the the table wasn't worthy to be there any more.APPLEBEES HERE WE COME ! read more

Went to Petoskey for a soccer tournament, stopped here to eat twice. Best Bob Evans I've been to since 2009. Incredible service. Highly recommend to all of those Bob Evans enthusiasts around northern Michigan. read more

You can't beat this place for breakfast or lunch but they need to bring back their chicken pot pie - it was my "go to" for supper!!

Food was hot and fresh. Nice place. Parking outside easily accessible. In downtown.

I think this restaurant did a good job with the service especially because we are going through a pandemic and social distancing. Our waitress was really nice although I don't remember her name. Our food was really tasty and they came at a timely manner. If I were to visit this place again I would definitely go back to the Bob Evans there. It was clean the bathroom was really clean and that was some thing that I noticed that was really good. And I love that they had souvenir that you could buy at the front. read more

Not very efficiently run. We were told 10-15 minute wait, but waited closer to 30. Told we could sit on the benches and wait but multiple people sat there with zero cleaning occurring so we passed. Not that busy, but they had half a dozen tables waiting to be bussed most of that time. One server walked by a half bussed table at least 10 times before she decided to finish it. At peak of breakfast they ran out of banana bread and we were told it will be "a couple hours" until they have more, again a management issue. A server, not ours, apologized for the inefficiency. We have been to many restaurants during Covid and this one was one of the most disappointing. On the good side, the food was excellent. read more

Came in on a Monday night at about 7:45pm (they close at 9). The first girl behind the counter asked if I was there for carry out with a hopeful tone in her voice. I said no I would like to be seated please. She immediately turned around and asked two other servers to seat me. One of them did. I ordered soup, country fried steak with mashed potatoes, coleslaw & a cookie as well as a coke. The soup had scallions on it....I wasn't asked if I wanted them. I ate them but was just surprised the soup came that way. The rest of the dinner arrived before I was halfway done with the soup so it got cold. I had to ask for a refill on my coke. The rolls were never brought out. Overall I felt as tho the staff wanted to be able to close early or something. Pretty disappointed in the experience. read more

We've been in here a few times during Covid generally they do a good job. Today we were in after 15 min wait. Ordered coffee and tea and food. Waited another 30 min never got offered more coffee. Asked for coffee and cream waited another 10 min for cream still no food. Guests who arrived after us were eating. We asked our absent inattentive waitress to check on our food she got upset when we asked her to and said she was very busy. Finally got food without complete food order. At that point wasn't hungry. Waitress was rude and non apologetic for our wait and service. read more

Usually good food and decent service. Today waited 30 minutes for the hostess to clean tables, answer the phone, collect the money and tell people it would be 5-10 minutes. Radically understaffed. read more

Typical Bob Evans food quality. Server was friendly and accommodating. Nice stop for a quick and cheap breakfast.

Great wait staff and clean restrooms. Food is served hot and tasted good. Nice place to meet with friends or family. read more

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My wife ordered breakfast to go while I was at Home Depot. Not knowing what she ordered I assumed it was all in the bag when we picked it up. When I got home she discovered several missing items. She called and they offered her a refund for the missing items. No apologies. The eggs were undercooked as well. I fed them to my dogs. Never ordering carry out nor will we eat there again. read more

Came her after work for a decent lunch heard it was great. Was never asked how I wanted my burger cooked my husband's was underdone he also was never asked how his egg was to be cooked on his burger and it was over hard. and I asked for mayo instead of A1 on my steakhouse burger and didn't get it. Also we ADDED sides of Mac n cheese to our meals and they were substituted for our fries so we had to ask for our fries that should have come with our burgers. The buns were soaked in grease to the point they were mushy. Needless to say when we finally got our whole order we asked for boxes and the bill and left. Probably won't be back read more

Waite staff poorly dressed. Hostess standing there biting fingernails. Omelet was like a thin egg crepe rolled around warm cheese and tomato's. Tasteless. Hash browns were dry and stale. Thimble of syrup. Just a bad experience for $38. two people. read more

Priced right, good quality food, decent service. I feel this can be said of most Bob Evans restaurants. We had the country fried steak and a chicken and noodles dinners. Both served promptly, hot, and very good. My only real downfall with this restaurant seems to be management. Things here just don't seem to flow as easily as they should. But ok. read more

Great food and service, one of my favorite restaurants. We visit about once a week, my favorite is the grilled chicken salad, delicious. Our server Aisha was extremely helpful and friendly, we'll return. read more

The best Bob Evans I've been to in a long time. The wait staff was friendly, the food was hot and delicious. What more could you ask for?

This place is just excellent!! My husband & I have been here 3 times when we go to Petoskey. The food is always hot, fresh & delicious & we are never ever disappointed... Especially with the Mac n cheese. Our waitress was very friendly & came back to the table to check in just the right amount of times without being annoying. Excellent choice for breakfast, lunch or dinner! read more

I love the food at Bob Evan's. The staff is friendly and outgoing. I always seem to get the same thing, which includes their yummy rolls. I could eat those rolls as a meal all on its own. And the peanut butter cake is so decadent and yummy. It is a party in my mouth. read more

Absolutely LOVE! Excellent prices. We've been going here for almost over a year now, at least once a week and I don't think we will ever stop. They had a really delicious spinach bacon biscuit bowl that unfortunately discontinued and that's coming from a girl who doesn't like any of the three main ingredient in that dish! It was the best! Now they have an egg skillet that is just as awesome! The crepes are very very good and filling for there size. I don't like shrimp at many restaurants but Bob Evans cooks it SO Good! I love it and they love us. read more

Server, Brandy H., was excellent. She's professional, welcoming , knowledgeable, informative, no pressure, attentive and provided a comfortable tempo to the service. Food was good. Minus some management level attention to details (dust accumulation overhead, wobbly tables, traces of dried food on various surfaces, and maybe some frontline grooming standard enforcement) the service was good. Brandy H gets a 5, plus 1. . I'll be back. Oh, had the cranberry, pecan chicken salad and veg soup for lunch. Very good. read more

My grandparents took me here bringing my hopes up, over hyping this place and what not. This place is OKAY. Not the best food every neither the worst food ever. This place is an equivilant to Denny's. I'm not sure if there's a Denny's in Michigan but this is what it reminded me of. This place is somewhere I'd go if all my first options didn't went well. I was very eerie on getting a steak here because like I said this place reminds me of Denny's. I ordered a burger and fries. Burger was good, average. Fries however were very plain, nothing special. The fries are similar of how I would make some at home. So food was okay. The environment was okay. The hospitality was eh. No enthusiasm or emotion from our waitress, made me feel a bit uncomfortable. At least she wasn't rude. The other woman who sat us with the colored hair was the same way. Very monotone but also not rude. She did seem a bit unpatient because my grandmother was unaware of how to swipe. Overall this place is okay. I don't know if I'd really come back here because it didn't wow me. This is just an average star rating review I guess. read more

Great customer service. Very friendly. Even though it's a chain restaurant, love the unique items on the menu like candied bacon and lemonade bread. read more