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Bode's is under new ownership. They have really put in a lot of effort to update the interior of the building. It is bright and well lit. We had the corned beef hash and the avocado toast. Both very tasty and large proportion. Extensive menu. Fresh ingredients. A great breakfast.
Review from 12/12/25 My buddy and I had visited Bode's near Downtown Plymouth for an early lunch. I ordered the French Dip, fries and a pop. My meal came out to be about $27 before tip. The French dip was just ok. The fries and homemade ranch (I love homemade ranch) were awesome. It was as a bit tight in there, as this was as the closing week. Subsequently, the restaurant has reopened under new management. The service was perfect. I don't feel that I the cost aligned with the quality/quantity of the food. I have no desire to return.
Bodes is back!!! Not all items on menu but still made me a caboose. Food was amazingly fresh and hot. Atmosphere is clean and comfortable. Can't wait to try the fish. Service was friendly and attentive. Great hometown feel. Thank you for bringing it back!
This was my first and last time at Bode's Corned Beef House and it was pretty darn good. It is sad that they will be closing after many years in the next 2 weeks. Please go and support the staff as they lose their jobs before the holidays. Our waitress was a sweet older lady, the one you look forward to in an old diner move. Of course I had to get their corned beef, since it is in the name. I ordered the eggs and corned beef with a side salad. The waitress whipped up a fresh batch of ranch dressing, just for us. My friend got the French dip, which looked awesome too. The restaurant itself looks like an old diner up front and a family restaurant in the back. It has an old school feel and the service to match. It is a shame that they are going away. Thank you Bode's.
First time here since the new owners and the remodel. It's beautiful inside! Looks great and very comfortable. Staff was super friendly and I felt welcome from the moment I walked in. Breakfast was amazing, we will definitely make this a regular rotation. I had the corned beef skillet, husband had corned beef and eggs.
Running errands nearby and realized I was hungry, so I searched near downtown Plymouth and found that there was an actual deli restaurant that escaped my knowledge for years. The place looks cute from the outside and the inside is quite antiquated in a charming way. I was surprised when I walked in and saw virtually nobody here except for one diner. I ordered a corned beef sandwich which came with chips and a pickle. In addition I asked for iced tea, bringing the total to $20 for everything (not bad for a sandwich shop these days). The corned beef was pretty much on par with other delis I've been to, so it didn't blow me away. But I was very satisfied with the meal overall and glad this place is not too far from me.
Difficult to give a rating. *The "box car" , see photos, was a traditional reuben subbing cole slaw for the sauerkraut. Usually restaurant chips aren't good, but these were. I would rate the food a four or five star. * Cheryl, the server was very attentive. * Downgrades are wooden unsealed , customer tables. Age of interior walls and windows not easy to keep spotless. If you have a pickup with the long bed, you will have a difficult time in the parking lot. Also, my pet peeve of having to pay with a QR code.
Great food and service. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The place is clean and inviting.
DO NOT PASS BY BODE'S! This place keeps up a Plymouth standard as a local hotspot with decades and decades of excellence, it's been rumored, in its specialty, corned beef. I've only ever had one meal here, this one, and the corned beef hash stands up to that reputation. The scrambled eggs were incredible as well! (The only thing that might better this restaurant is locally sourced jam and honey as well as caraway seeds in the rye bread but that's small-potatoes-type nitpicking.) Service: Excellent -- polite and quick! Liam did a great job. Ambience: Old time setting with fun kitsch posters and placards from the old days filling the walls and old-time restaurant furniture creates a comforting, fun ambiance of the 1950s. Food: Corned beef hash cannot be beat. I got the crispy edges, my girlfriend got the non-crispy version and both were excellent. Scrambled eggs with both Swiss and American cheese were perfect, the best I've ever had! Melty cheese making it moist and no chunks of cheese, and I've never had that in a scrambled egg dish in a restaurant. Can't wait to come again and enjoy other versions of the corned beef, especially the Reuben and perhaps even a corned beef or Reuben omelette.
2 months ago
Very happy Bode's reopened, but until the Poutine returns to the menu there can be no more 5-star reviews. Otherwise the people are lovely and it's a good (great if/when Poutine returns) to go. Did I mention the Poutine they used to have was wonderful? Please bring it back... leaving the previously taken picture of it attached so you know what it looks like Bode's. read more
New owner alert! It was my first time dining in since Bode's reopened with new owners. They did a great job of remodeling, removing the fried smell, and freshening up the space. The menu has a larger breakfast selection compared to the last menu. So exciting! Since we were here for lunch/dinner, we opted for lunch/dinner options. I ordered a tuna melt with tomatoes and fries. The tuna was so good! Love that they don't use too much mayo. Solid pieces of premium tuna! The only downside was the tuna was cold. There is an option to order it cold, but I was looking forward to a hot tuna melt. My husband ordered the box car - tanker size. Most sandwiches come in regular or tanker size. If you have a healthy appetite, the tanker is the perfect size. The box car comes with corned beef. I stole a bite, so good! He didn't opt for fries, so it came with chips. My mom got fish and chips. This is a good size portion! This meal comes with soup or salad, 3 pieces of fish, fries, and coleslaw. The coleslaw was on the watery, mayo side but everything else was great! We are so happy that Bode's is back! Probably some new restaurant kinks with the cold tuna and the coleslaw, but we will be back! read more
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5 days ago
Generous portion of legit crispy corned beef hash. It's a little light on potato balance but the quality of the beef makes up for it I added a side of bacon to it and my medium eggs Sourdough bread is large portion and toasted well SUPER FRIENDLY staff And if you need your coffee stirred or a massage Just wait for a train to pass by read more
23 days ago
Bode's is under new ownership. They have really put in a lot of effort to update the interior of the building. It is bright and well lit. We had the corned beef hash and the avocado toast. Both very tasty and large proportion. Extensive menu. Fresh ingredients. A great breakfast. read more
Review from 12/12/25 My buddy and I had visited Bode's near Downtown Plymouth for an early lunch. I ordered the French Dip, fries and a pop. My meal came out to be about $27 before tip. The French dip was just ok. The fries and homemade ranch (I love homemade ranch) were awesome. It was as a bit tight in there, as this was as the closing week. Subsequently, the restaurant has reopened under new management. The service was perfect. I don't feel that I the cost aligned with the quality/quantity of the food. I have no desire to return. read more
3 months ago
Bodes is back!!! Not all items on menu but still made me a caboose. Food was amazingly fresh and hot. Atmosphere is clean and comfortable. Can't wait to try the fish. Service was friendly and attentive. Great hometown feel. Thank you for bringing it back! read more
This was my first and last time at Bode's Corned Beef House and it was pretty darn good. It is sad that they will be closing after many years in the next 2 weeks. Please go and support the staff as they lose their jobs before the holidays. Our waitress was a sweet older lady, the one you look forward to in an old diner move. Of course I had to get their corned beef, since it is in the name. I ordered the eggs and corned beef with a side salad. The waitress whipped up a fresh batch of ranch dressing, just for us. My friend got the French dip, which looked awesome too. The restaurant itself looks like an old diner up front and a family restaurant in the back. It has an old school feel and the service to match. It is a shame that they are going away. Thank you Bode's. read more
1 month ago
First time here since the new owners and the remodel. It's beautiful inside! Looks great and very comfortable. Staff was super friendly and I felt welcome from the moment I walked in. Breakfast was amazing, we will definitely make this a regular rotation. I had the corned beef skillet, husband had corned beef and eggs. read more
2 months ago
Running errands nearby and realized I was hungry, so I searched near downtown Plymouth and found that there was an actual deli restaurant that escaped my knowledge for years. The place looks cute from the outside and the inside is quite antiquated in a charming way. I was surprised when I walked in and saw virtually nobody here except for one diner. I ordered a corned beef sandwich which came with chips and a pickle. In addition I asked for iced tea, bringing the total to $20 for everything (not bad for a sandwich shop these days). The corned beef was pretty much on par with other delis I've been to, so it didn't blow me away. But I was very satisfied with the meal overall and glad this place is not too far from me. read more
Difficult to give a rating. *The "box car" , see photos, was a traditional reuben subbing cole slaw for the sauerkraut. Usually restaurant chips aren't good, but these were. I would rate the food a four or five star. * Cheryl, the server was very attentive. * Downgrades are wooden unsealed , customer tables. Age of interior walls and windows not easy to keep spotless. If you have a pickup with the long bed, you will have a difficult time in the parking lot. Also, my pet peeve of having to pay with a QR code. read more
6 months ago
Great food and service. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The place is clean and inviting. read more
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DO NOT PASS BY BODE'S! This place keeps up a Plymouth standard as a local hotspot with decades and decades of excellence, it's been rumored, in its specialty, corned beef. I've only ever had one meal here, this one, and the corned beef hash stands up to that reputation. The scrambled eggs were incredible as well! (The only thing that might better this restaurant is locally sourced jam and honey as well as caraway seeds in the rye bread but that's small-potatoes-type nitpicking.) Service: Excellent -- polite and quick! Liam did a great job. Ambience: Old time setting with fun kitsch posters and placards from the old days filling the walls and old-time restaurant furniture creates a comforting, fun ambiance of the 1950s. Food: Corned beef hash cannot be beat. I got the crispy edges, my girlfriend got the non-crispy version and both were excellent. Scrambled eggs with both Swiss and American cheese were perfect, the best I've ever had! Melty cheese making it moist and no chunks of cheese, and I've never had that in a scrambled egg dish in a restaurant. Can't wait to come again and enjoy other versions of the corned beef, especially the Reuben and perhaps even a corned beef or Reuben omelette. read more
6 months ago
7 months ago
So glad Bodes has reopened under new ownership as of February 2026! The place has been updated and is now CLEAN and fresh. The food and service are excellent. Highly recommend a visit! The corned beef is out of this world. read more
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5 months ago
Our second visit, and they did not disappoint. From the fabulous waitress serving us, the other members of the staff interacting with our pup on the patio, to the absolutely fantastic food, this is a gem. Fiancé had the avo Bennie on multigrain bread, served with house potatoes, the bread was superb for this dish, and I had the corned beef and Swiss omelette served with crispy hash browns, both were superb. I also cheated breakfast with a bowl of the clam chowder, and it was great. Brought back memories of Cali Days in Pismo. Hit them up,you'll fell like a local immediately! read more
7 months ago
I've wanted to go to Bode's for years, and I finally got the chance. The restaurant is right by railroad tracks, adding charm to the old building. When Planet Fitness moved into a nearby building, they took over the entire parking lot. Bode's had an agreement with the previous owner to use the lot, but now there are signs everywhere saying, "Planet Fitness parking only. You will be towed." What a great neighbor. Bode's still has parking on the east side of their building and across the street. The atmosphere inside is very inviting and relaxed. It feels like you're having a meal at a friend's house with their mother cooking. It reminds me of a small-town Northern Michigan diner. I usually don't comment on the waitstaff, but I've never seen so many people in a restaurant stand around and do nothing. With the restaurant being very slow, it still took a long time to get a menu and even longer to get a glass of water. I ordered the Corn Beef sandwich, which comes in two sizes: Regular and the "Tanker." I ordered the "Tanker," expecting it to be epic in size. It cost $18. When I ordered it, I didn't notice the sandwich was only 9 oz. It came with a pickle and potato chips. When it arrived, I saw how small it was. Epic? Hardly. $18 for a sandwich? Seriously. I will say it was one of the best corn beef sandwiches I've ever had, but not worth $18. Will I go back to Bode's? I'd love to, but I can't afford their prices. read more
3 years ago
We come here every couple of weeks because my husband loves the Pastrami. I get various items- the Rueben wrap is one of my favorites over a traditional Reuben but love those too. The poutine here is good and done the way poutine should be with curds and gravy and that's it. Fish here is also done well and I like that you can specify the number of pieces I have yet to have a bad soup here but be warned if you are salt averse y pi I won't like it because every soup I have tried here is heavy handed with salt- I love my things on the saltier side and even for me sometimes it's noticeable that it's too salty. read more
11 months ago
6 months ago
What a great place this is. We trued the corn beef . Excellent onion rings snd tater tots. Only the service was better by Cheryl. Friendly, clean, large portions at reasonable prices, they do specials during each day of. Clam chowder soup, chicken and dumplings, cabbage and corn beef. Next time back we're gonna try the fish! Check them our in downtown Plymouth! Sorry about upside down menu pics read more
Food - 4 Service - 4 Ambiance - 4 The corned beef hash was really tasty. Cooked on a flat top which gives it a nice texture with some crunchy bits. My husband had the sliced corned beef and he said it was good, but he liked the hash better. The sourdough toast was amazing - wry fresh with a great chew. Two others each got egg western omelettes. Both noted that the ham in the omelettes was good. The biscuits and gravy were fine. Would definitely go back. read more
11 months ago
Restaurant dine-in options are still at 25% occupancy but I am doing take-out. We used to come in for lunch when we worked in the neighborhood but all of us have scattered to different offices in the area and to different regions of the country. When I walked in, there were large groups enjoying the last bites of a late brunch (doesn't a corned beef hash omelette sound good, right now), enjoying a burger, or waiting for pick-up at the bar. I had ordered the Box Car, named perhaps for the fact that the restaurant sits to the side of train tracks, a corned beef sandwich with Swiss cheese and slaw, served on grilled rye. In addition, I ordered a side of fries, for a perfect pairing. The sandwich was large and delicious, especially with the Thousand Island dressing. I should have taken a closer look at the menu - I can't believe I gave up an opportunity to order poutine. My order was at the bar (I was a tad late for pick-up despite my proximity to the restaurant) so I was in and out in no time. read more
This score is not based on the food or service - as those were fine. This score is based on the fact that the staff was very lax at wearing masks. Our waitress wore hers under her nose half of the time. An older guy with longer dyed black hair was sorta like a porter - did not seem him cook but was carryout things to different locations and crossed through dining room constantly - his mask was down below his chin. A younger waitress pulled her mask down when in kitchen area but pulled it back up to take food to customers. The cook generally always wore his but I saw it slipped down under his nose a few times. Not sure if it was owner or regular customer but a tall guy in his 30's (-ish) came in without a mask and everybody greeted him. As we were leaving, an older couple came in and only the guy was wearing a mask. Personally, I do wear a mask except when eating when out in public. I won't be back until the pandemic is under control. I won't even get carry out due to lax mask wearing here. If you care about staff wearing masks - skip this place Overall, it is a historic building that has not seen a remodel in many years - if older buildings are not your thing - skip this place. As for food - it was good! I had a burger and it was very juicy. Hubby got pastrami and really enjoyed that too. But, again, this place is a no-go at this point. read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
I visited Bodes for lunch today. Bodes is like a Mom and Pop diner and I just love the ambience. I ordered the Tuna Melt with Swiss cheese. It was very good but a little sweeter than I expected so I needed to salt it up a bit. Service was a little slow but I attribute that to staffing shortages as our waitress was working very hard. read more
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