such a cute little breakfast spot, reminds me of my small hometown inside, cute decor and feels like home. the staff is so nice and welcoming. the eggs benedict was very good, flavorful and buttery sauce. the waffle was amazing very fluffy. overall would come here again read more

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Food and service is wonderful. We always have had good luck there. Unfortunately, her prices were raised substantially so we haven't been there now in a couple years read more

We went to Lunch and order their chicken strips. They were overdone. There wasn't any dipping sauce, luckily I had ordered a side salad which came with prepackaged dressings. We got tater tots, hard to ruin them, and was ok. The service was good. Also everyone around us was getting breakfast, and looked better than our "Lunch" read more

Oh the staff here is so warm and welcoming. We came early in the morning and you can tell they have lots of regulars. My boys were very impressed with the bacon lol crispy and thick they loved it! I had the eggs Benedict and it was creamy and delicious. Love all the wood and fireplace it is the perfect up North local eatery! They noticed our southern accent and we are from Missouri lol read more

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We had breakfast here. I opted for an early bird special of pancakes with two eggs, and husband had the classic. My pancakes weren't as light and fluffy as I like them but they were still good. Syrup was served warm which I love. Over easy eggs were cooked to perfection. The place was full of regulars, most eating alone. One table of regulars was quite boisterous. Service was excellent. Great breakfast stop. Park in the back. read more

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The staff here was very friendly and welcoming, and the service was really good, but the food was mediocre at best.

Dotties delivered in everyway ! Great food,service and and a nice atmosphere! We will be back. Kevin C.

Great little cafe!!! Good food. Fast service!!! Very homey and small town vibe! Very friendly staff

Stopped in this morning to pick up a couple breakfasts to go - everything omelets with side of hashbrowns, French toast, and bacon. Everything was delicious., except the cheese in the omelet tasted like Velveeta instead of real cheese, so minus one star. read more

Dottie's Hometown Cafe - people sitting at tables - Diners Near Me - Grand Rapids, Minnesota

The locals hometown diner with lots of things made from scratch. North woods canine theme with parking in the back.

Decent food with the slowest service I've ever experienced. The wait staff was on top of it, didn't see an issue there. It's seems like the kitchen needs to get it together read more

Food was great! Friendly! Service phenomenal! Waitress Misty even better! Great place!

Good experience! Friendly staff and good hometown food. Chicken salad sandwich hit the spot!

Dottie's is an excellence choice for breakfast. The front desk person at our hotel told us that Dottie's is the best place in town for breakfast. So off we went to Dottie's! And they didn't disappoint. Four of us all had different breakfasts. I tried a taste of everyone's food and it was all good. My father's giant pancake was pretty cool! My wife also tried the pudding cake because it's made in-house -- it was incredible -- rich & sweet & flavorful! The service was also good. The restaurant itself is quite large and it has a warm, homey, northern cabin type feel to it. They have a bunch of framed nature prints for sale throughout. Some are displayed on the wall and others are stacked up in front so you can flip through them and check them all out. Most people enter through the back door. The front door is open...but there's no parking in the front and there are 4 lanes of traffic. Almost everyone parks in back where there's a huge parking lot. Thanks, we'll be back next time to try lunch! -Daddy Maxx Retro read more

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The food took too long and had no flavor the only good thing we had was the susage patties

Excellent breakfast place. Delicious food with reasonable prices. Great local spot!

Have only been here a few times, food is great and service is excellent. But you honestly need to change the grease in the fryers. It made the fries and tots taste like old grease. read more

Food is always great. Cleanliness not so much. A bit of disrepair, but staff is very friendly.

Love eating here for breakfast when we're in town. If you're looking for a home cooking diner-this is your place! Love their French toast, waffles, and pancakes, but they're Classic breakfast is always a win too! Definitely take a cinnamon roll to go especially if they're fresh out of the oven! read more

It was amazing the food is so good and a fantastic atmosphere for a small town diner try the stuffed hash browns there

This place is a gem - the breakfast is sooooo good - wish they were open thru dinner though . I think they'd make more money as well . Everyone has always been nice & helpful . read more

Great food and service! Eggs Benedict with sausage and sausage gravy, pancakes. Took a cinnamon roll to go!! Would come back for sure!

my uncle poop their he raicts die die and i will be there for happy vvbkehbo butt popo read more

We stopped for mid-morning breakfast on a summer Saturday. The place was nearly full. Service was attentive and friendly despite the rush. My coffee cup never got below half full. Food took a little longer than expected. The waitress kept us updated and we saw the staff was doing a good job serving and clearing tables. Food was good. Not gourmet but what you'd expect in a cafe. But my daughter's biscuits and gravy was as good as we've ever had anywhere. Big portions. Only one of us could finish our meals. We'll eat here again. read more

Went to Dottie's for the Fri. night all-you-can-eat Walleye while on vacation near Grand Rapids. Judging by the high percentage of apparent "locals" dining there (based on fact that many people knew each other and the wait staff), it's a small-town favorite. We were impressed -- here's why: (1) Walleye was delicious, and we tried both the fried and grilled. I had the grilled and, though I was coveting my husband's fried filets while simultaneously feeling good about saving the calories, both versions were very good and fresh tasting. (There's walleye in probably every lake in the area.) Nice to have the choice, which is rare for a Fri. night fish special. (2) Service was quick and very friendly. Nothing lacking, and felt almost like having dinner in a friend's home. (3) Atmosphere was quaint and cabin/diner style -- just like one might expect in an old city where logging was the leading industry in the early 1900s. (4) Delicious homemade desserts, and a large selection including several pies. Dottie's exterior is not impressive, hence our passing it by and passing it up several times throughout our week's stay... until I picked up a menu/brochure in the local bait shop and saw all they had to offer. At this time (maybe always?), the restaurant is open for breakfast and lunch only except on Fridays, when they have the fish special. The menu is extensive, and we would've returned had we not visited on our last night in town. read more

Stopped here with the kids while on vacation. We both ordered burgers upon the suggestion of the server. She made it s point to mention the meat is locally sourced and not frozen. They were really delicious and clearly fresh. Super sweet staff and clean space. read more

Coming into town on a cold, rainy day, I wanted a good home cooked meal. I stopped at Dottie's and wasn't disappointed. Servers are pleasant and attentive. Good is an understatement for the chicken and rice soup. Also ordered a hot turkey sandwich with mashed potatoes. Really wonderful! If your in town, don't miss it!! read more

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Visiting town, looking for a home cooked breakfast. Found this nondescript restaurant and realized that this is where the locals go. The decor is old and neglected,but the food is scratch made and the portions are huge. Our table ordered a mix of savory and sweet and everyone left happy and full. We didn't get a chance to eat other meals at Dotties, but we would definately recommend it for breakfast! read more

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Did the All-You-Can-Eat-Walleye last time I was in town. Nothing beats walleye in my book. Nothing. Great service, price, and atmosphere.

I really hate to do this to a local restaurant, but my experience here was one of the absolute worst I have ever had in ANY restaurant I have dined in. We went here for breakfast and the place was quite busy... a good sign right? We ordered coffee and our meals. Then we waited... and waited, and waited and waited and waited... seriously it was that long. Actually we never got our food after waiting 45 minutes. We paid for the coffee we got (and drank about 4 cups each). The wait staff just kept saying "it's really busy today"... no offers for anything to help make our horrible experience better, just a monotone poor excuse. It was pancakes, eggs, bacon and some french toast. I don't care how busy it is, if you are not able to serve the breakfast crowd that you seat then don't allow that many people in the door. That order should not take that long and when your customers are displeased and still waiting for a simple order there should have been more done about it. We will never return here... ever. read more

This used to be a great place to go and eat particularly with the kids. The past few times we've been there the food has been just gross. The service has been extremely slow and once we left because no one served us for 20 minutes. Not even drinks. Sadly we won't be returning to this local establishment. read more

Wish I could give no stars absolutely terrible I ordered a Reuben got one piece of meat chopped up in the whole thing the waitress was so incredibly rude rolling her eyes at me saying that's how they make it. Just a terrible experience food took forever I've never had such shitty service when I'm being polite and nice about the situation . I well never be back. read more

Dottie's is by far the best breakfast place in town, especially if what you're looking for is a classic, down home Northern MN breakfast. As a super early riser I also love that they serve lunch meals during the hours most place around town only serve breakfast. The servers here are always pleasant, busy, but willing to check on their tables regularly without being overbearing. Parking can be meh, but there's plenty of street parking if the lot is tight. read more

went here with my boyfriend for the first time, but he grew up in this little Cafe. we went to have breakfast, but my boyfriend isn't much of a breakfast guy so of course he chose to get a burger & fries at 8 in the morning (who does that??). I was very surprised to hear that you could get anything on their menu from breakfast to dinner at any time of day. such a cute place and lots of seating. I got a steak burger with eggs, toast, & hashbrowns and everything was phenomenal. felt very comfortable and the waitress was delightful. We will be back of course! read more

Very good food and my best friend works here! Their cinnamon rolls are delicious and huge, the size of a small loaf of bread! Nice homey atmosphere. read more

We came at 2pm on a Saturday after the morning rush. Long story short, food was great and the service was great. We're planning on coming back tomorrow. read more

Great food, good value. My boss always wants to go there for the meat loaf. Good stuff!

Great food and service! Staff are attentive but don't hover. Food is delicious, especially the stuffed hashbrowns, definitely recommend!

This used to be a great place to eat and good service. Don't know what has happened accept they have a new manager that just doesn't care about service or quality of food. I wouldn't even rate this as a one star. Don't waste your time or money on this place you will be very disappointed. read more

Wow great service. My husband had the all you can eat walleye and he loved it. I had the butterfly shrimp. Big pieces lots of food for the money. I'd go back read more