One of my husband's favorite hobbies when we travel for work is to try pancakes at different…read morerestaurants. He is very particular about pancakes, and always gets them with blueberries. He said these are hands-down one of the two best restaurants for pancakes he has ever been to. (The other is in Washington DC). The Klompen cakes with blueberries were light, fluffy, and delicious. I even had half of one of his (he ordered three!) and was incredibly impressed. I got the veggie power blend skillet (sauce on the side) with two poached eggs. I only added salt and pepper, it did not even need the sauce that came with it, it was that good. The orange juice was truly fresh squeezed, the latte was good and the coffee was strong. Overall, an excellent experience. The only drawback to our breakfast experience was not being able to have real maple syrup with the pancakes. Kristin, a thoughtful and attentive server, explained that they used to have this as an option, but no longer do. We highly recommend if you are in the area!

I had the cinnamon roll pancakes and the Dutch strudel…read more The cinnamon roll pancake was excellent. Not too sweet, great texture, and a wonderful experience all around. The strudel was also excellent with a perfectly balanced gravy, well done potatoes, and eggs. The flavors and textures were perfect. The server was friendly and helpful and the atmosphere was average. Not bad average, just fine average. No complaints. Just a basic farm style diner vibe. I highly recommend this place.

They have the best cookies and bakery treats in west Michigan! I will be back for more! Stop by if…read moreyou're around!

This was a sweet find. The variety and freshness is on point. We will definitely be hitting this…read moreevery year.

The Carrot Cupcake was pretty good. The icing wasn't too sweet, and the cake was so (insert word…read morethat makes some people uncomfortable). It was such a good little cupcake. My favorite overall was the vanilla vanilla vegan cupcake no picture cause we ate it so fast. Love this place. 5/5 Food - loved it 5/5 Service - she was kind and helpful 5/5 Ambiance - clean,fun and spacious

The cakes are delicious, and I'd definitely come back for the quality of the desserts. I stopped in…read moreto grab a cake from the display, and the cake itself was excellent. Unfortunately, the customer service wasn't. There were three employees working--one younger woman and two older women. One of the older employees looked annoyed that she even had to help me. I had a couple of questions and made a quick call to my grandmother to confirm which flavor she wanted. When I returned to the counter, everyone ignored me for a few minutes until the younger employee finally came over to help. It made for a strange and unwelcoming experience. Overall, I'd return because the cakes are high quality and taste great, but I hope the customer service improves.

Did our wedding cake through Ryke's Bakery and it was great! We wanted a small cake that also stood…read moreout and looked amazing and Ryke's delivered just that! We were so happy with the outcome!

The donuts are soooo good! Top rack is $1.50 and bottom rack is $1.95 a piece. The bakery is very…read morespacious and full of temptation. I've only tried their donuts, but I plan to taste their cakes soon. Allow two days for cake orders, but more for special orders. I loved the ambience -- looks so relaxing. You can't beat the service; they are quick!

I have been going here for a very long time and would go every Friday when I could. The food here…read moreis amazing and I have never once had a problem. The tenders original are my go to but the chicken sand which I have heard is possibly even better. I always love the Dutch bakery vibes where you can see in the back and what the workers do. The workers themselves are very friendly and helpful. I always recommend this place for people traveling to Holland or grab a quick bite for lunch. They have bakery items of course and I have tried but their breakfast and lunch menu is my personal favorite.

I was looking for places to check out on my recent Holland adventure and this place intrigued me…read more.. because it's a bakery/cafe that has chicken tenders....!! I LOVE chicken tenders. I drove up and loved the spacious parking lot. Walking in, the bakery was well lit and clean, and a bit overwhelming. They had so many kinds of baked goods, including some Dutch specialties like banket. (I honestly have no idea what that is but I know it's a Dutch pastry.) You can order 2, 3, 5, or 12 tenders at a time, and you can get them as a combo (with fries and a drink) or just by themselves. I opted for two tenders, one plain and one with original dry rub which is kind of like a ranch flavor. I also ordered a Diet Coke. The food didn't take too long to come out, and the tenders were hefty and super crispy. I liked the dry rub, but I think I'd just go with plain next time because they have the most delicious honey mustard. The Diet Coke was also super crispy and this was such a nice snack. They also have a menu of breakfast options like egg sandwiches, bagels, avocado toast, etc. The lunch menu is rounded out with salads, sandwiches, and mac and cheese. If I lived nearby I think I'd be a regular here!

Cute cafe! Very diverse menu. You place your order at the counter and they'll call your name to…read morecome and get it. Heavily blueberry themed, as it's related to the blueberry farms up here. Reasonable prices for food and drinks as well. It can get REALLY busy though, so be patient. Especially busy in the morning on the weekend. It was fine during the daytime during the weekday. I bought some merch as well as food, including chocolate covered blueberries and a cute dog collar for my new puppy! (See picture). Got breakfast here twice and got the kids breakfast quesadilla, which was big enough for 2 people, in my opinion. Also got a blueberry crisp iced coffee and donuts and pastries for later definitely a must when in Holland

In the Dutch town of Holland, Michigan, there is a little café where the color blue feels less like…read morea shade and more like a way of life. Bowerman's on 8th is a love letter to the humble blueberry, written in the language of warm lattes, fresh pastries, and shelves overflowing with jars that seem to bottle summer itself. As someone with a dairy allergy, coffee shops can sometimes feel like places built for everyone else. But here there was kindness in the details--different milk options, thoughtful choices, and the feeling that everyone should be able to enjoy a good cup of coffee. Traveling from out of state, this was one of the places I circled on my map, hoping reality would match the stories. Somehow, it was even better. The blueberry latte was the kind of drink that slows time. Bright and refreshing, sweet without trying too hard, tasting like a morning walk through a Michigan orchard after the rain. Around me were cases filled with treats and shelves stacked with jams, syrups, and every blueberry creation imaginable, each one carrying a little piece of the region's soul. There is something beautiful about a place that chooses one simple thing and perfects it. Bowerman's does not merely sell coffee--it celebrates harvests, local traditions, and the quiet joy of gathering around a table. You leave with a warm cup in your hands, a bag of blueberry treasures under your arm and a feeling of satisfaction. Some places are worth the drive. Some are worth the hype. Bowerman's on 8th is both.

The plaza is tucked away a bit in the back, but it's worth the find! Marcia is a sweet lady who is…read morefriendly and super creative. I love the cake that we got for my dad's birthday. We took so many pictures because we thought it was so cute. She broke apart the pipe for the fisherman figure and found a black haired man. It's all in the details! The cakes are delioious and they are reasonably priced. My family loves to get our cakes from here. It's hard for me not to want to get additional baked goods from here!

I hope Creations by Marcia is closed so she cannot ruin anyone else's wedding. In July 2008 we…read moreordered a 5 tier "fake" cake with fondant on styrofoam forms with only the top layer being real cake for Bride and Groom to cut and keep. We then ordered 6 large sheet cakes to be cut and served to our 300 guests. Our caterer pointed out the cake was not deliverd yet, at 30 minutes before ceremony. We had to call to get the cake delivered and it was all wrong....it was a styrofoam cake with buttercream frosting that was melting off in the July heat at our outside garden wedding and reception. We were also shorted one entire sheet cake. We met with Marcia 3 times to get what we wanted and gave her pictures. Luckily, we also had Ben and Jerry's Ice cream serving at the reception and some guests only had ice cream and no cake because we were shorted one entire sheet cake. We specifially ordered fondant on the styrofoam display cake so it would not melt, my daughter burst into tears with she saw her buttercream icing melting and exposing the forms underneath. Our caterer and photographer tried to fix the appearance for pictures. We had to pay the entire $600 up front and when I tried to contact Marcia after the wedding, she would never take any of my numerous calls. No response from letter I wrote. I should have sued her!

5 STARS all the way around!!!! Awesome deli!! The young adults working in the deli are amazing! So…read moreconsiderate and friendly. I never feel as though the moment you walk away they're rolling their eyes. (That feeling you get around most people under 25) I have no idea how these owners were so fortunate to hire such a wonderful staff but keep it up!!! The meat is out of this world good!! We are part-time Hollanders, we'll never grill another Hoosier steak again! Weirsma is the best!!! Thank you!

Central Park Market is a wonderful, small, friendly, complete small grocer with fabulous meats,…read moredeli and fresh veggies & fruits, especially in season! They also carry wine, beer and alcohol. Also many hard to find vintage candies! An experience!

Fair warning, this place is not fancy at all, but honestly, it's donuts. Who cares if it's not…read morefancy. Delicious apple fritter and there were pink sprinkle doughnuts so my kids were happy. Asian owned. I don't know why, but Asians make the best fresh donuts. A place in Indianapolis called pana donut is Asian owned and has been voted best in the city several yrs running. What I think is adorable are all the cards and letters from locals. Shows that this place is part of the fabric of the local community and I'm sure popular with college students and staff. Yum!

No clue where all the good reviews are coming from. Tried them for the first time this morning and…read morethe donuts were close to awful. They had to have been at least one day old. Would not recommend and will not return.