Pro: Service, cleanliness, food quality Con: Pricey for breakfast. There are many restaurants with comparable offerings for several dollars cheaper in the area. read more

Phil is back Yippie,  brought a new name and marvelous food back.                         Flamingo Brunch House, nestled in Taylor, MI, is a cozy haven for breakfast and brunch enthusiasts. With a wide array of delectable dishes like California Club Wrap, Gyro Sandwich, and Patty Melt, this restaurant caters to all tastes. The charming decor, friendly service, and generous portions make every visit a delightful experience. Notable reviews applaud the exceptional food quality, attentive staff, and pleasant ambiance, solidifying Flamingo Brunch House as a must-visit dining destination. Whether you crave a satisfying burger, a flavorful wrap, or a comforting omelette, this establishment promises a memorable dining experience for every guest. Many long-time employees Venda and Mel, 35 year fantastic waitresses,  and customers have heard the great news of Phil buying the restaurant back.  In 2019 he sold it and had lost most of the regular customers,  terrible food will do this. We've been there twice in 9 days,  once we heard the news.  Full house on both visits of decades old customers who returned.  Had the loaded Waffle Fries outstanding,  Bowl of Potato Soup a real winner. The Big Man Breakfast all the Meats and 3 eggs,  a great price yummy .  Today Chorizo Chicken Patties and Eggs,  Omg delicious uniquely delicious.  She had a Double Patty Melt n Fries,  perfection grilled Rye Bread and Onions.  Phil sits at the front table,  since every customer stops to chat on the way out.  He's an absolutely famous restaurant owner Downriver,  never seen anything like it. You must say Hello to Phil on your visit,  he roams restaurant also greeting customers .  Note only open till 3pm everyday,  closed on Monday. #flamigobrunchhouse #brunch #taylormi #greatfood #philsback read more

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Had the berry pancakes, very good ,the strawberries were great and not the soggy ones from a can. Staff was very friendly. Owner came around and was very friendly with everyone. Very clean inside read more

Excellent food again now that Phil is back! Service is great! Me and my coworkers go to Flamingo at least once a week. read more

If you're looking for a good meal, and an owner who really cares about and appreciates his customers, this is the spot!! I couldn't be happier with the quality of the food and the generosity of the owner. Top notch! read more

Since the new owners took over the place, the hours are ridiculous. Go to caselli's or Leon's instead

Delicious food, affordable prices, fast and friendly service. A downriver staple to many.

The service is always amazing. The decorations that they have makes it feel like you're at a second home (like maybe a grandma's house), which makes the experience even better. Their Spinach and Feta omelete is to die for. It is my favorite breakfast food, and i have yet to find another place that makes it as good as them. They usually bring the food out really quick if it's not super busy. If you are looking for a new breakfast spot with well made food and great service, i definitely recommend Flamingo. read more

When you walk in you see all the older generation here and I have always said that if the older people are coming to an establishment that it HAS to be good because they do not put up with mid grade food and the colors in the restaurant are fabulous, it had a beach theme which was quite relaxing to see. So we sat right away and ordered coffee. The coffee is always good and fresh anywhere you go so we decided to order, the waitress was running around getting everyone's order, she was fast, friendly and a great server for every table. I ordered the Country Omelette & a half order of Biscuits & Gravy. The food came out exceptionally fast which is somewhat suspect but I have to say that the Country Omelette was VERY good, the cheese was very cheesy, the egg itself had a very good taste and the Gravy.... Oh my word, this gravy was off the chain, it did not taste canned it DEFINITELY tasted homemade, the biscuits did taste like they sat out a little too long and were a little hard but the taste of the gravy definitely did it some justice. Overall I have to say this is well worth it and maybe today just wasn't the best day for the biscuit but the gravy was AMAZING!! All the food was great, service was great and the ambience was awesome! To know that this is literally 5 blocks away from my house and I have never been here shows how much I pay attention to restaurants near me. Lol. Come here if you like Omelettes and gravy. read more

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I've been eating here for YEARS! Always delicious Super friendly staff that go above and beyond. My late love this fantastic restaurant. They have a huge menu with weekly specials. Definitely a spot to check out! Prices are fair and you get a lot of food. read more

Fabulous service! Barb was amazing. Great food! They got everything right for a large table.

My dad and I are here for the first time recently after wanting to try it for a while. We were not disappointed. He ordered the texas bacon cheeseburger with chili fries and it was perfectly cooked and the chili was delicious. I had the cuban sandwich and added honey mustard at our server Mindy's recommendation - excellent! The place is nicely decorated, welcoming, and very clean. The service was fast and friendly. We'll be going back! read more

Food is always good for the price. Good portion size as well. Lots of different options. The breakfast kids meal I get for my two year old is a great size. They also have a great Greek salad with really good greek dressing. read more

Our normal Sunday restaurant was closed, so we went here instead...and boy am I glad we did! Our waitress was Karen and she is absolutely fantastic! She is super sweet with a charming smile, quick with the food, and makes sure everything is exactly as requested! We ordered the banana nut pancakes and the steak and eggs. Karen came out with plates piled with generous and delicious portions of everything! Everything was prepared perfectly and neither of us could finish (as much as we wanted to)! read more

Went in for breakfast and was charged $7 for side 4 sausage links ! Will not return here that's just ridiculous

Always super friendly and fast service. I've never had a bad meal here either. Would recommend

I have coming to this restaurant for years and never had a bad experience until today. I asked for soup didn't get until I had to ask again . Ordered a wrap that was made wrong Ordered carry out biscuits and gravy with gravy on the side. Order comes and low and beyond what do I see but gravy on my biscuits. No toast or utensils with by other carry out order Will not be going back!!' HIGHLY DISAPPOINTED read more

Love the chopped seriloin dinner. And the service is always so pleasant. Been going to Flamingoes since it opened...and keep returning.

Wow is all I can say! The new owners are not keeping this place up like the old owner Phil. I've dined and picked up food multiple times and will never return. I e been a customer for over 15 years and now it's sad but I can't patronize this place anymore. The breaded pork tenderloin was awful, tough couldn't eat it. The bean soup was way too salty and tomatoey. Not like it used to be. I ordered two sides of chicken breasts which was not cooked and no seasoning at all awful and it was $8. The kids cheeseburger was raw inside I had to recook it all. read more

Used to be a regular here years ago when Phil was running it. Now with the new owners, this place has gone downhill bad. Food is nowhere near the quality that I was used to. Such a shame the new people ran it into the ground. This used to be a nice little restaurant with consistently good food. Now I'm doubting they stay open for much longer. read more

I love this ma & pa spot. The Owners are absolutely amazing and treats his staff wonderfully. They close around the holidays so the staff can "be with their families". That was refreshing, they actually care. Not to mention being regulars I've seen them run the register, seat patrons, cook and deliver food to tables. Hardworkers! Total respect. My Husband loves their fish and seasoned fries, I'm partial to their dumplings and stuffed cabbage myself and Turkey Noodle Soup. Their Omelets are also out of this world. You really can't get a bad meal here. The prices are reasonable, the food is plenty and delicious. The service is always top notch. What more could you ask for? read more

Flamingo Brunch House - Stuffed Cabbage is delicious and on special. - American Near Me - Taylor, Michigan

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Aww... The Flamingo I have some history here. I haven't been to this wonderful, little family owned gem in a while, not because of any negative reasons. I used to go almost weekly. This was my Grandma's favorite place. Our spot and weekly ritual. It is your typical diner with really good food. Breakfast being the star. Excellent omelettes, crispy hashbrows and fluffy golden pancakes. What's not to like. The lunch is also good. Great salads, l love the greek, plus some great homemade soups served with a nice bread basket. Service has always been good. The owner often there to check on guest. The decor is very cute, I love it. Tropical and beachy with you guessed it all kinds of flamingos everywhere which I love. Like I said I hadn't been here in a while. The main reason being it reminds me so much of my Gram. It makes me a little emotional. I however threw all caution to the wind Sunday morning and had a delightful breakfast, even if I did cry a little on my mushroom swiss omelette and hashbrowns. Here's to you Gram, I sure do love and miss you; ) read more

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This is a very cozy family restaurant. They have all the basics. I got blueberry pancakes which were nice with lots of large berries. The menu looked solid but nothing special. It was packed on a Friday morning but the service was excellent! read more

Great restaurant that's for sure. They have everything from breakfast to home cooked meals. The breakfast has fresh meat and is cooked to order. The dinners taste super fresh and I have yet had a bad meal from here. If your looking for a cheap meal and a high quality dish, this is the place to go. Enjoy! read more

Flamingo Brunch House - American Near Me - Taylor, Michigan

This used to be a great restaurant with decent food. Ordered the senior broiled pork chop with mashed potatoes, green beans & a salad. The salad was the only thing good. Server comes out with a different cut of pork chop as they were out of the broiled one. Very tough to chew & super thin. The mashed potatoes tasted instant & the green beans tasted like the frozen type. Even the bread which was always fresh was stale. Was going to order rice pudding because that was alway delicious but they were out of it. I won't be coming back. read more

A Different Place in a good way My visit was on a Thursday Morning at 8:30. I was greeted at the door which was held open for me by an exiting patron. I was given a choice of seating and asked if I would like coffee. It was pointed out that, along with the menu. That there are specials on a laminated card sitting on top of its' home, a round black wire condiment caddy. My waitress brought water along with my coffee. After perusing the colorful menu I selected a Western Omelet Breakfast Special. My omelet was a good size probably a three egg. It was cooked on a flat top grill evidenced by its' shape. The green peppers and onions were plentiful and it included cheese. That makes me smile. Everything is better with cheese. The fried potatoes were cut into slices rather then shredded. They were nice and evenly browned and crisp on the edges. No visible grease on them. I usually select grits vs. potatoes, which is an option here, but was a bit hungry this morning. The coffee was pretty good. Better than most not the least bit bitter. Wheat toast was evenly browned and lightly buttered. Atmosphere Flamingo Family Restaurant is located on Ecorse Road in Taylor Mi. There are plenty of four person booths along the outer wall and tables in the middle. The décor is wait for it....Flamingo oriented. It has bright pink and yellow walls with various flamingos and other artwork festooning the walls. The dining area is divided into two separate rooms which are joined by a large entrance and large windows decorated with pink flamingo art. The Neon Flamingo light is the icing on this colorful place. You won't forget this place anytime soon. It was very clean. Noise Level Quiet. Normal talking levels. Meal Western Omelet Breakfast Special $5.29. this includes the Omelet, Potatoes or Grits, and toast Coffee $1.99 Total $7.72 Wheelchair Access The restaurant is at street level, seating is at normal levels. Designated Handicap Parking is directly in front of the entrance. Slight ramp built into the blacktop. There are public restrooms. My Rating: 2 Stars Ratings range from zero to four stars. Zero is poor, One star, good. Two stars, very good. Three stars, excellent. Four stars, extraordinary (almost impossible to achieve) read more

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i had came into town to visit with my boyfriend went to this restaurant and i ordered the biscuits and gravy, my food was beyond cold the waitress didn't ask if everything was okay after realizing i wasn't eating, also got water to drink and my water had food floating around in it read more

This is a really solid Mom & Pop diner. -The Flamingo Salad comes on mixed greens which is pretty rare for salad at a diner in Taylor (In my opinion.) -The food seems pretty fresh (Awesome bread) and the portions are ample. -The staff is very competent and swift. They work as a team and the food usually comes out promptly. -Every time I have been there, it seems there is an abundance of people. Especially people who are enjoying their retirements (and they all seem to know each other.) -This only something I heard like thirdhand; I heard they treat their employees well and they have benefits, and PTO, etc... If that means anything to you. Overall, I'd say this place is a good value, consistent, and has that small town vibe that the elderly love. read more

Decided to try someplace different that has familly style food. I've passed by Flamingo Family Restaurant many many time on the way to work. The restaurant was clean and we were greated immediately by the owner and the waitress. The restaurant wasn't that busy at the time, so we were able to sit wherever we wanted. The menu has a vast selection of items. I settled for a cheeseburger and fries and my husband got the fish and shrimp platter with onion rings. He also got a side salad. The food came hot to the table and appeared to be nicely prepared. The burger patty could have been a little bigger/thicker. The bread and toppings overpowered the burger. The fries were crisp on the outside and had a nice texture; good flavor. My husband found the shrimp in his dish to be overcooked. He said they had a rubbery texture. He liked the fish, but there was only one piece and it wasn't that big. The onion rings were crisp and batter had good flavor. My husband commented that his side salad was fresh and the ranch dressing was homemade. Even though our meal was touch and go, we would still give the restaurant another shot. read more

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Very good and quick service the food has that home taste. The staff is very friendly. Cant recomend the Flamingo enough. Great find in Taylor Mi read more

This is my favorite place for breakfast. Great food, fast friendly service and great supporters of local activities. My husband and I are always greeted like family. Highly recommended!! read more

Flamingo Brunch House - Best breakfast in town!! - American Near Me - Taylor, Michigan

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Came for breakfast on a weekday morning, my waitress was attentive and polite. Food came out quick and tasted fresh. Good experience overall. read more

The decor has been outdated since Miami Vice got canceled. I'd review the food, but I never got to be seated. I was on the road for work, dressed well... shirt, tie, nice slacks and shoes. I could see it was busy, but there was no line. Since I was on the clock, I asked the lady at the door if there was much of a wait. She rudely told me I was not getting in, and pointed toward the door for me to leave. Not sure if she thought I was someone else or if she was just an idiot. I can't imagine an owner being OK with that kind of behavior, unless maybe she was the owner. Who cares. I wouldn't go back if they were serving free lobster dinners, and I would not recommend this rat hole to an enemy. read more

Visiting from Florida, and I mentioned to my friends I would like to eat some perch. They mentioned The Flamingo. So we pile in the car and ride over to this popular place in Taylor. We walk in and we seat ourselves. The waitresses worked as a team to get our drinks and appetizer. Which is their fresh baked bread. My buddy raved and I did try it. Nice soft white bread. The waitresses were great! Here in the great state of Michigan restaurants, I know you get a salad, soup, and a side with your entree. Lots of eats. So I order the perch with salad, bowl of navy bean soup with a baked potato. My buddy ordered the grouper he raved about. My perch was ok. The coating was sweet but not crunchy enough and too greasy. I still enjoyed it because its perch. Tartar was good. Overall, I like the local place with their flamingo decor, the food isn't bad, and the place was filled with many people who must agree. read more

I go here about twice a month with a woman I work for. She cannot get enough of this place. So, previous reviewers are right...the food is nothing to call home about. It's good and just like any other family restaurant you've been to. But, what sets this place apart is the service. Even when it's packed, your glass will always be full, your food will be hot, and your waitress won't rush you one bit. The owner is a really nice guy named Phil who makes his rounds amongst the tables when he's not helping out in the kitchen. It's a family oriented restaurant and it does get pretty busy around lunchtime, but it's the perfect "quick-stop" if you want decent food that isn't "fast food." The parking lot kind of sucks though. It's a one way in and one way out, but the actual space between the two rows of spots isn't that big. It just makes it inconvenient to back out of it to turn your car around to head around the back of the place to drive out. Oh and they close for 3 weeks every summer and are closed on Mondays. read more

Kitschy and friendly, with the Miami-from-the80s themed walls and a waitstaff who call you "honey." It's a great atmosphere to sit with friends and bask in the pink glory. The food is average. A varied menu, typical of family restaurants. But that's not the point. You never complain about your Grandma's food, do you? It's about the people you're with and the place you're at. read more

We've all been to family style restaurants before, and yes, they are all alike. They all look the same inside, they all taste the same, and we all get the same indigestion after we leave. I stepped into this place yesterday for lunch expecting more of the same, and felt like I had walked onto a scene from 'Grand Theft Auto: Vice City'. Everything is pink and green, with a few neon signs and 80's music in the background. What a cool touch! The place was packed and as Dave G said, they have all the basics on the menu. Nothing spectacular, but they get the job done. The wait staff is friendly and prompt and the glasses were always kept full. The food is also reasonably priced. Everything seemed pretty standard but I enjoyed the change of atmosphere. read more

Small restaurant with lots of charm! I have enjoyed breakfast a handful of times. Omelettes are great! My personal favorite is the Spinach and Feta. Fresh ingredients, fast service, good coffee and reasonable prices. Get sautéed onions in your hash browns! Yum! Parking can be tight on weekend mornings and there's not much of a waiting area. Definitely not a place that can easily accommodate large groups, but for quick breakfast with a friend-perfect!t read more

Flamingo Brunch House - Spinach and feta omelette with hash browns and sautéed onions. - American Near Me - Taylor, Michigan

This is a small family owned dinner. My recent visit I had a patty melt deluxe. The patty melt was very good, lightly grilled on rye bread, grilled onions and cheese. I have to say it was one of the best Patty melts I had. The fries were crispy and good. Coleslaw was tasty too. In the past I have had their breakfast. Very good a large portion. Prices are very reasonable. read more

Flamingo Brunch House - Patty melt deluxe with fries and coleslaw - American Near Me - Taylor, Michigan

Great place to get a turkey club I live it. My favorite get a nice ice tea to top it off so good for the day. read more

Flamingo Brunch House - Yummy tea with lemon - American Near Me - Taylor, Michigan