The Jolly Inn is exactly the kind of place you hope to find when passing through a small town -- friendly faces, a warm atmosphere, and food that makes you feel at home. The service was excellent; everyone was welcoming, and you could tell this is a favorite hangout for locals. We ordered a pasty with gravy and loaded fries -- not exactly health food, but oh, was it worth it! Everything was hot, flavorful, and cooked just right. The pasty was hearty and satisfying, and the loaded fries were indulgent in all the best ways. If you're looking for a spot with a true small-town vibe, great service, and tasty comfort food, The Jolly Inn is a must-stop. read more

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Stopped her for Breakfast this morning. Really Excellent and delicious diner food at what is commonly and currently a fair price, good size portions, and friendly servers. Nice Upper Peninsula old time restaurant and bar. Definitely would eat here again. read more

Jolly Inn - Building - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Germfask, Michigan

Wondering what took us so long to eat here. Great food & casual pub/grill atmosphere. Spouse had a tasty mushroom/Swiss burger; I had a grilled chicken bacon Swiss sandwich on marbled rye. Both excellent. Even got a sample of the "crack chicken" soup- phenomenal Reasonably priced. Busy place. Now go have lunch at Jolly's read more

Stopped here for an early dinner. The server was courteous and helpful and the food came out promptly. 2 of us had the perch basket, which was delicious. The good sized filets of fish were lightly breaded and seasoned, and cooked perfectly. Fries were also crispy but not overcooked. Our third had a pasty, which was huge and tasty, although we thought there should have been some rutabaga or turnips in it. There were large chunks of potato, but would have liked more veggies. She took 1/2 home, and our server broughtIa lot of extra gravy for her. We would definitely come back when in the area. read more

Big A$$ Pancake Indeed! Partner and I were touring 's Upper Peninsula for our 40th anniversary. Drove to Getmfask to hit the Jolly Inn (a bar & grill) for breakfast--great choice! Great service, delicious food, perfect up north atmosphere. Partner ordered the blueberry "Big Ass Pancake". Boy was that aptly named!! About 14" in diameter and delicious. No, he couldn't finish it; yes, he wished he could. I ordered 2 eggs hash browns and toast with black tea. More than I could finish, but cooked just right. Would I come here again? You betcha! Highly recommend for a yummy Yooper breakfast! read more

Jolly Inn - 2 over hard, wheat toast and hash browns - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Germfask, Michigan

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So glad our friends brought us here while we were exploring the area. We had a nice hike at the Seney nature preserve and then stopped at Jolly Inn for lunch. It's a big dive bar with a large dining room area and the bar off to the side room. The menu includes all the best dive bar favorites: fried food, more fried food, and then some more fried food! Just kidding, there's a lot of fried food but they also have burgers, sandwiches, fried fish, dinner combos, even breakfast in the morning! Nate ordered a burger and I got a chicken tenders basket. I loved all the different sauce options - I went with the jalapeno ranch at the recommendation of our server who was a very sweet and lovely lady. I tried a bite of the burger and it was excellent - juicy and tender, not overcooked and seasoned well. I also loved the fries! The portion of the chicken tenders basket was enough to bring some home for later which was great. The MSU football game was on and we had a great time eating lunch and having a couple drinks before heading back to our cabin. I'd love to eat here again sometime - the whitefish dinner sounds awesome! read more

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We Stopped In Because This Restuarant Advertised A 7 lbs Omlette Which Sparked Our Interest. The Food Was Good. Nice To Find A Decent Small Diner In The Middle Of The UP. Our Waitress Wasn't To Friendly But Efficient While The Other Waitress Seemed Very Friendly, Maybe Just A Bad Day But We Would Stop In There Again For Breakfast. read more

Stopped in for a drink and appetizer. The bartender was friendly and attentive. Our appetizer came out fast and and good!

The waitress was friendly, efficient, and helpful! The food was not as good as we have had in the past, but it was warm and cooked to request. read more

May 2024 - My boyfriend and I wanted to get away from the city hustle and bustle. We searched for country, outdoors and relaxation that led us to Gremfask, MI in the UP. If you appreciate down-home humor, close-knit community, good food talking smack, having a good time with people you do not know - Go to Gremfask and visit Tovey's Jolly Inn. You'll feel like one of the family. We went to dinner there three nights in a row and glad we did. MUCH LOVE TO THE JOLLY INN REGULARS!! See you soon. read more

Came in from snowmobiling and first thing we walked in and the waiter was salty when we asked if we could sit at the other side of the restaurant then waited 1 hour for the food asked them multiple times and then about 45 minutes in after we asked we see our pancake getting poured on the griddle and then just for all our food to just come out luke warn. awful wasted our time. read more

Great fish fry! Huge portions. Our waitress was hilarious. It's super busy so expect to wait.

Had the best breakfast and some good laughs over the bridge with these ladies. I was so afraid to cross the mackinaw bridge and they were hilarious. The food was excellent and the service was impeccable. Thank you again and if my son and I are ever in the area we will be back. Plus the bridge was fine. They were right. read more

We were very hungry as we driving away from Munising and on our way back downstate when we stumbled upon this place. Every we ordered was great! I really enjoyed the fried pickles appetizer. The 1/2lb burgers were huge and good and the chips tasted homemade. However, we also ordered a side of curly fries and the portion was huge! I would absolutely stop here again. read more

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This is one of the few restaurants in germfask. I thought it was more of a family restaurant, I didn't know it was a bar. We were excited that they had beer. Their food hit the spot. The service was slow, but I understand that because literally every restaurant in America is short staffed. It was cute inside and mostly old people. read more

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Good small town restaurant. Service took a minute, but they had one server working the whole place, so it made sense, and she hustled the entire time we were there. Food was simple, but we'll made. Good local beers on tap. read more

Small local place with great burgers and cold beverages. Walking distance to Northland Outfitters which is another fabulous place!

Stopped in for lunch as we were traveling across the UP. They recommended the pasty as it was freshly made and just came out of the oven. My coworker had the Philly cheesesteak sandwich. Both were amazing. Who would have thought in the middle of nowhere. Very good food and neat little bar. The waitress was very nice as well. read more

Jolly Inn - Pasty, obviously with gravy - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Germfask, Michigan

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We were close by at the Seaney NWR and wanted a nice place for lunch. We didn't have to look far in this nearby town of Germfask. Jolly's is a small family run tavern and restaurant serving very good food. They had a special on Pasties, which are home made but, we opted for something else. I ordered the Jolly Burger, a 1/2 lb. burger with swiss cheese and mushrooms with a side of fries. It was delicious. My wife ordered fish and chips with slaw. Also delicious. the service was very good and quick. We will come back someday hopefully on a friday as they have a fish special every Friday. read more

Jolly Inn - Front - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Germfask, Michigan

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Great place to stop as you traverse the UP. Generous portions and will stick to your ribs (in the best way). read more

Jolly Inn - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Germfask, Michigan

Had the biggest, meatiest pasty ever at Jolly Inn last Sunday. Rode my bike on the Bruno's Run trail for 2 hours and only brought water, so I was starving when I hit this pub. Also had some Bell's Oktoberfest and a cup of chili and watched NHRA drag racing on Fox, how cool is that? Highly recommended. read more

I've been coming here since 1999. I can't say enough good about The Jolly. Their pasty is the best I've ever had and frankly seems to get better each year if that's possible. Their bowl of chili is top notch. Service is excellent and so are their prices. The Jolly has been a UP staple for my friends and me on every camping, hiking, backpacking, snowshoeing, canoeing and hunting adventure we've take over the past two decades (with the exception of the couple of years it was closed while changing ownership). Go here. read more

The food was just okay. The prices are a little high for the area. We got the fried fish and a burger. Nothing memorable. They do have all you can eat white fish on Friday nights but you could easily find better. The salad bar was sad but the soup was good. read more

The first time we tried their pasties, they were excellent - the best we have ever had. The second time, two days later, they were not quite as good. What changed? We'll never know. The Friday night AYCE (all you can eat) fish fry was good. The salad bar does not have a lot of choices but the vegetables were fresh and ripe. The bean soup was excellent. Anyway, we really enjoyed this restaurant. It got pretty busy and there was a wait on Friday night, so plan ahead. They really should add some homemade desserts besides cinnamon rolls. I think a berry pie or something chocolatey would go over very well. read more

Great place to get filled up, have a drink, relax. Large portions, great prices, friendly staff. Love the pasty! Huge! Another great stop while in the U.P. ! read more

Dang good burrito. Lettuce tomato onion salsa and sour cream. Well seasoned beef and perfect sauce. I'm not the guy in search of the perfect burrito... but this one left a mark! In a good way. read more

Love coming here when we are in Curtis! Great diner-style food with huge portions. Always come hungry and always leave with a box :). Laid back and great service. Hot tasty coffee! read more

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Good food served promptly given that it is made to order. The chili was exceptional. Neighborhood feel with friendlr customers and servers. read more

Jolly Inn - Homemade Pastie and gravy. Awesome chili - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Germfask, Michigan

Food was amazing!!! The portions are HUGE!! You will not leave hungry. Our server was friendly and very helpful. Will be back on my next trip up north. read more

Awesome service. Came home late from Grand Marais beach. As we headed back to our camper we were afraid we wouldn't find any place for late dinner. Initially, they told us the kitchen was shut down, but shortly they let us know they woukd reopen the kitchen for us and fed all six of us. Great food, great people. Awesome atmosphere. It was our last night in Germfask. Wish we had checked out this place earlier in our trip. Definitely stop in and have a meal. Great place in a super small town. read more

Jolly Inn - a half eaten plate of food - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Germfask, Michigan

Yes, stop in here if you are looking for good food in UP. Go for the Jolly Burger and you will be happy you did. Service was friendly and place was clean and well set up. There is a lot on the menu, but we only had the Jolly Burger, so ask your server for tips on other options. read more

Food was very good at dinner and the breakfast was VERY LARGE and delicious! Order hash-browns and you get a full plate full and they are cooked perfectly with a nice crunch on top, but not all the way through:) I didn't have the pizza, but it only looked OK....Just my opinion though! read more

Great people and a great experience. Without question, this little gem has the BEST PASTIES IN MICHIGAN'S UPPER PENINSULA !!! The pasty was big, hearty and flavorful with a flaky crust and a wonderful combination of meat, vegetables and spices. In fact, the pasty flopped over the sides of the 12" dinner plate and was served piping hot. The "Jolly Burger" was another family favorite that was prepared to perfection. Good domestic beers on tap - as well as 1919 draft root beer for the little ones. read more

Huge breakfast portions. Waitress with sassy personality. Good tasting food. Made to feel welcome and right at home. Will definitely visit again. read more

Great food and great atmosphere. Very friendly people and excellent service. Good place to stop after a long day out on the trail. Get er done and get the pasty! read more

Chicken fingers and chicken finger sandwich were both really good. Staff was very nice. Fries were a bit soggy, other than that, would go there again for sure read more

Best cheese burger deluxe ever. I give it a 5 napkin rating. Fries were hot and crispy. Service is always terrific. The chili and homemade soups are awesome. We visit often. read more

Wholly crap..... while this place doesn't look like much from the other side, the food is great: HOME COOKING. And the portions are huge!

We are from Ohio and just happened by and needed our evening dinner. I had their homemade pastie with gravy and my wife had chicken sandwich with French fries. Both meals were outstanding and the service was Great!!!!! Will put it on my list of favorite places to eat when we are in the area again. thanks read more

Went there on a Fri night, ordered all you can Walleye that was posted on a specials board. Asked waitress if I could look at menu for a few more min. Didn't get to it right away. After about five min and our order already put in I'm looking at menu and it says, Alaskan Walleye & in parenthesis it says (pollock). It's cheap fish. Our order came & our fish was swimming in the grease. Don't know how long it sat around but the bottom coating was soggy. The coating that was a little crisp on top was dark and had a burned taste, time to change the grease. Taste? You be the judge, pollock doesn't have much taste anyway. Yuck. Inside the coating, in the fish it was greasy, did they not have the grease hot enough. As for the French fries, some of the thinnest I have ever seen, not much if any flavor. Fast food has better fries, any of them. The small salad bar was ok, but then how can you screw up a salad. Service was ok but never came back when needed, like on the first couple bites to let them know how bad the fish was and would like to try different fish. Also watching other tables when they ordered more fish, the waitress didn't come back until well after they were done with there first fish, then ordered more and each order took more then 10 min to come, they should be better at getting the second orders to customers faster. Never be back! read more