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Jolly Inn

4.4 (46 reviews)
InexpensiveBreakfast & Brunch
Open • 8:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Good for groups

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Melissa B.

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.

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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.

Chicken tenders
Katy C.

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!

2 over hard, wheat toast and hash browns
Susan L.

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!

1/2 cheeseburgers
Christine H.

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.

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BriAnn K.

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.

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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!

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Chamberlin's Ole Forest Inn - Pork ribeye, with habanero salsa, baked, potato, and corn on the cob

Chamberlin's Ole Forest Inn

4.4(66 reviews)
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This Inn is historical, appropriately appointed, comfortable, scenic and cozy, complete with wood…read moreburning fire to welcome you in the lobby. Although I had not visited when the previous owners ran it, the current owner clearly cares about the Inn and the experience it provides for its visitors. The historic nature of the building includes what you might expect: beautiful solid wood finishes, slightly creaky floors, enormous original windows, nooks and niches. It's clean and there are decisive design updates (period-correct wallpapers, lace curtains). The restaurant was great and a step up from the also delicious but more classic corner dining experiences in the area. We plan to return and look forward to the Inn's continual evolution and warm hospitality as we explore Michigan's incredible Upper Peninsula.

Staying a town over in Newberry and we were looking for a place to eat dinner when we got into…read moretown. Not wanting the typical bar food or pizza, I started looking around for somewhere local with good fish. I found Chamberlin's and called to make a reservation based off recommendations. I would call ahead and make reservations because they do get very busy and the restaurant isn't very big. Also, you cannot book a table/walk-in after 8:30 because they close at 10. Walking up, the house is beautiful and has a front wrap around porch facing Lake Manistique. Porch dining is available in warmer months, or you can wait outside when it's busy and enjoy the porch swing with beautiful views. You can also stay at the Inn, which I will look into next trip! First night we came, I ordered the Cajun Whitefish. Very delicious! I also tried the stuffed whitefish my friend ordered and I liked it more. I also tried the French onion soup, and we got the Brie appetizer. Second night we came back, I tried the Michigan Cherry Pork chops and my friend tried the Coconut Jumbo Shrimp. We started off with the garlic cheese bread topped with fresh made bruschetta. I also ordered the clam chowder as the soup dujour. Everything was fantastic! The pace of meal was great, views are beautiful and the staff and owners are all friendly. We enjoyed our trip up the UP and will definitely be back on our next visit.

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Jolly Inn - breakfast_brunch - Updated October 2026

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