We haven't tried Scotty Simpson's yet but we did have the opportunity to try Lynn's for breakfast. My wife ordered an omelette with spinach and cheese, hash browns, and toast. I had the Cinnamon Raisin Bread Sampler with a side of bacon, my mom-in-law had the baked oatmeal and my FIL had the Hobo Breakfast. Overall it was an AOK experience. The restaurant was clean, reasonably full, prices were fair and service was great. The food was just OK. My pancake and cinnamon raisin French toast was pretty good but if you really want great French toast you need to try The Breakfast Club in town. It ruined me for any lesser presentation. I'd try Lynn's first if you have the choice. The bacon I ordered was sort of thick cut but I've had thicker cut from Kirkland or Aldi. My plate also came with eggs. They came over-easy with nice runny yolks. All in all my breakfast was pretty good. I might have ordered differently in retrospect. My wife's omelette had the ingredients laid onto the omelette after it was set and then folded over. Personally I'm a fan of everything being mixed in while the eggs cook so you get all the flavors in each bite. She liked her eggs. Her toast was standard white bread, toasted on one side and buttered. The Hobo breakfast is no frills but it looked filling and tasty and came with a slice of unmelted American on top. I would like to try their house specialty Baked Oatmeal. it looked pretty fantastic. Again, everything was pretty AOK but along the lines of standard diner fare. If you're looking for a quick bite for breakfast this might be your spot. I'd like to try their lunch menu which might be more my speed but on to the next breakfast spot. read more

I think the "free speech" rally that woman referred to was an exercise in being able to swear at a children's playground and carry signs with profanity on them. Please do them the favor and don't patronize the business! Oh and maybe try a business before you review it. This is a cute, modest, family owned little restaurant with amazing breakfast, lunch and dinner options. They actually have great beer and wine options too (something we didn't even know!) and priced much better than other local establishments. I highly recommend the hand battered fish and onion rings and enjoying their outdoor patio. read more

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Lynn's is a down home, friendly neighborhood spot that has delicious breakfast and lunch options. My family has gone to Lynn's for several years and we've always enjoyed the atmosphere and accommodating service. The owners will truly make you feel like you're at home and keep the coffee coming. Their breakfast specials are delicious! I recently had the California omelet, which is topped with fresh avocado. Their home made Quiche is always a favorite. Next time, I'm looking forward to trying the Reeces Pieces pancakes. This place is truly a gem. read more

The food is really good, and the bacon is simply off the charts! In this town you can go to Cheryl's for truly common basic stuff but if you want better go to either the Breakfast Club or Lynn's. You won't be disappointed! read more

Nice location, friendly service. Slightly disappointed in the food. My hush puppies were over cooked and the Cole slaw was not as sweet as I like. KFC coleslaw is better. My wife enjoyed her fish however it was slightly over cooked as well. The price of the food was higher than it should have been for the taste and quality of the food. Final note the silverware had the typical diner dishwasher water spots and the tables had scratched up acrylic glass on top of them. a few tables had napkins under their legs to level them. read more

We've gone here for breakfast a few times over the last few months. Great food, good quality and nice service. Good location, especially after the farmers market on Saturday's. Local owners, a brother and sister I think. Better quality and more creative menu items than some of the other Coney Island restaurants in town. Best breakfast spot in Brighton. read more

My favorite breakfast spot in Livingston county. Awesome food, service and menu options. Great quality bacon and bread as well. I also like the size of the outdoor seating and how it's right downtown Brighton, easy parking and can take my daughter to the imagination Station after breakfast or lunch. read more

The menu is so creative, ample portions, and great tasting food. The service is welcoming and attentive. We consider it the best breakfast spot in Brighton. read more

The best thing about this place is the service. The server was attentive, thoughtful & efficient. She packed my to go order very carefully & didn't forget anything. That unfortunately was the best part of the meal. I ordered the Scotty Simpson's fish & chips and was underwhelmed. Too much batter. The tarter sauce was too sweet, which I wasn't expecting. I think they use Miracle whip instead of mayo. I didn't like it. The Cole slaw wasn't anything special either. Disappointing. The hush puppies are not greasy & they are big, but they are too sweet, as well. They tasted like someone just fried up some corn muffin batter. Hush puppies should have a very onion-y taste, but not these. The food is cooked properly & I wanted to like it but it just didn't taste great. The last nail in the coffin for me was the parking situation. Brighton HAS to do something about parking down there. Everyone is fighting for a space. This frustration carries over to the businesses & has an affect whether the powers that be want to admit it or not. read more

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The Wife and I had a chance to go over abd get Breakfast and Lynns last Saturday. i can tell you we are happy they are back up and running with the whole gang and we are looking forward to eating the foodmthey make. I loved their food before and it and the service were perfect!! read more

Great for brunch and very happy environment. Everyone is super friendly and the food is delicious.

Went there for lunch on their first day with the new owners and were sad when we heard they didn't have the SS fish. The waitress was very pleasant and engaging; she recommended a couple of items she liked and we both went with the burgers. Mine had bacon and ham and tons of cheese and lettuce and onion and fat tomato slice and i smeared a little mayo with a drizzle of K&M... BOOMBAYAH! Juicy hand-formed burger that did not disappoint. Crisp juicy pickle and onion rings in a tasty batter and plenty of napkins. Best lunch we've had in a long time. Thanks, Betty and Tim! read more

I would love to talk about the meal I had but unfortunately I never got that far. I was meeting 2 old college friends and we picked this place because it was approximately an equal distance between all of us. I arrived first and was about to sit down (at one of quite a few empty tables) when a young lady who I assume was the hostess asked how many was in my party. I told her 3 and they were on their way. She then informed me that they get busy on Sundays and I couldn't sit until all of us were there. I asked "what am I supposed to do, wait out in my car?" to which she replied "I guess so". Well, that ended my interest in this restaurant. I found a place called The Breakfast Club down the street where the service and food was excellent and where I felt most welcome. read more

In short, awful. I ordered the perch and chips since I had heard it was good. A huge disappointment for $13.99 I'd expect a fair amount of fish. What came out were three heavily breaded, vastly over-cooked filets. I cut the first piece and it was all bread. The rest wasn't any better. Skinny filets with hardly any meat. All I could taste was the breading and grease. If this is what they are famous for, wow! That's a real low bar they've set. Failure one. Secondly, the dinner roll was stale. How hard is it to serve fresh bread? Failure two. We had a party of 7 and were seated at a row of tables in the front. This wasn't an issue until more people started coming in. How this place is this busy given the quality I saw is beyond me. Anyway, there is no waiting area. As a result people found space and waited where they could. Have you ever had a family dinner out where other people waiting for tables were literally standing right behind you? We couldn't really converse with one another. I almost asked a complete stranger to pass me the ketchup since he was closer to it than anyone in my family. Failure number three. So there is the long version. Obviously we won't be going back. There are a lot better restaurants in downtown Brighton. In fact, I'd say most of them are probably better. I actually left dinner hungry so I went home and had a sandwich. Should have done that in the first place. read more

They used to make the best Western omelet I've ever had until a while back when I ordered one and it was miserable. I overheard a cook telling a younger guy how to make it. Hopefully my next stop in that kid has gotten better at it. Fish and chips are out of this world. Probably the best I've ever had. Decently priced too. Very friendly staff. Once I had to go fight a ticket during a cold winter morning at the courthouse across the street. I had walked over from my condo. Getting inside I realized it was no cell phones. I went into Lynn's Cafe and they babysat my phone for me without batting an eye. Props to them, they're definitely a quality neighborhood joint. read more

This was one of our "go to" breakfast places. The most recent visit it seemed things had changed with a lot of up charges for the basics - such as paying extra ($1.50) to replace hash browns with tomato slices. Extra ($1.50) for English muffin instead of toast, etc. While the food was still good - all of the up charges were not and don't remember that before. Even the server seemed embarrassed to have to keep telling us "that will be extra," etc. read more

We had the fish & chips to go and the food was wonderful !!! Love the fish !!! It's my favorite ! read more

Awesome building. Great service and the food is phenomenal! I recommend the Hobo Special and the Biscuits & Gravy!

I have always loved the food and staff there but I am afraid that our visit yesterday may be our last. They serve potatoes with everything (which we do not eat) and in the past we have always been able to trade for sliced tomatoes but not now. The omlete was over $10 and to get tomatoes it would be an extra $2 for tomatoes. And if you do not get the potatoes you do not get a discount. I do not want to pay over $25 for breakfast. My husband had breakfast this morning at another establishment in Brighton with his men's group and it cost him $7 and he did not have to pay extra for his tomatoes. read more

We have eaten here for breakfast and always been satisfied with everything we have had. I love when a Greek omelette actually has Gyro meat in it! They can be a little picky about substitutions and it can be hard to find a place to sit on the weekends, but hey, that can be overcame. I have yet to try the fish and chips which is a shame, given that I love fish and chips....... read more

Lynn's Cafe was a nice, clean small-town choice for a quick and hearty breakfast. During a recent business trip to adorable Brighton, MI, our vendor suggested Lynn's to fill our bellies with good food for not a lot of coin. I was pleasantly surprised to find that there was ample, free parking, and that there wasn't a wait on a weekday morning (although I've heard the wait can grow long on weekends). While Lynn's has a "typical" greasy spoon/diner vibe (in a good way), the interior is actually very spic-and-span, clean, and modern. I like the exposed brick walls, partially open kitchen, and large flat-screen TVs. The menu was very extensive, offering all of the typical breakfast favorites, along with some very creative specials. They also have a nice selection of lunch items, as they're open until 2 PM each day. I opted for one of the special omelets of the day, which was the "Mexican Omelet," stuffed with hearty chili, tomatoes, onions, cheddar cheese, and prepared to my liking with egg whites for only $1 more. Served with my huge omelet was a hefty portion of expertly-crafted hash browns, and some of THE MOST DELICIOUS cinnamon raisin bread I've ever had - we're not talking some thin, lame Pepperidge Farm junk, this was freshly-baked, thick, busting with cinnamon bread! Best of all, the coffee was strong enough, fresh, and hot, and my big breakfast cost me no more than $12! My colleagues couldn't resist ordering the special French Toast of the day, which was a "Captain Crunch" take on French toast, so it was that same thick, hearty, fresh bread encrusted with Cap'n Crunch cereal - even a half order is plenty, but for just a dollar or so more, you can double up for a full order. The bacon we ordered on the side was crispy and perfectly done. Our waitress was friendly, the prices were great, and the food was hearty, homemade, and fresh! read more

I was very happy to return to Brighton after being away for several years, and finding this gem. The fish and chips were excellent. The batter wasn't too heavy. There is also a poached option. The poached eggs on an english muffin were also excellent. read more

This is the best fish and chips place hands down. They are the 2nd location for Scotty Simpson's in Detroit. The fish is fresh, super greasy, and cooked perfectly. I have never had any fish and chips that came close, or even tasted/looked similar to the way they do it here. They have a very unique recipe. I've tried fish and chips even in Seattle, taking advantage of the fresh fish from Puget Sound, but nothing has been close. The fish here is reasonably priced, so you could feed your family easily on a tight budget. The staff here has always been very friendly. I've never found it to be super busy, so getting a table shouldn't be a problem. This is a great alternative to going to Detroit to get Scotty Simpson' fish and chips. read more

I haven't been back since I learned Scotty Simpson's fish and chips aren't being served here anymore. That was the sole reason we came to eat here. If the new owners decide to bring this back, I will definitely be back! Gauging from the reviews in recent months, not sure I'd be back to try this place. read more

This place is good. Food was good, service was good. We went in for breakfast and I had the eggs Benedict. I liked it. It wasn't anything to write home about, but decent. My wife had a veggie omelet and added onions to it, they weren't grilled at all, it was very hard for her to eat. The place really needs to change their chairs. Most of them are ripped and being held together with tape. Asked for hot sauce, I got a bottle that had its label ripped off and looked old. When I opened it, the inside of the cap was disgusting. They need to throw this bottle out read more

Really good...from the Eggs Benny to creative pancakes and delicious corned beef hash!!! It's my new favorite spot in Brighton for breakfast...can't wait to come for lunch and try the fresh fish and chips!!! read more

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Best biscuits and gravy I've had in ages. Kind staff, down to earth food and good prices. Was a perfect stop next to the Farmers Market. We will for sure be here every week. read more

We went for the Fish Fry - which they did a good job, but it looks more of a breakfast place. It was busy, almost every table had a customer and service suffered - waiting on the kitchen. Basic menu - combinations of Fried fish (Basically with fries or baked potato). Wine and beer - which is enough. I would be interested to see how the handle breakfast. A bit of an odd location - off the main drag amongst the the various parking lots. read more

Great breakfast, great lunch & clean A must try that closes at 3pm daily Excellent service. Try the specials read more

The prices are outrageous for the type of food they have. My son and I ate breakfast there, and it was $28 not including tip. $3.99 for 3 pieces of bacon! I had the quiche which was extremely dry and tasteless, a small fruit cup, 1 piece of raisin bread and coffee, and my meal was almost $16. It was a recommendation by the waitress, so I wasn't aware of the price before I ordered it, because it wasn't on the menu. I have paid less for breakfast in New York!Just saw they changed owners, too bad, because they definitely lost us as customers. read more

I was a huge fan of this place because they sold the best fish and chips I have ever had. Frankly that is the only reason why we go out of our way we went here. Recently they took this item off the menu and ware very displeased. I just can't get my brain around why you would take something off your menu that is so good. We have tried other items on the menu but they taste like regular diner food. read more

Breakfast choices are unbelievable! The specials menus alone are fantastic. No need for the regular menu items IMHO. I had the Country Benny and the homemade sausage gravy was on point. The cinnamon raisin toast is a must. Can't wait to go back! read more

Great diner; fantastic food, cheery staff. Perfect setting for breakfast. It's a genuinely relaxed atmosphere and obviously built around a love for good food. It's consistently my favorite breakfast go to place. read more

Great breakfast spot in Brighton. Great concoctions. Every dish I've had for breakfast has been delicious.

Beyond disappointed to find out they stopped selling Scotty Simpson's Fish & Chips when the ownership changed. I grew up going to Scotty's in Detroit and I was so happy to have the same delicious meal here in Livingston County. When my parents visit from out of town we made a point of eating there just for the Scotty's fish. I'm hoping they will change their minds and bring it back! Breakfast is still decent there but similar to many other places closer to home. read more

Came In today for the last night of lent. Had the Scotty Simpson's fish and chips with shrimp. Food was really great and the service was fantastic. The only criticism is the price. It was $75 for four meals of fish and chips which seems really high even for Brighton. I would definitely come back though to try more of the menu. We love coming to downtown Brighton and walking around and trying new places. read more

Great quick service from Betty and unique breakfasts menu items in a charming small town setting! We've had the breakfast burrito, veggie hash , breakfast quesadillas, Huevos rancheros all good and the bacon to die for! read more

Love this quaint spot and have never had a bad breakfast or lunch. Especially love their grilled ham and cheese with tomato soup. Only place we know in the area that serves delicious Cadillac coffee. A very pleasant place to spend a morning or early afternoon. Exceptional service as well. read more

This was our first time and will probably be the last- breakfast was sub-par, total greasy spoon diner. Really nothing to write about that is how unimpressed we were. read more

AWESOME fish and chips. It's also Scotty Simpson's from Detroit. Their breakfast is pretty good and their fish is king.