MJ&#x27;s Eatery

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11 days ago

Great spot to grab a quick bite to eat. Very open and clean inside. Service was great, food was served quick but hot and the handmade onion rings were 10/10. read more

MJ's Eatery - Chicken wrap - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Houghton Lake, Michigan

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Hope R.

1 month ago

Best burger and chicken sandwich ever! The burger is cooked to perfection with two patties, small tiny cut up pickles with lettus and tomato salt and pepper double cheese! The chicken sandwich is had beautiful thick breaded chicken tenders a white cheese with avocado bacon and tomato salt and peppered on top with a delicious garlic mayo sauce! The French fries are one of a kind very thick and seasoned with a crispy crunch! They're only open morning and early afternoon so make it to mjs you won't regret it! read more

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Jodi B.

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10 months ago

We always come here from breakfast when up at the lake. We went twice this trip. Waitresses are hit or miss, Jodi is ok but makes excuses of stuff going on for lack of service. Our 2nd trip I think her name was Brittany and she was awesome. Jodi went to ring us up and the receipt paper was low. She literally walked a way and got some order for tables, I guess hoping someone else would come change it. When she returned she was cashing out ticket she had in pocket and before attending to line to cash out. I am not sure how she thought that was right. The food is always good and it's a clean comfortable place to eat. read more

MJ's Eatery - Western hashbrowns - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Houghton Lake, Michigan

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Jim G.

3 months ago

Great food at a good price. Big portions and friendly service. I would recommend this establishment for Mexican food

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Mary C.

10 months ago

Very good breakfast and coffee, staff was very friendly and accommodating. Highly recommend.

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Wendy P.

10 months ago

Went for breakfast after church (around 12:30 or so on Sunday), and the place is really popular. The line moved pretty fast for such a small place (in a remodeled fast food place, so small dining room). The breakfasts are outstanding! Eggs perfectly cooked to order (mine were sunny side up, table mates were over medium), hash browns are crunchy on the outside, tender on the inside, sausage gravy is nicely seasoned, not too much salt and not peppery. The sausage links were cooked perfectly, bacon was good tasting, but limp for my tastes, so order it crispy if you like that snap. French toast is made with thick sliced swirl bread, and my table mates loved it. Service was great! All the staff, even though they were busy, were very friendly and efficient. No RBFs here! read more

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Bill W.

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2 years ago

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Tracy S.

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3 years ago

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JoLane T.

7 months ago

Great service, excellent food with large portions. My chicken fried steak is the best I've had. Loved the pancakes and hashbrowns too. Hubby had the meat lovers omelet which was excellent. read more

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Lynnsie S.

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Tom S.

11 months ago

Always fabulous! Great food and great service every time - Breakfast is amazing- They definitely know how to do it !

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Cheryl L.

2 years ago

Ordered western omelet with whole wheat toast and home fries. Omelet and homemade toast were great. Home fries ok. Husband ordered Jrish Omelet, raisen bread toast and home fries. Again home fries ok not great. Toast great. Irish omelet could have used more hash so ok. Service and cleanliness great! Restaurant busy at 1245-120 pm. read more

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Katie S.

2 years ago

Really great food, breakfast and lunch options. The staff was friendly and accommodated our group of 9. Cute little place. Definitely a good stop! read more

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Moustafa A.

1 year ago

Literally BEST FOOD & service in town! All food is fresh and made from scratch. Servers are always in an uplifting mood and work phenomenal together! Couldn't ask for a better experience, every visit we make! read more

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Amy W.

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2 years ago

This is the place for family to gather for a home cooked meal. We love it here. The staff is amazing and recognizes their customers like they are family. The food is amazing and fillling. Whether you are eating in or carry out- worth it! read more

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Peggy T.

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2 years ago

This has become our go to lunch spot when we drive from Grand Rapids to Mackinac Island. Great food & friendly service.

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C B.

2 years ago

Amazing Service, food was delicious and reasonably priced, restaurant and bathrooms were very clean. Had a great experience and would come again! Highly recommended! read more

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Judy V.

2 years ago

Traveling through and this place had really good food!! I would definitely recommend it.

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Angie P.

5 years ago

Went on a busy Sunday morning. Staff was working hard to keep the flow going and did a great job! Food was normal breakfast items but all food for our party came out hot and was good tasting. read more

MJ's Eatery - Country skillet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Houghton Lake, Michigan

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Erin Q.

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4 years ago

This place has a five star review average for a reason. When I saw that, I was surprised, but we got here right around lunch time and had to wait for a table. Every employee was friendly and welcoming. Breakfast served all day, but I opted for the patty melt and it was perfectly cooked with ooey melted cheese and grilled red onions on rye. Fun shaped fries as my side and they were nice and hot. Fresh brewed ice tea and refills were brought before I could even stop. This place is doing everything right! A must stop if you are in the area! read more

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Mike B.

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6 years ago

I'll admit that when we arrived in Houghton Lake we had no intention of eating breakfast. Looking at Yelp for ideas, we came across MJ's Eatery. A very good choice! MJ's is a small eatery made even smaller by the current 50% requirements imposed on restaurants due to COVID. We arrived during the lunch rush and were fortunate to get a table. Once inside, I saw that this wasn't just a restaurant place-sandwiches and wraps looked good also. Once we looked at the menu, it was going to be breakfast food! My wife had the "Country Breakfast" and said her eggs were done to perfection with amazing hash browns. I had pancakes that had cinnamon swirl icing. Forget the calories-it was well worth it. Bacon was perfectly crispy as ordered-not burnt as it often happens. Service was outstanding at this small, family run restaurant. My only regret was I didn't take any pictures. Once the food came, the only thing on my mind was eating! Will be back! read more

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Scott V.

3 years ago

Good breakfasts. Spouse had standard eggs, hash browns & bacon. No problems. I had the fried shrimp & it was very good. Light breading with a touch of cornmeal. Menu offers nice selections. Will go again & want to try one of their salads. Great service. Clean restaurant. My only complaint is they close too early. read more

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Karen W.

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We stop here every time we are in town for breakfast. While the wait is usually quite long it's worth it. The food is always tasty and consistent. They have a nice variety of breakfast and lunch options. Only wish they were open for dinner as there aren't many options in town. read more

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Amanda R.

3 years ago

Great food and service. Served a party of 9 with ease. Very fast with food and drink refills.

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Pandoraz B.

4 years ago

Stopped by for a to-go order grilled cheese and fries. Most horrible ever!-Plastic SYSCO cheese on thick dried bread grilled in fryer grease. Fries were good though. Priced way 2 much! read more

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Adam L.

Elite 25

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3 years ago

Stopped here on a drive home after a ski trip to northern Michigan. Their food is so dang good!

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Justin M.

3 years ago

This place has an incredible breakfast. Best I've had in this area and the service was top notch. Will be back again tomorrow

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Jary J.

3 years ago

Clearly the local people know this restaurant is great. I had an omelette with 3 toppings (sausage, bacon and cheddar cheese) which came with hash browns and I had rye toast. You can have pancakes instead of toast. Excellent taste and presentation. read more

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Martha S.

3 years ago

The food was to die for. The inside was so cute my children loved the food and they are very picky eaters.

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Jason A.

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5 years ago

By far one of my favorite places to eat in Houghton Lake. The food has never been a disappointing and the service is pretty fast considering there's almost always a small wait to get seated. I always recommend this place to friends and take guest there. read more

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Michele L.

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Fantastic food and service but be sure to bring your patience and good attitude as you may have to wait for a table. Went in on a Saturday around 11 a.m. Had about a 10 minute wait, but I expected it. I'd give this place 4 stars any day, but this time the service was so good that I have to give credit where it is due - Brittany. Our server, Brittany, was the friendliest person ever! I've been coming to MJ's since they first opened (first to tip) and have always had good service; but Brittany took it to another level. She was friendly, on the spot whenever we hoped to see her, and she acted as if she was having a great time doing her job. Let me tell you what, that positive attitude was contagious with the customers. (I saw frowns turn upside down.) As for the food...my brunch date and I had our hearts set on breakfast when we walked in; however, we changed our minds when we saw the special was a "fish trio" for $9.99 and learned it was lightly battered cod, 2 pieces of perch, ~6 smelt (which I liked, but typically don't) with their seasoned fries and fresh cole slaw. As much as I don't want to compete with others to get a table, it's only fair to tell my Yelp! family that this place is absolutely worth the stop. read more

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Steve J.

3 years ago

Great Breakfasts! Be prepared to wait. a popular location for locals. Good food good service!

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Holly B.

2 years ago

Food was so good! We went for breakfast/brunch and it was great. Both got "the works" skillet and it was amazing and super filling. Friendly service and homey vibe! Seems like a great local place. read more

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Debbie G.

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4 years ago

Wow! Very friendly place, delicious, and fast service! So happy we backtracked 8 mins to dine at this gem of a place. Simple place to have a great eating experience. By far both the best biscuits and gravy I've had! I even tried to get the biscuit recipe but it's a secret. It's not doughy, light and perfect. My husband's corned beef hash and eggs were delicious also. (One small tip, chop the onion up more) We loved the thick marbled rye bread alsoDefinitely stop by here and you'll be thankful for a great meal and experience. Hence their sign inside, Welcome Friends read more

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Mike H.

3 years ago

Great food and service. Very clean dining room. Always a good breakfast. Wish they were open for dinner.

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Chris S.

Elite 25

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8 years ago

This place is just fantastic. Very clean and new inside, quick and friendly wait staff, quick to seat and serve you, and DELICIOUS BREAKFAST. I went out of my way to go here every morning I was in Houghton Lake. It's worth the trip. And the value is immense. It should not cost you more than 10 dollars per person unless you're on my 600 pound life. I highly recommend the biscuits and gravy, pancakes, and western hash browns. I meant to take pictures before I dove in but it's just tooo good. read more

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Kelly F.

3 years ago

The pot roast sandwich was absolutely AMAZING! We highly recommend MJ's. We will definitely be back,

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J A.

2 years ago

Very enjoyable establishment - clean, bright, uncluttered. Super friendly and attentive service. And then there was the food - quickly! And it was five star delicious with generous proportions. Bring appetite or take leftovers, MJ's Eatery rocks! read more

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Mika M.

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4 years ago

Must stop to eat here every time you drive north. Just do it. This is the only place I want to ever go to up there- we have been several times over the last couple of years and yes... it is consistently amazing. read more

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Fred A.

5 years ago

Good food best in area . Breakfast and dinner both fantastic good service safe n clean read more

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8111 W Houghton Lake Dr
Houghton Lake, MI 48629
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(989) 202-2812
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Hours

What time does MJ's Eatery open?

MJ's Eatery opens at 7:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does MJ's Eatery close?

MJ's Eatery closes at 2:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Payment methods

Does MJ's Eatery take credit cards?

Yes, MJ's Eatery takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does MJ's Eatery have catering options?

No, MJ's Eatery does not have catering options.

Does MJ's Eatery serve alcohol?

No, MJ's Eatery does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does MJ's Eatery allow dogs?

Yes, MJ's Eatery allows dogs.

Does MJ's Eatery have TVs?

Yes, MJ's Eatery has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does MJ's Eatery have bike parking?

Yes, MJ's Eatery has bike parking.

Does MJ's Eatery have outdoor seating?

No, MJ's Eatery does not have outdoor seating options.

Does MJ's Eatery have parking?

Yes, MJ's Eatery has parking options. Private Lot Parking, Validated Parking

Other Amenities

Does MJ's Eatery have free WiFi?

Yes, MJ's Eatery has free WiFi.

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Are there any gluten free options?

I was told no, unless I had a salad. Which I did and it was awful. They basically pre-make the salad and then put whatever protein on it. I'm not sure how many days the salad had been sitting there. Also, most everything is battered and fried.

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Do they serve mimosas and bloody Mary's?

No alcohol.

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