We've eaten here 3 times now. All really great experiences. Food is really good. Cozy diner feel…read moreinside. Breakfast twice and a burger once. Everything is great but the burger was amazing. Between the Lighthouse and Mayfair, Elberta should be called Burgertown.

This place holds so many wonderful memories of friends and family eating there over a great many…read moreyears. Lovely when you walk into your local cafe and people know your name. The food is soooooo good and affordable. I had a Monte Carlo for the first time and it was stupendous!! The service is also wonderful always. Not enough superlatives for this place.

Recently took a weekend trip up north and was craving breakfast when we noticed this cafe while…read morepassing through bear lake. My fiancé and I decide to stop and we were glad we did because lakeside cafe did not disappoint. We loved their lakeside omelette smothered in delicious gravy and the warm fluffy pancakes. My fiancé really enjoyed his chicken and waffles option as well and we both spilt a cinnamon roll and seasonal cappuccino. Our server was quick and friendly. We unfortunately cannot remember her name but the whole staff seemed great and the place was packed but food seemed to be flowing nicely out to diners. We would definitely return if ever in the area again. The lakeside omelette is a must get and their motto does not lie! You will leave stuffed

A breakfast worth the drive! The place doesn't look like much from the outside, but the food is…read moresimply delicious and the staff is very friendly. The price for the amount of food you get is great too. The pancakes were as big as the plate, super fluffy and filled with lots of fresh blueberries. I also loved the stuffed skillet - the crispy hash browns paired perfectly with the scrambled eggs, bacon, veggies and cheese. We will definitely be back!

My husband and I have been here twice and it's been perfect both times. We had the chicken and…read morewaffles and the classic boatman's breakfast. The chicken and waffles had a crispy fried egg on top that was so yummy. It also had a bourbon maple syrup that is so yummy and flavorful. The potato's are perfectly crispy and fluffy at the same time. Can't wait to go back!

I wish I had more pics for this one, Birch & Maple is an incredible Northern Michigan spot; their…read morebrunch is unmatched! Their service is so friendly and you truly feel taken care of and get some of those hometownesque vibes. Every dish here is fantastic and is a solid portion size! The chicken and waffles is one of my favorites, the chicken is perfectly crispy & the Bourbon Maple Toffee is a unique topping that makes this dish taste phenomenal! This is 100% a must visit Northern Michigan brunch stop!

Went to Northport, Mi for the July 4th celebration. We were getting a little antsy there and the…read morekids wanted to leave so we headed back to our campground. We decided to stop for Ice Cream in Empire and found the Little Finger Eatery. Line was out the door when we arrive but move quickly. We all enjoyed the ice cream as we sat outside on the tables. Quality Hudsonville ice cream. A Little guy was making waffle cones in the front window and was doing a great job. We will come back again when in the area. Stop in and try some!!

Small 'mom & pop' ice cream and coffee shop. Stoped in after putting our toes in Lake Michigan…read more Fair prices for coffee, ice cream, and cookies / muffins. Very clean and has a few tables and chairs to relax in. Not sure what else to say, just a little shop downtown. If you're looking for coffee or ice cream, stop in!

Wow wow wow wow wow I can't say enough about Joe's Friendly…read moreTavern.... I had the honor of enjoying the French dip sandwich. And let me just tell you right now, it was fantastic. Better than St. Elmo's (if you know you know). We also ordered the pretzel bread as an appetizer, and the ranch butter was simply phenomenal. Don't even get me started on the draft root beer. All that is left to say is this: Yummersville!

Date of visit: 12/17 Lunch I can't believe I haven't yelped…read moreJoes yet! Consider this a Winter review. It is usually so packed in the Summer, it was strange to have the place to ourselves. We ordered multiple burgers (olive burgers & bacon cheeseburger) plus sides (tots & rings) to go, the roads were bad and the rest of our family begged for carryout. That's fine - we each had a Bloody Mary while we waited! Delish. Jessica (general manager) who took our order and made our drinks, was great. She was funny and helpful - timed everything well and made sure we had what we needed. The ambiance is warm and woodsy. New discovery: the restaurant is open for breakfast! I look forward to trying their breakfast on a future visit!

My fiancé and I went to The Glenwood a few days ago as we were on vacation in the area. I had been…read moreto The Glenwood once before, but this was his first time visiting. All of the food was phenomenal. We both ordered mocktails which had great flavor, and our salad (woodland salad) was unique and also great. I ordered the blue cheese filet mignon with asparagus while he ordered lamb with broccoli. Both of us were very happy with our meals! The staff was kind and attentive, and our table on the porch had a wonderful view. We will be back every time we are in the area!

This was my first time here. First impression-this place takes itself a little more serious than it…read moreshould. Started with an order for a glass of Pinot Gris, the server brought me a cab. The smoked whitefish dip looked like it had been sitting under a heat lamp. My entree came with a wedge. The lettuce was turning red, so it was obviously not fresh. There were about two bacon crumbles in the salad and a teaspoon of bleu cheese sprinkled on it. I ordered the halibut. It came out dry and tough, and I could tell by the film on the hollandaise sauce that it had also been sitting under a heat lamp for awhile. They also mixed up our sides. This place charges haute prices but offers mid dishes and service.

We arrived on July 3rd about 9:15 am. We were promptly seated in a booth. The place was pretty…read moreempty, with only 3-4 booths occupied. It appeared to be a sports bar and restaurant from how it was decorated and the TV sets playing Tennis. Our server seated us, quickly took our drink order and got our breakfast menus. I ordered the Two Egg breakfast (eggs over easy, Sourdough toast) and my wife got the Big Breakfast, (eggs medium) which she wanted for the pancakes. The meals took a while even though the place wasn't busy. We soon found out the eggs had been switched. Her's were easy over and mine were medium. So we switched the eggs. My easy over eggs were not fully cooked before they were flipped. My wife's medium eggs were cooked perfectly. However neither egg dish was salted or peppered while being cooked. The pancakes were perfect however. Light, fluffy, and delicious!' She shares one with me and I agreed, delicious, light and fluffy. Her hash browns were not cooked except on the surface. Mine were cooked nicely. However again the hash browns were not salted or peppered during cooking as far as I could tell. All and all the food was good for a breakfast place and the serving sizes were adequate for what we ordered.

We e been going to Dinghy's for decades. The food was always solid and service was good. The place…read morewas always packed regardless of what time of year we were there. Unfortunately it's under new ownership now and they've ruined the place. The lighting is now harsh, the food quality just isn't there anymore and the service is rushed. Oh, and the place was empty on a Saturday night! We will no longer be patronizing Dinghy's. There are too many other places that are better.

Vita Bella is the latest Frankfort staple…read more Ed's Italian family recipes, along with tasty fish and steak options. I had the gnocchi with Gorgonzola sauce on my last visit. Don't tell my doctor. Haha. So, good. We often get a wood fired pizza and salads to share, if we're just dropping in. Great bartenders to mix up your favorite cocktail and Peroni on draft. Best harbor view in town and Bocce courts.

Friday, 8/7/26 ordered the veal scallopini. This was one of our favorite places in Frankfort but…read morenot anymore. Paid over $106 for the two of us and it was vey disappointing. The veal was two 3" long pieces, burnt and crisp on the edges and tough beyond words. The mozzarella on top was not melted and only 3/4" in size. (no exaggeration). The pasta had 7 small slices of mushrooms on top and some shaved parmesan. It had absolutely NO mushroom marsala sauce anywhere on the plate, no seasoning and the pasta was overcooked and unsalted. Thought we just had it wrong so didn't speak up but on the way home, looked up the menu and realized the chef is the one who got it wrong, not us. Won't be back.