Stopped by on a Friday afternoon in October and had the place to ourselves. One staff working…read more Our server was outstanding: friendly, efficient and attentive. The cafe was cute; nothing elaborate but clean and interesting. Seating is limited. We ordered decaf mochas and found them to be piping hot, a bit thin tasting and a little too sweet for our tastes. It was good, but not excellent. Prices were a little more than Starbucks but not appreciably. The bakery items were limited but looked good. Fun mural outside and very close to all the action in Houghton Lake. Definitely a stop worth making when in this area.

Cute coffee shop with indoor seating. There is no food. Syrups are not homemade. I had the London…read morefog tea and it was good. Parking on the side lot. Friendly staff.

We found our new go-to breakfast spot! Ashton and Lesha took great care of us and were both…read moreincredibly friendly and attentive. Sam also kept Scott's coffee topped off the entire time, which was a nice touch and much appreciated. The food came out surprisingly fast, and you could tell it was homemade. We both ordered eggs over easy with hash browns, toast, bacon, and ham, and everything was cooked perfectly. The real standout, though, was the biscuits and gravy. They were absolutely delicious and will definitely be ordering those again. The restaurant was clean, the staff was welcoming and helpful, and the prices were extremely reasonable for the quality and portion sizes. We're so glad we found this place. It's officially our new regular breakfast spot, and we highly recommend it!

Their food is amazing, It always comes out hot and the service is always outstanding.read more

Great selection of coffee drinks, fun drinks, and pastries! There is also a very cute gift shop…read morethat has everything including clothes! Always worth the stop

Just visiting for the week, and I've already been in twice for drinks…read more They have a boutique with various gifts, clothing, and specialty items. The muffins and cupcakes were some of the best I've ever had. They were super moist and flavorful, and if I lived here in town, I would pick these treats up regularly. My favorite was the pineapple upside-down muffin; the carrot cake was equally impressive! My favorite drink is the matcha latte. I get it with oat milk and add sugar for a great mid-day pick-me-up! They have plenty of space to study/work or hang out over coffee. The staff was welcoming and friendly! I'll be back next year for sure!

We had an enjoyable experience with good food and a great selection of drinks…read more We started with the Dilly Pizza Sticks - they're great and the perfect balance of cheese, pickle and sauce. The dill pickle ranch was packed with dill and had good flavor. The meals were the Pesto Chicken Salad, and not pictured the Reuben Turkey. The salad was a smaller portion than I expected, but priced appropriately at just $12 is a great deal. The Basil Pesto dressing is divine, so flavorful and the goat cheese was perfect. This salad will absolutely bring me back. The selection of craft beer, cider, mead, and wines was outstanding - we each opted for a flight and got to try 8 amazing selections. Also priced at just $12 for a flight - it was a great deal. The cherry wheat was the best cherry wheat I've ever tried, this brewery absolutely needs to begin distributing. I'd love to offer this selection at our bar. My one complaint (because I'm super picky and quite snobby about sauces) - the ranch needs to be homemade. With so many delicious dressing and sauce recipes on the menu it's a really big disappointment to have ranch that's not homemade. For me being a sauce snob - that's a deal breaker for me at any restaurant. Overall - our experience, service and vibe here was outstanding and we felt comfortable and right at home. Our server was fantastic, the ambiance inside is very chill and relaxing, and the food was great. I'll still give ya 5 stars because it was really great overall!

Stopped into Four Leaf Brewing and really enjoyed the ciders. The staff was friendly, and the…read moreatmosphere was fun, welcoming, and clean. We ordered the Ancho Nachos with a side of beer cheese. The beer cheese was fantastic and honestly what made the nachos enjoyable. The melted cheese on the nachos themselves was pretty sparse, so having the beer cheese on the side was key. One thing I really liked was the banana peppers. They were a nice acidic surprise that added a pop of flavor in place of your traditional jalapeños. I think the dish would benefit from more tomatoes or a fresh salsa to brighten everything up. The biggest thing holding the nachos back was the chips. They were thick, grainy, old-style nacho chips that tasted a bit like cardboard. A better chip would elevate the entire dish! At $16 for a fairly modest bowl of nachos, I expected a more polished and elevated offering. The flavors are there, and the beer cheese is excellent, but the overall execution doesn't quite match the price point. Overall, I'd happily return for the cider, friendly service, and enjoyable atmosphere. A few small tweaks to the nachos could make them every bit as good as the rest of the experience.

My family of 6 came for dinner on Saturday evening and waited and waited to be waited on with 4…read morewaitresses who not once even acknowledged that they saw us as they walked pass us numerous times, not a nod, not a smile not a hand wave NOTHING and same thing as we walked out they stood in the narrow hallway and never said a word ! We spent good money on great service with great food and an outstanding waitress ( Samantha ) at the Cedar House No do overs @ Pepper Mill from us. P.S. Pepper Mill do better.

This was a favorite of my parents for several years when camping in the Gladwin City Park,they…read morereminisced about the sour cream raisin pie. We followed tradition when in Gladwin recently, and enjoyed a wonderful dinner at the Pepper Mill. The burgers and meatloaf are fantastic. We took our pie to go, and I have to say that it was scrumptious. Highly recommend the German chocolate and the banana cream pie. I asked about the sour cream pie and whether they carried it anymore, I mentioned that it was my 88 year-old mother's favorite and I thought they had made one sugar free with the previous owners. . Anita, the pie baker came out and indicated they might have it the next day. They did indeed have a pie ready the next day and we ended up buying the whole thing. I can't emphasize enough, how pleased my parents were and how much they enjoyed the pie. But what stands out the most is Anita's kindness, going above and beyond after opening and closing the restaurant, spending time making the special pie. You just don't meet people like this often anymore. Kudos to Anita and to this restaurant for a great experience. We'll be back. If you haven't been there, you should go and try the pie.

I went in for the lunch buffet. Not much of a variety on the buffet. Everything tasted a little…read moreoff. The price was high for what they had to offer you. $15. If I want Chinese buffet again I'll just go over to West Branch or Houghton Lake. You guys can do better

The best egg drop soup ever I mean the best tons of cabbage eggs and flavor the sweet and sour…read morechicken is not Gordon food service it has to be homemade breaded chicken soooo good 9.0 out of 10

Great food and cute waitresses. We always have breakfast here when visiting our Clare family. Try…read morethe loaded avocado toast. Can't go wrong!

Great food, great atmosphere, and great service. My wife had a blueberry muffin that was incredibly…read morefresh and loaded with blueberries. The yogurt parfait had fresh fruit and granola. The biscuits and gravy with the eggs alongside were just like I eat regularly in the south. And unlike most places that serve biscuits and gravy, there were chunks of sausage in the gravy. Perfection. Also, the decor is warm and inviting.

Never been there in person (yet) but this is now my go-to bakery for paczki. Outside of Hamtramck…read morewhich has no little Polish ladies any more or the defunct Haglemans in Royal Oak, these yummy pastries are the best! I have them sent to me in Colorado. They get here within a week even with the iffy postal service. My once a year indulgence! Next time I'm in the area, I will definitely stop in.

Have traveled up north Michigan many times and always seen the billboard advertising Cops &…read moreDoughnuts in Clare. Made it a point to make this a stop on our travel route to Traverse City. So glad we did! It's in a small quaint downtown Clare. Street parking. Many different goodies to choose from, including donuts, cookies, mini cakes, and much more. They offer day "old" items as self serve in a separate area, so be sure to check it out for a great deal. They also have a storefront with jelly, salsa, cherries, honey and more. Also, tshirts and some other logo apparel and souvenirs. Staff is very friendly and helpful. They were very patient when we told them it was our first time and spent time looking at all the options. Very reasonable prices. Probably the freshest baked goods I have ever had. The apple fritter is hands down the best! Pieces of cut apples baked into the donut. Delicious! The blueberry donut has fresh and moist literally melted in my mouth. The chocolate cookie with chocolate frosting is a real treat, very sweet and can be shared. The list goes on and on... every single thing we had was delicious - you can't go wrong with anything! It was so good we made a stop in route going home. This is a definite must try! You may even find yourself making a special trip just to get more of their delicious goodies. Stop in - you won't be disappointed!

Stopped in to grab something in a pinch and they said it would not be a problem to get me out on…read moretime. Ordered the coconut shrimp which was delicious and it was in front of me within minutes. I sat at the bar which had a great view. Very impressed and will stop back.

Food okay, Service okay, Ambience generic. Got a $15.00…read moresalad, petite size with 2 shrimp, it was like a side salad. Service slow and inattentive, very sterile. Ambiance average. Will not come back and not refer anyone.

They have everything! But I go especially for the coconut…read moremarshmallows. Oh my gosh, so good & fresh, they almost melt in your mouth. They also carry King Arthur's flours & even raw sugar. An herb section too. Very helpful workers.

This is a hidden gem, nestled in the heart of northern Michigan. Located in Gladwin, Michigan…read moresince 1987, this store delivers the charm of days gone by. I walked into the store and was instantly transported back in time. They have a wide assortment of nuts, candies, fruit, spices, grains, and much more! The proprietors were wonderful, kind and infomative. I highly recommend a visit to this treasure, you will not regret this diamond!!