I had a great experience at the pancake house. I have been there twice and the food was great, the…read moreservice was friendly, and the place was very clean. The portion size was huge. I eat out alot for work and it's rare for me to ask for a box. I left with a loaded box and a full belly. If you are in the area definitely stop in the food is great.

This place has amazing food. Stopped while town for another event and had a bit of a wait....but it…read morewas worth it. The food was delicious, portions generous, and wait staff was amazing. Highly recommend!

This is the place the farmers would enjoy. They wake up, head to town for their morning coffee and…read morebreakfast, say their good mornings to their neighbors and friends, and talk about the weather. Service is friendly. Ambiance and food are grandma's farm kitchen.

I'm server here and I've always loved the food. The staff itself is amazing and along with the…read morecooks. I've never had a bad meal from here. And here is some pics that I've taken from the last 2 months :)

Food and Service was amazing. I've heard about this place for a few months and finally made it in…read morethere. The portions are very plentiful. I need to go back and try the Pumpkin Waffle "Seasonal" item. Brandy is an amazing waitress and acknowledged everyone as soon as they came into the place! Highly Recommend this place. Only regret: I didn't bring my phone in to take a few pictures.

Had a great breakfast with a friend this morning. Our server was friendly, efficient and kept our…read morecoffee cups filled. Food was delicious! Great biscuits and gravy. My friend loved his blueberry pancakes. Prices were excellent. Well worth the short trip to 'Busco.

You walk in to see a counter with seating for four people, high back, swivel chairs. There's a…read morediner menu letter board up on the wall, yellow with age, announcing the flavors of milkshakes and ice cream. It's from the 60s and probably hasn't changed since they put it up 65 years ago. There's a whiteboard on the back wall with the special for the day written out. Bacon egg and cheese omelette or a sausage egg and cheese sandwich on toast. Five dollars. The kind of place with a few locals sitting at a booth having their morning coffee, one of the waitresses offering Jim the last donut because they know he will want it. He accepts it. This is, in my mind, a classic American small town diner. The kind of place I grew up, eating in my hometown of 500 people. It's not high cuisine, there's nothing fancy about the food although I did come across a few things I had never seen before on the menu. Fried mush. Meat grits specials, like the scuttle butt and the chili Bob. An age old, but perfected recipe of eggs, meat, cheese, and a starch either potatoes ( homefries) or toast. The coffee is weak and not much flavor to it but, to be honest, it's exactly what you would expect in a place like this and there's something comforting about that. Honest, simple food made day and a day out, catering to the local crowd and a few roadway, travelers like myself who happen to come across it. There's a certain charm and depth to places like this that have been lived in day and day out by the same people for decades. For those like up rounded, there's the nostalgia and connection to the many other people having the same experience day after day in communities across the United States. Forgive me if I wax nostalgia can get a little sentimental here, but this morning's dining experience definitely elicited that for me. I hope you can find your own version of this sometime today or in the near future.

I love their food is really great the people are so sweet and kind I would like to go there…read moresometime soon

The outside looks like something from a 70s sitcom set…read more. The inside is dated, but I love the vibe! It was packed on a Saturday at 10:30 in the morning. But they move fast! We were sat in under two minutes, and had our food in less than 10. This place runs like a well-oiled machine. Some of the waitresses here had to be at least 60 to 70 years old, and it looked like they came with the building. I'm not saying that as a bad thing. Is it really a good diner if at least one of the waitress's hands don't shake a little as she sits down your plate? The portions are enormous... The pancakes are the size of a plate. We watched the food come out and everything looks really good. Our waitress was fast and friendly, can't ask for anything better. It was one of the best experiences I've had in a long time.p

I had a good experience at The Pilgrim. I was helped right away, and the atmosphere was lively and…read morewelcoming. The staff were very nice and attentive. I ordered the breakfast burger, and it was good. The hashbrowns were just okay and nothing special. I did not receive a refill on my water, but overall the service was still solid. Overall, it was a positive visit with good food and a great vibe.

I love small town restaurants, and I'm happy to have stumbled upon Mel's Place. Mel is short for…read moreMelinda, by the way. She and her husband, Ron, own and operate the restaurant. Mel was my waitress and Ron was the cook. Mel was friendly and provided good service. I had two eggs over medium, a waffle, and coffee. All was very good.

We're here in the central part of the state of Michigan doing a 22 mile bike ride on the beautiful…read moreFalling Waters Trail between the cities of Jackson and Concord. Upon arriving in the small town of Concord (population 1,200) after the first 11 miles, we were thrilled to see the breakfast cafe on Main Street open for business. My wife and I have been loyal customers of this little cafe when bike riding through Concord over the past 10 years. During that period, it was known by two other names: the Silver Spoon Cafe and the Concord Cafe. Unfortunately, like so many small restaurants, this eatery closed its doors during the year of the pandemic. Riding up today, we noticed the familiar purple awning on Main Street still proclaims "The Concord Cafe". However, after changing hands and getting an interior facelift, it re-opened 30 days ago (May of 2021) as Mel's Place! After walking in the door, we quickly met the new owner Mel...short for Melinda. We enjoyed chatting with her about the renovation she did in exposing the hundred year-old brick in the minimalist and spotless dining room. We then got down to business ordering a pair of Veggie Omelettes with sliced tomatoes and raisin toast while nursing our fresh brewed cups of hot coffee. Our breakfasts at Mel's were spectacular...just like they had been over the years when we had patronized this small business under previous owners. For this Yelper, a delicious breakfast halfway through a 22-mile bike ride is a great motivator. Based on the excellent quality food and friendly small-town service, I expect Mel's Place to quickly build a solid reputation among the many recreational bikers that frequent the Falling Waters Trail. Five stars all day long.

I had the biscuits and gravy, they were very good, service was super fast. Great small diner viberead more

Without a doubt the best breakfast spot I have been to maybe ever! The biscuits and gravy are to…read moredie for! The owner and staff were fantastic to chat with! 10/10 recommend! I am already looking forward to my next visit!

The service was great! Food came out pretty quickly and was really good! Dining area is clean and…read morebright. We will definitely stop again when passing through. I got the Sunrise Special.

Ample portions, good and friendly service, homemade food. Back-home ambiance to the place, feels…read morelike a step back in time. Dined here while visiting my grandparents and mother. It's one of their favorite local spots.

Great food, great service! Had Polar bear sandwich and cherry pie with ice cream. Yum!read more

They have a great variety of dinner style foods. I tried their famous sausage with and half order…read moreof biscuits and gravy. Great local atmosphere and friendly staff.

Jess in the bar handles a full bar rail with grace. Precision, and consistent excellent customer…read moreservice...appreciate her and the excellent food

I've visited Sweetwater Chophouse a number of times for a variety of events and the food has always…read morebeen delicious and the service has always been very friendly. In the past, I've had their catered food for a private business meeting, a holiday lunch with coworkers, a family dinner, and lunch with a friend and everything has been perfect. The dining room is nicely decorated, the views of the golf course are beautiful, and it feels like a more fancy environment that is still comfortable. I live more than an hour's drive from Defiance or I would visit more frequently.