Stomping Grounds

Food was spectacular. Brisket was the best I have had in Michigan. I cannot wait to drive up there…read moreagain.

Their brisket was very good. Also there fries and ranch were great. I loved there orange cream…read morevodka drink. 10/10

Full rack of ribs, sweet potato tots, mac and cheese, smoked polish sausage, cornbread muffins

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Great Nachos and Philly Cheese Steak.

Nick's Hometown Grill

3.7(60 reviews)

0.1 mi

Food, service, and ambience is very good. We are regulars and always have a nice time. The only…read morecomplaint that I can think of is the beer could be colder.

We stopped here for breakfast on the way to the Steam Railroading Institute. It's really homey…read moreinside, and bigger on the inside than outside. Service is super friendly and attentive, glasses never were empty. The breakfast menu is compact, but has a lot of different options. Portions are very generous, and I really appreciated that they have lunch early so my daughter could have grilled fish - she's not a breakfast fan. Everything was very tasty, my biscuits and gravy was huge, and the eggs were a nice topper. Everyone liked what they had, and we all left with full bellies for our ride to CMU.

Inside sign

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The Crunchy Pickle

4.4(50 reviews)

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An absolutely delightful spot in downtown Howell. There's plenty of seating, and their service is…read morequick and very kind. They also have a store to purchase trinkets and stuff which I believe (??) had additional seating. We had the pleasure of ordering the Dino, which was flavorful and a decent portion. We also got a mocktail and found the size and flavor were such a steal for the price. Their pickles were also Uber tasty. Overall, this place is generous and good. It's worth the trip even if you live far! There's street parking close by too!

Yum! What a neat spot with such great flavors - I'm going to be dreaming about the chickleread more

Bar area

View of the inside

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Pesto's

4.5(160 reviews)

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Delicious! I have…read morebeen here about 3 times and each time I have done the create your own pasta. Each time it has been absolutely delicious. One time, I brought my mom, and she enjoyed it as well. They have a small dining area. Each time I have come, I order and either my food is brought to my car, or I wait for it. I am not a fan of the garlic bread, but that is personal preference. The pasta is great. I also opted out of a salad this time. They come with pepperoni on them and I don't eat pork. I have also had two desserts. They are very rich. Both were good. I did a chocolate cake, which had raspberry or strawberry something in the middle. I didnt know this at the time I purchased. I ate around that. The other item was a smore's cake. It was good as well. I will return.

We had an amazing experience at Pesto's. The portions are hearty. Easily shareable! The service…read morefrom the whole staff, was great. Shout out to Koby for his amazing service. The Michigan salad was fresh and delicious. The corn beef Rueben with the homemade bread was one of the top Reuben's I've had. We didn't try dessert but everything looked amazing. Neighbor gem for this area!

Light Athenia sandwich with coleslaw

Maafe soup

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Large oven baked pizza w/cheese, pepperoni, hamburger, green olives, green pepper, & onion

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1.7(7 reviews)

1.1 mi

Very clean subway and very nice and polite people behind the counter. It was just after lunch and…read morethey were still semi busy but I got very prompt service And the guy behind the counter offered their new jalapeño bread which I didn't even know they had and I was pleasantly surprised to get that new bread instead of what I normally get.

The manager is VERY rude and unfriendly and NOT helpful at all! I ordered and paid online as I have…read moredone many times and then I ALWAYS have picked it up at the drive thru window and she REFUSED to even come to the window at all, even to tell me I had to come in! I will NEVER order online again! Ot through that rude manager!

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Iron Horse Pub of Durand

3.0(41 reviews)

0.1 mi

The service and food had been going down that last 8 years. My husband and I stopped coming in for…read moreprobably about 6 years. However, they have new owners and I see the food and service getting significantly better. We have started coming back within the last 3 or 4 months and haven't had any complaints.

Bartender was great!!! The menu had a decent selection of homestyle foods and the history of the…read moreplace sealed the charm.

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Rail burger

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Sweets and Treats

4.3(4 reviews)

3.1 mi

Sweets and treats is a local delectable. The owner and her staff are so kind and attentive. They…read moreremember their regulars and take care of you like family when you come in. I've been getting ice cream for years and will keep doing so! Highly recommend their chocolate chip ice cream cookies. They're huge, YUMMY and only $6.50 (as of this review). My husband usually gets the Hot Fudge Temptation. I love the Oreo blizzard with cheesecake bits added. Another good option is the turtle sundae. SOOOO yummy. We took our nephew here last summer & got him some ice cream. He loves this place too!

A bit worn out on the outside, but clearly locally run and operated. No exceptional items on offer,…read morebut my sundae was just fine. Service friendly. I would put this on my support extremely small local businesses list.

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Double scoop waffle cone with mint chocolate chip on bottom and chocolate/vanilla swirl on the bottom

Birch Run Deli

4.6(154 reviews)

25.5 mi

We picked this place based on the great ratings. Overall, not sure how to feel about the…read moreexperience. If you are looking for great ambiance, this is not it. But we just wanted lunch so it was fine! The menu is small but it was fine - we all found something we liked and when one of us didn't, the person behind the counter made her a grilled sandwich to order. I got a grilled chicken BLT. It was not a traditional chicken breast but something along the lines of a chipped chicken lunchmeat. Overall, it was "ok" - it tasted ok and it filled my stomach. The custom grilled sandwich was a tad soggy but tasted "ok" as did the meatball sub. No serious complaints but nothing exceptional either. Maybe it was just our preferences or maybe it was just who was cooking that day. ‍

Went in to the deli about 5:30 on a weekday, they seem to close the deli whenever they want…read morebetween 5 and 6 pm - at first I couldn't tell if the deli was open because no one seemed to be working at the counter. Certainly nothing fancy looking from the outside, across the street from a rundown outlet mall. There was one guy working the bar and the deli. He was the bartender, cook, waiter and seemingly most everything else. However he was very nice and accommodating for us. We ordered two different sandwiches. All said they were very good food. Not a bad place to get a quick bite if you don't mind simple food in a bare minimum bar type environment.

The Triple Bronx Reuben

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Johnny V's Smoke Shack

4.2(148 reviews)

13.2 mi

Heading east on 69 and we needed some gas and lunch. We yelp and lo and behold right across the…read morestreet is Johnny Vs! We see four star yelp reviews and we head over. You order at the counter and then select your seating. They have a nice selection of indoor seats- tables have cup holders to reduce your spillage. Two in our party today. We had the meat sampler and a pulled pork sandwich and both were fantastic. The ribs and chicken were a tie for first place. Followed closely by the pulled pork, candied bacon (omg) and brisket. Listen it was a meat paradise. Next time I'm passing this place it will be my destination. Good ass BBQ. Plus I love the funky murals!

You know the type of food that makes you do a little happy dance in your seat? That's Johnnys…read more Wonderful staff, friendly service. No frills- just dang good food. Romo's pro tip: the fries. Always get the loaded fries. They are a meal themselves!

Seating options- big booths, high tops and low tops

Baked beans, Mac & cheese, pulled pork

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Ladies RR mural

Lennon Cafe

4.1(40 reviews)

5.8 mi

Had lunch here and was not impressed. The place was crowded with tables, barely room to walk…read more They brought me coffee in a chipped mug and when I added creamer to it it curdled. I ordered scrambled eggs, hashbrowns, bacon, toast and sausage gravy. The portion size was very small and the food was luke warm. The bacon was hard and tough and I couldn't eat most of it. The toast had globs of butter on it and was only barely toasted. I don't think I'll be back.

The banana cream pie is the BEST banana cream pie I have EVER eaten!!! Service was small-town…read morefriendly, but not overly invested in a stranger such as I. It was clean and outdated, but not uncomfortable so. The restroom, however, was a place I would not return except out of desperation. I had breakfast (and took the pie to go), which was standard - good, but not remarkable, and nothing at all was seasoned with salt or pepper. I was disappointed in the selection of cheese for my mushroom omelet. I will likely return as the location is convenient in my work travels a few times a month, but I'll avoid omelets, know to salt and pepper my food, and I will always order pie.

They burnt my burger!!!!!!

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Cute sign

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Nicholas M.

7 years ago

A group of friends and I went here after school before a football game and the service was amazing. We originally wanted ice cream but our English teacher assigned a short essay, so my friends got coffees and I got a frappe and we sat down to write. The prices were reasonable. The young man working there struck up and conversation with us and we felt like we were welcomed there, even though we have never visited before. After I was about half way into the essay, and all my friends were finished, we decided to leave. But I wasn't leaving without something to go. I ended up getting another frappe. The frappes were delicious and I would recommend this place to anyone who enjoys wholesome conversations, pleasant music, and a great coffee. read more

Renee N.

8 years ago

Such a cute place with great people and extremely generous owners! I'm a Wish Granting Volunteer for Make a Wish. Stomping Grounds hosted a send off party for a local Durand child in September. He was getting his wish to go on a Disney Cruise! SG donated freak shakes for everyone in the group (and coffee drinks for the dieters) and gave us a big table to sit at. A great time was had by all! We can't thank you enough! read more

Jess J.

11 years ago

I really like this place, though some of their things are a little pricey. The atmosphere is nice, and every server I met was pleasent. Even when my kids were a little rowdy and I had to get after them they were still nice to me. I will keep going here for their special drinks which are amazing. read more

Daniel H.

9 years ago

Stomping Grounds is the bomb. I would not go there if it wasn't awesome. I live in Owosso and the coffee options aren't much. That being said, it's practically a miracle getting someone like me to drive that far for coffee. The atmosphere is great and the people are the best. Go there. read more

Lyndsae R.

11 years ago

This place is a great addition to Durand! I had a cinnamon scone and a Mocha Latte, along with a nice conversation with the owners. My scone and coffee were delicious and the service and atmosphere were very friendly. I will definitely be back. read more

Annie W.

11 years ago

Had the pink flamingo tea and some ice cream and it was delicious! Also got to try some of their cheesecake and would recommend. Love the atmosphere and the friendly owners! read more

Valerie V.

11 years ago

Had a Carmel macchiato on recommendation by the owner and it was perfect! What a great surprise to find such a good coffee shop while visiting the charming town of Durand. read more

Marc S.

8 years ago

Great little locally owned coffee shop. Their espresso is very good, which is a find for a small shop. Their sandwiches are made to order and taste great too! read more

Tammy S.

5 years ago

Best food for a quick bite come here. I go at least once a week and get food here. It's a nice small town feel with great customer service.

Nick W.

11 years ago

The best coffee shop around. Staff is friendly, the coffee is great, and the prices are decent.

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