Well, it was our first time visiting the cafe, arrived 1pm on Sunday, the cafe was 1/3 empty on arrival, ordered for the two of us at 1:10pm and then we were promptly forgotten, forgotten twice it seems, in fact. There are only what(?) 10 small table in the place, lol. They finally whipped up our two small plates at 1:50pm after serving a large party of six who arrived and ordered 15 minutes after us and were served 10 minutes before. Might not want to come here if you are hungry. The cook can make good food real fast, once they get the order. Sad face. read more

Straight forward breakfast stuffs with good service and kind folks. A regular place to take the kiddo for a pile of tasty food.

i was ready to love this place after Chef Robert Irvine renovated everything! the decor is great if you like sunflowers (everywhere!) & hard chairs what they should've done is hire someone who knows how to cook, as there is no talent or pride showing...he looks as disgusting as his food tastes. now i know why at 12:30 pm there were only 7 people in there. read more

We enjoy the service and food at Sunnyside Cafe! Great service! They offer some unique items, such as their avocado toast with chick peas! My son loved that! The freshly made, homemade egg salad in a wrap is one of my favorites! I just wish their hours were longer so I could go whenever I'd like to! Haha read more

Well, I have to say that this restaurant is back on track. They hit a bit of a speedbump awhile ago but they have recovered and are back to doing what they do best. Service was good, food was cooked to follow customer requests (very important to me). The food tasted great. I tend to stick to the same order because that's what I do but there were many interesting special items available and the wife says those have been great. (She likes to try a variety of things) kudos to the great comeback. read more

I really wanted to like this adorable diner. But it was pretty average and overpriced. The server was friendly but we had some communication challenges to work through. The food took a really long time considering the place was pretty empty. It tasted "fine" but nothing to write home about. It feels like at this price point it should be a step up from traditional diner food. Sadly it's not. It's not that I don't recommend the place, but I likely won't make the drive back out there myself. read more

They charged me for lemons in my water ... never in my 20 years of management and serving experience have I experienced this... the open kitchen and looking at the cook ... I was really hoping he wasn't the one cooking my food. He looked so dirty and unsanitary... also the food was bad. Service was fine. I won't be back. Poor poor ownership and management. Charging for lemons... please buddy. If you are that desperate for money maybe consider another career. Or spend some time training your cooks how to cook, and the people will come. read more

if you get alex as the woman takin your order its gonna be 10/10 experience best food and service by someone i ever had read more

Excellent food. Cute decor. I have always had a pleasant experience at Sunnyside Cafe.

The food was average. Hash browns had no seasoning, very bland. The omelette was very thin, hardly any fill, and $15! Coffee nasty. Service was decent. read more

Service is always friendly and food is great! I've only been for breakfast but have enjoyed everything. The mismatched coffee cups add to the experience! read more

Super cute breakfast spot just minutes from the heart of Williamston, MI! We dined in and had a good experience. We both ordered the veggie with egg whites, and my significant other added grilled chicken and Avocado to his. We both got home fries with our meals and thought they were good. All-in-all, the portion size felt smaller than other breakfast spots in the greater Lansing area, and the service, ambiance, and wait time were comparable to our favorite breakfast joints. Prices felt high, but I'm chalking that up to the current inflation we are feeling in all aspects of life right now. Definitely recommend this spot for locals! read more

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We visited this place today I must say it was a real disappointment after seeing all the hard work the show put in fixing this place the floors were dirty it looked like half of the seating was missing it felt like eating in a cafeteria cold vibes also they gave us the wrong food and the biscuits and gravy were not good at all the hashbrowns were over cooked the hot dog was burnt I don't recommend going to this restaurant! read more

First time calling in to eat here, greeted with a warm welcoming feeling and explained to me a all options available for my sandwich. Tasty food and great service read more

Cute and simple place. Just like their sign says, "nothin' fancy, just good food!" We were a group of 6 and chose to get breakfast food. The best indication with my family is clean plates. And they ALL were. Things we ordered: Super Ham and cheese omelette - ordered no onions and they got it right. Also, the eggs were cooked perfectly and the hash browns and toast weren't lacking in buttery goodness. Scrambler - such a great blend of simple food. Cooked perfect. Chocolate Chip pancakes - the 5 year old cleared them. Country Carol - 2 orders of it; they both loved the gravy and pile of food. One stated they would have loved it to be a bit bigger. (Note: comes with Over Medium eggs unless you specify different.) Corned Beef Hash bowl - hash has a nice grilled crisp on it and everything was layered yummily. (Note: comes with Over Medium eggs unless you specify different.) Definitely a place to visit again. It was simple food, put together in multiple ways that made it all yummy. read more

Sunnyside Cafe - The counter and register. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Williamston, Michigan

Went for breakfast on a Saturday morning. We were greeted and seated immediately. Ordered waffle and pancake specials. Both were delicious! The restaurant is clean and bright. We were very impressed with the food and the service. read more

Great food, friendly service, cute atmosphere! I always feel welcome when I come here for breakfast or lunch. It's definitely worth the drive from Okemos! read more

After seeing Sunnyside Cafe featured on a recent episode of Restaurant Impossible, I just had to try it even though it meant a 45 minute drive. It has a cute sunny atmosphere and the staff was very welcoming. The Texas cinnamon raisin bread French toast was delish. There is a lot of variety on the menu. read more

Foods really good Waitresses are really friendly and genuine Super cute little diner I love the decor read more

New decor is bright and sunny! Food is still great and new menu items intriguing. I tried the Sparty breakfast panini and it was wonderful! The Country Carol was amazing as always. We love going here. read more

We go in for breakfast occasionally for our Class of 70 get together when we can (before the makeover) and the food was good but now it is even better. The new menus and addition items on the newest menu look even more enticing! I hope they also upgrade their internet pictures and descriptions real soon to show the enhancements the "Bar Rescue" TV show did for them! Mike A. read more

The breakfast burrito and the coffee are both top-notch but I've ordered several things off the menu and never been disappointed.

Visiting my family and had to go to Sunnyside once more. Had a little waiting time so we enjoyed the nice weather outside until a couple tables cleared for our group size. Abby was a great waitress. Food is absolutely amazing. What a great variety of choices! Prices are on point. Owner Jeanette was busy, yet took the time to smile, wave and share a little conversation. Don in the kitchen was doing his thing handling the rush without lowering the quality. Moving to a new location in South Carolina and I hope to find an establishment as great as this one. Will always come back here when I visit family in Michigan! read more

Great little pizza's in the little town. They have a new patio in between two buildings with a great comfy eating area.

Despite being listed as a breakfast and brunch place they do NOT serve breakfast after noon on weekdays! They do not have this info posted on their Facebook or Yelp page and we just wasted a 30 minute drive. We'll stick with Roxy's Cafe or Golden Harvest when we want a killer breakfast. We won't be back here. read more

Love, love, love the breakfast!!! Absolutely the best pancakes on the planet!!! We used to live in Williamston. Now we live in TX. We have yet to find another pancake as good as those at Sunnyside. Whenever we travel back to MI, we make a trip to Sunnyside! read more

Sunnyside was one of the first restaurants to open as non-smoking in Williamston. They quickly attracted a great staff and employee a number of students who are working their first jobs. This is a great place to swing by for breakfast or lunch - the food is very good, the staff is always friendly and I have yet to have a bad service. Keep up the great work Sunnyside! read more

Good food, good portion size, basic breakfast fare. Nothing amazing or special but will definitely come back. read more

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I love this little Cafe!! The menu is awesome and provides a large variety of options. A perfect little coney for a nice little town. The service is great too, and the management was very kind as well. Love coming here whenever I'm in town! read more

No substitutions allowed means not in food choice or in how it is cooked or served. The cook apparently runs the show. The waitress even seemed hesitant to ask - she was friendly and got everything right for our table of 6. Food was average. But honestly not so good that we'd choose this place over another. One of our party said the biscuits & sausage gravy was good & the waitress kept our coffee cups full. read more

Meh. Unless you are an everyday regular the staff couldn't care less you are there. Breakfast mediocre at best.

They would not substitute my toast for fruit. The bathroom was so dirty my 4 year old daughter wouldn't sit on the seat until I wiped it clean with a paper towel. The corned beef looked canned and the hash browns looked like they came from a freezer. Never again. read more

In Willamston it's all we have for breakfast food. Needs new carpet but food is good and they are pleasant and kitchen is clean and we will keep going back. Have never had a bad experience read more

Overhyped reviews. Place closes at 2pm and stops serving breakfast at noon. The food was nothing to talk about. The place was dirty and run down. Won't be returning. read more

Sunnyside is your typical small town cafe. Great food, greater service, and friendly atmosphere. Everyone's a regular and its tradition to go for breakfast every day! Get the biscuits and gravy - they're delicious!!! The waitresses are on top of keeping your coffee full and everyone in there is always smiling. read more

Big sign on front door. No outside food allowed. I witnessed staff telling a family with a baby they could not feed their baby jar food or bottle. The few times we ate here our food wasn't cooked properly. I asked for well done and was still pink in spots. The food is just okay. Staff was friendly and reasonably priced menu. We were waited on quickly. The tables were clean, carpet floor was dirty. We haven't been back since. read more

Okay food. Nothing exciting but decent for what it is. Decor is a little off-putting.

I LOVE this place. Such great food and amazing staff. The servers have been there a long time and know most repeat customers. A great place to go for breakfast or lunch. read more

Stop serving breakfast at 12 but the place closes at 2, seems pointless. The service is absolutely horrible, no hello, no goodbye, no need to tell us your name or wear a nametag or shirt or anything that actually shows the waitress works there. The waitress literally walked up with a pad and pen and just looked at us, not even a what'l you have. Then to stand at the register waiting to pay while the employees jaw with the people at the bar is not excusable. They surely do not want the customer to return. Very amateur run establishment, and to be this close to Michigan State it was surprising to see the place littered with old Ohio State stuff. Food is mostly Gordon food service and Sysco, like an overpriced Denny's with bad service and short hours. When breakfast ends it's just burgers and sandwich, not what you'd expect at a sit down diner. Will not return. read more

This place us amazing!! It's a great family owned business with great food at reasonable prices. It is a staple in Williamston.