After reading the menu my cousin and my wife and I selected items for dining. The waiter urged…read moreselection of 3 sides for my cousin - and, since my wife likes sweet potato fries, added the sweet potato fries to her order for steak and shrimp plus 3 sides. I ordered the cod and 2 sides (reduced to two pieces of cod) from the same menu. at that time, NO mention was made of price changes for the sides. We think - if the menu says 3 sides included - that they should not incur an 'add-on' charge - the word INCLUDED doesn't mention additional cost. those that incur a cost should be separated from the selections that are included, and not listed mixed into the included ones. We dined, but the waiter apparently does not have much experience - and had to be asked for steak sauce, and shrimp sauce. Those normally are either offered at time of order - or brought with the steak and shrimp. When I received the bill, I was surprised that the "included sides" had been charged and the price for them changed from what shows on the menu. When I protested that isn't what the menu states - the other waiter (older and maybe more experienced), said that the owner increased prices on the add-on sides. I replied, "that isn't what the menu lists and I'm not paying for increases not listed." I consider this deceptive advertising - it would have taken only a few minutes to adjust their printed menu prices with an ink pen and be 'up front' with diners about the prices one is expected to pay. I wonder how long it will take before the prices are either inked in to be accurate or reprinted menus provided... I don't know what others think about this, or how many others actually look at the prices - - but I plan to find other places to dine out when I come to visit my cousin for a couple weeks a year. The bar two doors over has great food too - and their menu reflects the prices that are on your bill. I looked at the Jacks online menu today, May 8, and the higher prices for add-on sides shows there. The increases/changes are not reflected in the in-restaurant printed menus as of May 7. Things like that might have something to do with the rather sparse turnout last evening or it could be some other factor in play. Years ago, Jacks was always crowded when we came to visit.

Very friendly service and the food was amazing! Great battered cod; the soups were delicious and…read morethe cheese curds were yummy! So glad we found this restaurant during our trip!!

If I love anything more than my own children, it's bar food. Sometimes you just need to bury…read moreyourself in some greasy, fried food made under the music of Led Zeppelin or Sammy Hagar by a cook two packs deep and three shots in. As a solo eater this evening, I naturally ordered an appetizer and a burger, to get that full bar food effect. The appetizer was five (5) breaded jalapeño poppers. Those bad boys came out in the traditional paper boat only a bar can serve food in. It comes with ranch and when I popped that top off the little plastic ramekin, my heart melted more than when I saw a double rainbow. You guessed it. Home. Made. Ranch. You could put homemade ranch on a stick and I'd eat it. The poppers had that perfect breaded crunch, perfect amount of cream cheese filling, and good jalapeño taste. Poppers w/ life changing ranch 8/10. My main course was an olive burger. Nothing particularly popped out at me on the menu, so I just took my time scanning it and let the Bar of Influence™ guide me. I started with just the typical Bay de Noc burger, which is just "burger and bun." Direct quote. But I called an audible and decided to roll with the Olive Burger. Now, personally, I believe a top notch Olive Burger is made with an olive spread AND mayo. Not just olives and mayo. But, sometimes just that olive flavor calls and I don't care how I answer the phone. (To be clear, I answered the phone and it was just olives and mayo). Since I was feeling extra gluttonous, I added another patty. Stop. I know. I call myself those names, too. I do think that bonus patty might have been the patty that broke the camels back. Don't get me wrong, I polished it all off, but I felt degraded afterwards. OBDP (Olive Burger, Double Patty) 7/10. OBSP (Olive Burger, Single Patty) 7.75/10 "But what about the fries?" - You, probably. Okokok, relax. The fries were actually amazing. I never know the name/style of these fries (they looked normal with kind of like crispies stuck to them. Also kind of batter-y? I don't know. I'm not a potato). They had a crispy potato-y outside with a soft potato-y inside. They were the perfect doneness. Unknown Potato Style Fries 10/10. The ambiance was your typical bar type ambiance. High tables, low tables, pool table, juke box, tvs with sports, keno. Good spot. Go do it.

Buddy and I stopped in on our way to deer camp for some lunch…read more He had a burger and i got the walleye sandwich. Service was quick, and our waitress was helpful in getting anything we needed. My sandwich was a bit greasy, but tasted great. The waffle fries i ordered were also solid. No issues at all, decent food. If we ever are around later in the day, the pool tables they have would definitely get some use.

Food was delicious as always but our server was awesome. Danny is always so pleasant and enjoyable.read more

Phenomenal Location Great Bar…read moreOutside Patio to watch the bay Great food. Group enjoyed the specials and the fish and chips

My wife left her purse with credit cards, cash, passport, etc ... in the restaurant at this truck…read morestop. It wasn't noticed until we were over 200 miles away. A kind and honest person brought it to the cashier, who then gave it to the manager. We used Google to determine the name of the truck stop and obtain a phone number. After discussing the contents with the manager, he agreed to go to the post office and have it shipped to us via two-day service (the fastest they had to our location). We paid for the shipping out of the cash in the purse and we received the purse in two days with nothing missing. The manager Jim also provided us the receipt with the change from the shipping costs. What incredible customer service!!! We offered him some cash as a reward, but he refused it. We really feel blessed to have received this type of service and honesty by all involved.

I really loved this truck stop. I only went into the convenient store part. The lady at the counter…read morewas really nice and helpful. The items where just like any other convenient store a little over priced. I would recommend this store to my family and friends.

I recently had breakfast at the Dew Drop Restaurant in Gladstone. I ordered the country fried steak…read morewith eggs over easy, hash browns, sourdough toast, and a freshly brewed unsweetened iced tea. The food was about what I expected. It wasn't exceptional, but it wasn't disappointing either. Everything was prepared as ordered, and the meal itself was perfectly acceptable. One thing I genuinely appreciated was that they serve freshly brewed iced tea. Living much farther south, I've always preferred brewed tea over fountain tea, and it's something that's sometimes harder to find the farther north you travel. Every so often I visit Gladstone to see my mother-in-law, and I enjoy supporting locally owned restaurants whenever I can. I was looking forward to a quiet breakfast by myself with a glass of fresh brewed tea because it reminds me of sitting with my great-grandmother years ago. Unfortunately, the experience took an unexpected turn when I received my check. Before ordering, I had specifically asked the server whether the tea was freshly brewed rather than fountain tea. When she said it was, I ordered it without giving the menu another thought. After years of traveling throughout the United States and Canada for work and eating in restaurants almost daily, I simply assumed brewed iced tea refills were complimentary, as they almost always have been in my experience. It wasn't until I looked at my bill that I realized I had been charged for each refill. I had two glasses of unsweetened iced tea at $2.99 each. Seeing nearly $6 spent on tea alongside a $13 breakfast was genuine sticker shock. At that price, the beverage felt more like I was paying for a premium drink, such as a beer or a margarita, rather than iced tea. When I asked about it, I was told the restaurant has to make money and that brewed tea costs more than fountain soft drinks. That explanation didn't make sense to me because brewed coffee also receives complimentary refills. Looking at the typical costs of operating a small restaurant, brewed coffee, freshly brewed iced tea, and fountain soft drinks all appear to cost only a few dozen cents per serving once ingredients, equipment, utilities, maintenance, and labor are taken into account. While every restaurant's costs are different, the actual difference between these beverages appears to be relatively small, so I found the explanation difficult to understand. This wasn't really about the extra few dollars. It was about the surprise of discovering the charges only after the meal and the inconsistency of offering complimentary refills on brewed coffee and fountain soft drinks while charging for brewed iced tea. I appreciate that Dew Drop serves real brewed tea, and I enjoyed supporting a local restaurant. I simply hope they reconsider this policy or, at the very least, make it much more obvious to customers before they order. Had I known refills were charged at full price, I likely would have ordered something different. That small change in communication--or a change in the refill policy--would have made what was otherwise an average breakfast a much more enjoyable experience.

Food was pretty tasteless Portions were on the stingy side…read morePrices seemed a bit high for this kind of place However the Cole slaw was good

We never pass up an opportunity to get some Saloon Pizza, even when we live 7+ hours away in…read morelower/west MI...! We had a friend stop in, pick up, and transport one of their Brisket BBQ pizzas and it did not disappoint, even when re-heated! Compliments to the Pizza Chef working Sunday afternoon 09/27/2026. We are looking forward to our next visit in person!

Food and service were phenomenal. I saw a lot of comments on here saying the pizza was equivalent…read moreto frozen pizza. That couldn't be further from the truth. That was some of the best pizza I had ever had around here. Bonus points for my 2 year old being obsessed with the animal heads on the wall

Friendly service and Great food...Ham Egg Cheese sandwich on Fresh Homemade Bread…read moreBiscuits&Gravy was good. I ate ALL OF THAT! So next time I will try one their baked goods Giant Muffins or Maybe one those nice looking cinnamon rolls ummm!!

If you want a delicious cheeseburger at an excellent price you must stop here! It came highly…read morerecommended in all the travel books and definitely lived up to the hype. It was crowded but worth the wait.

Delicious food with great service. Had to try the smashburger cause that are all the rave, it was…read moreeverything they said and more! The pasties was one of the best we've had! Highly recommend.

A weekday morning found us back at the beach and a stop at Rosy's. Rosy has since retired and the…read morecurrent owners seem to be improving year over year. The restaurant is still small and at 10 am- full! We had a larger party of 6 and luckily the waitress asked a couple (no food yet) to please move from the 6-seater they were at to a 4-seater, as we were ready to say "uncle" and leave without ordering. Back in the day, Rosy would have never let 2 people sit at a table for 6. As for the food- the giant pancake was a standout. Huge and thick and yummy! Loaded with butter and syrup the entire table ate pieces of it. I had a cheeseburger and fries, it was good- not special but ok. I think the hash remains a favorite of my fellow diners. You can now get hash everyday (back in Rosy's time- it was a twice a week treat). Service is overall a bit slow- but cooking space is limited and they were busy- so it was expected. It's still a cash only business. So bring your dollars, patience, and an appetite!

Literally cured my hangover, I was thinking about wearing sunglasses into the restaurant…read morebeforehand. Bearded chef, you have saved my morning and long drive home. My server w bangs and glasses was super kind, funny, spunky, and efficient! Same with the younger lady w the fancy highlights. Adorable interior that's very cozy, would be a regular spot for me if I was a local. Ordered one surprisingly big pancake, American fries, a BLT w fries, a side of gravy, tea, and water. Killer breakfast for 28.32.

Went for a fish fry and left disappointed!!!…read more Fish fry was 19.95, shrimp was $15.99 and neither were worth it. Fish was greasy which means the oil was not above 375. The batter should be crisp not greasy after its cooked. The salad bar wasn't anything special. Croutons were stale, the chix pepper jack soup was lumpy which means it was old. Beans had zero flavor. Over for a table of four our bill was $79 and I will never be back!!! It's not worth the money.

Do not let the words "truck stop" fool you. This little diner has excellent food. We went for the…read morefish fry. My husband got the Lake Fish Trio, it had good portions of Walleye, White Fish and Perch, served with French fries, grilled veggies, warm dinner roll AND the all you can eat soup and salad bar ( that had baked beans and deep fried mac & cheese balls!) Our waitress (Jen?) was excellent, our drinks were not even to the half way mark and she was quick to refill them, came back quickly after we received our meals to check if everything was okay. I ordered the breaded Shrimp. It was (panko?) breaded, butterflied, golden brown and perfect, with French fries ( we had potato choices, et but stuck with the fries since it was our first time trying the place). Mine also came with the soup and salad bar. What a great meal from this little diner. We plan on going back again to try the prime rib! We didn't set the bar high because it was a "truck stop" and were so pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food there!