This is a wonderful little place for breakfast in Alpena. The food is excellent and the staff is…read moresuper friendly. My girls all had the blueberry pancakes and they were big and enjoyable. You also can't go wrong with Plath's meats. Great breakfast.

Food is delicious we had omelet and hash browns they were cooked perfectly the waitress was very…read morefriendly kept our coffee filled made sure we had everything we needed the restaurant was very clean.

Wienerlicious! HA! Catchy name and catchy ginormous hot dog on its roof is probably the best…read moreadvertisement for this place! Advertising/PR did good on this place with that! :) We were heading back home from Mackinaw island and decided to stop by since it was close to our hotel and we wanted a quick bite to eat prior to going back home. We both tried the foot long - I had ketchup and mustard, my typical for a hot dog. The hot dog truly was enormously long and pretty fresh. Husband got fries with cheese. Food came out quick. Would recommend!

It hotdog. Hard to get wrong…read more Menu is straight forward and food came out quick. The fries were scrumptious and perfect, the hotdogs were yummy too, but in a regular hot dog way. The fun part was definitely the giant hot dog on the roof.

John Boy's isn't just a diner--it's a portal. One foot in Americana, one in a dream. The menu reads…read morelike a manifesto: sprawling, obsessive, oddly precise. Every dish arrives like it's been summoned by memory. The bacon is crisp, the toast knows something, and the omelets are heavy with intention. The dining room is small, dimly lit, and full of quiet drama. The regulars speak in half-smiles, and the staff greets you like they've seen your face before--in another life, maybe. Alpena doesn't have many restaurants. That's the mystery. You drive around expecting more, but there's a stillness here. A pause. And then--John Boy's. Waiting. Whether you're just passing through or hiding out for a while, this is your place. Breakfast, lunch, or dinner. (Even if you're not hungry.)

Your typical small town diner! Everyone was so friendly…read more Don't make my mistake and make sure you get their fresh bread!!! My husband got it and gave me a bite, and I regretted not getting my own! It was amazing.

Another outstanding year we have been having meats from Plath's for more than 20 years. And again…read morethis year they have out done themself, we had the WHOLE bone in ham for our family Christmas in Chicago. I can only suggest you to try anything they have once and you will be back. Great family to work with.

I love their smoked fish. Whenever near Roger City I always buy a few pounds. The smoked pork…read morechops also rock! Will I return? An emphatic, Yes!

went for a Coney and found the Gyro to be excellent!! used…read moreto be Joes, now it's Rex Coney Island....give it a go

The food and service were good. I really don't have any complaints at all but I tore my food up…read morethough

Perfect placement just off the dock and a nice View. Prices were good and the staff was polite and…read moregot my order done quickly. It is nice that they had veggie options for my wife. Next time on the island I will stop by again, for a reasonably priced snack.

Great food and views of the water! We had the burger and hot dog - both were yummy. Easy to lay out…read moreon the ground for some sunshine after you eat your lunch too!

Amazing transformation with the new owner, great food and service. Awesome TV's for watching…read moresports. Love this place, highly recommended.

Amazing food and atmosphere! Great place for a family dinner, listen to live music, or watch the…read moregame with friends! Love this place!

It's December 2025 and I Just discovered Nowicki's! Been driving past it for years and only saw it…read moreas a big old building. Well, I was so wrong! It's a 6th generation sausage shop that serves food too. And they're still making homemade sausages! I've never had a better brat in a bun! This is a MUST TRY for anyone who's hungry. True olde world seasoning with no gluten and no MSG. They even have a food truck for catered events.

Coming from out of town I knew I had to check out a local place like this and it didn't disappoint…read more Walking in I had no idea how ordering worked and when I saw a family in front of me getting their order, I'm just glad I could follow what they were doing lol. They have 6 types of sausages for the picking and they're: Festival Classic Potato Spicy Cajun Sauerkraut Cheddarwurst Beer Brat Not sure if they rotate the flavors though. Anyways, picked a bun and a Festival Sausage (From what it tasted like, it was bell peppers infused. Next up they had a topping station and it was all the condiments you could think of putting on a hot dog. I specifically got this Corn Relish and it was dreamy, the sweet snap of the corn with the hint of relished veggies .(Highly recommend) At the end of the counter is where you'll pay and it's simple as that. The whole process reminded me of chipotle but a self serve version and with hot dogs. There's also an ice cream shop adjacent to the counter and if you're feeling sweet after a savory hot dog, then it's the perfect place for salty and sweet lovers.

The B&B Bbq is a little unknown gem on Mackinac Island. Located east of the fort at the Harbour…read moreView Inn, B&B BBQ specializes in cherrywood smoked barbecue sandwiches, hot dogs, burgers, and brats. It is not a sit down restaurant, but more of a quick service stand that features some of the best barbecue on the island. They allow you to go and sit on the porch of the bed and breakfast near by to enjoy your meal and people watch. They are open for lunch, from 11 to 3 daily as long as the weather holds up. I ordered the beef brisket topped with their house made barbecue sauce and it was one of the best beef briskets I have ever had. The cole slaw was really good also. It is a southern style slaw that is creamy and sweet. Topped with a ice cold drink and I was set for the day. The next time you are Mackinac Island, make plans to find this place. Eating there is well worth the trip!