Always a good pour. A friendly face and a fun time. The food is phenomenal and the service...?…read moreawesome

Not a very big menu and the food was just alright but we heard it's better in the Summer (more…read morechoices) The service was good as we went during a slow period. Ambiance was okay. Overall not sure if we will be back as we're not into all the craft beer but if it's your thing then check it out.

The service was pretty solid, servers were very nice but since we were the only table in a certain…read moresection it was out of their way a bit, but no biggie. The bread was soaked in what I assume was maybe garlic butter but it tasted like it was from a popcorn machine. Everyone ordered something different and the consensus was everything was sub par except for the lasagna. Perch was filled with bones, pizza was super oily and saturated from the pan it was on, shrimp was just okay. We were really excited to try this place but probably won't be back. Give it a chance if you're in the mood for pasta, I suppose.

Went here with my brother and SIL. Always had good food here but for some reason the food was…read moresubpar. The primerib was excellent. The appetizer, calamari , was horrible. more breading than squid. Tasteless. My walleye was the same, more breading and oily. And tasteless. Not worth the price. I used to praise this restaurant for its good food. But sorry not this time. For a Friday night you could do better. Be better.

It started many years ago when I was in single digit years of age. At my current age of 37, I…read morerecollect memories that transcend many ideas of service including the aspect of intelligence from the staff in the form of understanding, as well as their attention to the patrons of the establishment. Every time I've stepped foot into this place, I was met with a hearty hello, or a few hey expressions or a hi there! The patrons of this establishment today were extremely pleasant. I love the atmosphere nowadays as well as how it was in the old days and the fact that it is just a wonderful place to unwind from a few months of stress, or go have a good time on the weekends during the seasons that welcome patrons from around not just Alpena, but Michigan itself as well as some random appearances from people out of state. Overall if I wanted to rate this business I would have to give it a 5 and a half stars out of 5. Truly phenomenal to be a person who enjoys the ambience of a space that resembles awesomeness! Thank you. For reference, no I was not drinking at this establishment before legal age, I actually had enjoyed some food and occasional work as a child such as wiping the bar down or sweeping the floor etc.

Very friendly tavern, beer was nice and cold. It's pretty dark in there but it is a tavern. Service…read morecould be just a little better as we waited for about 10 minutes before getting served. In their defense they were in the middle of stocking their coolers.

The food was just amazing and that perogi special was amazing. The Snitchzel was phenomenal as…read morewell. And the service fabulous as well as the outdoor seating was beautiful. If I were to rate this any higher I would give it 10000000000000000 stars it was amazin.

Food is always amazing. I am from out of town and make it a point to eat here when in town…read more Service is usually slow, so be prepared for that. Knowing this going in, makes it OK They were short staffed last night and Chris was flying solo. He crushed it and absolutely did the best he could with what he had. Quaint building and basic dining room. Always clean.

The food here is fantastic!! We're here from out of town and have already gone twice! Everything is…read morehomemade and delicious. I've never had a better salad... homemade croutons and ranch! Their drinks are strong and well-priced! The ambience is fun, light and energetic. Come for a drink or to play pool. Also the appetizers are to die for!

Im gonna start by saying the food was good but there were no prices on the menu that should have…read morebeen my first clue! We got 2 burgers and fries a chicken quesadilla and the pretzel bites. The bill was 80 dollars didn't expect that for some bar food

Very low key but comfy. The bartenders and wait staff are friendly and the service is great.read more

Good bartender. Rough crowd in the bar the night I was there, that spilled into a fight outside the…read moreplace.

Great place for a quick bite to eat, to browse comics/art supplies, or stay longer for a…read moremovie/board games. The colors are bright and vibrant, with plenty of interesting things to look at. The food was quick, cheap and delicious. I also learned that they will be hosting art classes soon.

I don't think I'll be going there again. My coworkers and I have food delivered to us. Our order…read morewas brought incorrect and cold. The hot dogs were grey in color. I got the vegan dog and it had no flavor compared to other vegan hot dogs I have had. Very disappointed. We all ended up throwing our meals away because we couldn't eat them.

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.