Cute, homey, full of 1950 antiques. Quick inexpensive diner food. Takes one back on time and is…read morereasonably priced.

The lattes and scones (food) are good as well as the service. The ambiance is quiet and calm.read more

I had an overall amazing experience here! I visited and ordered a "Butter- Bear" iced latte, with…read moretheir homemade espresso whip and it was divine. The girls who were working, I believe the names were Madi and Ingrid, were so kind and attentive to me. The ambiance was amazing, and I loved the music that was playing (Bon Iver- NICE!) I will definitely be coming back here, and I am so thankful for this wonderful coffee shop. -Debbie

Stopped by on a Friday afternoon in October and had the place to ourselves. One staff working…read more Our server was outstanding: friendly, efficient and attentive. The cafe was cute; nothing elaborate but clean and interesting. Seating is limited. We ordered decaf mochas and found them to be piping hot, a bit thin tasting and a little too sweet for our tastes. It was good, but not excellent. Prices were a little more than Starbucks but not appreciably. The bakery items were limited but looked good. Fun mural outside and very close to all the action in Houghton Lake. Definitely a stop worth making when in this area.

This place is phenomenal. Delicious cold brew, immaculate service, hot food and a great location…read more Big and open room, not cramped but feels homey. Love it!!

They serve great food…read more They are prompt portions are generous though catered lunch at the Senior Center, with Italian food is all I know not breakfast. Though from a distance their establishment looks different their home style cooking is to die for, in a manner.

Sadly, cafe 53 and Hazels by cafe 53 are filthy. They bought the old peppermill but didnt bother…read morecleaning. Gross. Old nasty silverware, dented and dirty salt and pepper shakers, dirty steam table in the seating, ceiling tiles are filty and falling , just dirty. You go out to eat, you wish you would have eaten at home in your clean house. Sad and dirty is the take away from them both.

Went here this morning, cute,clean, and friendly establishment. Coffee served hot which I…read moreappreciated. Cinnamon roll was spot on. Had the roll warmed up. Has an outside seating area on the porch. Need to offer vegan options for food. Will be stopping again soon.

Wow what a surprise when walking in here, beautifully quint. Our Latte was well made and the…read morecranberry/lemon muffin was excellent

Bigby coffee is a well known chain where this business is in line with other stores I have seen…read more Its a step up from the fast food and gas station options in the area but falls a tad short of the small privately owned coffee centric businesses in the area in my opinion in both quality and flavor of the beans. The issue with the small boutique coffee centric businesses in this area is they are not open every day with much shorter hours than Bigby which is a huge plus for Bigby's. Something I greatly appreciate and a nice convenience for the greater Oscoda area. You can always count on these guys to be open to get your hot cup of Joe daily. Nice! As far as what they offer, they have all the coffee drinks you would expect from a Barista operation with some food options to boot. They also open quite early (I believe around 5am) where the breakfast food offerings makes them a standout for this area for the early risers. Relative to staff and facility, the staff was quite friendly and had quick service where the inside dining area is quite clean with plenty of dining tables, two computer work station areas and some cushioned furniture seating area for a more comfortable experience. Overall, quite nice and a big plus for this business. If you are looking for good coffee in the area with reliable hours where depending on the day and time you can either go here or go to McDonalds/Burger King. Tough choice right (:

It's January 23, 2024. Today is BIGGBY's Grand Opening! The place is buzzing -- and not just from…read morecaffeine! It seems like everyone in town is turning out for coffee and breakfast food this morning. The drive-through window is busy and there are lots of people inside, placing orders and sitting at tables enjoying their coffee. The atmosphere here is casual and extremely comfortable. BIGGBY coffee is consistent and the team here is doing a great job. I was here for an hour and not one single customer complained about not getting something they ordered or something not being made right. My hot Mocha! Mocha! was perfect. And I'm now in love with their Turkey/Havarti on plain bagel. Served hot so the cheese is melted. A total YUM! This grand opening is starting out strong! It's now 8:40 AM and as customers are leaving, new customers are coming in. Wishing this new business the best of luck!

If you are in East Tawas and need a light breakfast, lunch or delicious bakery snack with your…read morecoffee selection, definitely stop by Sunnyside Cafe. We are mocha snobs and this mocha was just perfect: rich dark chocolate, whole milk and espresso. Yummm! We also tried the dark chocolate croissants and a breakfast burrito. They were both delicious. Be cautioned that the burritos are very small and you will definitely want your own. Though we do not have any dietary needs, we were impressed with the vegan and gluten free options available to customers. Plant-based milks, an array of fresh-baked gluten free items and a cold case with chia breakfast oats, vegan berry pudding and other healthy cold salads and sandwiches. We tried the Lazy Toaster and would happily recommend this cafe, hands down. The staff knew their local customers and were very friendly and accommodating. Happy people create a genuinely happy vibe. You can feel the good vibes here. The ambience is warm and beckons you to stay a while; however, seating is limited. I enjoyed perusing the locally sourced items such as honey and maple syrup along with other health-oriented products such as essential oils. Excellent addition to Tawas. Please support this business.

Fantastic local spot! We stopped in while passing through- it did not disappoint. They have some…read morefun MI inspired flavors and great options. I got an Iced Carmel Latte, so good! My friend loved their coffee too. They have food options as well. There's indoor seating and the shop is attached to a bookstore. Would recommend!

Nice little restaurant tucked away in the small town of Barton. Hammer and Nail is for the most…read morepart a breakfast/lunch business model where it is open for dinner only on Friday nites til 8pm. I came here for breakfast from Oscoda based on the good YELP reviews and their early open times of 7am as by nature I am an early riser and very few restaurants in the area open at that time. For my first meal here I had their Little Manny breakfast which was their two egg, choice of meat, potatoes and toast entree. The eggs were well cooked, bacon was thick cut and tasty which is big deal for me and potatoes are of a cubed home cooked variety with sautéed pepper/onion medley mixed in with the potatoes. Nice! Price at $10.99 was very fare and normally there would be an upcharge to have your potatoes served Obrien style which they did not do here. Lastly the Coffee which too often is overlooked by some is quite good and full bodied just the way I like it. The restaurant is very clean and bright with super friendly service and great follow up through out the meal. They were quick with the coffee refill's where I never saw the bottom of my cup during the meal. This is a sure sign of great service and Cleary a strength of this business. Overall, a great spot to check out where I will definately be returning in the near future to sample their smash burgers, where I am a fan of that style of burger. They look so darn good in the YELP pictures not to come back and give them a try!

There aren't enough wonderful superlatives to describe this place…read more Delicious food! Fantastic, friendly service! And their ethnic food nights are something to keep your eyes open for.

Tucked just off Houghton Lake, this cozy little coffee shop is a hidden gem with serious charm. The…read moreoutdoor seating is perfect for soaking in the lake air, and the inside is just as inviting, with cute decor that feels like a warm hug. We ordered the mini pancakes, and they were absolutely dreamy--drizzled with Nutella and topped with fresh strawberries and bananas. Sweet, simple, and unforgettable. Pair it with a hot latte or iced coffee, and you've got the perfect start to a slow morning by the water. The service was fantastic, everyone was kind and pleasant. A must-stop if you're in town--just be prepared to never want to leave.

Wow! Love this addition to the Houghton lake area! I walked here with my mother in law as we are…read morevisiting them on vacation. It was so hard to choose, but I got the iced oatmeal cream pie with oat milk. It had cinnamon, chai and cold foam. It was to die for! It really was the perfect drink! I'm going to have to go back before we leave town. The owner and employee were both so friendly too and the shop is super cute!

We've been going here for years. We trail ride and stop here for lunch or breakfast. The food has…read morenever disappointed. The onion rings are something we always get. They are so big and so good! The country fried steak was okay the gravy was very very thick and probably one of my least favorite things I've had to eat here. The soup is scratch made and was good. They have a case with some amazing desserts in it!

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING FOOD. If you have no been yet and are in the area or passing by it is a must…read more The diner has a homey feel, place was super clean and spotless. They had their deserts on display ready to take home if there be which I loved. I ordered the country fried steak and it was absolutely perfection. Great flavor and definitely the home cooked meal vibe. The owner was super friendly and staff was nice they even gave us some history of the area. Everything we ordered was very good. Will be back for another home cooked meal!