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    Whistle Stop Diner

    3.9 (204 reviews)
    Closed 7:30 am - 3:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Fruity pebbles pancakes
    Dalia A.

    I had the absolute best time having brunch at Whistle Stop! We came here on a Sunday and got seated within about 15 minutes! The atmosphere is warm and bright with both indoor and outdoor seating options. I ordered the Ole skillet, which was a great mix of flavors and textures. I had my eggs sunny side up and got turkey sausage instead of the regular sausage. Potatoes were cooked perfectly and cheese was nicely distributed throughout the warm, sizzling skillet. It came with toast and house made jam. I highly recommend picking their strawberry jam. I loved the skillet but the star of brunch had to be the Fruity Pebbles pancakes. Fluffy and colorful, these pancakes were not only a feast for the eyes but also a deliciously sweet treat. The yellow icing on top was perfect - I just wish it had even more of it because it was that good! Overall, this brunch was a fantastic experience and I can't wait to come back!

    Half order. Cinnamon French toast
    Libby F.

    I grew up in Birmingham and remember the old Whistle Stop in the "Rail District" from my high school days. The newly remodeled restaurant is very welcoming. Open and airy. I met my sister here for breakfast. We are both in town from out of state for our mother's 90th birthday celebration. It was a Monday morning and only a few patrons were there, but gradually the tables around us seemed to be occupied. I ordered their cinnamon roll half order. Could not resist since it was stated their cinnamon rolls are homemade. Even a half order was more than enough for me and I took two pieces to go for breakfast the next day. My sister had a spinach and cheese omelette which she liked. The side potatoes were crispy. Overall, it was much more enjoyable to come to an independently owned historic place rather than a chain.

    Jessica W.

    My friends in the area highly recommended this place as they basically go every week or so! The wait wasn't too bad, but it was a busy Sunday. I ended up ordering the Charlie's Skillet and it was delicious! It doesn't look that pretty, but it was super hearty and the gravy was the perfect touch. I would definitely come back when I'm in the area again.

    Apple Blueberry Pancakes
    Madison D.

    Both locations are fantastic. Great service and delicious breakfast. BUSY. Patience is key. It's all worth it in the end.

    Arelys Q.

    Very nice diner the decor is on point. The service was also great. However the prices were too over priced. We ordered 2 cafe lattes for $10.50 it had more coffee foam than coffee. I felt cheated out with my drink. We also ordered the Pancake Platter with a side of hash browns. The food quality was a bit poor. We spent close to $50 for breakfast. Wouldn't be my first choice to come back here again. Also, there's a credit card fee if you pay that way.

    The amtrak
    Lisa M.

    I arrived around 11 AM. I only had to wait for about 15 minutes. The service was good! The hostess was very friendly! I wouldn't say the food is anything amazing. Pretty average, but not at all bad. I definitely think it is overpriced compared to other places in the area. I got the Amtrak sandwich. My friends got the western omelette and the breakfast burrito. Portions are definitely small for the price.

    2nd time-whistle stop benedict
    Nay W.

    March 2, 2023: Definitely not as crowded as my 1st time since this was a Thursday afternoon. Was seated at a table & had a friend with me this time also. Drinks were brought out. Food was brought out. Food was delicious!! I had the whistle stop benedict but my absolute fave was the connamon swirl pancakes March 17, 2022: VERY busy at 1030a on a Thursday! Since I was by myself, I was able to sit at the counter. I parked in a lot on the next block for Woodward businesses. All the spots on the side of the building were full. Portions are normal/could be eaten in restaurant. Strawberry jam was more like blended strawberries. There were quite a few dishes I wanted, but I managed to choose only 1. I was charged a credit card fee even though I used a debit card but she was busy so I didn't bother.

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    Everything here is great. Service, food, etc. best breakfast place around. Exactly what I like.

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    Great food, friendly servers, and cute atmosphere. Food came out quickly. One of my favorite brunch places.

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    Always good food and quick service. Love the shabby chic ambience sometimes you have to wait, but I've never waited more than 30 minutes.

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    We went to 220 Merrill for the first time for a wedding rehearsal dinner. We were in the back of…read morethe restaurant where they had high top standing tables for cocktails, and long banquet style tables for dinner. Multiple servers came around to take drink orders. I inquired about a drink another guest had, and the server said it was a mocktail that had white peach, strawberry, and coconut. I was disappointed because I have a coconut allergy, but the server immediately offered to bring me one without coconut. Appetizers were set on the banquet tables, and we could help ourselves. The shrimp were MASSIVE and they also had raw oysters served with them. They offered multiple sauces on the side for them. They also had dishes with cured meats, cubed cheese, and grape on the table. The dinner was served buffet style. All of the food was hot in the serving dishes. I was able to sample each of the offerings: Mediterranean crunch salad, sweet and spicy calamari, roasted vegetables, roasted potatoes, vodka rigatoni, Alfredo rigatoni, grilled chicken, salmon, and filet mignon. I am not personally a big fan of pasta or red sauce, but the spicy vodka rigatoni was AMAZING. the Alfredo rigatoni and roasted potatoes were also great. I do think that the roasted vegetables would have benefited from some seasonings, and the salmon could have used a sauce or additional seasonings. The grilled chicken was personallyt favorite protein. The filet mignon did have some pink in the middle, but it was still a bit on the dry side. During dessert they brought out trays of mini desserts to each table. At this time the server who had taken my drink order hours early came to my table and brought me a giant portion of mango sorbet. He told me that he didn't know if I could eat any of the desserts, so he verified that the mango sorbet did not have any coconut in it and brought some for me. It was so nice!!! He remembered a comment I had made hours earlier, and unprompted brought my own allergy free dessert. I wish I had gotten his name! It really made my night. I will definitely be back in the future! The lighting was intimate , the service was spectacular, and the spicy rigatoni was great.

    I've been wanting to try 220 for quite some time and finally got around to having it for carryout…read morelunch. I liked the packaging with foil to help insulate the food. I ordered the 220 burger that came with fries. Price was about $20 which I was totally fine with. The food was very good. Lots of flavor on the burger. The various toppings worked quite well. My one knock would be the bun; it wasn't toasted so the burger lacked some structural integrity. That and the onion jam which seemed more like cooked onions than an actual jam. Overall, an A rating for a burger (2nd best tier). The fries were plentiful and had nice crisp. A little more salt could have boosted them even higher, but I was pleased with them. Overall, really solid burger and fries.

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    Madam

    3.6(172 reviews)
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    It was fabulous to return to Madam! Excellent experience. Thank you to Michael for exceptional…read moreservice! He was very attentive, kind, and helpful. I really enjoyed my French onion soup and Caesar salad. The salad was very crisp and fresh. We had the Burrata as our starter and it was beautiful. My friend enjoyed her lobster benedict. They offer a variety of lovely coffee and espresso drinks. I very much liked my hazelnut latte and a cardamom latte too. The atmosphere is lovely! I love all the art and modern decor. It's a bright space with lots of natural light. Relaxed vibes and we didn't feel rushed. Easy free parking on Sundays. There is a parking garage right around the corner.

    We attended Easter Brunch, every person that worked here that we encountered was extremely friendly…read more& pleasant. Brunch was fantastic, with a large plethora of options! The place is beautiful, and well maintained. They had the Easter bunny there, and caricatures available. There was a mix up with our bill, due to lack of communication on our servers end. We ended up being charged for a child's meal (we have a 6 1/2mo baby, under 2 is free) and gave an extra tip. We were not told there was automatic gratuity on the bill added already. (I've also never heard of auto gratuity on a bill for only two people.) However the manager Elaine handled the situation very graciously and corrected the issues without hesitation. We would return in the future based off how the situation was resolved!

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    This cute breakfast/brunch spot hits every time. The Chicken Greek Wrap is phenomenal (yummy…read moremarinated chicken, fancy feta, fresh veggies, homemade dressing), and everything else I've ever ordered here has been fab (blueberry shortcake biscuits, berry bliss pancakes, elevator sandwich). The staff is sweet too. It's a dependable fave.

    We recently stopped by The Shine Cafe and had an overall good experience with a few areas that…read morecould use improvement. I ordered the "Double Trouble" -- French toast loaded with cookie dough, Oreos, Nutella, and chocolate sauce. Let me just say... that dish is a train straight to diabetes. In all seriousness, it was absolutely delicious and indulgent, but definitely on the overly sweet side. If you have a serious sweet tooth, this one's for you. My wife went with the Classic Eggs Benedict, and that was excellent -- well-balanced flavors and cooked just right. The breakfast potatoes, however, were a bit bland. They were cooked well texture-wise but could definitely use more seasoning. Service was so-so, though it seemed like they were pretty busy, which likely played a role. The location is great -- conveniently about a mile from Woodside Church, one of the largest churches in Michigan -- so I can imagine it gets especially packed on weekends. One important note: restroom maintenance needs attention. With only a single restroom per gender, cleanliness is critical. My wife noticed the toilet seat wasn't clean, which is something that should be addressed promptly, especially in a high-traffic establishment. Overall, the food quality was strong, particularly the main dishes, and we'd likely return -- but there are definitely a few operational details that could elevate the experience.

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    Zalman's On Woodward

    3.9(162 reviews)
    3.5 mi

    We tried Zalman's last weekend during a staycation at the Kingsley. The food was great but I wanted…read moreto recognize and compliment the service. Mya was our server and she went above and beyond. One of our kids ordered french toast, and somehow we missed that it was topped with a fruit compote. When Mya stopped by the table she immediately saw that my daughter was not happy and asked if she should put a new order in. We declined because we wanted our daughter to try it before she made up her mind, and learn from the experience. Mya came back again and could tell that there was no way this kid was going to eat the french toast. She insisted on putting another order in, saying "I just want her to be happy", and it was clear that she truly meant it. Thank you for a wonderful breakfast - we will be back frequently!

    I arrived at Zalman's alone for breakfast which is located within the Kingsley Hotel on iconic…read moreWoodward Avenue (highway #1!) and was greeted promptly by hostess, Sydney. I was a little disappointed initially to be seated at the short bar as it makes me feel like I'm in elementary school due to the height, but this was a busy Saturday morning so I understood as it seems there are limited 2-tops, etc and this visit was at peak hours. It was nice to see the daylight coming through the windows which also made this a relaxing venue. While I was sitting there I was able to observe a lot as the short bar is next to the case displaying many delicious treats. I really laughed to myself as I noticed a couple of future Yelper's (one was 2-year toddler and his probably 4-5 year old sister (possibly celebrating a birthday) make a prompt trip to checkout the dessert offerings first! They were obviously "regulars". I was greeted by one of the wait staff, Mya, who was friendly, served me a coffee and indicated my server would be with me soon. I appreciated seeing the teamwork among the staff. I was eventually served by Owen who was helpful and I ordered an egg white frittata which came with a side of mixed fresh fruit. While I was waiting on my food, I had a vantage point where I could see several entrees come out. I also witnessed one of the two Chefs smiling as he was looking at and preparing the orders which I found interesting. The frittata included spinach, tomatoes, goat cheese, apple chicken sausage, and was delicious. I was still a little hungry, so I realized the future Yelpers mentioned earlier had it right, and I ordered a carrot cake cupcake which Owen mentioned was a good choice. The frosting was delicious and the moist carrot cake was tasty as well. The overall restaurant was hustling and bustling on this morning, I had my coffee cup refilled multiple times and even noticed additional children observing the case with the desserts. I enjoyed the overall experience and did not feel rushed at all, but more like a customer!

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    4.0(483 reviews)
    0.7 mi
    $$

    Small parking lot off busy Woodward, you can also park in a small lot across the side street or on…read morenearby streets. Inside is a loud and crowded dining area, they impose an 'all people must be present for the group to be seated' rule. No soda pop. The breakfast and brunch food was excellent. It was a little pricey, but really good. Waitress was really nice and attentive.

    Another place on my childhood food tour. I have been craving their food since a small child. I love…read morethis place and it hits the spot each and every time. There is absolutely nothing bad on the menu. There are so many delicious items, I have a hard time picking what I want since I want everything. First, I love their coffee. We came for lunch and I had already had my morning coffee, but we had not been here in so long, I needed my Original coffee fix and ended up having three more cups. Their coffee taste great all ways, black, with cream, with cream and sugar, so good! My child had a strawberry lemonade. They limit you to only one refill, but they were very kind and asked her if she was ready for her second cup. We love their specialties, which they do warn you takes extra long to bake, about twenty minutes, but it is always worth it. I ended up getting the baby Dutch garden, which is baked. It is so good, so underrated, I love this one every time. It is like an omelette inside a German pancake. It is perfection. I always also need something sweet, so I got a half order of blueberry pancakes. The batter is so good and they give you a side of blueberries in syrup. My child got the baked apple. This is the most iconic treat and a must order if you have never been here before. Again, it is baked sugar, apples and cinnamon inside a German pancake. We both had leftovers. So, each of our meals was like two meals. My husband got the broccoli and cheese omelette and a side of chocolate chip pancakes. They have hands down the best chocolate chip pancakes in the area and their omelettes are so fluffy and delicious. Personally, when I get their omelette, I get the spinach and cheddar which is amazing. Other items I love include the 49ers. Those are the best pancakes, they are a hybrid crepe and American pancake, and if you have never had one, you need to try them, they are ginormous. Their buckwheat pancakes are also so good. Their orange juice is typically fresh squeezed and worth ordering, and there are so many other items I have never tried because I do not have enough room in my stomach. This is a must try for everyone. There is usually a long line, but it tends to go quickly. Service is always friendly.

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