Solid as ever. Last time we were in town was Sept - Oct and this spot remains hot. Had the Holland omelette with sourdough toast. Perfectly buttered. Ice tea. Was offered a to go cup to take my second glass. Amazing service! Consistent. Polished. Efficient. We'll totally be back. read more

Windmill Restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Holland, Michigan

The few times we've passed by this place, there was always a long line so we were curious. It's a diner-style establishment that serves breakfast all day. Further reading into the history of place, I found that this place has been around since the 1940s. A cool history and the curiosity for the long lines brought us to be one of those people standing in line one morning. First of all, I am slightly terrified of diners thinking the service would be bad but from the moment we were greeted to when we left the place, the atmosphere has been very welcoming and friendly. Our waitress sat us at a small booth close to the kitchen. I ordered coffee and their bird nest thinking... it should be fine, it's a bird nest, not a full blow whatever other huge breakfast plates they have! I was wrong. My husband ordered their famous hashbrown omelette that I felt could have fed an entire village! My bird nest came. My eyes got really big because honestly, it was the size of an eagles' nest. I apologized profusely for not finishing and since it was our last full day before moving on from Holland, I couldn't take the leftovers home. My husband felt the same way but he at least ate half of his food. To me, I think my food needed a bit more flavor but they have salt and pepper on the table. We noted that there seemed to be a lot of regulars or repeat customers. No doubt, this place is a very nostalgic place for a lot of people who have moved away or have visited here previously. To be honest, even though it was only our first visit, the people made us feel at home. read more

Windmill Restaurant - Bird nest (huge!) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Holland, Michigan

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This is about a 7 minute walk from our hotel. Long line and wait. Patience needed to get seated. Well after noon too. Good thing we aren't starving. Super popular spot for comfort food. Total tourist spot and trap too. Have to drive a bit to get to some level up spots, but this still hits the spot. read more

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Delish! Pretty quick with making food. Steak is pretty bland, but also plain and simple. Hashbrowns were buttery. read more

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Was a line at the door for lunch time service( opened for breakfast and u til 2p). Two of us didn't wait long for seating at counter which was fine. Really extensive menu of many breakfast favorites and lunch terms. Service fast , efficient and courteous. Price really reasonable in diner atmosphere. read more

Windmill Restaurant - Bird's Nest with cinnamon role - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Holland, Michigan

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Got some of the recommended like the hash brown omelette and the deep fried cinnamon roll. The eggs Benedict was my favorite here. Also got the windmill pancakes which are just regular pancakes so I would pass on that. Definitely recommend the other things we got. It was also like a 30-45 minutes wait to get in but food came fast. Overall, had a great experience. read more

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Anna is best!!!! We've had the pleasure of being her guest twice and she's the nicest server ever! Food is delicious! Cute lil ambience! Great prices and again. Anna is the flipping the best read more

Headed to the Windmill Restaurant on a Monday morning with my mother. I was happily surprised to see it was quite busy on a weekday morning! I always love seeing old local favorites like this one being busy. Despite living in Holland for nearly 10 years I've hardly been to this place but wanted to try it out for breakfast. It's a diner style restaurant so don't expect a host or super extensive service from the servers either. However, our server Anniyah was very nice. The place has a nice cozy feel to it. All the food is delicious and well priced. I got the french toast and mother got the bird's nest breakfast meal. Both were very enjoyable. read more

Headed downtown Holland for some breakfast, ended up at The Windmill Restaurant, quite a line outside to get in, but I was able to sit right down at the counter. The service was fast and friendly. Ordered the hash brown omelette and it was very good. The place has been the same for as long as I can remember, it could use a bit of a face lift in the inside. read more

Worth the wait outside on the sidewalk. Seating is first come first served. After taking in the town and enjoying Tulip Time, we had a quick walk from centennial park over the the windmill. Quick service, constant drink refills, and fantastic food. The cinnamon roll was recommended and is crunchy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside. The omelet was a unique item. I had turkey bacon as my selection of the meat and it really hit the spot. Plenty of food to share if you wanted. Put this spot on your list. read more

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Everyone needs to dine at Windmill Restaurant at least once in their lives for a stick-to-your-ribs kind of breakfast. You can't go wrong with any option, especially the egg-based dishes and homemade breads...and THE CINNAMON ROLL. It's an icon. Try it deep-fried because you only live once. Also: waiting outside in line is part of the experience. Don't let your impatience get the best of you. You're just minutes away from a meal you won't forget. read more

Windmill Restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Holland, Michigan

Amazing food! The service was quick and helpful. The homemade cinnamon roll and bread are worth the trip. The ambiance of downtown Holland add to the charm of Windmill restaurant with there decor to match the surrounding area. read more

Windmill Restaurant - Down on the farm sandwich was amazing. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Holland, Michigan

We were in Holland to visit Hope College for a tour, and I'm so happy our hotel recommended the Windmill for breakfast. Anna was the sweetest server around, and she took great care of us. This feels like the perfect small town cafe with friendly service, hot coffee, and fresh baked thick cut bread used for their toast and French toast. Prices are great and the food is great - I feel like we found a gem on our short visit. The place fills up quickly so if you're not early you may have to wait... read more

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Love this place. The line looked intimidating but it moves fast. I was here the last day of the Tulip festival so I'm not sure if there is always a line but the 30-35 min went fast. Great food. My only caution is to carefully read the menu. I got the hash brown omelette thinking it was hashbrowns wrapped around an omelette but the hashbrowns were a sub for the eggs. That was my mistake but in case you don't want a pound of potatoes and little protein, be my guest. The homemade bread was my favorite. Such great food read more

Windmill Restaurant - Hash brown omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Holland, Michigan

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Lovely little restaurant right off of the main Street. Looks like a lot of locals come here but we saw quite a few tourists too. The menu has a lot of options on it. Primarily breakfast but there are some good lunch specials and lunch options. I had the Turkey club and it was very traditional, very good. Best of all, the prices are very reasonable for each of the entrees. Would definitely come back here again. read more

Windmill Restaurant - Turkey club sandwich with chips. Very good. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Holland, Michigan

The food was bland, and service was not evident as wait staff was unattentive. I had hoped to enjoy a delicious meal lunch but left hungry and disappointed. If you need calories, stop here, but if you want to enjoy your meal - you may want to consider somewhere else. read more

The pancakes here are just amazing! My daughter loves the pancakes here, shes obsessed. The service here is pretty good, the staff seem really friendly. They had some really good recommendations. The ambiance here was amazing, it might be a little small but its okay! It has a good vibe inside and I love it! read more

Windmill Restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Holland, Michigan

Perhaps the best breakfast I've ever had. It's been some time since I've been here but I dream about the food often. It's busy for a reason! Absolutely worth every second of the wait. Love this place! read more

Hearty Breakfast. I had the 2eggs sausage , hash browns and home made bread for toast. So good! especially the hash browns. My friend had the homemade cinnamon buns. He did not leave a crumb. He said it was delicious. Service was excellent. She was friendly and attentive and the place was cute with a friendly atmosphere. It's a small place so you form a line outside the place to see who goes next. read more

Windmill Restaurant - Home made cinnamon roll - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Holland, Michigan

The service was quick but I got the hashbrown omlette and I could barely eat half. It was very bland no amount of salt could help it. It was also covered with grease. The highlight of my meal was the crispy hashbrown bits and the raisin toast that was slathered in so much butter I had to get a napkin to dab some off. read more

Windmill Restaurant - French toast and eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Holland, Michigan

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One of my favorite breakfast spots. Hate to recommend because it already has a wait, but love the hash brown omelet and fried cinnamon roll.

If you are in downtown Holland this is a must go place. They close pretty early (2pm most days) & they go first come first serve, no reservations but if you arrive when it's busy check out the neighboring shops and pop back over! We really enjoyed our visits to the Windmill Restaurant during our vacation. The decor is adorable, service was great and we enjoyed every dish we had. The philly burrito is great, and they do serve breakfast all day - the french toast was delicious! read more

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The food is very generous and filling. The hostess were kind and helpful in deciding what to order. The cinnamon rolls are humongous!

COME HUNGRY! We decided yesterday that breakfast away from our hotel sounded good. They open early and we recommend an early start to avoid the crowd. They offer different creamers for the coffee allowing you to choose from many flavors. My wife opted for the Bird Nest and I had the Hashbrown omelet. I cannot stress enough, come hungry! The portions are beyond generous, I ordered the smaller version and it covered the entire plate. It came with bread choices and I tried the deep fried cinnamon roll. My wife choose the homemade bread with hers. My roll was covered in house made icing and was delicious, just the right combination of chewy and soft. My wife's toast was more akin to Texas toast as the slices are thick cut. The diner isn't large and has comfortable booths along one wall and counter seating on the other, with the kitchen in back. We had a great breakfast here and can't fathom how anyone could finish what they serve! read more

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Service was wonderful! We got our food fast and the server was very friendly and nice. Food was good. Zero complaints except that I wish I lived closer to this location :-) read more

It was good as the reviews said it would be. We went during Tulip Time 2024 so it was packed. We tried on Sunday but the line was out the door and we didn't want to be late for our appointment. We went back Monday morning around 9am and there wasn't a wait. Lucky for us. When we left the line was to the next shop next door. I took everyone's suggestion and got the hash brown omelet (with out toast and saved $1) with bacon. It was huge, the size of a large plate. I also ordered an egg med. the egg was a perfect medium. The omelette was delicious and is big enough to share. Service was quick and polite. We weren't rushed. I highly recommend this place. I suggest getting up early and have patience if there is a line. It's worth it. read more

Windmill Restaurant - Bustling - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Holland, Michigan

Perfect for a quick inexpensive breakfast! Food was perfect for the price, staff was also very attentive. The breakfast burritos are amazing, as well as the homemade bread! Service was quick, but the environment did not feel rushed making for a delightful morning experience. read more

The waitress was very rude and the food was not up to par. Very expensive for what I had to pay for the little food I got.

I absolutely loved this place. The waitress was very nice, the food was really good and cooked to perfection, the prices were really good, and the portions were huge. I would absolutely recommend coming to this place read more

Windmill is a fantastic brunch place! I in joy going there with my family for special occasions. On my dad's birthday they give him a cinnamon roll! don't get me started on their cinnamon rolls!!!! I also love their buttermilk pancakes. Everyone has to go there at least once in their lives. Make sure you go and support the people that work so hard to make that delicious food. read more

Windmill Restaurant - Windmill!!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Holland, Michigan

A true Holland classic! There's always a line, but it moves quickly and is worth the wait. The food is simple, nostalgic, and their cinnamon rolls are to die for. read more

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This restaurant is Amazing! It's worth the wait. We heard about this place from our hotel. The food was scrumptious! I tried both the fried cinnamon roll & the hash brown omelette. Both were delicious! We had a wonderful server named Rachel! She took care of us without even asking. Kudos to her. Love this place & would definitely go back there! read more

This place is your typical small-town cafe: long, narrow restaurant with large portions of delicious food. Our server (Anna M) knew details of everything on the menu and her descriptions were perfect. My wife ordered pancakes and they were done perfectly and were a cross between fluffy and chewy. My sausage hash brown omelet was a work of art. It was, as you can see, a massive bunch of hashbrowns, cooked flat and filled with onions, cheese and sausage. I don't want to think of the calorie content but can assure you it was worth every bite! This is a restaurant you must visit if you are here on vacation or simply passing through. Keep in mind they are only open for breakfast and lunch. read more

Windmill Restaurant - Hash brown omelet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Holland, Michigan

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We normally love The Windmill because they're delicious and on point. I recently placed a to go order and they didn't put eggs in any of our hash brown omelettes. I ordered 3 hash brown omelettes; 1 without egg and 2 with. This isn't the first time that this has happened either which sucks. When eggs are normally in the omelette not sure why they're missing them. Will still continue to go there, because they're still that good but just a bummer. read more

In town for Thanksgiving and stopped in for breakfast. The food is much better than when I ate here as a teenager. Nobody ever stood in line to eat here in the 1970's. I'm pretty sure the sign outside hasn't changed. I had a basic breakfast because what I really wanted was a couple of pigs in the blanket. Absolutely perfect and how I remember them from my youth. If you are imagining sausage wrapped in a pancake or a hot dog in a Pillsbury roll you are not from around Holland. I have no clue as to the provenance of this dish, but it was a mainstay of church socials when I was young. In that way, this is an authentic Holland dish. read more

Our server was efficient and packaged all our cinnamon rolls to go for us. We were a party of 6 and everyone of us raved about the homemade bread. I had a mini hashbrown omelette and it was delicious. Could have been a bit more crispy, but was cooked, so it worked. read more

Cute diner with an option-filled menu for breakfast(served all day) and lunch. There was a bit of a line but the wait was worth it. The diner is cozy and it was festively decorated. We opted for hash brown omelet (eggs, bacon bits, onions and cheese wrapped in a crispy layer of hash browns), served with delicious fresh bread and jam. Hubby chose a double cheeseburger with onion rings. Great service and reasonably priced right in the heart of downtown Holland. read more

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The food was delicious. The service was great. Family friendly while in town for sports. The restaurant is small but very relaxed and welcoming! read more

My chorizo breakfast burrito was good! Our waitress was kind and attentive, and made great additions to our meals when she knew we liked spicy food! Great portions! I had leftovers for breakfast the next day. I would eat here again, but there wasn't anything super special about the experience. read more

Breakfast at The Windmill was a mixed bag. Food was mostly solid, but the place was crowded, noisy, and hectic, which made it hard to relax. Service was friendly and fast, despite the chaos. My wife loved her English muffin, and our daughter was happy with her Denver omelet + gluten-free toast (no extra charge--nice touch!). I wasn't thrilled with my meal--blueberry pancakes were stiff, and the over-easy eggs came out greasy. Prices are reasonable, especially for the daily specials. If you don't mind a packed diner vibe, it's worth a try--but not sure we'd return. read more

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