Breakfast places in Michigan

Ellen Creager
Detroit Free Press

* Holland: The Windmill:

"They have this thing called the hash-brown omelet I've never seen anywhere else -- the potatoes are on the outside and the eggs, meat and cheese are within." -- Sandy Voss, Holland

28 W. Eighth St., 616-392-2726

* Houghton: Suomi Home Bakery & Restaurant:

"The blueberry pancake is a very, very thin pancake the size of a big oval plate and I order mine crisp and eat the edges off with my fingers before I pour butter and syrup on it." -- Carolyn Tormala, Chassell

54 Huron St., 906-482-3220

* Caseville: Depot & Bakery:

"I've had Eggs Benedict in lots of restaurants, both upscale and down, and this was arguably the best of the bunch -- perfectly cooked, not too heavily sauced, and a surprise sprinkling of paprika on top. Portions are big and prices are small." -- Julie Wingett, Royal Oak

7063 Main St., 989-856-8900

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* Saugatuck: Ida Red's:

"I go for the most wonderful whole grain pancakes or whatever was the owner's mother's recipe from Germany. I have never had a pancake like this anywhere, and thick bacon. I dream of those pancakes from visit to visit." -- Arlene Greer, Farmington Hills

631 Water St., 269-857-5803

* Escanaba:

The Swedish Pantry: "I could not decide between the Swedish pancakes and the cardamom bread pudding, so I ordered both and I ate up all of it." -- Erica Briggs, Farmington

819 Ludington St., www.swedishpantry.com, 906-786-9606

* St. Ignace: Java Joe's Café:

"It is the best when Joe the owner is there. He is a very interesting man. He helps serve customers and talks with everyone that comes in." -- Stewart and Teresa Smith, Kalkaska

959 N. State St., www.javajoescafe.com, 906-643-5282

* East Jordan: Darlene's Restaurant:

"You will have to go twice. Once for the skillet breakfast -- eggs, cheese, sausage and potatoes -- and once for the homemade cinnamon french toast -- but only order one slice because it's more than enough." -- Paula Kaye, Dearborn

101 2nd St., 231-536-2801

* Boyne City: Roberts Restaurant:

"The waitress overheard us talking about my birthday...first thing we knew, here she came with one of their huge homemade cinnamon buns with one candle stuck in the middle and everyone in the place sang 'Happy Birthday.' " -- Ralph Cheney, Chesterfield Township.

216 N. Lake St., 231-582-9927

* Ellsworth: Front Porch Café:

"A nonprofit Community Cafe. They have a 'name your own price' menu. Absolutely the best home-made food around town." -- Mariann and Pete Schmitt, Plymouth

9235 Main St., www.frontporchellsworth.orgcq-parker, 231-588-2000

* Indian River: Paula's Café:

"We accidentally found the best restaurant for breakfast ever ... it's so clean and homey with lace curtains and a teapot collection displayed in every available space. The specialty is raspberry pancakes. Each one is the size of a dinner plate and light as a feather." -- Joyce Orban, Gladwin

4141 Club Road, 231-238-8323

* Thompsonville: Rosie's Country Café:

"You have about a 50% chance that you will be waited on by Rosie. Our favorites are the homemade corned beef hash with eggs and the homemade raisin bread toast." -- Doug & Lynn Tomayko, Canton

17230 Cadillac Highway, 231-378-4201

* Lansing: Sawyer's Gourmet Pancake House & Catering:

"Outstanding omelets -- my favorite is the goat cheese one." -- Anne Woiwode, Okemos

608 W. Saginaw St., www.sawyersgourmetpancakehouse.com, 517-485-9410

* Ludington: Chef John's Bakery and Café:

"The menu includes roulette, eggs shirred, eggs nested and quiche." -- Barbara Zachar, South Lyon

110 W. Filer St., www.chefjohnsbakery.com, 231-843-3327

* St. Joseph: Caffe Tosi:

"Chalked up on their enormous blackboard are waffles, eggs, loads of fresh fruits and breads to get you ready for a day at the beach." -- Pam Murray, Pleasant Ridge.

516 Pleasant St., www.caffetosi.com, 269-983-3354

* Flint: Bailiwick Pub and Grill:

"Everything is fresh." -- N.J. Schultz-Shell, Flushing

836 S. Saginaw St., 810-235-1230

* Charlevoix: Juilleret's Restaurant:

"When we are in Charlevoix every summer, we always stop at Juilleret's Restaurant for their cinnamon french toast. -- Bill Gniewek, Dearborn

1418 Bridge St., 231-547-9212