Grayling Restaurant

4.7 ( 1571 reviews )
Checking... 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM See Hours
$10–20
211 Michigan Ave, Grayling, MI 49738, United States
+1 989-348-2141

Grayling Restaurant, nestled in the heart of Grayling, MI, is a gem that embodies the charm of a hometown diner. Customers rave about the relaxed atmosphere, making it a comfortable stop for hungry travelers and locals alike. Menu highlights include the bacon egg cheeseburger, praised for its perfection, and crispy onion rings that go above and beyond the norm. For breakfast lovers, pancakes described as light and fluffy complement hearty favorites like well-crafted breakfast sandwiches and expertly cooked hash browns.

What stands out more than the food, however, is the exceptional service. Multiple reviews mention the attentiveness of the staff, including friendly servers like Mikayla, Patricia, and Julie. This level of customer care transforms a meal into a memorable experience. Despite its cozy and sometimes cramped setting, patrons appreciate the welcoming vibe, making Grayling Restaurant a delightful pit stop on the way to Traverse City and beyond.

With its combination of comfort food, friendly service, and laid-back atmosphere, Grayling Restaurant is a must-visit spot for anyone seeking a truly local dining experience.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • From the business
    • Identifies as women-owned
  • Service options
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
    • No delivery
  • Highlights
    • Serves great coffee
    • Serves great dessert
    • Has great tea selection
  • Popular for
    • Popular for breakfast
    • Popular for lunch
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves comfort food
    • Serves healthy options
    • Quick bite
    • Serves small plates
  • Dining options
    • Serves breakfast
    • Serves brunch
    • Serves lunch
    • Has catering
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has gender-neutral toilets
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Historic
  • Crowd
    • Family friendly
    • Good for groups
    • LGBTQ+ friendly
    • Popular with tourists
  • Planning
    • Doesn't accept reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts cheques
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
    • Has kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Plenty of parking

Reviews For Grayling Restaurant

Mike
May 8,2025
A fantastic local diner. Come hungry! Bacon egg cheeseburger was perfect, and the onion rings were better than most. The chicken club was a fresh breaded chicken breast and looked delicious. Pancakes were light fluffy. Atmosphere was relaxing and everything you want in a home town diner.
Madi Taylor Photo
May 6,2025
Great service staff! One of the only restaurants I’ve been to with multiple servers coming over to assist tables and check in if we needed anything. Mikayla, Patricia, and Julie all were nice and attentive as well as friendly!
Daric Mueller
Apr 26,2025
Delicious, quick, classic breakfast diner. Perfect as a pit stop on the way up to Traverse City. We would definitely come again
thomas crepeau
Apr 20,2025
Perfect breakfast diner experience. Total comfort food done right. The breakfast sandwich was as it should be and the hash browns were so crispy. It was incredibly packed but they for a place for me. Very friendly staff. Would have too a better picture but I was hungry lol.
Josh
Apr 10,2025
A charming little diner with all the small-town comfort you’d hope for. The food was solid, but the service really stood out—friendly, fast, and genuinely welcoming. It’s a bit cramped inside, but that just adds to the cozy vibe. Definitely worth a stop.
Shaun Rogers
Apr 5,2025
This place was packed. We were seated very quickly. The food smells amazing walking into the restaurant. The menus were small, and looking around the restaurant at 2pm. breakfast seemed to be the favorite dish. So we ordered breakfast. It came exactly how we ordered it. All the food was amazing. Our wait staff is so nice and friendly. Always on time with drink refills and making sure we had everything. This place was so good we'll be back to try other items. I was so full after leaving here. Thanks, Grayling Restaurant, for the awesome food and great atmosphere.
Sean Drew
Mar 30,2025
Really good breakfast! My western omelet was stuffed full. My wife enjoyed a BLT breakfast sandwich and the people next to us were raving about the cinnamon roll pancakes! Was super busy but they handled it really well. Very friendly staff and atmosphere.
C Dougherty
Mar 24,2025
Good breakfast with everything done as ordered. Great service. Comfortable surroundings. Our food arrived promptly and the coffee was kept filled. I might suggest they ditch the potato cubes and go with normal potato slices for the American fries, but not worth subtracting a point.

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