Across Michigan, of the 865 diners we list, 850 give a phone number and 542 have a website. 5 are branches of national chains — Denny's (5); the remaining 860 are independent. By what they offer: 47 serve pancakes, 24 serve breakfast all day, 22 serve pie. The longest-running is Franks Diner, in business since 1906. 17 describe themselves as family-owned.
Top 10 diners in Michigan
Ranked by how complete and owner-verified the listing info is — hours, phone, website, services. No pay-to-play. Full 2026 ranking
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1The Avenue Family RestaurantRoyal Oak
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2Delhi CafeHolt
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3Mac's PlaceWest Branch
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4Big Nick's Coney IslandPontiac
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5Big BoyCharlotte
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6Carmen's CafeMuskegon
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7J & J Eaton PlaceCharlotte
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8Milan Coney IslandMilan
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9Gillie's Coney IslandMt Morris
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10Loon's NestFife Lake
Cities
Largest first. Towns with a single diner are listed further down this page.
- Detroit73
- Flint16
- Grand Rapids15
- Lansing14
- Livonia13
- Sterling Heights11
- Taylor11
- Warren11
- Ann Arbor10
- Waterford10
- Westland10
- Kalamazoo9
- Bay City8
- Farmington Hills8
- Howell8
- Pontiac8
- Jackson7
- Monroe7
- Rochester Hills7
- Ypsilanti7
- Adrian6
- Allen Park6
- Dearborn6
- Ferndale6
- Fraser6
- Redford6
- Royal Oak6
- Shelby Twp6
- Southfield6
- Southgate6
- Clinton Twp5
- Dearborn Heights5
- Macomb5
- Niles5
- Romulus5
- Saginaw5
- Troy5
- Auburn Hills4
- Canton4
- Madison Heights4
- Muskegon4
- Oak Park4
- Port Huron4
- Shelby Township4
- Woodhaven4
- Berkley3
- Bloomfield Hills3
- Burton3
- Cedar Springs3
- Charlotte3
- Chesterfield Twp3
- Clarkston3
- Clawson3
- Clio3
- Commerce Twp3
- Davison3
- East Lansing3
- Fenton3
- Flat Rock3
- Grayling3
- Holland3
- Houghton Lake3
- Lake Orion3
- Lapeer3
- Melvindale3
- Midland3
- Milan3
- Mount Pleasant3
- Mt Clemens3
- Mt Pleasant3
- New Baltimore3
- Northville3
- Owosso3
- Oxford3
- Plainwell3
- Riverview3
- Rockford3
- Saline3
- Sandusky3
- St Clair Shores3
- Traverse City3
- Wayne3
- Zeeland3
Other towns in Michigan
One diner each — too few for a page of their own, so they live here.
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Marilyn's MaltsAda
6749 Fulton St E, Ada, MI 49301
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Log Cabin DinerAkron
6472 M-25, Akron, MI 48701
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Little Red Lunch Box of AlbionAlbion
113 E Michigan Ave, Albion, MI 49224
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Village Inn RestaurantAllegan
1520 Lincoln Rd, Allegan, MI 49010
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Minnie's RestaurantAllegan
200 Locust St, Allegan, MI 49010
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Murphy's Family RestaurantAllendale
4963 Lake Michigan Dr, Allendale, MI 49401-8481
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Petticoat JunctionAlma
2400 W Monroe Rd, Alma, MI 48801
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Maria's Place RestaurantAlmont
141 S Main St, Almont, MI 48003
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John Boy's RestaurantAlpena
817 W Chisholm St, Alpena, MI 49707
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Nick's Southside DinerAlpena
3023 US Highway 23 S, Alpena, MI 49707-4823
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Village InnAlpha
411 Main St, Alpha, MI 49902
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MT Plate DinerArcadia
3489 Lake St, Arcadia, MI 49613
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Papa's RestaurantArmada
23056 E Main St, Armada, MI 48005
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Susan's Roadside DinerAtlanta
12656 State St, Atlanta, MI 49709-5102
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Stormy's DinerAu Gres
111 W Huron Rd, Au Gres, MI 48703-9800
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K's DinerAvoca
8882 Avoca Rd, Avoca, MI 48006
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Blinker's DinerBangor
54462 M-43, Bangor, MI 49013
Since 2008
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Lakeside CafeBear Lake
7833 Lake St, Bear Lake, MI 49614
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Downtown DinerBeaverton
113 W Brown St, Beaverton, MI 48612
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Abbey's Gab'N ShackBelding
401 W Main St, Belding, MI 48809
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Mama's Country KitchenBellaire
730 E Cayuga St, Bellaire, MI 49615
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Sam's placeBelleville
60 Main St, Belleville, MI 48111
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Hopper'sBerrien Springs
9675 Old 31, Berrien Springs, MI 49103
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Sugar Creek RestaurantBig Rapids
10431 Northland Dr, Big Rapids, MI 49307-9290
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The Comet Classic Diner & CreameryBirch Run
11740 Gera Rd, Birch Run, MI 48415
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Leo's Coney IslandBirmingham
154 S Old Woodward Ave, Birmingham, MI 48009-6104
Since 1972
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Whistle StopBirmingham
501 S Eton St, Birmingham, MI 48009
Since 1965
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Blissfield Coney IslandBlissfield
108 S Lane St, Blissfield, MI 49228
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Korner Street KafeBloomingdale
102 N Van Buren St, Bloomingdale, MI 49026
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Lydia's Down Home CookingBridgman
9804 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman, MI 49106
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Rochefort's The Next GenerationBridgman
4210 Lake St, Bridgman, MI 49106
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Leo's Coney IslandBrighton
8280 Movie Dr, Brighton, MI 48116
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Greecian Island RestaurantBrighton
9994 E Grand River Ave, Brighton, MI 48116-1960
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CC’s DinerBronson
130 N Matteson St, Bronson, MI 49028
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Poppa's PlaceBrooklyn
208 S Main St, Brooklyn, MI 49230
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Olympic Coney IslandBrownstown Twp
23748 West Rd, Brownstown Twp, MI 48183
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Sibley Coney IslandBrownstown Twp
22032 Sibley Rd, Brownstown Twp, MI 48193
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Times Square RestaurantBruce Twp
70927 Van Dyke Rd, Bruce Twp, MI 48065
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JK's Whisper CafeBuckley
105 Industrial Dr, Buckley, MI 49620
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76th Street DinerByron Center
460 76th St SW, Byron Center, MI 49315-8305
Since 2014
Family-owned
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Cafe ConnectionByron Center
7599 Clyde Park Ave SW, Byron Center, MI 49315
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Anna's House - Byron CenterByron Twp
525 84th St SW Suite 1, Byron Twp, MI 49315
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Big BoyCadillac
1310 S Mitchell St, Cadillac, MI 49601
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New Port Classic Coney IslandCaledonia Twp
2165 E M 21, Caledonia Twp, MI 48867
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Denise's DinerCamden
105 S Main St, Camden, MI 49232
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Camden CafeCamden
105 N Main St, Camden, MI 49232
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Farmer's CafeCarleton
141 Medical Center Dr, Carleton, MI 48117
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The TOAST OfficeCarleton
12770 Maxwell Rd, Carleton, MI 48117
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Caro State St DinerCaro
373 N State St, Caro, MI 48723
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Starbrite Restaurant and ConeyCaro
831 S State St, Caro, MI 48723
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New Beginnings RestaurantCascade Twp
6209 28th St SE, Cascade Twp, MI 49546
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Lefty's DinerCaseville
6937 Main St, Caseville, MI 48725
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Chuck's Drive-Thru Diner/ Dapper DogsCaseville
6966 Main St, Caseville, MI 48725
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Crossroads Junction RestaurantCass City
8510 N Van Dyke Rd, Cass City, MI 48726
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Nick's Country OvenCass City
6209 Main St, Cass City, MI 48726
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Broadway CafeCassopolis
158 S Broadway St, Cassopolis, MI 49031
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The B & CCassopolis
930 E State St, Cassopolis, MI 49031
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Hotdoggers Coney CafeCharlevoix
117 Antrim St, Charlevoix, MI 49720
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Flap Jack Family RestaurantCharlevoix
102 W Carpenter St, Charlevoix, MI 49720-1612
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Alice's RestaurantCheboygan
116 S Main St, Cheboygan, MI 49721
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Uptown Coney IslandChelsea
1555 S Main St, Chelsea, MI 48118
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Sero's RestaurantChesterfield
48400 Gratiot Ave, Chesterfield, MI 48051-2608
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Clifford Cafe CoClifford
9653 Main St, Clifford, MI 48727
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Rosebuds Corner CafeClifford
9653 Main St, Clifford, MI 48727-9554
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Clinton Coney IslandClinton
103 Tecumseh Rd, Clinton, MI 49236
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Kerby's Koney IslandClinton Township
33812 S Gratiot Ave, Clinton Township, MI 48035
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Jeannie's DinerColdwater
14 W Chicago St, Coldwater, MI 49036
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Hub Central 185Coloma
185 N Paw Paw St, Coloma, MI 49038
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Hot SpotColoma
361 E St Joseph St, Coloma, MI 49038
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Dawn's CafeColon
105 W State St, Colon, MI 49040
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Lulu's Coney IslandCommerce Township
1001 Welch Rd, Commerce Township, MI 48390
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Twins ConeyCommerce Township
8374 Richardson Rd, Commerce Township, MI 48382
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Concord CafeConcord
122 N Main St, Concord, MI 49237
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Ken's M60 GrillConcord
13350 Spring Arbor Rd, Concord, MI 49237
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Meeks Mill RestaurantConstantine
138 E Water St, Constantine, MI 49042
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Big Bay De Noc Family DinerCooks
16072 US Highway 2, Cooks, MI 49817-9605
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76 Diner CoopersvilleCoopersville
329 48th Ave, Coopersville, MI 49404
Since 2014
Family-owned
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Copemish Kitchen and CoffeeCopemish
18571 Cadillac Hwy, Copemish, MI 49625
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Crystal Falls DinerCrystal Falls
Crystal Falls, MI
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Corner CafeDeckerville
3452 Main St, Deckerville, MI 48427
Since 1983
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Flap Jack RestaurantDewitt
12800 S Old US 27, Dewitt, MI 48820-7993
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Alley's All American DinerDouglas
229 Center St, Douglas, MI 49406-5112
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Vicki's Family DinerDouglas
102 Blue Star Hwy, Douglas, MI 49406-5139
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Mr. Wahoo's EateryDowagiac
56051 M-51 S, Dowagiac, MI 49047
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Drummond Island TeepeeDrummond
29905 E Channel Rd, Drummond, MI 49726
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Gabe's Place Coney IslandDundee
119 Waterstradt Commerce Dr, Dundee, MI 48131
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Bricktown Diner & Coney IslandDundee
112 Main St, Dundee, MI 48131
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Donna's Family DiningEastpointe
18640 E 10 Mile Rd, Eastpointe, MI 48021
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Mark's PlaceEaton Rapids
238 S Main St, Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
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Phil's DinerElkton
4975 Railroad St, Elkton, MI 48731
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Emmett's Main Street DinerEmmett
3143 Main St, Emmett, MI 48022
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Beadle Lake DinerEmmett Twp
170 Beadle Lake Rd, Emmett Twp, MI 49014
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Rosy's DinerEscanaba
1313 Ludington St, Escanaba, MI 49829
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Andy's Downtown DinerEscanaba
916 Ludington St #3827, Escanaba, MI 49829
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Lamplighter CafeEvart
313 W 7th St, Evart, MI 49631
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Cross Roads DinerEvergreen Twp
3105 S Sheridan Rd, Evergreen Twp, MI 48888
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The Nest DinerFarwell
310 W Main St, Farwell, MI 48622
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K's DinerFarwell
2105 W Ludington Dr, Farwell, MI 48622-9107
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Blue Goose CafeFennville
210 E Main St, Fennville, MI 49408
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Loon's NestFife Lake
115 E State St, Fife Lake, MI 49633
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Choo Choo'sFlushing
424 Emily St, Flushing, MI 48433-2628
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Mama Vicki's Coney Island NorthFort Gratiot
4425 24th Ave, Fort Gratiot, MI 48059-3810
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Olden Days CafeFowlerville
118 N Grand St, Fowlerville, MI 48836
Waffles
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Smelk's DinerFreeport
112 State St, Freeport, MI 49325-9758
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Delta Coney IslandFrenchtown Twp
1301 N Telegraph Rd, Frenchtown Twp, MI 48162
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Village DinerFruitport
340 N 3rd Ave, Fruitport, MI 49415-9701
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GJ’S DINERGarden City
33003 Ford Rd, Garden City, MI 48135
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Menka's KitchenGarden City
28567 Warren Rd, Garden City, MI 48135
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Flap Jack ShackGarfield Twp
3980 N U.S. 31 S, Garfield Twp, MI 49684
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Sparky's DinerGarfield Twp
1462 W South Airport Rd, Garfield Twp, MI 49686
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Arlene's DinerGaylord
324 W Main St, Gaylord, MI 49735-1862
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Coney Island CafeGaylord
109 W Main St, Gaylord, MI 49735
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The Classic Coney IslandGenesee
7471 N Genesee Rd, Genesee, MI 48437-7723
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Bray Road DinerGenesee Twp
7513 N Bray Rd, Genesee Twp, MI 48458
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New Beginnings RestaurantGeorgetown Twp
2722 Port Sheldon St, Georgetown Twp, MI 49428
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Family DinerGladwin
711 N Silverleaf St, Gladwin, MI 48624
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Woodland DinerGladwin
350 M-61, Gladwin, MI 48624
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Chat'n ChewGlennie
3310 State Rd, Glennie, MI 48737-9774
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Venus Family RestaurantGrand Blanc
5485 Fenton Rd, Grand Blanc, MI 48507
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Antonio's Coney IslandGrand Blanc Twp
5485 Fenton Rd, Grand Blanc Twp, MI 48507
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Anna's HouseGrand Haven
24 Washington Ave, Grand Haven, MI 49417
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Archie's West Bay DinerGrand Marais
E21825 Veteran St, Grand Marais, MI 49839
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New Beginnings RestaurantGrandville
3749 28th St SW, Grandville, MI 49418
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Russ' RestaurantGrandville
4440 Chicago Dr SW, Grandville, MI 49418
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Kerby's Koney IslandGreen Oak Twp
9855 Village Pl Blvd, Green Oak Twp, MI 48116
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The Garage DinerGreenville
104 S Lafayette St, Greenville, MI 48838
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Mack 7 RestaurantGrosse Pointe Farms
19218 Mack Ave, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236
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Daisy Jo's Diner & Ice Cream ParlourGwinn
97 M-35, Gwinn, MI 49841
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The Lunch BoxHamilton
3416 Lincoln Rd, Hamilton, MI 49419
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Hamtramck Coney IslandHamtramck
9741 Joseph Campau St, Hamtramck, MI 48212
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The Friday Diner at The Hamtramck Moose LodgeHamtramck
9421 Conant St, Hamtramck, MI 48212-3537
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Uncles' Local DinerHancock
234 Quincy St, Hancock, MI 49930
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Northwards DinerHarrietta
1950 S Grandview Hwy, Harrietta, MI 49638
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Jackpine RestaurantHarrison
231 E Main St, Harrison, MI 48625
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SherisHarrison
316 E Park St, Harrison, MI 48625
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Lake Breeze RestaurantHarrison Twp
35450 Jefferson Ave, Harrison Twp, MI 48045
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Teresa's DinerHarrisville
105 S State St, Harrisville, MI 48740
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Pink Elephant DinerHart
207 S State St, Hart, MI 49420
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That PlaceHart
4143 W Polk Rd, Hart, MI 49420-8379
Since 1982
Locally owned
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Leo's Coney IslandHartland
11020 Highland Rd, Hartland, MI 48353
Since 1972
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State Street DinerHastings
1105 W State St, Hastings, MI 49058
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Richie's Koffee ShopHastings
146 W State St, Hastings, MI 49058
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State Fair Coney IslandHazel Park
20731 John R Rd, Hazel Park, MI 48030
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Country Boy RestaurantHazel Park
821 E 9 Mile Rd, Hazel Park, MI 48030
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George & Sally's Blue Moon DinerHickory Corners
6865 W Hickory Rd, Hickory Corners, MI 49060-9788
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Parkside Coney IslandHighland Park
17050 Hamilton Ave, Highland Park, MI 48203
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VanPamel's Hometown DinerHillman
14962 State St, Hillman, MI 49746-9768
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Finish Line Family RestaurantHillsdale
75 W Carleton Rd, Hillsdale, MI 49242
Since 1976
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The Local EateryHillsdale
38 N Howell St, Hillsdale, MI 49242
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Mike's Coney IslandHolly
15195 N Holly Rd, Holly, MI 48442
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Delhi CafeHolt
4625 Willoughby Rd, Holt, MI 48842-7402
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Victoria's Kitchen and GiftsHoughton
518 Shelden Ave, Houghton, MI 49931
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Hillside RestaurantHoughton
920 Calverley Ave, Houghton, MI 49931
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Karen's Uptown KafeHudson
314 W Main St, Hudson, MI 49247
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Mom's DinerHudson
105 McKenzie St, Hudson, MI 49247-1454
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Arrows RestaurantHudsonville
4225 32nd Ave, Hudsonville, MI 49426
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Trixie's DinerHuron Charter Township
37005 Huron River Dr, Huron Charter Township, MI 48164
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Tony's Coney Island and GrillHuron Twp
19250 Huron River Dr, Huron Twp, MI 48164
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New Boston Coney and GrillHuron Twp
37005 Huron River Dr #9793, Huron Twp, MI 48164
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Big BoyImlay City
1949 S Cedar St, Imlay City, MI 48444
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Bluewater CafeIonia
323 W Main St, Ionia, MI 48846
Since 1991
Woman-owned
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Aunt Stephie'sIonia
219 W Main St, Ionia, MI 48846
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Buck's DinerIra Twp
8927 Dixie Hwy, Ira Twp, MI 48023
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The M29 DinerIra Twp
9816 Dixie Hwy, Ira Twp, MI 48023
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Dalla's DinerIron Mountain
W7720 S US Highway 2, Iron Mountain, MI 49876
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B's Country Cafe and CateringIron Mountain
629 S Stephenson Ave, Iron Mountain, MI 49801
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Ben's PlaceIronwood
112 W Aurora St, Ironwood, MI 49938
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Mike's RestaurantIronwood
106 E Cloverland Dr, Ironwood, MI 49938
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Sherrie's RestaurantIshpeming
120 N Pansy St, Ishpeming, MI 49849
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Buck's RestaurantIshpeming
218 S Main St, Ishpeming, MI 49849
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Rozena's RecipiezIthaca
1210 E Center St, Ithaca, MI 48847-1606
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Bundy Hill Diner L.L.CJerome
9940 E Chicago Rd, Jerome, MI 49249
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Spangler's Family RestaurantJonesville
601 E Chicago Rd, Jonesville, MI 49250
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Breakfast and Burgers ExpressKalkaska
203 South Cedar Street, Kalkaska, MI 49646
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Farmer's KitchenKalkaska
10945 W Bear Lake Rd SE, Kalkaska, MI 49646
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Kawkawlin RestaurantKawkawlin
103 S Huron Rd, Kawkawlin, MI 48631
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Jillian's North Coney Island & GrilleKimball
1669 Range Rd, Kimball, MI 48074
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Nite Owl CafeL'Anse
11 S Main St, L'Anse, MI 49946
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Twilligers TavernLaingsburg
116 E Grand River Rd, Laingsburg, MI 48848
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Two Dog TavernLaingsburg
205 E Grand River Rd, Laingsburg, MI 48848
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L C Family RestaurantLake City
119 Main St, Lake City, MI 49651
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Lindell's Chocolate ShoppeLake Linden
300 Calumet St, Lake Linden, MI 49945-1312
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C & R Homestyle CafeLake Odessa
1027 4th Ave, Lake Odessa, MI 48849
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Eat American DinerLake Odessa
3675 W Tupper Lake Rd, Lake Odessa, MI 48849-9805
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Bedford Coney IslandLambertville
3325 Sterns Rd, Lambertville, MI 48144-9738
Since 2007
Family-owned
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Schoolhouse LunchroomLambertville
8336 Monroe Rd, Lambertville, MI 48144-9339
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Hellenic RestaurantLathrup Village
27150 Evergreen Rd, Lathrup Village, MI 48076
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Leslie Depot DinerLeslie
107 Covert St, Leslie, MI 49251
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Dix Coney IslandLincoln Park
1362 Dix Hwy, Lincoln Park, MI 48146
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Toma's Coney IslandLincoln Park
3155 Dix Hwy, Lincoln Park, MI 48146-3461
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Linden Coney CafeLinden
123 N Bridge St, Linden, MI 48451
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Shirley's Cafe & GrillLinden
522 W Broad St, Linden, MI 48451
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Yesterday's Diner Food TruckLitchfield
119 Marshall St, Litchfield, MI 49252
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The Draft Horse DinerLitchfield
119 Marshall St, Litchfield, MI 49252
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Keiser's KitchenLowell
700 E Main St, Lowell, MI 49331
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Danish BrotherhoodLudington
1014 S Madison St, Ludington, MI 49431-2534
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House of FlavorsLudington
1105 Conrad Industrial Dr, Ludington, MI 49431
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Bridgeview DinerMackinaw City
110 W Central Ave, Mackinaw City, MI 49701
Waffles
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The Iron SkilletMancelona
524 S Williams St, Mancelona, MI 49659
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Linda's DinerManchester
9610 M-52, Manchester, MI 48158
Since 1937
Family-owned
BEFORE YOU GO
Before your next diner visit
Plan breakfast, check late-night service and organise a group.
