Syl's Cafe

Bill Huber

2024-06

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Jim Klein

2024-04

The food was good. Wife said the fish sandwich was good, I had a burger, it was good. The big stars were the buns. But the service was a little lackluster. It wasn’t the busiest but took awhile for the waitstaff to round back after dropping the food off. A nice bakery counter with a nice selection inside. We got an assortment of muffins and donuts. They were tasty as well. A small cozy vibe inside. Pictures of local nature spots available for sale off the walls.

Bruce Mottaghi

2024-02

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Malia Virant

2024-05

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Jeff Read

2023-09

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Megan Cole

2023-10

Kathy and her crew catered breakfast, lunch and dinner for our group of 150 this month and the food was amazing! While in town for 3 days, my husband ate at Syls for breakfast and dinner each day. He highly recommends their beef pot roast skillet for breakfast, cheesesteak sandwich, pizza and their pasty! Oh and their carrot cake was out of this world!

Brandon Eble

2024-05

Was recommended to stop here for pizza and baked goods by our Vrbo host, and it was totally worth it. Pizza was really good, all the baked goods we go (donuts for breakfast the next day and a couple cookies as a snack) were delicious and understood why people were stoping in left and right.Staff was so friendly and everyone in there knew each other, but also talked to us as well.

Ryan Conlin

2024-05

Came in to place a take out order @ around 8:15 — they close at 9. Finally got my food at about 9:05. Staff was eating each other alive. Relationship between the kitchen & waitstaff was contentious.James was a great guy!The food was good. Got an omelette & a Pasty.

Ellen McCain

2023-10

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A.K. E.

2024-05

Great food, service and prices. Stopped in for lunch while traveling for work.had the Chicken BLT salad and a chocolate chip cookie. (Ya eat salads to shorten the cookie guilt trip😉) The salad was huge with a lot if chicken and BLT fixins'. Homemade ranch. Yummy. The cookie was excellent... large, soft, choc chippy and only 75 cents. In my area cookies like cost much more. If in the area stop in. You won't be disappointed.

Xinyi Xu

2022-06

We had farmers omelet and blueberry pancake, both of them were excellent! Blueberry pancakes no sugar was added, only sweetness from blueberry, very healthy, fresh and delicious! Farmers omelet was huge and tasty as well! The place is very clean, and our waitress can’t be more kind and helpful. We highly recommend this place!

h h

2023-09

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Carrie Fanslau

2024-05

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Heidi Zalewski

2023-07

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alice schadewald

2022-06

We arrived at the diner around 6pm..eastern time...had to drive around for an available parking space. The staff were very friendly..along with other customers...I ordered a BLT which was not shy in bacon or tomatoes...very delicious...My husband ordered a Patty Melt with beer- battered fries..great tasting.....because it was our anniversary the waitress sent us back to our room with on-the-house pastries..what generosity..the staff was busy with plates and orders, manning the bakery, and preparing to-go bags..no slouching here!!!! It was a thrilling place....only one urp ..I didn't use the ladies' room because the door knob was loose...otherwise it's a 5*** establishment!!!!

Rick Nielsen

2023-08

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Lisa Baxter

2023-10

Wow !!! Just the place we look for when traveling , the place where the locals eat . What awesome food and nostalgic little cafe ! We loved our food and also they have donuts , rolls , cakes and moreDon't pass up and don't forget your pasty ...with or without gravy is awesome ( we added a little ketchup and it was superb)We were told along the way this is the BEST place to get a pasty , and we have to agree . We tried the mini one and shared it , the regular ones are HUGE !!!So fun in such a tiny town

Colleen Grinnell

2023-06

Went in for dinner when we arrived in town. We were seated quickly, had excellent service, and the food was amazing! It was so good that we went back for breakfast the next morning.

JP Exotic Pets

2023-12

Very friendly service. Love the pictures hanging up from local artists (pics are for sale as well) and the cozy feel of the place. It was only 19 degrees outside, but nice and warm inside. The doughnuts were fresh and the turtle cheesecake was amazing... it was different because it had a fudge layer over the bottom crust, covered by creamy cheesecake, and topped with caramel and pecans. Topped it off with hot cocoa.Kid-friendliness: Nice coloring sheet!

Uriah Waller

2022-06

Very cute place, friendly staff. Good pizza and cheese curds. Great grilled chicken salad! Their pasties looked delicious, I’ll have to try them next time.

Rob Wagner

2024-04

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Steven Negus

2023-06

I wish this review was going to go differently, but after a follow up visit, this must be said.The service here is horrible.Ordered an omelette my first morning up in Ontonogan. Very excited, as not only had the reviews said good things, but our hosts from our lodging highly recommended this place as well. Well, not only were my hash browns undercooked, but my omelette was both over cooked and cold. The coffee is also very watered down.Decided to give another shot, as sometimes it's the service and not the food.They have a buffalo chicken wrap and a fried chicken sandwich. Explain to the waitress that I would like a BUFFALO chicken sandwich with fries. We wait. I see our order pop up on the window. Not only did our waitress walk by our food 4 times to take people drinks and to greet newly seated guests, but so did her coworkers over the 7 minutes that our food sat in the window. Needless to say our food was old. At this point the subject of quality seemed moot, so we sucked it up and just ate our food, as there was very much no management available. The biggest nail in the coffin on my second visit was that my "sandwich" was merely 2 chicken strips on a bun. No sauce added. Warm lettuce from the warming lamp while the rest of the items were somehow room temp. My girlfriend's BLT wrap came with 2 small prices of bacon and came with no mayo, though the description stated so.I don't make reviews like this lightly, as my past reviews of other places will reflect my love for food and discovering new places, but Syl's in Ontonogan needs to be made aware of these quality issues if they are going to be the premier food spot in Ontonogan like the people of the village feel it is.

Amy Bella

2021-06

Bob had Philly Cheese Steak...sliced roast beef with all the fixing. I had the garbage omelet (pictured) Cheese, ham, bacon, sausage, onions & green pepper. Served over hashbrowns....Oh my word! It was outstanding

Jenifer Strehlo

2024-02

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Burton Fleisher

2023-06

Ever since getting to the UP I've been on a quest for the best pasty I could find, and syl's Cafe wasn't it. Don't get me wrong, while certainly not the worst, it was somewhere in the middle of the many I've tried. As with the others that I've tried they all seem to have really wonderful pastry exteriors but the filling is very boiled potato, this one was no different although I will say it came with a nice side of gravy that wasn't too bad. The desserts all looked wonderful I even tried a bear claw which was very tasty. The service was friendly and outstanding, it's a cute little diner set up, I'm sure they must do a great breakfast.

Kai

2023-06

Great dinner with good food, wonderful wait staff, and a excellent selection of foods to choose from. I especially liked the breakfast sausage links and the Dutch Apple Pie. My spouse got a pasty and it was excellent, one of the best fillings around! Had a nice atmosphere and great coffee too!

Bex Fisch

2022-06

Stopped by here for breakfast during our honeymoon. I was really looking forward to it, because I had been researching for months on places I wanted to visit in the UP and this was one of them. Did not disappoint! My husband and I split a pasty and blueberry pancakes and both were delicious. The homemade blueberry syrup was probably my favorite part. Loved the pickles and gravy on the pasty, too. Staff were friendly and quick, even though we were sitting outside. Just overall a great experience with great food. Highly recommend!

Trevor Brandt

2023-11

We have a fabulous Cafe where we are from, but Syl's wins in a landslide. Everything at Syl's is homemade and amazing! There is so much variety in the menu, from breakfast all day, to pizza, burgers, pies, baked goods, and an awesome pasty! I don't know how they can offer such an extensive menu, and still make everything there. Our server the first visit (twice in 3 days) was simply amazing, cheerful, helpful, and very competent. I felt like I was eating at my grandma's home. We live 400+miles away, but I might be tempted to make a special trip to visit again. Don't miss this place!

Paul Gayan

2023-10

Had dinner and breakfast that this locally owned place downtown. Dinner experienced a massive rush, so we got on the list, walked around town then seated immediately upon return. Both ordered Fish and chips. Considering the sudden rush service was great. Staff was busy and polite. Breakfast was omelets and toast. Loved the cinnamon bread! Both meals were great portions for the price, which we thought was cheap. Again, great staff. Will return when back in town. Daily specials looked very good.Kid-friendliness: Good kids menu with large portions.

Joe OSullivan

2024-04

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