My wife and I stopped in for breakfast, (the day before opening day deer season) When we walked in the door all the tables were taken so we asked an older gentleman sitting by himself if he would like company, He said sure with a smile and the breakfast adventure began. He told us that he has been coming up to Mancelona for 40 years to hunt. He had stories for your stories which was a good thing because the service that day was slow. But i'll tell you what, we had one of the best breakfasts we have ever had. The eggs were perfect ( over easy ) and the bacon was to die for and you talk about rye toast, holy schmolies, the best ever. would we come back?....... We will, next year, The day before opening day deer season. great place and terrific food.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Treba Jordan
FOOD WAS DELICIOUS. I ordered carry-out as the restaurant is super busy on weekends. The seating is minimal but the regulars share tables. Love the idea. Very clean. The servers were very nice. I didn't get a chance to check out the buffet, maybe on my next trip. The food...The biscuits and gravy were so friggin' delicious. The French toast super yummy. Will be trying the blueberry pancakes, they also have a gluten-free option as well. I did ask for cheese on my eggs which I didn't get but was still happy. I did have to season my eggs and hashbrowns but that's to be expected. The hashbrowns were done perfectly. Crispy and brown on outside. Hands down one of the best breakfasts I've had in a minute. KUDOS 👏 👏👏👏👏
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kathy Cullin
Home town and authentic. Great food and atmosphere has lots of personal touches.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Laurie Noel
Our family goes to The Hen's Den every year on our trip to Avalanche Bay water park at Boyne Mountain. There are 17 of us & every year we have been served with the best service & amazing food. They even serve our 9 grandkids first. We appreciate your awesome customer service & the delicious food every time we visit!
Andy Lacey
Visiting this town for the first time. Reviews said it was delicious. The food was ok at best I wouldn't say delicious. Hashbrowns were hard and burnt Atmosphere was fair. Our waitress acted like we where in her way. She was rude and and kinda bitchy.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
Annette Miller
Excellent place ! Generous portions, and fresh homemade food! Staff is very friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Steve Kaikkonen
Great place to eat, very nice atmosphere and great service. Facilities were clean and the food was really good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Robert Plath
Food was really good - good size portions, too!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Evan Gaertner
We enjoyed the wonderful Sunday buffet.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jessica Rutz
I got the privilege to eat at this restaurant twice in the last week. Once in a small group (2) and once in a large group (7).
Both times were absolutely amazing! Their gluten free pancakes were plate-size and absolutely spectacular! (With the butter and syrup melted on top they literally tasted like a glazed donut.). Their eggs and hash were amazing as well. And the service was spectacular! So friendly and quick!
Whenever we are back up in this area this will be a definite stop on our list!
Great food, wonderful service... Love this place. Stopped in for the 1st time on our way south. Enjoyed a great BLT on sourdough with fries. Prices were very reasonable. A lot of up north fancier restaurants could learn from this place. Serve good food, pay attention to your customers and don't over charge. We will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Loving Jesus
We had the buffet and the food was great. The service was excellent! We'll be back...:)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pancakes, Biscuits and Gravy, Hash Browns
Jodi Anderson
2018: Shirley's is a delicious homemade choice for food if you get the chance, check it out!
5/2025 update: pancakes are still the most delicious pancakes I’ve ever had anywhere!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pancakes
rj neckbone
My wife and I were passing through Mancelona on our way home to WI from Traverse City. Based on google reviews I picked the Hen’s Den as it was on our route north. We weren’t disappointed as the staff and patrons were friendly and the food was ready quickly and was delicious. My wife had the cinnamon swirl French toast and raved about it. Highly recommended if you’re in the area.
My wife and I stopped in for breakfast, (the day before opening day deer season) When we walked in the door all the tables were taken so we asked an older gentleman sitting by himself if he would like company, He said sure with a smile and the breakfast adventure began. He told us that he has been coming up to Mancelona for 40 years to hunt. He had stories for your stories which was a good thing because the service that day was slow. But i'll tell you what, we had one of the best breakfasts we have ever had. The eggs were perfect ( over easy ) and the bacon was to die for and you talk about rye toast, holy schmolies, the best ever. would we come back?....... We will, next year, The day before opening day deer season. great place and terrific food.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
FOOD WAS DELICIOUS. I ordered carry-out as the restaurant is super busy on weekends. The seating is minimal but the regulars share tables. Love the idea. Very clean. The servers were very nice. I didn't get a chance to check out the buffet, maybe on my next trip. The food...The biscuits and gravy were so friggin' delicious. The French toast super yummy. Will be trying the blueberry pancakes, they also have a gluten-free option as well. I did ask for cheese on my eggs which I didn't get but was still happy. I did have to season my eggs and hashbrowns but that's to be expected. The hashbrowns were done perfectly. Crispy and brown on outside. Hands down one of the best breakfasts I've had in a minute. KUDOS 👏 👏👏👏👏
Food: 5
Service: 5
Home town and authentic. Great food and atmosphere has lots of personal touches.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Our family goes to The Hen's Den every year on our trip to Avalanche Bay water park at Boyne Mountain. There are 17 of us & every year we have been served with the best service & amazing food. They even serve our 9 grandkids first. We appreciate your awesome customer service & the delicious food every time we visit!
Visiting this town for the first time. Reviews said it was delicious.
The food was ok at best I wouldn't say delicious. Hashbrowns were hard and burnt
Atmosphere was fair.
Our waitress acted like we where in her way. She was rude and and kinda bitchy.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
Excellent place ! Generous portions, and fresh homemade food! Staff is very friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great place to eat, very nice atmosphere and great service. Facilities were clean and the food was really good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Food was really good - good size portions, too!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We enjoyed the wonderful Sunday buffet.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
I got the privilege to eat at this restaurant twice in the last week. Once in a small group (2) and once in a large group (7).
Both times were absolutely amazing! Their gluten free pancakes were plate-size and absolutely spectacular! (With the butter and syrup melted on top they literally tasted like a glazed donut.). Their eggs and hash were amazing as well. And the service was spectacular! So friendly and quick!
Whenever we are back up in this area this will be a definite stop on our list!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Great food, wonderful service... Love this place. Stopped in for the 1st time on our way south. Enjoyed a great BLT on sourdough with fries. Prices were very reasonable. A lot of up north fancier restaurants could learn from this place. Serve good food, pay attention to your customers and don't over charge. We will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had the buffet and the food was great. The service was excellent! We'll be back...:)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pancakes, Biscuits and Gravy, Hash Browns
2018: Shirley's is a delicious homemade choice for food if you get the chance, check it out!
5/2025 update: pancakes are still the most delicious pancakes I’ve ever had anywhere!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pancakes
My wife and I were passing through Mancelona on our way home to WI from Traverse City. Based on google reviews I picked the Hen’s Den as it was on our route north. We weren’t disappointed as the staff and patrons were friendly and the food was ready quickly and was delicious. My wife had the cinnamon swirl French toast and raved about it. Highly recommended if you’re in the area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cinnamon Swirl French Toast
Great food, great service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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