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We happened upon this delightful gem, en route home to Detroit, after a trip to a nearby town for an event. What a find! This cozy little cafe is charming…welcoming, clean, and simply delightful!
Our waitress Laura greeted us promptly and described the menu favorites in detail. It was quite hard to choose (one review we saw noted their “peppered gravy!”) but both of us ordered Swedish pancakes, which you can have with either Lingonberry sauce or Strawberry sauce.
Let me just start by saying: the Swedish pancakes at Dino’s are thin, tender crepes that rival any that we have ever had in Door County, Wisconsin (where Swedish Pancakes/Crepes have reigned supreme for years!) Tenderly cooked to order; they are served hot and delicately rolled. You can order a single crepe or multiples (definitely a wise choice here!) They arrive at your table stacked longways, and they fill the length of the entire plate. You can add anything you desire – maple syrup, nuts, whipped cream…etc. We both had the Lingonberry sauce and it was – hands down – the best Lingonberry we’d ever tasted anywhere. Refreshingly tart, thick and aromatic….not at all the runny, “sugary syrup” variety primarily served elsewhere! This sauce was bright, plump, and surely heavenly!
Even the other patrons we encountered were uniquely special! I’m uploading a picture of their dedicated “Rotating Table” (as they called it) where a stream of local diners rotate in and out for meals throughout the day. Those present during our visit were simply a “hoot” – friendly, conversational, and truly jolly! Owner Chris was actively engaged and interacting with the customers, so we got to meet him and briefly chat. Gosh, if we lived nearby – I can assure you we’d be joining in the merriment there everyday! (Laughter and great good is so good for the soul!) Don’t miss this place….and you might see us, because we’ll make a point to stop “coming AND going” on any future trip nearby!
P.S – My husband said their coffee was fresh & delicious!!!
I usually order the hungry man special or the Hercules special. Today the Hercules special won.
10/10 everything on the menu is delicious. So don’t be afraid to try something different.
On the weekends make sure your they’re early cause they get packed.