Willow Tree - Piatti

The Highway Brewing Company

➤ 209 W Houghton Ave, 48661, West Branch, United States

Piatti • Beer • Wine • Cafés • Casual

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"I've visited this restaurant with my family several times, and I can confidently say they serve the best turkey sandwich you’ll ever taste! The staff is consistently excellent—very skilled at what they do and always friendly and helpful. While I typically order the turkey sandwich, I decided to try the Salmon Risotto on my last visit. The dish featured cheesy risotto drizzled with pesto oil. Unfortunately, the salmon was underseasoned and appeared to be boiled, lacking any grill or pan marks; it was just a bland, pale pink piece of fish. However, the risotto made up for the salmon's lack of flavor with its saltiness, which even enhanced the fish. The pesto oil added a delightful touch, and this dish could easily become a favorite if the salmon were cooked better and the risotto had less salt. My daughter ordered the tacos, which were good, but they only came with three tacos—no sides included. In my opinion, they should be served with rice and beans. Overall, this restaurant is wonderful!"

Buck's Country Cookin

➤ 105 Plz E, West Branch, MI, 48661, United States

Piatti • Cafés • Salad • American • Breakfast

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"**Food:** ★★★★☆ (4/5) **Service:** ★★★★★ (5/5) **Atmosphere:** ★★★★★ (5/5) If you’re looking for a delightful breakfast experience, this restaurant is a must-visit. The food was impressive, particularly the Steak and Eggs, which were cooked to perfection. The Biscuits and Gravy were also a standout, offering a comforting, hearty flavor that’s hard to beat. The service was exceptional—attentive and friendly, making us feel right at home. The atmosphere was equally inviting, creating a relaxing vibe that’s perfect for starting your day. Overall, I highly recommend this place for breakfast lovers!"

Mac's Place

➤ 3098 West Houghton Avenue West Branch, MI 48661, United States

Piatti • Cafés • Coffee • Brunch • American

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"Their French fries are amazing, and their prices are great. I have a cheeseburger with all attachments, a bowl of apple sauce and pommes. It came with a pickle spear. 10/10 best burgers I had all year round. tomatoes, leaf salad, onions, cucumbers, noodles of various spices. It was great. My mother also loved her pommes, but her chicken sandwich was less than ideal. It was a chicken breast in a Hamburg bungalow with salad dressing and salad. It was bland and slimy. Not sure if it was a bad meal or if we just don't like chicken sandwiches. My mother"

Loggers Depot

➤ 314 W Houghton Ave, West Branch, MI, 48661, United States

Piatti • Pubs • Cafés • American • Delivery Services

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"Awesome place!! This was the bar we were looking for! We came in last minute from out of town and spent the Halloween evening watching the trick or treaters and getting excellent service from Angie and Jen. I only wish we would have found the place at start of of our short trip! We’ll be back!! Homemade bread in special is OMG! My wife and I own a local bar and restaurant also- we know!!! That this place is AWESOME! (We left a spot down the street to come here… so glad!!"

Tipsy Bear Bistro

➤ 503 W Houghton Ave, West Branch, MI, 48661, United States

Piatti • Wine • Tapas • Bistro • American

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"I had the worst dining experience of my life at this restaurant. We ordered two cocktails, an appetizer, and the half rack of Baby Back Ribs special for $26. While the drinks and appetizer were a bit pricey but acceptable, what we received as the ribs was shocking. Instead of baby back ribs, we were served spare ribs that were so tough I couldn't cut them with a knife. The plate almost fell onto my lap as I struggled with it. When I kindly raised my concerns to our waitress and the manager, they said there was nothing they could do. I requested to speak with the owner, who absurdly claimed that baby backs are never supposed to fall off the bone. I had never heard that before. When I asked for a different meal, it took them nearly 30 minutes to bring it to me, and at that point, I was hesitant to eat anything else from the kitchen due to my unease with their food quality. To make matters worse, the owner refused to adjust my bill and even threatened to call the police when we were asked to leave. I've dined at Tipsy Bear many times when it was run by the previous owners, Fred and Kathy, and always had wonderful experiences with my family—never any issues at all. I don’t think the new owners will last long; their service and food quality are completely lacking! We live in the area and will be sure to inform our friends and family to steer clear of Tipsy Bear Bistro. The positive reviews you may see are a result of the previous owners’ hard work, not the current management. Beware!"