Discover Michigan’s Best Hole-in-the-Wall Breakfast Restaurant

Having worked at a diner in high school, small-town, hidden-gem restaurants have a special place in my heart. Cousins' Family Restaurant in South Haven served everything from meatloaf to burgers to blueberry pancakes, but if you ask me, the real star was the breakfast!

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Picture oversized omelets, savory biscuits and gravy, and crispy American fries. They even had a breakfast "nest" that combined all three!

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It was the kind of spot that locals loved and tourists discovered to be a great place to grab a bite. Sadly, Cousins' closed a few years ago—but there are still plenty of joints serving up hearty, delicious breakfasts across Michigan. One restaurant in particular has been named the best "hole-in-the-wall" breakfast spot in the state by the Daily Meal...

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This cash-only, tiny diner has been around for over a century, tucked into a narrow storefront with counter seating and only a handful of tables. Breakfast is served any time of day—pancakes, French toast, customizable three-egg omelets, bacon, sausage, and more. The prices are right too, as all breakfasts are $9 or less!

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Beyond Breakfast: Iconic Detroit Coney Dogs

Breakfast isn't all Duly's offers. You can settle in for a classic Detroit Coney dog, topped with chili, mustard, and onions. Chili cheese fries, classic burgers, fish and chips, and homemade pies round out the menu, keeping locals and visitors coming back for decades.

Duly's Place is full of character, and exactly the kind of hole-in-the-wall spot that reminds you why these diners hold a special place in Michigan’s food scene.